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SUNDAY, 2

Gangi Palm Sunday Procession and Agriturismo

Depart: NAS II 7:00 am, Marinai 7:15 am, NAS I 7:30 am

Return: 7:00 pm Cost: $80 (Includes transportation, guide and lunch)

Experience Gangi's unique Palm Sunday Processional with Community Recreation! While in Gangi, patrons will have the opportunity to visit the sights in this fantastic medieval town, which has been proclaimed as the most beautiful village in all of Sicily. After exploring, enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch at a local Agriturismo.

SUNDAYS 2 & 30

Catania Soccer Game

Depart: NAS II 11:00 am, Marinai 11:15 am, NAS I 11:30 am

Return: 5:30 pm Cost: $35/$30 Liberty (Includes transportation and entrance fees) Do you love soccer? Join us as we cheer on the new Catania soccer team while they play against the local teams.

THURSDAY, 6

Holy Thursday Procession in Caltanissetta

Depart: NAS II 4:15 pm, Marinai 4:30 pm, NAS I 4:45 pm

Return: 11:00 pm Cost: $40 (Includes transportation and guide. Bring euro for food and shopping)

Explore this unique and beautiful city while witnessing the procession featuring 12 floats representing the 12 Stations of the Cross! This is the most important moment of the Holy Week of Caltanissetta, famous throughout Italy.

FRIDAY, 7

Good Friday Procession in Enna

Depart: NAS II 2:30 pm, Marinai 2:45 pm, NAS I 3:00 pm Return: 11:00 pm

Cost: $40 (Includes transportation and guide. Bring euro for fees and food)

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Enna is known for its spectacular panoramic views of the island interiors. On Good Friday, witness one of the most unique processions in Sicily, featuring hundreds of ancient Spanish costumes from the local Brotherhoods, sponsored by the European Union and known for its historical and cultural value.

SATURDAY, 8

Circumetnea Train Adventure and Randazzo Walking Tour

Depart: NAS I 6:30 am, Marinai 6:45 am NASI 7:00 am

Return: 4:30 pm Cost: $40 (Includes transportation, guide, and train ticket. Bring 15 euro for food) Get ready for some fabulous views of Mt. Etna when you board the Circumetnea Train. Ride the train all around Mt. Etna with a stop in the historic town of Randazzo for a 2.5 hour walking tour. This medieval walled city was devastated in WWII when more than 80% of its houses were destroyed by Allied Forces. We will stop for an Italian panini in town before being transported by bus to the town of Bronte for a pistachio arancini. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for this trip.

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SATURDAY, 8

Holy Saturday in Ferla for the “Sciaccariata“ (Torches by Fire)

Depart: NAS II 6:00 pm Marinai 6:15 pm, NAS I 6:30 pm Return: 2:00 am

Cost: $40 (Includes transportation and guide. Bring Euro for food)

Experience this unique Sicilian celebration in Ferla, a small town located in the province of Siracusa. This Holy Saturday celebration is known as “Sciaccariata," which means illumination by torches of fire. We will also see the procession of Madonna and the resurrected Jesus followed by hundreds of torches illuminating the street. (Trip includes midnight mass for those that would like to attend).

FRIDAY, 14

St. Stefano di Camastra Ceramic Shopping

Depart: NAS II 6:30 am, Marinai 6:45 am, NAS I 7:00 am Return: 4:30 pm

Cost: $25 (Includes transportation and guide. Bring euro for lunch and shopping)

Head to the quaint town of St. Stefano to shop the uniquely bright-colored ceramics influenced by Arabic design! Whether you're looking to treat yourself or send something home, this is the perfect trip for you. All patrons will receive a wholesale discount (30%) on items purchased.

SATURDAY, 15

Circumetnea Train Adventure and Gurrida Lake

Depart: NAS II 6:30 am, Marinai 6:45 am, NAS I 7:00 am

Return: 4:30 pm Cost: $50 (Includes transportation, guide and train ticket. Bring 15 euro for food)

Get ready for some fabulous views of Mt. Etna when you board the Circumetnea Train. Ride the train all around Mt. Etna with a stop at the wonderful Gurrida Lake. Afterward, enjoy the local Sicilian foods in town.

SUNDAY, 16

Zafferano & Honey Factories of Caltagirone

Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15am, NAS I 8:30 am

Return: 5:30 pm Cost: $75 (Includes transportation, guide, honey tasting and lunch based on Zafferano specialties)

Caltagirone is not only famous for its ceramics but also for other products such as honey and saffron. This trip will take you to the fields of “Rossa Terra” Farm, which produces saffron, and the Cannizzaro Farm known for its beekeeping and mead production (the Vikings favorite drink). Finish this trip with lunch made of these local specialties.

THURSDAY, 20

Pottery Shopping in Patti

Depart: NAS II 7:00 am, Marinai 7:15 am, NAS I 7:30 am Return: 3:30 pm

Cost: $25 (Includes transportation and guide. Bring euro for lunch and shopping)

Join us in a small town along the northern coast, founded by the Normans in the 11th Century. Patti plays host to one of the most famous ceramic manufacturers in Italy. Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase hand-painted pottery with discounts ranging from 15-20% off wholesale prices.

SUNDAY, 23

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples & Lunch

Depart: NAS II 7:00 am, Marinai 7:15 am, NAS I 7:30 am

Return: 7:00 pm Cost: $85/ $70 Liberty (Includes transportation, guided tour, entrance fees and lunch)

Originally founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., Agrigento became one of the leading cities in the Mediterranean world. The town of Agrigento is known for its spectacular Valley of Temples and the sacred area of ancient Akragas which is one of the most important colonies of the Greek Empire. Join us for a tour of Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, followed by lunch at local restaurant in San Leone Beach. Please choose between the meat or fish option upon registration.

Must attend all sessions of one class to be certified

Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Courses

March 13- April 7

American Red Cross

Lifeguard

Certification Class 1

April 14 • 3 - 6 pm

April 15 & 16 • 8:30 am - 4 pm

Class 2

April 28 • 3 - 6 pm

April 29 • 8:30 am - 4 pm

May 5 • 3 - 6 pm

May 6 • 8:30 am - 4 pm

Water safety instructor

Certification class 1

$50

$30 Must pass Lifeguarding to register for WSI.

June 12 - 16 • 8 - 11:30 am

Open to all U.S. ID Cardholders Ages 16+

To register, please send full name, age, cell phone number and which class you are registering for to elizabeth.m.leonard10.naf@us.navy.mil.

WEDNESDAY, 26

Luciana Cavalli Shoes Shopping

Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am

Return: 2:00 pm Cost: $25 (Includes transportation, guide and light appetizers. Bring euro for shopping)

Luciana Cavalli shoes are one of the best crafmanships of Catania. Visit the showroom and enjoy Sicilian appetizers while seeing the evolution of shoe design. Then get a exclusive visit of the factory, which dates back to the 1930’s, in the heart of the city center.

SATURDAY, 29

Taormina and La Vite Winery

Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am

Return: 6:00 pm Cost: $65

(Includes transportation, guide, lunch and wine tasting)

Soak in the sights of one of the most sought-after tourist towns in Sicily – Taormina! Explore the history of this cliff-side town with a walking tour through the streets, enjoying scenery and stories as you stroll along. After a tour of the town and some free time, we will head to La Vite Winery for a late lunch and wine tasting.

SUNDAY, 30

Pricipe di Corleone Winery & Ficuzza Royal Hunting Palace

Depart: NAS II 6:00 am, Marinai 6:15 am, NAS I 6:30 am

Return: 8:00 pm Cost: $65 (Includes transportation, guide, wine tasting and lunch)

Visit the village of Ficuzza, home to the Royal Hunting Palace of Ferdinando I Borbone King. Visit the internal palace, garden of Ficuzza and Busandra Rock. After the tour, enjoy an exquisite lunch and wine tasting at the Agrituristic Farm and Winery, Principe di Corleone. Please note, the drive is more than 3 hours each way.

Sneak Peek

Thursday, May 4

Ladies Intro to Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)

Saturday, May 6

Kayak/SUP to Siracusa River Natural Marine Reserve

Saturday, May 6

Palermo Baroque Architecture

Sunday, May 7

Vulcano Island: Walking, Wine & Food

SATURDAY, 1

Hike Plemmirio Natural Reserve

Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 5:00 pm

Cost: $45 (Includes transportation, guide and street food) On this southern Sicilian adventure, we will start by taking a moderately difficult hike through the Plemmirio Natural Reserve stretching from the Port of Ortigia through to the south side of Siracusa. This 10 km coastline, offers natural and WWII historical experiences, as well as well-known agro-food companies. Following the hike, we will stop in Ortigia for street food.

SUNDAY, 2

Lava Hike & Gambino Winery Tour

Depart: NAS II 8:30 am, Marinai 8:45 am, NAS I 9:00 am Return: 6:00 pm

Cost: $65 (Includes transportation,guide, lunch, and wine tasting)

Reccomened Age: 18+ Enjoy a mild hike through the woods surrounding the Gambino Winery. This is a great way to see the western side of Mt. Etna and the lava flow from 2002. Afterward, patrons will tour the Gambino vineyards for a unique opportunity to better understand the natural Sicilian environment and all its offerings. Following the guided tour, patrons will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting.

SATURDAY, 8

Mt. Etna Hike

Depart: NAS II 6:30 am, Marinai 6:45 am, NAS I 7:00 am Return: 6:30 pm

Ages: 16+ Cost: $135 (Includes fees, transportation and local guides. Bring water and euro for food) Join us as we ascend 3000 meters (or more) up the mountain to enjoy the view of Sicily! This 8-hour, round-trip hike will take participants to the maximum hiking threshold based on the daily condition of volcanic activity. Due to the nature of the trip, there are a very limited number of spots.

SATURDAY, 15

Peloritan Mountains Hike

Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am Return: 4:30 pm Cost: $60/$50 Liberty (Includes transportation, guide and lunch) Enjoy a visit to the 1000-year-old town of Motta Camastra, located in the Messina province. Witness the beauty of nature as we hike along the Peloritan Mountains where The Godfather was filmed. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to experience some extraordinary local food, homegrown and hand-made by the local villagers! You won't want to miss their famous walnut pesto arancino!

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