Oct. 16, 2014
Oct. 16-17: Increased Force Protection Measures The U.S. European Command area of responsibility force protection condition is raised through the afternoon of Oct. 17. This elevated posture is not in response to a specific threat, but is due to force protection concerns throughout the EUCOM area of responsibility. EUCOM has taken this step based on our firm commitment to make every possible effort to ensure the safety and security of our personnel. In addition to this demonstration and validation of force protection measures, it is vital that every member of our European community remain vigilant and aware, and report suspicious activity to local officials. 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. Bicycles and Strollers Collected from Housing Unlabeled bicycles and strollers collected from Support Site Housing from April to September are in the MWR Warehouse parking lot, located between the carwash and the POV lot. If community members feel their item was mistakenly taken or would like to reclaim it, they can visit the parking lot to see if it is there. If located, please contact Housing’s Peter Parillo at DSN 629-4287 or 081-811-4287 to reclaim the bicycles or strollers taken during the periodic collections. The ongoing effort helps clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or otherwise abandoned. The items not reclaimed will be fixed before being donated to a charity organization.
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. MWR ITT Website Transition Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) is undergoing a change of websites. The new site is www.naplesmwr.org and will soon have general information posted. It is scheduled to be fully functioning and allow online payments in the coming weeks. Until the new site is up and fully functional, please visit the Support Site or Capodichino ITT offices or call them at 081-811-7909 or 081-5684330. Adoption Awareness Fair The Fleet and Family Support Center will be hosting an Adoption Awareness Fair on Friday, Nov. 21. The fair will take place in the Support Site Fellowship Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Five families are being sought out to participate in a videography project to share their adoption stories with our community. FFSC is looking for interested participants that are in the process, have completed the process or are just thinking about adoption, as well as those who have been adopted. If you are interested in participating, please contact Suzette Brown at DSN: 629-4113. 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. Now – Nov. 14: Capodichino Parking Garage Pressure Washing Contractors are performing deep cleaning pressure washing of the east and west parking garages on Capodichino until Nov. 14. Each floor will take approximately two days to complete. The schedule is posted at the parking garage and each level will have signs in advance of the scheduled cleaning. No parking is allowed in sections having work done on them. Traffic flow in the parking garages will not be interrupted or impacted. 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. 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. 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 Capt. Doug Carpenter, commanding officer of NSA Naples, 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 a short presentation on topics and then time for a question-and-answer session. 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. 23: USO Single Sailor BBQ at the MWR Liberty Center Single and unaccompanied service members are invited to join the USO at the MWR Liberty Center for a free barbecue event on Thursday, Oct. 23. The free event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. will feature sizzling meats, homemade pasta dishes, delicious sides and mouthwatering desserts. There will also be challenging trivia games and prizes for everyone! For more information, contact the USO at DSN: 6265713. Oct. 24: USO Open Mic Night Area sailors are invited to join the USO at the Old Towne Pub at Capodichino for the monthly Open Mic Night. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. and all singers, poets, comedians,
musicians and entertainers are wanted for another successful evening of fun together on the stage. For more information, please contact the USO at DSN: 626-5713. Oct. 25: AFN Recording Holiday Messages for Your Hometown In conjunction with the Hometown News Holiday Greetings Program, AFN Naples will be set up outside the Support Site NEX on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your holiday greeting will be provided to commercial television and radio stations that broadcast in your hometown. Please have your hometown’s zip code available for AFN to properly market the message. 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 629-6906 or 081-811-6906. 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. Oct. 28: Mark Willis Free Show All ages are invited to an evening of great country music at the Support Site Central Park on Tuesday, Oct. 28. There will be a pre-show at 5 p.m. and Mark Willis is scheduled to be on stage at 6 p.m. for his free concert. Enjoy food and beverages on sale during the show. In case of inclement weather, the show will be held at the Naples High School gym. For more information, please call DSN 626-4898 or 081-568-4898. Oct. 29, 30 and Nov. 13: Language Testing at the Navy College Office The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) will be offered on Wednesday, Oct. 29, Thursday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Nov. 13. Seats are limited based on the number of computer workstations. Interested persons must possess an active One Net account in order to test. Visitor accounts will not allow access to the Department of Defense testing software. Please arrange with your command N6 or the installation’s N6 at DSN 314-626-1138. Please confirm you have access prior to arriving for the test. Contact the Navy College Program at DSN 626-6683 or 626-6678 to register and to obtain further instructions. Registrations cannot be accepted via email.
Oct. 31: Halloween Golf Tourney (4-person scramble) Play with your friends on a special Friday at the Carney Park golf course, beginning at noon. The cost for the 4-person scramble is $25 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of entry fees are returned to prize funds. Register by Thursday, Oct. 30. For more information, call 081-526-4296. Oct. 31: Trick or Treating on Support Site Trick or Treating will be held for Support Site Housing members from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. For participating residents handing out candy, please set up outside the doors of your building to help ensure the safety of the children, as well as limit the noise in the stairwells for residents who do not wish to participate. Oct. 31: Spooktacular at the Support Site Central Park Spooktacular will be held at the Support Site Central Park from 6 to 10 p.m. for children and adults. Trick or Treating will be open to youth under 16 years old. There will also be a hayride, maze, food sales, music, haunted house, food vendors, contests and a professional photographer for a fee. The base Security policy applies for sponsoring guests for the event and patrons sponsoring guests must obtain a pass at the Housing office parking lot from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Admission to Spooktacular is free. For more information, call DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Oct. 17
Early Closure / Limited Service NMCRS closing at 2:30 p.m.
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. 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. 16: Videogame Night, 6- 9 p.m. Oct. 17: Spades Night, 6- 9 p.m. Oct. 18: Movie Night, 6- 8 p.m. Oct. 21: Italian Lessons, 6- 8 p.m. Oct. 22: Ping Pong Tournament, 6- 9 p.m. Oct. 23: Car Simulator Contest, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 24: Pool Tourney, 6- 9 p.m. Oct. 25: 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. 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. 17: Sorrento Shopping/Touring in the Evening Oct. 18: Rome - transportation only Oct. 18: Vatican City Oct. 19: Wine Tasting in Avellino Oct. 22: Monteruscello Market Oct. 23: Castles of Naples Oct. 24: Pompeii 3 Amphitheatre Oct. 26: Positano by Boat Extended Trips 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. 16- 18: Pumpkin Carving Contest Oct. 20- 25: Club Renaissance: Fine Arts Focus Day, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 27: Dodgeball Tournament, 4 p.m. Oct. 28: Feathered Fiesta Pillow Fight Night, 6-8 p.m. *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.