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Rock the Base 2 Base Finale Sicilian Cooking Class Condorelli Chocolate Rugby Season Tandem Sky Diving Eggstravaganza

March 2013

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March 2013

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Italian Basics Class - Part 2 Thursdays, March 7th-28th 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm NAS I Midtown MWR Classroom (Evening Class)

This course will be a continuation of the basics of the Italian language. Please come prepared with a Notebook; an Italian/English dictionary is also recommended.

Cost: $120 (includes four 2-hour classes)

Italian Easter Cooking 12 Class

Youth Complex

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Condorelli Chocolate Factory Saturday

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21 Youth Paintball

Sign up by: March 16th CDC Thursday Depart: Marinai 12:00 pm, NAS I 12:30 pm Return: NAS I at 4:00 pm, Marinai 4:30 pm Cost: $25

Sign up by: Feb 28th Youth Complex or CDC Depart: Marinai 8:15 am Return: Marinai at 4:00 pm Wear camo gear, shoes with tread. Bring euro for Cost: FREE (Bring euro or a sack lunch) McDonalds lunch, or a sack lunch. Fee covers gun, gear,

This is a once a year opportunity!

Come see how amazing chocolate is made with your own eyes. Afterwards we will grab some lunch! * Youth are required to bring a hat.

and first 100 paint balls. Bring euro for additional paint balls.

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8:30 am-12:30 pm Midtown Classroom - ages 12 & Up Cost: $35 Register at ITT by March 8th

Learn how to make Uova ripiene (filled eggs), scaloppini with lemon, duchesse potatoes, ricotta and spinach mini pies and a pear and cream dessert. Of course at the end of class we will enjoy our cooking.

20 Sushi Basics

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Midtown wednesday Classroom - ages 10 & Up Cost: $15 Register at the ITT by March 15th.

Learn how to make sushi. We will learn the basics of making sushi and eat our creations too!

Bingo

Wednesdays in the Compass Room

Condorelli’s Chocolate eggs

Midtown 2 Theater

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Midtown 2 Theaters will be offering a 2 pm matinee on March 7th, 21st, and 29th.

See the movie schedule for more information.

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Books 2 Movies

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St. Patty's spirit

from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Midtown Classroom.

Monday Join the Books 2 Movies club in the Midtown Classroom as we answer the ultimate question: Books or

Cards go on sale at 5:30 pm, game time 6 pm. $20 buys 10 games including the jackpot.

Every game is worth cash! 18 and up only. For more info call x0506

Movies? Last month we read The Host by Stephanie Meyers and this month we will introduce a scary classic Carrie written by Stephen King. Please bring a dish for the group to share. Participants will be provided with free tickets to the premiere of the movie that we read about.

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Get into the St. Patty's spirit by enjoying a movie Sunday while munching on delicious green popcorn.

Cake Decorating Course – Easter Theme

Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Midtown Classroom - ages 12 & up Cost: $40 Register at ITT by March 22nd.

Learn how to bake a cake and decorate it too!

We will learn how to make a cake from scratch and then learn decorative techniques with an Easter theme. Create you cake and take it home for your Easter Dinner with family and friends.

MWR Eggstravaganza 30 event

Saturday Time: 1:00 pm

Following the MWR Eggstravaganza event enjoy a FREE showing of Hop with the whole family.

Library

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Inspiring women through out history

Women inspiring innovation through imagination! Book displays of the many contributions made by women throughout history.

Story Time

Every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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How to enter?

Submit each entry to sigonellamwr@gmail.com with “April Preview Photo Contest” as the subject. One photo per email with pertinent information such as date, place & content with highest resolution possible, minimum of 10 megapixels.

Subject matter suggestions: Upcoming MWR events & trips listed in the current Preview, ITT & Outdoor Recreation trip photos, MWR sports photos, Liberty/Take 5 events, Sigonella Community Events (festivals, etc.) & Sicilian cultural events.

We want to see photos of Sicilian experiences. Chosen photos will need to have a photo release form prior to publication, this form will be provided by MWR.

DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES, MONDAY MARCH 11th at 10:00 a.m.

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Fitness Center

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Base 2 Base 15 Spaghetti Dinner Friday

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chart Room NAS I Cost: $5 - FREE for 5 years & under.

Race packet pick up opportunity also. Open to all base community. Please RSVP by stopping by NAS 1 Fit District or NAS 2 Flight Line Gym.

Rock the Base 2 Base 7.6 16 mile run/Walk and ½

Saturday

Marathon Run

Start: NAS 2 at the MWR Flight Line Gym - 9:30 am 1/2 Marathon - 9:30 am 7.6 Mile Walk - 10:00 am 7.6 Mile Run - Sign up: February 20-March 12 until 5:00 pm Cost: $20 - Participants must be registered by March 12th at 5:00 pm. There is NO day of race registration.

Lunch will be available for purchase following the race. The Rogues will be performing at the post race festivities.

Open to all!

Adult Sports

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Racquetball Tournament

Rugby Boot Camp

Want to learn how to play Rugby? Already know Friday how? Join us to learn the game, sharpen your skills, and try something new! Sign up at NAS I or NAS II Fitness Centers by March 1st. Must be 18 or older.

Tournament dates March 9th - 23rd

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Sign up your command for MWR Adult

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Season March 19th through May 30th

Thursday Want to play rugby? Sign up your command to play Rugby 7 on 7. You can sign up as individual or as a

team. Roster size of 7 or more. Sign up at NAS I or NAS II Fitness Centers. Must be 18 or older. Mandatory meeting on March 14th NAS I Annex Field at 5:30 pm

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Baseball Registration

Stop by NAS 1 gym to register for Start Smart (ages 3-4 max of 20 participants) and Youth Baseball (age 5 years old through the 8th grade) from March 4th– April 1st. Registration fee is $30 per child.

March 2013

OngoingPrograms >> Fitness Center

Fitness Class Bingo

Pick up your free bingo card at the NAS 1 or NAS 2 Fitness facilities and start knocking out your competition.

Details are on our MWRSIGFITNESS Facebook page or stop by the gym.

Weigh in Fridays

Keep track of your progress with a weekly weigh in. Stop by the NAS I or NAS II Fitness Center anytime on Friday.

Command PT classes

Spin, Circuit, TRX, NOFFS, Running & Breathing Techniques, Conditioning, and anything else that will make your Command Stronger, Better, Faster!! By appointment only: NAS 1 call 624-4951, for NAS 2 call 624-2712.

What’s for dinner?

Stop by the Family Fitness Center for weekly recipe ideas. Each week find a new healthy dinner and dessert recipe.

Monday Soccer Season 7 on 7. Roster size 7 or

more. Sign up at NAS I or NAS II Fitness Centers.

Must be 18 or older.

Mandatory team captain meeting on March 25th at NAS I Midtown Class room at 5:30 pm

Youth Sports

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IN APRIL - Baseball Assessments

Will be held at Marinai fields on April 2nd at 5:00 pm for ages 7/8 and 6:00 pm for ages 9/10. For ages 11/14, assessments will be at 5:00 pm on April 3rd. Check-in for the assessments will begin 20 minutes prior to the session.

We are also accepting applications for volunteer baseball coaches. Become a coach and your children’s registration fee is waived! Contact Youth Sports for more information.

COMING soon Adult Sports Street Hockey

Sign up your command for street hockey. We provide the equipment! Tournament starts on April 22nd through April 26th. Must be 18 years or older. Sign up at NAS I or NAS II Fitness Centers. Sign up deadline is April 17th.

Team captain mandatory meeting on April 17th at 5:30 pm NAS I Midtown classroom.

Roster size of 10 or more.

Golf Series

Sign up for the MWR Golf Series Tournament at ITT or Take 5. Sign up as an individual or as a team. Must be 18 or older. Sign up deadline is two days prior to each tournament.

Matches: Match 1 April 12th, Match 2 May 10th, Match 3 June 7th. Maximun 4 people per team

Grappling

Show your ground game and make ‘em tap out! Sign up now for the Sigonella Adult Grappling Tournament. Must be 18 or older. x4302 Tournment starts May 20th through May 24th.

Sign up deadline May 17th. MWR is conducting a grappling contest in 6 different 8:00 pm - Midnight Time: 8:00 pm - Midnight weight classes: 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd Saturday The Teams Consist of 1 male and 1 female. Partner #1 throws Friday DUDE, snacks and themed drink specials. Come dressed in your bathrobe, socks place awards. the first ball, partner #2 throws the second ball Shoes, awards and Divisions: "Female Division"; 149 pounds and and slippers and receive half price bowling snacks included. $30 entry fee, 8 - 20 teams max, 5 games total. below “Light Weight Division”; 150 pounds to 174 pounds “Middle Weight Division”; 175 Saturdays from 8:00 pm - Midnight. Extreme lighting and music from YOUR pounds to 199 pounds “Light Heavy Weight $1 bowling and $1 shoe rental. iPod! $10 per person includes shoes.

Division”; 200 pounds to 224 pounds “Heavy Includes shoe rental.

Weight Division”; 225 pounds and up “Super Heavy Weight Division”; and Absolute Round Fridays from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Every Tuesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm “no weight class, one for all”.

Music, lights and fun with the whole family! $15 per lane (up to 5 people)

Sparetime Bowling

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Scotch Doubles Tournament

$1 Bowling Mondays

Extreme Bowling

Average Joe's League

Family Night Out

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Condorelli Chocolate Factory in Belpasso and lunch on Mt. Etna South

Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 9th

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

Return: 4:00 pm Cost: $35 Lunch included (one trip)

Visit the Condorelli Chocolate Factory in Belpasso and experience their chocolate egg-making demonstration. This tour is offered only once a year when the factory opens its doors to demonstrate how they make chocolate eggs and other sweet treats for Easter! We will stop on the return trip at Villa Angelo Musco for lunch.

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Scilla & Reggio Calabria

Depart: NAS II 6:30 am, Marinai 6:45 am, Saturday NAS I 7:00 am Return: 8:00 pm Cost: $54 (Bring 10 Euro for Fees and 20 Euro for Food) Head to the mainland for a day in the province of Calabria! After a ferry ride across the strait of Messina, visit the beautiful city of Scilla and its castle. Scilla is the traditional site for the Greek sea monster, Scylla, so watch out! The next stop will be the city Reggio Calabria, where you’ll see two rare and stunning Greek bronze statues, BRONZI DI RIACE, that were discovered in an ancient shipwreck.

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Sunday

Valley of the Temples & Bagliesi Winery Wine 10 Agrigento: Tasting Sunday

Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 6:00 pm Cost: $50 (Includes entrance fees, lunch & wine tasting)

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 a wine tasting and a light meal.

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Depart: NAS II 5:00 pm, Marinai 5:15 pm, NAS I 5:30 pm Monday Return: 9:45 pm Cost: $65 Space is limited to 12 people.

Learn how to bake a Sicilian Chocolate Torta (Cake) from Scratch at the famous C&G or Cioccolato and Gelato.

This Chocolate and Gelato store in Catania makes some of the finest desserts in Sicily. Stepping through their front doors, you are hit full force with the enticing aroma of dolce. This 3-hour class will give you the opportunity to create a cake from scratch and decorate it, then bring it home to impress all of your friends and family. www.cioccolatoegelato.com

14 Caleca Pottery in Patti

Depart: NAS II 7:00 am, Marinai 7:15 am, NAS I 7:30 am Thursday Return: 3:00 pm Cost: $18 or 2 for $30 (Bring Euro for Lunch and Shopping)

Sicily is famous for its beautiful array of pottery and Patti plays host to Caleca, one of the more famous manufacturers. You will have the opportunity to purchase hand-painted pottery at wholesale prices!

15 Cooking Class, Typical Sicilian Easter Menu Depart: NAS II 3:30 pm, Marinai 3:45 pm, NAS I 4:00 pm Friday Return: 10:00 pm Cost: $65 Space is limited to 12 people

Come with ITT to learn the typical Sicilian Easter Pastries! The Cooking Class will be from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The school will furnish you all the necessary tools, even an apron!

Check out the web site at: www.mydaeventi.com. Space is limited- only 12 seats available!

Castiglione di Sicilia, Alcantara Valley & Russo Winery

Depart: NAS II 7:30 am, Marinai 7:45 am, NAS I 8:00 am Return: 7:00 pm Cost: $56 (Wine Tasting and Lunch included)

After driving through the small towns around the base of Mt. Etna, the first stop is Linguaglossa. Lunch will be at the Russo Winery where we will sample some famous Mt. Etna wines. Last stop of the day will be the town of Castiglione, followed by a scenic drive through the Valley of Alcantara as we head back towards Sigonella.

Catania Shopping Days Fridays, March 8th, 15th, 22nd

Depart: NAS II 8:30am, Marinai 8:45 am, NAS I 9:00 am Return: 2:30 pm Cost: $5 (Bring Euros for Lunch and shopping!)

Spend your day shopping at the Catania Market and in the downtown Catania shops. This trip provides transportation ONLY; you must bring Euros for shopping and lunch.

17 Naro II

Depart: NAS II 7:15 am, Marinai 7:30 am, NAS I 7:45 am.

Sunday Return: 6:30 pm Cost: $55 (Includes entrance fees and lunch)

The town of Naro is situated among the hills at 600 meters above sea level. The ruins of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arabic, Norman, and Aragonese can be seen in this area, blending together to create one unique destination. We’ll visit the Castle Chiaramonte, the Sanctuary of San Calogero, the medieval church of Santa Caterina and its catacombs that contain mummies. After our tour, we will relax at an agriturismo, Coscio di Badia”, (check out their website here: www.agriturismocosciodibadia.it) to taste some traditional Sicilian dishes and the local wine.

Castle Chiaramonte Naro

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19 Scicli & Cavalcata di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph Cavalcade)

Depart: NAS II 2:00 pm, Marinai 2:15 am, NAS I 2:30 pm Tuesday Return: 12:30 am Cost: $30 (Bring additional 15 Euros for Entrance Fees and 20 Euros for lunch)

Journey to Scicli and see the parade that honors Saint Joseph, or European Father’s Day. This parade commemorates The Holy Family’s escape from Egypt. The parade will have horses and riders adorned with intricately designed headdresses and blankets made entirely of flowers, which cover the entire horse. It is a sight to behold and a unique Sicilian experience.

Palm Sunday 24 Gangi Procession

28 Caltanissetta on Holy Thursday

Depart: NAS II 4:00 pm, Marinai 4:15 pm, Sunday Thursday NAS I 4:30 pm Depart: NAS II 7:00 am, Marinai 7:15 am, Return: 11:00 pm NAS I 7:30 am Cost: $24 (Bring Euro for Food and Shopping) Return: 7:00 pm Cost: $60 (Includes Lunch)

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Gangi's unique Palm Processional. The lunch will be in a typical Sicilian restaurant, after the parade.

This world-famous procession happens only on Holy Thursday, the week before Easter! Explore this unique city and witness the procession, featuring 12 floats representing the 12 Stations of the Cross.

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BELLINI OPERA “Season 2013”

Tickets on Sale NOW! Madame Butterfly Japanese tragedy in 3 acts by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica from the drama Madame Butterfly di D. Belasco Music by Giacomo Puccini Saturday, March 23rd Floor Seats: $65 per person Gallery Seats: $35 per person Depart: NAS 1 at 4:00 pm Transportation is included.

Extended Trip- Ski the Milky Way in Northern Italy April 8th -12th

Depart: NAS II 2:30 pm, Marinai 2:45 pm, NAS I 3:00 pm Friday Return: 11:00 pm Cost: $24 (Bring Euro fees and Food)

See Sicily's most famous and unforgettable Good Friday procession. Enna is also known for its spectacular panoramic views of the island interior.

Saturday” to Ferla for the “Sciaccariata” (torches by fire) 30 “Holy The Holy Night

Saturday

Depart: NAS II 7:00 pm, Marinai 7:15 pm, NAS I 7:30 pm Return: 1:00 am Cost: $25 (Bring 20 Euros for Food)

Come with ITT to see something really unique, from the past, after many generations. Ferla is a small town located in the Siracusa province and has, on the night of Holy Saturday, the tradition of “Sciaccariata” that means: illumination by fire begotten with torches. This is the night that Madonna is looking for Jesus. After the Easter Mass, a procession of Madonna and the Resurrected Jesus followed by hundreds of torches light the street.

Join ITT and Outdoor Recreation as we head north to hit the slopes at one of the best ski areas in Europe. The “Milky Way” is known for its fabulous range of skiing that straddles the Italian and French borders. It offers great skiing and snowboarding for everyone; beginner to advanced. We’ll stay at a hotel that offers transportation to and from the slopes and you’ll have plenty of options for restaurant choices. Don’t miss out on your last chance to ski or snowboard this season!

Please see ITT for information on pricing.

COMING in April Typical Sicilian Easter Pastries

Catania Soccer Games - Prices are variable depending on the opponent. Please check with ITT for prices. ITT offers transportation for and additional $5.00 per ticket. Seats are limited and tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.

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Calcio Catania DISCOUNT SOCCER TICKETS

Circumetnea Antique Train Adventure

Saturday, April 6th Get ready for some fabulous views of Mt. Etna when you board the Circumetnea Antique Train Adventure! You’ll ride the train ride all around Mt. Etna with a stop in the historic town of Randazzo for lunch.

This medieval walled city was devastated in WWII when more than 80% of its houses were destroyed by Allied Forces Depart: NAS I 6:45 am Return: 4:30 pm Cost: $30 includes fees (Bring 15 Euros for Food)

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Snowboarding on Mt. Etna (Snow and Weather Permitting) Depart: 7:00 am Return: 6:00 pm Cost: $25 Transportation ONLY- (without rental package) $35 Transportation & rental package

March 5th, 13th, 20th

Experience the ride of a lifetime and shred the slopes on Mt. Etna! Bring gear or rent from us! Rental package includes: snowboard, boots, and helmet.

Note: All reservations for rental gear must be made the day before the trip on a first come first serve basis. Not a snow person? Ride up for a day of shopping and lunch.

Minimum age is 12 years old. 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

LIFT TICKETS are NOT included! You may purchase these from ITT for a discounted price, or you may purchase them on the mountain.

Lift ticket 28 euro Liberty Prices $15 without rental package or $25 with rental package.

Bring 20 euro for food

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Snowshoe around Mt. Sartorius

Depart: I7:30 am Saturday Return: 4:30 pm Cost: $35 (Bring Euro for Lunch and snacks)

Snowshoes will be provided by Outdoor Recreation. Please inquire if you need waterproof pants or jackets.

Enjoy snowshoeing in the forest of Mt. Sartorius on this approx. 3-hour snowshoe of medium intensity. This is one of oldest conifer forests of Mt. Etna, with trees between 200-300 years old. This is a family friendly trip; however, children must be able to snowshoe for approximately two hours at a time. Bring plenty of water and snacks along with you on this trip. Make sure to dress in layers; you’ll warm up while you’re snowshoeing but cool down once we stop for breaks, and wear at least one waterproof layer on the outside. Waterproof boots are recommended for this trip.

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Mt Bike Ride in Floristella Park & Agriturismo Lunch

Depart: 7:30 am Saturday Return: 5:00 pm Cost: $60 (includes gear, guides, transportation and lunch)

This is about a 10-mile ride through the Floristella Park in the Enna province of Sicily. We will provide the bike, guides, transportation and the Agriturismo lunch to follow the ride. A packing list will be provided at the time of registration.

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Outdoor Recreation and Fitness present a Trail Run in Saturday Nicolosi

Depart: 8:00 am Return: 11:30 am Cost: $5 for transportation and guides.

Join us for a fun, invigorating run through the rolling hills and trails of Nicolosi. This course is not for beginners, is NOT stroller friendly, and is NOT TAC certified.

Rock Wall Certification Course Wednesday Start: 4:00 pm Rock Wall Cave NAS I Gym Cost: $5 per person

Interested in learning to belay so that you can climb on the indoor climbing wall at Midtown?

Sign up for our one-hour rock wall certification course. We’ll teach you everything you need to know so that you can climb and belay safely.

Outdoor Recreation will provide all equipment.

GENERAL info All Outdoor Recreation Trips meet at the ITT office/parking lot next to the ITT office.

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Tandem Sky Diving

Depart: 7:00 am Saturday Return: 7:00 pm Cost: $20 Includes transportation only. The tandem jump with video and photo is €250 paid on site.

Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to sky dive in Sicily! We will take you to Ragusa Province (Modica), where you can tandem jump with “Skydive Sicilia”. You will see spectacular views during your jump! We’ll provide the transportation and reservations for your dive, and you bring the courage! We take off from the Modica area Airport, (airport subject to change)

30 Mountain Bike along the Simeto River

Depart: 8:00 am Saturday Return: 2:30 pm Cost: $30 with Gear (bike and helmet) - $10 with your own gear

Join us for a mountain bike ride along the Simeto River, which is the main river of Sicily. We will bike for approx. 5 hrs, or for about 20 miles, to finish at the Simeto River Natural Reserve along the Sea. We provide the gear, transportation, and instruction; however, this trip is not for beginners due to the duration and intensity of the trip. If you wish to bring your own bike, we will transport it for you on our bike trailer. Bring plenty of water, lunch, and snacks along with you on this trip.

= Difficulty levels from 1-5.

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Liberty

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Free Night out at the Movies

Sunday Liberty is hosting a free movie night just for

you. Grab your friends and come enjoy the show!

7:30 pm at the Midtown 2 Movie Theatre. You must show your Military ID Card for admission.

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Relaxing evening out

Enjoy a relaxing evening out on the town. This Friday month Liberty is heading out for Japanese cuisine at Oxidiana in Catania. Sign up by March 6th. Cost is $5 per person for transportation, bring Euros for dinner.

Departs NAS II @ 6:30 pm NAS I 7:00 pm.

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Liberty Wallyball Tournament!

Wednesday

Our program is for Single Service Members E6 and

Thursday below and we need your input into what you want

Sign-up by: March 12th

to do!! Join us for a fun meet and greet at the barracks on NAS II Make your own four man teams and represent! Tournament will be at the NAS I Fit 5:30 pm District and start at 4:30 pm

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Liberty Photography Competition March 1st - March 31st

Calling all aspiring photographers. We are hosting a photography competition just for Single Sailors E6- and below or Geo -Bachelors!

Submit your 8” x 10” photograph of your adventures through Europe. Photos will be on display and voted on by your peers at Take 5 from April 1st -10th. We must have a minimum of six participants. Prizes will be awarded to top three photos with a limit of one prize per person.

Join us for an over night visit to the beautiful costal city of Cefalu. This is a must see location

Saturday & Sunday on the island, here is your chance to get out and about and soak up some of the local Sicilian

culture. For more details email Christy.Eschenbacher@eu.navy.mil or call x 5602.

Cefalù by night

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30 Minute Meals on a Budget Wednesday

Time: 6:00 pm Come learn how to make a meal in 30 minutes or less. These meals are designed to be frugal and easy to make.

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Volunteer Opportunity

do you want to get involved in the local Community?

Saturday Liberty is heading out to a local food kitchen in Acireale.

Transportation to and from the site will be provided and volunteers will receive a letter of recognition from MWR for their efforts.

Interested participants can call 624-5602 or contact Christy.Eschenbacher@eu.navy.mil by March 15th.

Burn Your Own Steak and Eggs Brunch!

Cost is $5 dollars per person. Steak and additional brunch items will be provided. Must register by Sunday March 28th so we know how many steaks to purchase!! Event will be in the pavilion across from Take 5 on NAS II. Starts at 11:00 am.

Take 5

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Happy Birthday Cookies

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Seabee Birthday Appreciation Breakfast

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Women’s Appreciation Month Movie Marathon

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Have a Birthday this month? Come and Friday celebrate with us! We will be serving up treats, while supplies last.

Monday

Sunday

Join us at Take 5 for a healthy start breakfast on us! Starts @ 8:00 am, while supplies last.

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Hershey’s Hugs for Hug GI Day!

Come Get a Free Hershey’s Hug!

Speedy Italian Lesson

Looking to increase your Italian Thursday vocabulary joins us for a quick lesson!

11:30 am -12:00 pm at Take 5

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Challenge

Sunday We will be showing movies that feature Stop by Take 5 and see if you can win our strong female leads and role models. Free Popcorn. trivia challenge. Prize will be awarded

Jox Pub

Texas Hold ‘Em

Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Have your private party at Jox. There’s no rental charge. Call for more info.

Weekend Dance Party

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Fridays & Saturdays at 10:00 pm This dance party has a mix of dance, hip-hop, rock and country.

We offer free soft drinks all night for designated drivers!

Snowboarding Discount

February Special-Outdoor Recreation is offering Snowboarding Trips for $15 without the rental package or $25 with equipment rental package. Call ITT at x 4777 for more details

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Empty Wallet Lunch

Join us for our monthly free Friday lunch, this month we will be serving up meatball subs, chips, drinks and cookies. Join us at Take 5 starts at 11:00 am

Jox Pub

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St. Patrick's Party

Time: 9:00 pm

"Everybody's Irish" St. Patty's Party at Jox Irish Pub. Wear Green and you’ll be entered into a drawing with lots of prizes, to include authentic Mens and Ladies Guinness Rugby Shirts.

GENERAL info Looking to purchase ITT tickets without hiking to NAS 1, look no further. Purchase your ITT tickets directly at Take 5 (exceptions include Bellini Opera Tickets, Catania Soccer games and extended trips).

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Sunday

Castiglione & Winery Catania - Inter (Soccer) Free Night out Movies Hershey’s hugs

Monday

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Seabee Birthday Books 2 Movies $1 bowling

Agrigento Valley of 10 Temples & Bagliesi Winery

$1 bowling Cioccolato & Gelato

St. Patty’s spirit 17 Naro II Catania - Udiense (Tickets) Happy St. Patrick’s day

$1 bowling

Gangi Palm

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Steak & Eggs Brunch Extreme Bowling Dance Party

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Soccer Season $1 bowling

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Tuesday

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Snowboarding Average Joe’s League

Wednesday

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Story Time Bingo Rock Wall Certif. Course Texas Hold’Em

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Italian Easter cooking 12 Average Joe’s League

Snowboarding 13 Story Time Liberty Wallyball Tourn.

Bingo Texas Hold’Em

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Scicli & Cavalcata 19 di San Giuseppe Average Joe’s League

Snowboarding Story Time Sushi Basics Bingo Texas Hold’Em

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Average Joe’s League 26

Story Time 27 30 min. Meals on a Budget Bingo Texas Hold’Em

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March 2013

Thursday

Italian Basic Class 2 Speedy Italia Lesson

Friday

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Caleca Pottery 14 Italian Basic Class 2 Rugby Season Meeting

Youth Paintball Italian Basic Class 2 Liberty wants you!!

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Italian Basic Class 2 28 Caltanisetta on Holy Thu.

Saturday

Photo Competition 1 Weigh in Fridays Condorelli Chocolate Rugby Boot Camp Family Night Out Happy birthday Cookies Dance Party

Scilla & Reggio Calabria 2 Snowshoe on Mt. Satorius Extreme Bowling Dance Party

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Mt Bike in Floristella 9 Condorelli Factory Condorelli Chocolate Racquetball Tournament Scotch Doubles Tournam.

Extreme Bowling Dance Party

Weigh in Fridays 15 Catania shopping Cooking Class, Sicilian Easter Menu (Pastries) Family Night Out B2B Spaghetti Dinner Women’s appreciation month movie marathon Dance Party

Rock the Base 2 Base 16 Extreme Bowling Dance Party

Weigh in Fridays Catania shopping Big Lebowski party Family Night Out Dance Party

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Trail Run in Nicolosi 23 Tandem Sky Diving Racquetball Tourn.

Extreme Bowling Bellini Opera Over Night visit to Cefalù Dance Party

Weigh in Fridays Cake decorating Enna on Good Friday Family Night Out Empty Wallet Lunch Dance Party

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Mt Bike in Simeto 30 MWR eggstravaganza Extreme Bowling Holy Saturday to Ferla Volunteer Opportunity Dance Party

Weigh in Fridays Catania shopping Family Night Out Relaxing Evening Out Dance Party