February 14, 2014
SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY
STEM professionals inspire students on Job Shadow Day By Andrew Revelos
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Students from Dahlgren School escaped their classrooms but continued their studies as part of Job Shadow Day on Feb. 4, when they participated in demonstrations and experiments with two Dahlgren science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) professionals. First, the students learned how science explains the world around them in a series of presentations by Brian Dillon, a computer scientist assigned to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Later, the sixth, seventh and eighth graders met with Brenna White, storm water program manager at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, for a firsthand look at Dahlgren’s newly constructed storm water wetland. There, they took water samples and learned how plants and microorganisms cleanse storm water runoff before it enters the Chesapeake Bay. The event began at Dahlgren’s Community House with Dillon’s enthusiastic presentation about science’s explanation for phenomena great and small. Many of those explanations can be discovered through relatively simple experiments at home,
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
Brian Dillon, right, computer scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, administers a blind and odorless taste test to Libbie, an eighth grade student at Dahlgren School, as part of Job Shadow Day on Feb. 4. Libbie wasn’t able to taste the cinnamon without her sense of smell. though Dillon began the presentation with words of caution. “Whenever you do science at home, check with an adult to see if the experiment is dangerous,” he advised. “If you are doing science, you need to stand back and wear protective gear.” Most of Dillon’s experiments touched on the ways the human brain perceives senses. He began by discussing the “outmoded” theory that different parts of the tongue sense different kinds
of tastes-sweet, savory, sour, salty or bitter. He encouraged students to look in the mirror while placing a piece of clear plastic wrap over their tongues. “What you’ll see are big dots surrounded by little dots,” said Dillon. “The big dots are actual taste buds. Those are the things that sense taste and they are the same all over your tongue. There are no specific regions of the tongue that [taste] this or that, but if you have more
Alex, a seventh grader at Dahlgren School, tries to guess how many sheets of paper there are in each stack without using his eyes. of them, you taste things more intensely.” What humans think of as their sense of taste is also affected by their sense of smell. To illustrate, Dillon chose an eighth grader, Libbie, whose dislike of spicy food suggested a sensitive palate, to do a blind taste test while holding her nose. To the surprise of everyone, Libbie guessed the substance was garlic, when in fact it was cinnamon. Though Dillon’s experiments delighted, he again emphasized the importance of safety when conducting scientific experiments and cited Pierre and Marie Curie, pioneers in the study of radioactivity, as an example. “Just in time to win the No-
bel Prize, they found Pierre was dying,” he said. “So they experimented some more and found that he was dying because of the experiments. They were dealing with radioactive things and it eventually killed both of them.” The Curies, of course, had no idea that the experiments they conducted were so dangerous, but science has learned from their experience. “There are lots of experiments that people try and they go through rigorous safety protocols to make sure they won’t get hurt,” said Dillon. Dillon stressed that such precautions must be followed
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Commands Prepare for Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield Plans for the Navy’s annual force protection exercise, Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield (SC/CS 14) are underway at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head. SC-CS 14 will run Feb. 24 - 28, and planned scenarios will occur during the week as part of the annual program. Host command Naval Support Facility South Potomac, along with tenant commands, will have a chance to exercise their standard operating procedures, and exercise observers will chronicle reactions to the training exercises. In the end, the bases will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about how they can best respond if an event were to occur in real time. SC-CS 14 is a Force Protection exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF)
and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the Continental United States to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security personnel, as well as to establish a learning environment for security personnel to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities. Exercise SC-CS14 is an annual exercise and not in response to any specific threat. SC/CS 14 also offers the opportunity to reacquaint base employees with the most important aspect of any incident - communications. How do you get your information, how quickly can you get it and where does it come from? Can it reach you wherever you are? Employees might receive information from a number of sources. Here are best practices on staying informed: 1. When NSASP activates
Naval Support Activity South Potomac police officers train during Citadel Shield 2013 at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. the Wide Area Alert Network, all NMCI users will receive pop-up messages on their operational NMCI computers. Users can also register a number of electronic devices to receive info away from their computers. By clicking the purple WAAN orb in the pull down menu on the bottom right tool bar on your desktop and choosing Ac-
cess Self Service, users can register cell phones, email addresses and phone numbers that will forward WAAN info to you wherever you are - at home, on the road, in a meeting in another building or wherever you might be when away from your NMCI computer. 2. Remember that Giant Voice serves one purpose -
if you hear emergency tones sounded, it means that if you are outside, go inside. Don’t linger outside to listen for a verbal message. Recognize the tones and go inside and get informed on what is happening. 3. Be familiar with command notifications. How does your command communicate with you? Be sure you are registered and ready in case you need to access internal communications. SC-CS 14 uses realistic scenarios to ensure U.S. Navy security forces maintain a high level of readiness to respond to changing and dynamic threats. Scenarios can include exercising different threat conditions, which can lead to some traffic delays. No significant delays are anticipated but during the week of SC-CS 14, but base person-
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Awards at Dahlgren School Dahlgren School recognized students for their academics, athletics and achievements at an awards ceremony Feb. 7. Recipients of the Tiger Awards are pictured here, with Principal Jeff Duncan at left, and Cmdr. Elvis Mikel, executive ofďŹ cer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac and the ceremony’s guest speaker, at right.
Parent-student basketball at Dahlgren School
Moms and dads faced off against sons and daughters at the second annual Parent-Student basketball game Feb. 7 at Dahlgren School. The spirited competition brought smiles to players and observers alike.
U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos
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Work begins on Willow Oaks constructed storm water treatment wetland
By Andrew Revelos
CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Riders Needed for Vanpool from commuter lot at the corner of Houser Dr. and Rt. 208 in Spotsylvania. Depart 6 a.m., arrive on base 7 a.m. Depart base at 4 p.m. Mon. - Thurs., 3 p.m. on Fri. Drops at both sides of the base. Contact Nick Sunshine, 540-6533816. Rider wanted for 7-passenger vanpool. Departs F’burg/Gordon Rd Commuter lot at 7AM. Departs NSWCDD/Dahlgren at 4:30PM. Transportation Incentive Program System (TIPS) qualified van. Contact Antonio at (540) 653-1512 Rider seeks rideshare from La Plata to Indian Head. Call Louie, 276-971-9837 Employee moving to either Fredericksburg, Va. or Maryland is in need of commute to NSF Dahlgren. Ideal commuting arrangement would be transportation that could pick-up and drop-off at or close to place of residence. Please call for more information, Sheila 214-529-3690. Starting a Van Pool, 7-passenger van, departs NLT at 6:35 a.m. from Fieldhouse/ Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren, Mon-Thurs 7:15 a.m. to 3:45p.m.; Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:15p.m. Call Cheng at 540653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only. Van/carpool desired from any rideshare parking area or Reston Town Center. Depart between 6 to 7a.m., return from Indian Head between 4 to 5 p.m. Call Moses, 301-743-4180. Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7a.m. to 4:30p.m., but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380.
Want to start a carpool? Need riders? “Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@ navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540653-8153.
FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.
The plan to protect local watersheds from polluted storm water runoff takes another leap forward at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren this month with the groundbreaking for an even larger constructed wetland to the North of Sampson Road. The first constructed wetland wrapped up construction on the southern side of Sampson Road, adding two acres of wetland that helps prevent polluted runoff from entering Upper Machodoc Creek. An even more ambitious environmental design project, the Willow Oaks Wetland, will add approximately six acres of marsh, pools and sculpted land features on the north side of Sampson Road. Both sites will look very different from their historic appearances when the project is completed in June and the wetlands comes to life, filtering and cleaning runoff from 161 acres of land on and off NSF Dahlgren. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed require reductions in the amount of nutrients and soil sediments that reach the bay as a result of storm water runoff, construction and erosion. Excessive pollutants and sediments in the bay reduce the water’s oxygen content and clarity, which in turn harms wildlife. In Virginia, the goal is for each community to have put measures in place to restore the Chesapeake Bay through overall reductions in nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediments by 2025. With both constructed wetlands installed and operational, Dahlgren will be very close to meeting that reduction. “This is going to help us achieve some of our Chesapeake Bay [regulatory] requirements,” said Brenna White, storm water program manager for NSF Dahlgren. “The wetland will remove about 85 pounds of phosphorous and 21,000 pounds of sediment from runoff per year. This is a significant percentage of what is leaving the 161 contributing acres that send [runoff] through this constructed wetland.” While pollution reduction is the project’s main goal, the wetland will also benefit local plants and animals. The greenery, along with microorganisms in the wetland’s water, remove and break down pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorous. The meander-
This graphic depicts the soon-to-be constructed Willow Oaks Wetland that will impede storm water runoff from 161 acres from flowing into Upper Machodoc Creek. The wetland will also provide habitat for local plants and wildlife.
“We try to mimic what nature does right rather than try to make things conform to a cookie cutter design. We want it to be a thriving micro and macro environment.” ing contours of the wetland, known as treatment trains, enhance that process by keeping runoff in the wetland long enough to be cleansed by natural, biological processes. “We got a lot of our inspiration from local water bodiesmarshes and wetlands,” said White. “We try to mimic what nature does right rather than try to make things conform to a cookie cutter design. We want it to be a thriving micro and macro environment.” Low marsh, high marsh and deep pool zones within the wetland will support a variety of wildlife, such as ducks, turtles and small fish. Native plants, such as salt grass, wildflowers and bald cypress trees, will also feature prominently in the wetland, though cold weather and rain has delayed some planting. A walking trail will allow base residents to enjoy the natural scenery along the southern portion of the wetland.
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Water flows from the two-acre wetland constructed on the south side of Sampson Road into Upper Machodoc Creek at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren; the second constructed wetland will add approximately six more acres on the northern side of the road. The plan harnesses natural, biological processes to cleanse storm water runoff of pollutants and sediments before it reaches the Chesapeake Bay. White hopes to muster students from Dahlgren School to help plant the Willow Oaks Wetland later this spring. “Live stakes,” certain types of plants and trees that can be propagated by cutting off a branch and planting it in the ground, are well-suited for young volunteers. “It’s a great way to establish stability in the wetland quickly,” she said. “Kids love planting live stakes.”
As the Willow Oaks Wetland is constructed, trucks will remove approximately 10,000 cubic yards of soil from the site’s entrance on Sampson Road to B Gate. Traffic impacts are expected to be minimal. “It’s going to be a nice addition to the community,” said White. (Editor’s note: The author thanks Brenna White for contributions to this article)
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Base Happenings Dahlgren
ASBP Blood Drive
The Armed Services Blood Program will hold their first blood drive of the year on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bldg. 1470 Conference Room. Blood collected benefits military members and their families at home, overseas, in harm’s way and recovering from injuries. Make your appointment online at militarydonor. com using sponsor code NSF. We love walk-ins as well!
Legal Appointments at NSF Dahlgren
Legal appointments are available on Feb. 4 for military members, their families and military retirees at NSF Dahlgren. Estate planning, landlord/tenant issues and powers of attorney are available through the Legal Dept. For an appointment, call 301-342-7510.
VITA Tax Preparation Available
VITA volunteers are trained and ready to prepare your tax returns! This free service is available to all active duty military, their families, and retired military and their families. The official start date for preparing taxes will be January 27; appointments are being accepted now. To schedule an appointment, call Fleet and Family at 540-653-1839.
DMV2Go at NSF Dahlgren
The DMV2Go Van will be at NSF Dahlgren at the Parade Field Pavilion parking lot several times during 2014. This year’s scheduled dates are: March 6 & 7; May 19; July 17 and 18; Sept 9 and Nov 20 & 21. Be sure to bring all necessary documents to take care of your DMV transactions and save yourself the time and headache of visiting a large DMV office!
Second Tour Thrift Store open on Thursdays
The Second Tour Thrift Store, located next to the USO on Sampson Road, is open every Thursday from 12:30 - 3 p.m. The store also offers a free uniform locker on the front porch that is always open. The Dahlgren Officers Spouses Club, who manages the store, uses all profits to fund scholarships for military families who have been stationed at Dahlgren.
Indian Head “Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations!
The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted.
T&J Barbeque truck at IH and Stump Neck
Enjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to the library, and at the NSF Indian Head Stump Neck Annex on Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.
To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email at arevelos@gazette.net.
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at all times and offered his own cautionary tale. The group was riveted by Dillon’s story about the time he tried to microwave an egg, with explosive results. While caution is required, Dillon encouraged the students’ to nourish their curiosity. “What you see, what you perceive, makes the biggest scientific discoveries,” he said. “What you will hear, what you will feel, what you will taste and touch; those are the things that will lead to Nobel Prizes.” Dahlgren’s newly constructed storm water wetland provided students an example of how scientific inquiry can solve real-world problems. It was scientists, of course, who discovered how plants and microorganisms use up and break down chemicals like nitrogen and phosphorus through metabolism. Excessive amounts of those chemicals in bodies of water, however, become pollution. With some thoughtful engineering, plants and microorganisms can be harnessed to reduce the amounts of pollutants in the water. That is the purpose of Dahlgren’s new storm water wetland. White used an impromptu math discussion to highlight the scope of work involved in the wetland’s construction. “Does anybody know what a cubic yard is?” she asked. “A cubic yard is 27 cubic feet-three feet by three feet by three feet. That excavator, the big orange truck with the bucket, if it takes a heaping scoop [of soil], that is about one cubic yard. So the excavator driver had to do about 10,000 scoops of his bucket onto a truck to get [the soil] off base.” The figure elicited wows from the students. The land and water features of the wetland, a result of all that work, help nature remove pollutants. “We need that water volume on site to achieve the treatment we’re looking for,” said White. The students helped White check the status of the new wetland by examining water samples at Dahlgren’s
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nel and community members may experience minor traffic back-ups during this time. While exercises are occurring, the base has an opportunity to test their communications channels and reach the workforce. All announcements
U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos
Brenna White, left, storm water program manager at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, shows students from Dahlgren School a portion water treatment facility, checking the water’s pH and looking for microorganisms with microscopes. White also showed students several features of the lab, such as desiccators and de-ionized water that is used to clean equipment. White asked the students if de-ionized sounded like a good drink. The students wisely answered no. “Smart people,” White responded, smiling. “Water naturally craves to have ions in it, so if you drink de-ionized water, it’s going to pull ions out of you.” Once everyone had a chance to look for some very small, but very important critters from the wetland under the microscope, the students returned to Dahlgren School. The students plan to return in the spring to help plant the wetland. Ann Doyle, science teacher for sixth, seventh and eighth grade, discussed how important such experiences are in helping her students discover their academic strengths, interests and dreams for the future. “The learning environment should be equitable, supportive, include high expectations, be well managed, provide feedback, active, and of course full of technology,” she said. “But if you really spend time thinking a bit deeper,
the people here at Dahlgren provide us with an amazing real-world learning environment by offering so many rich opportunities to help our students connect content in the classroom to reallife experiences.” Doyle thanked all who made Job Shadow Day possible. “Our students are given a chance to engage in discussions and hands on learning activities with creative, resourceful people who are passionate about what they do in the world of science,” she said. “People like Brian Dillon, who is willing to put together a morning of interesting science content along with real world experiences made us really think about science in way we can understand it. We will never forget about eggs and microwave ovens!” Doyle added thanks for White. “Brenna White’s contagious excitement about the storm water wetland on base led students to want to know more about it and become part of the community effort,” she said. “Brenna is coming to our classroom later this week with water you don’t want to drink so we can observe live organisms under a microscope. You can’t find a better active learning environment than our own community!”
during this time are tagged as exercise communications, and base personnel have the opportunity to plan how they would respond if the scenario was real. Terminology issued during a drill might include “shelter in place” or “lockdown,” Asking personnel to shelter in place means everyone should seek shelter and stay where they are until further notice. A lockdown means that all buildings will be secured and no one will be allowed to exit or leave build-
ings. Messages are sent to alert personnel when these conditions are lifted as well. The Navy has a responsibility to ensure the safety of our equipment, and, more importantly, our Sailors and their families, as well as Navy civilians and contractors. Base personnel also have a responsibility - stay informed and provide yourself with access to information that will reach you in a timely manner.
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MWR Highlights
Open to Liberty Center patrons only: E1- E6 single/unaccompanied active duty Military. Cost: $22.75, which includes transportation and admission to the aquarium. Spend the day in the Baltimore at the aquarium where you will see a wide variety of fish and marine life. Please register in advance at the Liberty Center. For more information, please contact the Liberty Center at 540-653-7277.
Aquatics Center Heart Health Month
February 1 – 28 Eligible patrons include all with base access. In honor of American Heart Health month, the Dahlgren Aquatics Center is offering buy one; get one half-off Aqua Aerobics classes! All daily, punch cards and monthly passes included. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Center at 540-653-8088.
540-653-7327
Date Night Bowling
February 14, 5 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost per couple: $15/two games and shoe rental or $20/ three games and shoe rental. Bring that special someone out for a fun night of bowling! Please register at Cannonball Lanes. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.
9-Pin Tournament
February 15, 6 p.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Cost: $10 per person. This is a singles tournament. Bowl a series (3 games), a pin-fall of 9 counts as a strike. Trophies will be awarded to the top three bowlers. Please register at Cannonball Lanes. For more information, please contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.
Craftech
540-653-1730
Cupids Raids
February 14 Eligible patrons include all with base access. Give your family, friends and co-workers a smile this Valentine’s Day. Choose from a variety of gifts available! Deliveries will be made on base ONLY, on Friday, February 14th. For more information, please stop by the Craftech office or call them at 540-653-1730.
Fitness Center 540-653-8580
Dahlgren Combine Challenge
February 17 - 21 Eligible patrons include all with base access. Participate in all five events: 40 yd Dash, 20 yd Short Shuttle, Standing Board Jump, 3 Cone Drill and 225 Bench Press. For more information, please contact the Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.
General Library 540-653-7474
Storytime at the Library
Every Friday at 10 a.m. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Join us at the library every Friday for a story and a craft! For more information please contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.
Liberty Center 540-653-7277
Baltimore Aquarium Trip
February 22, van departure time TBD
540-653-7336 Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings Price of Shows Civilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) - Free; Tickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1
540-653-8088
Cannonball Lanes
Movie Theater
General Library 301-744-4747
Storytime
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Enjoy a story and craft starting at 1430. Free for all with base access.
Computer Assistance
The first Monday of each month by appointment. Need help with a certain computer program? Don’t know where to start? Sign up for a 30- minute one-on-one session. Free for all with base access.
Paws for Reading
Join us the second Monday of every month to read to a therapy dog. Call or stop by to get your appointment no later than the Friday before. Call for more information.
Friday, February 14th - 7 p.m. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, PG Saturday, February 15th - 7 p.m. 47 Ronin, PG-13 Saturday, February 21st - 7 p.m. August: Osage County, R Friday, February 22nd - 5 p.m. Murph the Protector, PG Friday, February 22nd - 7 p.m. Lone Survivor, R hand in hand. Friday, February 14 starting at 11 a.m. at the Fitness Center. Register any time prior to race. Free for military, $5 for all others.
NSASP All Star Basketball Game
The WHFC is recruiting the best ballers at NSF Indian Head for a 5-on-5 NSASP All Star Basketball game. The game will be held on Wednesday February 19th at 5 p.m. in the Dahlgren gymnasium. If you are interested please sign up at the Weight House Fitness Center.
½ Day Movie Day
Power House Meet
Out of school early? Spend your extra afternoon watching a movie at the Library. Movies will be offered for each half day scheduled on the Charles County school calendar. Movies will start at 2 p.m. The next scheduled movie day is February 26th.
Lifters are gearing up for the Power House Meet scheduled for Friday, February 28th. The meet will consist of a squat, bench and dead lift for both male and female divisions of varying weight classes. Free for military, $25 for all other eligible patrons.
Trivia Night
Basketball Tournament
March 10, 4:30 p.m. Play by yourself, or on a team and test your knowledge while snacking on some pizza. Open to all eligible patrons. Prizes will be awarded.
Information, Tickets & Tours 301-744-4850
Discount Ski Tickets
Take advantage of the winter weather! Stop by or call for more information. Disney on Ice – 100 Years of Magic February 8 & 9 - $19 each at the Baltimore Arena Great Wolf Lodge June 13 & 14 (2 night stay) $468 All other weekends are $255 per night when purchased through ITT
Stars & Strikes Bowling Center 301-744-4761
Open Bowling
Friday - 5 - 9 p.m. ; Sat. - 5 - 10 p.m. Party rental hours available Saturday and Sunday. Cost (per game): Military $2/Civilian $3. Shoe Rental: $1
Lunchtime Bowling
Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for lunchtime fun!
Weight House Fitness Center 301-744-4661
Happy Hearts Partner 2.1 Mile Race
Bring a co-worker, spouse or friend to run or walk with
Team registrations are our for the 5v5 Basketball Tournament that will be held in early March. Free for all military, $5 for all eligible patrons.
Group Exercise March Madness
The Group Exercise March Madness will challenge your strength and stamina through a variety of exciting classes taught by motivated fitness professionals. Enjoy bonding with others as you try out new training tools and techniques. Complete all required classes by the end of the month to win a prize. Free for AD/Ret Military and only $12.50 for all others!
St. Patrick’s Day Predict Your Time 5K
You don’t have to be fast to win this race, just a little luck of the Irish is all it takes. Prizes will go to the closest predicted race time but no watches allowed. There will also be a price to the best dressed leprechaun!
Liberty Center Events 301-744-4478/4260
Upcoming Events at the Liberty Center call the center or email your Liberty Coordinator at alice.gilliland@navy.mil for event details. February 13 Xbox One/PS3 contest prizes February 19 Wing Wednesday/Poker Tournament February 22 Liberty Ski Trip
Globe and Anchor/Tiki Bar 301-744-6487
St. Paddy’s Day Party
March 17, 2014 Put on your best green and bring the party over to the Mix House. Doors open at 3:30 pm, party starts at 6:00 pm.
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Community Notes Dahlgren King George Quarterly Breakfast
You are cordially invited to breakfast sponsored by the King George County Department of Economic Development on Mar. 4 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus. Mary Parnell, Director of the Small Business Development Center at the University of Mary Washington will be our keynote speaker. Mary will discuss how the SBDC is helping small businesses throughout the Greater Fredericksburg Region, including King George County. Please RSVP to: lthomas@ co.kinggeorge.state.va.us no later than Feb. 28.
George Washington’s 281st Birthday Celebration at Ferry Farm
Celebrate first president’s birthday with crafts, entertainment, colonial games, a visit from George Washington,
the Stone Throw Challenge (weather permitting) and birthday cake! Adults $5, 17 and under free. For more information, visit http://www.kenmore.org/index.html.
Winterfest in the Northern Neck
Valentine’s Day Weekend and President’s Day Weekend Feb. 14 to 15 is also Winterfest in the Northern Neck! Colonial Beach area events include Second Friday ArtWalk on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bobby K’s. Tides Inn Market and Dockside are taking reservations for Valentine’s Day Dinners. Ingleside and the other wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail have a “Wine and Cherries” Weekend daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The wineries will be offering cherry treats to complement their tastings all weekend long. Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. has Hiking at Stratford Hall. The Mill will soon be operational! Saturday 10 a.m. to noon there will be a “Stratford under your feet” Fossil Walk (Grounds Pass= $5 per person): limit 30 people. For reservations, email: jbachman@stratfordhall.org. Saturday
afternoon the Tidewater Oyster Growers Association’s oystergrowing demonstration tanks will be at the Visitor Center at Westmoreland State Park,
Indian Head Junior Golf Program at White Plains Golf Course
The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that White Plains Golf Course will offer golf memberships for youth between the ages of 8 and 17 years old (as of Jan. 1, 2014). Two memberships for junior golfers are available: Yearly Pass - $200 (April 1 to March 31) 3-Month Pass - $150 (June 1 to Aug. 31) The registration fee and occasional volunteer hours allow junior golfers access to basic golf etiquette classes and golf privileges. Beginners are welcome. Early registration is encouraged. For more information, contact the White Plains Golf Course at 301-645-1300.
February Arts at CSM
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Dystopias (Curated by Yikui Gu). Jan. 17-March 14, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Featuring the artwork of Yikui Gu (painter), Colleen Rudolf (sculptor and installation artist) and Pete Zebley (mixed-media). Gallery talk with Colleen Rudolph to take place at noon, Feb. 4. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday. www.csmd.edu/Arts. Vietnam Then, Now, From Home, Abroad: Wayne Karlin is an award-winning writer, Marine veteran and treasured national resource on the Vietnam War. He is also a professor of languages and literature at the College of Southern Maryland where his students have benefited from his passion for the written word and his belief in the liberating power of literature. Now, during the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War, Karlin is sharing his experiences with the Southern Maryland community through lectures on campus and a travel study program to Southeast Asia. Closer to home, CSM is hosting “The Things They Carried: Vietnam War Memorabilia,” from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 17-21 at the Leonardtown Campus, C Building, Room 216. CSM faculty and students who are veterans of the Vietnam War will display the things they carried with them during their service. CSM’s Connections Literary Series will feature Karlin discussing his book “Wandering Souls: Journeys with the Living and the Dead in Viet Nam” at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, at the Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room. Tickets are $3 through advance sale at the CSM box office and $3 at the door with a student ID. General admission at the door is $5. http://www.csmd.edu/ILC/vietnam2014.html
“My Furry Valentine” Event Offer expires Feb. 28
Forget flowers and boxes of candy; come to the TriCounty Animal Shelter in Hughesville to pick out your very own sweetheart at the “furry valentine” adoption event. The Tri-County Animal Shelter will be holding the “My Furry Valentine” adoption event from Friday, Feb. 14 through Friday, Feb. 28. Come adopt a new cat for a sweetheart of a deal! Cats will be available for adoption for a reduced fee of $45. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday, noon - 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www.charlescountymd.gov/es/ animalshelter/tri-county-animal-shelter or www.petfinder. com/shelters/MD112.html to find your furry pet.
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There will be an eight game regular season with playoffs. Players can only play at the middle school community center that they currently attend. Students attending private school must play for the center in their appropriate school zone. Practice is estimated to start the week of March 11. Divisions include the following: Sixth grade boys; Seventh grade boys; Eighth grade boys and Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls. Registration fee is $90 (or $75 if registered by Feb. 16). The registration deadline is March 2. Save $15 if you register by February 16. Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com. For more information, call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388, ext 5152. For information on other programs offered by Community Services, visit our website at www.CharlesCountyParks. com, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Those citizens with special needs please contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
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