and Darby Military Communities www..army.mil February 9, 2018 | Vol. 51 | Issue 3 What’s Inside Senior leaders focus on force protection

by James E. Brooks 2 USAG Italy Public Affairs Officer Elementary school displays 'Read Across America' VICENZA — Italian and American leaders from Vicenza and Camp Darby poster contest winners Army communities met here Jan. 30-31 for a two-day Senior Leader Conference to discuss ways installations, military 3 personnel, and their families can be bet- New floor at fitness center ter protected. The conference was the first to bring the leaders of Army communities in Italy 5 together to focus on a single topic: force protection. Leaders develop leaders at “This was the first of a series of discus- 509th Signal Battalion sions focused on improving the securi- ty posture and force protection with our leaders here in Italy. We have to decide what is best and how to proceed,” said Discussing force protection was the No. 1 priority in the senior leaders' conference. 6 Pictured at the table, clockwise from left are: Camp Darby Italian Base Commander U.S. Army Garrison Italy Commander Annual spelling bee Col. Renato Vaira; Col. Erik M. Berdy, U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander; Col. Erik M. Berdy. Vicenza Italian Base Commander Col. Umberto D'Andria; and Command Sgt. Maj. The two-day conference was designed Mason L. Bryant, USAG Italy command sergeant major. (Photo by Laura Kreider, to stimulate discussion on a wide range VMC Public Affairs Office) 7 of issues focused on protecting military Teen Dating Violence installations from a range of threats such Darby military communities are more opportunity for the garrison staff, garri- Awareness Month as terrorism, organized crime and cyber- than 200 miles away from each other. son commander, and both Italian base security. Challenged with protecting mil- According to USAG Italy Provost Mar- commanders to dedicate two days re- itary forces and families in austere de- shal Lt. Col. Michael Parsons, this dis- affirming our strong bond and -partner fense budget times, Italian and American cussion is an opportunity to find common ship. The collaborative effort helped us 8 leaders also face the challenge of geo- ground and uncover some best practices. BOSS takes to the slopes graphic separation. Vicenza and Camp “This security forum provided a great See LEADERS, page 4 10 Open house at Art Center Installation pays Out & About tribute to Italian WWI namesake

by Karin J. Martinez Outlook Editor Carnevale, Viareggio VICENZA — A centennial celebration honoring the legacy of Maj. Carlo 12 Ederle took place here today at the Eternal FMWR events, activities Flame in front of Building 1, and brought together installation leadership, members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8862 and invited guests. Info-X Ederle, for whom Caserma Ederle is named, was an artillery officer in the Italian army during Join Vicenza community World War I and was killed in action Dec. 4, leaders at the February 1917, on the Piave River at age 25. He is laid to Information Exchange, rest in , the city of his birth. also known as Info-X. The ceremony, organized by VFW Post 8862 in coordination with Italian Army Upstairs in the Arena personnel, included deployment of the Artillery 8:30-11 a.m. Associations of Verona, Vicenza, Padova and Feb. 14 Venice; laying a wreath at the war memorial; and reading the citation for Ederle’s Gold New format with Medal for Military Valor, which he earned for information tables to his bravery, combat experience and exemplary peruse and ask questions duty. The medal is equivalent to the United about services/resources States military’s Medal of Honor. It was in Vicenza posthumously awarded to Ederle by King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy. The Garrison Commander Andrea Ederle, nephew of the hero, was an will share results of the honored guest at the 100th anniversary event. Quality of Life survey and VICENZA — Seven-year-old Brayden Borjas colors his drawing during the Art Center Open House Jan. 26 on Caserma Ederle. He thanked everyone involved for celebrating take questions from the the memory of his uncle and talked about the audience He and his sister Isabelle, accompanied by their mother Michelle, joined many members of the Vicenza Military Community at the Carlo Ederle Foundation, which Andrea’s center to see what the facility offers, while enjoying refreshments father began in 1964. All are welcome! and music. See related photo, page 12. (Photo by Laura Kreider, “I have no merit in being the nephew of Carlo VMC Public Affairs Office) Ederle,” he said. “But I have the privilege of *Paid breakfast option will be available See NAMESAKE, page 4 School celebrates 'Read across America Day'

VICENZA — Read Across Amer- ica Day, held annually on a school day closest to that date in celebra- tion of Dr. Seuss's birthday, will be officially observed March 2 this year. Schools and libraries take a lead role in making this day happen across the United States — and for American children abroad. At Vicenza schools, Read Across America Week will be celebrated Feb. 26-28. However, Vicenza Ele- mentary School has already gotten a head start on the celebration with a poster contest (1st- through 3rd- place winners seen here). Also as part of the observance, VES would like to invite commu- 1st place, K-2 nity members to participate in the Natalie Cooper, Grade 2 Guest Reader Program. Those who would like to read to elementary students on Feb. 26 may sign up now. Highlights of the program are 1st place, 3-5 as follows: lReaders may bring a favorite Shannon Flaherty, Grade 5 children's book or read one from the school. lReaders will read to a group of 20 to 40 students in a relaxed set- ting. lYou don't have to have children in the elementary school to partic- ipate. lIt will only take about 30 min- utes. Those interested should contact Hillary Gillett at VES, hillary.gil- [email protected]. 2nd place, K-2 Participants will receive a confir- mation email no later than Feb. 23. Athena Peck, Grade 1

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2 Outlook February 9, 2018 Fitness center gets new floor CASERMA EDERLE — A new floor is just one improvement that will be made at the fitness centers across U.S. Army Garrison Italy over the next year. The floor, installed this month at the Ederle fitness center, was replaced to provide more support and stability. Pictured here, Feb. 5, are (clockwise from left): Seth Tilton, Meaghan Staudenmaier (handstand), Devon Rust, Christian Mendez, Tatiana Rosario and Nikki Hetzko.

(Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office)

Paratrooper makes history, serves proudly From April until her recent change by Spc. Charlton Pope of duty station, Shouse worked in the Public Affairs Office 173rd Airborne Brigade Public Affairs Office, primarily as a photographer. VICENZA— History was made in According to Shouse, her perspective November when about 100 American of the Army has changed since working paratroopers of 173rd Airborne Brigade in the new career field; from wanting jumped with the Serbian Army near to finish her contract and get out of the Belgrade, Serbia. Army, she now wanted to see where her The exercise that took place Nov. career with the Army will go. 16 was the first in a step to strengthen While in Italy, Shouse has had the a relationship between the U.S. and opportunity to travel to about 10 different Serbian militaries, contributing to countries – not a bad accomplishment regional security and peace. for someone who had previously only Among those who exchanged foreign left the state of Florida a number of jump wings was the first and only times small enough to count on a single female to have jumped with Serbians, hand. 21-year-old Spc. Cheyenne Shouse of The Soldier speaks highly of her Deland, Fla. experiences while being stationed here. Shouse was providing photo coverage These experiences include participating for the jump on Batajnica Airfield in Operation Market Garden, an annual when a Serbian soldier challenged her memorial jump in the Netherlands in and her ability to jump. The comment The sergeant major of the Serbian paratroopers looks over the shoulder remembrance of one of the largest Allied was overheard by Command Sgt. Maj. of Spc. Cheyenne Shouse,173rd Airborne Brigade photojournalist, operations of World War II. She said she Wayne Wahlenmeier of 2nd Battalion, immediately following a historic combined jump including American and truly enjoyed her experiences in PAO 503rd Infantry Regiment, who promptly Serbian paratroopers. (Photo by Lt. Col. John Hall, 173rd Airborne Brigade -- the travel to multiple countries, and made arrangements for Shouse to be Public Affairs Officer) being a part of the 173rd, where she was on the jump in order to prove just how always challenged to be a better Soldier. capable and effective all “Sky Soldiers” Proving herself dedicated and eager specialist until April 2017 after coming Shouse is headed back to the United are. to learn, the young Soldier was able to back from Air Assault School. In April, States after her time in Italy, where Shouse has been serving in the Army volunteer to attend airborne school and, during a room inspection, her sergeant she will be assigned to 3rd Special for close to three years. She started her upon graduation, Shouse received her major took notice of her passion for Forces Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. She military career at Fort Jackson, S.C., orders: she was going to Italy. Before photography. Shortly afterwards, at her will continue there in her original where she attended Basic Combat she knew it, she was on a flight almost first sergeant’s change of responsibility capacity as an ammunition specialist, Training. Upon completion, she moved halfway around the world. ceremony, she was called out in front of and says she looks forward to the new on to Advanced Individual Training at She was assigned to Brigade Support the formation and told she’d no longer experience and the opportunity to work Fort Lee, Va., where she trained to be an Battalion upon arrival to the 173rd, be standing in formation. Instead, she’d in the Special Forces community further ammunition specialist. where she worked as an ammunition be taking pictures of it. serving her country.

If you could have a conversation with any U.S. President, living Speak Out or deceased, who would it be? What would you want to know? By Laura Kreider and Karin J. Martinez

Sgt. Wesley Cyrus Spc. Sovanarith Sok Staff Sgt. Shalonda Capt. Michael Morgana Spc. John Valdespino U.S. Army Africa/SETAF 173rd Airborne Brigade Cumberland LST-Africa AFN Vicenza “George Washington: “Barack Obama: Public Health Activity-Italy “Teddy Roosevelt: “Theodore Roosevelt: Is America now how How to maintain “John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Because he was such an epic What is the importance you envisioned it would Obamacare.” Would you change your adventurer, I'd like to just of the military be when you became position on running for sit around a campfire and and civil service?" president? president if you had known that you would be killed?" listen to him tell stories.” 3 Outlook February 9, 2018 NAMESAKE mayor’s office. Federico Formisano, (Continued from page 1) chair of the Vicenza City Council, paid tribute to Carlo Ederle while also helping to keep his memory alive praising American Soldiers. [through the foundation].” “It is an honor to stand here with you Andrea Ederle said the organization in front of a monument that pays tribute is committed to the promotion and to American fallen heroes – Soldiers strengthening of the values of duty, who fought to defend peace and bring courage, selfless service and heroism, democracy after years of war. This is for which Carlo Ederle paid the why I think it is appropriate that, while extreme sacrifice on the battlefield. The remembering the heroic sacrifice of foundation is based in a former Austrian Carlo Ederle, we also pay our respects fortress in Verona and houses a World to the American Soldiers who came War I museum. first to Vicenza, deployed to Iraq and “Being here on base gives our Afghanistan, and then were killed there foundation the opportunity to go beyond fighting to protect peace and democracy,” Vicenza and Italy and reach out to our said Formisano. American partners, as we share the same Major William Orkins, executive core values. If Carlo Ederle were here officer for U.S. Army Garrison Italy, said today, I am sure he was humbled by he would remind the event. Soldiers to stand “It is such a great united, abiding by honor and pay Presidents of the Artillery Associations of the provinces of Vicenza and those principles that tribute to Maj. Carlo Padova respectively, Renato Vivian (left) and Bruno Savin, lay a wreath at shape our nations: Ederle 100 years the war memorial near Building 1 on Caserma Ederle. Approximately 120 protect peace after his death,” representatives of the associations nearby attended the event in honor of and defend the said Orkins. “His 100th anniversary of the installation's namesake, Italian army Maj. Carlo homeland. dedication, sense Ederle, who was killed during World War I. Also in attendance were local “This is especially of duty and selfless Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8862 members and invited guests. More true for American service remain an photos may be found on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza/ Soldiers,” he inspiration to both albums/72157665258607998. (Photos by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs A plaque gifted to Post 8862 by added. “They are Italian and American Office) Ederle's nephew, Andrea Ederle. peacekeepers all warfighters at the Andrea Ederle attended the over the world, and installation named de guerre (Cross of War) with palms by some cities/towns also bear his name ceremony in his uncle's honor. Carlo Ederle would after him.” . — to include , Verona and, in be pleased to see that Carlo Ederle was Caserma Ederle was named after Carlo the province of Verona, Grezzana and Soldiers bring those values wherever nominated for lieutenant colonel and Ederle sometime after his death but Bonavigo. Some military installations, they carry out their mission.” knight of the Military Order of Savoy. became unoccupied. In 1955, the U.S. monuments and classrooms at different One local Italian leader who attended He was awarded the Silver Medal of Army moved to the installation and the universities were also named for the the ceremony represented the Vicenza Military Valor three times and the Croix name was renewed. Names of streets in fallen hero. LEADERS (Continued from page 1) At the movies understand each other’s perspective on garrison is the Italian base commander. security. This is just another step in re- Vicenza Military Community Italian maining vigilant on our No. 1 priority Base Commander Col. Umberto D’An- here: force protection,” said Parsons. dria says there is a true partnership be- The 15:17 to Paris The success of Army communities in It- tween him and Berdy when it comes to (Rated PG-13) aly rely on the strength and trust of host operations here, especially in the area of The story of three courageous nation workers and military officials. force protection. young Americans traveling on a This is perhaps more important in Italy “When it comes to protecting the Vi- train to Paris in August 2015, who than Army communities in other parts of cenza installations, there is no Italian way thwarted a terrorist attack and Europe because of the Italian-American or American way. There is just one way. saved the lives of the more than agreements to base military persons and We agree and understand the need to ap- 500 passengers on board. their families here. The final authority proach situations with integration and to for day-to-day operations of a U.S. Army liaison more,” said D’Andria.

Feb. 9 7 p.m. The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) 10 p.m. Fifty Shades Freed (R) Feb. 10 3 p.m. Coco (PG) 6 p.m. Fifty Shades Freed (R) Feb. 11 3 p.m. Peter Rabbit (PG) 6 p.m. The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) Feb. 14 7 p.m. The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) Feb. 15 7 p.m. Fifty Shades Freed (R) Feb. 16 7 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) 10 p.m. Fifty Shades Freed (R) Feb. 17 3 p.m. Peter Rabbit (PG) 6 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) Feb. 18 3 p.m. Early Man (PG) 6 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) Feb. 21 7 p.m. Black Panther (PG-13) Feb. 22 7 p.m. The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) Feb. 23 7 p.m. Annihilation (R) 10 p.m. Game Night (R) Feb. 24 3 p.m. Early Night (PG) 6 p.m. Annihilation (R) Feb. 25 3 p.m. Annihilation (R) 6 p.m. Game Night (R) Feb. 28 7 p.m. Winchester (PG-13)

Admission 3D first run: Adult $8.50/Under 12 $5.75 3D second run: Adult $8/Under 12 $5.50 First run: Adult $6.50/Under 12, $3.75; Second run: Adult $6/Under 12 $3.50 Schedule is subject to change without notice.

4 Outlook February 9, 2018 A 'Super' night at the Warrior Zone CASERMA DEL DIN — Miami Dolphins cheerleader Kelly teaches Sgt. Chris Crawford a couple of dance moves during the Super Bowl LII party that took place at the Warrior Zone on Del Din. Armed Forces Entertainment brought eight Dolphins' cheerleaders and alumni players Vernon Carey and Twan Russell to the Vicenza and Darby communities as part of a recent entertainment tour. AFE is the official Department of Defense agency that provides entertainment to deployed military personnel. The organization plays host to more than 600 shows each year at 200 military installations around the world. Vicenza was the final stop of this tour.

(Photo by Mark Turney, VMC Public Affairs Office) Leaders develop leaders at 509th Unit creates new program to empower junior Soldiers, encourage problem-solving by Sgt. Kadja Manuel 509th Signal Battalion

VICENZA — The pillars of Strong Europe are the guidance issued by the Army’s top leaders to accomplish U.S. Army Europe’s desired end state: a strong European collective defense. One of the pillars is Empowering Junior Leaders. With an area of responsibility that stretches across 24 sites in eight countries, the 509th Signal Battalion needs to lead the pack when it comes to such a task. In that spirit, the battalion has a program known as JSPD, Junior Soldier Professional Development. The goal (Photo by Chiara Mattirolo, DMC Public Affairs Office) of JSPD is to develop a dynamic group of problem- solvers who can identify a problem before it happens and know how to fix it after it happens, if not prevent Employee it all together. A common Army saying is “NCOs [noncommissioned officers] get it done and make it happen,” but with Spotlight programs like JSPD, that focus shifts to junior Soldiers. Sergeant Kadja Manuel (standing), Headquarters With the 509th passing responsibility to all echelons by & Headquarters Detachment, 509th Signal This week, Outlook puts the spotlight on hosting “Days of Innovation” and writing competitions, Battalion, briefs the 2nd Theater Signal Brigade Monica Mechur, who works for Friends of this motto within the unit will soon be “Soldiers make command team on the 509th's efforts to empower Camp Darby at Camp Darby. it happen.” its junior Soldiers. Manuel serves as president This approach to empowerment is far from traditional. of the junior Soldier professional development Position/organization: Traditional leadership logic assumes that that for program for the unit. (Photo by Capt. H. Hannon, Manager at the Thrift Store organizations to be great, they need a strong leader to 509th Signal Battalion) be in control; however, leaders of the battalion have Overview of job/duties: found that is not necessarily the case. If organizations forefront and improved the unit’s manpower allocation Sixteen years of management position at the focus on building strong groups of employees who are process. Another key benefit of the team is that it is led Thrift Store. empowered and ready to lead themselves, it is much by junior Soldiers, allowing for leadership development "I receive and make a selection of anything more effective. and ownership to take place. to be sold in the shop from a needle to a dress, This leadership technique moves power and For the upcoming quarter, JSPD’s emphasis is responsibility to all levels, thus creating great leaders communication, personal competence and writing. The from collectible items to home appliances — throughout the ranks. JSPD focuses more on a direct curriculum is aligned with Army Doctrine Reference basically anything one can think of. The mag- level of leadership with a small group/task-oriented Publication 6-22, Army Leadership. Soldiers will ic in my shop is that someone’s discard can perspective wherein each member is responsible and discuss readings such as “Turn the Ship Around” by be someone else’s treasure. I take good care has a part in accomplishing the group mission. David Marquet and “The Three Meter Zone.” The of displaying items in an appealing way to at- The 509th hosts a series of brown-bag lunches where program also hosts writing competitions. tract more potential customers. It is important Soldiers discuss various readings about leadership Battalion leaders hope that JSPD will create a domino to know that all the provisions from the shop styles. These lunches are pivotal in getting junior effect of dynamic leaders who can extend their influence will go back to the community." Soldiers in the mindset of solving problems as opposed beyond the chain of command. to reporting problems. “The greatest ideas in the world from the lowest Goals: JSPD also hosts a “Day of Innovation” each quarter. leaders or highest ranking personnel don’t mean "My goal is to keep doing my job in the best During these events, junior leaders are given an allotted anything if you can’t communicate them,” said Col. way I can." time to use the eight-step Army training model to plan, Carl Worthington, commander, 2nd Theater Signal train, rehearse and execute an idea that will better the Brigade. organization, or better yet, the Army. The “Day of Whether it’s embodying the pillars of Strong What I like about my job: Innovation” is one of many ways to teach junior leaders Europe by empowering junior leaders, allotting time “The interaction with my customers and the the importance of influence outside of the organization. for Soldiers to get together and brainstorm ways to creativity in what I do." During one of these sessions, participants came up with improve the organization, or just teaching Soldiers the an idea that was adopted by battalion senior leaders: the importance of written communication and personal SERF Team. This Signal Expeditionary Reaction Force competence, the “Mighty 509th” is interested in leader is a group of signal subject-matter experts from across development. As Elbert Hubbard wrote in A Message the battalion who all have a specific area of expertise to Garcia, “Responsibilities gravitate to the shoulders and are deployed to assist customers. The SERF Team that can carry them and power flows to the one who allowed junior leaders to bring a unique insight to the knows how.”

5 Outlook February 9, 2018 To 'bee' a good speller or not to 'bee' Vicenza students participate in 8th annual championship

Story and photos by Laura Kreider VMC Public Affairs Office

VICENZA— After 16 rounds, with almost 180 words given out, seventh- grader Asenath Wetzel went on to spell “seafaring” and “prominent” that were the last two words at the eighth annual Vicenza Elementary/Middle School Championship Spelling Bee. With these words she became the winner of this annual competition held in the Villaggio multipurpose room Jan. 24. Twenty contestants competed in the finals of the event, which was sponsored by the Vicenza Parent Teacher Student Association. A previous selection Spelling bee winners, principals and judges pose for a picture after the award took place Jan. 17, and the top 10 presentation. From left to right: Allison Peltz; Capt. Ariel Castro; Noni Hoag; participants of each group advanced to Asenath Wetzel, winner; Rion Buenavente, 3rd-place winner; Cheyenne the championship. Larson, 2nd-place winner; George Hanby; Tabitha Huewitt, middle school Vicenza Middle School seventh-grader Asenath Wetzel, a seventh-grader assistant principal; and Craig Cotter. See Flickr for more photos, www.flickr. Cheyenne Larson took second place, at Vicenza Middle School, spells com/usagvicenza. and sixth-grader Rion Buenavente came the last two words “seafaring” and “I felt proud when I won because I had explained Bonser. in third. “prominent” to be declared the really studied hard for the bee. Besides Sixth-grader Michael Belfer also As with previous editions, teacher winner of the championship. Her studying the bee grade-level lists, I also remarked that this year it was a little George Hanby acted as the official last opponent, seventh-grader read a lot of books so I could find new more challenging than last year. “word pronouncer” after the welcome Cheyenne Larson, misspelled words to study.” “I would say for future spellers to from ES/MS principals, Allison Peltz “partition” in round 15. Other participants explained that breathe in and out before spelling the and Stephanie El Sayed. parents had a vital role in assisting in word and always take your time to spell Also, PTSA Representative Mary bee,” said Ingram. “I studied every preparing for the event. the word,” he recommended after the Powell and Spelling Bee Sponsors day, and my hard work and dedication One of them is third-place winner event. Trina Downey and Teresa Taylor were paid off. (I) placed 10th overall among Buenavente, who felt happy about his Also, an additional tip for future on board, while official spelling bee the middle and elementary schools. achievement. spellers comes from second-grader Luis judges were: Dr. Noni Hoag, District I learned how to set a goal and work “I promised my family that I would be Ortiz. ELA ISS; Beth Potter, school liaison towards it by studying a little bit every one of the top three winners and I did “When I was in the finals I was nervous officer; retired Col. Craig Cotter; and night,” he added. it,” he said. but proud of myself for getting this far. Capt. Ariel Castro from 173rd Airborne All competitors were motivated and “The reason I got to the top three Participants should try reading more Brigade. gave their best. is because my parents quizzed me to books because it helps you learn more Most of the contestants, including Cheyenne Larson was proud that help me get prepared, and I am really challenging words,” he said. elementary students, battled up to round she placed second in this year’s thankful they did, because I would As winner, Wetzel is eligible to 10 and were excited about competing championship. not have been in the top three without represent both schools in the European with words such as “labyrinthine,” “I didn’t just study the list words, I them,” Buenavente added. PTSA Spelling Bee in Ramstein, “parenthetical” and “incongruous.” also studied words not on the list and VES students such as Charlotte Bonser, Germany, in March. Larson is the During that round, second-grader Shaun I used words that I’d heard before that fourth grade, thought that this year’s alternate in case Wetzel is not able to Ingram, from Downey’s class, was were challenging,” she said. spelling bee was a great opportunity. represent Vicenza in Germany. challenged with “vicissitudes.” While getting close to the final rounds, “I truly think it was harder this year, The winner of the DoDDS European He missed it; nevertheless, he was the this year’s winner (Wetzel) had mixed competing against other great spellers. I Regional Bee goes on to represent last second-grader who made it up to feelings about her accomplishment. studied for many months, and I just got DoDDS-Europe in the National Scripps round 10. “I was feeling excited and scared nervous during the spelling bee. But I Spelling Bee in Washington in May. “I had a great experience in the spelling during the final two rounds,” she said, know that I have improved so much,” Wooden artifacts may bring unwanted guests By Robert Szostek U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs Office

WIESBADEN, Germany — People who buy antiques sometimes get more than they bargained for when buying artifacts or furniture at antique shops, flea markets or swap meets. Wooden objects left outside on your patio can also at- tract wood boring insects. “Antique furniture and ornamental wooden items are some- times infested with wood boring insects such as wood worm, termites or powder post beetles,” said Julie Aliaga-Milos, USDA adviser at the USEUCOM Customs and Border Clear- ance Agency. “Examine any such item carefully for evidence of wood borer infestation before buying it.” Holes or chambers on the wood surface that appear to be recently hollowed out mean you may have an insect problem. Traces of wood powder or sawdust in and around those holes are further signs of infestation. Taking these items home can cause the pests to infest your other furniture. It could also mean that border clearance agents will flag your household goods for closer inspection Fired up! and possible fumigation when it is time to move back state- — Vicenza High School cheer team captain Lauren Miller (right), 12th side. U.S. laws ban harmful insects that are considered eco- CASERMA EDERLE nomic or agricultural pests from entering the States. grade, leads the 5- to 9-year-old group during Cheer Camp held at the VHS gymnasium Feb. 3. People with wood items that show signs of wood-boring Miller is assisted by assisted by ninth-grader Meridith Winegar. During the event, hosted by the damage will most likely be required to have them fumigated VHS Cheer Team, approximately 40 participants had the opportunity to learn several exercises using an approved USDA treatment method before shipping and routine utilized in the performance for parents at the end of the day. The VHS cheerleaders them to the U.S. This can be very costly, however. will perform during halftime at the varsity basketball game Feb. 10. Aliaga-Milos recommended that any wooden item you want (Photo by Laura Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) to ship to the United States be kept indoors because insects can easily infest objects that are left outside.

6 Outlook February 9, 2018 Not alone: 24/7 support for domestic abuse victims Chapel Activities intervention, safety planning, non-judg- shares a residence. By Susan I. Swisher Chapel Services, Vicenza mental support, assistance in securing The DAVA can support individuals in Family Advocacy Program Manager VMC Chapel, Building 29, 637-7575 medical treatment for injuries, informa- gaining information or offering a - Re tion on legal rights and proceedings, and stricted Report to allow the victim to Sunday schedule VICENZA — Whether or not you've referrals to safe shelter, military and ci- receive advocacy services without trig- 9-10 a.m. Roman Catholic experienced domestic abuse personal- vilian resources. gering an official law enforcement inves- 11 a.m.-noon Protestant ly, you probably know that it can have The on-call DAVA will empower vic- tigation or command involvement. 1:30-3 p.m. Gospel devastating consequences. Victims carry tims to make informed and independent When there has already been interven- 5-6 p.m. Contemporary Protestant the emotional scars of abuse long after decisions to support their recovery pro- tion by law enforcement or the com- Protestant Women’s Bible Studies they're out of harm's way. cess. mand, the DAVA can also provide the And abusers, if not stopped, can esca- 9:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays How does a DAVA differ from a same services of support and connection 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays late the violence until they and their vic- SHARP victim advocate? Basically, the to medical, legal, and community or mil- tims lose everything — family, career, difference is that if sexual assault occurs itary resources. These services are avail- Protestant Men of the Chapel self-respect and even freedom. within a marriage or an intimate part- able to Soldiers, family member spouses Bible Study 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays Here in U.S. Army Garrison Italy, the nership established by living together, and adult intimate partners. domestic abuse victim advocate (DAVA) regardless of same or opposite sex, the The DAVA can also connect the victim Saint Mark’s Catholic Women of the is offered through the Family Advocacy DAVA can respond. SHARP provides with the Transitional Compensation Pro- Chapel Program as an effort to uphold the com- comprehensive advocacy services to in- gram. 9 a.m.-noon Mondays mitment to provide Soldiers and family dividuals exhibiting a wide variety of is- This is a Congressionally authorized members with a strong and supportive sues related to being a victim or survivor program that authorizes temporary pay- Youth of the Chapel environment. Domestic abuse under- Grades 6-12 5:30-8 p.m. of sexual harassment or sexual assault, ments for families in which the active-du- Wednesdays mines the Army's promise for a quality outside of the marital or co-habitant, inti- ty Soldier has been court-martialed or is of life commensurate with the level of mate partner relationship. being administratively separated for a Bible/book studies service and sacrifice. The DAVA is concerned with violence, family member abuse offense. Chapel Activity Room, Building 29 What is a DAVA? A domestic abuse whether it is sexual, physical or emo- More information can be gained by 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays victim advocate is a trained professional tional, within the relationship that has visiting your Army Community Service Gospel Service/Bible Study that offers non-clinical advocacy services been established with a current spouse; center, Building 108 on Caserma Eder- and support to Soldiers and family mem- a person with whom the abuser shares a le, or by calling the ACS FAP Program The Church of Jesus Christ of bers experiencing domestic violence. A child in common; or a current or former Manager at 0444-71-7489, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Latter-Day Saints DAVA is on call 24/7 to provide crisis intimate partner with whom the abuser Monday through Friday. Building 395 6:30-7:30 a.m. Mon through Fri

Jewish: Call chapel for more information. Del Din Soldier Ministry 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 Parent & Child Raise awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

work together to help teens form healthy, productive re- under the rug. By Mieke VanderBorght lationships. Look here for local and web resources on teen dating Contributor Educate yourselves about the types of dating violence violence prevention and awareness: and warning signs. Keep an eye on your friends and be lTeen dating violence prevention workshops spon- VICENZA — The teen years are notorious for awk- there to lend a hand — or a hint of clarity — if they sored by the Family Advocacy Program and offered ward dating and amateur romantic relationships. But as need it. through the Teen Center. The next one is scheduled for clumsy as they are, those first stabs at coupling up are Dating abuse is about the perpetrator's need to have Feb. 22, 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. super important as they lay the groundwork for patterns power and control over their partner. It has nothing to lLaunching Hope workshops that help prepare parents and expectations for relationships throughout adult- do with love and caring for another person. Learn about to launch their teens into the wonderful world of adult- hood. the characteristics of a healthy relationship and work hood. For parents of teens and preteens. Next workshop Unfortunately, the early years are also a time when actively to interact with all people in a positive way. starts March 16. See the FMWR website, or call Army dating violence can begin — and it's more widespread Parents, teachers, and other adults that care for teens: Community Service for more details. than you may think. In fact, one in three high school First and foremost, lead by example. Take a good look lAt Vicenza High School, there is a policy for ad- students experience some form of abuse from a dating at your own relationships, romantic and non, and make dressing sexual harassment and bullying, but nothing partner. sure you are setting a good example for respectful, hon- specifically for teen dating violence. Let the high school So teens, parents of teens, and anyone who works est, and empathic relationships. staff know if you'd be interested in seeing a teen dating with teens: February is Teen Dating Violence Aware- If there's room for improvement, now is a great time to violence policy in future versions of the school hand- ness Month. Take the opportunity now to educate your- work on making things better. In addition, make space book. selves on how to prevent teen dating lwww.loveisrespect.org violence, and raise awareness so that Information for teens and parents others can do the same. lwww.breakthecycle.org Teen dating violence covers the same Information for teens and parents ground as intimate partner violence in lhttps://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/ adult relationships. The violence can Category/parenting/healthy-communi- take the form of physical, emotional, cation-and-relationships/talk-with-your- verbal, financial, digital, sexual abuse teen-about-healthy-relationships or stalking. The difference is that Talking points for parents on how to talk the people involved are young, very to their teens about healthy relationships. young. We all remember our first love. Let's do According to one study, more than our part to make sure teens come out of half of the men and women who report those first magical — and at times- ex ever having experienced physical abuse, sexual abuse, for open communication with the teens in your life. Talk cruciating — dating experiences stronger and with new or stalking by a dating partner, had their first episodes to them about what a healthy relationship is before they healthy relationship skills to apply to their future dating between the ages of 11 and 24. The negative conse- start dating. adventures. quences go beyond setting teens up for a risk for future Continue the conversation after the dating starts. Dis- dating violence. Teens who have experienced abusive cuss and practice respectful conflict resolution, and (VanderBorght has a Ph.D. in developmental psychology. She is an relationships are at a higher risk for suicide ideation and make sure they know where to find help if they need it. expert in early cognitive development in children. She is also the Child Development Specialist/Media Educator and Family Advo- lower academic performance. Finally, raise awareness for others in the schools cacy Program Parent-Child Educator and Emergency Placement The good news is that everyone in the community can and community at large so this topic is not pushed Coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison Italy.)

7 Outlook February 9, 2018 BOSS takes group to slopes to enjoy some down time SAN MARTINO — The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program in Vicenza took to the slopes in San Martino Feb. 3 with a group of about 20 skiiers and snowboarders. BOSS leaders used the opportunity to focus on some life skills as part of the Life Skills Program, incorporating basic first aid, winter safety and a gear preventive maintenance class before the recreation part of the day. Capitalizing on the newly acquired credentials of Sgt. 1st Class Willie McIntosh and Spc. Nicholas Sirak, who became certified snowboard and ski instructors respectively, in December, BOSS has offered several ski/snowboard trips already this year. According to McIntosh, also the BOSS Vice President, getting Soldiers out to participate in these types of events is important. "BOSS creates an outlet for Soldiers to do something constructive. Being away from home, away from the United States, people tend not to want to get out and try something new because it's foreign. ... These kinds of events give Soldiers the opportunity to travel with a battle buddy and have the chance to experience Italy." Anyone interested in participating in BOSS events should contact their unit representative. (Photos by Spc. Stephen Malone,1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment)

8 Outlook February 9, 2018 News briefs

Make VA benefits appointments Feb. 26-May 17. The basic course leads place each day from 8 a.m. to noon. Office, Building 305. Anyone with questions about veterans to EMT National Registry Certification. Registration closes Feb. 26. For an benefits should make an appointment For more information, contact the application, call DSN: 637-8141 or Medical benvenuti with the Department of Veteran Affairs Vicenza office of CTC at DSN 637 8145, email [email protected]. The U.S. Army Health Center-Vicenza Overseas Military Service Coordinator or by email: [email protected]. welcomes newcomers with their (OMSC). The OMSC is available on the Student winter concert 'benvenuti' healthcare briefing. The following dates: Feb. 21-23; March 5-9; ASIST workshop available Vicenza Elementary School's 3rd briefing takes place every Wednesday, and March 22-23. Receive assistance Registration begins now through Feb. and 4th grade winter chorus concert 1:15-2 p.m. in the training classroom with eBenefits enrollment, disability 23 for a two-day workshop: Applied will take place Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. in at the health center. Tour the clinic and compensation, claims development, Suicide Intervention Skill Training. the multipurpose room at the school ask questions. Children are welcome if education benefits, housing, survivor The workshop will take place March on Villaggio. Selections will include childcare cannot be arranged. benefits and more. 8-9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Building 305 February holiday songs, winter- Active-duty service members, veterans, on Caserma Ederle. To register, email themed music, and a section devoted to Financial readiness survivors, spouses and dependents may name, organization/unit and phone Black History Month. All community If interested in learning about make individual appointments. Call number to usarmy.usag-italy.id-europe. members are invited. budgeting, Blended Retirement Service, DSN 637-8155/8156, comm. 0444-61- [email protected]. Call money management, Thrift Savings 8155/8156. Or email julie.machak@ the Army Substance Abuse Program VFW Corner Plan, investing or other personal serco-na.com or kathryn.dunbar@ for more information, DSN 637-7245, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8862 financial issues, call DSN 634-8634 serco-na.com. comm. 0444-61-7245. take place the second Thursday of to set up a meeting. Personal financial each month. Meetings take place at counselor services are available until Apply now for VCC scholarships General support at ACS the La Rondine on Via Paolo Calvi, April 6. For appointments, call 349- The Vicenza Community Club offers Community members are invited to Vicenza, at 5:30 p.m.Those who would 166-0338. three education scholarships this spring: participate in Army Community Service like to join the organization should the High School Senior Scholarship classes and activities. Coupon Tuesday contact Bob Helie at 327-085-2787, or VMC Prayer Breakfast for 2018-19 academic year; Emi Fondi takes place each Tuesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. email [email protected] to check The community is invited to the annual Scholarship for adult VCC members; Share and collect coupons at Building eligibility. Maps for the meeting place prayer breakfast at the Golden Lion on and Pia Manetti Scholarship for 108. are available at the Retirement Services Caserma Ederle, Feb. 22, at 7:20 a.m. dependents of VCC members. Spring Interview Skills Training takes place 2018 applications are open through Feb. 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 15. The Family Readiness Group Academy For more information, visit the Dedicated Leaders' Course takes place VCC webpage at http://vccitaly.org/ Feb. 26-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Follow ACS scholarships. Or contact Rose Roorda, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ scholarships chairperson at scholar- USAGItalyACS. Questions may be [email protected]; call 329-815-7024. directed to the main desk at DSN 634- 7500, comm. 0444-71-7500. Register for EMT training Central Texas College is registering Soldier GT improvement class personnel now for an Emergency A class for Soldiers to improve their Medical Technician refresher course GT (general technical) scores will take set to run Feb. 13-24, and Emergency place on Caserma Ederle in Building Medical Basic course, which takes place 126, March 7-27. Classes will take

Every Wednesday,1:15-2 p.m., in the Training Classroom at the Health Center Follow us (located on the 2nd floor by lab) on our website, Come tour the clinic, ask questions about overseas healthcare and www.italy.army.mil, get started on the right foot with a and on social media. www.facebook.com/VMCItaly positive patient experience. www.pinterest.com/usagitaly www.flickr.com/photos/usagvicenza Protect yourself against online fraud during tax season cyber criminals, and sending phishing emails to by Will Poole unsuspecting users continues to get results. Once Cybersecurity Branch, U.S. Army Africa G6 they obtain your name, Social Security Number and date of birth they can attempt to file a tax VICENZA — Hearing the words “cyber” and return in your name. Cyber criminals will try “security,” in the same sentence, could cause some to steal this information from you by accessing of us to say “ugh, again.” We immediately think of computing devices or various online accounts. clicking through yearly mandatory training and threats So what can we do? of having accounts disabled or our identity stolen. First, be cognizant of unsolicited emails, texts However, it is important to keep talking, and making and any social media posts asking for personal it our collective goal, until everyone fully understands and/or financial information. Be wary of phony only use a secured network and a secure computer the issues that face us as global cyber citizens. The messages or websites that claim to be an IRS site and encrypt your tax records. If filing online, ensure issues are enormous and seem to be or a tax preparation company. These the tax filing site you are using is secure and your neverending. Stealing your websites can look much like the real password is strong. Never, ever use free or public Wi- Daily we are seeing more news identity is usually websites, so it is important to be sure. Fi to complete online financial transactions, such as tax stories about cyber breaches involving The official website for the IRS is http:// filing, banking and shopping because chances are they personally identifiable information the first step for www.irs.gov. are poorly secured. Always ensure your computer has (PII), credit card fraud, ATM fraud, cyber criminals Do not respond to, click on or open any updated security software and is set to automatically phishing, hacking, identity theft and links from emails that appear to be from update as new vendor security patches are released. more. As a community, we must the IRS. Even if the requests appear to Everyone has a personal responsibility to do what is in collaborate and focus on the areas of cybersecurity come from authorized sources such as the IRS or other our power to protect our online presence and personal that we can influence in our favor to protect ourselves seemingly legitimate sources. Instead, forward it to data. We should protect our personal information the and those around us. [email protected] and delete it from your inbox. same way we would protect our valuables. Recognize For example, learning, and implementing, the do’s Always remember that the IRS will NEVER request that theft, tax fraud and online criminal activity is real and don’ts including, but not limited to, email etiquette personal information via email, social media or text and can affect anyone. During this tax season, and year (phishing, bullying), home computing security (VPNs, messages. round, be safe and be secure. anti-virus protection), identity theft and online fraud. Second, “free money” – there is usually no such All members of the Vicenza Military Community are In light of those concerns, it’s important to realize thing as free money. If you receive notices of inflated encouraged to visit the Stop.Think.Connect website that tax season is a prime time for identity theft and refunds, and overpayment of taxes or if contacted at https://www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect to increase online fraud. During the 2016 tax season, the Internal with promises of large refunds or a refund you are not understanding of cyber threats and actions individuals Revenue Service saw an approximate 400 percent expecting, do not give out any personal or financial can take to better protect their online presence. surge in phishing and malware incidents targeting tax information. Remember, if it sounds too good to be Stop.Think.Connect is a national public awareness filers. true, it probably is. effort to empower the public to be safer and more Stealing your identity is usually the first step for Third, process your electronic tax files securely — secure online.

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

Verona in Love, Verona

Valentine’s Day in Italy This holiday is named after Saint Valentine. According to legend, during Roman times, Emperor Claudius II forbade soldiers to marry. A priest named Valentine ignored this decree, encouraging young people to be united in holy matrimony. He was imprisoned and executed on Feb. 14, 273. Legends vary on how the martyr’s name became connected with romance. The Carnevale, Venice date of his death may have become mingled with the feast of Lupercalia, a pagan festival of love, or with the ancient belief that birds first mate in the middle of about 42 miles west of Vicenza. Educational farm; dei Signori, Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; February. exhibit of agricultural tools and sale of local products Fridays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. The main works by Modern Italy perceives Valentine’s Day as a festivity and crafts; carnival rides. Van Gogh are on display, featuring over 120 works imported from the United States, like Halloween and among paintings and drawings. Entrance fee: €14; Mother’s Day. Verona in Love reduced €11 (for students younger than 26 and senior This day is reserved for couples and lovers; family Feb. 14-18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Dei Signori and citizens older than 65); €8 (children ages 6-17); free for and friends do not take part or exchange gifts. In the Piazza Bra. Se ami qualcuno, portalo a Verona - If you children younger than 6. evening, couples usually go out for dinner. Gifts may love someone, bring her /him to Verona - is the slogan include red roses or perfume, jewelry, or the famous of Romeo and Juliet’s city. Un cuore da scoprire: a heart- Andy Warhol Exhibit Baci Perugina. These chocolate-covered hazelnuts shaped exhibit and market of romantic gift ideas, crafts Through May 1, Treviso, Casa dei Carraresi, Via contain a small slip of paper with a romantic, poetic and free chocolate sampling; waterfalls of heart-shaped Palestro 33/38. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; quote in four languages. coriandoli (confetti); bands, events, and theatrical Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. This exhibit focuses performances will entertain visitors throughout the on the concept of Superstars. Entrance fee: €12; weekend. reduced €10 (students younger than 26); €8 (children ages 6-18); free for children younger than 6. VENETO & NEARBY HIT - Hunting Individual Protection Target Sports Feb. 11-12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Vicenza, Via dell'Oreficeria, Frida Kahlo – Oltre il mito Fuori Mercato 16. Admission fee: €17; reduced: €12 (children between Frida Kahlo – Beyond the myth Craft and Art exhibit and sale 6 and 12 and senior citizens older than 60 or if you have Through June 3, Milan, Mudec, Museo delle Culture, Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Vicenza, Piazza delle Erbe. a hunting license.) Free for children younger than 13. Via Tortona 56. A full exhibition dedicated to Frida San Valentino gift items, creative craft and art exhibit. Kahlo, from the beginning of her career until the Free event. Art & Ciocc latest steps of her artistic production. The works Chocolate Fair on display are divided into five sections, including Salotto Fogazzaro Feb. 16-18, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Asiago, Piazza Secondo politics, women, violence, nature and death. Tuesday, San Valentino market Risorgimento. The best Italian chocolatiers display Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Vicenza, Corso Fogazzaro (from their creations; exhibit and sale of a great variety of Thursday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; closed San Biagio to Carmini Church). Chocolate, sweets, and chocolates; chocolate making demonstrations. Free Monday mornings. Entrance fee; €13; reduced €11. gift ideas. Free event. entrance. 502 Fiera di San Valentino I Love Lego Exhibit C A R N E V A L E 502nd Saint Valentine Fair Through Feb. 25, Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 17-18, Pozzoleone, about 13 miles p.m.; Monday 2:30-7:30 p.m., Verona, AMO Palazzo Forti, Via Abramo Massalongo 7. Five different northeast of Vicenza. Food booths open at 7 p.m. BASSANO DEL GRAPPA "worlds in miniature" cover dozens of square meters of Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. carnival rides; free from 7-8 p.m.; Feb. 10, night float parade departs at 9 p.m. from exhibition space: from the ideal contemporary city to 9 p.m. live music and ballroom dancing at the Sport Largo Parolini; Feb. 13 best children's mask contest, the adventures of pirates, from medieval landscapes to Center on Via Casona. Entrance fee: €5. live music and dancing. Feb. 10, grand opening of this year fair at 10:30 a.m.; the Ancient Rome, up to the conquest of space in the not-too-distant future. Entrance fee: €8; reduced €4 from 2:30 p.m. carnival rides; 7 p.m. food booths open; CASALE DI SCODOSIA (Padova) (children aged 6-12). Special discounts for combination 9 p.m. live music and ballroom dancing on Via Casona. Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, 2:30-10 p.m., float parades, live tickets with Botero exhibit. Entrance fee: €5. music, carnival rides, street artists, food booths feature Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. local products indoor exhibit local specialties; music and dancing. Free entrance. and sale in Piazza Del Grano; in the afternoon, bell Botero Exhibit Through Feb. 25, Verona, Palazzo Forti, Via Achille concert; from 5 p.m. aperitif with a DJ. CENTO (Ferrara) Forti 1; Mondays, 2:30-7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays-Sundays, Feb. 17-18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. outdoor exhibit of cars, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. This Carnevale has 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The exhibition is divided into motorcycles, and vintage agricultural vehicles and historical origins, as evidenced by a fresco painted by themed sections.The first section focuses on sculptures, tools. More than 300 booths feature local products native of Cento, Gian Francesco Barbieri (also known passing on to versions by ancient masters, works in and sale; carnival rides open at 10 a.m.; 8:30 p.m. San as Guercino) in the year 1615. Valentino concert; 9 p.m. live music and dancing; which Botero combines Latin American and western culture; other sections are dedicated to religion, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. outdoor exhibit of cars, CITTADELLA (Padova) politics, and Latin American life. Entrance fee: €14 motorcycles, and vintage agricultural vehicles and Feb. 13, float parade departs from Viale della Stazione (includes an audio guide). tools. More than 300 booths feature local products and at 2:30 p.m.; carnival rides; fireworks at 9 p.m. sale; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. guided visits to the local bell tower; Van Gogh Alive Exhibit in the afternoon, bell concert; from 5 p.m. aperitif with CORTELLAZZO (Jesolo) Through April 2, Verona, Palazzo della Gran Guardia, music. Feb. 11, Children’s carnival in Piazza I Maggio; Feb. Piazza Brà; Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 13, Piazza Milano, Feb. 18, float parade from Piazza Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.- Fiera di San Valentino Nember to Piazza Manzoni. Saint Valentine Fair 9 p.m. Verona, Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Piazza Brà; Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fridays- Feb. 10-11, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monselice (Padova). San MALO (Vicenza) Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Valentino’s creative craft and sweets exhibit and sale; Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, float parades from 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 2-5 p.m. pilgrimage to San Giorgio Church; Explore Van Gogh’s work and life experiences during the period 1880 to 1890. Entrance fee: €14; reduced local restaurants feature special San Valentino dinners. SCHIO (Vicenza) €12. Feb. 10, 8 p.m. float parade departs from Piazzale Fiera di San Valentino Summano; music and dancing; Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. float Saint Valentine Fair Van Gogh – Tra il Grano e il Cielo Van Gogh Exhibit – Between Wheat and Sky parade, music and dancing; 5:30 p.m. prizes for the Feb. 10-14, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Bussolengo (Verona), best masks. Food booths feature typical sweets, hot Piazza XXVI Aprile, Via Mazzini and Via Borghetto, Through April 8,Vicenza, Palladian Basilica, Piazza

10 Outlook February 9, 2018 Out & About chocolate and mulled wine; free entrance. ASCIANO (Siena) Feb. 11, from 3 p.m. music and entertainment; magic STRA (Venice) shows and games. Free entrance. CONCERTS/SPORTS Feb. 18, 2 p.m., Villa Pisani, Via Dogi Pisani 7. River float parade and entertainment. BIENTINA () Metallica – Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 Casalecchio di Reno Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, float parades start at 3 p.m. (Bologna) VENICE accompanied by local band and folk group. Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Glen Matlock – Through Feb. 13. One of Italy’s most beloved carnivals. Feb. 14 Padova The first official document with which the Carnival of CALENZANO (Florence) Russ – Feb. 15 Milan Venice was declared a public celebration dates back Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; local products and craft exhibit Popa Chubby – Feb. 18 Lugagnano to 1296 – an edict by the Senate of the “most Serene and sale; games, costume di Sona (Verona) Republic,” making the day before Lent a holiday. For party; street artists and Liam Gallagher – Feb. 27 Padova details of all the activities, visit http://www.carnevale. entertainment for children. Food Art, Pisa Toto – March 10 Assago (Milan); venezia.it/en. March 23 Casalecchio di Reno FOIANO DELLA CHIANA (Bologna) VERONA (Arezzo) G3 – Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Verona Carnevale dates back to 1531, when grain Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. Uli Jon Roth – April 2 Rome, April prices rose due to a food shortage. 25, noon-7 p.m. The 479th 3 Florence, April 4 Milan l Feb. 10, Historical regatta on the Adige river followed edition of the oldest Carnevale Bob Dylan and his band – April by a parade from Rione Filippini to Piazza Brà. in Italy; the four districts of 3-5 Rome; April 7 Florence; April l Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. entertainment in Piazza the town compete for the best 8 Mantova; April 9 Milan Brà, which will continue in the afternoon in other papier-mâché float. For the Norah Jones – April 8 Milan; April downtown locations. first time, there is an area, 9 Torino l Feb. 12, entertainment and free traditional soup in Carnevalandia, dedicated to Afterhours –April 10 Assago Santo Stefano district children with bounce house, (Milan) l Feb. 13, entertainment and games start at 2:30 p.m. in carnival rides, puppets, and Roger Waters – April 17-18 Porto San Pancrazio district. Disney parades. Entrance fee: Assago (Milan); April 21-22 amd €9; free for children shorter April 24-25 Casalecchio di Reno VICENZA than 59 inches; discounts for (Bologna) Feb. 10, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Piazza delle Erbe. Face- families and groups. Phil Rudd – May 5 Bologna; May painting and entertainment. Free event. 13 Rome Feb. 13, 3-6:30 p.m.; Piazza delle Erbe, Doctor FOLLONICA (Grosseto) Anastacia – May 6 Brescia; May 7 Rome; May 9 Clown show, music and face-painting; street artists Feb. 11, Feb. 18, and Feb. 25, from 2:30 p.m. float Bologna; May 10 Milan and face-painting in Piazza San Lorenzo. Free event. parades accompanied by the city musical band. Martin Barre (Jethro Tull’s guitarrist) – May 9 Entrance fee: €5. Lugagnano di Sona (Verona) The Vamp – May 22 Milan ORBETELLO (Grosseto) Gun ‘N’ Roses – June 15 Florence Feb. 11, Feb. 13, and Feb. 18; from 2:30 p.m.; float Iron Maiden – June 16 Florence; July 9 Milan; July 17 parades. Free entrance. Trieste Food Art Italy Ozzy Osbourne – June 17 Florence – (Pisa) Feb. 10-11, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Pisa, Arsenali Marilyn Manson – June 19 Milan Feb. 11, Feb. 13 and Feb. 18; Repubblicani, Via Bonanno Shakira – June 21 Assago (Milan) from 3 p.m.; float parade and Pisano 2. Local specialties tasting; Pearl Jam – June 24 Padova entertainment for children; live workshops; street food. Free entry. Sons of Apollo – June 24 Milan music, dance shows and face- Billy Idol – June 28 Padova La Città del Cioccolato painting; on Feb. 24, best float Simple Minds – July 5 Marostica Chocolate Festival award. Free entrance. Ringo Starr – July 8 Lucca; July 9 Marostica; July 11 Feb. 10-11, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Rome PIETRASANTA (Lucca) Empoli (Florence), Piazza della Deep Purple – July 9 Verona Feb. 11 and Feb. 18, float parades Vittoria; chocolate and sweets fair; Lenny Kravitz – July 16 Verona; July 17 Lucca at 3 p.m.; Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.; live entertainment for children with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – July 17 Lucca music and entertainment; Feb. 13 games, stilt walkers, and face- Scorpions – July 23 Verona children’s carnival, 3 p.m. painting. David Garrett and his band – Oct. 17 Rome; Oct. 19 Florence; Oct. 20 Assago (Milan) Sagra dell’Olio Novo PIOMBINO () New Oil Fair Feb. 11, Feb. 13 and Feb. 18, 2:30- ITALIAN ARTISTS 7 p.m. floats parade accompanied Feb. 10-11, di Caparezza – Feb. 9-10 Conegliano by live music, shows and (Pisa). Food booths feature local oil, bruschetta, and Ornella Vanoni – Feb. 16 Padova; March 21 Bologna entertainment for children. other local specialties; Feb. 10, food booths open at 7:30 Nomadi – Feb. 17 Padova p.m. and live music at 9:30 p.m.; Feb. 11, food booths Zucchero – Feb. 26 Padova; March 2 Assago (Milan); PONTEDERA (Pisa) open at noon and again at 7:30 p.m.; also, guided tour March 3 Florence Feb. 11 and Feb. 13; from 2:30-5 p.m.; float parades, to Ghizzano factory with sampling of local wines and Gianni Morandi – Feb. 28 Conegliano (Treviso); live music and food booths. Entrance fee: €3; free for oils; 9:30 p.m. live music and dancing. March 5 Florence; March 22 Padova; March 28 Assago children younger than 14; free entrance Feb. 13. (Milan) Extra Lucca Ennio Morricone – March 2 Florence; March 6 Assago Oil, Food and Culture Fair PRATO (Milan); June 16-17 Rome Feb. 11 and Feb. 13, from 3 p.m. More than 250 masked Feb. 10-11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Lucca, Palazzo Ducale. Antonello Venditti – March 8 Padova entertainers, live music and a cascade of confetti will Sixty-five olive oil and food manufacturers feature Gianna Nannini – March 29 Casalecchio di Reno create a magic atmosphere and fun for everyone. their specialties. Cooking shows. Free entry. (Bologna); April 6 Conegliano (Treviso); April 7 Padova; April 11 Livorno; April 13 Assago (Milan) Chianti Lovers SAN GIMIGNANO (Siena) Angelo Branduardi – April 10 Milan; April 20 Torino Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, 2:30–7 p.m., float parade, Feb. 11, 4-9 p.m.; Florence, Fortezza da Basso, Viale Lorenzo Live – May 15-16, and May 21-22 Verona; with live music, dancing, confetti and entertainment Filippo Strozzi 1. More than 100 wineries feature March 10-11, March 13-14; March 16-17; March 19- for children. more than 500 Tuscan wines; music; wine and local 20 Florence specialties tasting. Entrance fee: €15; entrance reserved Vasco Rossi – June 6-7 Padova SANTA CROCE SULL’ARNO (Pisa) to people older than 18; no pets allowed. Feb. 11, from 3 p.m., Piazza Matteotti. Float parades Harlem Globetrotters – March 3 Assago (Milan); Winter Park and entertainment. In case of inclement weather March 4 Rome; March 5 Livorno; March 6 Torino conditions, the parade will be postponed to Feb. 18. Open daily through February 25, Florence, Obihall FIM Superbike World Championship – May 5, July Center, Lungarno Aldo Moro; ice skating rink, a snow 6-8 Misano Addriatico (Rimini) SESTO FIORENTINO (Florence) tubing track and a downhill ski slope. All necessary MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship – Feb. 10 at 8 p.m., Carnevale costume party in Villa equipment can be rented on site. For opening and May 11-13 Imola (Bologna) Gerini, Via XX Settembre 259; prices, visit http://firenzewinterpark.it/. Feb. 11 and Feb. 13; entertainment, shows, mask Tickets are available in Vicenza at Media World, contest, street artists in Piazza IV Novembre. Carnevale Palladio Shopping Center, or online at www.ticketone. C A R N E V A L E on ice, ice-skating rink in Piazza Vittorio Veneto. it and www.geticket.it. VIAREGGIO (Lucca) Feb. 11, 3 p.m.; Feb. 13, 5 p.m.; Feb. 17, 5 p.m. See Markets on page 12. AREZZO Considered among the most renowned carnival Feb. 11, float parades start at 3 p.m.; live music; folk Follow us on Pinterest for all of these events and celebration in Europe. It is famous for its parade of more, www.pinterest.com/USAGItaly. dances; circus workshops. floats and masks, usually made of papier-mâché,

11 Outlook February 9, 2018 Out & About Family & MWR Events by Anna Terracino VMC Public Affairs Office ENTERTAINMENT & TRIPS

MARKETS Family Movie Night Thursdays & Sundays, 6-8 p.m. The Arena, Caserma Ederle VENETO Every Thursday and Sunday, the Lonigo (Vicenza): Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Arena plays the latest family-friendly Garibaldi, Piazza XX Settembre, Via Ognibene, movies. For $29.95, your family may about 20 miles southwest of Vicenza (about 100 vendors) enjoy two hours of bowling for up to six people, one large cheese pizza, six Montegrotto (Padova): Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., bottled beverages of your choice and Piazza 1º Maggio, about 34 miles southeast of free shoe rental. Vicenza (about 70 vendors) Library Lego® Club Portobuffolè (Treviso): Feb. 11, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Beccaro, about 88 miles northeast of Feb. 13, 20 & 27 Vicenza (250 vendors) 3:30-5 p.m. Library, Caserma Ederle Vicenza: Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza dei Drop in to the library on Tuesdays Signori, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Palladio, Piazza Biade and Piazza Castello (220 and let your children explore their Michelle Willis plays "Minuetto," a piece of "Don Giovanni" by Wolfgang A. Mozart, vendors) creativity with the library's Lego® for visitors at the Caserma Ederle Art Center Jan. 26. The center offered an open collection. All Lego®s are provided. house to highlight services, events and recent improvements. (Photo by Laura Villafranca (Verona): Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Open to ages 4-12 years. Kreider, VMC Public Affairs Office) Piazza Castello (90 vendors) Florence and Uffizi Gallery Tour through the Alps. Afterward, enjoy Abano Terme (Padova): Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Workshops schedule is as follows: Piazza Caduti 1. (about 80 vendors) Feb. 17, 5 a.m.-9 p.m., $95 free time in St. Moritz. lCertified First Aid ODR, Caserma Ederle Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m. Bassano del Grappa: Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Florence is considered the birthplace lIntroduction to (except July and August), Piazza Terraglio of the Italian Renaissance and CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Babysitting Course Cittadella (Padova): Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., attracts millions of tourists every March 8, 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. downtown squares and streets, about 21 miles year. The city is also home to the lEthics in the Workplace north east of Vicenza (about 70 vendors) Uffizi Gallery, a massive art museum EFMP Parent Support Group April 12, 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. housing many Renaissance works. Feb. 12, 1-2 p.m. lInterviewing Skills Este (Padova): Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza See art from famous artists, including ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle & Resume Writing Maggiore and Via Matteotti, about 28 miles south This group is open to all parents of of Vicenza (60 vendors) Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, May 24, 2-4 p.m. and Botticelli. A guided tour will children enrolled in the Exceptional Lunch will be provided during Godega di Sant’Urbano (Treviso): Feb. 18, help you find your way through the Family Member Program, regardless lunchtime classes. Open to students 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Via Roma, about 78 miles masterpieces. of diagnosis. Young children may in grades 9-12. Call DSN 634-7659, northeast of Vicenza (234 vendors) accompany parents. No registration comm. 0444-71-7659, for more Ski/Snowboard Trip: required. Montagnana (Padova): Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to sunset, information. azza Maggiore 150, about 27 miles south of Solden, Vicenza (60 vendors) Feb. 24, 4 a.m.-Feb. 25, 5 a.m. Breastfeeding Basics Sketchbook Sessions $70 (does not include lift tickets) Feb. 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 16, 11:30-1 p.m. Padova: Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Prato della Valle ODR, Caserma Ederle ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle $5 per class (plus sketchbook) and Via Umberto I, about 24 miles southeast of Come learn about breastfeeding. Vicenza (180 vendors) There are slopes for everyone at ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle Solden — the wide and easy runs on The lactation consultant will walk Learn to use your sketchbook Soave (Verona): Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza the Giggijoch and on the glacier, as participants through the basics. as a means to create everyday. Antonio Marogna and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, well as the intermediate slopes on Participants will learn simple about 23 miles west of Vicenza, (110 vendors) the Gaislachkogl. Don't forget your Volunteer Orientation sketching techniques and use of and Registration Verona: Feb. 17, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Piazza S. Zeno, passport. mixed media and watercolor. about 38 miles west of Vicenza (50 vendors) Feb. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Third Reich Tour ACS, Bldg. 108, Caserma Ederle FITNESS & SPORTS TUSCANY in Munich, Germany Learn how to register on and Bolgheri (Livorno): Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Feb. 24, 4:30 a.m., $115 navigate the Volunteer Management downtown squares and streets ODR, Caserma Ederle Information System (VMIS). Bring a Variety of fitness classes Explore Munich, Germany, in a new notebook and pen to take notes, and Dates & time vary Florence: Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza Santo a laptop (if you have one) to follow Spirito and Borgo Tegolaio (about 100 vendors) light. Let Outdoor Recreation take $5 per class/$35 for 10 classes you on a tour back in time, into the along. Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle Forte dei Marmi (Lucca): Feb. 10-11, 8 a.m.-7 world of Adolf Hitler. This tour is a Zumba®, Yoga, Cycling, Pilates, p.m., Piazza Dante must do for World War II buffs and Preschool Story Time Power Pump, Kettlebell Strength & an opportunity to immerse yourself Feb. 15 & 22, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Conditioning, and HIT Fit. Stop Montepulciano (Siena): Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 Library, Caserma Ederle p.m., Piazza Grande in world history. Discover Munich's by the fitness center to learn more. dark side, caused by one of the Join the library staff for weekly Purchase tickets for all fitness classes Piombino (Livorno): Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., world's most powerful dictators of storytime. There is a different theme at the front desk and present to Piazza Cappelletti, Corso Italia, via Fucini, Piazza modern history. During this walking each week. This event is geared instructor. Gramsci tour, participants will learn about the toward children ages 3 to 5 years old. Activities include making a craft, Pisa: Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Piazza dei growth of Hitler's movement, his rise Taekwondo Cavalieri to power, and many other interesting listening to stories and meeting new Dates & time vary facts. Following the guided tour, friends. $12 per class/$70 for 8 classes Pistoia: Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Via Pertini visitors will have free time to explore Fitness Center, Caserma Ederle Munich. Fill Your Toolbox Vicopisano (Pisa): 2nd Sunday (except August), Feb. 15, 1:10-2:10 p.m. Self defense class based upon the 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza Domenico Cavalca Genova and the Aquarium Elementary/Middle School Atrium Taekwondo techniques that will provide students with the tools for Pontedera (Pisa): Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., main March 3, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., $90 Villaggio Housing Areas squares and streets downtown ODR, Caserma Ederle Family Advocacy welcomes parents self defense. Discover the city of Genova, one of and youth of elementary and middle Certaldo (Florence): Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., school age to join them for a fun BOSS Midnight Games: Piazza Boccaccio and Via 2 Giugno the most important seaport cities in northern Italy. Visit the second largest hands-on activity that teaches a Indoor Soccer Tournament Florence: Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza aquarium in Europe, with more than skill both parents and youth can Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. Indipendenza (about 130 vendors) 10,000 specimens. Price includes use. Together, make a craft to use as Fitness Center, Caserma Del Din transportation, trip facilitator, and a tool in your emotional regulation BOSS is teaming up with the Del Din Lucca: Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Piazza toolbox. No registration required. Fitness Center for an indoor soccer Antelminelli, Piazza S. Giovanni, Piazza San entry to the aquarium. Giusto, Via San Giovanni, Corte Bertolini (about tournament as part of our BOSS 230 vendors) Bernina Express (Switzerland) Teen Workforce Midnight Games. Maximum of 12 March 10, 4:30 a.m.-10 p.m., $115 Preparation Workshops teams, seven players per team. Prizes Marina di Grosseto (Grosseto): Feb. 18, 9 a.m.- ODR, Caserma Ederle Youth Centers, Caserma Ederle for 1st and 2nd place. Contact BOSS 7 p.m., Via XXIV Maggio The Teen Center staff and partners The Bernina Express is a train if transportation is needed. (Pisa): Feb. 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., that links northern and southern will help teens get ready for that Piazza Garibaldi and Via XXV Aprile Europe in a beautiful way. Board the after school or summer job. Join in For more events and information, see Bernina Express in Tirano and enjoy on the monthly workshops to build the FMWR calendar on the USAG Italy Quarrata (Pistoia): Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Piazza a spectacular two-hour train ride your resume and prepare for success. website: www.italy.army.mil. Risorgimento 12 Outlook February 9, 2018