January 13, 2017
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NEX planning health and fitness event
You can get a jump start to feeling and looking good in the new year during the “A Better You,” an event scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Navy Exchange Mall, 5600 Highway 98 West. Sports and nutrition experts will help you stay fit with live demonstrations, tastings and much more. For more information, call 458-8811.
Flight Academy scholarship available
Help needed to pick up wreaths Volunteers in possesson of a DoD identification are needed to help remove wreaths at Barrancas National Cemetery tomorrow, Jan 14. Pickup trucks would also be helpful. Volunteers should meet at the administration building on the new cemetery side at 8 a.m. Base access to the general public has not been authorized. More than 12,000 wreaths need to be to removed and project is expected to take two to three hours. Volunteers should wear informal work clothes and work goves are recommended. A broom stick, or similar pole, makes it easier to carry wreaths from graves to side of road. For more information, e-mail barrancaswreaths@gmail.com, call 207-1217 or go to http://barrancaswreaths.com/hot-topics-forwaa-2016.html
The Pensacola Area Chief Petty Officer Association (PACPOA) plans to award its inaugural National Flight Academy (NFA) scholarship for the 2017 season. The scholarship is open to seventh grade to 12th grade family members of all ranks of the military (active-duty, retired and veterans) and first responders from any NAS Pensacola tenant command as well as Naval Hospital Pensacola. NFA information and schedule can be found at www.nationalflightacademy.com/. Requests for an application and completed applications can be sent to trentdhathaway@gmail.com. The application deadline is Jan. 31. The PACPOA will not cover any travel costs for applicants who do not live in the Pensacola area, but they are encouraged to apply. Application will be reviewed by board members and the winner will be announced Feb. 5. For more information, e-mail Trent Hathaway at trentdhathaway@gmail.com.
meet members of the cast. For more information, call Leroy Williams at 2935345.
Writers welcome at open mic event
Suicide intervention training available
The West Florida Literary Federation (WFLF) presents a free open mic event each month for writers to share original prose and poetry. The next open mic event is scheduled for Jan. 17 at the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson St., Room 201. The guest speaker will Charlie Davis. His latest memoir, “Growing Up in Pensacola II,” focuses on people who have made Pensacola great. The gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 723-2112 or go to www.wflf.org.
An Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Workshop is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 at the J.B. McKamey Center, Bldg. 634, NAS Pensacola. The workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is open to active-duty, DoD and civilian employees. Advance registration required. Participation in the full two days is required. For more information, call 452-2341, ext. 5, or e-mail CREDO facilitator Tony Bradford at tony.bradford.ctr@navy.mil.
Marines can register for career seminar
A marriage enrichment workshop is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Ala. The workshop is being presented by the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) Southeast. Topics include love languages, personality types, communication skills, problem solving and goal setting. All legally married active-duty service members and their spouses are eligible to attend. All expenses are paid, but participants are required to provide their own transportation and child care is not provided. Registration deadline is Jan. 27. For more information or to register, contact the NAS Pensacola Chapel at 452-2093 or e-mail tony. bradford.ctr@navy.mil.
Registration is now open for the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Career Course Seminar (CCS), class 2-17. Marines must complete the seminar to be eligible for promotion to the gunnery sergeant rank. Deadline to apply is Jan. 20. The class dates are Feb. 6 to May 19. Registration includes the submission of the student’s command screening checklist and enrollment forms (NAVMC 11580 and the AY17 Student Info Form). Students also are required to have the EPME6000 non-resident course completed. For more information, contact the Pensacola Region PME Office by phone at 452-9460, ext. 3135, or by e-mail at marvinc@davisdefense.com.
School to hold open house Jan. 29
St. John Catholic School, 325 South Navy Blvd., has scheduled an open house event for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29. Teachers, parents, and students will be give tours of the PreK-3 through 8th grade campus, and discussing the 2017-18 school year. If you are unable to attend the open house, you can schedule an appointment at another time for a tour. For more information, call 456-5218 or go to www.stjohnpensacola.com.
Dates announced for Senior Follies The theme for the 20th annual Pensacola Seniors Follies will be Seniors X 20. The song-and-dance comedy review is scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at WSRE-TV Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 10 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 12. Proceeds will go to support various senior programs in the community. Tickets can be purchased at Bayview Senior Center and West Escambia Senior Center. Ticket information is available by calling 453-3016 or 417-7736.
NEX Mini Mart now has RV supplies The Navy Exchange Mini Mart Auto Care Center is now offering RV supplies for long-term visitors. Supplies are available to serve water and sanitation needs including, but not limited to, exterior wash products, awning stabilizers, wheel chocks and refrigerator bars, special biodegradable toilet paper and tank levelers. The center is in Bldg. 470 on West Avenue aboard NAS Pensacola. For more information call 458-3356.
PCARA to present gospel production PCARA Productions will be presenting gospel stage play, “If Walls Could Talk” at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Pensacola High School Auditorium. PCARA Productions is offering a Christmas Special from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 17, at the LifeWay Christian Store, 1654 Airport Blvd. Buy one ticket and get on ticket and DVD free. You can also
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Rock N Fly run to take place March 18
The second annual Blue Angels Rock N Fly Hippie Tour half marathon (13.1 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) is scheduled for March 18 aboard NAS Pensacola. Both races are scheduled to start at 8:10 a.m. at the corners of Radford Road and Fred Bauer Boulevard in front of Starbucks. Gates will open at 6 a.m. The race is limited to 3,000 participants, and the theme for this year’s race is the Soul Train Tour. Proceeds from the event will go to support Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and 2017 Navy Ball. To register or volunteer, go to www.runrock nfly.com.
Japanese New Year celebration Jan. 21
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida will welcome the Japanese New Year, the year of the Fire Rooster, with a celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 21. at the Wright Place, 80 East Wright St. The event will feature Japanese food, dance and cultural demonstrations. Admission is $8 per person ($4 for JAS members) and $6 for students with ID. For details, go to www.jasnwfl.org.
Diabetes prevention class offered Registration is open for the next session of the National Diabetes Prevention Program being offered by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County. The first class will be 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County Milton office, 5527 Stewart St. The registration fee is $25 and includes classes led by a trained lifestyle coach, lab tests and a workbook. Participants may be referred by a primary care provider or self-refer by contacting Susan Howell at (850) 564-2263 or Ashlee Turner at (850) 564-2304 to register. Led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), classes meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for six months to maintain
healthy lifestyle changes. The program’s group setting provides a supportive environment with people who are facing similar challenges and trying to make the same changes. Together, participants celebrate their successes and find ways to overcome obstacles. To learn more, go to http://santarosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wellness-programs/healthy-lifestyles-tookit/index.html.
Retired Activities Office needs help Do you have four to six hours free a week? The Navy’s Retired Activities Office, located in the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 625, is looking for military retirees/survivors to staff its office. Duties include; casualty reporting, assisting survivors in obtaining benefits, and answering general questions concerning retirement benefits. The position requires a desire to assist your fellow retirees and survivors, and an administrative background with knowledge of computer programs such as MS Outlook, Word, etc. For more information, call 4525622 or e-mail nasp.rao.fct@navy.mil.
Lifeguard tryout to take place at UWF Pensacola Beach Lifeguards have scheduled a tryout event. The tryouts will take place at 7 a.m. Jan. 28 at the University of West Florida Aquatic Center, located at 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 72. Position requirements for employment include the following: • Able to swim 600 yards in a pool in 10 minutes or less. • Able to run 1.5 miles on a track in 12 minutes or less. • Be at least 16 years old. • Possess a valid driver’s license. • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is preferred. Applicants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early and to bring all relevant certifications to the tryout event. Attending and passing a tryout is required to be considered for employment. For more information, contact Senior Lifeguard Alexander Johnson by phone at 503-1799 or by email at adjohnson@myescambia.com.
Jan. 20 Arbor Day event announced The City of Pensacola will celebrate Arbor Day at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at Camelot Park, 7705 Gallahad Road, with a tree planting, proclamation reading and tree giveaway. A limited number of live oaks, sweet gum, and red maple trees will be available for residents to take home and plant. Information will be provided with each tree on the proper care and maintenance of the species. Pensacola was recently named a Tree City USA for the 26th year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. For more information, call 436-5670.
Donate parade beads to Arc Gateway You can take your leftover beads to one of several Arc Gateway bead collection sites throughout the Pensacola and Gulf Breeze areas. By collecting and selling bundles of beads, The Arc Gateway is supporting the efforts to recycle and reuse materials. The bead project also generates revenues that help to sustain programs that provide vocational training and job opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Donation boxes are located at: • The Arc Gateway Administration Office, 3932 North 10th Ave. • Pollak Industries, 2313 Truman Ave. • Evermans Foods, 315 West Garden Street. • Head Hunter Hair Styling, 205 South Baylen St. • St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3200 North 12th Ave. • Beach Community Bank, 60 Northcliffe Drive, Gulf Breeze. • Pen Air Federal Credit Union, 3591 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. For more information, call 434-2638 or go to www.arc-gateway.org.
Volunteers can help with homeless The EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless needs volunteers for two upcoming events. The Point In Time Count is scheduled for Jan. 25 and the U-Count Homeless Resource Day is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 Salvation Army, 1501 North Q. St. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and they must complete a registration form and home harmless agreement. Training will be provided. Volunteers need to complete a registration release form and return it by e-mail scan. For the Point in time count send completed forms to Dianna.Moore@ecoh.org or by fax to 436-4656. For the U-Count Homeless Resource Day send completed forms to Serene.Keiek@ecoh.org or fax to 436-4656. For more information, http://ecoh.org/.
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