Jan. 15, 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. Scholarships for Military Children Available at Commissary Applications for the 2015 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available at commissaries worldwide or online at www.militaryscholar.org. The program awards at least one $2,000 scholarship at each commissary with qualified applicants. An applicant must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 21 (or 23, if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university) of a service member on active duty, Reserve or Guard member, retiree; a survivor of a military member who died while on active duty; or a
survivor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 13. Applicants should ensure they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and have a military ID card. For more information, call Silvana Carola at 081-811-4871 or email NaplesNSA.Commissary@deca.mil. Now- Jan. 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. For additional information, contact Public Works at DSN 629-4670 or 081-811-4670. The schedule for the power outages is as follows: • 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. ShipShape Weight Management Program at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Are you ready for your next PRT? Are you tired of scrambling last minute? U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Support Site hosted the next cycle of the ShipShape Weight Management Class on Monday, Jan. 12 in the Health Promotions conference room at 3 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. American Soccer Club of Napoli (ASC) Mid-Year Tryouts The American Soccer Club of Napoli (ASC) is holding mid-year tryouts for those interested in joining the club. Due to the club size, tryouts will only be for children born in 2000 or 2001. All U.S. military ID card holders, Department of Defense civilians and NATO families are welcome to become members. Tryouts will be held Mondays and Wednesdays until the team roster is filled. If you have additional questions, please email the ASC membership director at membership@ascnapoli.com. Interested community members can also visit www.ascnapoli.com for team information. Jan. 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 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. 22 and 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 National Pie Day, and Baseball Heroes. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-8114361.
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. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. Jan. 16: Registration Deadline for Jan. 31- Feb. 1 Super Bowl Invitational Flag Football Tournament Register by Jan. 16 for the Super Bowl Invitational Flag Football Tournament to be held at Carney Park Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The play format is a modified round robin, followed by double elimination. Cost per team is $250. Team trophies (1st, 2nd and 3rd place) and individual trophies (1st and 2nd place) will be awarded. Trophies also go to both offensive and defensive MVPs. There will be a coaches meeting at the Carney Park Rec Center (behind field #1) at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30. For more information or to register, contact Intramural Sports at DSN 629-6528/6529 or 081-811-6528/6529. 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. 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. 20, 30: Food Handler Course Taught by U.S. Naval Hospital Naples U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be offering a food handler class on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Support Site hospital’s classroom 1B, and then on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at JFC Naples in the Navy Element conference room. The class teaches food handling safety for individuals who will participate in temporary food events such as command fundraisers, social events, bake sales, or any other short term event that involves preparing and serving food. Please register by calling DSN 629-4170 or 081-811-4170. Additional dates will be held throughout the year. Jan. 21: Child Find Screening at Naples Elementary School The next child find screening will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Naples Elementary School. Any child aged 3-5 is eligible for this free developmental screening. Pre-registration is required. Contact Theresa Burley at DSN 629-4133 or 081-811-4133 for more information or visit the school to register. Subsequent screenings will be held the third Wednesday of each month. Jan. 21: ShipShape Weight Management Program at Capo Branch Health Clinic Are you ready for your next PRT? Are you tired of scrambling last minute? The Capodichino Branch Health Clinic will be hosting the next cycle of the ShipShape Weight Management Class starting on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 3 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. Jan. 22: Capo Main Gate Night Closure The Capodichino main gate is scheduled to be closed for maintenance on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The Capodichino back gate will be open for all inbound and outbound traffic during this time. For additional information, please contact Physical Security at DSN 626-2259 or 081-568-2259. 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: Youth Sports Winter Opening Ceremonies Participate in the Youth Sports Winter Opening Ceremonies for this season’s Basketball and Cheerleading leagues. Ceremonies are held at the Support Site’s Fit Forum Gym at 8:30 a.m. for ages 5- 8 and at the Youth Center Gym at 11 a.m. for 9 year olds and above. For more information, call DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729. Jan. 25: USO Free Bingo at Naples High School USO Naples will be hosting a free Bingo event on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Naples High School Cafeteria from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Spend your Sunday afternoon with the USO and other community members. U.S. ID card holders of all ages are welcome to participate in Bingo! The event will feature 12 bingo games with prizes- to include electronics, home appliances and more. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. 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. Jan. 26: Registration for Session 2 Group and Private Swim Lessons Register in person at the Capo Fit Zone pool for Session 2 Group Swim Lessons, which will take place Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Lesson dates and times depend on age and skill levels. Cost is $30 per person for one session of four, forty-minute lessons. Private lessons are also available on Saturday mornings. Cost is $20 per person for a 30-minute, one-on-one instruction class or $74 for a package of four private lessons. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.
Jan. 27: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Celebration The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s accomplishments on Tuesday, Jan. 27 in the Capodichino base theater. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony in the lobby. The celebration is open to everyone. For more information or to participate in future committee events, please contact PSC Watkins at DSN 626-4618 or IS2 Andrews-Schiro at DSN 626-3055. Jan. 29: AWSC Keep Your Vehicle Running - Free Workshop Learn how to check a vehicle’s vital fluids, brakes, tires windshield wipers, radiator, seat belts and more, as well as how to perform other tasks with the help of the Auto Skills Center’s expert mechanics. The workshop runs every 30 minutes from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4971 or 081-811-4971. Feb. 6- 8: CREDO Marriage Enrichment Retreat The Region CREDO team is offering a Marriage Enrichment Retreat Feb. 6- 8. Couples can experience a safe and relaxed environment where they can fall in love all over again. Re-discover the foundations of your relationship, develop new skills and learn from other couples during this weekend for you and your spouse. The retreat will be held at a hotel in Gaeta. To register and for more information, call DSN 626-5255 or 081-568-5255. Interested community members can also email CREDO@eu.navy.mil or follow CREDO’s upcoming retreats and workshops on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU. Feb. 11- 12: ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training The Region CREDO team 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 Community Center Feb. 11 and 12. To register and for more information, call DSN 626-5255 or 081-568-5255. Interested community members can also email CREDO@eu.navy.mil or follow CREDO’s upcoming retreats and workshops on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Jan. 16- 19
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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. 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) Jan. 20: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) Jan. 21: TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Jan. 21: Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carpool – Meeting Point: Support Site TLA, Lobby) Note: Cost is 4 euro to be paid at the store. Jan. 21: Mood Management, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2) Jan. 21: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site, FFSC (3 of 7) Jan. 22: St. Gennaro Catacombs, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carpool (Meeting place: Capo, 1st Garage by main gate) Note: Cost is 8 euro. Jan. 22: Smooth Move, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. Note All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration required. Jan. 22: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2) Jan. 22: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 22: Teen Hires, 3 to 5 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 22: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 23: Prenatal Parenting, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) Jan. 23: Couples Communication 101, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 26-30: Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Jan. 27: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) 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. 15: Pool Tourney, 6- 8 p.m. Jan. 16: Ping Pong Tournament, 6- 8 p.m. Jan. 17: Movie Night, 5- 9 p.m. Jan. 20: Italian Lessons, 6- 8 p.m. Jan. 21: Board Games Night, 6- 8 p.m. Jan. 22: Pool Tourney, 6- 8 p.m. J.F.U.N. Trips/Events: Jan 19 (MLK Holiday): Volcano Buono Mall USO Schedule Daily Tours Jan. 16: Gourmet Dinner: Ukrainian Restaurant Jan. 17: Spa Day at Contursi Terme Jan. 18: The Caves of Pastena with Lunch Jan. 23: No School Special to Sorrento and Pizza Class Jan. 24: Wine Tasting at the Foot of Mt. Vesuvius Jan. 25: Underground Rome 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. 16: Historical Naples Jan. 17: Vatican City and Museum Jan. 18: Wine tasting in Avellino Jan. 19: Archeological Museun Jan. 21: Monteruscello Market Jan. 22: Naples down the Hill Teen Center Events *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Jan 15: Foo’s Ball Tournament, 4 p.m. Jan 15: Dreamers and Streamers 5K Run, Fitness Forum Jan 16: Dodgeball, 4 p.m. Jan 17: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan 17: Keystone Club: MLK, Jr. Recognition Party, 6 p.m. Jan 19: Teen Center Closed Jan 20: Spades Tournament, 4 p.m. Jan 21: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan 21: Photography Lessons, 5 p.m.