Sept. 4, 2014
SAT Prep Workshop for Naples High School Students Child and Youth Programs is offering a six-day workshop at the Naples High School Library from 6-9 p.m. for students registered for an upcoming SAT exam. The cost is $75, which includes 18 hours of classroom instruction by licensed instructor, online practice exams and official Study Board SAT Study Guide. The workshop is scheduled to be held Sept. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and Oct. 1. Space is limited to 30 participants so register only if you can attend all six dates. Registrations can be taken at the Youth Center. For more information, call the Teen Center at DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395. New Support Site Pavilion Reservation System Pavilions and gazebos on the Support Site can be reserved through a form available at the Support Site Child Development Center (CDC) or by emailing Christopher.kasparek@eu.navy.mil. The requester will receive a confirmation through the Pavilion Reservation Calendar, which should be printed and taken to the event. The reservations are not for playground areas. Individuals can make pavilion reservations 60 days in advance, command or private organization events can be made 180 days in advance, and large functions (concerts in the park, National Night Out, etc.) can be made one year in advance. For more information, please call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390. Base Pool Hours of Operation Throughout September The Capodichino base pool is now open from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Support Site base pool will remain open for recreational swimming on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 5: A Night of Prayer and Praise with PWOC Join other women in the community with A Night of Prayer and Praise hosted by Protestant Women of the Chapel on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Support Site Chapel. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will not be offering childcare. It will be an evening of praise, worship and prayer. For more information, contact the chapel at DSN 629-4600. Sept. 5, 19: Navy Second Class Swimmer Qualification Testing Navy Second-Class Swimmer qualification testing will take place on Friday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 19. It is open to active-duty personnel. Requirements include 25m each of front crawl, back crawl, breast-stroke, elementary backstroke; abandon ship (tower) jump into deep water; timed prone and supine floats. Each element must be performed to standards as per NETC1552/16. Email an attendance request to deborah.moors@eu.navy.mil.
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. 8: USO and Religious Ministries Sailor Outreach BBQ Service members are invited to the Capo Barracks Barbecue Pit for a free barbecue lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8. There will be information on programs available for Sailors in the Naples area, as well as a drawing for a free USO Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast tour. For more information, contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or the Chapel at DSN 626-3539. Sept. 8-26: September Lifeguard Training Course Get certified to be able to work as a lifeguard next summer. The Lifeguard Training Course will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Support Site pool. Cost is $99.00 per person and includes all required materials. For more information or to register, stop by the Support Site pool during operational days/ hours (Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or call DSN 629-6513. Sept. 9: Plain White T’s to Perform at Support Site The Plain White T’s will be performing a concert for the military community on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site’s Central Park with a pre-show beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be an autograph session following the show. Food and beverages will be sold at the event and the performance will be held in the Support Site Fitness Forum in case of inclement weather. For more information, please call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. Sept. 9: Naples Elementary School Open House Naples Elementary School will hold an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Parents are invited to meet their children’s teacher(s), discuss classroom routines and expectations, and get important information on school programs and the school’s methods of communication. For questions or additional information, please contact Corinne Ransberger at DSN 629-4038. Sept. 13: USO Jazz Under the Stars Join the USO at the Village Forum Square on Support Site from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 for an evening of jazz with a Big Band ensemble. The 19 piece Allied Forces Jazz Diplomats, from U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, will perform. Enjoy an evening dining alfresco under the soft glow of candle light as food vendors and free seating will be available. For more information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or stop by their centers. Sept. 17: Transitioning Process Brief for Service Members and Spouses The Fleet and Family Support Center will be holding a standalone brief on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Capodichino Chapel. It is designed for service members and their spouses who are transitioning soon, retiring with TRICARE or Survivor Benefits Plan questions, or have questions regarding the check-out process or their Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Representatives from Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), TRICARE, Survivor Benefits Plan and Veterans Affairs will be there to answer
questions about the transition process. This presentation is open to everyone, including spouses, and does not require registration. For more information, please contact FFSC at 629-6372. Sept. 17: Child Find Developmental Screening at Elementary School The first child find screening will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Naples Elementary School. Any child between the ages of 3- 5 can have a free developmental screening. Pre-registration is required for the screening. Contact Theresa Burley via email at Theresa.burley@eu.dodea.edu for more information. Subsequent screenings will be held the third Wednesday of each month. Sept. 19: German Oktoberfest 2014 at JFC Naples The German military community is scheduled to host the German Octoberfest 2014 on Friday, Sept. 19 between 11:30 a.m. and midnight at the Motor Pool of the Allied Joint Forces Command’s Base in Lago Patria. All U.S. service members, NATO personnel, and their families are welcome. This unique Bavarian festival will feature original Bavarian beer, a genuine Bavarian Festival Band and typical Bavarian food. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Sven Kasimir at 081-721-5022. Sept. 26: “Women’s Resiliency Workshop” The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will be hosting a Women’s Resiliency Workshop to celebrate ordinary women in an extraordinary way. The workshop will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at a hotel in Gaeta. To register or for additional information, contact the CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255, or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Visit www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for information on other upcoming retreats and workshops. Oct. 23: AWAG Italy South Annual Leadership and Training Seminar Americans Working Around the Globe (AWAG) Italy South, with the assistance of the Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC), will host its annual Leadership and Training Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seminar will be held in the Support Site Community Center and focus on the theme "Train, Strengthen and Connect." If you are interested in volunteering to assist, email biddlene@hotmail.com. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Sept. 5
Sept. 19
Early Closure / Limited Service Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) open 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No Sojourner Permit Processing at Region Legal Services Office
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 (maintenance company for air traffic controllers) personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Sept. 15: Maritime staff – planned 24 hour delay in ship departures. Sept. 17: New Livingston pilots are scheduled to strike from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19: Freight transport strikes scheduled for 24 hours starting at 9 p.m. Sept. 18.
Sept. 21: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting at 9 p.m., Sept. 20 until 9 p.m., Sept. 21. 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. Sept. 4: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 7 Sessions) Sept. 4: Early Childhood Parenting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 5) Sept. 4: Smooth Move, Thu, 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. Sept. 5: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Sept. 5: Italian Cooking Class, 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) Sept. 8 – 12: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Sept. 8: Cultural Tips, 9 to 10 a.m., TLA Coffee Shop Sept. 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) Sept. 9: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) 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.) USO Schedule Daily Tours Sept. 5: Naples Underground with Pizza Dinner Sept. 5: Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast Sept. 6: Path of Lights at the Caserta Palace Sept. 7: Rome at Twilight Sept. 12: A Day at the Spa in Contursi Terme Sept. 13: Last Mini Cruise of the Season Sept. 13: A Tour of the Roman Countryside at Tivoli Hadrian’s Villa Sept. 14: Grape Picking, Stomping, & Wine Tasting (Family Special) Extended Tours Sept. 13-14: Autumn Weekend in Florence and Pisa Oct. 18-19: Chianti 9K Wine Trail Oct. 30- Nov. 3: Halloween in Transylvania Nov. 8-11: Veteran’s Day in Paris Nov. 26-30: Thanksgiving in Barcelona Dec. 11-14: Christmas Markets of Northern Italy Dec. 24-25: Christmas in Rome Dec. 30 – Jan. 3: Celebrate New Year’s in Prague *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 Sept. 5: La Reggia Designer Outlet Shopping Tour Sept. 5: Naples Underground at Night with Pizza Sept. 6: Wine tasting in Quarto (New Tour) Sept. 6: Amalfi Coast Minicruise (New Tour) Sept. 7: Pompei 1 Marina Gate Sept. 8: Best of Naples Sept. 9: Capua Amphitheater and Caserta Vecchia Sept. 10: Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Solfatara Sept. 11: Posillipo Market Extended Trips Sept. 19-21: Tuscany Wine Tasting Extravaganza! Sept. 27-29: Enchanted in Verona Oct. 10-13: Athens, Why Not? 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 629-7909. Teen Center Events Sept. 8: Pool Table Tournament at 6 p.m. Sept. 9: Takos Tuesday at 6 p.m. Sept. 10: Tango and Salsa at 6 p.m. Sept. 13: Lago D’Averno and Chinese Food (trip) Sept. 15: SAT Prep Workshop at 6 p.m. Sept. 16: Water Balloon Launching Competition at 6 p.m. *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Additional MWR Notes • Sept. 6: Paintball at Carney Park Target shooting, tournament, and family paintball will be available on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carney Park. The event is suitable for ages 10 and up, though children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For prices and times, please call the Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. • Sept. 6, 11: Adult Volleyball Clinic and Coaches Meeting Intramural Sports will be hosting a Volleyball Clinic at the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. There will also be two coaches meetings held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Capo Fit Zone conference room at noon and the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room at 6 p.m. There will be a review of bylaws, rules and regulations. Coaches are highly encouraged to attend. Rosters are due by Sept. 18 and the season starts Oct 1. Attendees must be 18 years and out of high school to attend. For more information, call DSN 629-6528 or 081-811-6528.
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Sept. 13: Trekking Day with NOR Center Put on your hiking boots and join the NOR for an incredible day on one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Campania Region. Must be 15 years or older to participate (ages 15-17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian). Cost is $30 per person and includes guide and transportation from the Support Site. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring snacks, lunch, water and euros for incidentals. The minimum/ maximum participants for the tour is 5/8. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. Sept. 13, 27: Parents’ Day and Night Out Parents can take a day off on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or a night off on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Child Development Center will be open so parents can enjoy the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. one week prior to day/ night out. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. Sept. 15-19: Get Golf Ready in 5 Days Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing for woods and irons, course etiquette, how to putt, chip and pitch. There is a 10 a.m. or a 5 p.m. session available. The course costs $99 per student (16 years and older), includes all equipment and instruction by our PGA Pro. A minimum of three students is required to offer the class. For more information, contact 081-526-4296.