PAO Notes for May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013

Protect Yourself When Riding All motorcycle and scooter operators are reminded to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when riding. The Navy requires riders to wear a 3/4 DOT-approved helmet, eye protection (note: a windshield on a motorcycle is not considered adequate eye protection), gloves, sturdy over-the-ankle footwear, long sleeves and long pants – at a minimum.

Bright-colored clothing is also recommended. Riders are also required to wear retroreflective material during inclement weather and at night. For more information, contact the NSA Naples Safety Office at DSN: 626-3147 or 081-568-3147.

No Routine Optometry Services Until September Starting Monday, June 4, routine optometry services will be unavailable at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples until Sept. 1 due to a staffing gap. The schedule for routine appointments is currently full through June 3. In case of an eye-care emergency, please go directly to the hospital emergency room or dial 911 on base. To reach the naval hospital while off base, community members should dial 081-568-4911. Host nation emergency responders can be contacted by dialing 118 from an Italian phone line. For more information on optometry services, contact the clinic’s front desk at DSN: 629-6386 or 081-811-6386.

You can also check out the hospital’s Facebook page by typing “U.S. Naval Hospital Naples” in the search window.

May 25: Support Site Pool Opens for Weekends / Holidays The Support Site pool will open from noon to 7 p.m. on weekends and U.S. holidays, May 25 through June 16. The daily entry fee is $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 517. Guests (with a regular base-guest pass) will be admitted for a $5 fee. Seasonal splashcards are also available for purchase. Pools at both Support Site and Carney Park will begin full summer operations Monday, June 17. For more information, call MWR at DSN: 629-6513 or 081-568-6513.

May 26: Music and Giveaways at Support Site Pool Opening AFN will broadcast live from the Support Site pool on Sunday, May 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Memorial Day weekend opening. Swimmers will have an opportunity to win free giveaways during various contests. AFN will also play musical hits from the ‘80s, ‘90s and today. All community members are invited to the Support Site pool, which is scheduled to be open Saturday through Monday from noon to 7 p.m. To listen to the AFN broadcast on Sunday, tune in to 106.0 FM The Eagle, AFN decoder channel 182, or on-base AFN channels 12 and 47. Inquiries about the pool opening should be directed to the MWR Aquatics Director at DSN: 629-6600 or 081-811-6600. For more information on the AFN broadcast, contact Ana Allen at DSN: 629-6903 or 081-811-6903.

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.

May 28: NOSC Scholarship Award Ceremony The Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) will congratulate its 2013-2014 scholarship recipients during a ceremony at the Support Site community center on Tuesday, May 28.

Undergraduate and graduate scholarship recipients will be awarded during this one-hour ceremony that is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Naples High School scholarship recipients will be awarded on Tuesday, June 4, during the Senior Recognition Ceremony.

NOSC will award more than $38,000 in scholarship funds to 17 recipients from the Naples military community. For more information, visit www.noscitaly.com.

May 30: Deadline to Sign Up for Club Beyond Summer Service Project Club Beyond is scheduled to facilitate a service project in Ostrava, Czech Republic, June 15-22. The trip is open to teenagers (grades 9-12) who are children of U.S. military, civilians, contractors and NATO ID cardholders. The cost of the trip is $399 per participant in addition to airfare. The deadline for sign-ups is Thursday, May 30. For more information, contact club director Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org, DSN: 629-4600, or 342-801-4208. Club Beyond is a command-sponsored, nondenominational program that organizes youth activities and trips for spiritual development and mentorship.

May 31: Naples Elementary School PTA Spring Carnival The Naples Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will hold its annual Spring Carnival fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at Support Site’s Central Park. Tickets must be purchased for the event’s food and games. Contact the PTA to buy tickets in advance. The association is also looking for volunteers to help collect tickets, run games and clean up. If you have experience with face painting and balloon art, or you would just like to volunteer your time, contact the PTA at nes.pta1@gmail.com.

May 31: Submission Deadline for Teen Employment Applications Teens must submit applications for summer employment opportunities no later than Friday, May 31. Applications are being accepted at the Teen Center for all teens, 15-18 years old, who are U.S. ID cardholders. Jobs are available at the Fleet & Family Support Center, School Liaison Office and MWR departments. For more information, call DSN: 629-4395 or 081-811-4395.

June 4: Battle of Midway Commemoration at Capo All personnel are invited to a ceremony at Capo on Tuesday, June 4, to commemorate the Battle of Midway. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Capo piazza to mark the 71st anniversary of a significant naval victory. NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt.

Scott Gray is scheduled to serve as guest speaker. All military are requested to be in ranks no later than 8:15 a.m. Military attendees should wear their uniform of the day. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Capo theater. For more information, contact Lt. Kate Ford at DSN: 626-4313 or 081-568-4313.

June 4: Naval Hospital Starts Walking Group at Support Site U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will start a weekly walking group at Support Site for community members on Tuesday, June 4. The group will depart from the hospital quarterdeck at noon each Tuesday. Participants have the option to join a weight-loss support group immediately following the walk, which will meet in the Hospital Health Promotions Conference Room. The group will discuss healthy lifestyle topics and there will be optional weigh-ins. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Tinsika Riggs at DSN: 629-6142 or tinsika.riggs@med.navy.mil.

June 5: Italian Army Band Performing with CNE Band at Capo The Fanfara dei Bersaglieri, an Italian army band that plays its instruments while running, is scheduled to perform with U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band on Wednesday, June 5. The bands will perform during morning colors in the Capo piazza. All personnel are invited to view the performance and should arrive no later than 7:50 a.m. For more information, contact Teresa Merola at DSN: 626-5856 or 081-568-5856.

June 5/7/10/11: Naples Tiger Sharks Summer Swim Program and Team Evaluations Naples Tiger Sharks will hold a summer swim program and swim team evaluations during the first two weeks of June at Capo’s indoor Fit Zone pool. Evaluations will take place on June 5, 7, 10 and 11. Children of U.S. military, civilian and NATO ID cardholders are eligible to participate. Swimmers 12 years old and under must demonstrate basic swim stroke skills and be able to swim two of the four competitive strokes for 50 meters without stopping. Swimmers 13-19 years old must demonstrate basic swim stroke skills and be able to swim two of the four competitive strokes for 100 meters without stopping. For more information or to schedule a child’s evaluation, email Jane Higgins at higginsx5@yahoo.com.

June 7: Calling All Active / Inactive Eagle Scouts in Naples The Transatlantic Council (Europe) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is establishing a database for Eagle Scouts in the region. All area Eagle Scouts are requested to contact Jeff Arter, the Naples BSA Troop 007 assistant scoutmaster, at jeffarter@hotmail.com by Friday, June 7. Arter is compiling the contact information (e.g., names, emails, etc.) for active and inactive Eagle Scouts in the Naples community.

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 12: Summer Hours in Effect for School Age Care Playground / Pavilion Starting Wednesday, June 12, the School Age Care playground area (adjacent to the Support Site library) will be closed to community members from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during weekdays except for Fridays. MWR will use this area for a summer camp program scheduled to run June 17 through Aug. 23. In addition, the pavilion area between the fire station and Youth Center will be closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the same timeframe. For more information, call Chris Kasparek, the director of Child and Youth Programs, at DSN: 629-4390 or 081-811-4390.

June 14: College Graduation / Recognition Ceremony A graduation and recognition ceremony will be held at Capo on Friday, June 14, for community members who have graduated from any college within the past year. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Capo theater, and all are invited. To receive recognition for completing a college program, contact the Navy College Office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. The office’s email address is nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

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.

June 20: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care and other useful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 20. The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) visiting nurses and is open to U.S. military, civilians and NATO ID cardholders. It will be held at the 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.

June 28-30: Fourth of July Invitational Softball Tournament The Fourth of July Double Elimination Softball Tournament and Home Run Derby will be held at Carney Park, June 28-30. The tournament is open to community members at least 18 years old and not in high school. Teams must register by June 13. The cost per team is $250. Teams are limited to 12 persons. A coaches meeting will be held on Friday, June 28 at Carney Park Fairways. For more information, call 331-197-4132 or DSN: 6296529. You can also send an email to davina.williams@eu.navy.mil.

June 29: Festa Americana (Fourth of July Event) at Carney Park NSA Naples will hold its annual Fourth of July event at Carney Park on Saturday, June 29. Festa Americana will include a high-wire act, fireworks display, food booths, craft tables and more. All community members with park access are invited. MWR is currently looking for base-recognized, private organizations to sell items at food booths and craft tables. Volunteers are also needed to help run the event. For more information on volunteering or registering your organization for a food booth or craft table, contact Carney Park staff at 081-526-1579.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy  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.  June 3: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike 24 hours at different times to be determined locally.  June 14: Alitalia Cai flight/ground crew is scheduled to strike for 24 hours.  June 14: 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 24

-All Post Offices

Early Closure / Limited Service

Start of Memorial Day Weekend

May 27 Memorial Day

-Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School -All Post Offices -Personal Property Office -Vehicle Processing Office -Tax-Free Office -All CMVRO Offices

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule  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: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site 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 30: Discover Aversa, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Leaves from Support Site.  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 24: Sorrento by Night May 25: Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast May 26: Island of Capri with Lunch May 27: I love Rome Tour Extended Tours 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 Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Labor Day on the French Riviera *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

Additional MWR Updates  Now-May 28: Summer Day Camp registration (for children ages 6-12) will continue at the Youth Center. Civilian single parents with custody and dual civilian (stateside hire) parents can register this week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The camp is scheduled to run from June 17 to Aug. 23. For more information call DSN: 629-4722 or 081-8114722.  May 24/31: A class called CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED Recertification will be held at the Support Site pool from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Community members can register for the classes at the Fitness Forum’s front desk. Participants must attend both classes. The cost per participant is $35. Students must provide proof of their previous CPR pro/AED certification. For more information, contact the Aquatics Director at DSN: 629-6489 or 081-811-6489.

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May 28: Registration begins for the “Rusty Guard” Lifeguard Recertification Course.

Community members can sign up at the Fitness Forum’s front desk for the June 11-12 class at the Support Site pool. The class will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. The cost per participant is $45. Students must provide proof of their current CPR pro/AED certification and a valid “due to expire” lifeguard certification. For more information, contact the Aquatics Director at DSN: 629-6489 or 081-811-6489.

June 7-8: Coaches will evaluate children planning to participate in summer gymnastics classes at the Youth Center to determine their ability level. The upcoming gymnastics season for youth will run differently from previous seasons. Children ages 5-14 will be placed in groups (e.g., Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) based on level of experience. Parents will be given a placement form upon completion of the evaluation to hand in for summer registration. Registration is scheduled to take place June 10-17.

Youth gymnastics classes are open to toddlers and children who are no older than 14 years old. For class dates, times and costs, call DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

ITT Day Trips Day Trips May 24: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri May 25: Negombo Spa in Ischia May 26: Wine Tasting in Avellino May 29: Amalfi Coast and Positano May 30: Pasta Factory in Gragnano and the roman Villas May 31: Tarantella Show in Sorrento June 23: West Side Story at the San Carlo Opera House Extended Trips May 24-27: Barcelona, Spain June 14-16: Weekend Break in Puglia & Basilicata July 4-7: Mirabilandia Amusement and San Marino Adventure Parks 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.