Jan. 22, 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. New Pedestrian Safety Policy on Capodichino NSA Naples Safety has noted an increased hazard to pedestrians using the crosswalk after being dropped off at the bus stop near Capodichino's main gate. Public Works is exploring options to enhance pedestrian safety in this area. In the interim, vehicles are prohibited from passing the shuttle bus while it is stopped to pick up or drop off passengers. Pedestrians should exercise caution when crossing the street at this location. There is no policy change regarding stopped buses at any other bus stop locations. For additional information, contact David Peters at the NSA Safety Office at DSN 6263147 or 081-568-3147. 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. 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. 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. 25: Don Barnhart’s ‘Comedy of All Stars’ Performing in Gaeta Community members are invited to attend Don Barnhart’s ‘Comedy of All Stars’ at the Gaeta Fleet Recreation Center on Sunday, Jan. 25. The all-ages show begins at 4 p.m. and is presented by Armed Forces Entertainment. Comedians Don Barnhart, Danny Villalpando, Paul Ogata and Michael Finney will be performing their free show for our military community. Barnhart is a regular headliner on the Las Vegas strip and has been performing and producing comedy shows for the troops since 1992. For more information, please call MWR Gaeta at DSN 626-8357 or 081-568-8357. 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- March 1: Naples Overseas Support Club Scholarship Applications Accepted Applications for the NOSC’s annual scholarship program will be available and conducted online from Jan. 26 until March 1. Two scholarship applications will be offered, but applicants may only apply for one. Scholarship #1 is the traditional NOSC scholarship that requires applicants to have a minimum 3.0 GPA, active-duty service members may apply. The new scholarship allows the NOSC to spread the wealth to more community members interested in furthering their education. Scholarship #2 is not open to activeduty service members and doesn’t require a GPA to be provided, but does require a letter of reference with the application. Visit www.noscitaly.com to access the applications. Please contact Cathy Caldwell, NOSC Scholarship chairperson, with any questions at noscscholarship@gmail.com. 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. 27- 28: Ombudsman Basic Training at FFSC The Fleet and Family Support Center will be conducting a classroom-facilitated Ombudsman Basic Training Jan. 27- 28 in the conference room of the Support Site’s Navy Lodge. Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is required for all newlyappointed Ombudsmen who must be trained within six weeks of appointment. It is also for active Ombudsmen who need to re-certify because they're approaching their year point. Key spouses are also encouraged to attend the training. Please contact Suzette Brown at DSN 629-4113 or 081-811-4113 for more information and to register. 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. Jan. 30: Food Handler Course Taught by U.S. Naval Hospital Naples U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be offering a food handler class 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 081811-4170. Additional dates will be held throughout the year. Jan. 30: International Festival and Silent Auction at Naples Elementary School The Naples Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be hosting its annual International Festival and Silent Auction on Friday, Jan. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Entry is free and the festival is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. The silent auction raises money for programs and events that enrich the learning experience for elementary school students within the community. Volunteers are still needed to represent their state or country through food, dance, music, crafts, pictures, or any other way to share and educate others about the location. Donations are currently being accepted. Email Jaime Thomason, PTA president, at nes.pta1@gmail.com if you are considering a state or country, would like to donate a good or service, would like additional information or to sign up for the festival. Jan. 31: Polar Bear Plunge at the Support Site Pool Join a fun, freezing time at the Support Site pool for the 9th Annual Polar Bear Plunge. Program is open to 9 year olds and above at a cost of $10 per person. Commemorative Tshirts will be given to all participants. Register at the Support Site pool front gate on the day of the event at 10 a.m. Plunge will begin at 11 a.m. with hot chocolate and warm
towels provided after the swim. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-5684254. Jan. 31- Feb. 1: Super Bowl Invitational Flag Football Tournament Cheer your favorite team to victory at the Super Bowl Invitational Flag Football Tournament to be held at Carney Park Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Team coaches need to attend the meeting at the Carney Park Rec Center (behind field #1) at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30. For more information, contact Intramural Sports at DSN 629-6528/6529 or 081-8116528/6529. Feb. 2- 5: Exercise Reliant Pulcinella 2015 NSA Naples will conduct a security-centric exercise Feb. 2- 5 that will involve the Capodichino, Support Site and Gaeta military installations. Announcements will be made in advance of key exercise events. As always, please follow the directions of Security and avoid interfering whenever possible. Minor traffic delays are possible, but will be kept to a minimum. Retail and MWR facilities will not be affected. For more information, call DSN 626-3948 or 081-568-3948. 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. 10: Town Hall 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, Feb. 10. It will be held at the Reel Times 2 Theater on Support Site at 6 p.m. There will be a question-andanswer session after a few words from the CO. For anyone unable to attend, questions for the Town Hall can also be emailed to the Public Affairs office at pao_naples@eu.navy.mil or messaged to the NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples. 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. Feb. 14: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Feb 14 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.
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Feb. 1: Alitalia pilots and flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Feb. 7-8: Trenitalia railway personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours beginning Feb. 7 at 9 p.m. 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. 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) Jan. 27-28: Ombudsman Basic Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., TLA conference room at Support Site 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. 22: Pool Tourney, 6- 8 p.m. Jan. 23: Ping Pong Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 24: Movie Night, 5 - 9 p.m. Jan. 26: Videogame Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 27: Italian Lessons, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 28: Board Games Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 29: Pool Tourney, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 30: Ping Pong Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Jan. 31: Movie Night, 5 - 9 p.m. USO Schedule Daily Tours Jan. 23: No School Special to Sorrento and Pizza Class Jan. 24: Wine Tasting at the Foot of Mt. Vesuvius Jan. 25: Underground Rome Jan. 30: Naples by Night with Fondue Dinner Jan. 31: Family Day at the Farm Feb. 1: Royal Naples Tour: Royal Palace and San Carlo Opera House Extended Tours Feb. 13-16: President’s Day in Budapest Feb. 13-16: Carnevale in Venice Feb. 28- March 1: Perugia and Assisi Weekend July 4- 8: 4th of July in Santorini Greece *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips Jan. 23: Pompei Jan. 24: Vietri and Salerno Jan. 25: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Jan. 26: Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Solfatara
Jan. 28: Castles of Naples Jan. 29: Posillipo Market Jan. 30: Best eats of Naples Jan. 31: Wine tasting in Taurasi Extended Trips Feb. 14- 16: Carnevale in Viareggio *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.naplesmwr.org or call DSN: 626-4330 or 629-7961. Teen Center Events *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Jan. 22: Scattergories, 4 p.m. Jan. 23: Club Al Dente: Field Trip at Campania Mall Jan. 24: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan. 24: Ski Trip with NOR Jan. 26: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan. 26: Image Makers Exhibit Begins, NEX Food Court Jan. 27: BGCA National Chocolate Cake Day!, 4 p.m. Jan. 28: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan. 28: Backwards Day Relay Race & Backwards Dress Day, 5 p.m. Jan. 29: BGCA Puzzle Day!, 4 p.m. Jan. 30: PCS’ing Party! Make Hors d’Oeuvres, 6 p.m. Jan. 31: Performing Arts, 4 p.m. Jan. 31: Image Makers Exhibit Ends, NEX Food Court Additional MWR Notes New Tee Box Locations New Tee Box Locations are now available at the Carney Park Golf Course. Tee Boxes are designed for all level of golfers from youth to seniors and beginners to advanced level players. Come check them out or call 081-526-4296 for more information. Now- March 18: Registration Open for Youth Spring Tee-Ball, Baseball and Softball Register now through March 18 for the Youth Spring Tee-Ball, Baseball and Softball leagues. Register at the Capodichino CDC, Support Site CDC or Support Site Youth Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Start Smart Tee-Ball is for children ages 3 and 4 and is free of charge, while baseball and softball are for youth ages 5 years and above with a cost of $50 per participant. At registration, proof of age, completed registration and Child and Youth Program forms and a PAYS online training certificate must be provided. There will be team assessments for youth ages 9 and above on March 17 and 18 at the Support Site fields at 4 p.m. For more details, contact Youth Sports at DSN 629-4792 or Youth Activities at DSN 629-4722.