May 9, 2013 Delamping Lights at Capo to Save Energy Public Works Department Naples will soon begin delamping select exterior light fixtures at Capo to save energy. Utility costs account for one-fourth of NSA Naples’ operating budget. This project is expected to produce a cost savings of nearly $10,000 annually. If you notice that a light fixture that is out, please check the light post for a sticker that says, “This fixture has been delamped to SAVE ENERGY,” before reporting it to Public Works. The Public Works service desk can be reached at DSN: 626-4981 or 081-568-4981. Are You Registered for Emergency Messages? NSA Naples tested one of its emergency message systems on Wednesday, May 8, by sending text and voice messages to community members. If you did not receive these messages, you may not be registered in the Computer Desktop Notification System (CDNS) / Wide Area Alert Notification (WAAN) system. CDNS and WAAN registration is required for all military, civilian and contractor personnel with a OneNet user account. Personnel should register their office email address and phone number in the system, but can also include cellphones as well as contact information for family members. OneNet users can sign up by right-clicking the purple globe at bottom right of the desktop task bar and selecting “Access Self Service” option. Personnel outside the OneNet system can send an email to the NSA Naples Emergency Management Office at thomas.short@eu.navy.mil and king.navarro@eu.navy.mil. Family members must register through their sponsors. Online Payment Now Available for Base Phone Bills On-base residents now have the option to pay their base residential phone bill online. To pay online, go to www.pay.gov, enter “Naples” in the left-column search box under Find Public Forms, and click “Go.” Next, select “Base Communications Office Naples, Italy” and enter the Naples user code, which is “BCO.” Select “Continue” and enter your personal information as required. Contact the telephone billing office at DSN: 629-5000 or 081-811-5000 if you have any questions about the new service. Alcoholic Beverage Containers Banned in Florence’s Historic Center All are advised: Florence has a ban on individuals taking alcoholic beverage containers into the city’s historic center from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The restriction is currently in effect until Sept. 29 to prevent injuries and property damage. The city mayor has directed retailers, including bars and supermarkets, to not sell alcohol in takeaway containers during the restricted hours.
New A/C Turn-On Schedule for Support Site Housing Mirabella will accelerate the schedule for turning on air conditioning at Support Site Housing. The previously announced schedule (that began on May 16) can be disregarded. The two-week process will now begin on May 13. Here are A/C turn-on dates with the associated building numbers. May 13: 2001-2010 May 21: 2111-2120 May 14: 2011-2020 May 22: 2121-2130 May 15: 2024-2033 May 23: 2131-2140 May 16: 2034-2044 and 2022 May 24: 2141-2149 May 17: 2045-2056 May 27: 2150-2159 May 20: 2101-2110 May 28: 2160-2163 and Villas May 10: LDO/CWO Applicant Brief at Capo LDO/CWO Association members will provide a World-Wide Mustang Round-Up Applicant Brief on Friday, May 10 at Capo Chapel. Sailors seeking to apply for a Limited Duty Officer or Chief Warrant Officer spot are invited to attend. The brief begins at 10 a.m., and attendees should wear the Navy Working Uniform. Lunch will be provided, as the event is scheduled to end at 1 p.m. For more information, contact LT Joshua Bunte at joshua.bunte@eu.navy.mil or LT Amy Evans at amy.evans@eu.navy.mil. May 10: Deadline to Sign Up for May’s Marketplayce The deadline for participants to sign up for a monthly Marketplayce (MP) event held at the Support Site community center is Friday, May 11. MP provides an opportunity for U.S. active duty, civilians, contractors, NATO ID cardholders and their families to promote arts, crafts and registered home-based businesses. There is a $10 fee for registration. This month’s MP is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants must be registered with the base legal office. For more information, contact MP coordinator, Melinda Trahan, at themarketplayce@gmail.com. May 10: Conference on Human Trafficking The Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) will host a conference about human trafficking at Support Site’s community center on Friday, May 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All community members are invited. Events are scheduled to include the viewing of “Slaves No More,” a documentary on human trafficking with adult themes but no explicit material. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase hand-crafted items made by former trafficking victims; proceeds will benefit victims directly. Refreshments will be available. In addition, free child care services will be provided to those who RSVP with Autumn Minton at mintonjagl@yahoo.com. May 10: Comedy Entertainment at O’Rhys Pub O’Rhys at Support Site will feature Don Barnhart’s All-Star Comedy Show on Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. The show’s comedians will include Don Barnhart from the movie “Finding the Funny,” Jeff Capri from Comedy Central, radio personality Slade Ham, and Keith Lyle from the movie “The Hangover.” The show is for adults only. For more information, contact Staci Dietrich at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. May 10: USO Sponsoring Free Family Portraits In honor of military mothers, USO Naples is sponsoring free family portraits for all U.S. military ID cardholders. Photos will be taken by Arturo Paulino at Support Site’s Central Park. Participants must register with USO Naples to schedule a time. For more
information or to register, call USO’s Support Site office at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-8114903. The Capo office can be reached at DSN: 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. May 11: JFC Naples Field Gun Team Demonstration at Support Site The JFC Naples Field Gun team will conduct a demonstration for community members on Saturday, May 11. The event will begin with a parade at 11 a.m. from the fire station at Support Site. There will also be a photo opportunity and physical training session for children as well as a demonstration of the Field Gun Run in the commissary parking lot. The team is preparing to compete in a field gun competition that will be held in the U.K. next month. The team consists of personnel from France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the U.S. and the U.K., and will be the only international team invited to the competition. For more information, contact CDR Nate Price at DSN: 626-8083 or 081568-8083. May 11: Deadline for Submissions to Join School Advisory Committee Community members willing to serve on the Naples Elementary School Advisory Committee (NESAC) should submit their bios to sacnapleselementary@gmail.com by Saturday, May 11. The committee is seeking four professional school employees and two parents to serve on the 2013-14 and 2014-15 NESAC. This is a two year commitment to the school and students. Committee members attend a one-hour meeting at 3 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month to advise the principal on school policies, programs and resources. Bios should include name, telephone number, email address, position desired (parent or staff member), projected rotation date (PRD), and no more than a 250-word explanation on what qualities the applicant will bring to the board. For more information, contact Trisha Bruce, the NESAC chairperson, using the email provided above. May 14: Holocaust Survivor to Speak at Capo A Holocaust survivor is scheduled to speak at the Capo theater during a Holocaust remembrance event on Tuesday, May 14. The event starts at 12:30 p.m. and will also feature the Navy Band. All personnel and community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact Chief Juan Castro at DSN: 626-2311 or email: juan.a.castro@eu.navy.mil. CDR Adam Chamie is also available at DSN: 626-1750 or email: adam.chamie@eu.navy.mil. May 14: PWOC Summer Session Begins The Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) summer session is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 14 in the Fellowship Hall at Support Site. All community women are invited to meetings held every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Childcare is available. For more information, visit PWOC Naples on Facebook. May 14/16: Summer Teen Employment Program Meeting & Job Fair The Summer Teen Employment Program will hold an introductory meeting at the Support Site movie theater on Tuesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. Meeting attendees will be given priority during the selection process. On Thursday, May 16, a teen job fair will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Youth Center. Teen employment opportunities during the summer are for U.S. ID cardholders (ages 15-18). Jobs are available at Fleet and Family Support Center, MWR and Child and Youth Programs, with a maximum of 25 hours per week. Application packets are now available at the Teen Center. The application deadline is Friday, May 31. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. For more information, contact the Teen Center director at DSN: 629-4395 or 081-811-4395.
May 15: Fire Alarm Testing at Capo Food Court Fire alarm and safety system tests will be conducted by Public Works at Capo’s Bella Napoli Food Court on Wednesday, May 15. The test is scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The food court will remain open to customers during testing. May 16: Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held at 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. May 16: Naples Middle/High School “Music on the Lawn” Event Community members are invited to a “Music on the Lawn” event at the Support Site amphitheater in Central Park on Thursday, May 16. Members of the Naples Middle/High School music program are scheduled to perform starting at 6 p.m. Performers will include the Beginning Band, Middle School Choirs, Beginning String Ensemble, Intermediate Band and Intermediate String Ensemble. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled. May 17: Armed Forces Olympics 2013 at Carney Park Community members are invited to Carney Park on Friday, May 17 to witness a full day of command camaraderie and competition. Active-duty personnel from the Naples area are scheduled to compete in various events from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact MWR’s Michael Yates at 081-526-1579 or Staci Dietrich at 081-568-4894. May 17: Free Beauty Tips for Beauty Night at Navy Exchange As part of a customer appreciation celebration, the Navy Exchange is scheduled to offer free beauty tips to community members in the cosmetics section of the main store on Friday, May 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hairdressers and makeup artists will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to provide personal advice. No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit the Navy Exchange or call 081-813-5313. May 18: America’s Armed Forces Kids Run at Support Site America’s Armed Forces Kids Run (for children ages 15 and younger) will be held at Support Site’s Central Park on Saturday, May 18. A 1-mile race is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. and a 2-mile race will directly follow. Parents are welcome to run alongside their children during the races. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. All children will receive an event t-shirt. For more information, contact the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081811-4722. May 18: Navy Exchange Customer Appreciation Event The Navy Exchange is scheduled to host a customer appreciation event for all community members on Saturday, May 18 at Support Site. Festivities will kick off with an MWR Armed Forces Kids Day Run at 8 a.m. Four commands are scheduled to serve food; the Fire Station will provide a bounce house for kids; and the event will include a car show. The Navy Band is scheduled to perform and the Commissary will host a Farmers Market. For more information on all the day entails, visit the Navy Exchange or call 081-8135313.
May 18: Open House at Naples NATO Yacht Club U.S. members of the Naples NATO Yacht Club (NNYC) will host an open house for community members on Saturday, May 18. Starting at noon, attendees will have an opportunity to tour the club’s facility on Pozzuoli Bay and receive information about learning to sail. NNYC's primary exists to introduce others to sailing, including children. For more information, visit the club online at www.nnyc.it/nnyc. Open house attendees will need a military ID to enter the facility. For directions or coordinates, email bunnellr54@gmail.com or bunnellshauna@aol.com. May 21: Sexual Assault Awareness Session / Comedy Show for All Hands All hands are invited to an entertainment and training event at the Capo theater on Tuesday, May 21 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Comedian Bernie McGrenahan is scheduled to perform a live show called “Comedy is the Cure” to convey an inspirational message on sexual assault prevention and other hot topics. A visiting training team from U.S. Fleet Forces Command is scheduled to host the show. For more information, contact Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Chris Meza at DSN: 629-6534 or 081-811-6534. May 23: Navy College Office to Administer ACT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the ACT on Thursday, May 23. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. 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: 6266678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. You can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. May 26: Naples NATO Yacht Club Open Day The Naples NATO Yacht Club (NNYC) will begin its sailing season at Nisida with Open Day on Sunday, May 26. The day will include an international regatta and the annual Admirals’ Cup. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. and is open to all U.S. service members, their families, and all current and retired NATO personnel. A lunch buffet will be available for free to all active-duty NATO ID cardholders and their dependants. All other NNYC members and guests will be asked to pay €7.50 to cover the cost of the meal. For more information, visit the club online at www.nnyc.it. June 8: Tiger Shark Carwash Fundraiser at Support Site Naples Tiger Sharks will be conducting a carwash fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, at the Fire Department facility on Support Site. Community members are invited to bring their cars from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tiger Sharks will also offer grilled hot dogs and other refreshments. Funds raised will help reduce the swim team’s travel expenses for the upcoming season. For more information on the carwash fundraiser, contact Dave Snodgrass at DSN: 626-5751 or 081-568-5751. June 15: USO's Barkin' BBQ for Military Families USO Naples is scheduled to host a summer BBQ for military families at Support Site’s Central Park on Saturday, June 14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will include a pet parade, musical entertainment, food vendors, and activities for children. Community members must pre-register to participate. For more information, call USO’s Support Site office at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-811-4903. The Capo office can be reached at DSN: 6265713 or 081-568-5713.
Scheduled Strikes in Italy May 14: Alitalia Cityliner flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. May 14: Easyjet flight attendants are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14: SEA and SEA Handling airport personnel in Milan Airports are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. May 27: Easyjet flight attendants are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29: SEA and SEA Handling airport personnel in Milan Airports are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. June 1-2: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting 9 p.m. on June 1 and ending at 9 p.m. on June 2. (This strike was previously scheduled for May 26.) June 3: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike 24 hours at different times to be determined locally. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date
Closed All Day / No Service
May 10
Early Closure / Limited Service -PSD Naples and NAVPTO (early closures at noon; will extend hours on Thursday, May 9 to off-set the interruption to customers) -Naples Elementary School (early release at 1 p.m.)
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-Naples Middle and High School (early release at 1 p.m.) May 27 Memorial Day
-Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule May 12: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. May 13–17: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 13: Hand Gestures Used in Naples, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. May 13: Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 14: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. May 14: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. May 14: Communication Skills, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 14: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 15: Developing Your Spending Plan, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. May 15: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Departure from Support Site. May 15: Choices (Managing Your Mood), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 15: Special Needs Parent Support Group, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 16: Gricignano Market, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Departure from Support Site. May 16: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 17: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. May 19: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. May 20: Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 21: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. May 21: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. May 21: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 23: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 23: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 26: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC.
May 28: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. May 28: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. May 28: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. May 31: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. *To register for these listings or for more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-8116372. USO Schedule Daily Tours May 11: Beer Factory Tour May 12: Mother's Day at Negumbo Spa in Ischia May 17: Vatican and Sistine Chapel by Night May 18: Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius May 19: Angel Caves of Pertosa Extended Tours May 24-27: Memorial Day at PietraBlu Resort in Puglia June 15-16: Father’s Day in Florence and Pisa July 3-6: Fourth of July in Venice July 28-Aug 4: Greek Island of Zakynthos *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. Additional MWR Updates Now-May 14: Priority registration for Summer Day Camp is open for children of active duty single parents with custody and active duty dual-military parents. The camp is scheduled to run from June 17 to Aug. 23. Parents can register at the Support Site Youth Center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. For more information, call Youth Activities at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. May 12: A Mother’s Day brunch will be offered at Strikers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The brunch will include breakfast and lunch items, a carving station, fruits, desserts and beverages. The cost is $12.95 per adult and $6.95 per child (age 5-11). Children 4 years and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Strikers’ regular menu will not be available until 2 p.m. For more information, contact Strikers at DSN: 6296976 or 081-811-6976. May 13: Lifeguards needing to renew their CPRpro/AED certification can register for the Professional Rescuer/AED Recertification class at the Fitness Forum front desk. The class will be held at the Support Site pool on May 24 and 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost per participant is $35 (a pocket mask is included). Participants must bring to this class proof of their previous CPR pro/AED certification. For more information, contact the aquatics director at DSN: 629-6489 or 081-811-6489. May 15: A 3-hour kayaking introductory skills workshop is offered for ages 12 and up. No experience is required. The cost is $35 per person. Call the Support Site Navy Outdoor Recreation center for more details at DSN: 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. May 24-27: There are only three spaces left for a Barcelona, Spain trip scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. The trip includes round-trip commercial air travel, three nights in four-star hotel, admission to La Sagrada Familia Church, and a half-day tour with an English-speaking tour guide. Sign up for the trip at www.mwritt.org or call the Capo ITT office at DSN: 626-4331 or 081-568-4331. The Support Site ITT can be reached at DSN: 629-7906 or 081-811-7906.
ITT Day Trips Day Trips May 25: Negombo Spa in Ischia May 26: Winetasting in Avellino May 31: Tarantella Show in Sorrento June 23: West Side Story at the San Carlo Opera House Extended Trips May 24-27: Barcelona, Spain July 13-14: Tuscany Music Festival with Bocelli *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906.