April 16, 2015
OHA and MIHA Surveys for Italy Needed The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) survey is being conducted until April 22 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 helps to 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 visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-utilmiha-mar.cfm. 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. Do You Have Italian Legal Issues? The Region Legal Service Office provides legal assistance customer and attorney-client services for many issues arising under U.S. law, but they also provide Italian legal assistance. If you have been involved or are experiencing a situation that falls under Italian law and need assistance, you can speak with the Italian attorney, “Avvocato,” who is available by appointment twice a week to advise on various legal matters, including real estate disputes, divorce, traffic fines, real estate purchases, landlord-tenant disputes, Lemon Law, traffic accidents (how to file a claim against an insurance company), among others. The attorney cannot represent you in court in any civil law suit, but will provide legal advice and general information of the Italian Law and legal system. These services are available to eligible customers and clients, to include all active-duty service members and their dependents, retirees, DoD civilian stateside hired employees, and some Reservists. Eligibility will be determined when scheduling the appointment. Stop by the Region Legal Service Office the 1st floor of Capodichino’s Admin II building or call DSN 626 4576 or 081-568-4576 to schedule an appointment. 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. Have You Filed Your Taxes Yet? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center, a self-service program, will remain open through the extended overseas filing deadline of June 15. Services are available at Support Site, Capodichino, and Gaeta. Appointments are based on volunteer availability. Schedule an appointment or get more information by contacting the Legal Assistance front desk at DSN 626-4576 or 081-568-4576 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sure Start Information Meeting for School Year 2015/ 2016 Sure Start is a unique program for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E-1 through E-4) who are four years old by Sept. 1. There will be a number of Sure Start informational meetings for all enlisted personnel interested in applying to the Sure Start program for the 2015/2016 school year. These meetings will cover eligibility requirements and information about the Sure Start program. The meetings are for adults only and will be held in room 148 of the Naples Elementary School at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. Applications can be picked up now. For more information, call the elementary school at DSN 629-4037 or 081-811-4037. 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 16: Capodichino Main Gate Closure from 7 p.m. to Midnight The Capodichino main gate will be closed on Thursday, April 16 from 7 p.m. to midnight. During this time, the Capodichino back gate will be open for all inbound and outbound traffic. The main gate will remain open for pedestrian traffic. For further information please contact Physical Security at DSN 626-2259 or 081-568-2259.
April 17: Silent March for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month There will be a Silent March held with the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Friday, April 17 at 6 a.m. for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The march begins at the Support Site hospital at 6 a.m. and is open to everyone. For more information, call DSN 629-6166 or 081-811-6166. 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: 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: CYP and NHS Sports Opening Day, Flea Market and Home Safety Day at Carney Park Spend a day of fun-filled events at Carney Park on Saturday, April 18. The Child and Youth Programs Youth Sports and Naples High School Wildcats Spring Sports Opening Ceremony kick off is scheduled for 9 a.m. There will be a flea market organized by MWR where you will find many items to purchase at good prices. Learn about Home Safety with WRA and the Fire Department as they will be on site with informational material and fun activities. The Snack Shack and the Golf Course Fairways Bar & Grill will be open for lunch items, snacks and beverages. For more information, call 081-5263395. April 20: The Party Animals Free Family Show in Naples On Monday, April 20 the military community is invited to see an interactive Rock ‘n Roll musical for the whole family consisting of four lovable characters: Kaiya the Kangaroo, Walter the Fox, Brandon the Bear and Lance the Lion, as well as Teeny and Tiny their stilt walking friends, Sky Blue, Bendy, Tommy the Clown, and DJ Penguin who will be mixing up the beats. The free show begins at 5 p.m. at the Support Site Fitness Forum gymnasium and will be followed by a meet and greet. This show is brought to our base
by the Armed Forces Entertainment program and MWR. All ages are welcome. For more information, call DSN 629-4894 or 081-568-4894. April 21: Free Vehicle Maintenance Workshop at AWSC for Teens Teens, keep your vehicle running with a free workshop at the Support Site Auto/ Wood Skills Center. The workshop is open to 13 to 18 year old teens and will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4971 or 081-811-4971. 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, 29: USO Free After-School Snack Attack In support of the Month of the Military Child, USO Naples will be extending appreciation to the littlest members of the military community by offering a free afterschool snack at the Support Site USO office from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 22: Birthday Party Join Connect the Tots to celebrate April birthdays and decorate your own cupcake on Wednesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Support Site Community Center. All material will be provided. The event is open to all U.S. and NATO ID holders. Visit the group on Facebook: Connect the Tots Naples, Italy, to get connected to other upcoming events. 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. April 24: Spring Golf Tournament Enjoy the Naples Keystone Teen Leadership & Carney Park Golf Course Spring Golf Tournament. Play golf with your buddies in a 4-person golf scramble. Tournament begins at noon at the Carney Park Golf Course. Register by Apr 23 with full payment of $25 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of entry fees will be returned to prize fund. For more information, call 081-526-4296. April 25: Ridiculous Relay Fun Race at Carney Park The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) and Naples-area Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors (DAPA) are sponsoring a Ridiculous Relay Fun Race on Saturday, April 25 in support of Alcohol Awareness Month. The event will take place at Carney Park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Field #3 and will include a number of informational booths. Four different obstacle courses will be developed and timed for teams of two. Gift card prizes and medals will be awarded to the top three teams. The relay race is open to all ages and those who sign the Alcohol Awareness Pledge will receive a free electronic individual or family portrait. Sign up for the race starting at 1 p.m. For more information, please contact DSN 626-5500 or 081-568-5500.
April 25: Parents’ Day Out Parents can take the 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 27, 28: Summer Teen Employment Program Meetings Employment opportunities are available for 14-18 year old U.S. ID cardholders at various MWR departments. Application packets are now available at the Teen Center. Teens must be able to attend the Introduction to Teen Employment Program on April 27 at the Support Site Reel Times 2 Theater at 5:30 p.m., the Job Fair on April 28 at the Teen Center from 5 to 6 p.m., and all training days, June 15-19. For more information, contact Teen Center director at DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395. April 27: Federal Benefits Fair The Fleet and Family Support Center is hosting a Federal Benefits Fair on Monday, April 27 at the Support Site Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have questions about your benefits, the fair will allow you to meet experts from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources, TRICARE and the Federal Benefits Unit in Naples. They can answer all of your benefits questions. No registration required. Call the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 for more information. April 30: Martial Arts Open House Night Interested in finding out about martial arts? Come to the Support Site Fitness Forum from 4 to 7 p.m. for an Open House Night. Meet our Judo/Self-Defense and Aikido instructors, watch demos and receive information on MWR classes. For more details, call the Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6604 or 081-811-6604. May 2: “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, May 2. Register now at the Youth Center, Support Site CDC or Capodichino CDC. A costume contest begins at 6:30 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. May 9: Group Motorcycle Ride NSA Naples is hosting a group motorcycle ride on the Saturday, May 9 for starting from the Support Site motorcycle range. The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month event will begin at 10 a.m. and include a TCLOCS (Tires/ Controls/ Lights/ Oil/ Chassis/ Side Stand) inspection before the daytime group ride to Paestum and back with groups no larger than eight. Each group will have a ride captain. For more information, contact Dave Peters at DSN 626-3147 or email david.peters@eu.navy.mil. JFC Army personnel can contact SFC Ramirez at Fredy.Ramirez@jfcnp.nato.int and JFC Navy personnel may contact MA2 Laramie at Philip.Laramie@jfcnp.nato.int to establish groups and ride captains. All others should contact your command motorcycle safety representative.
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 24
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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 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 April 20-24: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 20: Love & Logic Early Childhood Parenting, 9 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC (2 of 5 Sessions) April 21: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) April 20: Making Italian Dessert,11 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool – meeting place: Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is 6 euro April 22: Effective Time-Outs, 10 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC April 23: 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 AC1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. April 23: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 23: Sponsorship Training, 8 to 11 a.m. Capo Admin I G30 April 23: Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 23: Couples Communication 101, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Support Site FFSC April 23: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., support Site FFSC April 24: Nurturing Touch: Child & Infant Massage, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC April 27: How to Make Fragoncello, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC April 27: Love & Logic Early Childhood Parenting, 9 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC (3 of 5 Sessions) April 27: The Happiest Baby, 11 to 11:45 a.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 16: Video Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
April 17: Pool Tourney, 6-8 p.m. April 18: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m. April 20: Ping Pong Tournament, 6-8 p.m. April 21: Italian Lessons, 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 17: Wine N’ Dine in a Tavern (Adults Only) April 18: The Island of Capri April 19: Hiking Path of the Gods April 24: Wine N’ Dine in a Cave April 25: A Day at the Negombo Spa on Ischia April 26: Rafting Adventure 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 17: Catacombs of Naples April 18: Wine Tasting in Taurasi with Lunch April 19: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri with Lunch April 20: Churches of Naples - discounted price April 21: Herculaneum April 22: Sorrento Shopping and History with Lunch April 23: Posillipo Market April 24: Gardens of Naples - discounted price April 25: Cheese, Wine and Food in the Mountains of Avellino April 26: Greek Temples of Paestum April 27: Vomero Market- discounted price Extended Trips 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 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. April 21: Spoons Game, 3:30 p.m. April 22: Triple Play, 3:30 p.m. April 22: Pizza Party, 5 p.m. April 23: Triple Play: Earth Day, Let’s Plant, 3:30 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. Now- May 22: Capri to Naples Swimming Marathon Swim at your own pace and complete this 36-kilometer marathon by May 22 to receive a prize. Swim anytime during Capo pool hours & log your distance in the poolside log book. Free to all authorized MWR patrons. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. April 30: Armed Forces Olympics 3rd 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 3rd organizational meeting at the Capo Fit Zone meeting room at 3 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.