April 9, 2015
Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month The U.S. Navy designates April as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) and the Naval Support Activity Naples Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) program will have various activities through the month to help raise awareness. There will be awareness tables set up at various locations with program information and services. There is also a “Walk In Their Shoes” walking/ running mileage contest that is open to all commands. Each command can have 4 participants per team (larger commands can have more than one team) who will log their distances daily and submit them to the Chris Meza, NSA Naples Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, at john.meza@eu.navy.mil. The command that has the most miles at the end of the month will receive a trophy and keep it until next April. A Silent March will be held with the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Friday, April 17 and is open to everyone. The march will begin at the Support Site hospital at 6 a.m. There will also be a 5K race on Sunday, April 19 beginning at the Support Site gym at 8:30 a.m. with registration starting at 7:45 a.m. Talk to your command representative or a Victim Advocate for other information on ways to get involved. “Walk In Their Shoes” Walking Contest through April The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program is coordinating a “Walk In Their Shoes” walking contest through the month of April for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The walking/ running mileage contest is open to all commands in the Naples area. Each command can have four participants per team who will log their distances daily and submit them weekly to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator through email to john.meza@eu.navy.mil. Larger commands can have more than one team and all teams can send emails to the coordinator to receive the distance tracking form or for more information. The command with the most miles at the end of the month will receive a trophy and keep it until next April. Call DSN 629-6534 or 081-811-6534 for more information. Is Your Sojourner’s Permit Still Valid? Civilian employees and military spouses should check the expiration date on their Sojourner's Permit to ensure it will remain valid during their entire tour. Renewal is not automatic and is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure it does not expire. Permits are normally issued for the duration of orders to Italy, but tour modifications and other factors may alter the actual departure date. Renewal can only be done 30 days before it expires. If community members wait too long past the expiration day, the Immigration Office may not accept the renewal application, forcing a return to the United States for a new Mission Visa, before re-applying for a Sojourner's Permit. The permit legitimizes the lengthy stay in Italy and must be kept current. For further information regarding the
renewal application, please contact Tiziana Petrarca, paralegal specialist at Region Legal Service Office, at DSN 626-4639 or 081-568-4639. 2015 Naples Area Navy Ball The 2015 Naples Area Navy Ball is scheduled to be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at a 4 ½ star hotel outside of Naples to celebrate the Navy's 240th birthday. The Navy Ball committee and volunteers meet in the Capodichino Fellowship Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. Volunteers are still welcome and needed. The team has also begun selling breakfast burritos on the Capo spine twice a month. To volunteer or for additional information on the Naples Area Navy Ball, email MA1 Ellis at Shannon.Ellis@eu.navy.mil and YN1 Legorreta at Nelida.Legorreta@eu.navy.mil. Register for Session 4 Group and Private Swim Lessons Register in person at the Capo Fit Zone pool for Session 4 Group Swim Lessons, which will take place April 18, 25, May 2, 9. 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. Changes at the Motor Vehicle Registration Offices The Capodichino and Support Site MVRO are making some scheduling changes in efforts to provide better customer service. Beginning April 7, both offices will be open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. without closing for lunch. Beginning April 13, both offices will conduct business on an appointment-only basis Monday through Thursday. It’s advised to make appointments no earlier than one week prior to your transaction. Fridays will be reserved for walk-in appointments. To schedule an appointment, call the Support Site MVRO at DSN 629-6876 or the Capodichino MVRO at DSN 626-2831/2832. Both offices will close for training on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 2 p.m. “Glow in the Park” 2.5K /5K Fun Run Date/Time Change MWR Youth Sports & Fitness brings you twilight fun with a costume run T-shirt at Carney Park on Saturday, May 2 (originally scheduled for April 11). Register now at the Youth Center, Support Site CDC or Capodichino CDC. A costume contest begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 2.5K run at 7:30 p.m. and the 5K run at 7:45 p.m. Event ends at 9 p.m. Bus transportation from the Support Site Youth Center departing at 5:30 p.m. is available with registration at both ITT offices and online at www.mwritt.org by April 29. 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. Managing Emotions Group Meeting on Thursdays Behavioral Health at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is holding a Managing Emotions Group on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. It’s currently only open to active-duty personnel, but future modules are expected for adult dependents, GS employees and DoD contractors. Group members will be able to learn what emotions are, how to effectively manage them, everyday life skills, and healthy ways to interact with others. Attendees can also improve social and communication skills through sharing their experiences with others in the meetings. Meetings are held in the Medical Conference room on the 2nd floor of the Support Site hospital. Stop by the Behavioral Health desk or call DSN 629-6306 for more information or to sign up.
Mind Body Meditation Group Meeting on Tuesdays Behavioral Health at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is holding a Mind Body Meditation Group on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. Check in at the Behavioral Health desk 10 minutes prior. The meeting is open to all adult community members with base access. There will be a 30 minute meditation exercise followed by 30 minutes of mindful stretching. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing or gym attire. Call DSN 629-6306 or 081-811-6306 for more information. April 10: “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” Performance The Missoula Children's Theater and Child and Youth Programs present “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” to the Naples community. Approximately 60 roles are filled by local students from 1st to 12th grade, who are practicing through the week. The performance will be held on Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria. The show is free and open to the entire community. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. April 11: Saturday Vaccine Clinic The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility on Support Site will be holding a Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and as it is for walk-ins only. Normal fees apply. For more information, call DSN 629-7913 or 081-811-7913. April 11: NOR Trekking Day Trip Join a group of enthusiastic hikers for the NOR’s trek in Sant’Agata (on the Sorrento Coast). No previous mountaineering experience is required. Must be 15 years or older to participate (ages 15-17 must be accompanied by an 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 081-811-4947. April 11: Paintball at Carney Park A day of paintball is being made available at Carney Park on Saturday, April 11. Open play will be from 10 a.m. to noon for $10 per person, aged 15 and up. Private or organizational group play will be from 2 to 4 p.m., $50 for up to 6 people, aged 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. April 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22: SAT Prep Workshop for High School Students Register now for the SAT Prep Workshop that will be held at the Naples High School Library from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 12, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. Seniors and juniors have priority registration. However, sophomores and freshmen can register if space is available. Cost is $75 per student and includes 18 hours of classroom instruction by a licensed teacher and the Official College Board SAT Study Guide. Call the director at DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395 to register. April 15: April Craft Time Connect the Tots is holding a craft event for families with young children on Wednesday, April 15 at the pavilion outside of the youth center (TLA). All materials will be provided, including a small snack. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID holders. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page: Connect The Tots Naples, Italy.
April 15- 16: ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training The Region CREDO team will be holding 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. The workshop will be held at the Support Site Community Center April 15- 16. To register, or for more information, contact DSN 314626-5255 or 081-568-5255, email CREDO@eu.navy.mil, or visit www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU. April 16: 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, April 16. 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. April 17: Sign-up Deadline for April 23rd “A Taste of Shakespeare" Dinner Theater The Naples High School Shakespeare Class will be hosting "A Taste of Shakespeare" dinner theater on Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Students will be presenting various monologues and scenes from William Shakespeare's plays – a little comedy and a little tragedy to give you a taste of his genius. The performance is free, but the Culinary Arts program is offering a set dinner menu. The menu consists of Julius Caesar salad, a choice of spiraled "Ham-let," scalloped potatoes, and a fresh vegetable medley or Lady Macbeth's Spaghetti (with or without meat) and garlic bread. For dessert, cake will be served in celebration of Shakespeare's 451st birthday. Dinner price is $12 for adults and $7 for children under 10. Dinner reservations must be made by Friday, April 17. Please contact Elizabeth Ballard at DSN 629-4061/4060 or 081-811-4061/4060. 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. A shuttle bus is scheduled to depart the Support Site TLA bus stop at 5 and 5:30 p.m. and return from the venue at midnight. For additional information, please contact Senior Chief Donald Everett at DSN 626-7796 or the birthday committee members at DSN 626-3699. 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 and Carney Park LN access card holders can reserve a space. 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. April 18: USO Free Tour to Naples Waterfront for Month of the Military Child Take the kids to enjoy a spring morning at the Villa Comunale and the Naples waterfront. Take a look at the scenery, breath in the sea breeze, eat a gelato and possibly rent a family bike as you enjoy the pedestrian waterfront. Visitors can also choose to visit the aquarium, only steps away and have the kids check out the sea creatures. There will be free time for lunch at one of the many pizzerias in the area. Call DSN 626-5713 or 081568-5713 for more information.
April 18, 25: Parents’ Night and Day Out Parents can take the night off on April 18 from 4 p.m. to midnight or day off on April 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. April 20- 23: Free Golf Lessons for Active Duty Active-duty personnel can sign up for the beginner golf lessons at the Carney Park Golf Course to be held April 20- 23. Lessons are free and open to the first six who register. Classes are held from 5 to 5:45 p.m. every day and clubs are included. Call 081-526-4296 for more information or to register. April 22: Earth Day Tree Planting The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association is planting trees for Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 by the Support Site’s Village Forum. The tree planting will take place at 5 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249 or 081-568-5249. Take a look at the NASCPOA Facebooke page for more information on upcoming events. May 15: Deadline for Annual Graduation/Recognition Ceremony Participation The Navy College Office will host the Annual Graduation/Recognition ceremony on June 12 in the Capo Auditorium. If you graduated from college or university during the past year, you and your family are invited to participate in the ceremony. Please contact Larry Daley from the Navy College Office at nco.naples@eu.navy.mil or DSN 626-6683 by May 15 for more information on how to sign up for graduation. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service April 6- 10 April 13-14
Early Closure / Limited Service
School Spring Break Navy Passenger Transportation Office not able to process No Fee Passports due to required training.
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Now until April 1 at midnight: Highway gasoline service stations April 21: ENAV (air traffic control) personnel are scheduled to strike from 1 to 5 p.m. April 21: Airport personnel for non-Italian flight companies are scheduled to strike from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 21: Airport baggage handlers in Milan airports are scheduled to strike from 1 to 5p.m.
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. April 10: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
April 13: Love & Logic Early Childhood Parenting, 9 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC (1 of 5 Sessions) April 13-17: Command Financial Specialist (CFS) Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 13-14: Technical Track, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., (Capo Library) April 14: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) April 15: Terrible Two’s & Three’s, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 15: Fresh Pasta Store, “Ravioli, Rucola and Speck”, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool – meeting point: Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is 4 euro. April 16: Labor & Delivery Relaxation Techniques, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC April 16: The Happiest Baby, 1 to 1:45 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 17: Lunch at Agriturismo, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Carpool – meeting point: Capo, 1st garage by main gate) Note: Cost is 12 euro. April 17: Couples Communication 101, 1 to 4 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 April 9: Video Game Night, 6-8 p.m. April 10: Pool Tourney, 6-8 p.m. April 11: J.F.U.N. Trip to the Costiera Cilentana, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. April 11: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m. April 13: Ping Pong Tournament, 6-8 p.m. April 14: Italian Lessons, 6-8 p.m. April 15: 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 April 10: Sorrento by Night April 11: Tivoli: Villa D’Este April 12: Naples Underground & Pizza Lunch April 17: Wine N’ Dine in a Tavern (Adults Only) April 18: The Island of Capri April 19: Hiking Path of the Gods Extended Tours 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 Oct. 30- Nov. 3: Halloween in Transylvania *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. ITT Schedule Day Trips April 10: Tarantella Show in Sorrento (discounted price) April 11: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri with Lunch (discounted price)
April 12: Amalfi Coast with Lunch (discounted price) April 13: Vomero Market April 14: Beverly Hills of Naples (discounted price) April 15: Best of Naples April 16: Mozzarella Factory (discounted price) April 17: Catacombs of Naples April 18: Giselle Ballet at San Carlo Opera House April 18: Wine Tasting in Taurasi with Lunch Extended Trips April 18: Giselle Ballet at the San Carlo Theater 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. April 9: Triple Play: Ah Um Game, 3:30 p.m. April 10: Keystone Club @ the High school, 12:15 p.m. April 10: Club GT & Smart Girls: Let Your Dreams Soar, 4:30 p.m. April 11: Club da Vinci: Scene It, 4:30 p.m. April 15: Triple Play: Just Dance 2015 XBOX Dance Off, 3:30 p.m. April 16: Triple Play: Tailgate Toss Game, 3:30 p.m. April 17: Keystone Club @ the High school, BGCA Create a Poem, 12:15 p.m. April 17: Club al Dente: Guacamole Making, 4:30 p.m. April 18: Club Renaissance: Oil/Acrylic Painting, 4:30 p.m. Additional MWR Notes JFC NATO Personnel are Welcome at MWR JFC NATO personnel (with red or blue NATO ID cards) are welcome to MWR programs and services. At the Carney Park Golf Course and the Support Site facilities bowling center, ITT, AWSC, library, Navy Outdoor Recreation, and theater, regular fees apply. At Carney Park, there is a yearly individual or family fee to pay for use of the pool, fitness program, camping/cabins, sports fields, and picnic areas. For more information, contact MWR Admin at DSN 626-4050 or 081-568-4050. 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. Libraries Monthly Happenings This month, the Support Site Library and Capo Connections celebrate Poetry Month and National Library Week (April 12-18). Enter our Poetry Contest by April 30 at either library or try answering our quiz questions to win some prizes. Capo Connections will be playing some good music to relax to for Jazz Appreciation Month, while Story Times run every Thursday at the Support Site at 10:30 a.m. A special Scrabble Fun Day will be held
on April 14 at 3:30 p.m. and all month, children 3-12 years can enter our Kids Art Contest. Come by to join the fun or call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361 for more details.