South Potomac PilotSouth Potomac PilotDecember 11, 2015

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

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By John Joyce, NSWCDD Corporate Communications

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech students fired the university’s electro-magnetic railgun for the first time as their U.S. Navy railgun advisors ob-served the demonstration here Dec. 4.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) rail-gun experts mentored the students throughout the electromagnetic rail-gun development cycle.

“What Virginia Tech has accom-plished here is impressive and an important investment for the nation’s railgun development efforts,” said Dohn Burnett NSWCDD Deputy Technical Director. “It provides an ex-cellent test bed for research and a very effective way to develop scientists and engineers who will be able to hit the ground running to help field this ca-pability.”

NSWCDD engineers advised their Virginia Tech protégés as the students worked on high power systems and project reviews at a Virginia Tech lab-oratory.

“Working in the Energy Conver-sion Systems Laboratory provided a unique out-of-the classroom college experience where I was able apply my engineering education to solve real and complex challenges,” said Virginia Tech student George Hric. “My experi-ence working with railgun technology inspired me to pursue a career in the

defense industry.”In all, the university’s reduced-scale

railgun program attracted and in-spired over 150 students from all en-gineering disciplines to participate in hands-on research.

“The Virginia Tech electromagnet-ic railgun proved to be an effective recruiting opportunity,” said John

Wright, an NSWCDD senior engineer and the command’s science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics coordinator. “The seven interns who joined our Pulsed Power Branch last summer significantly contributed to the development of the Navy’s Railgun Program.”

The collaboration began in 2011 when Naval Engineering Educa-tion Center (NEEC) and NSWCDD worked with Virginia Tech professor Hardus Odendaal and his gradu-ate and undergraduate engineering students in their efforts to build a re-duced-scale railgun with a novel ener-gy recovery feature.

“The quality of the research aspect cannot be overstated,” said Odendaal, an electrical and computer engineer-ing professor specializing in electro-magnetics. “Almost every aspect of the railgun system, from the simplest mechanical part to the most complex, such as the circuits for the custom fiber-optic-isolated networked-da-ta-acquisition system printed circuit

NSWCDD-Mentored Students Fire First Electromagnetic Railgun Shot at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech students studying electromagnetic railgun technology are pictured during a break in their work at the university’s Energy Conversion Systems Labora-tory in Blacksburg, Va. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division scientists and engineers mentored the students who fired Virginia Tech’s electromagnetic railgun for the first time Dec. 4.

By Barbara Wagner, staff writer

Or at least, that is the question that Kelly Penney and Susan Andrews want you to answer! Penney and Andrews are your Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Craftech staff and they have several ex-citing projects in the works for this holiday season including a 4-foot-tall snowman to bring the joy of the season to your home. If you haven’t visited the Craftech shop recently, then you are missing out on many wonderful projects and classes as well as gifts ideas for all occasions.

With the recent retirement of longtime Craftech manager Cordy Dickson, NSF Dahlgren Craftech has seen a change in staff with Penney stepping up as manager. Penney, a native of Mildenhall, England is a relatively recent transplant to the Dahlgren area as well having moved to Dahlgren with her husband John in July of 2010, when he took a position at one of the base’s major tenant commands.

“We had a week to be prepared to leave; we rented the house, sold all our furniture and cars and on Fri-day night we still didn’t know if we could even get a mortgage here in the states and we were leaving on Monday!” Penney said.

The adjustment period was not without its trials and Penney can recall her concerns upon landing in the United States with a smile now, but at the time there were many fears and not just a little trepidation.

“I remember thinking what have we done? What If we don’t like the house? What if we don’t like it here? My husband is from San Diego so it was an adjust-ment for him as well,” Penney explained. “It has taken some getting used to, but I have to say that everyone was really friendly and helpful. Everyone here has been brilliant, especially the Craftech family.”

Penney shared how she began her career with the Craftech Family back in 2010 with a smile as well.

“I’m a crafty person,” she shared. “So I thought I would just pop in over here [at Craftech] one day — and I haven’t left yet. It’s a great job — I get to come to work and work on my hobbies!”

Penney and Andrews have been crafting a few changes around the shop, including plans to show-case some new items for the engraving side of the shop. Penney hopes to have some more nautical themed items, as well as specialties for retirees from all branches of the military.

“Although Craftech is known as a craft and hobby

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

U.S. Navy photo By BarBara WagNer

Kelly Penney and Susan Andrews of NSF Dahlgren Craftech are offering a “Do you Want to Build a Snow-man?” class at their location at 6123 Jenkins Road (Bldg. 2007 location). Call 540-653-1730 for more informa-tion about this and the many other classes offered at the Craftech shop.

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By Barbara Wagner, staff writer

The third of December brought

a distinct chill in the air, cooler

than previous days and the tan-

talizing nip in the air was perfect

for an evening of winter festivities

at Naval Support Facility (NSF)

Dahlgren. The next day, NSF In-

dian Head families celebrated

their own Winter Wonderland.

Children of all ages were treated to

fun, food and fellowship courtesy

of the Morale Welfare and Recre-

ation (MWR) department.

At NSF Dahlgren, Lt. Cmdr. Ran-

dy Gibson, Naval Support Activity

South Potomac (NSASP) command

chaplain, started the evening off at

the tree lighting ceremony at Caffee

Circle was a blessing for the upcom-

ing holiday season. Next came a

performance by children from the

chapel choir along with children

from the gathered residents and

base patrons. NSASP Command-

ing Officer Capt. Mary Feinberg

counted down with the children to

the lighting of the tree kicking off the

official start of the holiday season

at NSF Dahlgren. Following a sing

along to warm the chilly night air

the crowds made their way to the

parade field to take part in the fun

and festivities.

A Winter Wonderland at NSA South Potomac

U.S. Navy photoS By BarBara WagNer Stacey ScaraBello

Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) kicked off two festive evenings at Naval Support Facil-ity (NSF) Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head on Dec. 3-4, respectively, that brought holiday cheer to resi-dents at each base. Led by the NSASP MWR office and assisted by the USO of Metropolitan Washing-ton-Baltimore, the celebrations brought smiles to the faces of children and adults alike.

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Dec. 11, 1954 First supercarrier of 59,630 tons, USS Forrestal (CVA-59),

launched at Newport News, VA.

Dec. 12, 1951 First flight of helicopter with gas-turbine engine at Windsor

Locks, CT, demonstrates adaptability of this engine to helicopters.

Dec. 13, 1775Continental Congress provides for the construction of five

ships of 32 guns, five ships of 28 guns and three ships of 24 guns.

Dec 14, 1944Rank of Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy (five star admiral) is estab-

lished.

Dec 15, 1943Bureau of Naval Personnel Circular Letter on non-discrimi-

nation in Navy V-12 program.

Dec. 16, 1998In Operation Desert Fox, Navy cruise missiles attack Iraq.

Dec. 17, 1941Admiral Chester W. Nimitz named Commander in Chief, US

Pacific Fleet, to relieve Admiral Husband Kimmel. Admiral Wil-liam Pye becomes acting commander until Nimitz’s arrival.

This Week in Navy History

U.S. Navy photo

The Arabian Gulf, Dec. 19, 1998 — A Toma-hawk cruise missile (TLAM) is fired from an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during the fourth wave of attacks on Iraq in support of Operation Desert Fox.

By Rear adm. yancy Lindsey, Commandant, Naval District Washington

Season’s Greetings and Merry Christ-mas Naval District Washington! From my family to yours, I extend heartfelt greetings for a joyful holiday season and thank each of you for your role in accomplishing NDW’s mission. What you do each and every day makes a difference for our Region and our Navy.

As I reflect on this past year, I’m re-minded of how fortunate we are to live in a free country that allows us to be-lieve, worship, and live our lives in the manner we choose. Regardless of your faith or beliefs, I think we can all agree that this season, more than any other time of the year, causes us to reflect on and appreciate those people who are

most important in our lives. It’s also a time to highlight and focus on those things that bring us together, that we share in common, and that make us who

we are. Differences are to be recognized and celebrated.they make us a better, more effective Navy. Thank you for who you are.

Let’s never forget those Navy person-nel who are operating forward, many serving in harm’s way across the globe, away from family and friends. I ask that you keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

Finally, please be safe this holiday season. If you plan to travel, don’t forget to consider any hazards and mitigate the risks to your safety. A few moments of forethought can ensure we all have a happy holiday break and return safely for the start of another great year.

Once again, wishing you and yours a safe and joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. God bless you and best wishes for 2016.

Commandant’s Corner

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Yancy Lindsey, Commandant, Naval District Washington.

A visit with Saint Nick to whisper hopes and wishes for holiday gifts was the first order of business for many of the young participants, while some felt the best way to pass their message along to the jolly old elf was through the ear of ‘Mrs. Claus’ who was also on hand. There were also several elves diligently working to ensure that all of the little ones moment with Santa was immortalized in picture. Other children took turns in the holiday bounce house, decorated ornaments, rode the ‘snowboard’ and sampled some of the baked goodies provided and sipped a custom ordered hot chocolate from the hot chocolate bar.

A balloon artist was on hand creat-ing flowers, magical wands and swords among other things to delight the chil-dren and this year many of the little ones were seeking a ‘Frozen’ themed wand to cast a spell of winter delight on the season. The USO of Metropolitan Wash-ington-Baltimore provided hot dogs and hamburgers for attendees as well ensur-ing that none of the participants went away hungry.

For some children it was their first visit with Santa Claus. Some, like Grady, three months old, weren’t aware of the excite-ment of the moment and snoozed calmly in dad’s arms as they waited patiently in line for their turn with Santa. Grady’s older sister — two year old Olivia — on the other hand knew what the wait was for and was excited for the opportunity to share her thoughts for her Christmas list.

At NSF Indian Head, Santa came down the street in a horse-drawn sleigh. Chil-dren and families enjoyed an iceless skating rink, horse-drawn sleigh rides, live ice carving demonstrations, games, crafts, cookie decorating, food provided by the USO and of course, sharing their holiday wish list with Santa.

Between NSF Dahlgren and NSF In-

dian Head Winter Wonderland events, dozens of children were able to have a visit with Santa Claus and take part in all of the wonderful events put together by the MWR office.

Alice Stanton, MWR recreation direc-tor was pleased with the events noting that, “Great effort goes into making an

event successful and judging by the hap-py children faces, it’s evident that this year’s Winterfests and tree lighting was a huge success!”

A huge thank you to Alice and her staff for once again producing such a phe-nomenal event to entertain and delight our NSASP families!

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Dahlgren

Dahlgren Commissary Holiday HoursDahlgren Commissary holiday hours are:Dec 21 — 0900 — 1800Dec 22 — 0900 — 1900Dec 23 — 0900 — 1800Dec 24 — 0900 — 1600Dec 25 — ClosedDec 26 — 0900 — 1800Dec 28 — ClosedDec 29 — 0900 — 1900Dec 30 — 0900 — 1900Dec 31 — 0900 — 1800Jan 1 — ClosedJan 2 — 0900 — 1800

Second Tour Thrift StoreThe Second Tour Thrift Store is open for your back-

to-school shopping! The store is open Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Dahlgren Chapel Holiday Service ScheduleJEWISHHanukkah: Dec. 6-14(Menorah lighting 6th December @ sunset)CATHOLICHoly Day Mass — Dec. 8 @ Noon & 1700Christmas Eve Mass @ 1700Christmas Day Mass @ 0900New Year’s Eve Mass @ 1700New Year’s Day Mass @ 0900PROTESTANTThanksgiving Service — Nov. 22 @ 1030Christmas Service — Dec. 20 @ 1030

Indian Head

Frug’s Grub Food TruckFrug’s Grub has started a new food truck operation

at NSF Indian Head. The truck will be on base every weekday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the parking lot next to building 620, Community Rec Center. Stop by and choose from a wide variety of panini combos, fresh salads and homemade soups.

Treasures Thrift Store Donations“Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1

p.m. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are cur-rently being accepted.

To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email andrew.revelos1@navy.mil

BASE HAPPENINGS

Lights are on longer in the winter. Save 85% in energy costs using LED bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs. Incandescent bulbs re-lease 90 percent of their energy as heat. LED bulbs emit the same light intensity (lumens) but don’t use so much energy heating up a filament. LED bulbs are more expensive, but typically last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Thus, you save energy, lower your fire risk, and save time changing light bulbs by using LED bulbs!

Navy Energy Tip

boards had to be designed, developed, built, and tested from the ground up, in-cluding software development.”

Although the energy recovery circuit is not complete, the conventional ca-pabilities of Virginia Tech’s railgun were proven at the demonstration, according to university and NSWCDD officials.

“The experience the student gains at Virginia Tech working on relevant railgun work is directly applicable to the skill sets we need to transition this technology into a reality for the Navy,” said Chris Reichart, NSWCDD Pulsed Power Branch head. “The Virginia Tech students and new hires joining us contribute right away with very lit-tle ramp up required.”

NSWCDD has also partnered with other universities and colleges — Georgia Tech, Old Dominion Univer-sity, University of Michigan, and the University of Texas at San Antonio — on projects covering a topics ranging from railgun, unmanned systems and computer science to modeling and simulation, additive manufacturing, and machine vision.

Students studying electromagnetic railgun technology at Virginia Tech represent a diversity of degree pro-grams, including electrical engineer-ing, mechanical engineering, materi-als science and engineering, civil and environmental engineering, industrial and systems engineering, aerospace and ocean engineering, engineering science and mechanics, computer en-gineering, chemistry, and geography.

“Each student worked a minimum of 10 hours per week as part of a multidisciplinary team to conduct research, design and assemble parts, lay out circuit boards and test con-trols, program digital controllers, or produce animations, among other tasks,” said Wright. “Students working on the project have designed the rail-gun projectile catch, a vacuum flash chamber, gate drivers, control sys-tem, health monitoring system, and the railgun startup and power-down procedures.”

“We developed sensors and systems as well as equipment for testing or cal-ibration such as bore measurement sensing devices and velocity measure-ment systems,” said Odendaal, point-ing out that, “one can’t just buy railgun parts from a vendor somewhere.”

NEEC provides young engineers and scientists access to projects of interest and importance early in their academic careers which builds knowl-edge and enthusiasm for the field. The students are partnered with trained professionals in the military and pri-vate sector to guide them through current projects and to offer insight to post-education opportunities.

NSWCDD, a NAVSEA warfare cen-ter division, is a premier research and development center that serves as a specialty site for weapon system inte-gration. The command’s unique abil-ity to rapidly introduce new technol-ogy into complex warfighting systems is based on its longstanding compe-tencies in science and technology, research and development, and test and evaluation.

Students assemble components of Virginia Tech’s elec-tromagnetic railgun pulse-forming network at the univer-sity’s Energy Conversion Systems Laboratory in Blacks-burg, Va. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) railgun experts have been advising Virginia Tech students and professors since 2011.

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Kid’s Christmas Movie MarathonDec. 19. It’s officially winter break! Join us at

the Dahlgren Theater for your favorite Christmas movies to get you in the holiday spirit! Cost: FREE

The Grinch — 1 p.m.Home Alone — 3 p.m.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — 5 p.m.Christmas Movie MondayIs the holiday shopping getting to be too

much? Relax and watch your favorite family holiday movies at 1 p.m. for free!

Dec. 21 — FrozenDec. 28 — Rise of the GuardiansDahlgren Aquatics Center540-653-8088*NOTICE: The Aquatics Center is closed due

to construction and is scheduled to re-open Jan. 25, 2016. The outdoor pool will re-open May 2016.

Dahlgren Bingo540-653-8785

BingoThursday Evenings at the Community House.

Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m. Buy 2 packs for $35 and get 1 green and 1 red card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45 and get 1 red, 1 purple and 1 double action card for free! Military, Military Spouses, Retired Military and Dependents can buy 1 regular pack for $20 and get 1 red, 1 green and 1 double action card for free! Try your luck on Thursday! The jack-pot starts at $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 and 1 number each week it is not won. Payouts for regular games start at $50. Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) are available for purchase. All with base access are invited. Participants playing bin-go must be 18 years of age or older. A valid form of identification must be shown to purchase al-coholic beverages. For more information, please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Ugly Sweater BingoDec. 17. Eat, drink & be ugly! Wear your most

ridiculous Christmas sweater to receive one free green card and be entered for a chance to win a prize for the ugliest sweater. Free snacks and refreshments will be available.

Dahlgren Cannonball Lanes540-653-7327

Games: Military $3, Civilian $4. Hourly Bowling: Military $20, Civilian $25 Shoe Rent-al: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50.

Looking to have a birthday party or after work gathering at Cannonball Lanes? Stop in or call to inquire about plans and rates for renting out the Multipurpose Room.

Santa Hat BowlingWednesdays in December from 2 to 9 p.m.

Come to Cannonball Lanes every Wednes-day during the month of December, wearing a Santa hat, and receive a free game of bowling!

All-U-Can Bowl FridaysEvery Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy

two hours of all you can bowl! Rates for all you can bowl are: Military $6.95/person & Civilian $7.95/person. Both rates include shoe rental.

Ham BowlDec. 1-17. Bowl 3 spares and enter your

name into the drawing for your Christmas ham! Three winners will be announced after the drawing takes place at noon on Friday, Dec. 18. Regular rates apply.

Dahlgren Child & YouthCDC 540-653-4994 | YAC 540-653-8009

Give Parents a BreakAt the CDC. Eligible patrons include all chil-

dren 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kinder-garten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and the 2nd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible pa-trons. Please call the center for more informa-tion and to register.

Saturday Open RecreationSaturdays at the YAC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FREE program open to Military, DoD Civilians and Contractor Dependents, school ages K-12. Sponsors must fill out a yearly registration packet for their child to attend. They can pick up the packets at the Youth Activities Center. Children will have access to facility computers, music, crafts, books and more!

Dahlgren Craftech540-653-1730

Take part in Craftech’s new classes and add your own festive flair to your home! All classes listed below can be taken in a group or individual setting. Call Craftech to make your reservations and begin creating!

Custom Christmas WreathsCreate a custom Christmas wreath! Cost:

$60, to include all materials

Stained Glass Christmas Tree WindowCreate a stained glass holiday tree window.

Cost: 80, to include all materials.

Christmas Gift PacksWe’re teaming up with the YAC for children

to create their own design on a mug, coaster and mouse pad to give as a special gift! Cost: $10 per gift set.

Make A Sock SnowmanA take on the popular sock monkey, join us

in making a child friendly sock snowman to keep as your own or give as a gift! Cost: $6 each

Dahlgren Fitness Center540-653-8580

Women’s Volleyball 6v6Dec. 1-15. Bump, Set, Spike! Register at the

Dahlgren Fitness Center for Women’s Volleyball.

3-on-3 Basketball TournamentDec. 1-15. Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center

for some great basketball fun with 3-on-3 Bas-ketball.

Rock the Bells Dodgeball TournamentDec. 15 at 4 p.m. Rocks the bells and show-

case your dodgeball skills! Prizes will be awarded. Register by Monday, Dec. 14. Cost: $1 per person

The Grinch WODDec. 21. Don’t be a Grinch this holiday sea-

son. Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center and burn off some steam!

10:45 a.m. — TRX & Kettlebells11:15 a.m. — SpinNoon — Mobility

Dahlgren General Library540-653-7474

Storytime at the LibraryEvery Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or

small, enjoy storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library every Friday to read a sto-ry and make a craft.

CrafternoonJoin us for the first three Thursdays in De-

cember at 4 p.m. to help spread the holiday cheer! We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity. There will be activities available for all ages! Cost: FREE

Dec. 17. — Make your own gingerbread house

Dahlgren ITT540-653-8785

2015 White House Christmas OrnamentThe 2015 White House Christmas ornament

honors the administration of Calvin Coolidge, who served as the thirtieth president of the Unit-ed States from 1923 to 1929. A depiction of the first National Christmas tree crafted from shiny brass plated with nickel and 24k gold is illumi-nated from within and hung with ornaments representing the events of Coolidge’s unique life and presidency. Stop by Community Recre-ation ITT and purchase your 2015 White House Christmas Ornament today! Cost: $16.75

Universal Orlando Resort Ticket SpecialTired of the winter weather already and

need some fun in the sun? Community Rec ITT has Buy 1 — Day Park to Park and get 2 additional Park to Park Days free! This promo-tion is on sale through May 2016 and tickets can be purchased and activated with a Mili-tary ID or DoD CAC card. Contact Communi-ty Rec ITT office for more information.

Ski Resort PackagesHave you been waiting all year to the shred

the slopes? Community Rec ITT has special product and prices for weekly and weekend lifts, beginner classes, snowboard and tubing at White Tail Resort, Round Top Mountain Resort and Liberty Mountain Resort and Conference Center. Prices vary so call or stop by today!

Dahlgren Liberty Center540-653-7277

The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Flicks FridayCome out and watch any movie from our

collection. Drinks and popcorn are FREE!

Birthday DrawingIf you have a birthday in December, place

your name with us at the Liberty Center for a drawing to win a special gift! Drawings will take place at the end of each month.

Wing WednesdayDec. 16 at 4 p.m. Enjoy FREE hot wings

while they last! Cost: FREEBusch Gardens’ Christmas Town

Dec. 19. Celebrate the spirit of the season at Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town! Join us in bringing the holiday traditions to life with heartwarming shows, delicious holiday dining and festive shopping opportunities. Sign up at the Liberty Center by Dec. 17.

Jingle Bell BingoDec. 21 at 4 p.m. Try your luck with Liberty’s

Jingle Bell Bingo!

Holiday DinnersNot going anywhere for the holidays? Join us

at the Liberty Center Dec. 24, 25 & 31 and Jan. 1 for a delicious Christmas and New Year’s feast provided by Gray’s Landing beginning at 4 p.m.

Indian Head Child & YouthCDC 301-744-4458

Give Parents a BreakAt the CDC. Eligible patrons include all

children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in

MWR Highlights

540-653-7336Price of ShowsCivilian: $5. Active Duty, Retired & Reserve

Mil E-7 & above & their family members with ID: $4, E-1-E-6 & below & their family members with ID: $2.50. Children (6-11): $2 Children (5 and under): FREE.

*Movies shown in 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price.

Friday, Dec. 11 7 p.m. Spectre PG-13Saturday, Dec. 12 4 p.m. Tyler Perry’s: A Madea Christmas — FREE ADMISSION PG-13Saturday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. The Peanuts Movie GFriday, Dec. 18 7 p.m. The Peanuts Movie *3D GSaturday, Dec. 19 7 p.m. The Night Before RSunday, Dec. 20 2 p.m. Sneak Preview — Point Break *3D PG-13For movie listings online, visit www.navymwr.org/movies and select the Dahlgren Theater.

Dahlgren Movie Theater

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kindergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month and the 3rd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please call the center for more infor-mation and to register.

Santa’s Calling!Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Send a special mes-

sage to a child this Christmas from Santa. Operators are standing by at the North Pole phone center to put your child’s name on San-

ta’s telephone list. Please register at the Youth Center by Dec. 16.

Indian Head Community Recreation Center

301-744-4850 or 301-744-4648

Book Swap1st Wednesday of Every Month. Join us for

a book swap once a month! All adults are invited to share their favorite titles that they no longer want and hopefully leave with a new must read book!

Marvel Universe Live!Dec. 12 — 13. To defeat Loki, Marvel’s great-

est super heroes The Avengers — Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and Hulk along with

Spider Man and Wolverine must band togeth-er as they trek across the globe to retrieve the Cosmic Cube fractals and unite them! Tick-ets available for purchase at the Community Recreation ITT Center. Cost: $25.25

Holiday Movie NoonsDrop in for holiday movies with lots of

jingle and cheer! Enjoy free popcorn and good company. Movies begin at noon and are rated G or PG.

Dec. 12: The GrinchDec. 19: Polar ExpressDec. 26: Jingle All The Way

Gingerbread WorkshopDec. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come hear “The

Tale of the Gingerbread Man” by Paul Galdone and decorate your own gingerbread house or person. Registration required and children un-der the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: FREE

Seasonal CraftsDec. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Spruce up your

home with seasonal crafts to display in and around the house! Cost: FREE

Indian Head Liberty Center301-744-4524

The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Monday Night FootballJoin us at the Liberty Center every Monday

during football season. Pizza and drinks provided!

National Harbor ICE Events and Light ShowDec. 12 at 5 p.m. Walk through this holiday

attraction, kept at a chilling 9 degrees filled with hand-carved ice sculptures! Come see two million twinkling lights, amazing nightly snowfall and beautiful dancing fountains at the Gaylord Hotel. Cost: $5, includes transpor-tation and ticket

AMC Movie TripDec. 21 at 6 p.m. Join us for an evening at

the movies for any show of your choosing! Cost: $7, includes transportation and ticket

Ugly Sweater PartyDec. 22 at 6 p.m. Join us at the Liberty Center

for our Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest and stay for dinner!

Indian Head Stars & Strikes Bowling Center

301-744-4761Games: Military $2/game; Civilian $3/game;

Shoe Rental $1

Lunchtime BowlingEvery Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. En-

joy lunch and bowling fun on your break!

Open BowlingEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to

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Jingle Bell RunDe c. 15 at 11 a .m. Wear your most

spe ctacular, j ingle sweater as you j ingle yoursel f around the base! Priz-es wil l b e given to 1st and 2nd place Male/Female f inisher and B est Jingle Race Costume. Al l with base access are el igible, i f young er than 18 years old a consent form must b e sig ne d by a parent . Cost : Mil i tar y FREE. Al l Oth-ers $5

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Caledon State Park Winter Holiday HayridesBeginning Dec. 11 Caledon State Park will

be featuring holiday hayrides each weekend through Dec. 20 from 10 — 9 p.m. Bring a warm blanket and sing holiday songs, while taking a wagon ride through the woods. Af-ter the ride return to the visitor center for hot chocolate and a reading of the classic holiday story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.’ Res-ervations required. $3 per person/ $8 for the whole family. Dec. 11 at 5, 6:30, & 8:00, Dec. 12 at 4, 6:00, 8:00, Dec. 18 at 5, 6:30 & 8:00, Dec. 19 at 4, 6, & 8:00, and Dec. 20 t 4 & 6:00 p.m.

Holly Jolly Market BazaarShop local for the holidays at King George

Elementary School Cafeteria and Parking Lot on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the King George Farmers Market, local artisans and crafters will have all local products to get

you ready for the holidays. Sponsored by the King George Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). For more information or to be a vendor contact dstrauss@kges.k12.va.us .

Breakfast with SantaEnjoy breakfast and a picture with the Jolly

Elf himself on Dec. 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the King George Citizen’s Center. Enjoy breakfast, a small gift shop perfect for the kids and visit with “Shamrock the Shelf Elf”. Cost: $5 admis-sion per child.

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“Fill the Fire Truck” Food DriveBeginning Tuesday, Dec. 1 and running

through Dec 21, the Charles County Depart-ment of Emergency Services, the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medi-cal Services Associations will accept donations of non-perishable food items on behalf of the

Southern Maryland Food Bank. Donated items can be dropped off at the Charles County De-partment of Emergency Services, 10425 Audie Lane, La Plata, or any one of the 18 participat-ing volunteer fire and EMS stations within the county. The food drive will conclude on Mon-day, Dec. 21. For more information about this event contact: Ginger Barnes, Public Education and Community Outreach Coordinator at 301-609-3470 or Barnesg@CharlesCountyMD.gov or Bill Smith, Volunteer Fire/EMS Coordinator at 301-934-3581 or smithb@ccvfireems.org.

Toys for TotsNow through Dec. 18 the La Plata Police

Department at 101 La Grange Avenue and the Town Hall at 305 Queen Anne Street will be drop off locations for Toys for Tots. If you would like to give please drop off a new un-wrapped toy. All of the toys will be picked up by the Waldorf Jaycees and will be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in Charles

County for Christmas.

Breakfast with SantaOn Saturday, Dec. 12 The children of La Pla-

ta will have an opportunity to have breakfast with Santa at one of four time: slots: 8-8:45 a.m., 9-9:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Town residents can register for time slots start-ing Wednesday, Nov. 4 and general public reg-istration will open Monday, November 16th. To register, call Town Hall at 301-934-8421.

White Plains Golf Course Announces Fall Food Drive

The White Plains Golf Course is collecting non-perishable food items for the Southern Maryland Food Bank until Tuesday, Dec. 15. Donate four cans of food or more and receive a free round of golf. Cart rental is required. For more information about the food drive, please call the golf course at 301-645-1300 or 301-843-2947.

Community Notes

Capt. Vince Martinez, command-ing officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ord-nance Disposal Technology Divi-sion (NSWC IHEODTD), kicked off the command’s American Indian/Alaskan Native Month event, Nov. 20, at the Town of Indian Head’s Vil-lage Green Pavilion. The program included guest speaker, Natalie Proctor, tribal chair, Wild Turkey Clan, Cedarville Band of the Pisca-taway-Conoy, as well as an interac-tive dance demonstration and sam-plings of Native American foods.

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place, that’s really just a part but not the whole thing,” Penney said. “Holistically we are a graphic design shop. We do engrav-ing gifts logos; we also do sublimation printing for t-shirts along with embroidery for both military purposes as well as for per-sonal use.”

One of the current embroidery specials at Crafttech at the moment is Christmas stocking personalization. For $7, Craft-ech will embroider a stocking you bring in. Be sure to contact them beforehand to ensure that the material is okay to embroi-der on.

Throughout the year, Craftech offers seasonal craft classes as well as ongoing classes including a mat and framing class.

“We teach framing classes and also do custom mat and frame work, “Penney said.

One of the custom items that Penney is particularly excited about are the personalized flag and shadow boxes that they create at Craftech. Customers can bring in flags, medals, patch-es and other memorabilia and work with Penney or Andrews to create the perfect arrangement and have an engraved shad-ow or flag box created to honor the recipient.

In January, Craftech will be offering a sale on custom frame-work, so now is a good time to get out those special prints you’ve been waiting to have framed. Check with Craftech in the

coming month as well as watch the paper for more details on this upcoming sale.

“We do wax and watercolor painting, stained glasses both tif-fany and lead glass, quilts, sewing and painting,” Penney shared. “For Christmas, we have a stained glass window ornament and wreaths to make as well.”

Another unique craft that is available is bottle “slumping.” Pa-trons can bring in their wine or spirit bottles for a trip through the kiln where it will be superheated and flattened. These slumped bottles make unique cheese or tapas trays. Utilizing a floral mold you can also create an imprinted slumped bottle as well.

Penney was excited to share that they had received autho-rization to bring in outside artisans to offer special classes for base patrons.

“We really want to encourage folks to come in and see what we have to offer,” Penney said. “We have people who have been on the base for three or four years who just happen to stumble in and are surprised at all that we have to offer here.”

It is clear from the camaraderie and cheerful attitude that flows from both Andrews and Penney that they truly love what they do and enjoy working at Craftech.

“It’s really is a dream job — It’s fantastic,” Penney said. “I am fortunate to have Susan here, we make a great team!”

To stop by and see what the ladies have been creating and what services they offer, stop by the Craftech shop located at 6123 Jenkins Rd. (Bldg. 2007) or give them a call at (540) 653-1730. Craftech hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are contemplating opening the shop one Saturday a month by appointment only from 9 a.m. until noon. Be sure to ask about what special craft classes are being offered and see the wide variety of command and personal gift available for personaliza-tion for your next event.

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