By Andrew Revelos

Naval Support ActivitySouth Potomac said good-bye to Cmdr. Elvis Mikel,former executive officer ofNSASP, at a March 19 cer-emony and luncheon at theCommunity House at NavalSupport Facility Dahlgren.Mikel departs NSASP forNaval Support Activity Sara-toga Springs, where he willtake command.

“We’re here to say fare-well to our esteemed col-league, the XO,” said Capt.Pete Nette, commanding of-ficer of NSASP, who thankedMikel for his three yearsof dedicated service to thecommand. “He wore manyhats in every lane you canthink of. I think he’s done

a great job and we reallywouldn’t be where we arewithout his knowledge andexpertise. We’re going tomiss you, but we also con-gratulate you.”

NettepresentedMikelwiththe Volunteer Service Medalfor “outstanding public ser-vice with several communityorganizations,” according tothe citation. “Your dedicationand tenacious commitmentto the community during off-duty hours is an inspiration toall. Your genuine concern andgenerous spirit reflect yourhigh regard for the Navy’score values.”

Mikel thanked a long listof people for their own ded-ication during his tenure atNSASP, including Nette,CommandMaster Chief Pet-ty Officer Jim Honea, past

and present members of theNSASP staff, MWR, the Fleetand Family Service Center,security personnel and ofcourse, the Sailors assignedto the command.

“To all the military mem-bers of South Potomac, thisis a small family, a smallcommand and there areadvantages in that,” saidMikel. “We all have eachothers’ backs and we allhelp each other out. I thinkthat is what makes this com-mand unique, what makesus special and helps us ac-complish our mission. Weall lend a hand and we’re allshipmates-it’s been a plea-sure working with all of you.Thank you everyone.”

Nette, Mikel and othermembers of NSASP alsowelcomed the command’s

new executive officer, Cmdr.Chris Zayatz, and his family,who came to the command

after completing a tour withCommander, Task Force 56in Bahrain.

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The 2014 Navy BirthdayBall is many months away,but the Naval Support Ac-tivity South Potomac NavyBall Committee is workinghard to raise funds that willenhance the event and helpmake it more affordable forjunior service members. Thefirst fundraising efforts aredonut sales held every otherThursday at sites across Na-val Support Facility Dahl-gren. The next donut saleswill be held April 10 and 24.

This year’s ball is beingorganized by members ofthe Joint Warfare AnalysisCenter, who want attendeesto be as diverse as the mem-bers of their organization.Service members from allbranches assigned to NavalSupport Facilities Dahlgrenand Indian Head, as well ascivilian employees assignedto NSASP-hosted com-mands and activities, are en-couraged to attend. The ballcelebrating the Navy’s 239thbirthday will be held at theFredericksburg HospitalityHouse and Conference Cen-ter on Oct. 10, 2014.

Cmdr. Pete Corrao, as-signed to JWAC, is the chair-man of the NSASP Navy BallCommittee this year. “NavalSupport Activity South Po-tomac encompasses morethan just Navy people,” he

said. “We’ve got our Sail-ors, but JWAC is joint, sowe’ll have service membersfrom all branches. Many ofour volunteers and cowork-ers are civilians, so we wantthem to come as well. Wealso want all the civilianswho support activities atSouth Potomac there, alongwith our retirees. It’s a birth-day party at the end of theday and we want to inviteeverybody.”

The tentative theme ofthis year’s ball is the Battleof Leyte Gulf, which pittedthe Imperial Japanese Navyagainst the U.S. and Austra-lian navies Oct. 23-26, 1944.It is widely considered byhistorians to be the largestnaval battle in history andincluded all aspects of na-val combat-aircraft, surfaceships and submarines. Thisyear will mark the 70th anni-versary of the battle. “There

is a lot of history there,” saidCorrao. “It is a major mile-stone.”

All of the nations thatparticipated in the Battleof Leyte Gulf are longtimeallies today; members ofboth the Australian RoyalNavy and Japan MaritimeSelf Defense Force are host-ed at NSF Dahlgren. “Theonetime adversaries in [thePacific]-the Japanese, theU.S., the Australians and the

Philippines are all workingtogether now to keep the Pa-cific safe,” said Corrao, whois currently searching for aguest speaker with knowl-edge of both naval historyin the Pacific and currentevents to address the theme.

Corrao hopes that mem-bers of those nations’ armedservices based at NSASP willattend. “I’d like them to cometo the ball,” he said. “I thinkthe theme is very relevant.”

Of course, any successfulNavy Birthday Ball requiresmuch organization and fundraising. “We’re always in themarket for volunteers,” saidCorrao. “We want to offsetthe cost of the ball to makeit more affordable, particu-larly to the junior Sailors.A lot of junior Sailors anda lot of senior Sailors nevermake it to a ball. It’s one ofthe seminal events we do inthe Navy. It’s a reflection ofa great naval tradition. Wewant people to get excitedabout the history and heri-tage of the Navy.”

The NSASP Navy BallCommittee meets at 10 a.m.every other Friday at Can-nonball Lanes, with the nextmeeting scheduled for April4. Readers who wish to vol-unteer or support the NSASPNavy Ball are encouraged toattend. For more informa-tion, visit www.navyball.orgor email pcorrao@jwac.mil.

Navy Ball Committee kicks off fundraising

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Tech. Sgt. Veronica Babauta, right, and Lt. Col. Jason Palmer, center, Air-men assigned to the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and members of theNaval Support Activity South Potomac Navy Ball Committee, exchange abox of fresh donuts to Jill Morrissett, a JWAC employee, on March 13. TheNSASP Navy Ball Committee is selling donuts every other Thursday to raisefunds for this year’s ball and make it more affordable for attendees; thenext donut sales are scheduled for April 10 and 24.

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Capt. Pete Nette, left, commanding officer ofNaval Support Activity South Potomac, presentsCmdr. Elvis Mikel, former executive officer ofNSASP, with the citation for Mikel’s VolunteerService Medal during a March 19 luncheon in hishonor. Nette praised Mikel for his three years ofdedicated service to the command; Mikel’s nextassignment is at NSA Saratoga Springs.

NSASP says goodbye to Cmdr. Mikel

2 Friday, March 28, 2014The South Potomac Pilot

The Youth Activity Center at Naval Support Facil-ity Dahlgren held its annual photo contest March11, showcasing the work of some very talentedyoung photographers. Judges were only permit-ted to recognize one photo per category with aribbon; they had a very difficult time choosing be-tween so many great photos. The photos shownhere are among the best photos of the contest.

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CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED

Riders Needed for Vanpool from commuterlot at the corner of Houser Dr. and Rt. 208in Spotsylvania. Depart 6 a.m., arrive onbase7 a.m. Depart base at 4 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.,3 p.m. on Fri. Drops at both sides of thebase. Contact Nick Sunshine, 540-653-3816.

Rider wanted for 7-passenger vanpool.Departs F’burg/Gordon Rd Commuter lotat 7AM. Departs NSWCDD/Dahlgren at4:30PM. Transportation Incentive ProgramSystem (TIPS) qualified van. Contact Anto-nio at (540) 653-1512

Rider seeks rideshare from La Plata to In-dian Head. Call Louie, 276-971-9837

Employee moving to either Fredericksburg,Va. or Maryland is in need of commute toNSF Dahlgren. Ideal commuting arrange-ment would be transportation that couldpick-up and drop-off at or close to place ofresidence. Please call for more information,Sheila 214-529-3690.

Starting a Van Pool, 7-passenger van,departs NLT at 6:35 a.m. from Fieldhouse/Courthouse Rd. commuter lot to Dahlgren,Mon-Thurs 7:15 a.m. to 3:45p.m.; Friday7:15 a.m. to 3:15p.m. Call Cheng at 540-653-5909. A-Gate commuter wanted only.

Van/carpool desired from any rideshareparking area or Reston Town Center. De-part between 6 to 7a.m., return from IndianHead between 4 to 5 p.m. Call Moses, 301-743-4180.

Van or Car pool desired from Fredericks-burg or King George to Indian Head, Mon-day thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7a.m.to 4:30p.m., but hours can be negotiated.703-909-3380.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders?

“Commuter Clearinghouse” is a source forinformation on carpools or vanpools thatalready exist and need passengers, aswell as a place for employees to advertiseto start a carpool or vanpool. Whether youalready operate a carpool or vanpool andare open to accepting new riders or needdrivers, or if you are looking for a carpoolor vanpool, provide us with information thatmight help you find or start a commuter op-portunity, such as, where you will need tocommute from and to, preferred scheduleand contact information. You can send yourinformation via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or contact our office toll free at866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540-653-8153.

FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING

GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing ser-vice that assists persons who are seekingdaily transportation from Fredericksburg,Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and KingGeorge counties to employment locationsin Dahlgren among other employment sites.www.gwregion.org/gwride connect.html.

U.S. Navy photo by Brandy Plucker

Naval Surface Warfare Center Commander Rear Adm. Lawrence Creevy and members of the Warfare Cen-ter Leadership Team are pictured in front of the ground plane at the Electromagnetic Environmental Effectstest site during their NSWC Dahlgren Division facility tour and demonstrations March 7. The Warfare CenterLeadership Team is composed of the NSWC Commander, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Commander, rep-resentatives of their respective command staffs, and the commanding officers and technical directors fromeach Warfare Center division. They have a unique perspective on the policies and operations of the WarfareCenter corporately, and can address issues and opportunities that a single division could not. The teamacts as an advisory board to the Warfare Center Board of Directors.

Warfare Center Leadership Team visits NSWCDD

U.S. Navy photos by John Joyce

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders from the commands’ five technical de-partments engage in “flash mentoring” discussions at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campuson March 5. NSWCDD officials believe the instantaneous flash mentoring dialogues will have a long lastingeffect as mentees continue to engage in the process of mentoring to achieve goals throughout their careers.

By John JoyceNSWC DahlgrenDivision CorporateCommunications

Like a flash camera, the flashmentors at Naval Surface War-fare Center Dahlgren Division(NSWCDD) emanated burstsof savviness to mentees at theUniversity of Mary WashingtonDahlgren Campus on March 5.

The mentors’ enlightenment- generated by years of experi-ence, knowledge and wisdomin diverse Department of De-fense professions - illuminatedthe minds of their junior coun-terparts, from scientists and en-gineers to human resource per-sonnel and contract specialists.

“This event was a great op-portunity to foster collabo-ration, communication andmentoring opportunities forDahlgren’s future leaders,”said Camille Ward, Laser andOptic Systems branch head atthe NSWCDD Electromagneticand Sensor Systems Depart-ment. “We had great discus-sions with employees on how tolead teams and how developingrelationships and mentors can

build upon their own careersfor years to come.”

Mentee s a t t end ingNSWCDD’s fourth Flash Men-toring event soaked in new in-sights through discussions heldat two locations: Dahlgren andvia teleconference, the CombatSystems Direction Activity DamNeck in Virginia Beach, Va.

Like pictures produced bycameras, NSWCDD leaders be-lieve the instantaneous “flashmentoring” dialogues will havea long lasting effect as menteescontinue to engage in the pro-cess of mentoring to achievemutually defined goals well af-ter the event.

“Each time we have one ofthese events, I’m impressed byhow many people in our organi-zation are so passionate abouthelping others develop andfind their way in their careers,”said Audrey Lohr, NSWCDDNew Employee DevelopmentManager. “Bringing employeesfrom many different branchesand perspectives together inan event like this is one way toshare best practices and discusssimilar challenges. We hope ev-eryone continues those discus-sions - whether with colleagues,

a supervisor or a mentor.”The event, geared for em-

ployees in leadership positions,featured discussions in smallgroup settings. Various levels ofleaders served as mentors andfacilitated discussions withinthe tables.

“I was excited to be a partof such an outstanding and re-warding event,” said ClaudetteArmstrong, NSWC CarderockDivision Mentoring ProgramCoordinator, who observed theflash mentoring event to learnhow to design a similar program.“I see flash mentoring as a usefultool to enhance awareness forour mentoring program. Suc-cessful mentoring relationshipsrequire commitment which wasobvious from the level of partic-ipation I observed at Dahlgren.I’m sure everyone walked awayasking, “what can I do to helpfoster mentoring?”

The NSWCDD mentors leddiscussions on topics relatedto employee development, of-fering their experiences andperspectives while guiding theconversations. The menteeswere from the five technicaldepartments within the com-mand.

In all, more than 70 employ-ees - mentors and mentees -engaged in roles that includedtask lead, group lead, branchhead, project manager and pro-gram manager.

“Many of the mentors atboth sites (Dahlgren and DamNeck) discussed the impact thatmentoring has had in their ca-reers and the need for mentorsat any point in your career,”said Lohr.

After the mentor introduc-tions, each of the participantsrotated to four different tablesto discuss each of the four top-ics: communication within theorganization; increasing per-formance within the organiza-tion; developing yourself; andstrategic planning and externalcommunications.

“Planning for the next flashmentoring event has alreadybegun,” said Lohr, adding that itwill be scheduled this summer.

To learn more about men-toring, Lohr invites NSWCDDemployees to visit the com-mand’s human resources inter-nal website. She recommendsthat employees work with theirsupervisors to identify a mentor.

Flash mentors share insights to impact Navy civilian leaders

4 Friday, March 28, 2014The South Potomac Pilot

The South Potomac Pilot Newspaper is publishedweekly by Southern Maryland Newspapers and Print-ing, 7 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, Md. 20602, aprivate company in no way connected with the U.S.Navy, under exclusive written contract with Naval Dis-trict Washington.

This commercial enterprise newspaper is anauthorized publication for members of the militaryservices. Contents of The South Potomac Pilot are

not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsedby the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense,or the Department of the Navy. The appearance ofadvertising in this publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constitute endorsement bythe Department of Defense or Southern MarylandNewspapers and Printing of the products or servicesadvertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be

made available for purchase, use, or patronage with-out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,age, marital status, physical handicap, political affilia-tion, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser,user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equalopportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, thepublisher shall refuse to print advertising from thatsource until the violation is corrected.

Editorial content is edited, prepared, and pro-

vided by the Public Affairs Office, NSA South Po-tomac. News copy should be submitted by noon onFriday to be considered for the following week’s edi-tion. All material is edited for accuracy, brevity, clar-ity, and conformity to regulations. To inquire aboutnews copy, call 540-653-8153 or fax The SouthPotomac Pilot at 540-653-4269. Commercial adver-tising may be placed with the publisher by calling301-645-9480.

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DahlgrenFlag retirement ceremony

A flag retirement ceremony is scheduled for May 24from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Quantico National Cemetery.If you have an old or worn American flag that needs tobe respectfully retired, please contact Dennis Markleat 540-623-0167 or by email at dmarkletrike@gmail.com to arrange collection.

Navy Birthday Ball Donut SaleDonut sales are scheduled every other Thursday at

sites across Naval Support Facility Dahlgren; the nextscheduled dates are April 10 and 24. The NSASP Navy BallCommittee is also seeking volunteers to help support theball. For more information, visit www.navyball.org.

Shred Day at DahlgrenDahlgren’s FFSC will be sponsoring its 3rd Annual

Shred Day on April 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shredthose unnecessary papers you saved for taxes and allof that paperwork you want to get rid of while springcleaning. Help prevent Identify Theft!

VITA Tax Preparation AvailableVITA volunteers are trained and ready to prepare

your tax returns! This free service is available to all ac-tive duty military, their families, and retired militaryand their families. To schedule an appointment, callFleet and Family at 540-653-1839.

DMV2Go at NSF DahlgrenThe DMV2Go Van will be at NSF Dahlgren at the Pa-

rade Field Pavilion parking lot several times during 2014.This year’s scheduled dates are: May 19; July 17 and 18;Sept 9 and Nov 20 & 21. Be sure to bring all necessarydocuments to take care of your DMV transactions.

Aegis Way Road ClosureAegis Way will be closed intermittently from 9

a.m.-3 p.m. due to safety concerns. The closure is toaccommodate work being done by Dominion VirginiaPower. A message will be sent when Aegis Way returnsto normal operations.

Indian HeadThrift Store Needs Donations!

The Indian Head Thrift Store “Treasures” is openon Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is locatedat 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations ofgently used items are currently being accepted.

T&J Barbeque truck at IH and Stump NeckEnjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian Head

on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from approximately11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to the library, and at the NSFIndian Head Stump Neck Annex on Tuesday, from ap-proximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.

To publish information on your event or program under “BaseHappenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email atarevelos@gazette.net.

Base HappeningsDahlgren

Flag Retirement CeremonyThe flag of the United States of America is an honored

symbol of our nation’s unity, its hopes, its achievements,its glory and its high resolve. When the flag is in such condi-tion, through wear or damage, that it is no longer a fittingemblem for display, it shall be destroyed in a dignified man-ner befitting such a symbol. A flag retirement ceremony isscheduled for May 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at QuanticoNational Cemetery. The ceremony is open to the public; or-ganizers are currently collecting old or damaged flags forthe ceremony. Email dmarkletrike@gmail.com or call (540)623-0167 for more information.

Trash to Art Contest at Caledon State ParkCelebrate Earth Day at Caledon State Park on April 26

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will enjoy a ride throughbeautiful forest to the Potomac River shoreline, where theywill clear the beach of litter. The trash collected will then beturned into works of art, with prizes awarded for the bestcreations; be sure to bring art supplies like scissors, string,wire, pliers and awls. The Dahlgren Area Chief Petty OfficersAssociation will be providing lunch for donations. Pleaseregister by calling (540) 663-3861 or by emailing Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov

Host Families Sought for One-Month SummerJapanese Exchange

Local families are needed to host Japanese exchange stu-dents, ages 12 to 16, for four weeks this summer as part ofan exchange program sponsored by 4-H. The Japanese stu-dents will stay with their American host families from July21 to August 17, 2014. The program is open to families withchildren close in age to the Japanese participants. Familieswithout children in the age range will be considered as hostsfor adult chaperones from Japan. You don’t have to be in-volved with 4-H to host; you just need a willingness to shareyour home and your world. For more information, contactDeb Johnson at jdjohn123@aol.com, 540-659-2697, 571-216-5459 or www.states4hexchange.org or https://www.facebook.com/Virginia4HJapaneseExchange.

Indian Head14th Annual Taste of Solomons, March 29

New tastes abound in the Solomons Town Center as res-taurants showcase selected food and beverages during theone-day food festival, Taste of Solomons 2014 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 29. The event is one of the yearlysignature events sponsored by the Solomons Business As-sociation, with proceeds to benefit the association’s annualJuly 4th fireworks display.

Tickets are $4 each and may be purchased at any of theparticipating businesses. Participating restaurants are BackCreek Bistro, Bistro Belle Maison at Blue Heron Inn, Boo-merang Original Ribs, China Harbor Bistro, CD Café, DryDock at Zahniser’s, Grill Sergeant BBQ, Hilton Garden InnSolomons, Isaac’s at Holiday Inn, Laughing Buddha, Light-house Restaurant & Dock Bar, Lotus Kitchen/Kim’s KeyLime Pies, Kingfisher’s Seafood, Ruddy Duck, SolomonsPier and Striped Rock. Tickets will also be available at TheMcNelis Group. For information on the Taste of Solomons,call 410-326-9900 or visit www.solomonsmaryland.com.

Free Clothing Swap at Bethel Baptist ChurchFriday, April 11 from 12:30p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday,

April 12 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 6705 BootsLane, La Plata, Md. Contact Dana Weaver at (301) 743-7225 orthe church at (301) 743-2363 for more information.

2014 Spring Trips and Tours AnnouncedThe Charles County Department of Community Services

offers many trips and tours throughout the calendar year-bustrips, overnight trips, and “Fly Away” trips in which you travelto far away destinations. Special trips for seniors are also of-fered. Online registration is available at www.CharlesCoun-tyParks.com. Registrations for senior trips are accepted atthe Department of Community Services (8190 Port TobaccoRoad, Port Tobacco) and the Richard R. Clark Senior Center(1210 Charles Street, La Plata). For more information on thetrips and tours listed above, call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388 ext. 5159. For more information other events offered bythe Department of Community Services, visit www.Charle-sCountyParks.com, or call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388.Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland RelayService at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 866-269-9006.

Summer camp information fair set for April 5Summer Day Camp Programs Offer Fun and Friends!

The Department of Community Services Recreation Divi-sion in Charles County is offering camp programs to givekids and teens an adventurous, active, and healthy summer.Registration begins Wednesday, March 5. Register by Fri-day, April 18 and receive $5 off per week/per session. On-line registration is available at www.CharlesCountyParks.com www.CharlesCountyParks.com. To learn more aboutsummer camps, visit the summer camp information fair onSaturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. - noon at Regency FurnitureStadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf). Camp directorswill provide a program overview and answer questions.

March Arts at the College of Southern MarylandCSM will hold its annual juried student show March 28 -

May 2. Paintings in broad brush strokes, photos in captivatingfocus, and sculptures molded with playfulness are among thetypes of artwork showcased each spring as part of the Col-lege of Southern Maryland Annual Juried Student Art Showpresented in the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, FineArts Center, La Plata Campus. The 2014 Annual Juried StudentShow takes place March 28-May 2, with a Gallery Talk, awardspresentation, and reception on Tuesday, April 15 at 12 p.m.For more information, www.csmd.edu.

White Plains Golf Course Offers Golf Clinics forMen, Women, and Youth

The Charles County Department of Public Works’ ParkDivision will offer golf clinics for men, women, and youthat White Plains Golf Course. Learn the basic skills neededto become a confident golfer. Sessions include proper golfcourse etiquette, safety, rules, grip, stance, posture, chip-ping, putting, irons, woods, and on-the-course instruction.Pre-registration is required. Maximum class size is eightparticipants. Golf clinic participants will receive a compli-mentary round of golf. For additional information or to reg-ister, call White Plains Golf Course at 301-645-1300. WhitePlains Golf Course is located at 1015 St. Charles Parkway,south of DeMarr Road, in White Plains.

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Dahlgren

Aquatics CenterWet & Wild Easter Egg Hunt

April 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eligible pa-trons include all with base access. Cost: Reg-ular Admission. Oh no! The Easter bunnytripped and spilled his basket of eggs in thepool! How many can you find? Have fun andjoin us for an underwater Easter egg hunt!Eggs will be at different pool depths for dif-ferent ages. Fun for the whole family! Pleaseregister no later than April 8th. For more in-formation and to register, please contact theAquatics Center at 540-653-8088.

Red Cross Lifeguard TrainingApril 21 - 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(Register by April 11th). Eligible patrons in-clude all with base access. Cost: $250.00.Training to acquire Lifeguard, First Aid &CPR/AED. The registration deadline is Fri-day, April 11th. For more information andto register, please contact the Aquatics Cen-ter at 540-653-6213.

Cannonball LanesYouth Learn to Bowl

April 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eligible pa-trons include all children, ages 5 to 12, withbase access. Cost: $7.50 per child, whichincludes two games and shoes. Bowling in-struction will be provided for those learn-ing to bowl! Please register at CannonballLanes. For more information, please contactCannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Bowling with the Easter BunnyApril 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible

patrons include all with base access. Cost:$8.50 per child, which includes two gamesand shoe rental. The Easter Bunny will bejoining us for bowling! Be sure to bring yourcamera and be ready for fun! For more in-formation, please contact Cannonball Lanesat 540-653-7327.

Fitness CenterBudo Taijutsu Begins

New Session begins April 1 (3-monthsession). Budo Taijutsu - martial arts witha focus on self-defense. New session beginson April 1st. Class meets on Tuesday nights.Please register at the Fitness Center. Formore information, please contact the Fit-ness Coordinator at 540-653-2016.

3-on-3 Walleyball TournamentApril 2 at 11:30 a.m. Eligible patrons in-

clude all with base access. Cost: Military,Free; Military Dep/Retiree, $15; DoD Civ Dep,$30; All Others, ask about pricing. There willbe an organizational meeting to discuss thebasics before the tournament itself begins inMay. For more information please contactthe Fitness Director at 540-653-2215 or theFitness Center at 540-653-8580.

Isshinryu Karate ClassesNew Session begins April 3 (3-month

session). Isshinryu is a style of karate thatoriginated in Okinawa. This program runsyear round. Classes are open for ages 6 andup. Please register at the Fitness Center. Formore information, please contact the Fit-ness Coordinator at 540-653-2016.

Youth CenterYouth Summer Camp Registration

Summer Camp is a weekly program forchildren ages K through 12, who have baseaccess. Cost is based on total family income.Camp begins in June. Registration Dates:

Kids currently in the SAC program:March 31 - April 4. New Active Duty Mili-tary Dependents: April 7 - April 11. NewDoD Civilian Dependents: April 14 - April16. New Base Contractor Dependents: April17 - April 18

Please register at the Youth ActivitiesCenter. Patrons must show proof of eligibil-ity at time of registration. For information,please contact the Youth Activities Center at540-653-8009.

Easter Egg Hunt EggstravaganzaApril 5 at 11 a.m. Eligible patrons include

all children, ages 1 to 17, and their parents,who have base access.

Please be on time. Parents should bringa bag or basket to collect the candy-filledeggs and as always, monitor the candy whenchildren open them up. There will be a fewwinning tickets for each age group and win-ners will receive a special prize! Age groupswill be: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10 & up. Parentsshould register their child the morning ofthe event on the Parade Field. Be sure to ar-rive early to sign-up. For more information,please contact the Youth Activities Center at540-653-8009.

Indian Head

Special EventsEaster Eggstravaganza

April 12 at 11 a.m. at the Mix House. Chil-dren 12 and under are invited to spend theday hunting for eggs, making crafts, gettingphotos taken with the Easter Bunny andmore. This event is free and open to all eli-gible patrons.

Spring Break Youth CampSign up at the My Generation Youth Cen-

ter for the upcoming spring break camp.Space is limited. Hourly and full time careavailable. Call 301-743-5456 for more infor-mation.

Bike Skills & Safety ClinicApril 11 starting at 11 a.m. at the Fitness

Center. Bring your bike in for a tire pressurecheck and some basic maintenance tips. In-formation about bike skills and safety, areatrails, upcoming cycling events and bikerentals will also be available. Call 301-744-4661 for more information.

MWR Highlights

540-653-7336Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Price of ShowsCivilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, Fam-ily Members (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve,Family Members (E6 - below) - $2.50;Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) -Free; Tickets for a movie shown in 3-Dare an additional $1

Friday, March 28th7 p.m., Endless Love, PG-13

Saturday, March 29th7 p.m., About Last Night, R

Friday, April 4th 7 p.m.Robocop, PG-13

Saturday, April 5th, 7 p.m.Non-Stop, PG-13

Movie Theater

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Adorable Easter bunnies and other spring-themed gifts are available for purchase at the Na-val Support Facility Dahlgren Craftech; stop by orcall 540-653-1730 for more information.

Loveable bunnies looking for good homes at Craftech

General LibrarySpring Celebration

April 14 from 2 p.m. to4 p.m. at the Library. Ridesome ponies, pet rabbits andget your picture taken withthe Easter Bunny. Free andopen to all with base access.

National Library WeekApril 14 – April 18. Stop

by all week and open a newLibrary card account orcheck out a book to be en-

tered to win a Books A Mil-lion gift card.

½ Day Movie DayMovies will be offered for

each half day scheduled onthe Charles County schoolcalendar. Movies will startat 2 p.m. The next scheduledmovie day is April 1.

Trivia NightPlay by yourself, or on a

team and test your knowl-edge while snacking onsome pizza. Open to all eli-gible patrons. Prizes will beawarded.

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