March 28, 2013
Off-Base Residents Advised to Properly Secure Homes The local Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) office traditionally sees an increase in the number of burglaries reported by off-base residents this time of year, as the weather warms and people travel. Most burglaries occur when home alarms are not activated and/or units are not properly secured. All off-base residents are reminded to always lock your homes and fully activate alarms. If your alarm system does not work, contact Housing immediately to work with the landlord. If planning a vacation, arrange for a trusted friend to periodically check on the residence during your absence. For more information, contact NCIS’s General Crimes office at DSN: 626-3001 or 081-568-3001. An on-duty NCIS representative is reachable after-hours at 335-122-6723. Reminder: No Financial Transactions at Capo Post Office in April Capo Post Office will suspend all financial transactions, April 1-26, due to closure of the customer service area during renovation. Customers will not be able to purchase stamps, postage, or money orders. However, post office staff will continue to conduct mail call and accept official mail. Mail with pre-paid postage (i.e., Click 'N Ship) will also be accepted. To ease the impact of the Capo office’s limited service, Support Site Post Office will extend its April hours on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Capo Post Office at DSN: 626-5371 or 081-568-5371. Reminder: Bone Marrow Registration Opportunity Remains Open Community members who were unable to participate in February’s bone marrow registration drive may still do so. All U.S. service members, civilian personnel and immediate family members (ages 18-60 and in good general health) can participate by contacting the Naples Middle/High School nurse. The registration process includes the completion of a registration form and collection of four oral swab samples. Swab samples will be tested to obtain human leukocyte antigen (HLA) tissue type information for inclusion in the National Marrow Donor registry. Contact Nurse Cristina Hall at DSN: 629-4010 or Cristina.Hall@eu.dodea.edu. Reminder: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey is Open The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is open during the month of March. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.
March 29: CFC-O Coin Design Contest Deadline The submission deadline for the 2013 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) annual coin design contest is Friday, March 29. The contest is open to all Department of Defense employees and their family members. Judges will select a unique design for the 2013 CFC-O contributor coin that represents the theme "Serve to Honor Your Country / Give Because You Care." Interested designers can obtain detailed instructions and submission guidelines at cfcoverseas.org. Email a round 1 3/4" diameter design in .jpg or .pdf format to cfco@cfcoverseas.org. March 29: Good Friday Services All community members are invited to Good Friday Services scheduled on March 29. A Catholic service is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Support Site chapel, and a Protestant service will later be held in the Support Site chapel at 7:30 p.m. March 30: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at Carney Park “Easter Eggstravaganza” is slated for Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which includes a series of family-fun activities, will be held at Carney Park for all community members with park access. Guests (four per family max) will be allowed access only if sponsored by U.S. ID card holders and for a fee of €5 or $5 per guest. Transportation is available through ITT by calling DSN: 629-7906 or 081-811-7906. For more information or to volunteer and help facilitate the event, contact the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. April 3: Self Defense Demonstration at Capo A registered instructor from the British Combat Association is scheduled to conduct a self-defense demonstration, Wednesday, April 3, as part of a series of events coordinated by the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The demonstration will be held at noon at Capo FitZone. Additional demonstrations will be held noon on Wednesday, April 17 at Capo FitZone and noon on Saturday, April 27 at Support Site’s Central Park. For more information, contact FFSC’s Mark Malogrino at DSN: 629-6545 or 081-811-6545. April 4: Imagination Movers Performing at Naples Elementary Imagination Movers – a rock band with an eclectic pop sensibility and lyrical tunes about healthy snacks and conquering childhood fears – will perform on Thursday, April 4 in Naples Elementary School's multipurpose room at 4:30 p.m. The free show is open to both children and adults. Seating will be limited, so all are advised to arrive when doors open at 4 p.m. Contact MWR at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894 for more information. April 5: Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble Community members are invited to participate in the Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble at Carney Park on Friday, April 5 at noon. Sign-ins will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gift certificates will be awarded for “Closest to the Pin,” “Longest Drive,” and “Longest Putt.” For more information, contact ET1 Helms at DSN: 626-4152 or 081-568-4152. April 6: Free Magic and Comedy Show at NEX Food Court Kernel Popcorn will perform a family-friendly magic and comedy show in the Navy Exchange Food Court at Support Site on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. All community members are invited to this free show. For more information, contact MWR at DSN: 6264894 or 081-568-4894.
April 9: Free Comedy Show at Support Site Movie Theater Tommy Davidson is scheduled to perform a family-friendly comedy routine on Tuesday, April 9 at the Support Site movie theater (Reel Times 2 Cinema). The show begins at 7 p.m. and all community members are invited. For more information, contact MWR at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. April 10: Spouses Day Out On Wednesday, April 10, the USO is offering spouses a 10 percent discount card and roundtrip transportation to “La Reggia” Designer Outlet in Marcianise, the largest shopping outlet in Southern Italy. There is a €3 bus fee. Trip attendees should plan to depart Support Site by 9:45 a.m. and return no later than 2 p.m. For full details and to sign up, contact the USO at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-811-4903. April 12: Girl Scouts Camporee Registration Deadline All girls (including non-Girl Scout members in grades K-12) in the Naples community are invited to register for the Girl Scouts 2013 Camporee at Carney Park. The registration deadline is Friday, April 12; the camping trip is scheduled for April 19-21. Activities will include lessons on camping skills, first aid and fire safety. For more information, email the event coordinator at girlscouteventscoordinator@gmail.com. April 18: Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held Thursday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held in the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913. April 18: Navy College Office to Administer ACT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the ACT on Thursday, April 18. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. The test will also be administered on Thursday, May 23. The SAT will be administered on Thursday, June 20. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. For more information, call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-5686678/6681. You can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. April 19: Earth Day Celebration NSA Naples will celebrate Earth Day 2013 in Village Forum Square at Support Site on Friday, April 19. Festivities are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include a bounce house and activity booth for kids as well as a recycled art exhibit. MWR will sponsor 1-mile and 5K fun runs; participates will be able to register at 4:30 p.m. The Earth Day celebration will also feature a variety of food options (e.g., hotdogs, hamburgers, burritos, Filipino cuisine, baked goods, etc.). For more event details and to enter art work in the recycled art exhibit, contact the NSA Naples Environmental Division at DSN: 626-6706/1669 or 081-568-6706/1669. April 20: Spring Fling Festivities at Carney Park A series of community events and activities are scheduled to be held for this year's Spring Fling on Saturday, April 20. The MWR Fitness Challenge winner will be awarded, WRA will sponsor a home-safety workshop, and the Youth Sports Spring League will conduct Opening Day. In addition, the day will feature a flea market. Community members can purchase a flea-market space and table for $10 by calling Carney Park at 081-526-1579.
April 22: NOSC Class on Sign Language for Baby/Toddlers Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) will host a class titled, “Using Sign Language for Baby/Toddlers and YOU,” at the Support Site library starting Monday, April 22. This free class will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the children's room every Monday, through May 13. The class is open to parents and babies/toddlers who are at least 1 year but no older than school age. Spots are limited, so register immediately by visiting www.noscitaly.com. April 23: International Children's Day Festival at JFC The 34th annual UNESCO`s International Children's Day Festival will be held Tuesday, April 23, on the soccer field at JFC’s headquarters in Lago Patria from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Elementary students from NATO nations are scheduled to sing, dance, and receive awards for an art contest. The festival is open to all NATO and U.S. military community members with valid ID for base entry. The festival will be held at the community center in the event of rain. For more information, contact JFC Public Affairs at 081-721-2437. April 23: Community Town Hall Meeting at Support Site NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Gray will hold a town hall meeting at the Support Site movie theater on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all community members and there will be an opportunity for questions. Light refreshments will be available at 5:45 p.m. For more information, contact the NSA Naples Public Affairs office at DSN: 629-5912 or 081-568-5912. Scheduled Strikes in Italy April 8: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for four hours. Specific times will be determined locally. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date
Closed All Day / No Service
March 30
Early Closure / Limited Service -Support Site Navy Exchange Quality of Life Office (services are limited to the acceptance of payment transactions; no new contract or contract cancellation transactions due to system upgrade)
March 31 (Easter)
April 1 (Italian Holiday)
-Support Site Fitness Forum -Capo FitZone -Support Site Library -Capo Library -Capo ITT Office -Support Site ITT Office -Auto/Wood Skills Center -Commissary -Capo CMVRO -Strikers Bowling Center -Capo Pool -Support Site Library -Capo ITT -Support Site ITT -Auto/Wood Skills Center
(Teacher Work Day)
(Teacher Work Day)
April 8-12 (Spring Break)
-Support Site CMVRO (open for information and emergency services only due to Italian holiday) -Support Site Fitness Forum (early closure at 6 p.m.) -Capo FitZone (early closure at 6 p.m.)
-Naples Elementary School (early release at 11 a.m.) -Naples Middle and High School (early release at 11 a.m.)
April 4 April 5
-Personal Property Office (open for information and emergency services only due to Italian holiday)
-Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School -Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule April 1-5: Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 2: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Capo Theater. April 2: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 2: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 3: Choices (Managing Your Anger), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 4: Gricignano Market, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meet in TLA reception area/carpool. April 4: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 5: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. April 8: Neapolitan Espresso, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. April 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. April 9: Employment Opportunities in Naples: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. April 9: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 9: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 10: Credit and Debt Management, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. April 10: Choices (Managing Your Anger), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 11: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site Community Center. April 11: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 15–19: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre – Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 15: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site TLA Coffee Shop. April 16: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. April 16: Nurturing Touch - Infant and Child Massage, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 16: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 16: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 17: Choices (Managing Your Anger), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 18: Ceramic Studio, 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Meet at TLA Reception area/carpool. April 18: Saving and Investing, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. April 18: Communications Skills, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 18: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 19: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. April 19: Campania Mall, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meet at TLA Reception area/carpool. April 23: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 23: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 25: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 30: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. April 30: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. April 30: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. *To register for these listings or for more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-8116372.
USO Schedule Daily Tours March 30: Ladies Night at the Spa. March 30: Magic Land Amusement Park. April 5: Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping. April 6: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. April 7: Legends of the Wine. Weekend Tours April 11-14: Venice and Verona. April 27-28: Weekend under the Tuscan Sun (Pisa and Lucca). May 24-27: Memorial Day Getaway to Pietrableu Resort. May 24-27: Memorial Day in Athens Greece. *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. Additional MWR Updates Child and Youth Programs and the Missoula Children’s Theater production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” are looking for a pianist. The pianist would be needed Wednesday, April 10 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and Friday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, contact the MWR Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. March 31: Strikers is offering a special Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The breakfast will include breakfast and lunch items, a carving station, fruits, desserts and beverages. The brunch costs $12.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 5-11 years. Children ages 4 and under can eat for free (with the purchase of an adult meal). For more information, call DSN: 629-6976 or 081-811-6976. April (every Tuesday): Parents are invited bring their kids to the bowling center from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kids will bowl for free in celebration of “Month of the Military Child.” Call DSN: 629-6796 or 081-811-6796 for more information. April 4: Thursday is the registration deadline for the Spring Break Lifeguard Training Course that will be held April 5-11 at Capo FitZone Pool and Playoff Pool in Pozzuoli. For more information, call the Capo FitZone Pool at DSN: 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. April 6: Carney Park is offering open-play paintball Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and group play from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Navy Outdoor Recreation at DSN: 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. April 1-15: Parents can register with the Support Site Child Development Center for a “Parents’ Night Out” that is scheduled for April 20 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost per child is $4 per hour. For more information on child eligibility criteria, call DSN: 6294390 or 081-811-4390. ITT Day Trips March 29: Wine Tasting in Campi Flegrei at Night. March 30: Vietri and Salerno. April 3: Pasta Factory in Gragnano and the Roman Villas. *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906.