PAO Notes July 11, 2013

July 11, 2013

NSA Security Access Card Issuance Suspended on Mondays Due to furloughs, there will be no issuing of NSA access cards/badges on Mondays. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the office will resume normal working hours Monday thru Friday.

Passport/Visa Requests Must Now Be Made 60 Days in Advance A reminder from PSD for all sponsors of inbound personnel: with furloughs about to begin, the DoD No Fee Passport and Visa delays for inbound personnel will most likely worsen before they improve. Travelers/commands should be submitting passport and visa requests 60 days in advance to give themselves the best opportunity of getting the passport/visa back in time to travel.

New Recycling Receptacles Delivered to Support Site Residences New color-coded recycling receptacles are currently being placed at all trash collection points at Support Site. More information on the recycling process was distributed last week to each residence via a trifold flyer, along with biodegradable bags and cooking oil collection containers, from the Housing office. Questions or concerns regarding the new recycling program can be addressed to Lt. Peter Smagur at DSN 629-4670 or 081-8114670.

Reminder: Procedure to Purchase Bulk LPG for Home Heating Eligible members must go thru the NEX Residential Office at the Support Site.

Customers should place their bulk LPG order and provide a correct home address to the NEX Residential Office 48 hours prior to requested delivery date. Customers must be home during the time of the delivery. Deliveries will be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No deliveries on Sunday or Italian holidays. Bulk LPG may be purchased year-round at NEX Customer Service. NEX Residential Office hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Please contact their office at 081-813-5321.

Note: Authorized LPG Concessionaire Will No Longer Accept Phone Calls LPG Concessionaire will now only take LPG bulk orders from the NEX Residential Office. Bulk LPG coupons must only be utilized at authorized concessionaires who make deliveries thru the NEX residential Office. Misuse, abuse or bartering of LPG coupons or any tax-free gas coupon is a violation of Italian fiscal law and violators are subject to disciplinary and or administrative actions which include the suspension of their privileges and the payment of taxes to the Italian government. If you require any further information please contact the NSA Tax-free Administrator at 626-5439.

July 12: Navy Second Class Swimmer Qualification Testing Navy Second Class Swimmer Qualification Testing will be held at the Support Site pool

from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12. For more information, e-mail Deborah.Moors@eu.navy.mil.

National Night Out Cheer Squad Practice Practice for the inaugural cheer squad will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 16 to Aug. 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Support Site gym. An informative meeting for parents will be held July 15 at 4 p.m. Groups will be divided into ages 6-9 and 10-13 with a $20 fee for each lesson. Proceeds will help in purchasing a uniform and supporting National Night Out fundraising efforts. High school cheer squad member volunteers are highly desired. Participants will receive community service hours for their involvement. For more information, contact Ms. Takara Coleman at 349-197-8285 for details.

July 16: NSA Naples Commanding Officer’s Town Hall Meeting at Support Site NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Gray will hold his quarterly town hall meeting at the Support Site on Tuesday, July 16. The meeting is open to all community members and will begin at 6 p.m. at the Reel Time Movie Theater. Capt. Gray will discuss community developments and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Contact the NSA Naples Public Affairs office at DSN: 629-5912 or 081-5685912 for more information.

July 17: July Birthday Party with Connect the Tots Community members are invited to the Wonderful Watermelon Shindig July Birthday Party celebration at the fenced toddler park adjacent to the skate park on Wednesday, July 17. The event starts at 3 p.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club.

July 18: 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, July 18. 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.

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 a.m. with a start time of 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. There is a $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: 6261769 or 081-568-1769, or Dave Snodgrass at DSN: 626-5751 or 081-568-5751.

July 24: USO Kids Craft Day USO's Kids Craft Day at the Support Site will be held on Wednesday, July 24, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for service members and children of all ages. The event will be held in the community center and feature crafts for area kids. Popsicles and snacks will be served, compliments of the USO.

American Soccer Club of Naples (ASC) 2013 Summer Training Schedule Three summer skills sessions will be held July 24, July 31, and Aug. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for U.S. and NATO dependents aged 7 to 18. Cost is $10 per child, per session for non-ASC members. Additionally, the ASC week-long soccer camp will take place from Aug. 19-23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $110 per child. ASC 2013-14 season tryouts will be held Aug. 27 and 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All events will be held at the north soccer fields on the Support Site.

July 26: The National Night Out (NNO) Golf Tournament Held at Carney Park Golf Course, check-in at 10:30 a.m. for a kickoff time of noon.

Tournament fee is $30 plus green fees and cart (for non-walkers). Prizes include Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. Sign up a full team of 4 or sign up solo and be assigned to a team. All proceeds will contribute to National Night Out, held Aug. 6. Team registration is ongoing until the start of the tournament. For more information contact Jeremiah Morgan at DSN: 626-5525/5595 or Michael Martin at DSN: 626-2207.

Announced Closures/Limited Services Date July 12, 19, 26, 29, 31

Closed All Day / No Service

Early Closure / Limited Service NMCRS Naples Office

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.  July 18 - ALITALIA flight attendants are scheduled to strike for four hours from noon to 4 p.m.  July 18 - SEA and SEA Handling airport personnel in Milan Airports are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule  July 12: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC.  July 12: Visit Naples Cathedral and Old Town, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Meet at McDonalds by Capo Airport).  July 12: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9 a.m., Support Site playground behind library.  July 14: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 16: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 16: Limoncello Making, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.  July 17: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 18: Gricignano Market, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., leaves from Support Site.  July 18, Developing Your Spending Plan, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 18: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (Session 2 of 7).  July 18: Stress Management 101, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 18: Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 18: Preparing for Pregnancy, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

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July 19: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9 a.m., Support Site playground behind library.

July 21: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. July 22-26: Transition GPS Workshop (Pre–Separation), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 24: Home Buying, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.  July 25: Pregnancy and New Mommy Support Group, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 25: Preparing for Pregnancy, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  July 25: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (Session 2 of 7).  July 25: Italian Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leave from Support Site.  July 26: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC.  July 26: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9 a.m., Support Site playground behind library.  July 26: Caserta Outlet Mall, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., (Carpool leaves from Support Site TLA lobby)  July 28: 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 (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.)

July 12: Board Game Night July 13: Movie Night July 13: Paintball at Carney Park July 15: Outreach at USNH July 16: WATER FIGHT! July 17: Pool Tourney July 18: Three Point Shoot Out July 19: Neapolitan Dinner July 20: Movie Night July 23: Italian Lessons July 24: Ping Pong Tournament July 25: Checkers Night July 26: Pool Tourney July 26: Pizza Night July 27: Movie Night July 29: Outreach at USNH July 31: Car Simulator Contest 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 July 12 Naples by Night with Pizza Dinner July 13 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast July 14 The Angel Caves of Pertosa with Pizza Lunch July 19 Afternoon in Pompeii July 20 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast July 21 A Day at Negombo Spa in Ischia Extended Tours July 20-21 Florence and Pisa Weekend Aug. 30- Sept. 1 Chianti Wine Trail Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Labor Day on the French Riviera Sept. 14-15 Wine Roads of Siena 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 Fri, July 12: Vietri & Salerno in a Day Sat, July 13: Wine Tasting in Benevento Sun, July 14: Ercolano & Mt. Vesuvius Mon, July 15: Montecassino Abbey Wed, July 17: Best of Naples Thu, July 18: Pasta Factory in Gragnano & Roman Villas Fri, July 19: Tarantella Show in Sorrento Sat July 20: Bourbon Tunnels & Ice Cream Factory Sun, July 21: Wine Tasting in Avellino Tue, July 23: Cooking Class with Aldo Wed, July 24: Beautiful Capri & Anacapri Thu, July 25: Best Eats of Naples Fri, July 26: Negombo Spa in Ischia Sat, July 27: Wine Tasting in Avellino Sun, July 28: Rome Shopping Mon, July 29: Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens Wed, July 31: Amalfi Coast with Lunch Extended Trips July 13-14: Tuscany Music Festival with Bocelli Sept. 21-25: Oktoberfest in Munich and Garmisch Oct. 25- 28: NFL Football in London *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.

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Summer Hours for the Carney Park and Support Site pools are now in effect. Carney Park pool is open Friday - Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Support Site pool is open Friday - Tuesday, from noon to 7 p.m. 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 until Sept. 2 for renovations. More information is available by calling the Support Site pool at DSN 629-6513 or Carney Park at 081526-2140.

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.

Karaoke on Saturday nights at O’Rhys Irish Pub, from 9 p.m. to midnight. Event is Free and open to ages 18+. For more information, call DSN 629-6979 or 081-8113979.

Navy Outdoor Recreation’s “Shoot the Bull’s Eye Course” will be offered Fridays in 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 by the Thursday before. For more information call DSN 629-4947 or 081811-4947.

Now-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: 629-4044 or 081-811-4044.

July 12-14: Registration for Session 3 of Summer Swim Lessons. Session 3 of Summer Swim Lessons will be held July 15-25, 4 days per weeks for 2 weeks. Cost is $60 per participant and $50 for each additional family member. Payment will be required in full when registering. Registration will be July 12-14 at Support Site pool only. No “holding” spots or phone-in registration will be accepted, and registration forms are available to take home and fill out as needed. Class times depend on skill levels. For additional information, please call the Support Site pool at DSN 629-6513.

July 13-14: Create your own Personalized Cutting Board in a two-day class at the MWR Woodshop. Choose your weekend to make this fun and creative project. The class is offered on Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, and on the weekend of July 2728. You must first attend the free required safety training class, which is available on the project dates. To register or for more information, call DSN 629-4971.

July 15-18: Junior Golf Camp at Carney Park. $35 per child includes four consecutive mornings of 45-minute classes. Your child will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing for irons, woods, putting and chipping from our PGA Golf Pro. For more information, call 081-526-4296.

July 22-26: Get Golf Ready in five days at Carney Park Golf Course. Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, course etiquette, and how to chip and putt. Two sessions available:10 a.m. or 5 p.m. Cost is $99 per student, includes all equipment and instruction by our PGA Pro. Registration ends Friday, July 19. A minimum of three students is required to offer the class. For more information, contact 081-5264296.

July 24: Free Auto Skills Workshop from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Learn how to check vital fluids, brakes, windshield wipers, tires, and more before you set out on that summer road trip. Workshop size is limited. For more information, call DSN 629-4971.