PAO Notes March 20, 2014

March 20, 2014 Festa Americana Lodging Reservations for Fourth of July Weekend at Carney Park Reserve now for the holiday weekend in MWR’s, yurts, loft and tent sites. Two-night minimum is required. Festa Americana will be held on July 5 and features live entertainment, fireworks, and much more. Look for upcoming event details. To make lodging reservations, contact the NOR Center at 081-526-1579.

Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR) Implementation The Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR) system is being implemented in Veterinary Treatment Facilities at all military installations, to allow veterinary patient records to be electronically transferred to all military locations eliminating the need for paper medical records. ROVR training and implementation is scheduled between March 10 and June 19 at the NSA Naples VTF. Please be aware of the reduction in services during this time and immediately locate a local national veterinary facility for animal care. Please contact the Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility with any questions at: DSN 629-7913 or COMM: 081-811-7913.

New Zip+4 Bank Database Updates If a company or bank will not let you update to your new ZIP + 4, please provide the name to any post office. DOD is working in conjunction with the USPS to reach out to these companies to have them update their databases. Please contact the post office with any questions.

Eggstravaganza Volunteers Needed This annual Carney Park event is the highlight of MWR’s spring calendar. Volunteers are needed for the kiddie rides and activities, candy distribution, crowd control, crafts, and a Bunny Assistant. Transportation will be available from Support Site to Carney Park for all volunteers. The event will be April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Sure Start Parent Informational Meetings for Enlisted Personnel There will be informational meetings for enlisted personnel (E-1 thru E-8) interested in applying to the Sure Start program for the 2014/2015 school year. The meetings will be held in the Sure Start room at the Naples Elementary School. The meetings will cover eligibility requirements and information about the Sure Start program and are for adults only. Sure Start is for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel who are 4 years old by Sept. 1, with priority given to E-1 to E-4 families. Meetings are scheduled for March 25 at 5 p.m., April 3 at 3 p.m., April 15 at 5 p.m., and April 24 at 3 p.m. For more information, please call Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4682 or the Naples Elementary School at DSN 629-4037.

Navy College Office Testing Schedule The Navy College Office is offering the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) every Tuesday and Thursday through April 10. After April 10, a new schedule will be determined and announced. Interested persons must possess a One Net Account to test. Please contact CDR Marc Scotchlas at DSN: 314-626-2518 or Dr. Harris-Sims in the Navy College Office at nco.naples@eu.navy.mil to sign up.

March 25: Women's History Month Celebration The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment for Women's History Month on Tuesday, March 25 in the Capodichino Reel Time Theater. The event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a cakecutting ceremony in the lobby. The celebration is open to everyone. For more information or to participate in future committee events, please contact PSC Awere at DSN 626-4618 or YN1 Brown at DSN 626-1791.

March 27: Capo Base Spring Cleanup and BBQ The Capo Base Spring Cleanup and BBQ will occur March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All participants please meet at the Capo Flagpole for the Event Kickoff and Cleanup instructions at 10 a.m. Authorized wear for the cleanup will be PTU, Uniform of the Day, or NWU trousers with Association Pride T-shirts. This event has been sponsored by the Naples Area FCPOPA, Naples Area SCOPOA, NSA CPOA, C41 FCPOA and the USNH FCPOA. For additional information, please contact AC1 Bradley, Chanieta at 626-5480.

March 30: USO Free Bingo USO Naples invites military families to a free Bingo event, March 30 at the Naples HS Cafeteria from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Event will feature bingo games, giveaways and food vendors. Bingo prizes include gift baskets, electronics, home appliances and more. Doors open at 3 p.m. First come, first serve. For more info, contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

April 3: Naples Area Women’s Symposium All hands are invited to a daylong active-duty Women’s Symposium April 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Capo Theater. Distinguished guest speakers, interactive panels, breakout sessions, and enlisted/officer specific forums will be featured. Lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Lt. Liza Dougherty, DSN 626-5907.

Scheduled Strikes in Italy March 23 - ENAV personnel are scheduled to strike from 1 to 5 p.m.

March 30 - ENAV (Air Traffic Control Agency) personnel are scheduled to strike for 4 hours from 12:30 to 16:30.

April 11 - MERIDIANA personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.

April 12 - Trenitalia railway personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting at 9 p.m. on April 12 until 9 p.m. on April 13.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register.

March 21, Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC March 24, Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall, (4 of 4 Sessions)

March 24, 25, Transition GPS Career Tracks: Higher Education, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 26, T.A.P. Capstone, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 26, Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) March 26, Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (4 of 4 Sessions) March 27, Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 27, Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 7 Sessions) March 27, Federal Employment Process, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 28, Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 31 – April 04, Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC

Liberty Center Schedule *The Liberty Center, located at Capo, is available to all service members E-6 and below as well as single and unaccompanied service members. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, Sundays from 1 to 9 p.m., and noon to 6 p.m. on Holidays.

Liberty Center Events (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.)

March 22: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m.

March 25: Casino Night, 6-8 p.m.

March 27: Staff Challenge, 6-8 p.m.

March 29: Movie Night, 5-9 p.m.

Day/Evening Trips with SINGLES (Sailors in Naples; Gathering, Living, Entertaining and Serving) March 29: A Day in Rome USO Schedule Daily Tours March 23- Grand tour of Mt. Vesuvius March 26- Papal Audience in Rome March 27-Buffalo Farm and Mozzarella Factory March 29- The Island of Capri March 30- Hiking the Path of Gods Extended Tours April 6-12 Spring Break in Greece April 12-13 Spring Weekend in Perugia and Assisi April 19-20 Easter in Florence and Pisa May 10-11 Mother's day Weekend in Ischia May 23-26 Memorial Day in Venice and Verona *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it.

ITT Schedule Day Trips March 21: Vatican City March 22: Vietri and Salerno March 23: Wine Tasting in Taurasi (Adults Only)

March 24: Pompei 2 Villa dei Misteri March 26: Pasta Factory and Roman Villas March 27: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri March 28: Naples in the Evening March 29: Tarantella in Sorrento March 30: Catacombs of Naples Extended Trips April 6-13: Med Cruise 2014 April 11-April 13: “Special Family Spring Break” trip to Alberobello *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN 626-4471 or 629-7906.

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Story Time at Support Site Library at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays: March 20 & 27. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 or 081-811-4361.

March 22: Ski Day with NOR Center. This day trip to Roccaraso ski resort is the perfect finish to a fun season of snow sports. Transportation rate is $15/adults and $10/child 12 & under. Equipment rental charges are extra. NOR Center Ski Shop hours are extended through March 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.

March 22: Spring Smash Tennis Tournament. 8 a.m. at Carney Park.

Tournament is open to players of all skill levels. Trophies awarded to winner of Male and Female Divisions. For more information, call Carney Park 081-5261579 or the Tennis Instructor’s cell 339-497-4115.

March 22 &23: MWR 1st Open Racquetball Tournament. Support Site Fitness Forum hosts a weekend of fast-paced competition for men and women age18+ from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Categories are Open/A, B, C/D/Wmn 18-34, 35+.

Cost is $10 per person with T-shirts available for $5. Sign up at the Front Desk of either Capo Fit Zone or Support Site Fitness Forum. For more information, call DSN 629-5428/29 or 081-811-6528/29, or cell 331-197-4132.

March 22 & 29: Youth Basketball Clinics for ages 5 to 8. Coach David Lee and the Naples High School Wildcats basketball players will teach fundamentals of footwork, ball handling, sportsmanship, teamwork and more. Participants may register for both sessions: March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon and March 29 from 3-6 p.m. Deadline to register is the Friday prior. Cost is $5 per clinic. For more information, contact Youth Center DSN 629-4722, Youth Sports DSN 629-4729 or email NaplesYouthSports@gmail.com.

March 23: Spring Archery Course registration deadline. Classes will be Friday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Support Site South Park: March 28; April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16 & 23. $60 includes all instruction and equipment.

Ages 10+, minimum 10 people required. For more information, call DSN 6294947 or 081-811-4947.