Oct. 2, 2014
Uniform Wear Off Base Limited An increased force protection policy is in effect that curtails the wear of uniforms by service members off military installations. Effective immediately, service members shall not wear uniforms while using public transportation or get out of their personal vehicle while traveling in uniform. Military PT uniforms are also not authorized for use off base. Shuttle Bus Policy Reminder Priority seating for the shuttle buses between Capodichino and the Support Site is for transitioning personnel in TLA and single or unaccompanied Sailors. Please respect and enforce this policy to support our newcomers and junior sailors. If the bus appears to be getting full and you are not in one of these categories, please do the right thing and remove yourself from the line or give up your seat. Leadership who ride the bus are asked to help enforce this, but we request everyone's support in adhering to the policy. Submit Questions for Upcoming All-Hands Call with CNO and MCPON In celebration of the Navy's 239th birthday, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) will hold a worldwide all-hands call on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. local. The event will be televised on the Pentagon Channel and viewable online without the chat function at www.navy.mil, or with the chat function at www.livestream.com/usnavy. Questions may be submitted in advance by emails to socialmedia@navy.mil or posted during the all-hands call via www.livestream.com/usnavy. Personnel submitting questions should include their name, rank and command. Town Hall Meeting with Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Carpenter will host a Town Hall meeting for all personnel and families assigned to the Naples area on Tuesday, Oct. 21. It will be held at the Reel Times 2 Theater on Support Site at 6 p.m. There will be time for a question-and-answer session and any questions for the Town Hall can also be directed to the Public Affairs office at DSN 626-5912 or messaged to the NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples. Base Pool Fall/ Winter Hours of Operation and Swim Lessons The Capodichino base pool has resumed its fall/winter hours and is open from 5 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on U.S. holidays. Group and private swim lessons are available at the Capodichino base pool on Saturdays. Registration begins Oct. 1 at the pool office on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct 4: Paintball at Carney Park Bring your family and friends or come play against others for some exciting paintball fun. Open Paintball runs from 10 a.m. to noon at a cost of $10 per person, ages 15 years and above. Group Paintball runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at a cost of $50 (up to 6 people) for ages 10 and above. Children aged 10-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Fees include paintball marker and all safety equipment. Contact the Navy Outdoor Recreation center at 081-811-4947 or Carney Park at 081-526-1579. Oct 4: Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Fun Run A Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Fun Run is scheduled to take place at the Support Site on Saturday, Oct. 4. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Support Site Fitness Forum with the race starting at 8 a.m. Race cost is $5 (no euro) for the run and $5 per T-shirt (optional). For more details, contact DSN 626-4266 or 081-568-4266. Oct. 6: ShipShape Weight Management Program at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be hosting the ShipShape Weight Management Class starting on Monday, Monday, October 6th at the Health Promotions conference room on Support Site from 3 to 4 p.m. A session at Capodichino will start on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Branch Health Clinic Dental conference room from 3 to 4 p.m. Classes will continue for eight weeks with meetings at the same time and location. To sign up for ShipShape, or to obtain more information on the program, please call the Health Promotions department at DSN 629-6445 or 081-811-6445, or send an email to napleshealthpromotion@med.navy.mil. Oct. 6: Deadline for Start Smart Flag Football (3-4 year olds) The deadline for Start Smart flag football for 3-4 year olds has been extended until Monday, Oct. 6. Community members can sign up at the Support Site Youth Center. The parents' meeting is rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Support Site Youth Center. The coaches meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. just prior. Oct. 9: Hospital Celebrates National Customer Service Week Community members are invited to join U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon for a Customer Service Fair. Several departments from around the hospital will have displays about services provided and hospital staff will be available to answer questions. There will be a cake-cutting ceremony immediately following the fair to celebrate National Customer Service Week. For additional information, contact Merrillyn Bair at DSN 629-6319. Oct 9: College Night at Naples High School College Night will be held at the Naples High School from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. High school seniors and others are welcome to come find out about scholarships, GI Bill transfer, 529 College Savings Plan and more at this year’s College Night. Representatives and graduates from various colleges will share information about their programs. Snacks and beverages will be sold by s2s and the volleyball team. For more information, contact the School Liaison Officer at DSN 629-6549 or 081-811-6549. Oct 12, 14: Capitol Movement Dance Company Clinics and Show Participate in a free dance clinic at the Support Site Fitness Forum led by the Capitol Movement Dance Company. On Sunday, Oct. 12 all preschool, school age children and teens are invited for a 2 p.m. clinic while adults are invited at 3 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 14 the professional dancers will perform at 5 p.m. at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Clinics and show are free. For more information, call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
Oct. 18: 2014 Naples Area Navy Ball in Castel Volturno The Naples Area Navy Ball will be held in Castel Volturno on Saturday, Oct. 18. The guest speaker for this year’s special occasion to celebrate the Navy’s 239th birthday is Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples. Uniform for the event is Dinner Dress Blue or Black Tie for all attendees. The Navy Ball committee is selling tickets Oct. 3 at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples quarterdeck from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Support Site Navy Exchange from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Parents Night Out through the Child Development Center (CDC) will be held from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. in conjunction with the Navy Ball; sign up now if interested. Visit the “Naples Area Navy Ball” Facebook page for more information, or contact LT Rice at DSN 626-6893 or Chief Weier at DSN 626-2871. Oct 18, 25: Parents’ Day and Night Out Parents can take a night off on Saturday, Oct 18 (Navy Ball) from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. or a day off on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 the day/ night out. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. Oct. 22-23: ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will hold an ASIST workshop for everyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide in our community. It will be held at the Support Site Fellowship Hall, Oct. 22-23. To register or for more information, please contact CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255 or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Interested personnel can also view www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops. Nov. 1: Naples Area Marine Corps Birthday Ball The 2014 Naples Area Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held in Baia on Saturday, Nov. 1 to celebrate the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Tickets are on sale now. Attire for the event is Evening Dress "B" or Blue Dress "A" for Marines, service equivalent for other branches of service, and black tie or formal dress for civilians. Cocktail hour is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. For tickets, please contact Capt. Alexander Navia at DSN: 626-1781 or 081-568-1781. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Oct. 3
Post Offices
Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Columbus Day
Early Closure / Limited Service
Region Legal Services opens at 8:45 a.m. All Post Offices, Personal Property Office, MVRO, Region Legal Services
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Oct. 8: EasyJet flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Oct. 19: New Livingston pilots are scheduled to strike from noon to 4 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. Oct. 3: Visit the Egg Castle and a Chocolate Store, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Capo – Meeting point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport) Oct. 3: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 6 – 10: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 7: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) Oct. 8: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) Oct. 9: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (6 of 7) Oct. 9: Italian Cooking Class, 10:15 am – 2p.m., (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby). Note: Cost is 15 euro to be paid at the restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. Oct. 9: Saving and Investing, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 10: Resume Writing, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Oct. 14: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) Oct. 14: Couples Communication 101, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support site FFSC Oct. 15: TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Oct. 15: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) Oct. 15: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Capo Theater Oct. 16: 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. Oct. 16: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (7 of 7) 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 Sept. 30: Casino Night Oct. 2: Video Game Night Oct. 3: Spades Night Oct. 4: Movie Night Oct. 7: Italian Lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 8: Ping Pong Tournament from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9: Car Simulator Contest Oct. 10: Pool Tourney Oct. 11: Movie Night Support Site Rec Room open every Wednesday (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.) USO Schedule Daily Tours Oct. 3: Arabian Night Dinner & Dancing Oct. 4: Beer Factory Tour Oct. 5: Ancient Ruins of Pompeii Oct. 10: Spanish Tapas Night Oct. 11: Family Day at the Farm Oct. 12: “Sassi” Stones of Matera Oct. 13: Sant’ Agata dei Goti & Wine Tasting
Extended Tours 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: 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 Oct. 3: Shoe Alley Oct. 3: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Oct. 4: Rome’s Underground and Catacombs Oct. 5: Walk the Amazing Gardens in Campania Oct. 5: Pompeii 3 Amphitheatre Oct. 6: Archeological Museum Oct. 7: Vomero Market Oct. 8: Best of Naples & Underground Oct. 9: Best Eats of Naples and Walking Tour Extended Trips Oct. 10-13: Athens, Why Not? Nov. 7-10: Vamos a Madrid! Nov. 15-16: Weekend in Matera *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 Oct. 2: Basketball Knock-Out, 4 p.m. Oct. 3: TC Talent Contest, 4 p.m. Oct. 4: Teen Center Day Trip, Vesuvius and Volcano Buono Mall Oct. 6: Outdoor Kickball, 4 p.m. Oct. 7-8: Toilet Seat Toss, Club GT vs. Club Smart Girls, 5-6 p.m. Oct. 9: College Night, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 10: National Charter Day: Keystone Club Charter Party! 4 p.m. Oct. 11: Horrors & S’mores, 8 p.m. *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Additional MWR Notes • Health and Nutrition at the Youth Center Activities such as Yoga, Gardening, Sports and more are held at the Youth Center from 4 to 5 p.m. for School-Age Care children in grades K through 6. Cost is $4 per hour. Check out the SAC calendar today or call 081-811-4722 for more details.
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Fall Dance Classes at the Support Site Fitness Forum Youth Ballet, Dance Classique and Jazz Dance classes are now available once or twice per week at the Support Site Fitness Center. Classes are open to children 3 years and above and adults. Contact DSN 629-6604 or 081-811-6604 for costs, dates and times. Fall Martial Arts Classes at the S. Site Fitness Forum Aikido and Taw Kwon Do classes have resumed at the Support Site Fitness Forum for 4 year olds and above. Contact DSN 629-6604 or 081-811-6604 for costs, dates and times. 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. Reduced prices in October include the Support Site and Carney Park Navy Outdoor Recreation center – 50 percent off all gear rentals (does not include tables, chairs, pop-ups and coolers); Reel Times 2 Cinema $1 off tickets; and Strikers has $1 off game prices. For more information, please contact the NOR center at DSN 629-4947, Reel Times 2 Cinema at DSN 629-4371 or Strikers at DSN 629-6976. Volunteers and Trick or Treat Space Decorators Needed for Spooktacular This year’s Spooktacular event will be held at Support Site Central Park on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Teens and adults can register to volunteer for the hayride, distribute tickets, decorate the event or help out with activities. Groups, families and private organizations can adopt a trick or treat space for free. You have to decorate and staff with personnel to give out candy, which MWR will provide. Trick or Treat Space Decorators could win a Bowling Party or 3D Movie Party for up to 30 people. Food vendor spaces are already full but officially recognized private organizations can call to be put on the waiting list. Find out more details by calling DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Oct 11: NOR Trekking Day Trip Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) is offering a trekking day trip on Saturday, Oct. 11 on one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Campania Region. The trip cost is $30 per person and is open to those 15 years and older, but under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Get your hiking boots ready and sign up by Oct. 6. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27: NOR Archery 4-Day Course Learn the techniques of using a bow and arrow during a four-day NOR Archery Course held every Monday in October. It will take place at the Support Site Youth Center Gym from 6 to 7 p.m. and is open to those 10 years or older, but anyone under 17 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The cost is $30 per person for the entire workshop and includes equipment. A FITARCO-qualified instructor will be present. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-8114947.