Feb. 5, 2015
Today: Exercise Reliant Pulcinella 2015 (Please Review Attached Info Sheet) NSA Naples is conducting a security-centric exercise until the evening of Feb. 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. Emergency Management Communication Sign Up For all ONE-Net computer users, expand the Notification Area Icon section on the bottom right side of your screen and click on the purple globe to update you and your families contact information. You can also enter phone numbers and personal emails for alert notifications through the Computer Desktop Notification System (CDNS)/ Wide Area Alert Notification (WAAN). Community members without a sponsor assigned to a command with an Emergency Management representative can use the link below to fill out an information sheet and be added to the system. Please use sponsor or employee name and include projected rotation date (to be taken out of the system). Include family phone numbers and emails you want notified if emergencies or alert notifications are deemed necessary. http://issuu.com/nsanaplespao/docs/cdns_message_information_sheet New Naples MWR Website Launched MWR information for Naples and Gaeta is now available on their new website www.naplesmwr.org. The website hosts local MWR facility information and schedules, including a link to the Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) website www.mwritt.org. The ITT website offers information on local events in the Campania region, allows you to book hotels, obtain "Do it Yourself" travel information and best of all- register and pay for daily trips and tours through their safe on-line payment system. Heavy Rains and Road Conditions Due to recent heavy rains, some roads developed potholes or have had fallen rocks on them. Most rocks have been removed by city officials, but it may take some time for newly formed potholes to get repaired. Please continue to drive cautiously in foul weather conditions and be aware of these common road hazards. VITA Self-Help Tax Centers at Capodichino, Support Site and Gaeta The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is up and running at Capodichino, the Support Site and Gaeta. Get your taxes done for free at any of three IRS-certified VITA centers in Naples. Call the Region Legal Services Office front desk at 081-568-4576 to schedule an appointment for either location. The tax centers will run through June 15, but
taxpayers are encouraged to file their taxes by April 15. The VITA tax centers are open to all service members, dependents and retirees. Priority will be given to E-6 and junior personnel. African American Heritage Month at the Libraries The Support Site Library and Capo Connections are celebrating African American Heritage Month by hosting special books, displays and bibliographies. By answering two questions correctly from the special in-house quiz, you may win a prize. Visit the Support Site Library on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and let your kids make their own African American craft to take home. New Volunteer Opportunity at Naples Elementary School Naples Elementary School is seeking active-duty service members, civilians and retirees who enjoy working with young children to volunteer for the school’s new mentoring program, Dolphin Buddies. Volunteers must be willing to commit at least 30 minutes to an hour per week, or every other week, to interact with small groups of children during lunch or recess. Dolphin Buddies will allow children to be mentored while playing games, participating in crafts or other organized activities. There is a one-hour mandatory training required to participate. Training sessions will be held in the elementary school’s 106. Call Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4037 or 081-811-4037 to sign up. Training sessions will be held Feb. 5 at 5 p.m., Feb. 7 at 10 a.m., Feb. 10 at 5 p.m., Feb. 12 at 5 p.m., Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. AFN the Eagle Changed to 107.0 FM AFN Naples transitioned to a new radio frequency in an effort to better service the Support Site and the audience in the surrounding area. Community members are now able to tune into AFN the Eagle on 107.0 FM. That frequency was used for AFN Power Network, which has moved to 106.0 FM. As always, you can listen in with your AFN Europe smartphone App or online with AFN 360 at http://afn360.afneurope.net/afne_nap. Users can also visit www.afneurope.net, click on the AFN 360 tab, and choose any of the global and spoken word radio services. Navy College Office Offering Free Web Tuition Assistance/ Language Testing The Navy College office is now giving Web Tuition Assistance briefings every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. to discuss the procedures on how to utilize the system and the policies for using tuition assistance. All attendees will have chance to ask questions. No reservation is necessary just come to the Navy College Office on the ground floor of Admin II, in room 36.1. The Navy College office will be offering Defense Language Proficiency Testing every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. The main office will be closed to accommodate personnel needing to take the test. Contact Larry Daley at DSN 626-6683 or 081-568-6683 for availability. Easter Eggstravaganza Food Vendors and Volunteers Needed Easter Eggstravaganza will be celebrated at Carney Park March 28. If you are a command-sponsored organization, you can sign up to be a food vendor beginning Feb. 17. The registration fee is $50 and you’ll be asked to complete a request form/contract at the Youth Center, which gives you authorization as a vendor. Volunteers are needed to help guard the fields, monitor the Bounce House, assist with set-up, operate the kiddie train, and candy distribution. Transportation is available for volunteers, if needed. Contact the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722 to find out how you can help.
Register 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. 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. Now- 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. Now- March 31: Flooring Project at USNH Naples The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Support Site is undergoing a replacement project for corridor baseboards and waiting area flooring until March 31. Each day, various corridors and/or waiting rooms will be shut down, which will change traffic patterns and possibly increasing wait times at certain clinics. Please be mindful of this and follow posted signs throughout the hospital during this ongoing project. Feb. 7: Naples Got Talent USO Naples is hosting the Annual Naples Got Talent on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Naples High School cafeteria. The show will feature 10 local talents, competing for the grand prize of two roundtrip airline tickets to the U.S. It will be an evening to highlight the talent of the Naples military community and provide entertainment for the whole family. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. 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. 10, 24: Couples Communication Class at FFSC A Couples Communication class is being held at the Fleet and Family Support Center for participants to learn healthy communication skills, understand ways to build connections and handle conflict. Some topics discussed will include couple dynamics, the 5 Love Languages and non-violent communication. The class is open to all couples, regardless of marital status. The class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site FFSC. For more information or to register, stop by the front desk or call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372. Feb. 11: Connect the Tots February Craft Party Connect the Tots will be holding a Craft Party on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Come create a fun craft project celebrating the month of February. The party will be held in apartment 6 of building 2155, just past the tennis courts and park. The event is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/Connectthe-Tots-Club www.facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples. Feb. 12: Valentine’s Day Lunch for Troops Join the USO for a Valentine’s Day Lunch for Troops on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Capo Lounge on the first floor of the Air Terminal from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be plenty of food and a photo booth to take pictures for your sweetheart. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. 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 Feb. 6. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. Feb. 7 (Family Trip), 16, 21, 28 (Family Trip): NOR One Day Ski/ Snowboard Trip Enjoy a day on the snow in the nearby resorts of Campitello, Roccaraso or Pescasseroli (location of trip depends on ski conditions). The bus transportation fee is $15 per adult with a minimum of 30 people required. Bus transportation is $10 per child (12 years of age and under) and free for kids 3 years old and below (based on space availability). On Family Trips, one child rides for free with each paying adult. 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. Feb. 19: National Prayer Breakfast A National Prayer Breakfast will be held in the Bella Napoli conference room on Capodichino on Thursday, Feb. 19. The event will be from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and is open to everyone, but limited seats are available. Stop by either the Support Site or Capodichino Chapel to receive a free ticket for the breakfast. The guest speaker for the National Prayer Breakfast will be Commodore James A. Aiken, commander of Destroyer Squadron 60. For additional information, please call DSN 626-3539 or 629-4600.
Feb. 19: 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, Feb. 19. 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. Feb. 20: MMA Fighters at the Support Site Fitness Forum Gym See Mixed Martial Artist fighters in action with their exercises and stretch routines. Visiting athletes will be Nate Quarry, Ed Herman, Tom Lawlor, Erin Toughill and Ryan Jimmo. The show is open to all ages and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wear fitness attire if you would like to participate in an interactive session with the athletes. For more information, call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. Feb. 21: Naples Middle School Valentine Dance The Naples Middle School is having a Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. The dance will be held in the school’s cafeteria. The school is requesting volunteers to chaperone the dance, assist the photographer, judge the dance contest, hand out snacks and drinks, and assist in the clean-up. Please contact Yvette McKenzie at yvette.mckenzie@eu.dodea.edu if you are interested in assisting with the dance. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Feb. 9-10
Early Closure / Limited Service
Capodichino Motor Vehicle Registration Office
Scheduled Strikes in Italy 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. Feb. 6: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 6: S.A.P.R. Command/DCC/P.O.C., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC. (To register, please use this link http://bpt.me/1121493 Feb. 6: Egg Castle & chocolate Store, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Place: McDonald’s Café outside of Capo) Feb. 9: Making Italian Dessert “Chiacchiere” (Meeting Place: Support Site TLA Lobby). Note: Cost is 6 euro to be paid at the restaurant Feb. 9- 13: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 10: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) Feb. 10: Couples Communication 101, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 11: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site, FFSC (6of7) Feb. 12: 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. Feb. 13: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
Feb. 16: San Carlo Opera House, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting point: McDonald’s Café outside of Capo) Note: Cost 6 euro Feb. 17: Develop a Spending Plan, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC 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 Feb. 5: Pool Tourney, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 6: Ping Pong Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 7: Movie Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 9: Video Game Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 10: Italian Lessons, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 11: Board Games Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 12: Pool Tourney, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 13: Ping Pong Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 14: Movie Night, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 21: J.F.U.N. Winery Trip to Stappo J.F.U.N. - Joint Forces Unaccompanied Nation *Join the single service member group for fun activities throughout the month. Meetings are held the the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Capodichino Liberty Center at 2 p.m. Contact the Liberty Center for any information regarding single service member trips and meetings. USO Schedule Daily Tours Feb. 6: Wine N’ Dine in a Neopolitan Taverna Feb. 7: Best of the Region: Pompeii and Sorrento Feb. 8: Rome of the Caesars Feb. 13: Bella Napoli and Its Street Food Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day at the Wine Farm Feb. 15: The Underground of Naples 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 Feb. 6: Naples in the Evening Feb. 7: Burbon Tunnel of Naples Feb. 8: Historical Rome Feb. 9: Shoe Alley Feb. 10: Best eats of Naples Feb. 11: Monteruscello Market Feb. 12: Herculaneum Feb. 13: Historical Naples Feb. 14: Wine and Oil Tasting in Avellino Feb. 15: Amalfi Coast with Lunch Feb. 16: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri
Extended Trips *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.naplesmwr.org or call Capo ITT at DSN: 626-4330 or the Support Site ITT at DSN: 629-7901. Teen Center Events *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection. Feb. 6: TC opens at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 6: 4-H Leadership Club BGCA Self Defense Awareness, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7: Composed Music Makers Club Drum Line, Italian Style, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7: Ski Trip (fee), Sign up by Jan 30 at 6 p.m. Feb. 9: Triple Play Learn a Card Game, SPOONS, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10: Keystone Club at High School, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 11: Triple Play Human Bowling, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Triple Play Cranium, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 13: Club GT & Smart Girls Healthy Eating and Snacks, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13-20: Image Makers Exhibit at Food Court Feb. 14: Club Da Vinci Valentine’s Day Treats Feb. 17: Keystone Club at High School, 12:15 p.m. Additional MWR Notes Carney Park phone number The Carney Park phone number is having technical issues. When trying to reach Carney Park, please call 081-526-3395 if you cannot reach the regular number: 081-526-1579. Thursday Story Times at the Support Site Library Parents, bring your preschool children to the Support Site Library Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for story time and reading fun. Themes and dates are Sweet Valentine’s Feb. 12, Presidents’ Story Feb. 19, and African American Heritage Day Feb. 26. For more information, please call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361. 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. Reduced MWR Prices for E-5 and Below, Including Family Members E-5 and below and their family members can take advantage of reduced MWR prices. Reduced prices for adult and child ski/snowboard rental equipment and 50 percent off child bus transportation (on NOR ski trips) at the Support Site Navy Outdoor Recreation
Ski Shop. Ongoing reduced prices include Reel Time 2 Cinema having $1 off tickets; and Strikers having $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.