March 19, 2015
Pope Francis Visiting Naples Saturday Pope Francis will be celebrating Mass in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples at 11 a.m. and addressing crowds along the Lungomare at 5 p.m. during his one-day visit on Saturday. The pope will also be at the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary in Pompeii at 8 a.m. Authorities predict a few hundred thousand participants. Expect heightened security and extensive traffic delays in the Naples area. If attending any events, remain alert and follow directions of security personnel. Also ensure you bring water, snacks and other essentials. Partial Solar Eclipse Friday Morning A partial solar eclipse, with the moon passing between the Earth and Sun, will be visible in Naples from 9:25 until 11:42 a.m. on Friday, March 20. The peak of the eclipse will be around 10:30 a.m. with 50 percent coverage of the sun. To avoid serious eye damage, do not look directly at the sun and don't try to take a 'selfie' during the eclipse, as just lining up the projection on your phone could still put you at risk. The safest way to view the eclipse is to make a small hole in a card or piece of paper, hold it up to the sun and project the image on the ground or a second piece of white paper. If using a camera or telescope, you will need stronger filters and should not look through them to directly view the sun. In Italy, the next partial solar eclipse will happen in 2022, with a total solar eclipse happening in 2081. DoDDS Registration Taking Place March 23 to April 3 The Naples Elementary School and the Naples Middle High School are holding registration and re-registration from March 23 to April 3. Yearly registration of students is required as a means to establish eligibility for tuition-free or tuition enrollment. The schools also need to be sure they can establish grade level class enrollments as close as possible to pupil-teacher ratio benchmarks. The schools have sent out schedules for registration, which can also be found in the Panorama. Sponsors’ failure to re-register may result in a delay of your child’s start of school and could impact course selections. In addition, it is important to re-register your student(s) for the school bus by reporting to the Student Transportation Office located in room 128 of the high school. Contact Daniela Pollano at DSN 629-4482 or 081-811-4482 for more information about the bus transportation. Your $$’s Go Far with MWR Community members are now able to save money at MWR facilities through reduced fees and with increased programs. These discounts include free fitness classes, reduced bowling fees, reduced movie admission, reduced ITT cultural immersion trips, free recreational pool entry (for eligible patrons) and increased entertainment and special
events for our area. Look for more details to follow on the MWR Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mwrnaples. Security Tips for Vehicle-Related Incidents Here are a few tips from NSA Naples Security to utilize when involved in vehicle-related incidents. - Immediately write down the vehicle’s license plate, color, make and model. This can also be done with a cellphone or your cellphone camera. - Contact Emergency Dispatch at 081-568-4911 and provide them the location of the accident and your current location, along with the vehicle details. Please do this before getting out of your vehicle to exchange information. - If you do not feel safe getting out of your vehicle, wait in the vehicle until assistance arrives or drive to the nearest open gas station or police station and request support. Kinder Surprise Eggs Banned by U.S. Customs Community members are advised that Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs are banned from import to the U.S. by customs regulations. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents will remove the eggs from your package and the sender can be fined. The popular treats in Europe have a toy-filled plastic capsule inside, which has been determined to be a choking hazard for young children and the FDA issued an import alert because they are a confectionery product with an imbedded non-nutritive object. Other Kinder brand candy products that do not contain the small toy can be mailed without restriction. Shippers have an obligation to declare items they are mailing on the customs declaration forms to avoid penalties. Contact the local U.S. military customs office for more information or visit www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml06/06140.html. OHA and MIHA Survey for Italy Conducted in March The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility/ Recurring Maintenance and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Survey will be conducted through the month of March for Italy. The MIHA survey is conducted once every three years as part of this combined survey. The data gathered by service members residing in private housing will help ensure proper allowances are being paid for both allowances. If you’ve been stationed in Italy for three months, reside in private housing and receive OHA, then please visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-utilmiha-mar.cfm during the month of March and contribute to the survey. For the utilities portion, you will be asked to report the average monthly cost of each of your utilities and the average monthly cost of any routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. For the MIHA portion of the survey, you will be asked to report actual expenses incurred when moving into your private residence. The electronic survey takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and should be completed by you or your spouse, whoever has knowledge of utility/recurring maintenance and MIHA expenses. If you are able to access the survey from home, it is recommended that you take the survey together. For additional information, contact Loredana Avino at DSN 626-2551 or Chief Hector Aspurias at DSN 626-6219. Women’s History Month at Base Libraries Celebrate Women's History Month at the MWR Libraries with special displays, bibliographies and biographies on famous women in history. This year’s theme is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” Enter the library’s quiz contest when you stop by. Check out the National Women’s History project web site for additional resources at www.nwhp.org. For more information, call DSN 629-4360 or 081-811-4360.
Support Site Woodshop Now Open The Support Site Woodshop (located in the Auto/Wood Skills Center) is open. Cost to use the Woodshop is $5 per hour. Various days and times are available for customers who are already certified to use the shop as well as new customers. New customers can set up an appointment to get certified by calling the center. Build a wooden battleship for this month’s project. This is a hammer and glue project and all materials are pre-cut and sanded. Children (must be 5 years or older) and adults can attend on Saturday, March 28. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire workshop. The workshop fee is $25 and includes all materials for one battleship. Call to register for the workshop as the class is limited to 8 participants. For more information, call DSN 629-4971 or 081811-4971. March 25: ADHD Parent Support Group Meeting An ADHD Parent Support Group meeting will be held in the Naples Elementary School room 106 on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Donna Varbero, occupational therapist from the EDIS Clinic, who will be presenting “Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention.” It provides many practical ideas for helping children with ADHD become "Can-do Kids" at home and at school. These ideas will be shared and discussed, along with ways guests have found to help their child become more successful. This meeting is for adults only. For more information, contact DSN 629-4682 or 081811-4682. March 26: Free Vehicle Maintenance Workshop at AWSC Keep your vehicle running with a free workshop on Thursday, March 26 at the Auto/ Wood Skills Center on the Support Site. The workshop will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (every 30 minutes). The March special at the skill center is $2 off each brake rotor re-surfaced at the AWSC. For more information, call DSN 629-4971 or 081-811-4971. March 27: USO Open Mic Night Community members are invited to join the USO at the Old Towne Pub at Capodichino for an evening of singing, dancing, poetry and more. Open Mic Night will be held on Friday, March 27 at 8:30 p.m. and all entertainers are welcome. For more information, please contact the USO at DSN: 626-5713. March 28: Run with the Chiefs 5K Run Run with the Chiefs for their 122nd year celebration on Saturday, March 28. Registration begins at the Support Site Central Park at 7:15 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $5 per participant and includes a T-shirt. All chiefs run free and the first 30 chiefs to register receive a free T-shirt. For more information, call the Support Site Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6604 or 081-811-6604. March 28: Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Eggstravaganza will be celebrated at Carney Park field #1 on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be candy & egg hunts for all ages, a bounce house, games, arts & crafts, concession sales and professional pictures with the Easter Bunny, for a small fee. Transportation will depart from the Support Site Youth Center at 10 a.m. and will depart Carney Park at 2 p.m. for the return trip. Bus registration is available at the Capo or Support Site ITT office, or online at www.mwritt.org at a pre-registration cost of $5 per seat, which will be exchanged for a $5 MWR voucher to be used at any MWR facility. Deadline to sign up is March 24. After this date patrons are welcome to ride on a space-available basis. The event is open to U.S. ID card holders who can sponsor up to 4 guests per family, paying $5 or 5 euro per guest. Guests under 3 years are
free, but are included in the count. Local National Carney Park access ID card holders and their immediate family members are welcome paying the regular fees and are not eligible to bring guests. JFC Carney Park Privilege card holders are welcome, but are not eligible to bring guests. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. March 28: Trekking Day Trips with NOR Center Join a group of enthusiastic hikers for the NOR’s trek on the ‘Valley of the Mills’ on Saturday, March 28. No previous mountaineering experience is required. Must be 15 years or older to participate (ages 15-17 must be accompanied by adult/legal guardian). $30 per person includes guide and transportation from the Support Site. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring snacks, lunch, water and euros for incidentals. Sign up by 5 days prior to trip at the NOR Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-8114947. April 18: Carney Park Flea Market It’s spring cleaning time! Sell some of your unwanted items at the Carney Park Flea Market on April 18. Cost is $15 per space, which includes one table. Extra tables cost $5 and chairs are also available at $1 each. U.S. ID card holders can sign up now through April 7, while Carney Park local national access card holders can reserve their space (if available) beginning April 8. The Flea Market in in conjunction with the Youth Sports Spring Opening Day and WRA & Fire Department Home Safety Day. For more information or to register your space, call Carney Park at 081-526-1579 or 081-526-3395. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service March 20
Early Closure / Limited Service Capo post office closing at 12:30 p.m. Support Site post offices closing at noon. CMVRO Capo and Support Site offices closing at 2 p.m. Personal Property Office will be closing at 11 a.m.
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Scheduled Strikes in Italy March 20: Alitalia personnel and pilots are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20: ENAV (Air traffic control agency) airport personnel in Rome airports are schedule to strike from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20: Meridiana Fly personnel are scheduled to strike from 2 to 6 p.m. March 30: Local transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for 4 hours, with different starting times depending on the specific location. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. March 20: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 20: Victim Advocate Refresher Training, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (to register, please use this link http://bpt.me/1121621)
March 23- 27: Victim Advocate Basic Training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site, FFSC (to register, please use this link: http://bpt.me/1117399) March 23: Making Italian Dessert”Zeppole”, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carpool, (Meeting place: Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is 6 euro to be paid at the restaurant. March 24: Sponsorship Class, 8 to 11 a.m. (Capo Admin I building, room G30) March 24: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) March 24: Couples Communication 101, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Support Site FFSC March 25: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Support Site, FFSC (6 of 7) March 26: Ceramic Class in Aversa, Thu, 9 a.m. to noon, (Carpool – meeting point: Support Site TLA lobby) March 26: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 26: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 27: Nurturing Touch: Child & Infant Massage, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC March 27: Federal Employment Process, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 30 – April 3: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 31: Botanical Gardens, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting point: McDonald’s Café outside of Capo) 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 March 19: Spades Night, 6-8 p.m. March 20: Pool Tourney, 6-8 p.m. March 21: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m. March 23: Board Games Night, 6-8 p.m. 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 March 21: Family Day at the Farm March 22: Positano and Amalfi March 27: Wine & Dine in the Cave March 28: Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius March 29: Hiking the Path of Gods Extended Tours April 4- 5: Easter in Florence and Pisa April 24- 27: Spring Weekend in Venice May 9- 10: Mother’s Day Weekend in Ischia May 22- 25: Memorial Day in Athens July 26- Aug. 2: Greek Islands of Zakynthos *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.
ITT Schedule Day Trips March 20: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri March 21: Vietri and Salerno with Lunch *March 22: Wine Tasting in Avellino* March 23: Herculaneum March 24: Capua Amphitheater *A discount is available for this tour. To receive the discount, patrons Must register at the Capo or Support Site office. Extended Trips April 9- 12: Family Spring Break in Alberobello, Zoosafari and Matera April 18: Giselle Ballet at the San Carlo Theater April 18- 19: The Sorrento Coast May 23- 25: Memorial Day Weekend in Tuscany *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. March 20: Club Al Dente Green Smoothies, 4:30 p.m. March 21: Club Renaissance Monochromatic Drawing, 4:30 p.m. March 21: High School Only - Midnight Basketball Tournament & Lock-In (registration limited) March 22- 28: BGCA Week & TC Creation Kitchen Recipe Collection March 23: Triple Play Basketball HORSE, 3:30 p.m. March 24: Keystone Club at High School (Summer Trip Planning), 12:15 p.m. Additional MWR Notes Now- March 27: Priority Registration for Youth Spring Gymnastics Students who participated in the Youth Winter Gymnastics season can now register for the upcoming Spring Season, which runs April 13 to June 5. Gymnastics is for 3- to 18year-old children. Registration will be taken at the Support Site CDC, the Capodichino CDCs and the Support Site Youth Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. March 23: Coaches Meeting for Youth Spring Baseball/Softball Leagues Do you have basketball/softball coaching experience? Have you played in high school or college? Pick up a coaching packet at the Support Site Teen Center and volunteer as a coach for the upcoming Youth Spring Baseball & Softball leagues. Join Youth Sports for an informational meeting at the Support Site Youth Center at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23. For more information, contact Youth Sports/Youth Center at DSN 6294729/4722. March 26: Armed Forces Olympics 2nd 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 2nd organizational meeting at the Capo Fit Zone meeting room at 3 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
March 28: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off March 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 the Friday, one week prior to date. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989.