May 1, 2014
Traffic Ban in Naples Motorists in Naples are banned from driving downtown at certain times under the city's anti-pollution plan. The ban started April 28 and will run until Dec. 31. The ban includes all U.S. vehicles, except official U.S./NATO government vehicles, as they are not regulated by European catalytic converter standards, such as Euro 4 and above. The vehicle ban is excluded in some areas of Naples, including the Tangenziale, the A1 Napoli-Roma autostrada and A3 Napoli-Salerno, the SS 162 and Viale Fulco di Calabria. The ban runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. In addition, there will be Sundays in which it is prohibited to drive throughout the city from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The municipality has so far identified the following Sundays until the month of August: May 11, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3. The ban is exempt during the following days of the year: May 1, June 2, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Dec. 8, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Dec. 31. Some categories of motorists are exempt, including drivers of electric/GPL/methane vehicles, emergency services, taxis, law enforcement vehicles, vehicle with disabled people, vehicles with catalytic converter standard (Euro 4) and over; vehicles with at least three people on board (car-pooling) excluding vehicles with catalytic converter standard (Euro 0 and Euro 1). Reminder: Gaeta Drinking Water Declared Non-Potable Drinking water at Gaeta Fleet Landing and Olde Mill Inn is declared non-potable and not fit for consumption. All affected are advised to use bottled water for drinking, food preparation, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and feeding pets. For more information, contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Preventive Medicine office at DSN: 629-6299 or 081811-6299. Possible Delays Anticipated at Base Entrances Security personnel will be utilizing vehicle denial barriers randomly at the entry control gates of the bases. This could result in delays at entrances to the installations, so please plan accordingly. For safety concerns, drivers are reminded to clearly follow the gate guard’s instructions while entering installations. Mirrors Installed at Capodichino Back Gate Due to safety concerns, installation of mirrors at the back gate at Capo has been completed. One mirror is positioned right outside the gate so that drivers coming out of the base can see if there are vehicles going by, while another one has been installed right at the corner of the fuel firm so that vehicles driving from both directions can see the blind corner.
Ultrasound Services Temporarily Unavailable at USNH Naples Certain ultrasound services at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples are currently unavailable. Patients requiring routine obstetric anatomy scans, ultrasounds of the carotid arteries and aorta, and scans of infant hips may be referred to the local preferred provider network. If your healthcare provider is ordering a study that is affected, they will work with you to coordinate an appropriate network referral. All referrals for network care need to be scheduled in person at the Referral Management Center on the ground floor of the hospital in the Patient Administration hallway, Room 1319. For questions or concerns, patients and families are encouraged to contact the Utilization Management Office at DSN 629-6331 or 081-811-6331. Patients may also call DSN 629-6208 or 629-6283. Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is being conducted until May 14. 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/oha-util-midmar.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy. New Regulations Effective for NATO Forces Gas Coupons To ensure strict compliance with Italian fiscal laws and regulations, ENI gas stations will now be implementing a new automated system that will verify the fuel pumped reflects the liter amount on the NATO Forces gas coupons utilized. Please ensure that the exact coupon liter quantity is pumped into the vehicle as any difference must be paid to the gas station at the full pump price. Please Note: the pump price will depend on the pump utilized during the fueling of the vehicle, served/servitor or self/fai da te. The self/fai da te pump is cheaper than the served/servito. Under no circumstances can eligible members give NATO Forces gas coupons to ENI gas station personnel that do not reflect the liters actually pumped into the vehicle. As a reminder, NATO Forces gas coupons must only be used at authorized ENI/AGIP gas stations. Gas stations displaying signs accepting NATO Forces gas coupons, but that do not pertain to ENI must not be used when fueling a vehicle with NATO Forces gas coupons. For additional information, contact Bartolomeo Di Muccio, Tax-free Products Administrator, at DSN 626-5439 or 081 568 5439. Skate Park Closed Until Further Notice After extensive renovations, the Skate Park is almost complete and nearly ready for use. However, this is a reminder that the park remains off-limits until the perimeter fence is complete. Currently, areas of fence are exposed, unfinished and might pose potential safety hazards. The internal part of the park is complete, but work is scheduled on the fence to be complete by May 7. Please be patient until the fence is complete. Important Notice to Support Site Housing Residents Ensure all items in the common areas, basements, and bike racks are properly tagged with building and apartment numbers, visible from a distance. Items include strollers, bicycles, and furniture along with anything else not secured or labeled. During the scheduled dates posted on each unit, Housing will be removing all items that are not properly tagged or secured. Items not correctly marked will be disposed of as bulky items. This is an ongoing effort to help clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or
otherwise abandoned. For questions please contact Peter Parillo at DSN 629-4287 or 081811-4287. Spring Maintenance at Support Site Housing Spring Housing maintenance is ongoing at Support Site. Residents are encouraged to pay attention to posted dates on their buildings and check the NSA Naples Housing office Facebook page for more information. Craft Vendors Needed for Festa Americana Craft vendors are needed for Festa Americana, July 5, at Carney Park. Craft spaces are open to local vendors, non-U.S. residents and approved private organizations only for $100. For more information and to reserve your space, call the NOR Center at Carney Park 081-526-1579. Now-May 5: Navy College Office Closure The Navy College Office will be closed April 21-May 5. Frequently asked questions concerning Tuition Assistance can be located at http://www.navycollege.navy.mil. To speak with a counselor at the Virtual Education Center contact DSN 312-492-4684 or Toll Free 011-1-877-838-1659 from noon to 3 a.m. Now-May 9: DoDDS Registration for 2014-2015 School Year Naples Elementary School and Naples Middle/High School will conduct registration for the 2014-2015 school year from April 28 to May 9 for new, returning and Kindergarten students. If you are scheduled to PCS this summer, there is also a disenrollment process. Please check with your applicable school for specific times and paperwork requirements. Registration is required yearly as a means to establish eligibility for tuition-free or tuition enrollment, but more importantly to establish grade level class enrollments as close as possible to pupil-teacher ratio benchmarks. Now - June 30: Limited Veterinary Treatment Facility Availability In the European theater, Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR) system training and implementation is scheduled until June 30, during which time VTF operations at the NSA Naples VTF will be reduced significantly to allow for integration of the new system. After implementation of the ROVR system, veterinary patient records will be capable of being electronically transferred to all military locations, and will allow for standardization of prices and practices throughout all military locations. Customers should be aware of the reduction in services available and immediately locate a local national veterinary facility for animal care. Summer Day Camp Registration Now Open Summer Day Camp Registration for currently enrolled School Age Care children ages 513 will is now open. Adventure Plus Camp is for 10-13 year-olds, and includes exciting field trips, rock wall climbing, robotics and more fun. Register at the Support Site Youth Center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Day Camp runs weekly, from June 16 to Aug. 22. For more information call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. May 3: Cinco de Mayo at O’Rhys DJ Wendy “Chiquita” Ross spins the best in Tejano and Salsa music. Lots of prizes, giveaways and a free taco bar from 9 to 10 p.m. For more information, call O’Rhys at DSN 629-6976 or 081-811-6976.
May 5: Short Notice: ACT Testing Opportunity at Navy College Office Two sessions will be offered Monday, May 5 for ACT Testing at the NSA Naples Navy College Office, due to a proctor traveling from the Sigonella office. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to test prior to boards. For more information, stop by the Navy College Office Monday, May 5. May 5 & 6: Chuck Milligan Comedy Hypnotist Shows Two free shows are available at the Support Site: May 5, an adults-only show at O’Rhys Irish Pub in Strikers Bowling Center. Show starts at 6 p.m. Must be 21 or over to be in the pub. Exceptions are Military members and Active Duty spouses age 18+. On May 6, all ages are invited to the Reel Times 2 Theater, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Community Events at DSN 629-4894/ or 081-568-4894.
May 6-7, 8-9: Oxygen Military Couples Seminars The two-day Oxygen Military Couples seminar, sponsored by USO and Stronger Families, has no cost to service members. It is open to all military couples, married or in a stable relationship, and is geared to help couples enhance their relationship, deal with stress that caused by deployments, reconnect and rekindle. Two seminars will be offered during the span of one week at the Capo Navy Gateway Inn conference room, on May 67 and May 8-9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee break and lunch will be provided. Advance registration is required, at http://oxygenforyourrelationships.com/67may-seminar-naples or http://oxygenforyourrelationships.com/89may-seminar-naples. May 6-8: Men’s Varsity Soccer Team Tryouts NSA Naples Men's Varsity Soccer Team will be holding tryouts at the Support Site South Fields as follows: May 6 & 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and May 7 from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. For additional information, please contact MWR Intramural Sports at DSN 629-6528/6529 or 081-811-6528/6529. May 7: Deadline to enter the Godzilla 3D Overseas Free Sneak Preview Giveaway Show will be at the Reel Times 2 Cinema on Saturday, May 10 at 8:30 p.m. Go to https://www.facebook.com/mwrnaples, “Like” the post and leave a comment, stating who you would bring. Winners receive one pair of tickets and $2 off a large popcorn. 3D glasses are not included. Open to US ID card holders, age 13 and older (one entry per person). Additional tickets will be drawn for Single Sailors only, who must enter at the Capo Liberty Center. Deadline for all entries is May 7. Winners will be notified May 8. May 7: Mother's Day Craft with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots is holding a craft event for families with young children on May 7 at the Support Site food court. All materials will be provided. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club or https://www.facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples. May 7, June 4: Child Find Screenings Naples Elementary School will hold two more child find screenings for children ages 3-5 May 7 and June 4. Child Find locates and identifies children 3 through 5 years of age who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and are in need of special education and related services. Early identification of developmental delays can often prevent serious learning problems for children when they reach school age. Children must go through the registration process to be screened. For more information, please contact Theresa.burley@eu.dodea.edu or DSN 629-4133.
May 9: British Festival in Lago Patria The British community is scheduled to host a festival called British Fete 2014 on Friday, May 9, at British Forces School and the 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 Field Gun demonstration, 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 during the event, visit www.brit-fete.com. May 10: Stargazing at Carney Park View one of the best nights of the year for stargazing at Carney Park, Saturday, May 10, starting at 8:15 p.m. Telescopes, a multimedia presentation, and expert knowledge will be provided by Astrocampania, a local non-profit team of astronomy enthusiasts. Food will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m., and a 20% off lodging special will be offered for cabins at Carney Park. All ages welcome. LN fees will be waived for the first 50 Carney Park LN Card Holders (and their immediate family members) to register with WRA in advance. Spaces are limited; register soon. Contact the WRA offices at Capodichino and the Support Site for more information. Advance registration is required. May 12: May Birthday Party Celebrate May birthdays on Monday, May 12. Light snacks will be provided; feel free to bring something to share. Meet at the newly renovated "Rainbow Park" playground behind the tennis courts. The event starts at 11 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club or https://www.facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples. May 16: Naples Elementary School PTA Spring Carnival The NES PTA Spring Carnival fundraising event will be held at Naples Elementary School from 4 to 7 p.m. May 16. Advance tickets will be six for $1 until May 12, four tickets for $1 until May 16. In addition to the game tickets, a meal ticket will be available for $5. Flyers will be sent home regarding ticket sales. If you do not have a child at NES, please contact the PTA directly to purchase tickets. The PTA will need volunteers to help with collecting tickets and running games, set up and clean up. If you have experience with face-painting, balloon art, or would just like to volunteer your time, please contact the NES PTA. For more information, contact the NES PTA at nes.pta1@gmail.com. May 19-20: Transition GPS Technical Track Workshop FFSC is offering a pilot Transition GPS Technical Track two-day workshop for those interested in pursuing a technical career after the military who have completed the TAP five-day workshop. This track can help define technical career goals, identify required credentials, find career technical training opportunities and assist personnel in utilizing VA education benefits. The class will be held at the Fleet & Family Support Center on the Support Site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact your Command Career Counselor for more information or to register. May 28: Naples Elementary School Hosting ‘Moovin’ On Up’ Moovin' On Up is a transition event for Pre-K- 5th graders at Naples Elementary School. The event will take place on May 28, from 4-5:30 p.m. at NES. All commands and private organizations that organize children's activities in the summer are encouraged to
reserve a table ASAP to share information with parents and children. Please contact the School Liaison office at 629-6549 for additional information. You may also email Jennifer.Sharp@eu.dodea.edu. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service May 5 May 16
JFC Post Office, Package Pickup at Parking Garage
Early Closure / Limited Service NMCRS offices open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. only. Capo and Support Site Post Offices open until 11 a.m. for Mail Call only
Scheduled Strikes in Italy May 3: ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) airport personnel are scheduled to strike from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 3: SEA and SEA Handling airport personnel in Milan airports are scheduled to strike from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 3 - 8: Gas stations on Italian Autostrada (A1 and others) are scheduled to strike from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day beginning on May 3 (Saturday) and continuing through May 8 (Thursday). May 16: ALITALIA personnel are scheduled to strike from noon to 4 p.m. May 16: Airport personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. May 28: Trenitalia railway personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting 9 p.m. on May 28. May 30: MERIDIANA personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. May 2: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC May 5-9: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC May 5: Visit the Waterfront and The Egg Castle, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Leaves from Capo – Meeting Point is at McDonald’s Café next to the Naples airport) May 6: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon , Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) May 7: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (1 of 4 Sessions) May 7: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC May 8: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC May 8: Develop a Spending Plan, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Support Site May 9: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 7 Sessions) May 12: Cultural Tips with Tiziana, 9 to 10 a.m., TLA Coffee Shop 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.) May 3: Movie Night May 6: Video Game Night (PS4 & XBOX ONE) May 7: Italian Lessons (Support Site Barracks)
May 8: Board Games Night May 13: Car Simulator Contest May 14: Spades Night May 14: Italian Lessons (Support Site Barracks) May 15: Staff Challenge S.I.N.G.L.E.S. TRIPS May 10: Hiking Through History Tours includes: San Severo Chapel Museum, Naples Underground, Christmas Alley. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring Euro. USO Schedule Daily Tours May 2: Sushi and Jazz May 3: Rome City Center and Hard Rock CafĂŠ Extended Tours 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 June 13-15 Rimini, San Marino e Mirabilandia *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips May 2: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri May 3: Catacombs of S. Gennaro May 4: Amalfi Coast with Lunch May 5: Naples Cemetery May 6: Ice Cream Factory *Special Month of the Military Child tour Extended Trips CitySightseeing Tickets available at ITT: Tickets for the Naples open top bus (hop on, hop off) are valid 24 hours with four routes to follow. Purchase tickets at a discounted rate (â‚Ź16 per adult) at either Capo or Support Site ITT Office. Child tickets are available on the bus only. For more details visit www.mwritt.org or call ITT Capo at DSN 6264471 or ITT Support Site at DSN 626-7906. *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN 626-4471 or 629-7906.