June 18, 2013
Gold Star Families Designated Parking Spaces Now Available Surviving families of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are known as Gold Star Families (GSF). Four designated parking space for GSF will be available in Gricignano at the Fleet and Family Service Center, Village Forum, the Naples Commissary, the Navy Exchange, and the US Navy Hospital. One designated parking space for GSF will be available on the ground floor of the East Parking garage at Capo. Reminder: Fall Furlough Dates for Schools at NSA Naples The Mediterranean District office for Department of Defense Dependents Schools has announced the furlough schedule for regional schools. School Year 2013-2014 will begin as scheduled on Aug. 26; however, Naples Elementary School and Naples Middle/High School will close as a result of scheduled teacher furloughs on the following dates: Aug. 30, Sept. 9, Sept. 16, Sept. 23 and Sept. 30. Reminder: NEX Offering Online School Meal Payments for 2013-2013 School Year The Naples NEX will soon offer parents and guardians the convenience of making secure, cashless payments online through MyPaymentsPlus, for their children’s school meals. The online system, www.MyPaymentsPlus.com, will also offer mobile apps for smartphones and tablets, and is scheduled to be utilized for the 2013-2014 school year. It will allow parents to make one-time or auto payments, check balances, and receive reminders via email. Parents will still be able to add money to their child's account by visiting the NEX customer service desk. You can visit the NEX or contact Jack Hammond at 081-813-5344 or jack.hammond@nexweb.org for more information. Reminder: Plan for Reduced Pet Care from Support Site Vet in July The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) anticipates a reduction in access to care starting in July, due a staffing shortage. VTF hours of operation will remain 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, appointments and availabilities for surgical procedures will be more limited. Pet owners are asked to please plan accordingly. The VTF has a list of contacts for local care to assist community members who are unable obtain access to care from the Support Site clinic as quickly as needed. For more information, contact the VTF at DSN: 629-7919 or 081-811-7919. Reminder: Availability Reduced at NGIS for Guest Room Furnishings Replacement Room availability at Capo's Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS), building 449, will be reduced from October through November/December for a room furnishing and fixture replacement project. Community members are advised to plan accordingly.
Now-Aug. 23: Summer Hours in Effect for School Age Care Playground / Pavilion School Age Care playground area (adjacent to the Support Site library) is now 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 now 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 19-21: 5th Deck of Capo’s East Parking Garage Closed The fifth deck of the East Parking Garage at Capo will be closed from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 21. Commander, Submarine Group 8 is schedule to hold a change of command ceremony in this location. Base security will tow vehicles left in the area during the time period reserved for the top-deck closure. Extra shuttle bus runs from Support Site to Capo are being put in place to ease parking strain during morning and evening commutes. Extra shuttle riders should plan to park in the lot adjacent to the Navy Exchange. All personnel are asked to plan accordingly. 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 21: USO Golf Tournament Join the USO Friday morning, June 21 at Carney Park for a fundraising golf outing. Sign up with Neil Higgins (626-1769) or the Golf Pro Shop. Spaces are limited. June 21: Capo Motor Vehicle Registration Office Closure Due to Italian Rest Day Friday, June 21, the Personal Property Office and Support Site Motor Vehicle Registration Offices will open for information and for emergency services only. Capo Motor Vehicle Registration Offices will be closed on Friday, June 21, while the Vehicle Processing center will remain open for normal operations. Both offices will be open for normal business on Monday, June 24. June 21: British Festival in Lago Patria The British military community is scheduled to host a festival called British Fete 2013 on Friday, June 21, at British Forces School and the new British Forces community center near the JFC base in Lago Patria. The festival will be held between noon and 5 p.m. All U.S. service members, NATO personnel, and their families will receive free entry. The event will include live music, barbecue, a magician, and other performances. Attendees are advised to park at the JFC base and access the school grounds by using JFC’s rear pedestrian gate. For more information on the festival or to purchase booth space, visit www.brit-fete.com. June 24: USO Support Site Summer Cookout The USO is sponsoring a barbecue in conjunction with the “Summer Reading Event” kickoff. The cookout will feature sizzling hot dogs, chips and refreshing juices, and will
be at the Support Site Village Forum from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Stop by with the family and enjoy lunch, compliments of your USO. June 24-Aug. 23: Children’s Summer Reading Program at Support Site Library Kids (ages 3-13) may sign up at the Support Site library for this year’s “Have Book – Will Travel!” reading program. A free starter kit and book log will be provided to youth participants. Check the library’s calendar for scheduled programs and activities associated with this summer’s reading program. For more information, call DSN: 6294044 or 081-811-4044. June 26: New Recycling Receptacles Delivered to Support Site Residences New color-coded recycling receptacles will be placed at all trash collection points at Support Site. More information on the recycling process will be distributed via a trifold flyer, along with biodegradable bags, from the Housing office. Questions or concerns regarding the new recycling program can be addressed to Lt. Peter Smagur at DSN 6294670 or 081-811-4670. June 27: Project Armor Youth Program Begins for the Summer Students 12-18 years old are eligible to participate in the Project Armor program this summer, designed to train youth to be role models, sources of information, and educators in living healthy lifestyles. Applications are accepted continuously as the program runs through the school year. The first meeting of the summer will take place on Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. in room 112 of the Naples High School. Following meetings will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. Project Armor students will earn community service hours and receive a letter of recommendation upon completion of at least one community project. Please contact Kristin Himmler at DSN: 629-4181 or email: kristin.himmler@eu.dodea.edu for more information. 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. A coaches meeting will be held on Friday, June 28 at Carney Park Fairways. For more information, call 331-197-4132 or DSN: 629-6529. 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, and may sponsor up to six guests. 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. For more information on the highwire act called “Air Art Show,” visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHawnyasJgM
Festa Americana Access Policy and Bus Transportation Access to Festa is open and free to all US military ID card-holders, local national employees, and JFC Carney Park privilege card-holders. Eligible patrons may sponsor up
to 6 guests per ID card into the event. Guest access passes will be available for purchase until Friday, June 28. Bus transportation is available for Festa to alleviate high traffic; registration deadline is Wednesday, June 26. Following registration expiration, patrons may still ride on a space available basis. Individuals staying in TLA can show their room key or "priority bus pass" at the ITT offices and register to ride the buses for free. Guest access passes and bus passes are available for purchase online at http://www.mwritt.org and can be picked up at both ITT Offices, the Liberty Center, the Support Site NOR Center and Carney Park NOR Center (for those with access to Carney Park), and the Auto Wood Skills Center. Please view additional details on guest policy and bus transportation policy on https://www.facebook.com/mwrnaples. July 1: New Hard Card Security Badges Implemented Beginning Monday, July 1, new hard card passes will be issued by base security to single-day sponsored guests aboard Capo and the Support Site. Sponsors and guests will apply for installation access and receive a temporary paper pass. Upon proceeding to installation entry points, sponsors and visitors will be issued numbered hard cards, to be worn as badges. To receive the hard card, guest photo identification will be required and retained by security for the duration of the sponsored visit. For more information, call the NSA Naples Pass and ID offices at DSN 629-4264 or 081-811-4264 (Support Site) or DSN 626-4955 or 081-568-4955 (Capo). July 19: Tiger Shark Fundraiser at Carney Park Golf Course Naples Tiger Sharks is hosting their annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 19, at Carney Park Golf Course. Check-in time is 9:30, start time at 11 a.m. Many Specialty prizes will be awarded, including Longest Drive, Accurate Drive, Longest Putt and Closet to the Pin. All U.S. ID cardholders are invited to participate. $35 entry fee, plus green fees. All proceeds go to assisting the Tiger Sharks reduce their up coming travel season. For more information on the Golf event, contact Neil Higgins at DSN: 626-1769 or 081-568-1769, or Dave Snodgrass at DSN: 626-5751 or 081-568-5751.
Announced Closures/Limited Services Date
Closed All Day / No Service
June 19-21
-Top Deck of East Parking Garage at Capo (closed from 6 p.m. on June 19 to 3
Early Closure / Limited Service
p.m. on June 21; violators will be towed)
Scheduled Strikes in Italy July 18 - BLUE Panorama flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. July 18 - EASYJET flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule June 19: Resume Writing, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. June 20: Saving and Investing, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. June 20: Pregnancy & New Mommy Support Group, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. June 23: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC.
June 24-28: Transition GPS Workshop (Pre–Retirement), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. June 25: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. June 25: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. June 26: Hand Gestures Used in Naples, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. June 26: Stress Management 101, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. June 27: Gricignano Market, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., leaves from Support Site. June 27: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. June 28: Visit the Egg Castle, Chocolate Store and Gelateria, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., leaves from Capo. June 30: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. *To register for these listings or for more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-8116372. Liberty Center Schedule *The Liberty Center, located at Capo, is available to all service members E-6 and below as well as single and unaccompanied service members. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Holiday hours are from noon to 6 p.m.
Liberty Center Events June 19: Ping Pong Tourney, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 20: Three Point Shoot Out, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 21: Water Fight, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., grass area across from C4I building. June 22: Movie Night, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 26: Car Simulator Contest, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27: Pool Tourney, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 29: Movie Night, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Day/Evening Trips (Note: Please sign up at the Liberty Center for day/evening trips. Free transportation is provided to all day/evening activities, and all daily tours leave from Capo’s main bus stop.)
USO Schedule Daily Tours June 21: Sorrento by Night June 22: Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast June 23: I love Rome City Tour June 28 Wine Tasting Under the Stars June 29 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast June 30 Magicland Amusement Park Extended Tours July 3-6: Fourth of July in Venice Aug. 9-16: Malta the Queen of the Med Aug. 30-Sept. 2: Labor Day on the French Riviera Sept. 26-30 Oktoberfest in Munich *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips June 23: West Side Story at the San Carlo Opera House
Extended Trips 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. Additional MWR Updates Now: Registration is open for Youth Sports’ fall season at the Support Site Youth Center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Soccer is for children ages 3-17 years old, flag football is for children ages 9-14 years old. The cost for a family’s first child registered is $60. There will be a 20 percent discount for the remaining siblings. Participants ages 9-17 must attend a team assessment for both soccer and flag football. The team assessment is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Carney Park on Saturday, Aug. 24. Summer Hours for the Carney Park and Support Site pools are now in effect. Carney Park pool opens Fri-Sun, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The Support Site pool is open Fri-Tue, from noon to 7 p.m. and will remain open for Thu, July 4. Daily entry fee is $4 per adult and $3 per child (5-17 yrs). Guests with regular base guest pass are admitted for a $5 fee. Seasonal Splashcards are also available for both Carney Park and Support Site pools. Capo Indoor pool will remain closed from June 15-Sep 2 for renovations. More information is available by calling the Support Site pool at DSN 629-6513 or Carney Park at 081-526-2140. Every Friday: Kid’s Club at Strikers Bowling Center, from 6-9 p.m., all ages. Free admission. For more information, call DSN 629-6976 or Comm. 081-811-6976. Now: Summer Day Camp registration (for children ages 6-12) continues at the Youth Center. Active duty and civilians with non-working spouses 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 081-811-4722. June Music Nights at The Olde Town Pub in Capo’s Bella Napoli Food Court. Thurs. June 20 and 27 is Open Mic Night from 8 to 11 p.m. Sat. June 15 and 22 is DJKaraoke Night from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Both events are for adults ages 18 and older. Navy Outdoor Recreation’s “Shoot the Bull’s Eye Course” will be offered Fridays in June & July from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., minimum of ten participants required. Cost for 8 lessons from a FITARCO qualified instructor and equipment is $60 per person, ages 10 and older. Two hour session costs $5 (your personal equipment) or $8 (NOR equipment). Sign up NLT Thursday before. For more information call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. June 17-20: Junior Golf Camp will be hosted at Carney Park. The camp costs $35 per child, which includes four consecutive mornings of 45-minute classes. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing for irons, woods, putting and chipping from a pro. For more information, call 081-526-4296. June 19: The Auto/Wood Skills Center will host an auto skills workshop from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to keep vehicles in good shape and tasks that can be performed with the help of expert mechanics. For more information, call DSN: 629-4971 or 081-568-4971. June 21-July 3: Registration is open for the Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament at Carney Park on July 4. Shotgun starts at 9 a.m., and participation costs $25 per person (plus green fees). For more information or to register, call 081-526-4296. June 24-28: A golf pro will teach the fundamentals of the golf swing, how to chip and putt, and course etiquette. Two sessions are available to interested community members at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. The cost per students is $99 and includes all equipment
and instruction. Registration ends Friday, June 21. A minimum of three students is required to offer the class. For more information, contact 081-526-4296. June 28: Navy Second Class Swimmer Qualification Testing from 9-11 a.m. at the Support Site pool. For more information, e-mail Deborah.Moors@eu.navy.mil. June 28-July 7: Upcoming FREE Entertainment in Naples. All shows are free and open to all ages. Friday, June 28, Sesame Street/USO Experience will be at the High School Gym from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be no meet and greet for this show. Festa Americana, Saturday, June 29, at Carney Park, will feature music and more with Under the Covers from 4 to 5:15 p.m., the Air Art Show (High Wire Group) from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and Willy Pete from 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 7, Scarletta, a country/rock band from Nashville, will play at the Support Site Central Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. Jun 28-30: Summer Swim Lessons (Session 2) registration dates. Session 2 will be held Jul 1-10, at the Support Site pool, 3 days per week for 2 weeks. Cost is $40 per participant and $50 for each additional family member. Registration will be held at the Support Site pool and payment is required in full when registering. No “holding” spots or phone-in registration will be accepted. For additional information, call the Support Site Pool at 629-6513.