Feb. 21 PAO Notes

February 21, 2013 Community Readers Needed for Seuss Literacy Celebration Naples Elementary School is seeking community member volunteers who are willing to read to their students March 1, in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Community volunteers will be requested to bring a Seuss book or any favorite children's book and read to students at a time convenient to their day. Volunteers must sign up to read by contacting Pamela Eisele at pamela.eisele@eu.dodea.edu.

Dance & Karaoke Party for Teens at Strikers Community teens are invited to hang out, dance and sing in the Strikers bowling center party room on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to the party area is free.

For more information, call DSN: 629-6976 or 081-811-6976.

NSA Naples CNIC Website in Transition, Visit Facebook for Updates Due to a system upgrade of CNIC websites, information routinely updated and available on NSA Naples pages may not be current. For the latest updates, continue following PAO Notes and visiting these Facebook pages:  NSA Naples (www.facebook.com/NSANaples)  Morale, Welfare and Recreation (www.facebook.com/mwrnaples)  Human Resources Office (http://goo.gl/A6UMf) Now: Patient Survey Open in Advance of Hospital Inspection The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples patient survey is now open online at https://www.research.net/s/USNAVHOSP-NAPLES-MEDIG-BENEFICIARY-SURVEY. Hospital staff and all community members who regularly receive naval medical care in Naples are encouraged to complete the survey. Results will be used in conjunction with a hospital inspection in March to assess the quality of care provided at USNH Naples facilities. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Kathryn Garner at DSN: 629-6352 or 081-811-6352.

Feb. 23: Volunteer Firefighter Information Meeting U.S. military members interested in serving in the NSA Naples Auxiliary Fire Fighting Force (AFFF) are invited to attend an informational meeting. The meeting will be held Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Support Site fire station and will include a discussion of precertification requirements as well as a tutorial of fire station missions. AFFF consists of U.S. service members who volunteer to augment and support NSA Naples fire and emergency services during real-world events. Formal training for AFFF volunteers is scheduled to begin in March. For more information, contact Asst. Chief of Training Rich Rivers at DSN: 626-5925 or 081-568-5925.

Feb. 23: Asian Antiques and Furniture Auction The 16th Asian Antiques and Furniture Auction is scheduled to be held in the Naples High School gym Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The auction is open to all community members and will include more than 300 items such as decorated porcelain, lamps, mirrors, crystal and paintings. The entry fee is $5. Proceeds will support high school programs through the Parent-Teacher-Student Association and Athletic Booster Club. For more information, contact Lt. j.g. David Coon at DSN: 626-6715 or 081-568-6715.

Feb. 26: Peyton Manning, Other Stars Visiting Capo for USO Spring Tour NFL stars Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson, and Austin Collie as well as baseball great Curt Schilling are scheduled to visit Capo, Feb. 26, as part of a USO spring tour. The players, two Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and a pair of American Idol stars are scheduled to address and perform for community members in Capo’s theater at 4:30 p.m.

All community members are invited but are also advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early for the limited seating available. For more information, contact MWR’s Staci Dietrich at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.

Feb. 26: Fire Alarm Tests Scheduled at Capo’s Admin Buildings Fire alarm tests are scheduled at all three of Capo’s administrative buildings Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Personnel are not required to evacuate workspaces during tests. Contact the Public Works service desk at DSN: 626-4981 or 081-568-4981 with any questions and concerns.

Feb. 26/27: Bone Marrow Registration Drive A bone marrow registration drive will be held in the Naples High School atrium Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive will again be held Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Navy Exchange food court at Support Site. All U.S. service members, civilian personnel and immediate family members (ages 18-60 and in good general health) are eligible to participate. After completing a registration form, four oral swabs will be collected from a participant’s cheek. Swab samples will be tested to obtain human leukocyte antigen (HLA) tissue type information for inclusion in the National Marrow Donor registry. For more information, contact Cristina Hall, the school nurse, at DSN: 629-4010 or 081-8114010.

Feb. 28: Continuous School Improvement Parent Forum A parent forum will be held in the Naples High School cafeteria Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. All parents are invited to attend. Middle and high school staff will provide an update on continuous school improvement plans and review information from local assessments in math and writing. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet new Asst.

Superintendent Dr. Joan Islas. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the middle/high school assistant principal at DSN: 629-4061 or 081-811-4061.

Feb. 28: Navy College Office to Administer ACT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the ACT on Feb. 28. The test will also be administered April 18 and May 23. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. The SAT will be administered March 21 and June 20. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. For more information, call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681.

Community members can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

March 1: The 71st Seabee Ball The 71st Seabee Ball is scheduled to be held March 1 in Roccarainola. All U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders are welcome to attend. Tickets are available from the Naples Area Seabee Association. For more information, contact HT1 Justin Beckett at justin.beckett@eu.navy.mil or Lt. James Shambley at james.shambley@eu.navy.mil.

March 1: Naples Elementary Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash The annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Naples Elementary School, March 1. Faculty, students and community organizations will join together for a festive celebration that will include Seuss-themed activities and crafts to promote literacy. Attendees are encouraged to wear crazy hats, fun hairdos and "Seussical" costumes.

March 1: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey Opens The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy will be conducted during the month of March. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey starting March 1 when the Web page (https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm) is scheduled to go live. Survey participants will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.

March 6: Americans Working Around the Globe Conference A professional conference for Americans Working Around the Globe (AWAG) is scheduled to be held in the Support Site community center March 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference, hosted by the Naples Overseas Spouses’ Club (NOSC), is open to all and costs $25 for non-NOSC members and $20 for members. AWAG is a non-profit, private organization dedicated to leadership development training, promoting volunteerism and fostering relationships between Americans and host nation communities. For more information and to register, go to www.noscitaly.com.

March 7: One-Day CREDO Marriage Workshop A one-day marriage workshop is scheduled for March 7 in the Support Site chapel conference room. Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) offers this workshop to help couples understand how communication and behavioral styles affect spousal interaction. For more information, contact the CREDO office at DSN: 626-5255 or 081-568-5255 or fct.na.cnre_credo@eu.navy.mil.

March 9: Shamrock Shuffle Run at Support Site MWR has organized a series of fun runs at Support Site for March 9. A free 1-mile fun run will begin 8 a.m., and those who pay a $5 registration fee can participate in a 5K or 10K run slated to kickoff at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the series of runs begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Fitness Forum at Support Site. For more information, call MWR at DSN: 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell number 331-197-4126.

March 9: Masquerade Ball 2013 A masquerade ball hosted by the USO is scheduled to be held March 9 in Terzigno. All U.S. and NATO ID card holders are welcome to attend the ball, which will feature musical entertainment, a full-course meal and best-dress contest. Tickets are now available from USO offices at Capo and Support Site. For more details and pricing

information, contact USO’s Support Site office at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-811-4903. The Capo office can be reached at DSN: 626-5713 or 081-568-5713. Contact the event coordinator by email at nicole.price@uso.it.

March 14: Youth Sports Parent Information Meeting at Support Site A mandatory information meeting for parents of children participating in the Youth Sports Spring League is scheduled March 14 in the Fitness Forum at Support Site. The meeting, set to begin at 6 p.m., will address team assignments, coaches, game cancellations, transportation and more. For additional details, call MWR at DSN: 6294749 or 081-811-4749.

March 15-17: March Madness Basketball Tournament MWR is hosting a three-day March Madness Double Elimination Basketball Tournament, March 15-17. The tournament will also feature slam dunk and 3-point shooting contests.

Community members are invited to form and register their team by March 1. The registration fee per team is $250. For more information or to register, visit the Fitness Forum at Support Site or call DSN: 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell number 331-1974126.

March 21: Baby Basics Class A class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held in the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081568-3913.

March 30: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at Carney Park “Easter Eggstravaganza” is slated for March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which includes a series of family-fun activities, will be held at Carney Park for all community members with park access. MWR is looking for volunteers to assist with the event. For more information on how to volunteer, contact the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy  March 8: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  March 22: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, with rush hour exceptions determined locally.  March 25: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  April 8: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for four hours.

Specific times will be determined locally.

Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Early Closure / Limited Service April 4

-Naples Elementary School (early release at 11 a.m.)

-Naples Middle and High School (early release at 11 a.m.)

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule  Feb. 22: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  Feb. 24: Alateen Support Group, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (for ages 12-18), Support Site FFSC.

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Feb. 26: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. Feb. 27: Joys and Challenges of New Parenthood, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC.  Feb. 27: Choices, Managing Your Anger, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.  Feb. 28: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site Community Center.  Feb. 28: Communications Skills, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. *To register for these listings or for more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-8116372.

USO Schedule Daily Tours Feb. 24: A Day at the Spa in Contursi Terme.

March 2: Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping.

March 3: Pompeii and Sorrento.

March 8: All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Night.

March 10: Naples Underground and Pizza Lunch.

Weekend Tours March 2-3: Chianti Wine Trail.

March 15-18: Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

March 30-31: Easter in Florence and Pisa.

April 11-14: Venice and Verona. * For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

MWR Updates  Now-March 31: Carney Park Golf Course is offering a 50 percent discount on PGA golf lessons. The offer is open to NSA Naples U.S. military, DOD civilians, and their dependents ages 16 and older. For additional information, please call Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.  Now-April 26: The Mt. Vesuvius Challenge, a self-paced fitness program with various giveaways during a participant’s climb up different levels, is underway. For details on how to participate, call DSN: 626-4266 or 081-568-4266.  Feb. 22: “Athenry,” a band that plays Celtic music, is scheduled to perform at O’Rhys, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. O’Rhys is open to community members over 18 years of age. For more information, call DSN: 629-6796 or 081-811-6796.  Feb. 23/March 2: Discounts for Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) Roccaraso ski and snowboard trips are available to youth ages 14 and under. Kids can choose from a free ski or snowboard rental, or a 50 percent discount on bus transportation. Bus spaces and rental equipment are limited and all youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Support Site NOR center at 331-197-4108 or Carney Park’s center at 081-526-1579.

ITT Day Trips Feb. 22: Best-of-Naples Walking Food Tour.

Feb. 23: Cooking Class with Aldo.

Feb. 24: Wine Tasting in Avellino.

Feb. 25: Market Day-Shoe Alley. *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906.