Oct. 9, 2014
AFN Conducting Streaming Survey – Help Shape the Future of AFN American Forces Network (AFN) is asking for your help to shape the future of how they deliver entertainment, news and sports programming to their audience. AFN is now in the exploratory stage of also delivering programming to its audience via streaming and ondemand services. They need to know what you would like to see and how you would like to get it. Go to www.MyAFN.net and click on “AFN Streaming Survey” to take part or visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/afnstream. The survey takes about five minutes and will have long-term impacts on how AFN will continue to bring a ‘touch of home’ to its audience. 2014 Military Mail Holiday Mailing Dates Here are the recommended mail-by dates for ‘best chance’ delivery prior to Dec. 25 as published by the U.S. Postal Service and the Military Postal Service Agency.
Nov. 12 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Dec. 17
From Naples Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift Space Available Mail Priority Mail, First-Class, Letters/Cards Express Mail Military Service (EMMS)
From the U.S. to Naples Parcel Post/Parcel Air Lift Space Available Mail Priority Mail, First-Class, Letters/Cards Dec. 16 Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) Nov. 12 Nov. 26 Dec. 3
Insurance is strongly suggested on all holiday packages. Community members are asked to ensure boxes are clearly addressed and free of markings. All outgoing mail requires a custom declaration form and packages are prohibited from containing items such as wine, counterfeit goods and other restricted items. A full list can be found at www.usps.com/ship/can-you-ship-it.htm. Support Site Recycling Coordination Lt. John Sowers is the recycling coordinator for the Support Site and will be working with residents, the lease holder, and the garbage collection company to improve the recycling and waste collection program at the Support Site. The walled-in areas in the parking lot beside the North Park soccer fields and beside the South Park softball field are not trash collection areas and have been marked off. These two areas are no longer designated pick-up points, so refrain from leaving waste in them. If community members have suggestions or feedback on improving the base recycling program, please contact Lt. Sowers at DSN: 629-4431.
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. Now-Dec. 15: Winter Youth Basketball Registration Registration for Winter Youth Basketball Season is now open and runs through Dec. 15 for youth ages five and above. The cost is $60 per first child with a 20 percent discount for additional siblings. The season runs January to March and will be held at the Support Site. Register at the Youth Center or the Child Development Centers on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Must provide valid proof of age, registration and CYP forms, as well as the PAYS online training certificate (mandatory for one parent in each household). Call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729 or the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 for more details. Oct. 9: Ticket Sales Winding Down for Navy Ball The Naples Area Navy Ball committee will be in front of the Support Site Navy Exchange today from 4 to 6 p.m. as tickets are close to selling out for the Oct. 18 Navy Ball in Castel Volturno. 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 EuropeAfrica and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples. Uniform for the event is Dinner Dress Blue or Black Tie for all attendees. 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 6262871. Oct. 11: Fire Hydrant Installation on Capodichino Fire hydrant installation is scheduled to take place at Capodichino on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The installation will not affect potable water, but there will be no sprinkler protection to the base facilities as the lines are flushed. All fire alarms will remain active and the Fire Department will be ready to respond with vehicle-based water and fire suppression methods. Public Works representatives will also be on site for the duration of the work. In the case of any fire alarms, personnel are reminded to immediately notify emergency services at DSN: 911 or 081-568-4911. Oct. 12- 18: Teen Read Week at the Support Site Library The Support Site Library has planned a special week with teens in mind. Enter the Teen Art Contest with the theme “Turn Dreams into Reality.” Winners will receive a T-shirt and tote bag. Pick up an entry form at the library and check out a suggested reading list, as well as the many new teen novels. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081811-4361. 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, a diverse and vibrant repertory group. 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. 14: Toastmasters Open House Lunch Naples Toastmasters International will be holding a special Capo Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Fellowship Hall on Capodichino. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring a lunch for the 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. event. Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff will be guest speaking to highlight the benefits of Toastmasters, which teaches communication and leadership skills. For more information on Toastmasters, please visit www.toastmasters.org or search ‘Toastmasters Naples Italy’ on Facebook. Oct. 16: AFN Recording Holiday Messages for Your Hometown In conjunction with the Hometown News Holiday Greetings Program, AFN Naples will be set up in the Capodichino Square on Thursday, Oct. 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Your holiday greeting will be provided to commercial television and radio stations that broadcast in your hometown. The program is available to active duty and retired service members, their families as well as Department of Defense employees. Family members and civilians should dress appropriately and all service members must be in uniform. For more information, please call AFN at DSN 629-6904 or 081-811-6904. Oct. 16: 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, Oct. 16. 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, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913. Oct. 16: Comedy of Champions Free Show The Comedy of Champions tour through Armed Forces Entertainment is scheduled to be here for a performance on Thursday, Oct. 16. The three comedians will be at O’Rhys Irish Pub for a free, Adults Only show at 6 p.m. For more information, call DSN: 6264894 or 081-568-4894. Oct. 17: Pizza Festival 2014 Enjoy a true Neapolitan pizza served hot out of the oven, right on the Support Site. The WRA (the Italian employees’ welfare association) brings pizza ovens, Neapolitan folkloric entertainment, and a bounce house to the Village Forum Square on Friday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. This event is open to all personnel with base access. Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Both euro and dollars will be accepted. For more information, contact the WRA at 331-652-0110. 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. 20-24: Get Golf Ready in 5 Days If you don’t know how to golf, this class is what you need to learn the fundamentals of the game. The five-day course costs $99 per student and is open to anyone 16 years or older. There is a 10 a.m. session or a 5 p.m. session available. For more information, call 081-526-4296. Oct. 21: 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. Oct. 22-23: 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. Oct. 25: Annual 5K Zombie Fun Run at Carney Park Run your way through obstacles and dodge zombies without losing all your life lines (flags) at the Annual 5K Zombie Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 25. The run will be held at Carney Park at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all ages. Packet pickup and registration begins at 4 p.m. Pre-register at the Support Site Youth Center and get a discount on the fee through Oct. 10 with a cost of $13 for adults and $8 for youth under 17 years. After that the cost will be $15 for adults and $10 for youth until Oct. 24. Last-minute registrations will also be taken on the day of the event at a cost of $15 for all ages. Participants will receive a zombie run T-shirt and a survival or infected participation medal. Volunteers are needed for zombies and make-up artists. Call Youth Sports at DSN: 629-4729 or 081-811-4729 for more details. Oct 25: Rafting with NOR Center The Navy Outdoor Recreation center is offering the chance to get your feet wet on a Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip. The trip is on Saturday, Oct. 25 and is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide and all equipment is included in the price of 49 euro for adults and 39 euro for ages 12-14. There is a minimum of seven people required and the deadline to register is Oct. 20. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947. 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. 10
Oct. 13 Columbus Day
Early Closure / Limited Service - Region Legal Services open by appointment only for POA and Notary services until 3 p.m. - Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), along with the ID Lab and Cash Cage will close at noon. - Navy Passenger Transportation Office will have limited services after noon, to include No Fee Passport Processing.
All Post Offices, Personal Property Office, MVRO, Region Legal Services, Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), along with the ID Lab and Cash Cage, Commercial Ticketing Office (CTO)/ SATO
Scheduled Strikes in Italy 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. 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) Oct. 20: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 20 – 24: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 20: Wine and Cheese Tasting, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., (Carpool – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) Oct. 21: Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) Oct. 21: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) Oct. 22: Real Estate Investing for Beginners, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Oct. 23: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 23: Consumer Awareness, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 24: Nurturing Touch child & Infant Massage, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC Oct. 27: Make an Italian Dessert, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is 6 euro to be paid at the store. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop.
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 Oct. 10: Pool Tourney Oct. 11: Movie Night Oct. 14: Italian Lessons, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 15: Checkers Night, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 16: Videogame Night, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17: Spades Night, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18: Movie Night, 6-8 p.m. Support Site Rec Room open every Wednesday (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.) USO Schedule Daily Tours Oct. 11: Family Day at the Farm Oct. 12: “Sassi” Stones of Matera Oct. 13: Sant’ Agata dei Goti & Wine Tasting Oct. 17: Ladies Night Out (Dinner and Dancing) Oct. 18: Vatican and Sistine Chapel Oct. 19: Valley of Dead Oct. 25: Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch in Benevento Extended Tours Oct. 18-19: Chianti 9K Wine Trail Oct. 30- Nov. 3: Halloween in Transylvania 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. 10: Mozzarella Factory Oct. 11: Wine Tasting in Benevento w/Lunch (adults only) Oct. 12: Amalfi Coast Oct. 13: Pizza Lesson in Naples Oct. 13: Historical Naples and San Lorenzo Underground Oct. 14: Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Solfatara 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.naplesmwr.org or call DSN: 626-4330 or 629-7909. Teen Center Events 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. Oct. 13: Teen Center Closed Oct. 14: Kick Butts Day – Smoking Cessation, 4 p.m. Oct. 15: Photography Lessons, 5 p.m. Oct. 16- 18: Pumpkin Carving Contest *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Additional MWR Notes • 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. • Oct 21: Vehicle Maintenance Free Workshop at AWSC Learn how to check a vehicle’s vital fluids, brakes, windshield wipers and more with a free workshop at AWSC held every 30 minutes, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget our car wash, pressure wash and vacuum system available at AWSC, which uses chip cards instead of cash. For more information, call DSN: 629-4971 or 081-811-4971.