Jan. 8, 2015
Now- Feb. 6: Naval IG Area Visit Internet-Based Survey The Naval Inspector General conducts Readiness and Quality-of-Life Area Visits to Navy regions and activities worldwide. As part of the upcoming Naples IG Area Visit, all active-duty and Reserve Sailors and civilian employees are requested to participate in an internet-based survey to capture concerns and identify areas to improve readiness. The survey is scheduled to be active until Feb. 6. Participation is voluntary and responses are anonymous and kept strictly confidential. Feedback provided will help identify focus areas regarding quality of home and work life, and region support services. The survey can be completed by visiting www.secnav.navy.mil/ig/Pages/NaplesAreaVisit.aspx. JFC International Store Access for U.S. ID Holders U.S. Department of Defense service members, civilian employees and their sponsored family members who are not assigned to NATO have access to shop at the International Store located at Allied Joint Force Command Naples in Lago Patria. The International Store sells clothing and accessories, perfume, spirits and wine, food and beverages as well as audio and video appliances, computers, mobile phones, accessories and chargers. Normal hours of operation are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In order to access the store and have shopping privileges, personnel must first obtain a bar code for their U.S. Military Common Access Card (CAC). The duty-free barcode may be received from the In & Out Processing Center located at JFC Naples in building A-6, room 301. The Processing Center’s hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. A valid DoD government ID card must be provided. The barcode privileges will allow non-assigned members to purchase items from the International Store at JFC Naples. Ration card items (tobacco and hard-alcohol) cannot be purchased at the international store even with a national ration card. Hard-alcohol is defined as spirits containing 33 percent or more alcohol per volume. For more information please contact Petty Officer First Class David Rattler at 081-721-2396. Jan. 11- 21: Support Site ‘Commercial Loop’ Power Outages for Annual Preventative Maintenance Annual preventative maintenance on electrical substation transformers in loop 2.0 (commercial loop) requires a series of power outages in order to safely maintain an efficient electrical distribution system within the Support Site. Due to battery back-up capability, all life safety systems will function under normal operating conditions. The schedule for the power outages is as follows:
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Sunday, Jan. 11, sub-station 2.0 from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, the NEX and Commissary retail center, Flag Villas, Village Forum Complex, Fire Station, Barracks, Housing Offices, Vet Clinic, Fit Forum Gym, Bowling Alley, POV Processing, AutoPort, Public Works, POV Processing, MWR Auto Hobby Shop and all facilities on loop substation 2.0. Tuesday, Jan. 13, sub-station 2.6 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Fit Forum Gym, Central Park, Flag Villas, Tennis Court, Skate Park. Friday, Jan. 16, sub-station 2.1 and 2.2 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Fire Station, Village Forum Complex, Vet Clinic, MWR Auto Hobby Shop. Wednesday, Jan. 21, sub-station 2.3 and 2.5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Housing Offices, Public Works, MWR Auto Hobby Shop and Warehouse, POV Processing, Barracks, Bowling Alley.
La Cucina Hospital Galley Closed for Renovations The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples galley La Cucina closed for renovations. The renovations are scheduled to be completed by the end of January. Food services will only be available to inpatients and restricted hospital crew personnel. For questions or additional information, please contact the Facilities or Nutrition Services departments of the hospital. Now- Jan. 30: Naples to Sorrento Self-Paced Swim Program Swim from Naples to Sorrento via the imaginary coastline at the Capo Fit Zone pool. All participants who complete the 26K self-paced swim program by Jan. 30 receive a prize. Swim laps during regular pool hours and record your workout onto your log sheet. For more information, call DSN 626-4254. Jan. 10: The Extraordinary Craig Karges Show Experience a show as you’ve never seen before where tables float, minds are read, metal bends and your imagination is challenged because you won’t believe your eyes. Craig Karges has made more than 40 national television appearances and will be performing for the Naples military community as part of his Navy Entertainment tour. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Reel Times 2 Cinema (Victory Theater) on Saturday, Jan. 10. The free show is open to all ages. For more information, call DSN 626-4050 or 081-568-4050. Jan. 10: NOSC Resolution Party Celebrate the New Year in style with the Naples Overseas Support Club. The event will allow guests to meet new friends and get excited about all the NOSC has to offer the community. The full dinner, dance party celebration will be hosted in Aversa on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. The NOSC member and spouse price is 15 euro per ticket. The nonmember price is 25 euro per person. Bring a non-member to the event and both parties get bonus Thrift Store shopping dollars when they sign up as a member. Round-trip bus transportation from the Support Site is available for an additional cost. Information will be forwarded upon event registration. For payment and additional information, send an email to noscsocialvp@gmail.com or view Upcoming Events at www.noscitaly.com. Jan. 10, 19, 24 (Family Trip), 31: NOR One Day Ski/ Snowboard Trips Enjoy a day on the snow in the nearby resorts of Campitello, Roccaraso or Pescasseroli (location of trip depends on ski conditions). Bus transportation fee is $15 per adult (minimum of 30 people required), $10 per child (12 years of age and under), and free for kids 3 years of age and below (based on space availability). The Family Trip special
includes one free child bus transportation for each paid adult reservation (must be used on the same date). Family trips are also open to singles and/or patrons without families. Youth 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. Jan. 12, 13: New Student Registration Open for Youth Winter Gymnastics New Student Registration for Youth Winter Gymnastics is Jan. 12 and 13 at the Support Site Youth Center. Students must be assessed before registering. Assessments are also held on Jan. 12 and 13 (if spaces are still available) from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Youth Center Gym. To register, one parent must present their online PAYS training certificate. Call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722 for more information. Jan. 13: Community Bank Grand Re-Opening Community Bank will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new ground-level Capo Landing location, across from the gym, on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the bank’s grand re-opening. All are invited to stop by and see the new banking facility and share in the celebration. Jan. 14: World Geography Fair and National Geography Bee Community members are invited to the PTSA-sponsored 2015 World Geography Fair taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria. More than 100 7th grade students will represent five regions of the world from 5 to 6 p.m. by engaging all five senses in their country presentations. International dancers and the 7th grade choir will perform, featuring folk songs from Japan and Tanzania. The Culinary Arts team will also be serving samples of Risotto and freshly-made crepes with a sweet topping throughout the evening. The fair will conclude with the National Geographic Bee Finals. Ten 7th grade finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent the Department of Defense schools in Washington D.C. and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The event is family friendly and provides a chance to learn about different countries. For more information, call Karen Rodrigues at DSN: 629-4682 or 081-8114682. Jan. 14, 16: Auditions for USO Naples Got Talent Can you sing like a bird or dance up a storm? Can you play a mean guitar or twirl a baton? If you think you have what it takes to steal the spotlight, then you might not be far away from becoming a star. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Capo USO Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Support Site Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Auditions must be scheduled in advance. Please email info@uso.it or call the USO at DSN 626-5713 to set up your audition or for more information. Jan. 15, 22, 29: Story Time at the Support Site Library Parents and preschool children are invited to visit the Support Site Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. for story time and lots of fun reading time. Themes include Balloons Away!, Arts & Crafts, National Pie Day, and Baseball Heroes. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361. Jan. 15: Single Sailor BBQ Single and unaccompanied service members are invited to an evening of entertainment and great food with USO Naples at the MWR Liberty Center on Capodichino from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15. Hearty grilled meats, homemade side dishes and desserts will fill you up as you take part in challenging trivia and collect free giveaways.
Jan. 19- 24: Martin Luther King Jr. Week at the Libraries Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. at the Support Site Library and Capo Connections through bibliographies, displays, special books and a quiz! For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361. Jan. 24: Geocaching Tournament at Carney Park Take treasure hunting to the next level on Saturday, Jan. 24. Teams will seek out caches placed throughout Carney Park using GPS units. The team that finds all of the items in the correct order and with the fastest time will win a trophy and be crowned Carney Park Caching Champion. A limited number of GPS units are available to use for participants who sign up in advance. Participants can also participate with their own GPS units, or using a GPS App on their smartphones or tablets. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. and is free. Participants must register by Jan. 21. For more information, call Carney Park at 081-5261579. Jan. 24: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Support Site 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. by the Friday, one week prior to date. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. Jan. 26- 30: VITA Volunteer IRS Training at Capodichino Volunteers are needed for the 2015 IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteers will receive free IRS training and a certificate upon completion. Training will be held at the Capodichino Navy College classrooms Jan. 26- 30. The VITA center will be open during the tax season. There will be volunteer opportunities at both Capodichino and the Support Site. Anyone interested in volunteering to assist service members and their families in income tax filing should contact Lt. Givi Tibaneli at DSN: 626-6702 or 081-568-6702. Scheduled Strikes in Italy Jan. 27: Alitalia pilots and flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Feb. 17: ENAV air traffic controllers are scheduled to strike from 1 to 5 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. Jan. 9: Shoe Alley, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting place: McDonald’s Cafe outside of Capo) Jan. 9: Prenatal Parenting, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1of3) Jan. 12-16: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 12: Making Tiramisu (Italian Dessert), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carpool (Meeting place: Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is 6 Euro to be paid at the pastry Store Jan. 12: Deployment Support, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 13: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) Jan. 14: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Capo Admin I, Room G030 (Ground Floor) Jan. 14: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site, FFSC (2 of 7) Jan. 14: Mood Management, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2)
Jan. 15: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.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. Jan. 15: Developing a Spending Plan, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 16: Prenatal Parenting, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) Jan. 16: Resume Writing, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Jan. 19: Duomo Church & Michele Pizzeria (“Eat, Love, Pray” restaurant), 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Point McDonald’s Café outside of Capo) Liberty Center (E-1 to E-6 single or unaccompanied Sailors) Schedule *DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896, Support Site Rec Room open every Wednesday Jan. 8: Pool Tourney, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 9: Ping Pong Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 10: Movie Night, 5 - 9 p.m. Jan. 12: Videogame Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 13: Italian Lessons, 6 - 8 p.m. J.F.U.N. Trips/Events: Jan 19 (MLK Holiday): Volcano Buono Mall USO Schedule Daily Tours Jan. 9: Wine and Dine in a Neapolitan Taverna Jan. 10: Shopping Downtown Naples Jan. 11: Sunday Lunch in a Local Country House Jan. 16: Gourmet Dinner: Ukrainian Restaurant Jan. 17: Spa Day at Contursi Terme Jan. 18: The Caves of Pastena with Lunch Extended Tours Jan. 17-18: MLK Weekend in Florence and Pisa Feb. 13-16: President’s Day in Budapest Feb. 13-16: Carnevale in Venice Feb. 28- March 1: Perugia and Assisi Weekend *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips Jan. 9: Naples by bus and San Carlo Theater Jan. 10: Wine Tasting at Villa Raiano Jan. 11: Amalfi Coast with Lunch Jan. 12: Shoe Alley Special Trips Jan. 31: Jesus Christ Superstar Play at Teatro Augusteo in Naples *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 *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Jan. 8: Teddy Bear Obstacle Course, 4 p.m. Jan. 9: Fine Arts Awards Nights, Community Center 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 9: Photo Collage (Part 2), 5 p.m. Jan. 10: Photo Collage (Part 3), 5 p.m. Jan. 12: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan. 12: Pool Tournament, 5 p.m. Jan 13: Volleyball, 4 p.m.