PAO Notes July 31, 2014

July 31, 2014

Free Shuttle Service to Carney Park MWR will provide a free bus shuttle service for single Sailors, TLA families and all U.S. ID card holders to Carney Park from the Support Site and Capodichino from July 25 to Aug. 24. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The bus will depart from the Capo Inn stop at 10:15 a.m., the Support Site TLA bus stop at 10:45 a.m. and the Carney Park parking lot across from pool at 6:30 p.m. for its return trip. Community members can spend a day or weekend at Carney Park to enjoy the pool, picnic areas, golf course, cabin rental or other recreational gear/programs on site. Single Sailors with a Liberty card can take advantage of specific discounts at the park, including free pool access and discounted golf course fees. Riders must be at least 16 years old to ride unaccompanied. For more information, call 081-526-1579.

Reduced MWR Prices for E-5 and below, Including Family Members Beginning on Friday, Aug. 1, E-5 and below and their family members can take advantage of reduced MWR prices. Reduced prices include the Support Site and Carney Park swimming pools being $2 (4 years old and under are free); Reel Time 2 Cinema having $1 off tickets and Strikers having $1 off game prices. For more information, please contact the Support Site pool at DSN 629-6513, Reel Times 2 Cinema at DSN 629-4371 or Strikers at DSN 629-6976.

CFC-O Family Support and Youth Programs Solicitations Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP) is soliciting organizations that would be interested in the funds raised via the Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas. These funds are to improve the quality of life at overseas military installations. The board will convene the last week of August and make determinations of award levels. Organizations may solicit the FSYP committee for funds using the application enclosed in the instruction, which can be found by going to www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples and entering 'NAVSUPPACT NAPLES INST 7280.1A' in the search bar. Applications for the funds must be forwarded to NSA Naples Command Master Chief Ashley Drake at ashley.drake@eu.navy.mil no later than 4 p.m. on Aug. 22.

Navy College Office Language Testing The Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) will be offered on Friday, Aug. 8.

The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) will be offered on Thursday, Aug. 21 and Sept. 25. Seats are limited based on the number of computer workstations. Interested persons must possess a One Net Account to test. Please arrange and confirm you have obtained One Net access prior to arriving for test. Contact the Navy College Program office at DSN 626-6681 or 081-568-6681 to register and to obtain further instructions.

Registrations cannot be accepted via email.

Spooktacular Food Vendors, Event Volunteers and Booth Decorators Needed Spooktacular is scheduled for Oct. 31 at the Support Site. Trick or Treat booth decorators can be families, private organizations or groups and are needed to decorate booths and hand out candy (provided by MWR). There will be a best decorated booth contest.

Volunteers (teens welcome) are needed for the hay ride as drivers and story tellers, to distribute tickets, to decorate the event and to assist in the activities. Food vendors must be command-approved to fundraise and registration begins Sept. 2. For more information or to register, please contact Youth Activities at DSN 629-4722.

Child Maltreatment Response Class to be Offered at USNH Naples The Armed Forces Center for Child Protection will offer "Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Maltreatment Evaluations and Investigations" at USNH Naples from Aug. 5-7. All aspects of child maltreatment to include recognition, evaluation, investigation, acute management, and referrals for treatment will be covered. Attendance is recommended for healthcare professionals, law enforcement, legal professionals, social workers, family advocacy and parent support coordinators, teachers, daycare workers, and Chaplains, and will provide up to 18 CME/CNE/CEUs. Registration is free and can be completed at https://education.mods.army.mil/NavyCME. For more information, please contact LT Jentry Vranian-Wade at jentry.vranianwade@med.navy.mil.

Now-Aug. 22: Registration Open for Youth Fall Flag Football and Soccer Leagues Sign up now for the upcoming fall soccer season, for children 5-18 years old, and flag football, for children 9-18 years. Cost is $60 for first child and 20 percent discount for additional siblings. A mandatory team assessment will be held for children 9 years and up on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Carney Park at 10 a.m. Register at the Youth Center, Capo and Support Site CDCs. For more information, call the Youth Sports department at DSN 6294729 or 081-811-4729.

Now-Aug. 29: Youth Fall Gymnastics Registration Registration is now open for children who participated in the spring season and runs through Aug. 15. New student registration dates are Aug. 26-29, however prior to registration, they must be assessed. Assessments are held Aug. 26 and 27 at the Youth Center gym from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. All classes will be held from Sept. 8 to Dec. 12 with various age groups, skill levels and costs. All details are available at facebook.com/mwrnaples or by calling the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-8114722.

Aug. 1: USO Single Sailor Pool Party USO Naples is hosting a Pool Party at the Support Site pool for all single and unaccompanied service members on Friday, Aug. 1. The free event will feature musical entertainment from AFN, a wet T-shirt relay, a cannon ball contest, free food and prizes for all participants. For more information, please contact the USO at DSN 626-5713. The event will be hosted from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Base shuttle service from Capodichino to Support Site is available.

Aug. 4: Auditions for “Hansel and Gretel” with Missoula Children’s Theater Approximately 50 roles are available for students in 1st-12th grade for the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) and Missoula Children’s Theater production of “Hansel and Gretel.” Auditions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Naples High School cafeteria. Participants must complete a CYP registration form (available at auditions).

The performance will take place on Friday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

The performance is free, but space is limited. The entire community is invited. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722.

Aug. 5: National Night Out at Support Site The Naples Area National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. The event will start with a parade from the fire station to the north soccer fields by going up and down Blue Ridge Blvd and then down Arleigh Burke Way. The event is devoted to promoting community crime prevention awareness. NSA Naples Emergency Management will also be on hand for alert notification registrations. Games and food will be provided for attendees, as well as displays and participation from Italian law enforcement. Pets not allowed in the event area due to interaction with Security’s military working dogs. For more information, please contact MA1 Peter Sanders at DSN 6262207 or peter.j.sanders@eu.navy.mil.

Aug. 5: Naples Christian Homeschoolers Association Panel Discussion The Naples Christian Homeschoolers Association will hold a panel discussion led by experiences homeschoolers on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. “So You Think You Want to Homeschool...” will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is intended to help with planning and organization, what to teach, record keeping, common plans. There will also be a question and answer session. For more information, please email Lisa Kanak or Carla Kuhlmann at NaplesIThomeschool@gmail.com.

Aug. 6-7: Fleet Engagement Team Visit on Career and Community Management A team of Navy Personnel Command and BUPERS personnel from the Military Community Management and Career Management departments will conduct Fleet Engagement Team briefs to service members on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 6-7, at the Capodichino theater. The visit is intended to help command leadership teams with current manpower issues and programs, as well as promote the professional and personal development of our Sailors. They will focus on Navy force-shaping initiatives, to include career Navigator/Career Waypoint, Enlisted Community Health, Enlisted Early Transition Program and the detailing process. The brief on Wednesday, Aug. 6 will be for E-7 and above and will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be two possible sessions for E-6 and below on Thursday, Aug. 7: from 8:30 to 11 a.m. or from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call NC1 Cailao at DSN 626-5174.

Aug. 10-14: Vacation Bible School at Support Site The Support Site Chapel would like to invite children to participate in this year’s Vacation Bible School program, which includes interactive Bible fun, music, super science, KIDVID Cinema and crafts, mission work, untamed games, dinner at critter cafe and more. “Weird Animals” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel from Sunday, Aug. 10 to Thursday, Aug. 14. Children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend and 7th grade to adults are welcome to volunteer. Online registration can be completed at https.//www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/nsanaples or the form can be picked up at the chapel or other locations around base. For more information, please contact Jennifer Martin at DSN 629-4600 or email naplesvbs@hotmail.com.

Aug. 21, 2014: 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, Aug. 21. 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 Capodichino. To register for the class and for more information, please call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.

Aug. 23: Annual Mud Run at Carney Park “Let’s Get Dirty” at the Annual Mud Run at Carney Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the 2K Run starting at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K Run. Fee is $5 and includes mud pit and obstacles. T-shirts cost $5 each and are limited to the first 300 participants. Pick up your registration form in advance at the Support Site Fitness Forum or the Capodichino FitZone. All ages are welcome. For more information, please contact DSN 629-6604 or DSN 626-4266.

Sept. 12: Naples Area Air Force Ball In celebration of the Air Force’s 67th birthday, the Naples Air Force community will host the annual Naples Area Air Force Ball in Pozzuoli on Friday, Sept. 12. For more information, please email MSgt Mann at Emilene.mann@jfcnp.nato.int or TSgt Smith at Brandon.smith@ncia.nato.int.

Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Aug. 14, 18 Aug. 15

Early Closure / Limited Service MVRO and PPSO will offer limited services.

MVRO and PPSO

Scheduled Strikes in Italy Sept. 6: ENAV Air Traffic Controllers are scheduled to strike from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 13: TechnoSky air traffic controllers are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

Sept. 17: EasyJet flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

Sept. 27: Airport personnel and ENAV air traffic controllers are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 6 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.

July 31: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Note: All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration Required.

July 31: Consumer Awareness, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC July 31: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) Aug. 1: Early Childhood Parenting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 5) Aug. 4–8: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Aug. 4: Cooking for Children – Italian Donuts, 10 a.m. to noon, (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Aug. 5: Beauty Salon in Gricignano, 10 a.m.to noon, (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Aug. 6: Discover Aversa, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site - Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Aug. 6: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) Aug. 7: Credit Management, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC

Aug. 7: Learn How to Make Cream of Limoncello, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site Community Center Aug. 7: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Aug. 8: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC Aug. 8: Caserta Outlet, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Aug. 8: Early Childhood Parenting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 5) 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.)

July 31: Spades Night *There will be no August events.

USO Schedule Daily Tours Aug. 1: Wine and Dine in the Cave Aug. 2: Positano and Amalfi Aug. 3: Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius Aug. 8: Ravello in the Evening Aug. 9: Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast Aug. 10: The Ruins of Pompeii for Newcomers Extended Tours Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Labor Day on the French Riviera Sept. 13-14: Florence and Pisa Weekend Sept. 25-28: Oktoberfest Oct. 10-13: Columbus Day in London Oct. 30- Nov. 3: Halloween in Transylvania Nov. 8-11: Veteran’s Day in Paris *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

S.I.N.G.L.E.S. Trips Service members In Naples: Gathering, Living, Entertaining and Serving Have you joined the single service member group? Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Liberty Center at Capodichino. Please contact the Liberty program for more details. Upcoming activities will soon be announced.

ITT Schedule Day Trips Aug. 1: Churches of Naples Aug. 2: Wine Tasting in Benevento Aug. 3: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Aug. 4: Best of Naples Aug. 5: Pompei 1 Aug. 6: Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Solfatara

Extended Trips Aug. 23-24: Weekend in Matera Oct. 10-13: Athens Oct. 18-19: Eurochocolate Factory Tour Nov. 27-30: Thanksgiving in Istanbul *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4330 or 629-7961.

Teen Center & Benvenuti Teens (newly arriving summer teens) For information contact DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection.

Aug 1: Obstacle Course, 5 to 9 p.m.

Aug 2: GlowOFF Dance Contest w/glowsticks, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Aug 4: ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Auditions, 10 a.m.

Aug 6: NBA 2K14 Tournament, 6 p.m.

Aug 8: Kickball at Central Park, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Aug 9: Lock-In* (9-12th grades), 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (register by Aug. 8) Aug 11: Photobomb Competition, 3 to 8 p.m. *Fee Required Additional MWR Notes •

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Pre-Registration Open for 5K Color It Up Fun Run This year’s Color It Up Fun Run, open to all children and adults, will be held at the Day For Kids Event at Carney Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. Pre-register by Sept.

2 and pay $13 per adult and $8 per child (17 years and under). Registration will continue from Sept. 3-20 at a cost of $15 per adult and $10 per child. Race is limited to 500 participants who will receive a T-shirt and their own color powder pouch. The Day for Kids event is free and open to everyone and includes food, music, crafts, inflatables and a handstand contest. For more information, please call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Summer Swim Lessons Registration is open for group, private and semi-private Summer Swim Lessons at the Carney Park and Support Site pools. Various group and private lessons will be going on throughout the summer at both pools. Check out information at facebook.com/mwrnaples or call the Carney Park pool at 081-526-2140 and the Support Site pool at DSN 629-6513 or 081-811-6513.

Now-Aug. 22: Summer Reading Program at the MWR Libraries “Paws for Reading” is this year’s Summer Reading Program open to children 3-13 years old. Pick up a starter kit and book log at the Support Site Library. Check out the Library’s calendar to find out scheduled program of events. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 (Support Site) or 626-3666 (Capodichino).

Aug. 15: 4-Person Cross Country Golf Scramble Play golf with your friends on a Friday afternoon. Golfers will play from all new tee and green locations. Cost is $25 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of entry fee is returned to the prize fund. Registration dates are Aug. 1-15. For more details, please contact the Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526- 4296.