May 8, 2014 Traffic Ban in Naples Motorists are restricted from driving in the city of Naples 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 (this information can be found on the vehicle’s registration). 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). May 10: Capo Base-wide Gas Outage There will be a base-wide gas outage at Capodichino this Saturday, May 10, from 7 a.m. 7 p.m. The outage will take place in order to replace a valve on the main line. Hot water, gas appliances, and heaters will all be out of service. 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. Notification of Mail Return As has been announced for several months, all personnel should have been changing their mailing addresses to the new Zip+4 construct. The deadline for this change was April 15. Starting July 1, mail not utilizing the Zip+4 construct will be returned to sender. Please contact your mail orderly if you have not received your new address or have had any trouble changing your address so we can ensure no vital mail is returned.
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. Missing Manhole Covers Outside Support Site Perimeter Road Those in the community who bike or jog the perimeter road external to Support Site should exercise caution due to missing/overturned manhole covers. 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. Priority 1 registration begins May 7 for active-duty single parents with custody and active-duty dual-military parents. Summer Day Camp runs weekly, from June 16 to Aug. 22. For more information call DSN 629-4722 or 081-8114722. May 9: Free Mother’s Day Portraits Last spots are open for the USO’s Mother’s Day Portraits at Central Park on Support Site for Friday, May 9. USO is partnering with professional photographer and community member Arturo Paulino to gift moms with beautiful photos of their families. This event is free of charge, but registration is required. Please call USO Naples at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. May 9: Deadline to Register for May 12-17 Lifeguard Training Course Sign up at the Support Site gym front desk for the class to be held at the Support Site pool May 12-17 (after-school weekdays and a full weekend). $99 per person includes training materials, pocket mask and 2-year certifications for Lifeguard training, First Aid training, and CPR/AED. Participants must take the required course pre-test May 12 at 3 p.m. at the Support Site pool. For more information contact the Aquatics Director at 331197-4119, or Aquatics office DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4252. May 10: Stargazing at Carney Park View one of the best nights of the year for stargazing at Carney Park on Saturday, May 10, at 8:15 p.m. Weather permitting, Saturn will be visible. 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
percent off lodging special is being offered for cabins at Carney Park. All ages are welcome at this free event. 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, please visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club or www.Facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples. May 14: Navy Voluntary Education Program 40th Anniversary Celebration The Navy College Program Naples is holding a mid-day reception with guest speaker Rear Adm. Jack Scorby in the Bella Napoli court area on Wednesday, May 14 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Navy’s Voluntary Education (VOLED) program. In addition to celebrating the development of well-rounded Sailors, the Navy College Program will have faculty members in attendance to meet. The event is open to everyone and will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Deborah Harris-Sims at DSN: 626-6678. May 15: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A free 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, May 15. 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. 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. on Friday, 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 16-18: Carney Park Golf Course Club Championships Register by May 14 for three days of fun and competition. Mens, Ladies, and Senior divisions. $40 per person plus daily green fees. 100% of entry fee will be returned to prize fund and food and beverages. U.S. Golf Association or R&A handicap required. For more information, call the Golf Course at 081-526-4296. 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 10
Capo FitZone gym and pool
May 16
JFC Post Office, Package Pickup at Parking Garage
Early Closure / Limited Service
Capo and Support Site Post Offices open until 11 a.m. for Mail Call only. No legal appointments available at RLSO; limited hours for POA and Sojourner Permit processing by appointment only until 1 p.m. Call DSN 626-4576 for appt.)
Scheduled Strikes in Italy May 16: ALITALIA personnel are scheduled to strike from noon to 4 p.m., MERIDIANA personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, EASYJET flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. SEA and SEA Handling airport personnel in Milan airports are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) airport personnel are scheduled to strike for 1 hour, from 2 to 3 p.m. 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: Airport personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. MERIDIANA/AIR ITALY flight and ground personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. EASYJET flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. SEA and SEA Handling airport personnel in Milan airports are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, with different starting times depending on the specific location. June 11: ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) airport personnel are scheduled to strike for 4 hours, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. 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 May 13: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) May 14: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Car Pool from Support Site – Meeting point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) May 14: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (2 of 4 Sessions) May 15: Explore Pozzuoli and the Phlegrean Fields, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., (Carpool from Capo – Meeting point is outside the 1st parking garage on base by the main gate) May 15: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 7 Sessions) May 15: Resume Writing, 1 to 4 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.) 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 9: Hidden Treasures of Herculaneum May 10: Monthly Special: Shopping in Sorrento May 11: Mother’s Day Breakfast and City Tour Extended Tours May 23-26 Memorial Day in Venice and Verona June 13-15 Rimini, San Marino e Mirabilandia July 29-Aug. 5 The Greek Island of Zakynthos Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Labor Day on the French Riviera *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips May 9: Wine Tasting in Benevento May 10: Rome Shopping May 11: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri May 12: Best Eats of Naples May 13: Naples Underground May 14: Castles of Naples May 15: Capua Amphitheater 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 (₏16 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.