PAO Notes March 27, 2014

March 27, 2014

March 28: Remembrance Service for Chaplain John Keith A remembrance service will be held for Lt. Cmdr. John Keith at the Support Site Chapel on Friday, March 28 at 1 p.m. Uniform for participants is Service Dress Blue with ribbons. Uniform for guests is Service Dress Blue with ribbons, uniform of the day or appropriate civilian attire. There will be a small reception following the remembrance service. For more information, please call the Support Site Chapel at DSN 629-4600 or 081-811-4600.

Now - April 23: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey Opens The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is being conducted until April 23. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.

Smoking Area Cleanliness Must Be Maintained The smoking area between the Capo Clinic and the Bella Napoli food court will be secured if cleanliness and courtesy are not maintained. Cigarette butts are to be discarded in the provided trash receptacles and spitting on the ground and around others is unacceptable.

Eggstravaganza Volunteers Needed This annual Carney Park event is the highlight of MWR’s spring calendar. Volunteers are needed for the kiddie rides and activities, candy distribution, crowd control, crafts, and a Bunny and Bunny Assistant. Transportation will be available from Support Site to Carney Park for all volunteers. The event will be on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Sure Start Parent Informational Meetings for Enlisted Personnel There will be informational meetings for enlisted personnel (E-1 thru E-8) interested in applying to the Sure Start program for the 2014/2015 school year. The meetings will be held in the Sure Start room at the Naples Elementary School. The meetings will cover eligibility requirements and information about the Sure Start program and are for adults only. Sure Start is for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel who are 4 years old by Sept. 1, with priority given to E-1 to E-4 families. Meetings are scheduled for April 3 at 3 p.m., April 15 at 5 p.m., and April 24 at 3 p.m. For more information, please call Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4682 or the Naples Elementary School at DSN 6294037.

Navy College Office Testing Schedule The Navy College Office is offering the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) every Tuesday and Thursday through April 10. After April 10, a new schedule will be determined and announced. Interested persons must possess a One Net Account to test. Please contact CDR Marc Scotchlas at DSN: 626-2518 or Dr. Harris-Sims in the Navy College Office at nco.naples@eu.navy.mil to sign up.

March 30: USO Free Bingo USO Naples will host a free Spring Bingo event on Sunday, March 30 at the Naples High School cafeteria from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The event will feature bingo games, giveaways and food vendors. Bingo prizes include gift baskets, electronics, home appliances and more.

Doors open at 3 p.m. and seating is first come, first serve. For more info, please contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

March 30: Intramural Softball Officials’ Clinic Individuals interested in officiating adult softball games are required to attend a mandatory Officials’ Clinic on Sunday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room. No experience is necessary and you will be compensated for games you officiate. For more information, call Intramural Sports at DSN 629-6528/29 or 081-811-6528/29.

March 31: Registration for April and May Swim Lessons Group and private swim lessons will be offered beginning on Saturday, April 19. Group lessons are four consecutive Saturdays lasting 40 minutes, and the fee is $30 per participant for the month. Class times vary based on age and ability. Private lessons are offered on Saturdays as well for a fee of $20 per 30-minute lesson or $75 for 4 private lessons. Payment is by cash or check only and the deadline for registration is 4 p.m. on Friday, March 28. Class minimum/maximum is 3/6 and class will not be held if minimum is not met. For more information, please call the Capo Fit Zone Pool at DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.

March 31 – April 4: Registration for Spring 2014 Gymnastics and Tumbling Classes Spaces available for all ages. Parents may sign up for a 15-minute assessment at the front desk, which are required for grades K-6th prior to registration and will be held during registration week, from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the Youth Center gym. All other children can register at any time on a first come, first served basis. PAYS certificate is required to register. Space is limited. Call Youth Activities for more information, including class days and times. DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

April 2: Rob Lake Magic presented by Armed Forces Entertainment The Rob Lake Magic show is in the Naples High School multi-purpose room at 5 p.m. with autographs to follow. Admission is free to all US ID card holders. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Community Events Director at DSN 626-4984 or 081-568-4894.

April 3: Naples Area Women’s Symposium All hands are invited to a daylong active-duty Women’s Symposium April 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Capo Theater. Distinguished guest speakers, interactive panels, breakout sessions, and enlisted/officer specific forums will be featured. Lunch and memento will

be provided to first 100 active-duty registrants. A registration table will be available near the Bella Napoli food court from 7 to 8:30 a.m. March 28. For more information, contact Lt. Liza Dougherty, DSN 626-5907.

April 5: SS7 Bridge Clean Up with NASCPOA The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association will be conducting another clean-up and brush removal of the SS7 bridge adjacent to Support Site on Saturday, April 5. The clean-up will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to all personnel 18 and older.

Volunteers should bring gloves and wear bright clothing, or a reflective vest. For additional information, please call Brent Paucke at 626-6884 or 081-568-6884.

April 8: Coffee Talk with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots is holding a coffee talk for families with young children on Tuesday, April 8 at the TLA Chock Full o’Nuts. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Connectthe-Tots-Club or https://www.facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy March 30 - ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) personnel are scheduled to strike for 4 hours from 12:30 to 16:30.

April 11 - MERIDIANA personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

April 12 - Trenitalia railway personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting at 9 p.m. on April 12 until 9 p.m. on April 13.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register.

March 28, Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 31 – April 04, Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 2, Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (1 of 5 Sessions) April 3, Gricignano Market, 9 to 11 a.m., (Carpool from SS – Meeting Point is inside Support site TLA Lobby) April 3, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) April 3, Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (5 of 7 Sessions) April 4, Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC April 4, I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC 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 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, Sundays from 1 to 9 p.m., and noon to 6 p.m. on Holidays.

Liberty Center Events (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.)

March 29: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m.

April 5: Movie Night April 8: Car Simulator Contest April 9: Video Game Night (PS4 & XBOX ONE) April 10: Board Game Night

April 11: Checkers Night April 12: Movie Night April 15: Pool Tourney April 16: Casino Night Day/Evening Trips with SINGLES (Sailors in Naples; Gathering, Living, Entertaining and Serving) March 29: A Day in Rome April 5: Paintball at Carney Park April 19: Bowling at Support Site Strikers April 19: 80’s Night at the Liberty Center USO Schedule Daily Tours March 29- The Island of Capri March 30- Hiking the Path of Gods April 4- Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping (family friendly) April 5- Tivoli and Hadrian’s Villa Extended Tours April 12-13 Spring Weekend in Perugia and Assisi April 19-20 Easter in Florence and Pisa May 10-11 Mother's day Weekend in Ischia May 23-26 Memorial Day in Venice and Verona May 24-26 Memorial Day on the Beach Resort *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

ITT Schedule Day Trips March 28: Naples in the Evening March 29: Tarantella in Sorrento March 30: Catacombs of Naples April 1: Naples Down the Hill April 2: Monteruscello Market April 3: Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Solfatara April 4: Pasta Factory and the Roman Villas April 5: Wine Tasting in Benevento April 6: Ercolano and Mt. Vesuvio April 7: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Extended Trips April 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 •

Strikers Bowling Center Spring/Summer Hours. New hours are now in effect for the Support Site bowling center, and are available at www.facebook.com/mwrnaples.