Alfio Laudani

Maintenance Worker

Alfio always goes above and beyond to support MWR/CYP programs. His quick thinking and level head helps solve many issues that arise within our facilities. He is able to get the job done or will offer solutions to ensure our programs can maintain standards and operations. Alfio is a team player, and always walks around with a positive and supportive attitude, as well as a smile on his face. Thank you, Alfio, for everything you do!

SUNDAY, 16

Mojo Crater, Alcantara River and Cotta Nera Winery

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

Cost: $70 (Includes transportation, guide, wine tasting and lunch)

Start the day with a hike from Mojo Crater to the ruins of Byzantine Churches (600 A.D.) and the Alcantara River. Choose to walk along the river, or better yet, dip your toes in! After the hike, the modern Cotta Nera Winery will provide lunch made from homemade pasta, local cheeses, sweets, and of course, wine.

TUESDAY, 18

Introduction to Mountain Biking Class

Depart: NAS I 4:00 pm Return: 5:00 pm

Cost: $20 (Includes instruction, guide and gear)

This hour-long instruction covers everything from the different kinds of mountain bikes to basic maintenance and techniques for riding. The class begins at the Community Recreation Office on NAS I and patrons can practice riding around different isolated areas on the base.

SATURDAY, 22

Quad Tour on Mt Etna

Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 4:00 pm

Cost: $120 (Includes transportation, guide, quad fees for 2 hours and lunch)

Discover Etna like never before - on 4-wheels! Hold on as we tour the south side of Etna by quad, viewing everything that makes her so specialexplosive craters and caves, lava flows, charming old buildings and expansive green forests. This ride will be one for the books! Please note, all drivers must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License. (The equivalent of an Italian B or B1 Motorcycle license). All quads will be double occupancy.

SATURDAY, 22

Month of the Military Child: Pizza Making on the Lemon Farm

Depart: NAS II 7:00 am, Marinai 7:15 am NAS I 7:30 am Return: 4:00 pm

Cost: $55 (Includes transportation, guide and pizza)

SATURDAY, 29

Salina Island Walking Tour

Depart: NAS II 5:00 am, Marinai 5:15 am, NAS I 5:30 am

Return: 9:30 pm Cost: $115 (Includes transportation, guide, ferry fees, Malvasia tasting and lunch)

Enjoy the naturalistic side of Salina Island, the greenest of the Aeolian Archipelago, with a tasty twist! Hike the beautiful and panoramic trail immersed in Mediterranean flora with views of the neighboring islands of Filicudi and Alicudi. During this two-hour trek, refuel with delicious Malvasia wine and local biscuits. Following the hike, enjoy a wine tasting and BBQ lunch at Cantine D'Amico.

SUNDAY, 30

Quad Tour on Alkantara Gorge

Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 4:00 pm Cost: $150 (Includes transportation, guide, 3 hour quad ride and Sicilian BBQ Lunch)

Discover Alkantara Valley like never before on 4-wheels! Hold on as we tour this volcanic valley, viewing everything that makes it so special - explosive craters, volcanic prismatic formation and charming old buildings with vineyards, where Nerello Mascalese (DOC wine) was cultivated before the Greeks arrived in Sicily. This ride will be one for the books! All drivers must have a valid US Driver’s License (the equivalent of an Italian B or B1 Motorcycle license).

Celebrate Month of the Military Child with Community Recreation and make pizza from scratch! Start your day on the Lemon Farm, in Pozzillo, as we prepare the dough and stone oven with wood and fire. While the dough levitates, we will take a walking tour to the harbor to learn about the geology and lifestyle of the local fisherman town. Back at the Lemon Farm, we will prepare all ingredients and learn the steps to making the perfect homemade pizza.

SUNDAY, 23

Hike Acqua Rocca, Monte Pomiciaro & Barone di Villa Grande Winery

Depart: NAS II 8:00 am, Marinai 8:15 am, NAS I 8:30 am Return: 6:30 pm

Recommended Ages: 16+ Cost: $65/$55 Liberty (Includes transportation, guide, lunch and wine tasting)

Hike to the top of Mt. Pomiciaro for breathtaking views of Mt. Etna’s summit crater and the expansive Valle del Bove! Following the hike, enjoy a tasting of Etna wine and Sicilian cuisine at Barone di Villagrande Winery. Please remember to bring hiking shoes, plenty of water, snacks and layers (cotton not recommended) to fuel this strenuous hike and keep warm.