1. April 4, 2013
For the following tidbits of information and more, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport.
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Send an email to bonnie.lindleymcgerr@navy.mil or call 228-871-3662.
SAAM - April is designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The SafeHelpline provides live,
one-on-one crisis support. CALL: 877-995-5247, CLICK: www.Safe-Helpline.org; or TEXT: 55-247
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month - a time to recognize that we each play a part in promoting the social
and emotional well-being of children and families in communities. Learn more here:
http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/.
Telephone outage - A telephone outage April 9, 4 - 6 p.m., will affect all phone numbers beginning with 871 or 822.
Power Outage - There will be a power outage April 9, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., in Red Maple Court housing area, Youth
Center, Navy Lodge, and Exchange Storage/Liberty Center while two power poles are being replaced. It is anticipated that
Red Maple Court and Navy Lodge (buildings 331 and 463) will experience the outage the ENTIRE block of time. The Youth
Center will be on generator power during this time and will be largely unaffected; building 365 Exchange Storage/Liberty
Center will only be affected for 15 minutes at the beginning and end of the outage. Questions on this outage can be
addressed by calling 228-871-2020.
Command Financial Specialist Training and refresher course - Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) will sponsor
a CFST/Refresher course, April 9 - 12 for E-6 and above. Contact the FFSC at 228-871-3000 to register.
Coastline Community College Summer Registration - Coastline Community College will hold early registration for
their summer term (June 18 - Aug. 11) from April 9 - May 28. For additional information, contact Dr. David Drye in the
Navy College Office, building 60, room 239 or 228-871-3439/2785 or http://military.coastline.edu.
Communicating in Your Child’s Love Language Workshop - Come and strengthen your relationship with your child
by learning how to communicate in your child's "love language;" and for the children, there will be FREE childcare for ages
6 and under and an Interactive FOCUS Workshop for ages 7 to 12. This workshop is open to all parents and expecting
parents; and will be offered at the Base Chapel April 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m. A FREE dinner is included. Sign-ups are required.
For more information and/or to sign-up, please contact CDR Goldberg at 228-871-4906 or Bet Ramsey of FOCUS at 228-
822-5736.
Holocaust Days of Remembrance Observance - The NCBC Multicultural Diversity Committee cordially invites all base
personnel and family members to an observance of the Holocaust Days of Remembrance. The observance will be held
April 18, 11 a.m. - noon at the Seabee Memorial Chapel Sanctuary. Program will include musical performances from a
Harpist and an Acoustic Guitarist, as well as audiovisual presentations by courtesy of the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum. For more information, please contact CDR Goldberg, 228-871-4906 or Chaplain Choi, 228-871-2454.
FFSC April course offerings - Check out all Fleet and Family Support Center has to offer service members and their
families: http://www.slideshare.net/SeabeeCenterGulfport/fleet-and-family-support-center-classes-april-2013
Training Hall Movies Suspended - Due to equipment issues, all movies at the NCBC Training Hall are suspended until
further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Chapel Offerings - Call 228-871-2454 for more information.
~Women’s Bible Study - Women’s Bible Study is held Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Free
child care is available.
~Looking for a church? The Seabee Memorial Chapel holds services every Sunday that might suit your needs.
Protestant Services include a Gospel Service at 8 a.m., (except March 31) and Divine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
Catholic Services include Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m. There is also a Catholic Mass Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
~ Seabee Pantry – The Seabee Pantry is always in need of donations to restock the food pantry. Donation drop-off sites
are located at the Navy Exchange, Chapel, Commissary, Fleet and Family Support Center and Armed Forces Retirement
Home. Everyone affiliated with NCBC can use the Seabee Pantry. For more information, contact the chapel.
~ Praise and Worship - The Seabee Memorial Chapel is looking for new members for the Praise and Worship Team for
the Divine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. If you can sing or play an instrument, you are invited to come share
your gift.
April is National Volunteer Month - Its national volunteer month - a time when you have the chance to help your
fellow Americans and our troops by volunteering with the USO Gulf Coast. Register today by visiting
www.USOVolunteer.org. Go get involved!
2. Liberty Center - Call 228-871-4684 for more information.
~ Get away with friends and enjoy the ambiance of the big screen. Take the Liberty Center’s FREE shuttle to Cinemark
Theater this Friday at 6 p.m.
~ Sign up for Paintball with the Liberty Center on Sunday. Get a group together for an afternoon of fun starting at 1
p.m. and only costing $10 per person; supplies included!
Read the April 4 edition of the Seabee eCourier here:
http://www.slideshare.net/SeabeeCenterGulfport/seabee‐ecourier‐april‐4‐2013
Fitness Center - Call 228-871-2668 for more information.
~ Want an alternative work out? Try swimming laps. Swimming is excellent for cardio and toning. Come before work
or on lunch. The pool is open Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. If you or the little ones don’t know how to swim,
don’t worry. The Fitness Center offers swimming lessons, too. Call for details.
~ Summer is right around the corner. Are you ready for the beach? The CDC Fitness Center has everything you need
to help lose pounds, tone up target areas or just plain feel better. The Center has top of the line cardio and strength
training equipment and plenty of it - so you don’t have to stand around waiting for machines. There are also racquetball
and basketball courts, softball and soccer fields, and a running track. Equipment is available for rental at the front desk.
And don’t forget to finalize that healthy routine with a relaxing visit to the sauna.
Information, Tickets and Travel - Call 228-871-2231 for more information.
~ On a budget? No worries - you can still afford to get away with ITT’s military discounted prices that aren’t available
anywhere else – not even online. Design a fun-filled, high quality custom trip for you and your crew. Whether you have a
day or a week, there is fun around the corner at the local breweries, beaches and hotels. Mobile, New Orleans and
Pensacola are only a short distance away. Stop by today to design your worry free adventure. Visit Disney World or enjoy
an exciting Disney Cruise where dreams come true! Stop by ITT beside the NEX and receive a FREE child’s Disney growth
chart the last Wednesday of every month.
Food and Beverage
~ Don’t sit around in your room bored when you could be having fun with friends at the Beehive. Sit back and
enjoy the flat screens, play a little pool, and just have fun! With an excellent beverage selection, you are sure to find your
preference. Call for details 871-4009.
Navy Outdoor Recreation - Call 228-871-2127 for more information.
~ You can be sure to find the best prices around at NOR. Stop by and pick up a price list for all of your spring
outdoor plans from boats and camping gear to party favorites like bounce houses. NOR’s pricing can’t be beat. NOR is
open Monday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Youth Activities - Call 228-871-2251 for more information.
Be a part of something important and sign up to for the Youth & Teen Desoto National Forest Cleanup Trip with the
Youth Activities Center (YAC) this Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is only $4 and includes lunch.
On Tuesday, join the YAC for Smart Moves: Learn to Be Stress Free! The program is completely FREE and runs from
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
**Outside the Fence Line**
~ 16th Annual Art in the Pass - April 6 - 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Two-day outdoor fine arts festival that celebrates and
promotes fine arts in the community! Featuring more than 100 talented artists from 14 states working in a variety of
mediums, including painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, pottery, fiber arts, glass arts, woodworking and
jewelry! Location: War Memorial Park - corner of Scenic Drive and Fleitas Ave., Pass Christian.
~ Paralyzed Veterans of America Flea Market Saturdays - April 6, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. Love garage sales? Finding
treasures? Well this is for you and our "HEROES” . . . our veterans! Indoor & outdoor FLEA MARKET! Come out, shop and
help out those that protected America! 15489 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport
~ Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair - The SSRMC Job Fair will be held April 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at
Biloxi Civic Center, 950 W. Howard Ave., Biloxi. For additional information or help with your resume, call 228-388-7997
or 888-844-3577. For a list of registered employers, visit www.jobfairs.ms.gov. Dress as you would for a job interview
and bring a copy of your resume.
~ Eagles on the Bay Charity Golf Tournament, April 12 (Rain date, April 19), 10 a.m., Bay Breeze Golf Course,
Keesler Air Force Base. Benefiting the Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi. Register on line at kfcu.org or
contact Nell Schmidt, 228-385-4557, Schmidt@kfcu.org or Gary Fulton, 228-385-4410, gary.fulton@kfcu.org for more
information.
~ Armed Forces MC 2013 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Fund Poker Run - April 20, AFMC Clubhouse. $250 high hand,
raffle prizes, 50/50, Food DJ, $15 per hand, two for $20. Registration, 10 a.m., First bike out, 11 a.m., Last bike in, 4
p.m. 11007 Wolf River Road, Gulfport. HUA 228-229-2816
~ Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Avenue, Gulfport is holding “Navy Night” April 20, 5 - 8 p.m.
The evening will light refreshments and lots of fun! Admission is free to all service families. Call 228-897-6039 for details.
~ Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Ride - April 27 - Registration and ride begin at Biloxi VA cemetery. Group ride
to the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Ocean Springs. $15 per bike/operator, $5 per passenger. Vietnam
Veterans ride FREE! Registration is from 9 - 10:45 a.m., kick stands up at 11 a.m. Coffee, soda, donuts, etc., for sale at
registration. Hosted by Vietnam Vets, Legacy Vets MC MS “C” Chapter. Contact Legacy Vet Shipwreck at 8008-772-0894
with questions.
*For a listing of all the events in and around South Mississippi, go to http://www.gulfcoast.org/events/ Disclaimer – these
events are not base events and are subject to change/cancellation without notice. It is advised to call before attending.
