Aug. 7, 2014
Command Sponsorship Available in Italy for Same-Sex Spouses Navy Personnel Command released a recent update allowing same-sex military spouses to move to U.S. bases in Italy as command-sponsored dependents. This new agreement with Italy means spouses and family members can receive special visa protections that allow them to stay in the country continuously. Service members can request command sponsorship through their reporting command. For additional information from Navy Personnel Command regarding post-repeal guidance, frequently asked questions, allowable OCONUS assignment areas and training, please visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/dadt/Pages/default.aspx. Unmanned Fitness Center at Capodichino Extends Authorized Users List Access to the Capodichino Unmanned Fitness Center in the Fit Zone gym during unmanned hours will be available to all active-duty service members, Reservists, and first responders (fire, police, etc.) effective Friday, Aug. 8. The updated registration forms are available for pick up at the Capodichino Fit Zone gym. The Unmanned Fitness Hours at the Fit Zone gym are currently: Monday- Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.; Friday from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information, please call the Capodichino Fit Zone gym at DSN 626-4266 or the Support Site Fit Forum gym at DSN 629-6601. Reduced MWR Prices for E-5 and below, Including Family Members E-5 and below and their family members can now take advantage of reduced MWR prices as of Aug. 1. 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. 2014 Naples Area Navy Ball, Oct. 18 in Castel Volturno The Naples Area Navy Ball will be held in Castel Volturno on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Navy Ball committee will begin selling tickets in September. Parents Night Out through the Child Development Center (CDC) will be held in conjunction with the Navy Ball; sign-ups will begin in September. Visit the “Naples Area Navy Ball� Facebook for more information, or contact LT Rice at DSN 626-6893 or YNC Weier at DSN 626-2871. Save the date! 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. 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. 320 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. Registration Open for USO Dodge Ball Tournament and BBQ Registration is now open for 16 teams to take part in USO Naples’ first dodge ball tournament, which will be hosted on Thursday, Aug. 28. The tournament registration fee is $25 and the grand prize will include a trophy, medals and a $500 gift card for a command MWR fund or private organization of your choice. Teams can represent a command, a department, a private base recognized organization or a group of friends. Each team will be requested to have seven players (at least two members must be single or unaccompanied service members). Teams need a unique team name and a unifying article of choice (shoes, hats, shirts etc.). The deadline to enroll is Aug. 18. For more information, please call the USO at DSN 626-5713, stop by their offices, or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usonaples. 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. 8: U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Decon Response Team Conducting Training The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Decontamination Emergency Response Team will be conducting First Receiver Operation Training on Friday, Aug. 8th near the Emergency entrance. The training will teach hospital staff the life-saving skills required to triage, initiate field treatment, decontaminate and save victims from exposure to Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN), or hazardous materials. The participants will be wearing protective suits and masks during the exercise and will process a staff member and a mannequin through the decontamination tent to demonstrate their skills. The public is more than welcome to observe the drill if they are in the area.
Aug 8: Missoula Children’s Theater Presents “Hansel and Gretel” Approximately 65 children will be participating in a production of “Hansel and Gretel” at the Naples High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. The Missoula Children’s Theater and Child and Youth Programs invite the entire community to this free event. Space is limited, so please arrive early. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722. Aug 8: Concert Under The Stars with Flagship Flagship, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Rock Band, will perform a concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Support Site Central Park on Friday, Aug. 8. The event is free and open to everyone. Chairs and blankets are welcome at the event. Food and beverages will be available for sale. For more information, please call DSN 626-4894. 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 13: Dessertfest at Central Park Join Youth Activities in a picnic-style fun evening to watch what the Summer Camp children have been working on all summer. There will be fun and entertainment for all beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a dessert to share for the potluck and don't forget your blankets and chairs! For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081811-4722. Aug 14: University of San Diego Men’s Basketball Team Visits Naples The San Diego Toreros basketball team players will hold two youth basketball clinics and a 40-minute game with the NSA Naples basketball team on Thursday, Aug. 14. The clinics and game will be held at the Naples High School. The free youth clinic for students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade will be from 1 to 2 p.m. and the one for grades 7-12 will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration for the youth clinics begin one hour before their start time. A parent or guardian must be present at registration, drop-off and pick-up for both clinics. The Toreros team will play two 20-minute halves against the NSA Naples Basketball Team at 5 p.m. The game is free and open to the entire community, with an autograph session to follow. For more information, call DSN 6294390 or 081-811-4390. Aug. 14: “Paws 2 Read” Program and USO Free BBQ USO and its volunteer committee will host a Free BBQ for area military children during the MWR’s “Paws 2 Read” Library event on Thursday, Aug. 14. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served at the Village Forum area on Support Site from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information on the free food program, please contact the USO at DSN 629-4903.
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. Aug. 19-21: American Soccer Club of Naples Tryouts The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Naples will be holding tryouts for the upcoming season Aug. 19-21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The tryouts will take place at the NSA Naples Support Site north soccer fields near the skate park. All U.S. and NATO ID cardholder dependents between the ages of 6 and 19 are eligible to take part in the tryouts. Player selections will be based on the following criteria: athletic ability/agility, technical soccer skills, ability to follow direction, positive attitude, good sportsmanship and the dedication of the player/parent to be part of an ASC team for the season. All children attending tryouts will be required to wear proper athletic clothes, soccer spikes, shin-guards, and a full water bottle. It is requested that players attend all three sessions of tryouts. There is no cost for tryouts. If there are any questions regarding ASC or tryouts, please visit our website, www.ascnapoli.com or contact our membership director at membership@ascnapoli.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. Aug. 25-26: Technical Track Workshop at FFSC Fleet and Family Support Center is offering a Technical Track two-day workshop, Aug. 25-26. The workshop is designed to assist individuals interested in pursuing a technical career after the military through defining technical career goals, identifying required credentials, finding career technical training opportunities and utilizing VA education benefits. Interested participants do not need to be in the process of transitioning to attend this class. The class will be held at the FFSC office on the Support Site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact your Command Career Counselor or the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 for more information or to register. Sept. 7: Contemporary Christian Service’s Ministry Fair There will be a Contemporary Christian Service Ministry Fair held at the Support Site Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Find out how to use your talents and have an impact in your surrounding community. Opportunities to serve include dance, music, AWANA club, Protestant Women of the Chapel, Club Beyond and
many more! Come out and see how to get involved. For more information, contact the chapel offices at DSN 629-4600. 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. Sept. 12-14: CREDO Father and Son Retreat The Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia CREDO team will host a Father and Son retreat where fathers work to further build strong relationships with their son(s). It will be held at a resort in Castel Volturno. To register or for more information, contact the CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255, or email CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Also, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service
Early Closure / Limited Service
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NMCRS open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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MVRO and PPSO will offer limited services. No Sojourner Permit Processing at RLSO. No Sojourner Permit Processing at RLSO. NMCRS open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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NMCRS open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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. 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) Aug. 13: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) Aug. 14: Early Childhood Parenting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (5 of 5)` Aug. 15: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC
Aug. 18–22: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Aug. 20: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Capo Region FFSC Conference Room (1 of 2 Sessions) Aug. 21: Banking and Financial Services, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Aug. 22: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC Aug. 22: Federal Employment Process, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Aug. 25–26: Transition GPS Career Tracks: Technical Track, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Aug. 26: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Aug. 26: Learn About Common Hand Gestures Seen in and Around Naples, 10 to 11 a.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.) *There are no August events. USO Schedule Daily Tours Aug. 8: Ravello in the Evening Aug. 9: Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast Aug. 10: The Ruins of Pompeii for Newcomers Aug. 15: Wine and Dine Under the Stars Aug. 16: Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast Aug. 22: Sorrento by Night 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. 8: Pompei 1 Aug. 9: Amalfi Coast – Special Aug. 10: Vietri Shopping Aug. 16: Historical Rome and its Underground
Aug. 17: Zoosafari Adventure Aug. 22: Sorrento Shopping - Special Aug. 23: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Aug. 24: Rome Transportation only - Special Aug. 29: Naples in the evening & Archeological Museum Aug. 30: Wine Tasting in Taurasi Aug. 31: Pompei 3 – Special Extended Trips Aug. 23-24: Weekend in Matera Sept. 19-21: Tuscany Wine Tasting Extravaganza! 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. 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. Aug. 13: Water Balloon Fight Club (round 4). 6 p.m. Aug. 15: Pool Party and Home Run Derby at Carney Park*, 2-8 p.m. Aug. 16: Heat of Summer: Scavenger Hunt at Support Site, 7 p.m. Aug. 19: Teens vs. Staff Bowling and Pizza*, 2 p.m. (register by Aug. 18) Aug. 19: Bowling*, 5:45 p.m. (Bowling Center) Aug. 20: Teen Dunk Competition, 6 p.m. Aug. 22: Back2School Block Party and Chalk the Walk, 3-6 p.m. *Fee Required Additional MWR Notes •
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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. 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
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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. 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 12: Free Vehicle Workshop at AWSC Learn how to check a vehicle’s vital fluids, brakes, windshield wipers, tires, radiator, seat belts, etc. and how to perform other tasks with the help of the Auto Skills Center’s expert mechanics. Workshop runs from 3:30-5 p.m., every 30 min. Call AWSC to register, DSN 629-4971.