TESTER Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Vol. 71, No. 35
Sailors Authorized to Wear Ball Caps Page 2
Furloughs: A Year Later Page 3
Center Stage Movies Page 6
Celebrating 71 Years of Community Partnership
September 4, 2014
Every Sailor, Every Day Navy puts focus on peer connections, personal responsibility during suicide prevention month From Navy Operational Stress Control
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NAVAIR employee Harold George will cycle to honor his sister, Sherry, in the 150-mile Ride to Conquer Cancer fundraiser Sept. 13 and 14.
Cyclist riding to conquer cancer By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
When Harold George first heard about the Sept. 1314 Ride to Conquer Cancer (RTCC), he decided to do it in memory of his sister, who lost her life to the disease two years ago, at age 55; his age now. “She had Stage 4, but they didn’t find it; they’d been treating her for migraines for years,” said George, a NAVAIR employee. “One day her headache was so bad, she vomited. Her daughter took her to the hospital and she never left.” RTCC is a two-day, 150mile cycling fundraiser to benefit Johns Hopkins’ Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Passing through Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., riders will weave their way through the Capitol region’s scenic landscape for a challenging 75 miles each day.
“I haven’t cycled since I was a kid,” George said, “but when I saw the ad for the ride, I figured I could probably limp my way through it. So here I am.” First, George bought a bike; a crosstown model with wide tires. “It’s a steel bike; heavier and more sturdy,” he explained. “No skinny tires. The skinny ones are for the young people who go flying past me when I ride.” And he does ride — four days a week, covering 12-15 miles per day weekdays; and 25-35 miles per day weekends. “When I started back in May, I couldn’t make it to the end of my street before I had to get off and push,” he said. “Then I was able to make it through my housing development, then down Hermanville Road. That went on until now, when I
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uicide prevention goes beyond training people to recognize risk factors or what to do in a crisis. It starts with every day actions we can all take to build meaningful connections with our shipmates, staying actively engaged and making sure they know they’re never alone.
The theme of 2014 Navy Suicide Prevention Month in September is Every Sailor, Every Day, focusing on peer connections and personal responsibility. Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, Navy Surgeon General, publicly introduced this message in an October 2013 All Hands
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Risk Factors:
These factors have been found to be associated with suicide and increase the risk of suicidal behaviors. Risk factors DO NOT cause or predict suicide. History of depression and other mood disorders Past suicide attempts; Family history of suicide Alcohol and other substance use disorders Lack of social support and sense of isolation Major physical illnesses Loss of relationship or significant personal loss Severe, prolonged, or perceived unmanageable stress and/or anxiety
Feeling like a burden to others, helplessness Easy access to lethal means History of trauma or abuse Impulsive and/or aggressive tendencies Hopelessness Job, financial, school or legal problems Life transitions such as retirement, permanent change of station or change in job or work duties
September is National Preparedness Month Commentary from Ready Navy
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n President Obama’s September 2014 National Preparedness Month Proclamation, individuals are called to take action to prepare in advance for the likelihood of a variety of hazards the U.S. faces in any given year. The month culminates in a Day of Action on September 30. Navy personnel and families are directed to go to the Ready Navy website at www.ready.navy.mil to register in America’s Prepare Athon and to join America in
pledging to take at least one preparedness action this month. “The safety and wellbeing of every member of the Navy — Sailor, civilian and family member — is of utmost importance,” said Vice Adm. William D. French, Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC). “It is essential that the Navy community as a whole take part in National Preparedness Month and act on September 30th and throughout the year to be ready to mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies. In this way,
individually and together, we contribute to mission readiness, saving lives, property, and time.” To get started, the Navy Community will find Ready Navy, the Navy’s Emergency Preparedness Program, a beneficial resource. Closely aligned with the National Ready Campaign and other DOD Ready public awareness campaigns, the Ready Navy website provides individuals with guidance on steps
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A FEW good women By Donna Cipolloni Tester staff writer
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rganized in 1968, Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a national nonprofit organization that works to end discrimination and promote the advancement of women employed in the federal government. FEW is organized into 10 regions throughout the U.S., with approximately 115 chapters providing meetings, training workshops, special projects and programs that meet the needs of their chapter members. Falling under the umbrella of the D.C. Metro Region, FEW Chapter 307 is located at NAS Patuxent River. “I first came to Pax in 1997, and within a year, my boss suggested I become a member of FEW,” said NAWCAD’s Jeannie Facemire, NMCI lead for Pax River and current chapter president. “I wanted to check it out and went to a national training program where they offered computer classes, information on how to write a résumé, deal with management, communicate bet-
ter, advance in the workplace, and prepare for retirement. I realized it had the potential to help me in my career.” FEW focuses on four major areas: training, compliance, diversity and legislative. It seeks to increase its members’ knowledge of federal rules and regulations; ensures agencies comply with statutes, executive orders and regulations that provide equal opportunity; works to eliminate barriers in the workplace; and keeps members abreast of federal, state and local legislation affecting federal employees, especially women. On Aug. 26, the group hosted its 14th Annual Women’s Equality Day Luncheon, celebrating the 94th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, earning women the right to vote. Nearly 100 people attended the luncheon, and the theme was: Women of Character, Courage and Commitment. The program recognized women in history who struggled, sacrificed and persevered in their own lives to affect breakthrough change that
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would benefit generations of women to follow. Keynote speaker was Barbara Ives, a retired Navy captain with 27 years of service, and the current academic dean at St. Mary’s Ryken High School. Ives graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1980 as a member of the first class of women to attend the previously all-male institution. “Ms. Ives was selected as our keynote speaker because she herself is representative of this year’s theme,” explained Valisa Harris, command customer service liaison with Command Strategies, Force Planning and Analysis Department (AIR 7.11) and the Pax chapter’s public affairs officer. “She has been a pioneer throughout her career, leading as the ‘first’ and reaching back to assist others.” The FEW Pax River chapter holds quarterly meetings, training sessions and special events throughout the year, including outreach activities such as helping in soup kitchens, walking for domestic violence, collecting coats or
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
Some of the members of Federally Employed Women (FEW) Chapter 307 at NAS Patuxent River, gather together before attending their 14th Annual Women’s Equality Day Luncheon at River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center Aug. 26.
About the organization
FEW’s organization is three-tiered and consists of National, Regional and Chapter levels. All three tiers work together to fulfill the goals of FEW’s four major program areas: Legislative, Training, Compliance and Diversity.
donating toiletries and sweat suits to the local women’s shelter and veterans home. “My philosophy as president is ‘Big I’,” Facemire said.
Ball caps make a comeback By Shawn D. Graham NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
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s of Sept. 1, NAS Patuxent River Sailors can wear the Navy and command ball caps in place of the eight-point cover with the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I, II or III. NAVADMIN 200/14, released Aug. 14, states command ball caps are organizational clothing that may be purchased with appropriated funds. Sailors may purchase command ball caps with personal funds, just as they purchase command badges, patches, belt buckles and other permissible uniform items. NAS Patuxent River’s Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Jeffrey Owejan lauded the change and said that Sailors would receive the new guidance positively. “The Navy ball cap is a
U.S. Navy photo by Shawn D. Graham
NAS Patuxent River command ball caps are available at the Navy Exchange. Contact your command master chief if you don’t see your command’s ball cap. part of our history,” Owejan said. “I remember the feeling I got after getting my first ball cap, following my arrival onboard my first ship. It made me feel like I was a part of the team and gave me a sense of belonging. This is a positive change.” Additionally, wardrooms, chief petty officer messes, first class petty of-
ficer associations, junior enlisted associations, and other organizations may purchase command ball caps with their funds. Department of Defense guidance prohibits the use of MWR’s non-appropriated funds to purchase command ball caps. “The eight-point cover will remain the basic uniform component cover
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for the NWUs and will be the only authorized cover for personnel uniform inspections and special occasions to ensure a uniform appearance within commands,” Owejan said. “This change in uniform policy is minor and will not impact uniformity on our base or throughout the Navy.” The Navy and command ball cap is still authorized as optional head gear worn with Navy flight suits, Navy blue coveralls, flame resistant coveralls and the Navy physical training uniform (PTU). Ball caps can be purchased at NAS Patuxent River’s Navy Exchange. The main store hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Contact your command master chief if you don’t see your command’s ball cap.
“‘Be Inspired. Get Involved.’ As an organization, we try to not only improve our members’ opportunities, but to also reach out and make a dif-
ference in the world.” FEW membership, at $45 per year, is open to federal civilian and military personnel as well as government contractors concerned with the quality of life in the federal service. Men are welcome, too. “While the organization is primarily focused on women, many of the issues we raise also apply to men in federal service,” Facemire noted. For more information on FEW, or to become a member, visit www.few.org; contact Facemire at jeannie.facemire@ navy.mil; or phone Margelyn Massey, membership chair, at 301-757-6451.
Shoreline cleanup
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Lance McDaniel, NAS Patuxent River’s environmental director, and Alexis Gray, environmental division, pick up litter and debris during a trash cleanup at Hog Point Recreation Park and Fishing Point, Aug. 29. McDaniel, Gray and others from the environmental staff collected 42 bags of garbage totaling more than 300 pounds of plastics, cans, diapers, food waste and more. If left in the area, the debris could invite vermin as well as sea gulls and buzzards, creating a Bird Air Strike Hazard (BASH) problem, McDaniel said.
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Furloughs a year later: Using lessons learned to be ready J
ust a short year ago my colleague, Linda Schmid, and I were making our rounds on base talking to folks about stress and financial management. I have not heard of any such furlough proposal this coming fiscal year. My guess is this tool that has been implemented and measured now sits on the government’s shelf ready to pull down if needed. Both as a society and as individuals, past lessons learned are often quickly forgotten and that is why I wanted to revisit this topic. It is hard to be in control when you are an employee of the federal government, as politics are involved. Regardless of that, there are things we can
NEWS BRIEFS On Base Health Clinic One-day Closure
All day Friday Naval Health Clinic Patuxent will be closed for patient care for a change of command ceremony when Capt. Elizabeth Myhre will assume command from Capt. Michael Vernere. After normal clinic hours and on weekends, patients requiring medical care are authorized to seek urgent care in the civilian network after consulting with clinic on-call provider or as directed by the Nurse Advice Line. You may get 24/7 advice by dialing the Nurse Advice Line at 800-TRICARE (874-2273) option 1. If you obtain urgent care before getting approval, call the clinic at 301342-1506 the next business day, if possible. Failure to obtain a referral from your PCM within three business days will cause your care to be covered under the point of service (POS) option and you will be charged.
Pax River Navy Flying Club Open House Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday Patuxent River Navy Flying Club, Building 336 Celebrate the flying club’s 50th anniversary with food, fun and free airplane rides for all attendees. For more information, contact the club president, Chris Barrett at 301-342-4755.
PROSC Kick-off Social Event 7 p.m. Tuesday Mattapany House (Quarters A) The non-profit Patuxent River Officer’s Spouse’s Club (PROSC) is holding its annual kick-off so-
The only way to get out of the cycle is to spend less than you earn — or earn more than you spend. It won’t happen any other way.
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Jim Walsh NAS Patuxent River Fleet and Family Support Center do to help ourselves be in more control of our financial lives. It starts with our day-to-day living. Living paycheck to paycheck is tough, but a reality for many. We need to try to get ahead of juggling the paycheck game.
cial event, open to spouses of active duty, reserve, retired and international military officers. PROSC supports local, regional and national charities that assist military personnel and their families and also serves as a support network for spouses of military officers. Visit www.paxosc.org and LIKE the Pax River Officer’s Spouse’s Club at www.facebook. com/PaxRiverOSC to get the latest information on upcoming PROSC events and important announcements. Those interested in joining PROSC may send an email to paxspouses@paxosc.org.
Leadership Southern Maryland and LEAD Program 5K/10K Walk 8 a.m. Sept. 13 Cedar Point Golf Club All proceeds benefit Leadership Southern Maryland and the LEAD Youth Leadership Program. Preregister online at www. active.com/nas-patuxent-rivermd/running/distance-runningraces/lead-5k-10k-walk-run2014?int=. Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Cost: $25 in advance and $30 race day for 5K; $30 in advance and $35 race day for 10K.
2014 Chief Pinning Ceremony 10 a.m. Sept. 16 Building 2272 Atrium POC: HMC Kristina West, 757-448-8389
Laps for Life 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17; register by Sept. 16 Track behind Building 1489 Help raise awareness during this Suicide Awareness Month
Here are some tips to get you started: Build an emergency fund An emergency fund is nothing more than a savings account you set up for quick response and resilience. The money in your emergency fund will help you deal with any unexpected expenses that pop up, such as an urgent flight home, insurance deductibles or even a government shutdown. Your emergency fund will help you avoid relying upon credit cards or other loans in an emergency.
event and celebrate “Life is Worth Living.” Event is a 17-lap team relay/run where two to 17 people per team can walk or run. To register: Military, contact Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic James Garza at james. garza@navy.mil; civilians, contact Twila Kopaniasz at twila.kopaniasz@navy.mil. Alternate rain date: Sept. 24 .
ProQuest Database Training 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept 24 NAVAIR Technical Library, Building 407, Room 108a Join the base library for a training session on ProQuest databases currently purchased by the library for 24/7 patron access. ProQuest databases are comprehensive collections of indexed and full-text content on business and applied research in aerospace, space sciences and materials sciences. No registration required. Refreshments provided at 11 a.m. Contact the library at 301-342-1927 or technical.library.fct@navy.mil for additional information.
239th Navy Birthday Ball 6-11 p.m. Oct. 9; tickets on sale now River’s Edge For more information or to purchase tickets, contact your command Navy Ball representative or phone Personnel Specialist 1st Class Tramika Carr at 301-342-9473.
Where’s Gnorman? Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting Gnorman can email tester@dcmili-
Reduce your debt It is hard to cut back your spending when you have a large portion of your income tied up in payments every month. Every bit of debt you reduce now is less money you have to spend before it hits your bank account, making it easier to weather the storm of a government shutdown or other event that limits your cash flow. Debt is nothing but an anchor to your financial growth. Increase income Increasing your income is a great way to supercharge your savings or reduce the time it takes you to get out of debt. Not everyone can work a parttime job when in the military, but there are other ways to earn
tary.com or phone 301-3424163 now through 5 p.m. Friday, and include a brief description of where he’s located. All correct answers are entered into a drawing and one name is chosen to win a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. The same person cannot win more than once per month. Last week’s winner was Bryan Rice who found Gnorman on Page 2 in the NEX food options photo.
Off Base St. Mary’s Century Cycling Event Sept. 13; register now Benefitting the Semper Fi Fund Choose a 104-mile, 68-mile, 50-mile or 25-mile course. Cyclists receive a wicking, technical T-shirt. Rides start and finish at Dennis Point Marina in Drayden. At the end, riders can enjoy a shower, picnic and live music at the marina. Cost per individual: $55. For more information, email stmaryscentury@paxvelo. com, or contact Mike Daugherty at 301-997-8487 or Fred Parker at 757-395-9305. Visit http://paxvelo.com/st.marys-century/ for a link to online registration.
Register for Severe Weather Notices St. Mary’s County officials urge residents to enroll to receive early-warning alerts through CodeRED Weather Warning, a free service. The service provides automated severe thunderstorm, tornado and flash flood warnings immediately after an alert has been issued by the National Weather Service. Go to www.stmarysmd.com and click on the
more money, including having a side business or a hobby that can generate income. Spouses may also be able to work part-time, either in or out of the home. Any additional income can make cash flow problems easier to deal with. The federal government has expertise in crisis management, and with no long-term budget, it is possible furlough is an instrument that could be used again. Be ready. Look at your personal situation and adjust as necessary. Preparing now can reduce your stress levels. You can submit your questions to james.walsh1.ctr@ navy.mil and include “Money Talk Question” in the subject line.
CodeRED logo at the bottom of the page to enroll or update contact information, or call 301-4754200 option 6, option 3, to supply contact information over the phone.
Check Local Traffic Online Live video from Maryland traffic cameras at four St. Mary’s intersections can be viewed online at www.somdnews.com/ section/news20?nocache=1, along with an audio link to the county’s emergency dispatch communications.
St. Nicholas Chapel Service Schedule Catholic Services Mass: 5 p.m. Sundays through September. Continuing Catholic Development (CCD): Postponed until further notice.
Protestant Services Worship: Sundays at 11 a.m. Men’s Discipleship: Date to be decided. Women’s Study: Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. and beginning Sept. 11, Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Religious Programming Center.
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All classes are held at the Fleet and Family Support Center in Building 2090 off Bundy Road unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to active-duty and retired military and Reservists. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911. Military Spouse 101: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 4 Transition GPS (TGPS/Separatee): 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8-12 Amazing Newborns: 4-6 p.m. Sept. 9
Clinical Counseling Services Clinical counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their family by addressing the stressors facing today’s military: family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves, health and environmental factors, etc. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 301342-4911 or 202-685-6019.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EFMP is a DOD program that addresses the special needs of military families. Sailors with an exceptional family member — a family member with special needs such as a medical or
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Magazine article, imploring Sailors to strengthen their connections with one another and “break the code of silence” when it comes to discussions that may prevent suicide. To that end, Every Sailor, Every Day, promotes open communication between shipmates to encourage ongoing support and involvement during both calm waters and rough seas. Every day, we each have
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educational disability — are encouraged to enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for EFM needs. Email James Lettner at james.lettner@ navy.mil.
Financial Counseling Services The Personal Financial Educator can help individuals and families in managing their finances, resolving financial problems and to reach longterm goals. Take control of your finances and make an appointment with a counselor by calling 301-342-5442.
Find Your Command Ombudsman Find out who your Ombudsman is. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Ombudsman” and follow the prompts, or call 301-7571861 to speak with the NAS Patuxent River Ombudsman Coordinator. the opportunity to be there for shipmates and ourselves. By taking simple steps to promote personal resilience — taking care of our physical health and seeking support for stress issues — we can lead by example. Navy Suicide Prevention Month is a launch-pad for continuous engagement at the deckplate level throughout the year. Together, we can make a difference. It’s about being there for Every Sailor, Every Day. View more at www.NavyNavStress.com.
to take to be and stay informed, to make an emergency and communications plan, and to build a kit. Also on the website are instructions to guide Navy personnel in registering work and personal contact information in the Wide Area Alert Network to ensure that they receive emergency alerts before, during, and after an incident. “These are steps everyone should take when living in geographic areas and an age of uncertainty,” said Margie Lutz, CNIC N37 Emergency Management Program Manager. “One of the most important steps is to plan how to reconnect and reunite with family during and following a disaster.” Emergency family plans and contact cards are available for download on the Ready Navy website. “Those who have a planned meeting spot inside and outside the neighborhood and an out-of-town contact everyone knows to check in with are above the power curve if emergencies separate family members,” Lutz said. To register for America’s PrepareAthon and print out emergency and communication plan forms, visit http://www.ready.navy.mil. You can find more information on National Preparedness
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America’s PrepareAthon! is a nationwide, communitybased campaign for action to increase emergency preparedness and resilience. Each spring and fall, America’s PrepareAthon! provides a national focus for individuals, organizations and communities to participate through drills, group discussions and exercises to practice for local hazards.
Campaign Goals Increase the number of individuals who: Understand which disasters could happen in their community; Know what to do to be safe and mitigate damage; Take action to increase their preparedness; and Participate in community resilience planning. The campaign offers easy steps that people can take to get prepared now so they are able to take immediate action and recover more quickly during and after a disaster. These actions include: Practicing going to your protective location if you live in tornadoprone areas; Signing up for local text alerts/warnings and downloading hazardrelated apps to your smartphone; Gathering all of your important documents and keeping them in a safe place; and Creating a family communications plan so that everyone knows how to reach each other and meet each other if separated during an emergency. Courtesy of FEMA.gov. Month, potential hazards, and steps to prepare at www.Ready. Navy.mil, or contact Ready Navy
by e-mail at ready.navy@navy. mil or by phone at 202-433-9348, DSN 288-9348.
might take me a while, but I’ll finish.” A healthy side benefit of George’s decision to ride has been the weight loss and increased energy that have accompanied his training. “I feel a lot better and I’m more active,” he said. “On a ride day, I’ll go out before eating dinner and will ride about an hour and a half. If I’m not riding, I’ll mow the lawn or work outside on my deck project. I have more energy now, and I never again want to feel the way I used to feel.” Each RTTC cyclist is expected to raise $2,500 in order to participate and George’s donations
topped that mark over the Labor Day weekend. Currently, there are about 1,600 cyclists registered for the event. “I’m hoping my donations will continue climbing,” he said. “With the money raised going straight to the cancer hospitals, I think it’s being well used. According to the RTTC website, one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in his or her lifetime. There are 13.7 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today, and the number will grow to 22 million by 2020. For more information on the local RTTC, visit ridetovictory.org and click on Baltimore/D.C.
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Special Events Freedom Live featuring Little Big Town and CeeLo Green Sept. 20 Doors open at 6 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m. Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. This event is open to all authorized patrons and their guests. Government contractors with base access can sponsor guests to this event; there must be at least one authorized base ID cardholder in each vehicle. Tickets and more information available at www. FreedomLiveNDW.com.
Burst of Color 5K Fun-Run 10 a.m. Oct. 4; register by Oct. 1 West Basin Marina Cost: $10, E-1 to E-6 active duty, their dependents and all children ages 6-12; $15, E-7 and above active duty and their dependents; $20, all other authorized patrons; and free for children ages 5 and younger. Price includes: swag bag, burst of color 5k white T-shirt,
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dye pack and race bib. Register at the Sports and Fitness Office in the Drill Hall.
River’s Edge Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays
Bald Eagle Pub is open 3-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday Happy Hour specials from 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays
Comics on Duty Oct. 16 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale starting Sept. 15 at River’s Edge and Information, Tickets and Travel Office.
NRC Solomons Pumpkin Carving Contest 3-8 p.m. Oct. 11 Campfire pit next to the log cabins Cost: $8 per person. Join us for a spooky afternoon including a pumpkin carving contest, campfire, hayride, DJ, marshmallows to roast and more.
Customized Creations 37th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival Vendor Registration Oct. 6, military retired military; Oct. 14, past crafters; and Oct. 20, DOD civilians and contractors. All registration forms must be submitted in person at Customized Creations.
www.visitstmarysmd.com/eventsentertainment/
ture, bird houses, eggs and honey. Contact Joe Goldsmith at 301-6435617 for details about becoming a vendor at the market.
First Fridays Live Music: Higher Standards
Concerts on the Square: The Clazzical Project
5 p.m. Friday Historic Leonardtown Square Celebrate Leonardtown as an Arts & Entertainment District on September 5th with jazz trio Higher Standards providing cool sounds as you stroll around town visiting artists and galleries, participating in the 2nd Annual ArtsWalk. Concert is free.You are welcome to bring seating, but why would you when there is so much to see and do?
Sotterley Farmer’s Market 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 20 All are invited to shop local for homegrown and handcrafted items to include produce, oysters, fresh and dried flowers, furniture, lawn furni-
6 p.m. Saturday Historic Leonardtown Square Enjoy unique versions of classical music in contemporary jazz styles performed by the Clazzical Project: Don Stapleson on flute, Peter Fields on guitar and Fred Lieder on the cello. This unique mash up of classical music with jazz arrangements delights listeners of all ages with syncopated rhythms, danceable beats and improvised riffs, and includes a brief introduction about each piece. Free. Bring your own seating.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center 1-4 p.m. Tuesday Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search
ITT Hours and location 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Building 2655, in front of the Drill Hall
NASCAR Dover 400 Tickets Sept. 28; order by Sept. 12 Cost: $43.25; price includes reserved mid-grandstand, trackside access pass to visit pit road and walk on the speedway as teams set up their pit stalls. Make it a family event; tickets for youths ages 14 and younger are $11.
Great Wolf Lodge Adventure Oct. 17-18; register by Sept. 15 Cost: $468; price includes a suite that sleeps six, six passes to the water park and $8 in arcade tokens. Join the fun at this indoor entertainment area with its own gigantic water park. Register at the ITT office. Open to available to all NAS Patuxent River-eligible patrons. Call 301-342-3648 for more information.
Tickets available Washington Nationals Navy Football Richmond International Speedway
8 a.m. Sept. 6 Outdoor Pool Cost: $30 per team. Register at the Sports and Fitness Office in the Drill Hall.
Drill Hall Annual Floor Refinishing Project Sept. 8-21 The Drill Hall basketball courts, racquetball courts, volleyball court and family fitness center will be closed for floor refinishing. This project does not affect gear issue, fitness center, cardio fitness room, locker rooms, bowling center, indoor pool or the administration offices; these areas will be open for normal business hours.
Energy Zone Energy Zone Annual Floor Refinishing Project Sept. 12-15 The dance floors will be secured and all classes will be postponed or cancelled for the duration of this project.
Krav Maga 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 30 Cost: $154.80 for the six-week session. Must register for the entire session; no pro-rating available. For more information or to register, call 301-757-3943 or stop by the Fitness and Sports Office in the Drill Hall.
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dies, Men’s Senior and Active Duty. Players may compete in multiple events, using their 36hole score for each. Open to all eligible patrons with a valid U.S.G.A. handicap. Entry fees: $30, Men’s and Ladies Championship; additional $20, Men’s Senior Championship. No additional charge for Station Championship. Entry does not include greens fees. This is a two-day, 36-hole stroke play competition with assigned tee times and pairings; no requests accepted. Flights by handicap with gross and net prizes.
Navy Flying Club Pilot Ground Schools
All meetings start at 1 p.m. Bowling Center Volleyball, Sept. 4; and Inline hockey, Sept. 8 Team Triathlon
Cedar Point Golf Course Club Championship Weekend Sept. 20-21 Four events in one: Men’s, La-
Sept. 8 and Sept. 10 The Patuxent River Navy Flying Club is sponsoring Private Pilot and Instrument Ground Schools this fall. Private pilot starts Sept. 8; instrument ground school starts Sept. 10. Classes are held weekly through the end of the year. Registrations accepted 1:15-2:30 p.m. weekdays at the Navy Flying Club Office located in Building 336 or by calling 301-862-1110.
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lessons. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum. Kite kits will be on sale for $5 each, cash only.
guests dancing to the beat of electric jigs and reels. Tickets are $10 at the door; cash or check only.
Garden Smarter: Planting for the Butterfly
Elder Care Series: Alzheimer’s Planning in the Early Stages
10-11:30 a.m. Saturday Community Resources Building, Prince Frederick Invite butterflies into your garden by learning about the important plants that provide the food and necessary habitat to attract them.
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday Calvert library, Prince Frederick Learn about the signs of Alzheimer’s and how to talk to your parents about their wishes before they lose judgment on topics such as power of attorney, living will, co-signing on accounts, medication records, etc.
Drill Hall Fall Intramural Sports Organizational Meetings
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First Free Friday 5-8 p.m. Friday Calvert Marine Museum The museum is open and free to the public with docents in every gallery. Commandant’s Combo from the Annapolis Naval Academy will perform in the Harms Gallery at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy free 30-minute cruises aboard theWm. B. Tennison.
Solomons Island Kite Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Glascock Field across from Calvert Marine Museum Visitors can hone their flying skills and learn fancy maneuvers from the experts of Wings Over Washington Kite Club. Kiters will give demonstrations on super kites and offer flying
Maritime Concert Series: Ocean Quartet 7:30 p.m. Saturday Calvert Marine Museum Celtic Society of Southern Maryland presents Ocean Quartet — Jennifer Cutting, Stephen Winick; Lisa Moscatiello and Andrew Dodds, — nominated by the Washington Area Music Association for “Best Traditional Folk Group.” This Celtic music for ancient moderns is sure to have
Creative Memoir Writing Workshop 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday Join author Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 doublespaced copies of your memoir, 500800 words, to work on and share with the group. Theme: Immigration and Family Stories. This workshop is part of Maryland’s statewide community reading program, One Maryland One Book.
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Movie Line: 301-342-5033 Reservations: 301-342-3648
l Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category: adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11, $2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youths ages 6-11, $3.50. l 3-D glasses: $1 l Authorized ID required for admission
Thursday, September 4 6:30 p.m., Get On Up
(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 18 mins.) Based on the incredible story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown, taking audiences from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Friday, September 5 6:30 p.m., Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (3D)
(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 39 mins.) Darkness has settled over New
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9 p.m., Into the Storm
(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 29 mins.) In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an onslaught of tornadoes. The town is at the mercy of the er-
ratic and deadly cyclones. Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot.
Saturday, September 6 4 p.m., The Hundred-Foot Journey
(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 57 min) Hassan Kadam is a culinary ingnue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa, move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the pic-
turesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. Outraged by the new arrivals, Madame Mallory is determined to have their business shut down. An all-out war escalates between the two establishments — until, that is, Hassan’s passion and talent for French cuisine begin to enchant Madame Mallory.
6:30 p.m., Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 39 mins.)
9 p.m., Into the Storm
(Rated: PG-13, 1 hr. 29 mins.)
Sunday, September 7 Free Sneak Preview 2 p.m., Dolphin Tale 2
(Rated: PG, 2 hrs.) It has been several years since Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a prosthetic tail for an injured dolphin was able to save her life. But Winter’s surrogate mother has passed away, leavingWinter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social be-
havior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. The team must find a companion for her before Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.
5 p.m., Guardians of the Galaxy (3D)
(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs. 01 min.)
Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 Theater is not open
Wednesday, September 10 6 p.m., Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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