LOCAL SERVICES DAY CARE: On base day care services are not available. There are English speaking and Portuguese / English speaking facilities available on the local economy. The Support Unit Staff Assistant has information available for in home and out of home care. NEX ORDERS: To order items that were previously undeliverable via U.S. mail (too large/heavy) from the NEX (Exchange) catalog. Place your order via phone by calling 001-800-527-2345 (not toll free for us) or online at www.navy-nex.com, www.usmc-mwr.com or www.aafes.com. Specify that the item is to be delivered to NEX Lisbon, Portugal, PSC 83 Box NEX, 09726. When you receive the email confirmation or confirmation via mail from the catalog order department that your order has been placed, you will need to fax the catalog order confirmation number to NEX Lisbon. They need this number because NEX Rota will call NEX Lisbon when your merchandise arrives and unless NEX Lisbon has the order confirmation number, they may tell NEX Rota this item is NOT to be sent to Lisbon. NEX Lisbon‘s fax number is 21-727-1149. NOTARY: Please see USNSE for more information as there are notary services available here and at the embassy. The embassy charges a fee per page. MOVIES: Check out www.lusomundo.pt for what is on where. All large shopping malls house a cinema complex. American movies are played at local cinemas with Portuguese sub-titles. Children‘s films (especially animated films) are translated in Portuguese but can found in original text noted by ―VO‖ next to the name of the film. Carefully check the movie guide to ensure that you are going to the film in the language that you prefer. Sugar Popcorn is a popular snack! The Beloura Cinema offers a VIP option to include special seating and unlimited snacks/drinks. Their website is www.cinemacity.pt HORSE-RIDING: Centro Hipico da Costa do Estoril Charneca, Cascais English speaking and all levels of rider can be accommodated. There are also volunteer opportunities to work with the handicap.
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