Feb. 19, 2015
Cover Design Contest for ‘Benvenuti a Napoli 2015’ Community members of all ages are invited to take part in a contest to design this year's front cover of Benvenuti a Napoli – A Newcomer’s Guide to Naples. NSA Naples Public Affairs and Stampa Generale, publishers of the welcome-aboard book and Panorama base newspaper, are organizing the contest to get a design from our own military community. There will be 3,000 copies printed, as well as an online version located at www.cnic.navy.mil/naples. The book is sent in welcome-aboard packages and is oftentimes the first glimpse into life stationed in Naples. Credit for the cover design will be given on page 2 of the book. Photography, drawings, illustrations and any other artistic medium can be used to represent Naples and the Campania Region for arriving personnel and their families. Submissions can be any file type, but must be printable at a minimum of 5”x7” at 300DPI (Dots Per Inch). Entries will be accepted through emails to pao_naples@eu.navy.mil until midnight March 13. Please call DSN 626-5912 or 081568-5912 for additional information. Ombudsmen and Spouse Focus Groups for Naval IG Area Visit Spouse and Ombudsmen focus groups will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24 through Thursday, Feb. 26. Specific time and location information is forthcoming. The sessions will allow for a better understanding of how our area services and cross-cutting Navy topics affect quality of life. Positive and negative feedback is solicited to find out which topics have the greatest impact on quality of life. The maximum number of participants per session will be 16- 20. The groups should not include spouses of members in leadership positions, e.g., CO, XO, CMC, as a separate meeting would be considered with these spouses, individually, by request. If you are interested, please contact your command Ombudsman. For tentative dates for focus groups, ask your Ombudsman or visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC. CMVRO in New Office at Capodichino The Central Motor Vehicle Registration Office at Capodichino is now located in the Capo Landing (building 450) across from the base gym. The Capodichino office is able to offer the same services as the Support Site office with the exception of scrapping your vehicle- unless you deliver the vehicle to the scrap yard behind the Support Site hospital before arriving at the Capo office. Calling for an appointment helps reduce lengthy wait times. Call the new office at DSN: 626-2831/2 or 081-568-2831/2. Easter Eggstravaganza Volunteers Needed Easter Eggstravaganza will be celebrated at Carney Park March 28. Volunteers are needed to help guard the fields, monitor the Bounce House, assist with set-up, operate the kiddie train and handle 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. Flushing Valve Installation at Support Site A project to install 11 flushing valves on the drinking water distribution system at Support Site is scheduled to begin Feb. 23 and end by May. The project will involve localized excavation, therefore some parking areas could be temporarily fenced off to keep the working area safe. The project will not require any drinking water outages. Once installed, each valve will be flushed to ensure proper operation. For additional information, call Rob Chichester at DSN 626-6644 or 081-568-6644. 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. Feb. 19: Capodichino Main Gate Closure The main gate to Capodichino is scheduled to be closed on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 8 p.m. to midnight for preventative maintenance. During this time, the Capodichino back gate will be open for all inbound and outbound traffic. For further information please contact NSA Naples Physical Security at DSN 626-2259 or 081-568-2259. 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: Paintball at Carney Park Open Play from 10 a.m. to noon for $10 per person, ages 15 and up. Private or Organizational Group play will be from 2 to 4 p.m., $50 for up to 6 people, ages 10 and up. All prices include equipment and field fees for the session. Paintballs are available for purchase. For more information, call the Carney Park NOR Center at 081-526-1579 or 081-526-3395. Feb. 21: ZumbaFest at Support Site Gym Join a two-hour Zumba dance party for some fun fitness moves and prizes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Support Site gym on Saturday, Feb. 21. The program is open to ages 10 and above and costs one fitness coupon, which is purchasable at the Support Site Fitness Forum and Capodichino Fit Zone. For more information, call DSN 626-4266 or 081-5684266.
Feb. 23: Registration for Session 3 Group and Private Swim Lessons Register in person at the Capo Fit Zone pool for Session 3 Group Swim Lessons, which will take place March 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, 40-minute lessons. Private lessons are also available on Saturday mornings. Cost is $20 per person for a 30-minute, one-onone instruction class, or $74 for a package of four private lessons. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. Feb. 24: African American/ Black History Month Celebration The Combined Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee invites everyone to join in a celebration for African American/ Black History Month. The theme is "A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture.” The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Capodichino base theater, followed by a potluck in the theater lobby. 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.Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Capodichino Fellowship Hall. Feb. 24: Tacos for Troops Join the USO for Taco for Troops at the Capo Lounge located on the first floor of the Air Terminal on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Community members will be able to customize tacos with a full table of toppings. Quench your Mexican craving with the free USO lunch. For more information, please call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. Feb. 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. 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. 28: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Feb. 28 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. 20. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. Feb. 28: 18th Asian Furniture and Antiques Auction This year’s Asian Furniture and Antiques Auction is scheduled to be held in the Naples High School gym on Saturday, Feb. 28. The doors open at 10 a.m. and the auction is open to all community members. The Silent Auction will start at 11 a.m. and the Live Auctions will begin at noon. Paddles will be $7 at the door or $5 pre-ordered through www.nahsabc.org/asian-auction. There will be more than 300 items to bid on, including high quality Asian antiques, furniture, decorative items and jewelry. The high school’s Athletic Booster Club and Parent Teacher Student Association are co-sponsoring the event and all proceeds will go directly to the students, their activities and scholarships. For more information, email president@naplesboosterclub.com.
March 1: Naples Overseas Support Club Scholarship Applications Deadline Applications for the NOSC’s annual scholarship program are available online until March 1. Two scholarship applications are being offered, but applicants may only apply for one. Scholarship #1 is the traditional NOSC scholarship, which requires applicants to have a minimum 3.0 GPA and 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 active-duty 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. March 3: USO Spring Troop Visit with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The USO Spring Troop Visit is scheduled to take place at the Support Site on Tuesday, March 3. The visit will be presented by Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and feature Andrew Luck, Dwayne Allen and Chuck Pagano from the Indianapolis Colts; David DeCastro from the Pittsburgh Steelers; Jason “Wee Man” Acuna; Phillip Phillips, Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young from “American Idol;” Dennis Haysbert from “24” and “The Unit;” and Miss America Kira Kazantsey. The specific time and location on the Support Site are still being determined. March 6: Women’s Symposium with VCNO as Keynote Speaker The Naples Area Women’s Network will be presenting the Annual Women’s Symposium at the Capodichino base theater on Friday, March 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admiral Michelle J. Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, will be the keynote speaker and is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Women’s Stories Connecting Women’s Lives.” Pre-register with Chief Sandie Tollet by calling DSN 6264915 or 081-568-4915. March 7: Seabee Ball Join the Naples-area Seabees for a celebration honoring their 73rd birthday on the evening of Saturday, March 7. The Seabee Ball will also be celebrating the NAVFAC’s 173rd and the Civil Engineer Corps 148th anniversaries. There will be onsite childcare or the CDC is hosting a Parent’s Night Out. Tickets are on sale now. The Seabees are setting up booths around the base for ticket sales. For additional information, call Lt. Joe Iacovone at DSN 629-4670 or 081-811-4670. April 17: 115th Submarine Birthday Ball Submarine Group 8 and Task Force 69 will be hosting the 115th Submarine Birthday Ball on the evening of Friday, April 17. Uniform for the event will be Service Dress Blue or better/ formal attire. Ticket prices are on a rank-based scale. For tickets or additional information, please contact Master Chief Rich James at DSN 626-7797 or the birthday committee members at DSN 626-3699. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Feb. 26
Early Closure / Limited Service Capodichino pool closed from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m
Scheduled Strikes in Italy March 3-5: Highway gas service station managers announced a 48-hour strike from 10 p.m. on March 3. March 14: Some Trenitalia personnel unions are scheduled to strike for 24 hours beginning March 14 at 9 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. 20: Victim Advocate Refresher Training, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (To register, please use this link http://bpt.me/1121621. Call 629-6534 to request training for your command. Feb. 20: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 23– 27: Military Saves Week, Support Site FFSC Feb. 23: Credit Management, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC Feb. 23– 27: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre- Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 24: Couples Communication 101, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 24: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, upport Site FFSC (3 of 3) Feb. 26: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) 101, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 26: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC Feb. 27: Nurturing Touch: Child and Infant Massage, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Liberty (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. 19: Pool Tourney, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 20: Ping Pong Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 21: 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. To be added to the J.F.U.N. email distribution, call DSN 626-4896. USO Schedule Daily Tours Feb. 20: Wine N’ Dine in a Cave Feb. 21: Wine Tasting in Avellino Feb. 22: Sassi Stones of Matera Feb. 28: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Feb. 28: Rome Bus Transportation March 1: Pompeii and Cameo Factory Extended Tours Feb. 28- March 1: Perugia and Assisi Weekend March 14- 15: Spring Weekend in Alberobello March 28- 29: Dolce Vita Roman 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. 20: Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Solfatara Feb. 21: Vietri Shopping with Lunch Feb. 22: Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius Feb. 23: Castles of Naples Feb. 24: Vomero Market 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. 19: Triple Play (Day 2) Monopoly Game Tournament, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20: Club Al Dente Banana and Strawberry Smoothie, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21: Club Renaissance Art Paint “Amalfi Style”, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21: Volcano Buono Shopping Trip. Sign up by Feb. 20 Feb. 23: Triple Play Basketball 3 vs. 3, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24: Keystone Club at High School, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 24: Triple Play Dodgeball, 3:30 p.m. Additional MWR Notes Now- Feb. 23: Presidents’ Day Celebration at the Libraries Celebrate Presidents’ Day at the Support Site Library and Capo Connections through books, displays, bibliographies and info sheets on the most famous U.S. presidents in history! For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361. Feb. 23- Mar. 27: Stroke, Spin and Stride Self-Paced Triathlon Join a self-paced triathlon where you determine your pace, distance and division. Prizes are awarded for each division completed. The divisions are Olympic, Tinman, Ironman and Ultra Iron (Double). After your workout, record your mileage at the Support Site Fitness Forum or Capo Fit Zone Gym for the biking and running portions, and the Capo Fit Zone pool for the swimming portion. The program is free and open to authorized MWR patrons. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. Feb. 26: Armed Forces Olympics 1st Organizational Meeting Is your command participating in the Armed Forces Olympics on Friday, May 8 at Carney Park? A representative of each command must attend the 1st organizational meeting at the Capo Fit Zone meeting room at 3 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.