February 2012

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Wine and Culinary Experience @ Midtown Classroom February 9th Stupid Cupid 5k Run/Walk Base 2 Base Series Run #6 February 11th

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Calabria Ski Trip Extended ITT Trip February 17th - 20th

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Super Bowl Bash Wine and Culinary Experience

Sunday, February 5th MWR is hosting a huge Super Bowl Bash with events throughout Midtown. The awesome lineup includes the return of the popular NFL Experience, a combination punt, pass, kick and agility competition for kids and adults at the gym. The Pre-game Tailgate Party will be inside SpareTime Bowling Center and the game will be shown at Midtown 2 Theaters!

Prizes will be awarded for the NFL Experience, as well as door prizes at the Tailgate Party and in the theater. There will be adult beverages available inside the theater during the game and Piazza Pizza will even have food specials throughout the evening, including a Half-Time Breakfast Special.

Midtown Classroom Thursday, February 9th, 6:30pm MWR’s Wine and Culinary Experience gives you access to some of Sicily’s top chefs. You will learn from the best, how to prepare Sicilian cuisine like the pros, what ingredients are used, where they come from and why they are chosen. Let the chef’s expertise train your palette to pair flavors and choose wines to compliment each dish. A Sicilian winery will be present at each experience to provide a selection of delicious pairings.

The next Wine and Culinary Experience will feature Chef Rita Russotto and Firriato Winery.

Sign-up at ITT (x4777), space is limited!

For more info call Tommaso Rondine at: 335-739-0325

2:00pm – 4:00pm: NFL Experience

(Age 9 - High School)

10:00pm – 11:30pm: NFL Experience (Adults) 10:00pm – Midnight: SpareTime Pre-Game Tailgate Party (All games only $2 each) 11:30pm - Doors open at the theater Call the Fit District at 624-4483 for more info.

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Cosmic Bowling Saturdays from 9:00pm - Midnight Come out for some glow in the dark fun with the choice to play Colorama and win prizes! $8 per person covers shoes and bowling

Sweetheart Bowl

Presidents Day $1 Bowling

Saturday, February 11th at 1:00pm Sign up by February 4th.

Team up with someone special during our 9-pin no-tap bowling event. Earn points bowling and playing couple’s trivia. Great prizes will be up for grabs, like a private movie showing, bowling center rental and a $150 ITT voucher! $25 per couple Sign up at the bowling center by February 4th. Payment is due at the time of sign up.

Must have at least 8 couples to give away 1st place prize.

Monday, February 20th Bowling only costs a Washington on Presidents Day. Shoes are not included.

premiere LIBRARY Average Joes Wednesday, February 8th Join our Average Joes bowling league! This league meets every Wednesday from February 8th – March 21st. Create your own team or be assigned to one. Sign up by February 7th at SpareTime or via email Samantha.Devine@eu.navy.mil. $10/week

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Presidents Day Find the facts on the Founding Fathers! Check out the Founding Fathers and Friends Display in observance of Presidents Day. Vote for the next president all month at the library. Go back in time and sign the Declaration of Independence!

Stuff the ballot box with your choice!

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Movie Matinees

$1 Movies

Vote For Next Month’s Free Movie

February 6th, 17th and 20th We’ll be showing matinees at 2pm these days.

See the movie schedule to find out which movies are playing.

Tuesday, February 7th All active duty members can purchase tickets for themselves and family members for only $1 each!

Free Movie – Groundhog Day

Valentine’s Chick Flick Mania

Thursday, February 2nd at 5pm Midtown 2 Theaters will celebrate Groundhog Day by showing the movie Groundhog Day free!

Tuesday, February 14th We’ll be showing special chick flicks for Valentine’s Day! See the movie schedule for details.

We’re showing a free movie next month and you get to choose it! Vote for the movie you’d like to see and we’ll show it on Thursday, March 15th free! You can vote for any of these movies: 10,000 BC Australia Lara Croft Tomb Raider Fight Club Vote inside the theater or online at www.facebook.com/mwrsigonella.

Super Bowl Bash Sunday, February 5th Come watch the Super Bowl on AFN on the big screen during the MWR Super Bowl Bash! Doors open at 11:30pm, kickoff is 12:30am.

Free Movie of the Month

Popcorn Punch Cards Grab a popcorn punch card and when you’ve purchased 4 large popcorns you’ll get the 5th free!

Thursday, February 16th You voted! Check the movie schedule to find out which movie got the most votes. We’ll show it free!

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Snow Day on Mt. Etna

Home Game

Saturday, February 6th Depart: Marinai 8:00am, NAS I 8:30am Return: Approx. 6:00pm $5 for transportation If you would like to rent snow gear, it must be done with ITT in advance. Gear is limited.

Payment and permission slips can be picked up and returned to the Child Development Center Bldg. 314 on NAS I. Bring a lunch or euro for food.

Friday, February 10th Teens will be cheering the Jaguars at their home game. Transportation will be provided from Marinai to NAS I and back.

Departs Youth Complex at 4:30pm.

Carnevale in Acireale Saturday, February 18th Depart: Marinai 2:00pm, NAS I 2:30pm Return: Approx. 11:00pm – 11:30pm $5 for transportation + bring a lunch or euro for food.

Keystone Club and Torch Club Torch Club (Tweens) Fridays at the Tween Center Keystone Club (Teens) Tuesdays from 12:15pm - 1:00pm High School Room 266 The Keystone Club for Teens and the Torch Club for Tweens aim to teach youth the importance of academic success, career exploration and community service.

Cooking Club Saturdays - Teen Cooking Club meets at 2:30pm Thursdays - Tween Cooking Club meets at 4:00pm Come learn to cook some of your favorite dishes, along with different cultural specialties!

Tween Sadie Hawkins Dance Friday, February 10th 6:00pm – 9:00pm $2 will be charged at the door Payment and permission slips can also be found and turned into the CDC. All field trips are open only to registered Teens and Tweens.

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St. Agata Festival Friday, February 3rd Saturday, February 4th Sunday, February 5th Witness the great celebration dedicated to St. Agata, the patron saint of Catania.

Explore the history of the Saint and partake in the processions and festivities observing her importance.

Friday Depart: NAS II 8:30am, Marinai 8:45am, NAS I 9:00am Return: 2:30pm Saturday & Sunday Depart: NAS II 4:30pm, Marinai 4:45pm, NAS I 5:00pm Return: 11:30pm $20, or 2 for $30

Catania Shopping Fridays, February 3rd, 10th, 17th Let us drive you to Catania for some shopping at the market!

Depart: NAS II 8:30am, Marinai 8:45am, NAS I 9:00am Return: 2:30pm $5

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples & Wine Tasting Sunday, February 12th Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C., Agrigento became one of the leading cities of the Mediterranean world. Situated on the island of Sicily, it is universally known for the spectacular Valley of Temples, the sacred area of ancient Akragas, one of the most important colonies of the Greek Empire. After the tour we will visit the Bagliesi Winery for wine tasting and a light meal.

Depart: NAS II 8:00am, Marinai 8:15am, NAS I 8:30am Return: 6:30pm $50 (Entrance fees, lunch and wine tasting are included.)

Valentine’s Day Dinner Tuesday, February 14th Spend Valentine’s Day at a romantic restaurant with your sweetheart.

Depart: NAS II 7:00pm, Marinai 7:15pm, NAS I 7:30pm Return: Midnight $50

San Corrado Festival Sunday, February 19th Noto is a city full of wonderful Baroque architecture. We’ll tour the town and enjoy the San Corrado Festival, which celebrates the patron Saint of Noto.

Depart: NAS II 10:00am, Marinai 10:15am, NAS I 10:30am Return: 7:30pm $25

Carnevale in Acireale Sunday, February 19th Tuesday, February 21st Don’t miss the best Carnevale in Sicily! Play in a shower of confetti and watch the elaborate parade floats in a unique cultural experience you’ll never forget!

Depart: NAS II 4:30pm, Marinai 4:45pm, NAS I 5:00pm Return: Midnight $20

Enna and Piazza Armerina Imperial Villa Caleca Pottery Factory

Circumetnea Antique Train Adventure Saturday, February 11th Grab a few friends and enjoy a train ride around Etna with a stop in the historic town of Randazzo. The medieval walled city was devastated in WWII when more than 80% of its houses were destroyed by Allied Forces.

Depart: NAS I 6:30am Return: 4:30pm $30

Thursday, February 16th Our trip to the Caleca factory in Patti will give you the opportunity to shop for this famous brand of Sicilian hand-painted pottery at wholesale prices.

Depart: NAS II 7:00am, Marinai 7:15, NAS I 7:30am Return: 3:00pm $18 or 2 for $30

Carnevale in Sciacca Saturday, February 18th If Venice is too far away, don’t worry. Sicily has its own Carnevale! There will be tons of floats, music and confetti. Don’t forget to wear a mask.

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

Monday, February 20th Enna is the highest town on the island of Sicily with a Norman Castle and a beautiful cathedral. Piazza Armerina is where we will see the Roman Villa of Casale, which was built by Emperor Maximilian. Lunch will be served at an Agriturismo.

Depart: NAS II 8:00am, NAS I 8:30am Return: 7:00pm $49

Aidone & Aphrodite Statue Monday, February 20th Visit the famous 5th Century B.C. Statue of Venere (Aphrodite), which was stolen and sold illegally many years ago, but was finally returned to Sicily last year.

Depart: NAS II 8:00am, Marinai 8:15am, NAS I 8:30am Return: 3:30pm $35

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Palermo Saturday, February 25th Join us for a tour of the grand Cathedral and possibly the Catacombs before moving onto the Monreale Church, a majestic church with mosaics in Biblical themes.

Depart: NAS II 6:30am, Marinai 6:45am, NAS I 7:00am Return: 6:30pm $32 (Bring € for fees and lunch.)

Siracusa I & Seafood Restaurant Sunday, February 26th Visit the archeological area of Siracusa, including the Ear of Dionysius, Cordari Cave, the Greek-Roman Amphitheater and the historic island of Ortigia.

Depart: NAS II 8:00am, Marinai 8:15am, NAS I 8:30am Return: 4:30pm $49

ITT Gear N Go Extended Trips Valentine’s Spa Weekend February 10th – 12th Treat someone special to an enchanting spa weekend at the Grand Hotel delle Terme near Palermo. Price includes full board, Turkish bath, 30-minute massage body peel and more. Additional treatments can be booked through ITT. $365 Single Per Person $300 Double Per Person $100 Per Child (Age 4-12, Sharing a Room with 2 Adults)

Calabria Ski Trip February 17th – 20th $510 Single Per Person $390 Double Per Person $180 Per Child Ages 2-12 (Sharing a room with 2 adults.)

Edelweiss Ski Trip March 3rd – 10th

Spring Beak in Vienna & Budapest Coming in April!

ITT Gear n Go will sell Winter Ski Lift Tickets to Ski/Snowboard on Mt. Etna - $15 for a full day ticket.

Bellini Opera Season 2012 “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini Saturday, February 25th Floor Seats: $52 per person Gallery Seats: $37 per person Depart: NAS I 4:00pm Transportation included Tickets on sale now!

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Rent the Paintball Field

Snowboarding on Mt. Etna

Airboard Sledding on Mt. Etna

Book the Sigonella Paintball Field for your next command function, birthday party or organizational event. Bathroom and BBQ facilities are available. $150 includes two hours of play, field fees, 2000 rounds of paint and gear rental for up to 14 players. Purchase paint at $12 per bag (500 rounds) or $45 per box (2000 rounds).

Saturdays in February Experience the ride of a lifetime and shred the slopes of Mt. Etna! Bring gear or rent from Outdoor Recreation. Gear rental package includes: snowboard, boots and helmet. Apparel package includes: pants, jackets and gloves. Note: All gear and apparel must be reserved in person and prior to the day of the trip. Minimum age is 12 years old and 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Depart: ITT 8:00am Return: 4:00pm Transportation only $15 Transportation + Gear $30 Transportation + Gear + Apparel $40

Saturday, February 11th Descend the hills on Mt. Etna like you never have before. The airboards are high-speed headfirst inflatable sleds that are controlled by shifting your weight from side to side.

This trip is limited to 10 people and helmets are required. Exact location is to be determined. Ages 14 and up.

Depart: ITT at 8:00am Return: 4:00pm $25 (Includes transportation, airboard and helmet.)

Rock Climbing Orientation Wednesdays 5:00pm Learn the basics to safely use our climbing wall. Once you have completed this orientation, you will receive a card certifying you as an authorized patron at our facility. No experience is necessary. If Wednesday at 5pm doesn’t work for you, call and schedule a time that does. Sign up in advance at ITT/Outdoor Recreation.

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Family Night Climbing Fridays, February 10th and 24th 5:00pm – 7:00pm Learn the basics of indoor rock climbing while spending time with the family. Skills you will learn include a properly tied figure 8 knot, safe belaying techniques and proper use of the equipment. Open to all with a focus on parent – child teams. Open to ages 3 and up. Sign up at ITT/Outdoor Recreation Free

Snowshoe Hike on Mt. Etna Nord Saturday, February 4th Hike along a well-maintained trail through a vast conifer forest where the 2002 eruption created a lava cave on the northern slopes of Mt Etna. Hiking time is 5 hours. Bring water, food, headlamp or flashlight and euro for snacks. This hike is considered very difficult.

Depart: ITT at 7:30am Return: 5:30pm $35 (Bring lunch and euro for rest stops.)

Family Snowshoe Hike around Mt. Sartorius Saturday, February 25th Enjoy hiking in the forest of Mt. Sartorius.

After a brief course on using the snowshoes, we will guide you on an easy hike around the dormant craters and the forest. The length of this hike will depend on the weather and snow conditions.

Depart: ITT at 7:30am Return: 4:30pm $35 (Bring lunch and euro for rest stops.)

Fitness

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It’s never too late to log your “Miles for Life.”

Stop by the front desk at NAS I and NAS II fitness centers each time you walk, run, or use the elliptical.

Navy Operational Fitness & Fueling Series February 13th – 16th Improving the operational performance of sailors.

To register contact jill.hathaway@eu.navy.mil

Blood & Guts Club Want to prove to the Sigonella community you are strong? Join the NAS Sigonella Blood and Guts Club. Testing is done the last Monday of every month at NAS I from 11:00am – 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm Pre-sign ups are required. For more information contact the Flight Line Fitness Center x2712.

Base 2 Base Shamrock Series Run #6 Stupid Cupid 5k Run/Walk

Mission Nutrition/Fitness 12-Week Challenge Starts February 27th, Mondays at 5:00pm Midtown classroom Make a change today! Meet each week for a nutrition lecture and fitness session, and commit to attend 3 fitness classes a week.

Maximum 25 participants.

Registration starts February 10th at NAS I Fit District.

Base 2 Base 7.6-Mile Run/Walk Saturday, March 17th Sigonella’s biggest run of the year is coming next month, are you ready?

Registration can be done now or the day of the event.

This walk is stroller friendly, but no dogs or bikes, please. Not TAC certified.

Pick up your packet on these dates: March 5th – 6th NAS I Fit District March 12th – 13th NAS II Flight Line Fitness Any packets not picked up on these dates must be picked up the day of the event.

Saturday, February 11th 7:30am Registration at NAS I pool pavilion Run/Walk 8:00am Start time Not Stroller Friendly (not TAC certified) No dogs, no bikes.

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Take 5 x5602 • Connections x4264 Are you a single service member, E-6 and below? If so, stop by Connections or Take 5 to see what great trips Liberty has for you! We’ll be hitting the slopes, experiencing true Sicilian culture, having paintball wars and much more.

Call Connections or Take 5 for more information!

Mt. Etna Snow Days February 4th, 11th, 12th, 19th and 26th Hit the slopes with Liberty! Rent gear and purchase a discounted lift ticket from ITT. Register today at Connections or Take 5.

Registration ends the Thursday prior to each trip.

Departs: Take 5 7:30am, Connections 8:00am $5 (Includes transportation only.)

Liberty Friday Nights February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th Join Liberty as we experience local cuisine and different venues. Register today at Connections or Take 5 by the Thursday prior to each trip. To find out where we are headed this Friday night call Take 5 or Connections.

Departs: Take 5 7:30pm, Connections 8:00pm

Extended Liberty Trip - Snowbombing April 9th – 14th Snowbombing is a festival filled with fresh air, blue skies, black runs and white-hot parties. It’s an exhilarating week long whirlwind of brilliant bands and world class DJs in the chocolate box alpine setting of Mayrhofen, Austria. $750 E-6 and below, single service members $300 deposit required at registration. Remaining balance is due by Friday, March 2nd.

Includes: round-trip airfare, round-trip airport transfers, 5 nights lodging, full festival access and a Liberty escort.

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Super Bowl Burger Grill Off

Mardi Gras

February 5th at 6:00pm Bring on your Top Chef skills for the Connections Burger Grill Off. The top prize will go to the best of the best. Contest is limited to 10 participants. Register at Connections by February 3rd.

Saturday, February 25th Celebrate Mardi Gras at Connections with a whole line up of festivities!

5:00pm - Create-A-Float Contest 6:00pm – Parade 7:00pm - Shrimp Boil 8:00pm – Masquerade Party Register today at Connections. Registration deadline for the Float Contest is Wednesday, February 22nd.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Social Tuesday, February 14th at 7:00pm Are you a Valentine’s Day hater?

Does Cupid make you cringe? Do hearts and flowers make you want to gag?

Then Connections has you covered!

Presidents Day Cookout Monday, February 20th at 6:00pm This cookout will be a grill your own anything night. You bring the meat to grill and we will provide yummy sides. Call for more info.

Connections is an 18 and over facility. Call for more info.

Poker Tourney Tuesdays at 5:30pm

Acoustic Night Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Bingo Thursdays at 6:00pm Cards go on sale at 5:30pm

Leap Year Drawing February 1st – 29th Are you a February 29th baby? Then sign up at Connections for a chance to win a great prize. The drawing will be held on February 29th at 8:00pm.

Karaoke Saturdays at 8:00pm

Leap Year BBQ February 29th at 6:00pm We get an extra day this month. Woohoo!

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Liberty Knock Down Challenge

Pre-Super Bowl Party

Mario Cart Tournament

February 1st - March 18th Liberty patrons can participate in our bowling challenge at SpareTime Lanes. Every time you bowl a strike or a spare you will earn points.

The most points at the end of the challenge will receive a $350 Angie’s travel voucher. We will have a promotional night for this event on Sat Feb 4th. During this night points awarded will be doubled and food and drinks will be provided. Call Take 5 for more information

Sunday, February 5th Join us for food, drinks, games, and prizes.

We will have door prizes and giveaways throughout the day from Noon until 11:00pm.

Tuesday, February 28th Hit the gas and watch out for turtle shells and banana peels in this month’s video game tournament. This time we’re playing Mario Cart on Wii! The winner will take home a prize! Sign up by February 26th.

Groundhog Day Celebration Thursday, February 2nd Will there be 6 more weeks of winter? Find out with us! We’ll be showing the classic movie, Groundhog Day, at 10:30am and 7:00pm.

Popcorn will be provided.

Liberty Knock Down Challenge Party Saturday, February 4th at 6:00pm Join us at SpareTime Bowling Lanes for our Knock Down Bowling Challenge. Points are doubled and food and drinks will be provided.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Action Movie Marathon Tuesday, February 14th

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Super Bowl

Town Hall Meeting Thursday, February 16th Come tell us what kind of activities you would like to do with Liberty. Sign up by February 14th.

Sunday, February 5th Watch the Super Bowl on our big screens.

Live Band – “REV-ENGE” Friday, February 17th @ 10:00pm

New Orleans Style Mardi Gras Celebration

Texas Hold ‘Em

Tuesday, February 21st We’ll have some great New Orleans style food starting at 11:00am. While supplies last.

Wednesdays at 6:00pm

Karaoke with DJ Salvo Thursdays 8:00pm – Midnight

Weekend Dance Party Friday & Saturday at 10:00pm This dance party has a mix of dance, hip-hop, rock and country.

We offer free soft drinks all night for designated drivers!

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