Vicenza and Darby Military Communities www.italy.army.mil March 9, 2018 | Vol. 51 | Issue 5 What’s Inside High school options expand at Camp Darby

DoDEA’s Non-DOD Schools Program (NDSP), USAG Italy By James E. Brooks and IMCOM-E sought to expand the range of viable options 2 USAG Italy Public Affairs Officer for families of high school students at Camp Darby. With this Latest news from change, parents of high school students may now elect to apply AAFES, DeCA VICENZA — Military and Department of Defense civilian to ISF or to attend a boarding school that is at least 50 miles parents at Camp Darby have one more option for high school- away from Camp Darby,” said Potter. There is no requirement bound students thanks to a recent decision regarding financial that the boarding school be located in Italy. 3 reimbursement coverage for boarding school attendance. Until this DSSR rate change, Camp Darby military commu- According to United States Army Garrison Italy School Li- nity high school students had two viable options: homeschool 173rd welcomes incoming, aison Officer Beth Potter, an issue raised at the Camp Darby or the one “traditional” high school option: enrollment in ISF. bids farewell to outgoing Installation Advisory Committee led garrison leadership, In- But because the school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) stallation Management Command Europe, the Department of program, coursework is rigorous. Not all students are advanced command sergeants major Defense Education Activity Non-DOD Schools Program to learners, and some have difficulty adjusting to higher-paced review Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) programs. With more options now available, families of stu- reimbursement rates and allow for the change in reimburse- dents who may not find the international baccalaureate- pro 5 ment rates. gram an optimal fit may seek a school option that will better Discover virtual “Since the closing of the Department of DoDEA high school accommodate their student’s academic needs. at Camp Darby, high school students of active duty and DOD “ISF enrollment requests from Camp Darby families are in- health care at clinic civilian (non-local hire) in grades 9-12 have been eligible to at- tend the International School in Florence. In collaboration with See OPTIONS, page 8 6 'Once Upon a Mattress' Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off Middle-schooler at Soldiers' Theatre competes at national level VICENZA — A local 8th-grader will compete at the national level “Patriot's Pen” competition. Each year the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization sponsors the youth essay com- petition for students in grades 6-8. Aliuna Schorn took first place at local,- dis trict and European lev- els with a powerful and moving essay on equal- Schorn ity. The competition is nationwide and tra- ditionally, more than 130,000 students VICENZA — A cake-cutting ceremony took place March 5 at Army enter for a chance to win at national lev- Community Service on Caserma Ederle to kick off the 2018 Army el. Students write essays expressing their ideas on a patriotic theme; this year’s Jeremy Vargas, portraying King Emergency Relief campaign. At the event, AER Deputy Director Sextimus the Silent, performs in the and Chief Operating Officer Eldon Mullis, retired U.S. Army colonel, theme was “America’s Gift to My Gen- latest musical comedy at Soldiers' addressed attendees. In its 76th year, the theme for this year’s eration.” Theatre. (Photo by Laura Kreider) campaign is “There for those who Serve.” The fundraising campaign This year, 20 students from Vicenza runs through May 15; anyone who would like to donate should see their Middle School entered the competition 8 unit representative or contact AER, DSN 634-8524 or comm. 0444-71- and submitted essays to local VFW Post 8524, for more information. 8862 for judging. It's time to make gelato! (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) The local chapter selects three winners See COMPETES, page 8 10 Out & About Turn in ammo, no questions asked, on amnesty day VICENZA — Leadership of the Depart- munition amnesty box will be located on U.S. forces only. ment of the Army and U.S. Army Europe the North Perimeter Road between motor If these items are found in someone’s have recognized that people may have pools 64 and 74. possession, he/she could face disci- acquired abandoned or unauthorized am- •March 28 at Caserma Ederle and Lon- plinary action, hence the creation of the munition and explosives from a variety gare. Ammunition amnesty boxes will program. This program provides person- of sources: training ranges, souvenirs be located by the indoor range (Building nel an avenue to return A&E to govern- from peacekeeping missions and military 369) and by the U.S. Army Africa motor ment control and remain anonymous in artifacts found from battlefields. pool (Building 440) on Ederle; and near the process. In untrained or unauthorized hands, the 207th Military Intelligence Battalion Regardless of size, people should not these items could have catastrophic re- motor pool (Building 23) on Longare. touch A&E items they suspect might be sults. •March 29 at Camp Darby. An ammuni- unsafe for movement. Report these items To that end, United States Army Gar- tion amnesty box will be located on the to the local military police. They will rison Italy will hold its annual Amnes- south end of Darby, by Gate 9, Ammuni- then see to removal of the items. ty Ammunition Turn-In event March tion Storage Area. This program is not intended to circum- Donkey Race, Tuscany 27-29, to give community members the Under the Amnesty Day program, sim- vent normal ammunition turn-in proce- opportunity to turn in ammunition with ply approach the dropbox area and let dures and cannot be used as the basis for no-questions asked. ASA personnel know that you have am- AR 190-series investigations. The turn-in days for ammunition and nesty to turn in. ASA personnel will take For more information, call USAG Italy 12 explosives will take place as follows: it under a “no questions asked” policy. Safety Office at DSN 637-8900, comm. FMWR events, activities •March 27 at Caserma Del Din. An am- This program is open to members of the 0444-61-8900. (USAG Italy PAO) Is it Friday yet? Speak Out By Laura Kreider and Chiara Mattirolo Start the weekend right by What was your favorite childhood toy? winning a prize giveaway ITALY Exchange — What’s better than someone at Italy Exchange win one of Fridays? Winning a great prize from the these great prizes.” Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s In 2017, the first year of the Free Friday Free Friday giveaway. Soldiers and air- promotions, the Exchange gave away men who follow the Exchange’s main more than $15,000 in prizes to Soldiers, Facebook page have a chance airmen, military families, to win every week in 2018. retirees and honorably dis- The Exchange plans to give charged veterans. away more than $28,000 in Photos and descriptions of prizes on Fridays this year, the prizes are in the weekly including a riding lawn mow- sales fliers viewable at https:// Phillip Tegtmeier Erin O’Neill Senior Airman er and a turn riding mower, www.shopmyexchange.com/ Retiree Family member Miesha McRae valued at about $3,000. Other savings-center/weekly-ads. Deployable Air Command planned prizes include electric Authorized shoppers can also “I got an electric train “My favorite and Control Center pressure washers, barbeque grills, and a sign up to receive the fliers via email. at Christmas childhood toy patio furniture set. To enter the contests, authorized shop- when I was 4. was an “My favorite “Soldiers, airmen and their families at pers simply post a comment with their Best gift ever!” American Girl Doll.” was Lite-Brite." Italy Exchange work hard, and the Ex- name, city, state and local exchange to change wants to help them get the work each Free Friday post at facebook.com/ done at home and relax,” said Italy Ex- shopmyexchange. change Exchange General Manager Su- Entries made by 11:59 p.m. Central sana Sobrino. Time on the day of posting will be en- “If you follow facebook.com/shopmy- tered into the drawing. Drawings take exchange you won’t miss out on Free place Monday after each Free Friday Fridays—and it would be great to have giveaway. 'Thumbs up' for healthy choices FORT LEE, Va. – The phrase “Dietitian approved! We did the work for you!” is catching on at commissaries around the world—to include Vicenza and Camp Darby — as customers are using the Defense Commissary Agency’s new Nutrition Guide Spc. Eric Westendorf Riccardo Alfieri Program to help them shop. 529th Military Police Co. DES Firefighter “It’s catching on quickly. Here we are in March, National Nutrition Month, and our customers are readily adapting to NGP, which was just introduced in January,” “He-Man and the “Legos." said Deborah Harris, DeCA dietitian. “That speaks to how easy it is to use, and how Masters of Universe.” important nutrition is to our customers, especially since a big part of military service is readiness and resilience.” One reason for NGP’s success is because commissary store directors, dietitians and other health professionals on military installations have helped raise local aware- U.S. Army Europe Commander EMERGENCY NUMBERS ness of the program, some with commissary shopping Lt. Gen. tours, Harris said. Christopher G. Cavoli Dietitians and health professionals are quick to point out that no one diet is right for everyone. It’s important VICENZA to follow a healthful eating plan that fits each person’s Acting U.S. Army Africa Commander FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY Brig. Gen. unique lifestyle. So what does NGP do? Eugene J. LeBoeuf DSN 117; Comm. 0444-71-7117 “It helps you meet your health and wellness needs and guides you in building a 24 hours nutritious shopping cart,” Harris said. The color-coded shelf labels point out items with key nutrient attributes. The labels USAG Italy Commander POLICE EMERGENCY and Publisher make shopping easier. There’s dark blue for low sodium, brown for whole grain, pur- Col. Erik M. Berdy DSN 112 / 114 / 115 ple for no sugar added, light blue for low fat, golden yellow for good source of fiber. Comm. 0444-71-7115 24 hours There is also green for the lifestyle choice of USDA certified organic. Many items have a combination of qualifying attributes. USAG Italy Public Affairs Director There is also the “Thumbs Up” icon. Labels that feature a “Thumbs Up” icon identi- James E. Brooks DARBY FIRE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY fy more nutrient-dense items, so-called high nutrition quality/high performance foods DSN 117 and align closely with the Department of Defense’s Go for Green program. Details of Outlook Editor Comm. 051-54-7117 24 hours the Nutrition Guide Program are available at www.commissaries.com/healthy-living/ Karin J. Martinez nutrition-guide.cfm. POLICE EMERGENCY “We’re off to a great start, and it’s good to know that long after National Nutrition Month is over, our Nutrition Guide Program will continue to help patrons improve Public Affairs Staff DSN 115 Anna Ciccotti the nutritional quality of their diets, and meet their health and wellness needs,” Harris Laura Kreider Comm. 051-54-7115 24 hours said. 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2 Outlook March 9, 2018 Reins of responsibility VICENZA — Command Sgt. Maj. Erick E. Ochs, incoming command sergeant major for 173rd Airborne Brigade (left) receives the unit colors from Col. James B. Bartholomees III, commander, during the Change of Responsibility ceremony at Caserma Del Din Feb. 27. Ochs takes on his new responsibility, as Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Velez moves on to Orlando, Florida, to be the command sergeant major for United States Army Simulation and Training Technology Center. (See related story below.)

The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility.

(Photo by Paolo Bovo, 7th ATC RTSD-South)

CSM bids farewell to 173rd, airborne days of service in airborne units. When first Story and photo assigned to the 173rd, he became First by Lt. Col. John Hall Sergeant of Company A, 2nd Bn. (Abn.) 173rd Airborne Brigade PAO 503rd Inf. Rgt. After spending about one year with the unit, he deployed to Af- VICENZA — In a career journey that he ghanistan in support of Operation Endur- didn’t see coming, Command Sgt. Maj. ing Freedom VIII. Franklin Velez started from the bottom Life on deployment was not just hang- and reached the top, progressing from ing out; it was really tough, he said. Private to Command Sergeant Major of “For the first month (August) that we the 173rd Airborne Brigade here. And were there, we had 26 engagements,” now, he is saying farewell to that role. said the command sergeant major. “That Born into a military family — his moth- was almost one every single day of Au- er employed as a clerk for the U.S. Army gust. We lost two, and about 36 were and his father a tanker and later, a cavalry wounded throughout the 15-month de- scout — the young Velez started his own ployment.” journey March 6, 1990, 28 years ago this The 173rd Airborne Brigade has been week. memorable and has made a mark on He joined the Army as an 11B (Infan- Velez’s heart. tryman) with the intent of taking his ca- “A lot of the names around here, pic- reer one contract at a time. He had no tures on the wall, are people I knew, I plan to evolve to the highest rank an en- had talked to, or even worked for me,” he said. listed Soldier can become. Paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade laugh as Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin After going through basic training, Velez talks to them about Soldiering. While on deployment in Iraq in sup- Velez attended Airborne school, and port of Operation Inherent Resolve, the would find that becoming a paratrooper Velez said, “Well, [First Sergeant said] ETS (expiration term of service) so no, leader learned he would become Brigade would stick with him throughout most of I’m not coming back without it, so I I’m not gonna give it to him.” The best Sergeant Major of the 173rd. his career. stayed until I got it.” option, he decided, was to choose him- “I was pretty excited, but at the same After Airborne school, he was assigned After earning becoming a Ranger, Velez self to go and earn those foreign wings. time a little apprehensive because (1) I to 2nd Battalion (Abn.), 504th Infantry said he realized that he also earned a lot The noncommissioned officer called knew a lot of the organization and (2) Regiment at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. of responsibility. him in and asked why he chose him- because of the memories in the organiza- While there, the Soldier was called on to “It’s one of those things that some (peo- self. Velez responded, “Well, they don’t tion,” he said. fight in Operation Desert Storm, but once ple) first look at when they are looking at deserve it.” The platoon sergeant asked, After a total of 103 jumps and two he returned from deployment, he married you. First thing is they look at your left “What about this guy [indicating the Sol- years leading the brigade, he said it is a his high school sweetheart, Sandra, and sleeve, and it’s like, you got that (Ranger dier almost ready to ETS]?” “bittersweet feeling” to leave. However, the two remain married today. tab) so I’m going to put you in charge.” Velez responded, “He is ETSing; what he believes he has done everything he In 1991, just after Desert Storm, Velez When Velez finished his time in - Pan does it matter to him?” wanted to do for this unit. was stationed in Panama for three years. ama as a young His platoon ser- “I would like to say that I left an im- His time there consisted of improving sergeant, he was geant responded, pression on some folks. Above all, Velez is, at heart, "For any bad qualities I’ve had, I hope Soldier skills and earning a Ranger tab. transferred back a paratrooper who has strived “Now that you are Although Velez had never intended to to Fort Bragg, to noncommissioned somebody saw those and said, ‘That’s earn a Ranger tab, he saw that most lead- serve in the 82nd to be the best he can be officer, nothing in what I don’t want to do’, and for any ers had one and decided he should have Abn. Division. He the Army is for you. good ones, I hope they are like, ‘Hey I one, too. became a squad Everything is for like that.’” Velez let his First Sergeant know about leader, and it was during that leadership them [Soldiers]. Your last meal — you Velez said that throughout his career his goal and prepared himself for the opportunity that he learned a lesson he only have one, and your squad doesn’t and during his time with 173rd, he has school. Before he left, Velez said his First said he’ll never forget. have any — you give your meal away.” learned life lessons that he will forever Sergeant told him, “Hey, you’re not com- His platoon sergeant gave him a task: This lesson stuck with Velez for the rest carry with him. ing back without it.” to pick one Soldier from his squad to of his career. “I’m going to miss it. I’m going to miss So although he was recycled twice earn foreign jump wings. Velez looked Above all, Velez is, at heart, a para- jumping out an aircraft. It’s my last air- during Ranger School, he was deter- at his squad and thought, “No. No. No. trooper who has strived to be the best he borne duty station, but at the end of the mined not to come back without the tab. The best team leader I had was going to can be, spending 23 out of his 28 years day it’s okay to walk away.”

Do you have questions about VA benefits? Make an appointment with the Department of Veteran Affairs Overseas Military Service Coordinator. Active-duty service members, veterans, survivors, spouses and dependents can make individual appointments in March: Monday through Friday, March 19-23. Receive assistance with eBenefits enrollment, disability compensation, claims development, education benefits, housing, survivor benefits and more! Schedule your appointment today, DSN 637-8155/8156, comm. 0444-61-8155/8156. If you cannot meet with the OMSC during these times, email questions to [email protected].

3 Outlook March 9, 2018 US Army Africa highlights African-American heritage: Massachusetts National Guard pilot leads way in flight, safety Great Depression. His mother grew up in By Kymana Jurado a single-parent household and his father U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs Office on a sharecropping farm in Woodland, Alabama. His father joined the Army VICENZA — Chief Warrant Officer during the Jim Crow Era and served in 4 Stephen Boyd was raised in Boston an African-American unit that fought in during a pivotal time of civil rights in France during World War II. Massachusetts. Implementation of the Boyd’s mother worked at the Charleston 1965 Racial Imbalance Act was ordered Naval Ship Yard in Boston as an electri- by United States Federal Judge W. Ar- cian’s handmaiden, where she wired gun- thur Garrity in 1974 and was followed by ner turrets on battleships. school desegregation, forced busing and “My parents met at USO dance on riots in Boston. Camp Edwards, my current National Chief Warrant Officer 4 Stephen Boyd is pictured piloting a UH-60 "Blackhawk" “Court-ordered desegregation and Guard home station,” said Boyd. helicopter in September 2010, at Udari Army Airfield in Kuwait while deployed in forced busing started shortly after my After the war, Boyd’s father left the support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Inset: Boyd's father, Army Staff Sgt. Arthur Boyd, family moved into a predominately white Army and married Boyd’s mother. Boyd is pictured (front row center) in 1942 with Company 3, 385 Engineers, a segregated unit. (Courtesy photos) neighborhood. I always tell people that is one of five siblings born in the ‘50s and our family story was like the book ‘A ‘60s. During his early years, he lived in the military,” said Boyd. the Hueys were all gone. They became Raisin in the Sun,’ but where that story the Franklin field housing projects in Bos- Boyd joined the National Guard as a museum pieces and were sold to Third ended is where the second phase of our ton. His father worked multiple jobs and private in the infantry. After some time World countries. I deployed to Kuwait fly- family began. We were the black family saved enough money to move his family in the infantry, he became interested in ing Blackhawks and the day I came back, that moved into an all-white neighbor- out of the projects the Army Aviation I was selected for fixed-wing. Within six hood and were not wanted,” said Boyd. and into a pur- program. months I was at Fort Rucker to become Boston was going through a transition chased three-bed- “All of my bud- qualified on C26 aircraft, then the Army period in its history in the 1970s. room home in the dies in town were needed King Air pilots and I deployed to “It was a very tumultuous time to grow Dorchester neigh- infantry in a pre- Afghanistan flying RC-12 aircraft,” said up in Boston. We saw a lot of things. We borhood of Boston. dominately Afri- Boyd. saw race riots. When you see the tapes of “He always had can-American Na- In 2016, while completing his annual kids in the '60s in the south being taken to faith, that regard- tional Guard unit. training in Gabon during Central Accord, school under police escort, people throw- less how bad his They told me that Boyd was introduced to the U.S. Army ing rocks at the busses — that was us in past was, he had I would never get Africa safety director. “I was blown away the ‘70s in Boston,” added Boyd. faith in the future into pilot training, and didn’t know that such an organization Despite growing up in a turbulent era and always worked and that there were existed and immediately fell in love with in Massachusetts, in 1990 Boyd would hard to make a bet- no African-Ameri- idea and concept. Bob asked if he could become the first African American from ter future for his can pilots in Mas- get me on active-duty orders to work with Massachusetts to complete the Warrant wife and five children,” said Boyd. sachusetts, that I was going beyond my the safety office at USARAF if I would Officer Flight Training Program at Fort Boyd’s father also encouraged his chil- reach. I went in the hangar and told them work for his team. I agreed and January Rucker, Alabama. To this day, he remains dren to serve their country in the military. that I would be willing to sweep floors or of 2017, I came to Vicenza,” said Boyd. the longest tenured African-American One day, Boyd decided to take advantage do any job just to get my foot in the door Boyd attributes extensive experience in pilot in the history of the Massachusetts of a National Guard program that funds to the Army Aviation,” said Boyd. corporate operations and experience as a National Guard. state tuition for its residents. Boyd began his career as a UH-1 Six Sigma process analyst as a foundation “When I was in high school, I had a “I was a down-on-my-luck college kid “Huey” crew chief, eventually becoming for his methodology for the pilot safety dream of becoming a pilot. Through the with no money and I ran into my best a warrant officer and fulfilling his lifelong program he spearheads in Africa. This is military, I was able to make that dream friend on the subway one day. I hadn’t dream of becoming a pilot; after a brief the second year of Boyd’s tour with US- come true,” said Boyd. “So for me, it is seen him for a few months and he said retirement in 2008, Boyd returned to the ARAF. like, we all have things we dreamed about he just joined the National Guard. I was Army and started to fly Blackhawks. Af- “After USARAF I will probably retire. I when we were kids, but how many people already going to University of Massachu- ter a brief period of time, he transitioned love the mission. I love what I am doing. can say that they grew up to be what they setts, so I said I would join. I would do to fixed-wing aircraft and eventually de- I love my job. I have tremendous respect dreamed? That is what the Army made my time, get my education paid for and ployed to Afghanistan as a Reconnais- for the safety team, and this project is like available to me.” get right out. That was 34 years ago. I sance aircraft pilot. my swan song. It is something I would Boyd’s parents were both children of the changed my mind and fell in love with “When I came out of retirement in 2008, like to finish on a high note,” said Boyd.

Black History Month observance

Find more photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/albums/72157694041503365.

VICENZA — Vicenza Military Community members celebrated Black History Month with an observance that took place in the Golden Lion Conference Center Feb. 27. The theme of the 2018 observance was “African Americans in Times of War.” Joel Blakeney was the guest speaker for the event, which was hosted by 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). Blakeney inspired the audience with his discussion on three African-American warriors: Andre Cailloux, who moved others to fight for freedom during the Civil War; Henry Johnson of the “Harlem Hellfighters” posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in World War I; and Doris Miller, awarded the Navy Cross for heroic actions at Pearl Harbor. Special guests also included the Vicenza Middle School Choir, Trill Village Dance Crew, and Baile con Sazon Dance Group. The event also included an award presentation and cake-cutting ceremony. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

4 Outlook March 9, 2018 Robotics team participates in tech challenge AVIANO AIR BASE — Vicenza High School's robotics team participated in the First Tech Challenge International Robotics Competition at Aviano High School-Middle School Feb. 28. The students constructed robots to hone their science and technology skills. Above left: VHS's "Java & the Hutts" get their robot inspected. Right: The team works on their robot in the pits. The team had some coding issues, and not all three of their robot's tools worked during the challenge. Community members who are interested in helping the team with Java coding should contact the school to inquire about a volunteer opportunity. (Courtesy photos) Health & Wellness Virtual Health reduces stress, time away from home

bile cart with medical instruments, video monitor, mi- Telehealth is the delivery of health-related crophone and speakers. services and information Then a specialty provider sitting at Landstuhl Regional via a myriad of technology solutions Medical Center will appear on the computer screen and will perform the exam with assistance from the nurse, speaking to both the patient and the nurse through the Story and photo by Tamara Passut video monitor. The audio, video and other health infor- Contributor mation is all sent over a secure Virtual Health network. Some appointments may require use of special camer- VICENZA — Since the U.S. Army Health Clinic–Vi- as which will be operated locally by the trained medic cenza started offering Virtual Health appointments about or nurse to help the specialist on the other end to see the one year ago, more than 600 patients have been treated specific need of the patient more clearly. by a medical provider in Landstuhl, Germany, without While not all referrals can be conducted through Virtu- the hassles of the commute. al Health, there are tremendous benefits when this type The time patients have saved amounts to thousands of of appointment is possible. Patients, families and mili- hours, keeping Soldiers in the mission and family mem- tary units see minimal work loss, less hassle, saved trav- bers close to home and their support systems. el funds, no long drive to LRMC with an overnight stay Virtual Health uses advanced telecommunication tech- and possible traffic. nologies to provide healthcare when long distances sep- Virtual Health appointments have doubled since arate the care team from the patient. throughout the first year they have been available at the These appointments are created from normal referrals USAHC-V. Overall, patients have had very positive ex- from a Military Treatment Facility health care provider periences, many of them sharing that it was easier than when a patient is referred to a specialist at another MTF. expected. The provider refers the patient, then the patient gets an Many patients also submit comments saying they think email with date and time of their appointment. Virtual Health should be used more often, because they When the patient arrives for their Virtual Health ap- were glad they didn’t have to travel to Germany for a pointment at the clinic, a specially trained staff member, 30-minute appointment. like a medical specialist or a nurse, performs all typical For more information, contact the USAHC-V Virtual Sgt. 1st Class Mikki Wente (standing), U.S. Army pre-appointment activities, like taking vital signs, mea- Health team at DSN 636-9555, comm. 0444-67-9555. Garrison Italy, meets with the orthopedic surgeon at suring height and weight and more. Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Dr. Veasna Srey, he The nurse also explains what the patient can expect Passut is the Patient Advocate and Public Affairs Nurse Peter Benson, RN-Telehealth Nurse in Vicenza, during the appointment, and the nurse will set up a mo- Representative for U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza. assists during the appointment. Decisions, decisions: Stay in bed or see a doctor? pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to through www.relayhealth.com by Tamara Passut reduce fever and body aches. Antihistamines and decon- If you have a weakened immune system or you or your Contributor gestants can help you breathe easier when you’re con- child start having significant symptoms such as difficul- gested as well. ty breathing, excessive chest or stomach pain, dizziness When you are sick with a viral infection, drinking plen- and lightheadedness despite rest and hydration, and/or — The flu can pack a nasty punch. It is like VICENZA ty of fluids and getting a lot of rest are the most benefi- severe vomiting, it is likely that you need to see your having a cold virus on steroids. cial recommendations. Draw down the shutters, curl up medical care team. Unfortunately, there isn’t a different outcome from go- and take it easy for a few days. Ensure you are hydrat- These can be signs your body may not be able to fight ing to the doctor versus staying at home and taking good ed by replenishing fluids often and drinking more water off the flu on its own. Make appointments through care of yourself from the comfort of your bed. than usual. www.TRICAREonline.com or call the clinic at DSN Staying home will certainly reduce your likelihood to Children tolerate high fevers (higher than 102 degrees 636-9000, comm. 0444-61-9000. spread the virus to others, and if you do go to the clinic – Fahrenheit) relatively well. Although it may be scary for A virus can quickly become an emergency in young wear a respiratory mask (available in waiting areas) and parents, it doesn’t necessarily mean the child needs to go children, elderly or those with weakened immune sys- wash your hands. to the doctor. tems. If you or a loved one who has been sick begins to Those with a healthy immunization system can expect If a fever doesn’t break after you have taken fever re- wheeze, have a bluish tint to their lips or skin, are hard to improvement from flu symptoms in about a week with ducers, call and leave a nurse telephone consult for your wake up, seem confused or have a high fever and a rash, proper home remedy treatments and over-the-counter primary care team or write your team a private message seek medical treatment right away.

5 Outlook March 9, 2018 Theatre takes on 'Princess and Pea' adaptation VICENZA — “Once Upon a Mattress” cast members perform during a dress rehearsal at Soldiers’ Theatre Feb. 28. The Broadway musical comedy runs through March 18 on Caserma Ederle. The production, directed by Jerry Brees, will be USAG Italy’s entry in the 2018 IMCOM- Europe Tournament of the Festival of Plays Competition. Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for youth. For reservations, email request to [email protected]. More photos may be found https://www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/albums/ 72157664371733637. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Robin Sampson (left), as Princess Winifred the Woebegone, and Kristi Fletcher, Queen Aggravain, perform "Shy" in Act One. Below: Jeremy Cates (left), the Minstrel, and John Valdespino, the Jester, perform "The Minstrel, The Jester and I."

Above: Kendall Seifert, as Lady Larken, sings "In a Little While" with Sir Harry, played by Herman Lockhart (not pictured). Parent & Child Effective praise is important part of positive parenting

and clothes put away. And I really appreciate that you her jacket all by herself. She may start to have less faith By Mieke VanderBorght Contributor cleaned up all on your own." in her abilities ("Gosh, if I get so much praise for do- After your child speeds through her math homework, ing something so ridiculously easy, I must not be very you encourage her with a heartfelt: “You're so smart!” competent") and in you when you encourage her for VICENZA — Good job! You're such a good kid! How But what happens when she struggles with the next real accomplishments ("I shouldn't listen to them; my many times do parents say these words of encourage- assignment, or even brings home a bad grade? If she's parents get really excited for every little thing I do"). ment? And rightly so: One of the best tools for positive smart when she succeeds, she must be stupid when she Finally, to round things off, the best praise is abso- parenting is giving praise. has trouble or -- gulp -- fails. lutely sincere and is as timely as possible. That is, say Praise can show your children that you love and appre- Tip No. 2: Praise effort, not achievement. When you it with a genuine ciation them, and importantly, lets them know when help your child see that success is because of effort, she smile and really they're doing something well. will be less likely to give up when challenged. Do this mean it. Offer praise that focuses But how many parents also know that experts and re- by offering praise that focuses on the work your children Sarcasm, compar- on the work your children search suggest that some kinds of praise are more effec- put into what they're doing. isons or competi- put into what they're doing tive than others? For instance, "You concentrated really well and tive comments can When your child does something well, it often just feels worked really hard on your math homework -- and you be confusing and natural to say something like, "Wow, that was amazing!" got through it so quickly!" ultimately hurtful But let's take a closer look at this kind of praise. Okay, so how about this one: It's art time and your to children. And praise is most effective when it is de- What did the child 2-year-old enthusiastically grabs as many crayons as he livered as close to the praiseworthy behavior as you do to deserve the One of the pillars of positive can and uses big arm strokes to scribble them all over the can get it. The longer you wait, the more the positive praise? From such paper. Cute? Yes. An enriching exercise in hand eye co- effects may get dampened by time. a generic statement, parenting is showing your ordination, fine motor control, and creative expression? One of the pillars of positive parenting is showing we, as readers, can't kids love and support Absolutely. The next Van Gogh? Probably not. your kids love and support. What better way to do that possibly know. And Tip No. 3: Be realistic. You can praise your budding than praising your children thoughtfully and purpose- guess what? Though artist without going overboard with, "That's an amazing fully? Giving effective praise can take some practice, children may be able to take a guess about what they did drawing." Often, children just want to be acknowledged but eventually it will start to come naturally. that was so amazing, they can't really be sure either. and they want your attention. So take a hint from tips And when you succeed at giving great encourage- Tip No. 1: Be specific. Remember that one of the No. 1 and 2 and acknowledge your child's efforts by fo- ment, don't forget to praise yourself for the wonderful most important jobs we have as parents is to guide and cusing on something specific. job you're doing raising a confident, successful little teach our children. The more specific we are about what You can try, "Wow, today you really liked to use red." person. they're doing well, the more we are teaching them what Children do not need excessive praise; in fact, when you good behavior is -- and the more they'll be able to repeat exaggerate, it can even end up making your children feel (VanderBorght has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology. She is an expert in early cognitive development in children. She is also the it in the future. silly and make you look insincere. Child Development Specialist/Media Educator and Family Advo- Did they clean up their room without being asked? This is also holds true for tasks that should be easy. cacy Program Parent-Child Educator and Emergency Placement Try, "Wow, your room looks so nice with all the toys Let's say you fawn over your 8-year-old for putting on Coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison Italy.)

6 Outlook March 9, 2018 Annual prayer breakfast VICENZA — Members of the Vicenza religious community gathered Feb. 18 in Caserma Ederle's Golden Lion to help celebrate the Vicenza Prayer Breakfast. More than 150 people from inside and outside the gate attended the annual event that was started by Abraham Vereide, a Norwegian immigrant and Methodist minister who lived in Seattle in the 1930's. The first president to attend a prayer breakfast was Dwight Eishenhower, who attended in 1953.

(Photo by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Chaplains discuss deployment Chapel Activities Chapel Services, Vicenza cycle support, combat stresses VMC Chapel Building 29, DSN 637-7575 by Maj. Jeremy Passut Sunday schedule U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs Office 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic 11 a.m.-noon Protestant LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambian De- 1:30-3 p.m. Gospel fense Force (ZDF) and United States 5-6 p.m. Contemporary Army Africa chaplain corps met at the Protestant ZDF conference center Jan. 23-25 to discuss African continental peacekeep- ing operations deployment cycle support Protestant Women’s Bible Studies and to study the emotional and spiritual 9:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays stresses of combat on the African conti- nent. The event, hosted by ZDF Chief of Protestant Men of the Chapel Chaplains Brig. Gen. Vincent Mwen- Bible Study 5:30-7 p.m. ya, was part of the ZDF chaplain corps Tuesdays multi-year developmental plan and a continuation of USARAF and Zambian chaplain collaboration. Saint Mark’s Catholic Women of the The developmental plan includes craft- Chapel ing a basic core curriculum and subse- 9 a.m.-noon Mondays quent training implementation for the en- tire joint force of the Zambian chaplain Youth of the Chapel corps. Warrant Officer Class 1 Wirgan Mwape from Zambian Defense Force, left, and Grades 6-12 5:30-8 p.m. The group discussed topics chosen by Wednesdays Mwenya, to include women and combat, Chaplain (Col.) David Lile, U.S. Army Africa command chaplain, participate in a suicide prevention training exercise during a January seminar in Lusaka, Zambia. suicide prevention, moral leadership de- During the seminar, the chaplains discussed peacekeeping operations deployment velopment and ethical behavior. cycle support and the emotional and spiritual stresses of combat on the African Bible/book studies “I have never felt so ready for deploy- continent. (Courtesy photo) Chapel Activity Room, Building 29 ment and also to help families of our 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays troops on deployment as I feel now be- ler, USARAF senior religious affairs Zambia has been actively involved with Gospel Service/Bible Study cause of the knowledge and insight I got noncommissioned officer, met with 31 peacekeeping operations and routine- from the seminar,” said Maj. Bossy Nk- chaplains and chaplain assistants from ly partners with USARAF for security The Church of Jesus Christ of homa, a Zambia hospital chaplain. the Zambian joint force during the eight- cooperation events on the African con- Latter-Day Saints “Zambian chaplains brought a wealth day exchange. tinent. The last chaplain exchange be- Building 395 6:30-7:30 a.m. of peacekeeping operations deployment “This group of chaplains has collec- tween the two took place in March 2017. Mon through Fri experience, from veterans of the Rwan- tively witnessed the 78 Zambian peace- Through defense institution building dan genocidal period to the present-day keeping deployment deaths to date,” exchanges, Mwenya hopes to learn from stresses of Central African Republic and Lile said. “Throughout two decades of U.S. Chaplain Corps programs of in- Jewish: Call chapel for more Democratic Republic of Congo,” said deployment, they have been an essen- struction and ultimately build an accred- information. USARAF Command Chaplain (Col.) tial element to an impeccable record of ited Zambian chaplain center and school David Lile. human rights and ethical behavior in the in Lusaka that will offer standardized Del Din Soldier Ministry Lile and Sgt. 1st Class George L. But- toughest neighborhoods of Africa.” training to all joint Zambian chaplains. Call DSN 637-4690 for information.

Chapel Services Camp Darby DSN 633-7267 comm. 050-54-7267

Sunday schedule 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic 10:30 a.m. Protestant

Protestant Women of the Chapel Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays

7 Outlook March 9, 2018 Are we there yet? Out & About by Anna Terracino Making gelato may be the coolest thing you do in Italy VMC Public Affairs Office

Story and photos by Karin J. Martinez MARKETS Outlook Editor VENETO ANZOLA DELL’EMILIA, Bologna — Lonigo (Vicenza): March 11, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Garibaldi, Piazza XX Settembre, Via elato lovers, unite! Opportuni- Ognibene (about 100 vendors) ties abound for those interested in tasting gelato, learning about Montegrotto (Padova): March 11, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., G Piazza 1º Maggio (about 70 vendors) the history of the icy treat, or trying your hand at making it. Portobuffolè (Treviso): March 11, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Whether stationed in Vicenza or Livor- Piazza Beccaro (about 250 vendors) no, travelers looking for a “cool” expe- rience in Italy need look no further than Carpigiani Gelato University is Vicenza: March 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza dei a two-hour drive to Carpigiani Gelato recognized internationally as the Signori, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza "breeding ground" of successful gelato Palladio, Piazza Biade and Piazza Castello (220 University and the Gelato Museum in the vendors) Emilia-Romagna region, near Bologna. entrepreneurs. Spend an afternoon at the university, Gelato Museum, and the Carpigiani Group was founded in 1946 Villafranca (Verona): March 11, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., gelateria. Piazza Castello (90 vendors) by brothers Bruto and Poerio Carlo Carpigiani, after the success of the first about gelato and see its development Abano Terme (Padova): March 18, 9 a.m.-6 automatic gelato machine, the Autogelat- through the decades, as well as gelato p.m., Piazza Caduti 1 (about 80 vendors) iera, in 1944. The university was found- molds, cone-making machines and deliv- ery bicycles. Bassano del Grappa: March 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., ed in 2003 as the education division of Piazza Terraglio Carpigiani, now the world’s leading Reservations are required for all work- maker of gelato- and ice cream-making shops and guided tours. Book online at Cittadella (Padova): March 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., www.gelatomuseum.com. If you’re not downtown squares and streets (about 100 equipment. vendors) Entrepreneurs from all over the world The Gelato Master Class includes hat, quite sure what best suits the needs of apron, educational materials, and the who want to open their own gelato shops your family or group, call them at +39 Este (Padova): March 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza opportunity to taste many flavors of (gelaterie) or become gelato masters at- 051 650 5306. Staff members speak mul- Maggiore and Via Matteotti (about 60 vendors) gelato. tiple languages and are happy to assist tend courses at the university for weeks at Godega di Sant’Urbano (Treviso): March a time, to learn from a renowned faculty Workshops are open to individuals, with your planning. 18, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Via Roma. (about 250 of experts. In fact, the complete four-lev- families, and small and large groups, and The Gelato Museum is open Tuesday vendors) el curriculum to become a gelatiere can you’ll even end up with a diploma to use through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for bragging rights. There are also meet- The best way to get to Carpigiani is by Malo (Vicenza): March 18, 9 .m.-7 p.m., Piazzale be accomplished in one month, for about Zanini and surrounding roads $5,000. Seminars are taught in Italian, ing rooms and team-building opportuni- car via highway A1. Exit at Bologna, English, French and German. ties, and a place to celebrate birthdays. Exit 3; using GPS, enter Via Magli, An- Montagnana (Padova): March 18, 8 a.m. to But you don’t have to spend a month — If you don’t want to make gelato, you zola dell’Emilia 40011. sunset, Piazza Maggiore 150 (about 60 vendors) Find the museum on Facebook at or that much money— at the university can learn about it. The Gelato Museum, Padova: March 18, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Prato della to learn some basics; there are a variety begun in 2012, is considered a cultural Carpigiani Gelato Museum; and Twitter Valle and Via Umberto I (about 180 vendors) of workshops that can be done in just an center for the study of the history, culture and InstaGram, Carpigiani1946. hour or two and cost anywhere from €20 and technology of gelato. Its mission: to Soave (Verona): March 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza Let us know you took this trip! Antonio Marogna and Corso Vittorio Emanuele to €50. They include gelato tasting, fami- educate people about the culture of qual- Post a photo on the USAG Italy (about 110 vendors) ly gelato making, gelato master class and ity, artisanal gelato. Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ more. Visitors may take a guided tour to learn VMCitaly. Or tag us: #VMCItaly. Verona: March 17, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Piazza S. Zeno (about 100 vendors) OPTIONS America’s Gift to My Generation (Continued from page 1) TUSCANY by Aliuna Schorn, 8th-grader Bolgheri (Livorno): March 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., creasing and have more than doubled downtown squares and streets If someone were to travel to our time from over a century ago, over the past four years. Add to that an increase in other international families Florence: (Tuscany): March 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., what would they notice? Aside from the new technology, I Piazza Santo Spirito and Borgo Tegolaio (about believe they would be confused by the way our perspective such as foreign contractors with Italian 100 vendors) on equal rights has changed. They would see women in companies vying for a limited number of military service, people of color with college degrees, and slots and we end up with more kids than Forte dei Marmi (Lucca): March 10-11, 8 a.m.-7 individuals allowed to practice their own religion. When I space,” said Potter. “As competition for p.m., Piazza Dante look back at how far we have come in the past century, I think acceptance into ISF is stiff and space is Montepulciano (Siena): March 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 about how far equality has come. America’s gift to my generation is equality for limited, some students may not be able p.m., Piazza Grande all, no matter what race, gender, or religion you practice. to enroll due to either lack of space or academic needs that can't be met there.” Piombino (Livorno): March 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 One way America has given us the gift of equality is through the start of p.m., Piazza Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Families not enrolled, whether due to Piazza Gramsci the Women’s Army Corps (WAC). Edith Rogers introduced the first bill to lack of space or appropriate academic establish a women’s auxiliary in May 1941. These brave women served in many options for their children, were previous- Pisa: March 10-11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza dei wars. In 1980, 16,000 women who had joined WAC were granted veterans’ ly left with only the option to homeschool Cavalieri benefits. In 1978, men and women were integrated within the U.S. Army. The their children. While homeschooling is a Women’s Army Corps has set the foundation for equal rights for women, Pistoia: March 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Cavour viable option for some students, it may and Via Bozzi allowing them to pursue many new career options. Gender equality is America’s not be for everyone. gift to my generation. Vicopisano (Pisa): March 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., “I think this decision is a good example Piazza Domenico Cavalca Another way America has given my generation the gift of equality is through of how the Army garrisons, DoDEA rep- resentatives and more important, the par- Certaldo (Florence): March 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., the Civil Rights Act in 1964. The Civil Rights Act outlawed segregation in Piazza Boccaccio and Via Cavour theaters, restaurants, and hotels. It also ended segregation in public places such ents, can work together to help military as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools. In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther families stationed overseas,” Potter said. Florence: March 17-18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fortezza King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Stokely Carmichael gave a For more information on the NDSP and da Basso Gardens, Viale Filippo Strozzi (about powerful speech at a student conference in 1966. He spoke on behalf of African eligibility, visit www.dodea.edu/non/ 130 vendors) Americans across the country who were tired of being treated like they were DOD. Lucca: March 17-18, a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza less than human beings because of their skin color. Black activists like Martin Antelminelli, Piazza S. Giovanni, Piazza San Luther King Jr. and Carmichael helped make it possible for my generation COMPETES Giusto, Via San Giovanni, Corte Bertolini (about to work alongside people of any race. Racial equality is America’s gift to my (Continued from page 1) 230 vendors) generation. and awards a cash prize: 1st-$250, 2nd- Marina di Grosseto (Grosseto): March 17-18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Via XXIV Maggio and Via Cadorna America’s gift to my generation is equality for everyone. It doesn’t matter $200 and 3rd-$150. Those winners then what race or gender you are. It doesn’t matter what religion you practice. The go on to compete at district level, and Pontedera (Pisa): March 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., main only thing that matters is that we are all equal. Together, we are American district-level winners go on to compete squares and streets downtown citizens, but above all we are human. If someone were to travel to our time from against all of Europe. Winning essays Ponte a Egola (Pisa): March 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., over a century ago, they would notice many changes in equal rights. What will from Europe get sent to the USA to com- Piazza Garibaldi and Via XXV Aprile we change for the next generation? pete at national level for a grand prize of $5,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Quarrata (Pistoia): March 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., (Submitted to the Outlook by Vicenza Middle School; see story, page 1) Washington, D.C. Piazza Risorgimento Schorn's essay is now being judged at Siena: March 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza del the national level. See essay at left. (VMS) Mercato

8 Outlook March 9, 2018 News briefs No application fee at the Golden Lion. Anyone who has University of Maryland University graduated in the past year or is within College is waving the $50 application 12 semester hours from graduation are fee. The application fee will be waived invited to participate. for anyone who attends an hourlong If interested, please stop by the Army webinar March 14 and applies for Education Center, Bldg. 126 on Caserma admission between then and 30 days Ederle, or contact by phone or email: after the webinar. Call or stop by the DSN 637-8141, comm. 0444-61-8141; Vicenza Education Center, Building [email protected] to pick 126, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. up an application. Applications for the to 6 p.m. Phone: DSN 314-637-8147, ceremony are due no later than May 1. comm. 0444-61-8147. Apply now for VCC scholarships Blended Retirement System The Vicenza Community Club offers Department of the Army Retirement three education scholarships this spring: Services Officer Mark Overberg will the High School Senior Scholarship conduct a Blended Retirement Services for 2018-19 academic year; Emi Fondi briefing March 26 at the post theater on Scholarship for adult VCC members; Caserma Ederle. All service members and Pia Manetti Scholarship for are encouraged to attend. Two sessions dependents of VCC members. Spring will take place: 9-10:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 2018 applications are open through p.m. An 18+ years briefing will take April 15. For more information, visit place for retiring Soldiers from 2:30-4 the VCC webpage at http://vccitaly.org/ p.m. scholarships. Or contact Rose Roorda, Each session will include a questions scholarships chairperson at scholar- and answers session, and the Army [email protected]; call 329-815-7024. Community Service financial counselor will be on hand. PCS’ing with school-age children Undefeated! The new system went into effect Jan. Families making a permanent change VICENZA — Members of Team Celtics, Vicenza Child & Youth Services 1. Active component members with of station with children currently minors basketball league, pose with their coaches Brett Smith and Rob fewer than 12 years of service and U.S. enrolled in school are asked to contact Rivera after an undefeated season. The players, ages 7-9, finished Army Reserve component members the school registrar as soon as possible their season (December to March) with a 6-0 record. with fewer than 4,320 points as of Dec. upon notice of PCS, to schedule a time (Photo by Wesley Cyrus) 31, 2017, are able to choose to opt in to pick up their children’s records. Ten to the system if they choose. The opt-in days’ advance notice is required during window started will end Dec. 31, 2018. the school year. Contact the retirement services officer at DSN 637-7747 or the ACS financial Make VA benefits appointments counselor at 634-8634 for more Anyone with questions about veterans At the movies information. benefits should make an appointment with the Department of Veteran Affairs OU on Ederle Overseas Military Service Coordinator Thoroughbreds The University of Oklahoma is now (OMSC). (Rated R) at Vicenza. An OU representative will The OMSC is available March 22- Two upper-class teenage be available every Wednesday from 23. Receive assistance with eBenefits girls in suburban Connecticut 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the Ederle Education enrollment, disability compensation, rekindle their unlikely Center, Building 126. claims development, education benefits, friendship after years of OU offers three graduate programs: housing, survivor benefits and more. growing apart. Together, Master of Human Relations, Master of Active-duty service members, veterans, they hatch a plan to solve International Relations, and Master of survivors, spouses and dependents may both of their problems — no Education. Additionally, the Human make individual appointments. Call matter what the cost. Relations program offers two graduate DSN 637-8155/8156, comm. 0444-61- certificates: Human Relations Diversity 8155/8156. Or email julie.machak@ and Development, and Helping Skills in serco-na.com or kathryn.dunbar@ Human Relations. serco-na.com. Mar 9 7 p.m. Thoroughbreds (R) Stop by the education center or send an 10 p.m. Gringo (R) Medical benvenuti email to [email protected] for Mar 10 3 p.m. A Wrinkle in Time in 3D (PG) more information about the programs. The U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza welcomes newcomers with their 6 p.m. Gringo (R) Federal resumè workshop 'benvenuti' healthcare briefing. The Mar 11 3 p.m. A Wrinkle in Time (PG) briefing takes place every Wednesday, Learn how to complete the "outline 6 p.m. Thoroughbreds (R) format" federal resumè – leveraging 1:15-2 p.m. in the training classroom Mar 14 7 p.m. Gringo (R) KSA’s, core competencies and at the health center. Tour the clinic and accomplishments. Identify the purpose ask questions. Children are welcome if Mar 15 7 p.m. Thoroughbreds (R) and components of a federal resumè. childcare cannot be arranged. Mar 16 7 p.m. Tomb Raider in 3D (PG-13) Learn how to create an effective resumè 10 p.m. 7 Days in Entebbe (PG-13) by evaluating job announcements and Stop smoking with QuitSmart using keywords for a targeted resumè. The U.S. Army Health Clinic-Vicenza Mar 17 3 p.m. Love, Simon (PG-13) Open to all transitioning service has a new option for tobacco cessation, a 6 p.m. Tomb Raider (PG-13) process called QuitSmart. The program members, family members, Department Mar 18 3 p.m. 7 Days in Entebbe (PG-13) of Defense civilian employees, retirees is free and available to all TRICARE and veterans. beneficiaries and Department of 6 p.m. Love, Simon (PG-13) The workshop takes place April 16, Defense/DoDEA civilians. There is a Mar 21 7 p.m. Tomb Raider (PG-13) one-hour orientation class, one-hour June 25, July 23, Aug. 28 and Sept. Mar 22 7 p.m. 7 Days in Entebbe (PG-13) 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Soldier for individual meeting with a provider, and Life-Transition Assistance Center, three one-hour group sessions every Mar 23 7 p.m. Pacific Rim Uprising in 3D (PG-13) Building 126, Room K. Please bring other week. For information on how 10 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) to sign up, call DSN 636-9508, comm. your own writing supplies to the Mar 24 3 p.m. Sherlock Gnomes in 3D (PG) workshop. Seating is limited, so you 0444-61-9508. must be registered to attend. Contact 6 p.m. Pacific Rim Uprising (PG-13) the SFL-TAP Center at DSN 314-637- EFMP Parents Connect Mar 25 3 p.m. Sherlock Gnomes (PG) Parents of children enrolled in the 8151/8152/8154/8153, or email usarmy. 6 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) usag-italy.imcom-europe.mbx.sfl-tap@ Exceptional Family Member Program mail.mil to register. are encouraged to join Parents Connect Mar 28 7 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) the first Wednesday of each month, Mar 29 7 p.m. Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) Education center graduation 1-2 p.m. at Army Community Service, Bldg. 108. The group is for parents to Every year, the Army Education Center Admission plays host to a Graduation Recognition meet other parents, network and share resources. For more information, call 3D first run: Adult $8.50/Under 12 $5.75 Ceremony to celebrate and honor the 3D second run: Adult $8/Under 12 $5.50 academic achievements of the military 0444-71-7500/8582, or visit the ACS First run: Adult $6.50/Under 12, $3.75; Second run: Adult $6/Under 12 $3.50 community. This year the ceremony will page on Facebook, @USAGItalyACS. Schedule is subject to change without notice. take place May 24 from 11 a.m. to noon

9 Outlook March 9, 2018 Out & About by Anna Terracino, VMC Public Affairs Office

La Festa del Papà Father’s Day March is a time of festivity in Italy. From celebrating new blooms to weather changes, March is also the time when Italians celebrate St. Joseph's Day or their Father's Day. While Americans celebrate it in the month of June, Italians honor their dads on March 19, known as St. Joseph's Day, to commemorate San Giuseppe, father of Jesus Christ and therefore, a fatherly symbol of love, compassion, kindness, generosity and acceptance. In some places, people light bonfires to celebrate this day, and annual donkey races are still held in some parts of Italy. Children usually buy gifts to their fathers as a sign of honor and reverence. Typical sweets are the St. Joseph's Day cream puffs, or Zeppole di San Giuseppe; they are more common in southern Italy but can also be found in some local pasticcerie (pastry shops).

VENETO & NEARBY St. Joseph's Day pastry 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; embroidery and patchwork exhibits Festa di San Giuseppe e Festa della Quaglia allo and workshops; sewing and T-shirts decorations Spiedo classes; creative techniques workshops for children. St. Joseph Festival and Spit-Roasted Quail Fair Admission fee: €12; reduced €10 (youth aged 13- Creativity Fair, Vicenza March 9-11, March 16-18 and March 21-25, 18, senior citizens over 60, groups of more than 10 Villaganzerla, about 9 miles south of Vicenza. Carnival persons). Free for children younger than 13. rides, fair trade market, craft show, painting and photo register now at Puro Sport, Via del Verme 3, the cafés exhibits; food booths featuring the traditional spit- Haru no Kaze – Vento di Primavera at the Palladio Mall, San Bortolo Hospital cafè, Pomi roasted quail and other local specialties open at 7 p.m. Japanese Spring Wind Festival Copy Line, Via Adenauer, Framarin restaurant, Viale Charity raffle, live music and dancing starts at 9 p.m. March 16-25, Vicenza. Haru no Kaze means “spring Battaglione Framarin, Fogher restaurant, Viale Diaz, wind” and symbolically indicates the arrival of spring or March 18 the StraVicenza Point, in Campo Marzo, Carnevale/Carnival with its wind that carries away the winter — giving 7:30-9:45 a.m. Registration fee is €4 and €2 for children March 10, Camisano Vicentino, 6-9 p.m. Float parade way to new life. Workshops on typical Japanese food, younger than 14; cost includes bib number, snack and departs at 7:30 p.m. from Piazza Costituzione; food kimono clothing, origami, ikebana, bonsai. Free classes medical coverage. Bag storage service is available for booths and entertainment. In case of inclement and workshops; seating is limited. Reserve your seat by €1. weather, the event will be cancelled. calling 345-649-7944. An English-speaking operator is available. Di Carta/Papermade Bollicine in Villa Works in Paper Exhibit “Bubbles in Villa” - Wine Fair Model Expo Through March 25, Schio, Palazzo Fogazzaro, Via March 10-11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Mirano (Venezia), Villa March 17-18, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Verona, Viale del Lavoro Fratelli Pasini 44. Open Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.- Barchessa XXV Aprile, Via Mariutto 1. The €30 entrance 8, about 38 miles west of Vicenza. Miniature trains, 12:30 p.m. and 3:30-7 p.m. The exhibit is a collection fee includes a professional tasting glass, a door strap planes, trucks, cars; historical models, kites, and shows; of works in paper that include different formats such cup, a pen and a catalog where producers are listed. hands-on workshops. Entrance fee: €15. Reduced: €13 as prints, books, and great variety of paper crafts. Free. The wine tasting is reserved for adults, admission for for children between 12 and 16; € 5 children aged 6-11; children accompanied by parents is €1. Get a discount free for children younger than 6. Van Gogh Alive Exhibit (€25) by buying your ticket online before March 9 at Through April 2, Verona, Palazzo della Gran Guardia, https://www.bollicineinvilla.it/. Fiera Militare Triveneto Piazza Brà; Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Military Fair Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.- Sagra del Mandorlo March 17-18, Santa Lucia di Piave (Treviso); March 17, 9 p.m. Verona, Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Piazza Almond Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; March 18 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Exhibit and sale Brà; Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fridays- March 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Arquà Petrarca (Padova). of vintage uniforms, medals and decorations; technical Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Almonds and local product sale. Guided 3km nature tools modeling and cutlery, military documents and Explore Van Gogh’s work and life experiences during walking tour starts at 2 p.m.; music and dance shows at books. Entrance fee: €7 or €5 if you purchase your the period 1880 to 1890. Entrance fee: €14; reduced 4 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be ticket on at https://www.venetoingrigioverde.com/ €12. postponed to March 18. info/biglietto-ridotto.html?view=form; reduced €5 for children ages 10-14; free for children under 10. Van Gogh – Tra il Grano e il Cielo Orto Giardino Van Gogh Exhibit – Between Wheat and Sky Exhibit of floriculture, nursery products, Fiera Antiquaria Through April 8,Vicenza, Palladian Basilica, Piazza horticulture and outdoor furniture Antique Fair dei Signori, Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Through March 11, Pordenone, Viale Treviso, 1, about March 17-25, weekdays, 3-8 p.m., Saturdays and Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. The main works by 90 miles northeast of Vicenza. Mondays-Fridays 2:30- Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Padova, Via Tommaseo 59, Van Gogh are on display, featuring over 120 works 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays 9:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; about 24 miles southeast of Vicenza. Antique furniture among paintings and drawings. Entrance fee: €14; admission fee: €8; reduced €6 for children 13-18. Free and rugs; glass art products; jewelry, museum reduced €11 (for students younger than 26 and senior entrance for children younger than 13. collections, paintings and sculptures. Admission citizens older than 65); €8 (children 6-17); free for fee: €8; reduced €4 for children age 13-17 and senior children younger than 6. Sport Expo – La fiera dello sport giovanile citizens older than 65; free for younger than 13. Youth Sports Fair Rivoluzione Galileo. L’arte incontra la scienza March 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Verona, Viale del Lavoro Processo alla Vecia Fila Galileo Revolution. Art Meets Science 8, about 38 miles west of Vicenza. The aim of this fair Procession of the Old Lady Through April 22, Padova, Monte di Pietà Palace, is to promote sport activities, which provide children March 18, 2-10 p.m., Monte di Malo. Local crafts Piazza Duomo; weekedays 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturdays- and youth with many opportunities to grow both and product exhibit and sale opens at 2 p.m.; 4 p.m. Sundays and Italian holidays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. This physically and socially. Information and demonstration parade of the Vecia Fila downtown. Veneto folk songs; exhibit aims to investigate the influence of Galileo’s of volleyball, football, basketball, rugby, tennis, fire-eaters and flag throwers. Food booths open at 5 discoveries on art history and on people’s perception archery, canoeing/kayak; great fun for children and p.m.; 6 p.m. live music with the local band; 7:30 p.m. of the universe. Entrance fee: €12; reduced: €10. their parents. Free entrance by registering at http:// procession of the Vecia Fila and her burning at 10 p.m. www.dnasportconsulting.somee.com/SportExpo/ I Love Lego Exhibit Registrazione.aspx. http://www.sportexpoverona.it/ No Driving Sunday EXTENDED through April 22, Tuesday-Sunday, March 18 has been declared a “no driving day” 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Monday 2:30-7:30 p.m., Verona, Irlanda in Festa in Vicenza in all ZTL (no traffic zone) areas. The AMO Palazzo Forti, Via Abramo Massalongo 7. Five Irish Fest ordinance applies to all vehicles including SETAF different "worlds in miniature" cover dozens of square March 14-18, Padova, Geox Theatre, Via Tassinari registered vehicles. Vicenza city residents cannot use meters of exhibition space. Entrance fee: €8; reduced 1, about 24 miles southeast of Vicenza. Typical Irish their vehicles from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the historic city €4 (children 6-12). cuisine and beers; live Celtic music and Irish dance, center and adjacent neighborhoods. Free parking at kick boxing, carnival rides. Free entrance to all concerts Stadio and Via Cricoli parking lots, and free buses Botero Exhibit and events; for a detailed program, visit http://www. from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EXTENDED through April 22, Verona, Palazzo zedlive.com/irlandainfesta/. Forti, Via Achille Forti 1; Mondays, 2:30-7:30 p.m.; StraVicenza Marathon Tuesdays-Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The exhibition Abilmente, Mostra-atelier della manualità creativa The annual StraVicenza 2km, 5km and 10km runs is divided into sections devoted to the different themes, Bricolage and Manual Creativity Fair will take place March 18 at 10 a.m. Start and finish to include sculpture, versions by ancient masters, March 15-18, Vicenza, Via dell’Oreficeria 16. Hours will be on Viale Roma, across the main train station; religion, politics, and Latin American life. Entrance

10 Outlook March 9, 2018 Out & About fee: €14 (includes audio guide). CiocoSì Chocolate Festival Andy Warhol Exhibit Through March 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Siena, Piazza CONCERTS/SPORTS Through May 1, Treviso, Casa dei Carraresi, Via del Campo. Best Italian chocolate exhibit and sale; Palestro 33/38. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; chocolate tasting; cooking and Choco Barman shows; Toto – March 10 Assago (Milan); March 23 Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. This exhibit focuses Tango&Chocolate exhibit; chocolate chess tournament on the concept of superstars. Entrance fee: €12; and entertainment for children. Free entrance. Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) reduced €10 (students younger than 26); €8 (children Thirty Seconds to Mars – March 16 Rome; March 6-18); free for younger than 6. Mostra Mercato del Tartufo 17 Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna), Sept. 8 Truffle Exhibit and Sale Marcus Miller – March 23 Rome; March 26 Frida Kahlo – Oltre il mito March 10-11 and March 17-18, Cigoli (San Miniato, Bologna; March 27 Milan Frida Kahlo – Beyond the myth Pisa), Via Lodovico Cardi. Opens Saturdays at 7 p.m. G3 – Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Uli Jon Roth – Through June 3, Milan, Mudec, Museo delle Culture, and Sundays at noon and again at 7 p.m.; exhibit and April 2 Rome, April 3 Florence, April 4 Milan Via Tortona 56. A full exhibition dedicated to Frida sale of truffles, other local products and wine. Free Bob Dylan – April 3-5 Rome; April 7 Florence; Kahlo, from the beginning of her career until the tasting of local truffle specialties; demonstration of April 8 Mantova; April 9 Milan; April 26 Jesolo; latest steps of her artistic production. The works on truffle excavation, and largest truffle competition; April 27 Verona display are divided into five sections: politics, women, magic show and live music. Norah Jones – April 8 Milan; April 9 Torino violence, nature and death. Sagra del Neccio Afterhours– April 10 Assago (Milan) Il silenzio assordante di Chernobyl Neccio Fair Roger Waters – April 17-18 Assago (Milan); Chernobyl’s Deafening Silence March 11 and March 18, from 2 p.m., San Quirico April 21-22 and April 24-25 Casalecchio di Reno Through Aug. 26, 2-8 p.m. (last entrance at 6 p.m.), di Valleriana (Pescia, Pistoia), Piazza Garibaldi. Necci (Bologna); July 11 Lucca; July 17-18 Assago Vicenza, former Caserma Borghesi, Via Borgo Casale are thin Tuscan chestnut pancakes made with chestnut Phil Rudd – May 5 Bologna; May 13 Rome 49. Multimedia exhibit on the Chernobyl nuclear flour and water and filled with ricotta or Nutella. In the Anastacia – May 6 Brescia; May 7 Rome; May 9 accident and its consequences. Entrance fee: €8; free morning, guided visits to the local medieval town of Bologna; May 10 Milan for children younger than 10. San Quirico. Martin Barre (Jethro Tull’s guitarist) – May 9 Lugagnano di Sona (Verona) La Partita a Scacchi a personaggi viventi Irlanda in Festa The Vamp – May 22 Milan Live Chess Game Irish Fest Patti Smith – June 10 Rome Sept. 7-9, Marostica, Piazza degli Scacchi, about 18 March 16-17 and March 24, 7 p.m.-midnight; Gun ‘N’ Roses – June 15 Florence miles north of Vicenza. Grand opening Sept. 7 at 9 Florence, Auditorium Flog, Via Michele Mercati 24 Iron Maiden – June 16 Florence; July 9 Milan; July p.m., Sept. 8-9, 9 p.m. This chess match commemorates b. Typical Irish cuisine and beer; live Celtic music the historic chess match of 1454. The game is a re- and Irish dancing, kick boxing, carnival rides. Free 17 Trieste enactment of the match that Lord Taddeo Parisio entrance to all concerts and events. Ozzy Osbourne – June 17 Florence held to determine the marriage of his daughter. Marilyn Manson – June 19 Milan Purchase tickets well in advance online at http://www. Sagra delle Frittelle Shakira – June 21 Assago (Milan) marosticascacchi.it/it/partitaascacchi/ticket.html#1. Frittelle Fair Liam Gallagher – June 21 Milan http://www.marosticascacchi.it/#1. March 17-18, Montefiorale, (Greve di Chianti, Pearl Jam – June 24 Padova Florence). Food booths open at 2 p.m. Saturday and 10 Sons of Apollo – June 24 Milan a.m. Sunday. The rice frittelle are cooked in a two meter Billy Idol – June 28 Padova Irish Fest, Padova frying pan and are served with the local vin santo Santana – June 29 Padova (holy wine), a sweet dessert wine unique of Tuscany Simple Minds – July 5 Marostica region. Free shuttle service from Piazza Trento to the Ringo Starr – July 8 Lucca; July 9 Marostica; July Montefiorale Castles; show and live music March 18 11 Rome from 3 p.m. Deep Purple – July 9 Verona Palio dei Somari Lenny Kravitz – July 16 Verona; July 17 Lucca Donkey Race Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – July 17 Lucca Torrita di Siena (Siena) James Taylor – July 20 Lucca; July 22 (Pompei, March 17: from 3 p.m. medieval market, food booths Naples); July 23 Terme di Caracalla (Rome) and street artists; 6:30 p.m. in Piazza Matteotti King Crimson – July 22-23 Rome; July 25 Lucca; historical re-enactment; 9:30 p.m., medieval live music July 27-28 Venice and shows. Scorpions – July 23 Verona March 18: 10 a.m. Somarando free donkey rides Sting – July 28 Rome; July 29 Verona; July 30 TUSCANY for children; 10:30 a.m., medieval market; 4 p.m. Naples entertainment with drummers and flag throwers; 7 Eminem – Sept. 7 Milan p.m. food booths; street artists, 9:45 p.m. Knights U2 – Oct. 15 Assago (Milan) show; 9:30 p.m. medieval live music and shows. Sagra del Baccalà David Garrett – Oct. 17 Rome; Oct. 19 Florence; Cod Fish Fair Torciata di San Giuseppe Oct. 20 Assago (Milan) March 9-11, Orbetello (Grosseto), Via dello Stadio 8. Saint Joseph torchlight procession and festival Food booths featuring cod fish and many other local March 17-19, Pitigliano (Grosseto), Piazza della ITALIAN ARTISTS specialties open at 7:30 p.m. and, on Sunday, also at Giovanni Allevi – March 15 Venice noon. Entertainment and music. Repubblica and Piazza Garibaldi. This annual event celebrates the arrival of spring. Daily guided visits Ornella Vanoni – March 21 Bologna Sagra del Tartufo Marzuolo to the Etruscan caves; food booths feature local Gianni Morandi – March 22 Padova; March 28 Marzuolo Truffle Fair specialties, vin brulè and typical Saint Joseph Day Assago (Milan) March 9-11, March 16-18 and March 23-25, Certaldo pastries. Open at 6 p.m.; March 17 at 9:30 p.m. Gianna Nannini – March 29 Casalecchio di Reno (Florence). Food booths featuring many traditional torchlight parade; March 18, 10 p.m. marathon; March (Bologna); April 6 Conegliano (Treviso); April 7 specialties prepared with local truffles, wine and 19, 6 p.m. flag throwers and historical group parade; 9 Padova; April 11 Livorno; April 13 Assago (Milan) desserts open at 8 p.m. and on Sundays also at noon. p.m. the torciatori (torchbearers) place a puppet made Angelo Branduardi – April 10 Milan; April 20 of straw representing the winter (called invernacciu) on top of a huge bonfire and burn it at 10 p.m. Its ashes Torino Tonfano Street Food Lorenzo Live – May 15-16, and May 21-22; March March 9-11, 11 a.m.-11:45 p.m., Marina di Pietrasanta, are collected and kept in the houses as a sign of good omen; flag throwers and fire shows. 10-11, March 13-14; March 16-17 Verona; March Piazza XXIV and Via Versilia. Italian and international 19-20 Florence street food specialties, music and dancing. Sagra delle Frittelle Vasco Rossi – June 6-7 Padova Sagra del Cinghiale e del Tortello Frittelle Festival Ennio Morricone – June 16-17 Rome Wild Boar and Tortello Fair Through March 19, Saturdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and March 10-11, Scarperia (Florence). Food booths Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., San Donato in Collina, OTHER featuring a wide variety of local specialties open at 7 Rignano Sull’Arno (Florence). Food booths feature a FIM Superbike World Championship – May 5, p.m. on Saturdays and at noon and 7 p.m. on Sundays. variety of frittelle (fried dough), the famous vin santo July 6-8 Misano Adriatico (Rimini) (sweet wine), and other local specialties. This year, also MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Fiera del Cioccolato Artigianale gluten-free frittelle. – May 11-13 Imola (Bologna) Chocolate Fair Monet Experience e gli Impressionisti Through March 11, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Florence, Monet Experience and the Impressionists Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, Piazza SS. Annunziata. More than 40 exhibitors Palladio Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone. Through May 1, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Florence, Piazza from all over Europe offer a great assortment of it and www.geticket.it. chocolates; cooking shows and chocolate workshops Santo Stefano 5. A multimedia exhibit of Monet's masterpieces on giant display screens. Entrance fee: held by master chocolatiers; games and workshops for Follow us on Pinterest for all of these events and children, chocolate tasting. Free entrance. €13; reduced: €10 for students and senior citizens older than 65: €8 (children 6-12); free for children younger morem www.pinterest.com/USAGItaly. than 6. See Markets, page 8.

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ODR, Caserma Ederle transportation and guided tour. activities, meeting other parents ENTERTAINMENT & TRIPS Innsbruck is the capital of the Bring your passport. and making new friends. For Tirolean region and has all the charm information, call DSN 634-7567, and tradition you'd expect from an Lucerne, Switzerland Express comm. 0444-71-7567. Yellow Pin Bowling alpine village. There will be free time March 31, 4:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., $95 Friday & Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. to explore historical sites, shop, and ODR, Caserma Ederle Interviewing Skills The Arena, Caserma Ederle enjoy local cuisine and drinks.The Visit Lucerne, gateway to central March 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bowl a strike on your first ball with group will also visit Ambras Castle, Switzerland. Enjoy a guided tour and ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle the yellow pin in the number one located above Innsbruck. The castle's visit the old town and water tower. Learn effective strategies to prepare position and receive a free game. cultural and historical significance After the tour, enjoy free time for to make a great first impression, Or enjoy some great food from the is inseparably linked with the lunch and shopping on the famous answer questions effectively and land Strike Zone Snack Bar while enjoying personality of Archduke Ferdinand Hertensteinstrasse. Passport required. your next position. Takes place every free Wi-Fi. Each game costs $3; $2.50 II (1529–1595), a true “Renaissance third Tuesday; sign up no later than shoe rental. prince” who was an enthusiastic two days before the class. patron of the arts and sciences. Don't CLASSES & WORKSHOPS BOSS Veneto Walk/Hike/Run forget your passport. Spouse Sponsorship Training March 11, 6:30-11 a.m., 2,50 euros March 20, 1-2 p.m. Susegana Darby Parents' Night Out Breastfeeding Basics ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle Every second Sunday of the month, March 17, 5:45-11 p.m. March 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to be a successful sponsor single and geographically separated $20 per child ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle at this training. Participants will Soldiers can join BOSS outdoors to ODR, Caserma Ederle Learn all about the benefits of learn about available resources and discover local surroundings and get Enjoy a night out while Child & Youth breastfeeding with a lactation the sponsorship process. This is a some exercise. Various course lengths Services looks after your children. A consultant. fun and friendly open forum that for all skill levels; local information light snack will be provided during allows for discussion, comments and door prize drawings at the finish; the evening. Register and pay at any Stress Relief Coloring and questions. Help make someone's free refreshments at multiple rest CYS facility or register online. Call March 14, 5-6:30 p.m. transition to Italy better. Register by stops. BOSS takes participants to the DSN 633-7681, comm. 050-54-7681. Library, Caserma Ederle calling DSN 634-7617, comm. 0444- start location. Join the library staff for an evening 71-7617. Ski/Snowboard Trip: Arabba of stress relief coloring. They'll have Library Lego® Club March 24, 5 a.m.-8 p.m., $50 supplies available to create a colorful Creative Expressions for Teens March 13, 20 & 27 ODR, Caserma Ederle bookmark or poster. All supplies March 22, 1:30-3 p.m. 3:30-5 p.m. Arabba is one of the most well known will be provided — just bring your Library Teen Loft, Caserma Ederle Library, Caserma Ederle resorts in the Dolomiti SuperSki creativity. Limited to 20 participants; The art center and the library Drop in to the library on Tuesdays area. It's also a great launching point must be 16 years or older to are proud to present "Creative and let your children explore their for anyone considering circling participate. Sign up at the library. Expressions." This is the youth creativity with the library's Lego® the entire Sella Ronda. As one of version of the Art Center's popular collection. All Lego®s are provided. the largest resorts in Italy, Arabba Preschool Story Time Resiliency Through Art program Open to ages 4-12 years. features terrain for everyone to March 15, 22 & 29 and is a great way for youth to be enjoy. Bring euros for lift tickets and 10:30-11:15 a.m. provided with a creative outlet. The Darby "Go Green" Kick Back Night food, ski/snowboard equipment, and Library, Caserma Ederle class is "open art" with a variety of March 16, 6-10 p.m., $5 appropriate clothing. Join the library staff for weekly materials. No prior art experience is Youth Centers, Camp Darby storytime. There is a different theme needed or required. Youth can celebrate St. Patrick's Day The Republic of San Marino each week. This event is geared and being green by learning about March 24, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., $95 toward children ages 3 to 5 years old. recycling and conserving energy. ODR, Caserma Ederle Activities include making a craft, FITNESS & SPORTS Participants will enjoy food, fun, and Leave Italy without actually leaving listening to stories and meeting new time to relax with friends. Italy. San Marino is a republic friends. surrounded by Italy. This microstate Warrior Yoga at Del Din Innsbruck, Austria claims to be the oldest surviving Sketchbook Sessions March 20, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and Ambras Castle sovereign state and constitutional March 16 & 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $5 per class/$35 for 10 classes March 17, 5 a.m.-10 p.m., $95 republic in the world. Cost includes $5 per class (plus sketchbook) Fitness Center, Caserma Del Din Art Center, Caserma Ederle All levels of experience are welcome, Learn to use your sketchbook but come prepared to work hard and as a means to create every day. work up a sweat. Participants will learn simple sketching techniques and use of Variety of fitness classes mixed media and watercolor. Dates & time vary $5 per class/$35 for 10 classes Intro to Framing Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle March 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $40 Zumba®, Yoga, Cycling, Pilates, Art Center, Caserma Ederle Power Pump, Kettlebell Strength & This class will teach the step-by- Conditioning, and HIT Fit. Stop step process of framing photos and by the fitness center to learn more. artwork while giving participants Purchase tickets for all fitness classes the certification to be able to use at the front desk and present to the framing studio. Bring a 5"x7" instructor. photo or smaller to frame. All other materials will be provided. Space is BOSS Midnight Games: limited to six participants. Register Dodgeball in person, by phone, 0444-61-7846, or on WebTrac. March 16, 8-11 p.m. Fitness Center, Caserma Del Din Resumè Development Training Kick off your weekend with some Every first Wednesday of the month 5-versus-5 dodgeball with Better 9:30-10:30 a.m. Opportunities for Single Soldiers. ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle You'll have a chance to crush the Learn to write an effective federal competition with this schoolyard resumè. Highlight your transferable favorite. Sign up at the fitness center skills and accomplishments and by March 15. learn to make your resumè stand out. Register at least two days before the Taekwondo class. Contact ACS for information Dates & time vary at 0444-71-6884/7500. $12 per class/$70 for 8 classes Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle Romp & Stomp Playgroup Self defense class based upon the Every Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Taekwondo techniques that will SKIES, Bldg. 308, Caserma Ederle provide students with the tools for Open to parents and infant/toddler self defense. children, ages 0-3 years. Provided by the New Parent Support Program, For more events and information, see participants can expect open the FMWR calendar on the USAG Italy playtime, songs, indoor/outdoor website: www.italy.army.mil.

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