PAO Notes Dec. 26, 2013

December 26, 2013 CNIC-Directed Facility Service Reductions Beginning in January, CNIC facility reductions will impact installation janitorial and grounds keeping services. These are CNO-approved service level reductions. For NSA Naples, sweeping, mopping and general cleaning of all spaces will be impacted. Deskside waste and recycling pick-up in administrative and operational areas will no longer be performed. This will require personnel to dispose of waste in central collection points.

Restroom cleaning frequency will also be reduced. Reimbursable tenants are not impacted at this time. Additional details will be distributed when available through leadership and in future PAO Notes.

Now- Jan. 6: Holiday Period Gate Operating Schedule: Capodichino: a. Front gate will remain operational and unaffected. b. Back gate will be closed during the aforementioned holiday period.

Gricignano Support Site: a. Main gate will remain operational and unaffected. b. The back gate will only be opened during DECA and Navy Exchange delivery dates and times.

January Youth Enrichment Classes at Support Site Gym Begin Enrollment Aikido: Twice-weekly classes for $70 per month; new session begins Jan. 8. Youth Ballet: Once-weekly ($30 per month) or twice-weekly classes ($50 per month) begins Jan. 8.

Danse Classique, based on the Cecchetti method: Once-weekly classes for $35 per month; new session begins Jan. 9. Jazz Dance: Once-weekly classes for $35 per month; new session begins Jan. 7. Tae Kwon Do: 16-week session, Jan. 14-May 6 (once-weekly) for $125. For more information, visit our page www.facebook.com/mwrnaples, call DSN: 629-6611 or 081-811-6611.

AFN 360 Naples Radio Available Online Community members can now listen to AFN Naples broadcasts online. Visit http://naples.afneurope.net/ and click on AFN 360 Naples or use the AFN Europe App with your Apple iOS or Android device to listen to up-to-date news and upcoming information for our area. This is another way to listen to the Commander's Spotlight Show, Fleet Master Chief in the Morning Show, From the Bench, PAO, MWR and USO update shows. Users can also listen to AFN 360 Global, which provides seven music and spoken word stations.

Now-Jan. 6: Volunteers needed for VITA Each volunteer will receive free IRS tax training in January. Please contact legal now for additional information and training registration. Call LTJG Hayden at DSN: 626-4576, 081-568-4576, or email lucianna.hayden@eu.navy.mil.

Air Terminal Schedule The schedule for the “CAT B” mission during the upcoming holiday season will be as follows: the flight is scheduled to arrive from Norfolk Dec. 27 and depart for Norfolk Dec. 29.

Dec. 30: Youth Auditions for ‘Blackbeard the Pirate.’

Missoula Children’s Theater will hold open auditions for all students in grades 1-12.

Approximately 50 roles are available. Auditions are from 10 a.m. to noon; some cast members will be asked to stay for rehearsal immediately following the audition. The performance is scheduled for Friday, Jan 4 at 6 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. For more information, please call the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Jan. 4: Youth Performance of ‘Blackbeard the Pirate.’

Naples Child and Youth Program (CYP) presents the Missoula Children’s Theater production of “Blackbeard the Pirate.” More than 50 local students bring to life this exciting tale of adventure and treasure hunting. The show will be held in the Naples High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. For more information, please call the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Jan 6: Winter Gymnastics Assessments Participants aged 5-14 interested in Winter Gymnastics must attend this assessment event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Support Site Youth Center gym. Assessments do not guarantee a spot in class, but determine which class your child is eligible to attend. The 10-week program runs from Jan. 13 to March 25. Registration opens on Jan. 13 and runs until classes are full. During assessment and registration, priority will be first come-first served. Only registration with full payment reserves your child’s spot in a class. Cost ($135-$150), days and time depends on class level. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/mwrnaples or call DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Jan. 14-15: New Year's ‘Neuterthon’ The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility will be holding a New Year's “Neuterthon.” Be a responsible pet owner and schedule your male pet during Jan.14-15 for our neuter week marathon. Please contact us with any questions or to schedule your pet at DSN: 629-7913 or 081-811-7913. Normal fees apply.

Jan. 15-16: American Soccer Club of Napoli Mid-Season Tryouts The American Soccer Club of Napoli (ASC) is holding mid-year tryouts for those interested in joining the club. Membership is open to all U.S. ID card holders, DOD civilian, and Allied Forces families with children between the ages of 7 and 19. Tryouts for children with year of birth between 2000-2006, will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site south soccer fields with lights. Tryouts for children with year of birth between 1996-1999, will be on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the same location. If you have additional questions regarding tryouts or membership with ASC, please email membership@ascnapoli.com or visit www.ascnapoli.com.

Upcoming Changes to Euro Bill Payments The European Union will convert to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) format for payment processing Feb. 1, 2014. SEPA will standardize payment processing in Europe and allow customers to make payments to all SEPA participating countries. Payments will require an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Business Identifier Code

(BIC) for the payee. The payment cannot be executed without the IBAN and BIC for the payee. All Community members that send Euro electronic transfers for rent or bills will be impacted by this change. Please contact your financial Institution for additional details prior the implementation date.

Holiday Closures: The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Naples Office: -Dec. 31: Closing at noon -Jan. 1: Closed Commissary Holiday Hours -Dec. 31: Closing at 6 p.m.

-Jan 1: Closed.

CMVRO, Personal Property, Tax-Free, VPC: - Dec. 31: Closing at 2 p.m.

- Jan. 1: Closed - Jan. 6: Closed Support Site and CAPO Post Offices: - Dec. 31: Closed - Jan. 1: Closed JFC Post Office - Jan. 1-2: Closed Air Terminal - Dec. 31-Jan. 2: Closed RLSO Legal Assistance -Dec. 27 Sojourner application 8a.m. - noon -Dec. 31 closing at 3 p.m.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy Jan. 29: Meridiana flight attendants and ground personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

Feb. 10: Air Dolomiti flight attendants are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN: 629-6372/Commercial: 081811-6372 to register.

Dec. 27: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. Jan. 3: Developing a Spending Plan, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 3: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 6: Resume Writing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 7: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support Site FFSC Jan. 7: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) Jan. 7: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 7: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) Jan. 8: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) Jan. 8: Federal Employment Process, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 9: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 7 Sessions) Jan. 9: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

Jan. 10: Naples Central Station & Famous Pizzeria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) 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 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.)

Dec. 28: Movie Night Jan. 8: Support Site Rec Room opens Jan 9: Board Games Night Jan 11: Movie Night Jan 13: Ping Pong Tournament Jan 14: Italian Lessons Jan 15: Support Site Rec. Room Open Jan 16: Three Point Shoot Out Jan 21: Italian Lessons Jan 22: Support Site Rec. Room Open Jan 23: Game Night USO Schedule Daily Tours Dec. 27: Afternoon at the Circus Extended Tours Jan. 18-19 Florence and Pisa Weekend Feb. 14-17 Carnevale in Venice *For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

ITT Schedule Day Trips Dec 28: Wine Tasting in Taurasi Dec 29: Tarantella Show in Sorrento Dec 30: Duomo of Naples and Christmas Alley Jan 2: Naples Underground Jan 3: Fuorigrotta Market Jan 4: Island of Capri with lunch Jan 5: Wine Tasting in Avellino Jan 6: Pompeii Jan 7: Naples on Foot Extended Trips Feb 14-17: Valentine’s Day and MLK Holiday in Prague Mar 15-19: St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, Ireland Apr. 6-13: Med Cruise 2014 *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 New Youth Sports Registration Requirements: Parent Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) training course is now required to register for any youth sports program. The Training is free and at least one parent/guardian must complete the training and sign a Code of Ethics annually. Please contact Youth Activities with any questions at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Urban Adult Enrichment Instructional Classes Now Enrolling New sessions begin in January for Aikido and Krav Maga. Aikido: twice-weekly for $75 per month at Support Site Fitness Forum; new session begins Jan. 8. Urban Krav Maga (Real Self Defense) is held twice-weekly at Capo FitZone for $65 per month or $10 per individual class.

Dec 30: Kids’ Window-sill Garden Class at Youth Center. Learn how to grow an indoor window-sill garden from seed to harvest, and then learn about what you can make with your herbs. This 5 – 6 p.m. class is for ages 5 – 12 and the cost is $5 per child. Space is limited so register now at the Support Site Youth Center. For more information, call DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722 Dec 30, Dec. 31 and Jan 2: Missoula Children’s Theater Workshops. These workshops are free and open to all US dependent children in grades K-12. “Best Foot Forward” is for all levels of dancers. Session for grades K-6 will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 at the School Age Care gym. Session for teens is at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 at the Teen Center Gym. “The Actor’s Tools” is for grades 3-6 on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. in the School Age Care gym. No advance registration is necessary. For more information, call Youth Activities at DSN: 629-4722 or Teen Programs at DSN: 6294395.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party at O’Rhys Kick off 2014 with live music and a Masquerade Ball. Dress up for an evening of dancing, prizes and fun. BlueBrunch Quintet provides the music (Blues/Funk/Soul/Rock/Jazz). O’Rhys provides party favors and champagne at midnight.

There will be food specials all night long. The party is from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Entry is free to all patrons age 21 and over, military members and spouse of active-duty military, age 18 and older. For more information, call DSN 629-6979 or 081-811-6979.

Dec 31: New Year’s Eve “Bowl.”

Ring in the New Year with Cosmic Bowling at Strikers on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. A party for up to five people costs $30. Your package includes 2.5 hours of bowling with shoe rental, a pizza & salad buffet, party favors, champagne at midnight, and prizes throughout the evening. Reserve your lane now by calling DSN: 629-6976 or 081-811-6976.

O’Rhys Designated Driver Program Did you know that O’Rhys has a Designated Driver Program? If you are the DD, just register at the Strikers Front Desk to receive your wristband. During your time in the Bowling Center and O’Rhys Irish Pub, you’ll receive free sodas (or water) and chips and salsa. Don’t lose what you’ve earned. Don’t drink and drive. For more information, call DSN 629-6976 or 081-811-6976.

Jan 6: Youth Basketball Coaches Meeting & Training. This meeting is mandatory for all volunteers interested in coaching youth basketball during winter season. Plan now to attend at the Support Site Youth Center Gym at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Youth Sports, DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.

Jan 6 – Feb 7: Swim to Sorrento Journey from Naples to Sorrento via the imaginary coastline in the Capo FitZone pool.

This is a 26-kilometer self-paced swim (520 laps or 1040 lengths). Keep a log sheet; the lifeguard on duty will verify your laps. Prizes for all who finish and trophies awarded to the 1st and 2nd place finishers. For more information, please call DSN: 626-4245 or 081568-4254.

Jan 11: Navy Outdoor Recreation Single-Day Ski Trip With a minimum of 30 patrons, the NOR bus will provide round trip transport to one of several local ski resorts.

Cost is $15 per adult/$10 per child 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under (based on space availability). For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. The NOR is located at the Auto Wood Skills Center behind the Autoport. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.