October 13, 2017 SSOUTHOUTH PPOTOMACOTOMAC PPILOTILOT

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY Diversity in the Military: ‘Inspire those who follow us’ to Shape America’s Future

By JOHN J. JOYCE, NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications Link directly to the

NSASP Facebook Jose Lugo looked out over a packed page on your theater and thanked God for enabling smart phone him to work and share with everyone he served with in the Navy. The senior engineer spoke to mili- tary, government civilians and defense INSIDE: contractors celebrating Hispanic Her- itage Month while reflecting on the Students 2017 theme: “Shaping the Bright Fu- ture of America.” Explore Safety First, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Com- Aboard NSF manding Officer Capt. Godfrey “Gus” Weekes presented a certificate to Lugo Dahlgren recognizing his 30 years of government service. Page 3 “I want to thank all those who served as mentors throughout the years be- U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY DAN EBERLY Isha Renta, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorologist, dances to Bomba music played by Semilla Cultural (Cultural Seed) volunteers at the See Diversity, Page 2 NSWCDD sponsored Hispanic Heritage Observance. NSASP Represented at Colonial Beach Bike Fest

By BARBARA WAGNER Sgt. Beau Dicken, also of 18th SPCS Detachment South Potomac Pilot One, headed up the ride. Both riders were extremely pleased with the increased numbers of riders and feel For the second year in a row, riders from the that those numbers will continue to grow each year. Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) The AEGIS Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) PRSRT STD PRSRT PERMIT #90 PERMIT EASTON, MD EASTON, PAID U.S. POSTAGE — many of whom are Naval Support Facility (NSF) Color Guard presented the colors for the day at the Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head employees — con- opening of the three-day event. verged on the fourth annual Colonial Beach Bike Fest Cary Geddes, president of the Colonial Beach and took part in the Colonial Beach Bike Fest Defend- Chamber of Commerce opened the weekend’s ers of Freedom Ride. The Defenders of Freedom Ride events and welcomed attendees to the event and pre- group rallied at the National Museum of the Marine sented the color guard. Corps on Oct. 6 in Quantico, Va. and finished at the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) event in Colonial Beach, Va. Command Master Chief Jacob Bristow was the key- The 55-mile ride helps the local chapter of CVMA note speaker for the festivities with words of support collect donations for its primary recipient, Virginia from the base for the riders and their cause and for U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BARBARA WAGNER Naval Support Activity South Poto- the community of Colonial Beach. Veteran and Family Support (VVFS). VVFS provides mac Command Master Chief Jacob support, and monitors and coordinates behavioral “Service members and veterans love our country Bristow stands with Tech Sgt. Beau health, rehabilitative, and supportive services for vet- and we love each other,” Bristow said. “If anyone ever Dicken from the Combat Veterans erans and their families and caregivers with an em- doubts that point, I urge them to watch a group of mo- Motorcycle Association. The two phasis on those affected by stress-related conditions torcycles escort a fallen Sailor, Marine, Soldier or Air- were a part of the Colonial Beach or traumatic brain injuries resulting from military man to their final resting place. It’s hard to describe Bike Fest. Dicken also works aboard NSF Dahlgren with 18th SPCS De- service. viewing a procession with words… they just don’t do tachement One. “Last year we had a little more than 50 riders and it justice. It’s mournful, respectful… but powerful and this year we were 70 plus,” Master Sgt. Jeremy Canne- deeply moving.” going to say that the uniform of the day is riding gear dy said. Cannedy was previously assigned to the “It’s been said that Dahlgren produces the sounds and the sounds of freedom are the sounds of the en- 18th Space Control Squadron (SPCS) Detachment of freedom as we rocket off the weapons we test ev- gines and bikes that you ride today. Ride safe and One and organized last year’s ride. This year, Tech. ery day,” Bristow said. “I think though, today we are God bless.” 2 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, October 13, 2017

30 years I’ve seen it grow,” said Lugo. “As we celebrate this Heri- Diversity tage Month, I want you all to remember that in order to shape the bright future of America, each one of us has to be a point of light. Continued from page 1 We have to brighten the day of everybody around us and we have to inspire those who follow us, and in doing so we will improve cause without them I wouldn’t be who I am here today,” Lugo our future. I don’t believe in 80 percent. I believe in doing the best told the audience as he continued expressing his appreciation at that we can as a friend, as a co-worker, as a community member the Sept. 28 event. “I would also like to point out that the Hispan- and as a Hispanic. The next time you see a Hispanic around you, ic Association means a lot to me personally, and the organiza- you can shake a hand and say you welcome diversity.” tion means a lot to many people because it’s a tool for retention.” Weekes, in his remarks, spoke about the impact of Hispanics Lugo – who served in a myriad of leadership positions and is cur- upon the Navy and its diversity, citing Lugo’s work at Dahlgren rently the command’s Combat Systems Enterprise Test and Eval- and Adm. David Farragut’s impact as the Hispanic Sailor who de- uation Division’s special projects officer – was one of the founding voted a remarkable 59 years of his life to naval service. leaders of NSWCDD’s Hispanic Association and continues to be The NSWCDD commanding officer reflected on how Farra- a resource for those seeking a mentor or simply a word of advice. gut’s naval career and immortal words – “Damn the torpedoes, “Be open to the possibilities, seek support, be a life-long learn- full speed ahead!” – has been important to his own naval career. er, unleash your potential, be a change master, build coalitions, “Admiral David Farragut – whose father was a native of Spain – and don’t be afraid of taking risks to achieve your goals,” are top was the very first person to achieve the rank of Admiral in 1864,” level words of advice from Lugo. “Take time to re-charge your- said Weekes. “He confronted the last Confederate stronghold in self, celebrate your achievements, and never forget to give back the Gulf of Mexico, Mobile Bay, leading the armada to a decisive to those that make them possible, your family, your co-workers, victory.” your friends, and your community.” Farragut went on to support the Union campaign at Vicksburg Lugo has been a mentor to many at Dahlgren, including His- and was instrumental in the success of securing the Mississippi panics traveling long distance in their transition to Dahlgren. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY DAN EBERLY “There are many challenges as Hispanics come to this part of NSWCDD Hispanic Heritage Observance key- the country where we are so isolated, even though in the past See Diversity, Page 3 note speaker Lance Carrington Friday, October 13, 2017 The South Potomac Pilot 3 Dahlgren Students Explore Safety Aboard NSF Dahlgren

By BARBARA WAGNER Following their trip to the front gate and tak- South Potomac Pilot ing a moment to write down what they learned from the experience, the students walked to the Students from Dahlgren School aboard Na- Aquatics Center where they spoke with Becca val Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren spent the Cloud, a lifeguard at the facility. morning of Oct. 5 on a walking field trip, learn- Cloud demonstrated the Guard Float — the ing about the many facets of security found on red foam safety device that lifeguards use in the base that houses the school and their fam- rescue scenarios. Prior to the demonstration, ilies. the children had listed this as one of their ques- Three groups of Kindergarten through third tions: what is the “thingy” called? graders pursued answers for questions that The other two groups of students visited the they had formulated previously during a collab- Pass and I.D. office, the fire department, the orative effort with other students and teachers. police department and the base environmental The idea was to figure out what makes the NSF office to learn about the importance of keeping Dahlgren housing community a good place to the local environment at NSF Dahlgren in a live, work and play. healthy state. “This started a conversation about safety and At the end of the day’s exploration, the chil- the people in the community that keep us safe,” dren would put together a presentation to dis- teacher Beth Hankins said. cuss what they discovered during their field Through the new Project Based Learning trip. One group will create a PowerPoint pre- (PBL) forum, the four grades of students div- sentation, one will author a brochure and the vied up the different safety facilities and first U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY BARBARA WAGNER third group will produce a mural. responders located on the base and began to Teacher Patricia Phillips and students from Dahlgren School discuss The catalyst for the day’s analysis and driv- draft the questions they had for their respective what they learned from Cpl. Amanda Foor, a police officer with Naval ing question came from the housing office. Support Activity South Potomac at the Main Gate aboard Naval Sup- visits. port Facility Dahlgren. There are a number of on-base housing units Patricia Phillips, one of the three teachers that are unrented. The housing office wanted who led groups to the various, explained the At the gate, Naval Support Activity South Po- Foor continued to explain that the officers to explore what aspects of living aboard NSF concept of the course. tomac (NSASP) Police Officer Cpl. Amanda conduct random vehicle inspections, as well as Dahlgren made the community such a great “It [PBL] ties in our English language arts and Foor spent a few moments explaining the im- inspections on every truck that enters the facil- place to live. social studies and responds to a driving ques- portance of the guarded gates and how those ity. NSF Dahlgren has a number of rental units tion,” Phillips said. “In other words, it gives the controlled entrances provide the first level of One youngster asked about the potential of available in safe, quiet neighborhoods that children a real-world problem to solve.” security for the base. gate-runners and Foor described how the sce- offer convenience to the fitness center, safe Phillips’ group visited the base’s Main Gate Foor demonstrated the CaC card reader and nario would unfold, explaining that while not walking and biking areas, the Aquatics Center and discussed the various ways that the police shared what information the reader provides every situation is nefarious in nature, they must and Commissary (for those that have access). officers help control and contain the entrances for them. still respond as if it is. Rentals are open to Active Duty, Retirees, De- on the base. On the walk from Dahlgren School “We have a handful of officers that come out “We have to treat every single one of them partment of Defense Civilians and DoD Con- to the gate, the children paused to talk about every day and night for 12-hour shifts to help like it’s the most dangerous event,” Foor said. tractors. Rental fees include housing, water, each of the road signs they encountered and in- keep each of you safe,” Foor said. “But that is just “Sometimes it was done accidently, but we still electricity, trash disposal and lawn care and 24- structions on how to be safe on the streets. one aspect of our job.” investigate it as if it were a real threat.” hour maintenance.

Hurricane Maria devastated the island and its infrastructure, Diversity and to pray for those living in Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida who are recovering from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Continued from page 2 He recounted his life and career which included service in the Army as a reserve chief warrant officer four. He retired from the River fort, Port Hudson, from the Confederates. Two Navy de- Army reserves on Oct. 1, 2017 after more than 35 years of active stroyers are named for him as well as Farragut Square in Wash- duty, National Guard, and reserve service. ington, D.C. Carrington told the audience that he experienced subtle discrim- Weekes also highlighted the contributions of Seaman Philip ination while growing up in south Texas which cropped up again Bazaar. “He was the first Hispanic Congressional Medal of Honor as he ascended into the higher ranks of government civilian service. recipient for his Navy service,” said the NSWCDD commanding The discrimination, however, didn’t stop Carrington who re- officer. “Seaman Bazaar was aboard the USS Santiago de Cuba, mained “thankful and humble” as his mother taught him while which assaulted a Confederate stronghold during the Civil War. growing up. “You have to take chances, you have to move,” said the He successfully maintained communication between the ship tenth Hispanic SES in the United States, “and I used the SES position and crew on land.” to make changes,” which included increased diversity at NASA. In the Navy, more than 50,000 Hispanic sailors serve alongside “Hispanics come from all walks of life, all backgrounds and approximately 16,000 Hispanic civilians; 55 million people (or cultures – that’s what makes it so exciting,” said Carrington. 17 percent of the American population) are of Hispanic or Lati- “The most important thing I can say about Hispanics is the U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY DAN EBERLY no origin. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Divi- passion Hispanics have for life, for work, for anything they get Hispanic Americans, like Admiral Farragut, have had a lasting sion (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. involved in.” impact on our history. Annually, Americans observe Hispanic Her- Godfrey “Gus” Weekes presents NSWCDD For more than nine years, Carrington – who grew up on itage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to honor the histories, cultures senior engineer Jose Lugo with a certificate Air Force bases in Texas, Japan and Panama while his father and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from recognizing Lugo’s 30 years of government served as a career U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officer service before military, government civilians, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. and defense contractors celebrating Hispan- – volunteered with his wife, Rosario, at the Catholic Diocese “Our country has always drawn strength from the diversity of ic Heritage Month at the Naval Support Facili- of Arlington’s Guadalupe Free Clinic in Colonial Beach, Va. our people,” said Weekes. “Let’s continue to acknowledge and ty Dahlgren theater. Carrington assumed duties as the clinic’s executive director, celebrate the positive influence of Hispanic Americans on shap- and his wife as the clinic’s administrative coordinator, in July ing the bright future of our nation.” capacity as a special agent for National Aeronautics and Space 2017. Founded in May 2004, the clinic serves the indigent and The event’s keynote speaker, Lance Carrington – who retired Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Postal Service –– encour- medically-uninsured population in Westmoreland County from the Senior Executive Service (SES) after serving in that aged the audience to pray for the residents of Puerto Rico after and Colonial Beach, on the Northern Neck of Virginia. 4 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, October 13, 2017 BASE HAPPENINGS Community Notes What’s Going on Inside the Fenceline? Local Events on Both Sides Caledon Art and Wine Beach) Combat Veterans Mo- Indian Head Dahlgren of the Potomac Festival torcycle Association (CVMA) La Plata Fall Festival Dahlgren Centennial Celebration Kickoff Dahlgren Two Days of Art and Fun! Nov. bike night are meeting the Sunday, October 15 from 12 Mark your calendars! We’ll kickoff the countdown to Dahl- King George Fall Festival 4 -5, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday 4th Thursday in Fredericks- — 3 p.m. Family Fun For All! Pet- gren’s Centennial with an event on the Parade Field on Mon, The 59th Annual King and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. burg at Brock’s. If interested in ting Zoo, Trackless Train, Moon Oct 16 at 1100. Ceremony at 1100, followed by history ex- George Fall Festival parade Enjoy a fall day at the park and CVMA, the support they pro- bounce, Craft and Food Ven- hibits, lunch for sale by Gray’s Landing, live music, base tours will be held on Oct. 14, RAIN see area artisans’ finest offerings. vide or want to donate con- dors! Live Music by Pork Donut (first come, first served). This event is open to all with base or SHINE. The parade begins Get a jump on holiday shopping. tact Jeremy.Cannedy@gmail. 12th Annual Scarecrow Fes- access. at the King George Smoot Li- Taste wine from local wineries. com. For more information tival. For more information Price Change at Gray’s Landing brary and concludes at the A commemorative wine glass is visit http://cvmavirginia27-2. contact the Charles County Effective Oct. 1, meal prices at Gray’s Landing on the Po- King George High School. Pa- included with the price of tasting. org Chamber of Commerce at tomac Restaurant will be increasing by a dollar per meal. rade starts at 11 a.m. For more Great food will also be for sale. Scholarship Available For 301-932-6500. Anyone with base access is welcome to dine. New prices as information about the parade, The picnic shelter, gift shop and Active Duty, Spouses and Free Spay/Neuter Clinics of Oct. 1 will be: the festival and craft show that visitor center will be open, and Vets at UMW You may qualify for free al- Breakfast: $6.50 follows visit http://www.kgfall- hay wagon rides will be avail- UMW is offering a scholar- tering of pets. Call Paw Prints Soup & Salad: $7.50 festival.com/schedule/ able for the kids. Admission for ship providing qualified active Animal Hospital at 301-885- Lunch: $9.00 King George County wine-tasting is $15 per person duty service members, spous- 0263 or Humane Society of Dinner: $9.00 “Great Pumpkin Race” (21 and older — everyone must es, or honorably discharged Charles County at 301-645- Second Tour Thrift Store and Trunk or Treat have ID to taste). The festival is veterans the opportunity to 8181 for more details. The store offers a wide assortment of quality used items at Oct. 20 at Barnesfield Park. free for non-tasting guests, but receive a 25% military tuition Volunteers Needed at incredibly low prices. The store is located at 722 Sampson Flashlight Scramble with a $5/vehicle parking fee applies scholarship for graduate de- the Tri-County Animal Rd. and is open Thursdays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for all shop- more than $1000 in prizes to all. Coolers and outside food gree programs: Master of Busi- Shelter pers with base access. ‘Like’ on Facebook @DahlgrenSec- to be found, four age brack- are not permitted within festival ness Administration or Edu- The shelter is in need of vol- ondTour et events. Must pre-regis- grounds. cation and Master of Science unteers, ages 14 and older, to Our Daily Bread Giveaway ter for the the rance and/or Combat Veterans in Geospatial Analysis. Please assist with caring for the many The Chapel provides a bread and baked goods giveaway, the Trunkor Treat Event by Motorcycle Association contact the Office of Graduate animals at our facility. Call the with donations from Walmart at the Chapel Annex on Tues- Thursday Oct. 20 at the King Meetings Admissions for more info at shelter at 301-932-1713 for ad- days beginning at 11 a.m. For any questions contact the George Citizen’s Center or Southern area (King 540-286-8000 or email gradu- ditional information and vol- Chapel at 540-653-8297. call 540-775-4686. George/Dahlgren/Colonial [email protected]. unteer paperwork.

Indian Head FFSC Relocated at NSF Indian Head Family Float Night maintenance. Cost: Active duty, ian $4.00. Hourly Bowling: Mil- The Fleet and Family Support Center has relocated at NSF October 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. dependents, retirees $6.00 per itary $20.00, Civilian $25.00 Indian Head. FFSC is now located in the Mix House, Bldg Bring your inflatable and hour. All others, $7.00 per hour, Shoe Rental: Military $1.50, D-324 on the top level, room 1. float your way into the week- includes one bay, tools, equip- Civilian $2.50. Beat the Rush! Don’t Wait! end! Get in the Halloween ment and fluid disposal. Sunday Special Appointments are available now for school and camp spirit with a showing of Mon- Outdoor Recreation offers a Sundays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. physicals for next school year. Call 301-744-4686 to schedule ster House, rated PG. The pool selection of recreation equip- Join us every Sunday for $2.00 at Branch Health Clinic Indian Head. will close at 6 p.m. if no one is ment for fishing, camping, pic- games and $1.00 shoe rentals! Market Fresh Bistro Now Serving Lunch present. Open to all with base nics, sporting equipment and Ten Dollar Tuesdays The Market Fresh Bistro at the Naval Support Facility access. Cost: Regular Admis- special events. Download the Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (NSF) Indian Head Community Recreation (ITT) and Gen- Aquatics Center sion Outdoor Recreation Gear Is- Every Tuesday, get a lane for eral Library is proudly serving Starbucks beverages and 540-653-8088 sue & Equipment Rental price one hour of bowling for only breakfast staples as well as freshly made lunch items. The Columbus Swim Auto Skills/Outdoor list, Moon Bounce and Travel TEN dollars! facility is open Monday — Friday, 6 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. October 1-31, Recreation Trailer rentals from www.Na- Buy a Game, Get a Game To publish information on your event or program under Log your laps with an Aquat- 540-653-4900 vyMWRDahlgren.com/recre- Wednesdays “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 ics staff member and watch the Auto Skills features four bays ation and select Outdoor Rec- Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. or email [email protected]. ship travel around as you accu- and three lifts with tools and reation Rentals. Every Wednesday, buy one mulate miles to match Christo- equipment for do-it-yourself game; get the second game for pher Columbus’ voyage across automotive repair, engine diag- Cannonball Lanes FREE! the Atlantic Ocean. Open to all nostics, suspensions compo- Bowling Center with base access 16 years and nents replacement, tire mount- 540-653-7327 older. Cost: Regular Admission ing and balancing and general Games: Military $3.00, Civil- See MWR, Page 5

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MWR Location: Dahlgren Parade Field Continued from page 4 It’s that time of year! Join us Dahlgren for the annual Fall Festival fea- All-U-Can Bowl Fridays turing pony rides, petting zoo, Movie Theater Fridays, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. pumpkin patch, games, crafts, Join us every Friday for a two food and bounce houses! This hour, all you can bowl special! event is free and open to all Cost: Military $6.95/person; with base access. 540-653-7336 Civilian $7.95/person. Both Glow Run 5K Price of Shows rates include shoe rental. October 27, starting at 6:30 Civilian: $5.00. Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil E7 & above & their family members with ID: $4.00. E1-E6 & below & their family members with ID: $3.00. Children (6-11): $2.00 Children (5 and under): FREE. Cosmic Bowling p.m. Race begins at 7 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Light up the night with us at Friday, Oct. 13 7 p.m...... It R Enjoy music and lights while The Glow Run 5K! Runners and Saturday, Oct. 14 4 p.m...... Goosebumps (FREE ADMISSION) PG bowling! walkers are welcome to join in Saturday, Oct. 14 7 p.m...... Mother! R Bowling Bingo for an evening filled with glow Sunday, Oct. 15 2 p.m...... Leap! PG October 18, 5 – 7 p.m. sticks, paint, great music, and Sunday, Oct. 15 4:30 p.m...... American Assassin R Join us for a Bowling Bingo! an after party sure to keep you Friday, Oct. 20 7 p.m...... American Assassin R First one to Bingo in the game dancing through the night. First Saturday, Oct. 21 4 p.m...... Home Again PG-13 wins a $50 gift card. For more 100 registrants will receive a Saturday, Oct. 21 7 p.m...... It R information on rules and regu- glow kit! Register at www.bit.ly/ Sunday, Oct. 22 2 p.m...... The Lego Ninjago Movie (3D) PG lations, call Cannonball Lanes. DahlgrenGlow or visit www.Na- Sunday, Oct. 22 4:30 p.m...... Kingsman: The Golden Circle R Cost: $10.00 per person; includes vyMWRDahlgren.com/events shoes, two cards and two games and click on the Glow Run 5K *Movies shown in 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price. Halloween Bash for registration information. For movie listings online, visit www.NavyMWRDahlgren.com/recreationand select the Dahlgren Theater. October 27, 6 p.m. Open to all with base access. Cannonball Lanes will host Must be 21 years old with valid a costume contest for adult, ID to purchase alcohol. Please ily Support Center, General Li- Location: Dahlgren Parade Craftech and firing. youth and baby contestants. drink responsibly. Cost: Active brary, Craftech, Aquatics, Youth Field 540-653-1730 For more details, visit www. Winners receive a $50 gift Duty, $20.00. All Others, $30.00 Activity Center, Lincoln Military Bring your famous crockpot Craftech offers a variety of NavyMWRDahlgren.com/rec- card! Snacks and refresh- FFR Trick-or-Treat Housing, Auto Skills, Cannonball of chili to be judged. Prizes will services including framing reation and select Craftech. ments will be available.Cost: October 31, 3 – 5 p.m. Lanes, Tickets & Travel, Parade be given to first, second and and matting, engraving on Deco Mesh Christmas Tree Military $6.95/person; Civilian Put on your costumes and Field, Gray’s Landing, NGIS and third place winners. Open to plaques, metals, glassware, & Snowman Orders $7.95/person. Both rates in- trick-or-treat with us! We will Unaccompanied Housing. all with base access. Register leather, stone and more, em- Order your Christmas tree clude shoe rental. be passing out treats at NSWC Chili Cook-Off at Tickets & Travel by Oct. 26. broidery, flag and shadow Federal Credit Union, CDC 1 & November 2, 11 a.m. – 1:30 Cost: FREE boxes, Tiffany style stained Child & Youth 2, Fitness Center, Fleet & Fam- p.m. glass, fusing, bottle slumping See MWR, Page 6 CDC I 540-653-4994 / CDC II 540-653-4342 YAC 540-653-8009 Start Smart October 31 – November 16 HELP GIVE Registration opens Sept. 18 for Start Smart Fall held Tues- days and Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 OUR MILITARYFAMILIES p.m. at the Fitness Center gym- nasium. A parent meeting will AHELPING HAND. be held Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fitness Center conference WoundedWarriors Family Support (WWFS) room. For more information, is an independent nonprofit organization call the YAC at 540-653-8009. whose mission is to improve the quality of Military Child Care Open life for our combat wounded. Enrollment There’s a new way to re- EarningCharity Navigator’s highest quest care for School Age Care four-star rating, WWFS serves veterans (SAC) and Summer Camps! and their families across the country in Families can now use MCC to avariety of ways: Respite, Family Retreats, Mobility-equipped Vehiclesand Veterans request care for SAC programs Welding Training. and Summer Camps all year long. The online system allows CFC# 81534 you to search for and submit wwfs.org unlimited SAC and Summer Camp requests at any time of the year without waiting for registration to begin! To reg- ister and learn more about MCC, visit MilitaryChildCare. com Community Recreation 540-653-8785 Fall Festival October 19, 6 – 8 p.m. 6 The South Potomac Pilot Friday, October 13, 2017

MWR vyMWRDahlgren.com/fit- all with base access. Must be Early Literacy at your ber’s activity will be wounds! Challenge your fellow sail- ness-sportsto view the Group 21 years old with valid ID to Library Ever wonder how your ors to a video game tourna- Continued from page 5 Exercise schedule,2018 Race purchase alcohol. Please drink Fridays, 10 a.m. wounds heal? Make your own ment. Series schedule, upcoming responsibly. Register at www. The Dahlgren General Li- special effect wound. Cost: Brown Bag Bingo and snowman deco mesh classes and leagues! bit.ly/DahlgrenGlow or visit brary offers early literacy ses- Free Oct. 19, 6 p.m. decorations in time for the Navy Birthday Nautical Mile www.NavyMWRDahlgren. sions for your baby and child, Play a game of Bingo with us holidays! Orders will be avail- Run com/events. Cost: Active Duty, with songs, books, and activ- Liberty and win a prize! able for pick up in November. October 13, 11 a.m. $20.00. All Others, $30.00 ities that encourage early lit- 540-653-7277 Board Game Night Cost: $60.00 Location: NSASP Airstrip Maintain, Don’t Gain eracy development. Activities The Liberty Center and all Oct. 20, 6 – 10 p.m. Pumpkin Carving Contest Celebrate the Navy’s birth- November 1, – January 18, and crafts will be geared to- activities are for Liberty Cen- Bring a friend and play a Win a basket filled with Hal- day on October 13, 1775, and 2018 ward babies and children un- ter Patrons Only: E1-E6 single/ game or two! loween and pumpkin good- run one nautical mile (1.15 Keep the extra pounds away der age 5. Siblings are always unaccompaniedactive duty Busch Garden’s ies! Be as creative as you can miles)! Open to all with base this holiday season with a welcome to attend. Our Friday military. Howl-O-Scream carving your pumpkin and access. Cost: Active Duty, three-month incentive pro- storytimes are a great way to Football Tailgating Oct. 22, Departs at noon send a photo of you and your Free. All Others, $5.00 gram. Open to all with base meet other caregivers in the Sundays beginning at 1 p.m. Fill your night with fright pumpkin to the DahlgrenFFR Halloween Dodgeball access. Cost: Free area. Cost: Free Watch your favorite teams at Busch Garden’s Howl-O- Facebook page between Oct. Tournament Wiffle Ball Harry Potter Party compete! Scream! Cost: $22, or FREE 20-24. Photos will be placed in October 26, 4:30 p.m. November 9, 4 p.m. October 28, 1– 3 p.m. Wing Wednesday & Trivia with military salute an album for fans to vote Oct. Location: Basketball Court Have fun with a double elim- The Hogwarts’ Library of First and third Wednesday Chocolate Fountain 25-26. The top three pump- Dodge, duck, dip, dive and ination wiffle ball tournament! Witchcraft and Wizardry re- at 3:30 p.m. enjoy wings and a Oct. 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. kins with the most likes will be dodge! Get your team together Register at the Dahlgren Fit- quests your presence for its game or two of trivia. Enjoy our chocolate foun- notified via Messenger Oct. 27 to compete in the Halloween ness Center by Nov. 1.Cost: Harry Potter celebration! Free Movie Friday tain! and gifts baskets will be avail- Dodgeball Tournament. Open Active Duty, Free All Others, Catch the movie Harry Pot- Second Friday of the month Hiking at Shenandoah able for pick up at Craftech. to all with base access. Cost: $5.00 ter & the Half-Blood Prince at at 10 p.m. watch a movie on us Oct. 28, Departs at 9 a.m. Sip & Paint Active Duty, Free. All Others, 3:30 p.m. for FREE at the The- at the Theater. See the rustic fall sights November 1, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $2.00 General Library ater. The Adult Wizard Party Midnight Bowling while hiking the Shenandoah Location: Gray’s Landing Glow Run 5K 540-653-7474 at the Library starts at 6 p.m. Fourth Friday of the month Valley. Cost: Free Sip & Paint is back! This time October 27, 6 – 9:30 p.m. S.T.E.A.M. Pre-School with dinner, quidditch, light at midnight enjoy a game of Pumpkin Carving & Painting we’re bringing you the Drama Light up the night with us Literacy Classes up wands and trivia. Adult bowling! Oct. 23-31 Llama! Register at Craftech at The Glow Run 5K! Runners Wednesdays, 5 p.m. beverages will be available for Fire Pit Stop by to carve and paint by Wednesday, Oct. 25. Cost: and walkers are welcome to Our S.T.E.A.M. classes are purchase. Must be 21 years Oct. 14, 7 p.m. a pumpkin as decorations for $25.00, includes all materials join in for an evening filled geared toward pre-school and or older with valid ID. Please Campfire setting with all the Halloween! and hord’ourvres with glow sticks, paint, great kindergarten-aged children. drink responsibly. Cost: Free fixings! Bring your guitar and music, and an after party sure They will develop their literacy STEM Club have a fun night around the Fitness Center to keep you dancing through skills as well as engage in the October 30, 5 p.m. fire. 540-653-8580 the night. First 100 registrants arts. Siblings are always wel- Explore science, technology, Video Game Tournament Visit us online at www.Na- will receive a glow kit! Open to come! Cost: Free engineering and math! Octo- Oct. 17, 6 p.m. See MWR, Page 6 NOWLIVE!

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MWR friends help make our library a Storybook Yoga Mario Cart Tournament Indian Head Stars mic bowling at Stars & Strikes very festive place this October! Thursdays from 10:30 –11 Oct. 25 & Strikes Bowling Bowling Center! Continued from page 7 We are kicking off our first -an a.m. 6 p.m. Snacks Provided, a Center Bowling Leagues Now nual book character pumpkin Let’s have fun with books prize to the winner. 301-744-4761 Forming contest. and get energized. Open to Coffee & Waffle Friday Games: Military $2.00/ Leagues will be made up of Pick up and decorate a children and their parents, Oct. 27 game; Civilian $3.00/game; mixed teams of four and sub- pumpkin (or gourd) as a book grandparents and caregivers! All Day at the Liberty Center Shoe Rental $1.00 stitute bowlers for the upcom- character or with a literary Cost: Free while supplies last! Party Rental ing season. theme and drop it off at the Storytime Play Dates Six Flags Fright Fest Rent Stars & Strikes for your Indian Head General Library Tuesdays at 10:30 – 11:30 Oct. 28 next celebration! Cost: 2-hour Indian Head Weight (Bldg 620) desk for display a.m. Cost: $20 includes All-You- rental prices are $60 for mili- House Fitness from Oct.16, — Oct. 24, at 5 Parents grab a cup of coffee Can-Eat-Dinner with Ghoul tary and $70 for civilians. Price Center p.m. Library staff will vote for and mingle with other moms Buffet & Passes to haunted includes 4 private lanes, shoes, 301-744-4661 the best literary pumpkin on for play dates at the library. houses. If you are interested, cosmic lights and a whole lot Navy Birthday Nautical Mile Child & Youth October 25. Please Note: The First 10 minutes will be a sto- sign up at the Liberty Center of fun! Oct 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CDC 301-744-4458 library cannot accept carved ry, song, and a rhyme followed by Oct. 25. Depart Liberty 2 Open Bowling Celebrate the upcoming CYP 301-743-5456 pumpkin submissions. Only by free play time. For Toddlers p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – Navy Birthday with us by run- Teen Open Recreation painted and/or decorated and Preschoolers. Volunteers Needed for MWR 10 p.m. ning a Nautical Mile! Register Open to ages 13 — 18 from whole pumpkin submissions Haunted House Bored on the weekends? at the Weight House Fitness 6:30 — 10:30 p.m. Contact the may be entered into the con- Indian Head Globe Oct. 28 Look no further. Stars & Center now through 10:30 Youth Center for more infor- test. Book or printed cover & Anchor/ Tiki Bar We need volunteers for our Strikes Bowling Center offers a.m. on race day. Eligible pa- mation. page of the book should ac- 301-744-6487 MWR Haunted House. The open bowling on Fridays and trons include all with base Youth Open Recreation company the pumpkin sub- Make sure to LIKE us on Haunted House is open from Saturdays. access ages 10 and older. For Open to ages 5 – 12 from missions. Submissions will not Facebook to see the exciting 11-2, Volunteers are needed to Lunchtime Bowling more information, call the 6:30 – 10 p.m. Contact the be accepted after Oct. 24, at 5 drop-in events throughout the help set up/break down, scare, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. –1 p.m. WHFC at (301) 744-4661. Youth Center for more infor- p.m. month. and much more. If you are in- Take a break from the office EODemon 5K mation. S.T.E.A.M: Light up UFOs terested sign up at the Liberty and unwind with a game or Oct. 24, 11 a.m. Oct 18, starts at 5:30 p.m. Indian Head Liberty Center or Community Recre- two of bowling! Want a quick Get your spook on as you Indian Head Like Sci-Fi? Come make a Center ation Building. bite while you play? Visit on- race the haunted course Community light-up flying saucer or UFO 301-744-4524 Halloween Movie Party line for the menu. Contact through Stump Neck’s creepy Recreation Center using LED lights! All-Day Scary Movie Mar- Oct. 31 Stars & Strikes for more infor- woods. Each runner will be 301-744-4850 Trunk-OR-Treat athon We are having a Hallow- mation. given 2 flags prior to the run. or 301-744-4648 Oct 25, 4:30 — 7:30 p.m Oct. 13, All Day een Movie Party at 6 p.m. at Cosmic Bowling Watch out for the EODemons The Book Character Pump- Join us for frightfully fun It’s Friday the 13th! Join us the Liberty Center. Free food, 2nd and 4th Saturday, 5 –10 on the course! Return in one kin Project trunk-or-treating! Enjoy while we watch scary movies games, candy, and movies all p.m. Oct. 16, 9:00 a.m. games, light food, tasty treats All Day. Popcorn & Drinks night. What glows in the dark and Indian Head family and and more! provided! is too much fun to miss? Cos- See MWR, Page 8

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