March 26, 2015
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. Holy Week Schedule of Services The Holy Week schedule for the base chapels can be found on the NSA Naples website in the Religious Ministries department: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_naples/about/department s/religious-ministries.html. Community members will find the date, time and location for all additional services being held March 29 through April 5, as well as their regular weekly schedule. 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. 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. Now- March 31: FSYP Fund Requests The Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP) committee is soliciting organizations interested in obtaining funds raised via the Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas. The funds are used to improve the quality of life at overseas military installations. All organizations not receiving federal funding that support Department of Defense employees and/or their families are eligible to apply. Organizations may solicit for funds using the application enclosed in the instruction, which can be found by going to http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_naples/about/department s/administration_n1/administrative_services/instructions.html and viewing the instruction 7280.1A. Applications must be forwarded to NSA Naples Command Master Chief Ashley Drake at ashley.drake@eu.navy.mil no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. The board will convene the first week of April and make determinations of award levels. Now- March 31: Pre-Registration for a “Glow in the Park” 2.5K /5K Fun Run MWR Youth Sports & Fitness brings you twilight fun with a costume run T-shirt at Carney Park on Saturday, April 11. Pre-registration is open until March 31 with fees of $13 per adult and $8 per child (5- 8 years old). After March 31, registration fees are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Register at the Youth Center, Support Site CDC or Capodichino CDC. A costume contest will begin at 5:30 p.m. and be followed by the run at 6:30 p.m. The event will end at 8:30 p.m. Bus transportation from the Support Site Youth Center departs at 4:30 p.m. and is available with registration at both ITT offices and online at www.mwitt.org. The cost is $5 per seat. Upon boarding the bus, receipts presented to the bus monitor will be exchanged for a $5 MWR Voucher. Volunteers are needed as well. For more information, call DSN 629-4722/4729 or 081-811-4722/4729. Registration Still Open for Youth Sports Softball There are still spaces open for youth aged 9 to 18 who want to play in this year’s Youth Sports and Fitness Softball Season, which begins April 18. Register at the Youth Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per child. MWR is also looking for Youth Softball coaches. For more information, call DSN 629-4729 or 081811-4729.
Now- April 2: Registration for April 7- 10 Lifeguard Training Course Sign up at the Capo FitZone for the Spring Break Lifeguard Training Course, which includes First Aid and CPR/EAD for the Professional Rescuer, as well as all the certification needed to work as a lifeguard for MWR. U.S. personnel must be 16 years old to work as a lifeguard. Participants must take the Required course pre-test on Thursday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Capo FitZone pool. Upon completion of the pre-test, payment of $100 per person is due. Cost includes all required materials. Transportation will be provided for the deep-water training, which will take place at a pool in Posillipo. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4252. 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. 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: Woodshop Project for Children and Adults Build a wooden battleship for this month’s project at the Support Site Woodshop (located at the Auto/Wood Skills Center). This is a hammer and glue project and all materials are pre-cut and sanded. Children (must be 5 years or older) and adults. 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 081-811-4971. March 31: Women’s History Month Celebration The Combined Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee invites everyone to attend this year’s Women’s History Month celebration held at the Capodichino base theater on Tuesday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme is "Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives." The event will be followed by a cake-cutting in the theater lobby. If you or your Sailors have any unique talents and would like to participate in upcoming events, please contact IS2 Andrews-Schiro at DSN 626-3055 or OS3 Nichol at DSN 626-4863. Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Capodichino Fellowship Hall.
April 2: April Pool’s Day at Capo FitZone pool Bring the entire family to the Capo pool on Thursday, April 2 to learn about being fit and safe in, on and around the water. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all ages. There will be various stations to participate in activities, while learning water safety. The event is free and open to authorized MWR patrons. The Capo pool will close at 5 p.m. to prepare for event. There will be no lap/ recreation swim after 5 p.m. For more information, call MWR Aquatics at DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. April 5: Michael Kent Show at Reel Times 2 Cinema Navy Entertainment brings Michael Kent to Naples on Sunday, April 5 for the Month of the Military Child. All ages are welcome at the Support Site Reel Times 2 Cinema for a show that involves comedy, audience participation and some amazing magic. The show begins at 2 p.m. and is free. For more information, call DSN 626-4898 or 081-568-4898. 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 31
Early Closure / Limited Service Personal Property Office will be closing at 11 a.m.
April 3
All post offices
April 6
Personal Property Office
Scheduled Strikes in Italy 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 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) April 1: TSP Basics, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC April 1: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC (7 of 7 Sessions) April 2: Real Estate Investing for Beginners, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC
April 3: The Duomo & Easter in Naples, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meet at Capo McCafe by the Airport. April 6– 7: Entrepreneur, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 7: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) April 7: The Happiest Baby, 2 to 2:45 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 March 27: Pool Tourney, 6-8 p.m. March 28: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m. March 30 & April 1: Board Games Night, 6-8 p.m. April 2: Video Games Night, April 3: Pool Tourney, 6-8 p.m. April 4: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m. April 6: Ping Pong Tournament, 6-8 p.m. April 7: Italian Lessons, 6-8 p.m. April 11: J.F.U.N. Trip to the Costiera Cilentana, 9 a.m.- 9 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 27: Wine & Dine in the Cave March 28: Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius March 29: Hiking the Path of Gods April 3: Pozzuoli Amphitheatre & the Ruins of Baia April 4: Positano & Amalfi by Boat April 5: Easter Lunch at Cantina del Vesuvio Extended Tours April 4- 5: Easter in Florence and Pisa April 8- 11: Spring Break on the French Riviera April 24- 27: Spring Weekend in Venice May 9- 10: Mother’s Day Weekend in Ischia May 22- 25: Memorial Day in Athens May 23- 25: Memorial Day at the Beach Resort 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 27: Naples Down the Hill* March 28: Amalfi Coast with Lunch March 29: Wine Tasting in Taurasi March 30: Duomo of Naples* March 31: Mozzarella Factory April 1: Historical Naples April 2: Castles of Naples
April 3: Naples Underground PM* April 4: Salerno and Vietri* April 7: Positano By Boat* April 8: Pompeii Marina Gate* *A discount is available for this tour. To receive the discount, patrons Must register at the Capo or Support Site office. Extended Trips April 18: Giselle Ballet at the San Carlo Theater April 18- 19: Weekend Getaway on the Sorrento Coast May 23- 25: Memorial Day Weekend in Tuscany Sept. 5- 7: Labor Day Weekend in Verona for Nabucco Opera at the Arena *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 27: Club Money Navy Federal Presentation, 4:30 p.m. March 28: Club Fit Track and Field Challenge Part II, 4:30 p.m. March 30-31: Cultural Food Festival March 30: Care Package Collection (runs through Apr 3) March 30: Triple Play Indoor Soccer, 3:30 p.m. March 31: Keystone Club at High School (Club Challenge Discussion), 12:15 p.m. April 1: Triple Play: April Fool’s Day Scavenger Hunt, 3:30 p.m. April 1: Summer Teen Employment applications are available April 1- 3: Care Package Collection @ the TC April 2: Triple Play: BGCA Pillow Fight Day, 3:30 p.m. April 3: No School. Teen Center opens at Noon April 3: 4H Leadership: Teen of the Month Vote, 4:30 p.m. April 4: Club Composed: Just Dance 2015 XBOX Preparation, 4:30 p.m. Additional MWR Notes National Nutrition Month at Base Libraries The MWR Libraries are promoting the importance of nutrition through book displays, bibliographies, a good nutrition reading list, fact sheets and much more. This year’s theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” Check out www.eatright.org for more information. Call DSN 629-4360 or 081-811-4360 for local details. 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.