By Sylvia PiersonF-35 Lightning II NavalVariants Public Affairs Officer

Theinauguralski jumpoftheF-35BLightningIImulti-role Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL)variant made aviation history June 19 as BAE Sys-

tems test pilot Peter Wilson launched the fifth generationstealth fighter into the skies aboveNASPatuxent River.

The land-based test — conducted by the F-35 Light-ning IIPaxRiver IntegratedTestForce (ITF)assignedtoAirTest and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 —marks the firsttime that an F-35B has taken off of a ski jump andwill de-termine theaircraft’s compatibilitywithBritishand Italianaircraft carriers.The jointU.S.-U.K. test teamwill continuephase I of ski jump testing this summer in anticipation ofeventualU.K. and Italian aircraft carrier operations.

“Friday’s F-35B ski jump was a great success for thejointski jumpteam,”saidWilson,U.K.citizenandski jumpproject lead for ahighly diverse cadre of technicians, engi-neers, administrative support staff and test pilots based atthePaxRiver ITF and in theU.K. “I’mexceptionally proudof this team. Their years of planning, collaboration andtraining have culminated in a fantastic achievement thatadvances the future capabilities of the aircraft and its inte-gration intoU.K. operations.”

TheU.K. and Italy use the ski jumpapproach to carrieroperations as an alternative to the catapults and arrestinggear used aboard U.S. aircraft carriers. The shorter U.K.and Italian carriers feature an upward-sloped ramp at thebowof theship.Curvedat its leadingedge,aski jumprampsimultaneously launches aircraft upward and forward,allowing aircraft to take off with more weight and lessend-speed than required for an unassisted horizontal

Scouting Project atParadise GrovePage 2

Modeling andSimulation GraduationPage 3

Commander’s AwardsRecognize TeamworkPage 8

Vol. 72, No. 26 Celebrating 72 Years of Community Partnership July 2, 2015

TESTERNaval Air Station Patuxent River

Lockheed Martin photo by Andy Wolfe

The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force fromAir Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducted the first-ever skijump of an F-35B Lightning II short take-off/vertical-landing (STOVL) variant June 19. During flight 298, BAE test pilot PeterWilsonlaunched aircraft BF-04 from a land-based ski jump located aboard NAS Patuxent River. This test is the first of a series of U.K. skijump events scheduled for 2015.

Inaugural F-35B Ski JumpLaunchMakesHistory

See Ski Jump, Page 4

By Shawn GrahamNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Teresa Crouch, a Navyspouse for more than 24

years, was recently appoint-ed as NAS Patuxent RiverOmbudsman Coordinator.

An Ombudsman is an of-ficial representative of theunit commander or com-manding officer; and plays avital role in establishing andmaintaining current and ac-curate communication be-tween commands and fam-ily members.

“I’m honored to serveas Pax River’s OmbudsmanCoordinator,” Crouch said.“I’ve been around the Navy

for more than two decadesand I understand the keyrole Ombudsmen have inreadiness.

“Ombudsmen connectfamilies to available re-sources on the base, like theFleet & Family Support Cen-ter that can benefit them,”Crouch explained. “My goalis to make the program asvibrant as it can be. On Paxour job is a little differentbecause the commands arepredominately shore com-mands that don’t deploy.”

Crouch said the volun-teers who serve as commandOmbudsmen do an amazingjob, and theyneed commandsupport to perform their job,

and their status as a spousegives them special insightinto everydaymilitary life.

“Being a spouse gives aunique understanding ofmilitary families,” Crouch

said. “There are many intri-cacies of being an Ombuds-man. Our team membersknow military protocols,various rank structures andservice-specific lingo. Weunderstand how things workand how to fix a processwhen it’s not working.

“The chain of commandhas been very supportive ofme and the program,” shesaid. “Ombudsmen spenda lot of time making familyreadiness into a reality. Theyare a tremendous resource.”

NAS Patuxent RiverCommand Master Chief(AW/SW) Jeff Owejan saidthe program is a valuabletool that enhances commu-

nication between the chainof command and the fami-lies.

“Ombudsmen help fami-lies when they need assis-tance with military or civil-ian resources,” Owejan said.“They assist families witheducation advice, deploy-ment readiness and myriadother problems. If it’s aproblem too big, the Om-budsman will help find theright resource. They neverstop working.

“If there’s an importantissue that the servicemem-ber’s command needs toknow about, theOmbudsman

Ombudsmen: Making family readiness into a reality

U.S. Navy photo by Shawn Graham

Teresa Crouch is the NAS Patuxent River OmbudsmanCo-ordinator. Ombudsmen have a vital role in establishing andmaintaining current and accurate communication between thecommand and its familymembers.

See Ombudsmen, Page 4

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

Living up to the Boy Scoutsoutdoor code of being

“conservation minded,” oneyoung man’s recent EagleScout project is helpingto prevent further erosionalong a stretch of shorelinenear Paradise Grove camp-ground at NAS PatuxentRiver.

“I started as a Cub Scout infirst grade and I’m currentlya Life Scout,” said MichaelBalaton, who is headed intohis sophomore year at Leon-ardtown High this fall. “Thiswas my Eagle Scout project.”

To reach the rank of EagleScout, Balaton was requiredto complete a project thatdemonstrated his leadershipof others and benefited thecommunity.

Saving the shorelineWorking under the guid-

ance of Pax River Conserva-tion Director Kyle Rambo,the teen tackled a cliff andshore erosion stabiliza-tion project near the camp-ground’s G5 campsite whichinvolved cleaning up fallentrees, laying down logs, andplanting marsh grass.

“Constant ripple waveswere nibbling at the base ofthe bank and we needed tostop the eroding, the bankcollapsing and the treesfrom falling,” Rambo said.“We often hire contractors

to construct stone jetties,breakwaters, bulkheads, etc.,but this required a low-techsolution.”

Over the course of twoweekends, Balaton and hisgroup of adult, scout andother volunteers laid down13 coir logs and planted over400 Salt Marsh Cordgrassplugs and 40 Wax Myrtleshrubs along the shoreline.

Rambo explained that the10-foot long coir logs, madeof coconut fiber, were stakedto the beach at the foot of theslope near the high-tide lineto break up wave energy, andthen grass was planted allaround them.

“The biodegradable logsprovide a temporary solu-tion to keep the slope fromfurther eroding while thecordgrass grows and thick-ens around them,” Rambonoted. “After a few years,the logs will rot away, butby then the grass will be es-tablished and will provide awave baffle, helping to holdthe sand in place.”

Challenges and leadershipBalaton said his biggest

challenge to overcome dur-ing the project was workingwith adults who thoughtthey knew his project betterthan he did, and providingbreaks and snacks to keeptiring younger volunteers ac-tive and on track.

One volunteer was hisown dad, Edward Balaton,

the CH-53K deputy integrat-ed product team lead for theH-53 Heavy Lift HelicoptersProgram Office (PMA-261).

“I’m very proud of Mi-chael,” he said. “He coordi-nated and led the work ef-forts of [the scouts and othervolunteers] to complete anenvironmental project thathelps reclaim land that hasbeen eroding over the years,and he’ll be able to see theresults of his leadershipwhenever he goes by theParadise Grove campgroundarea.”

When asked what he dis-covered about himself dur-ing the project, Michael Ba-laton said he learned to be abetter leader.

“I learned that being agood leader means being agood follower — by listeningto advice and knowing whento accept it — and that youhave to be flexible with yourplan when things change,”he said. “Leading differentage groups can be difficult.Knowing I organized myfellow scouts, friends andadults to get this projectcompleted, and done well,was the most rewarding partof leadership.”

According to MWR, be-cause of its size and proximi-ty to the water, the G5 camp-site is popular with largefamilies and groups and isrented nearly every weekendfrom early April through Oc-tober.

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Courtesy photo

Fourteen-year-oldMichael Balaton learned a lot about leadership as he directed a group of adult,scout and other volunteers during his Eagle Scout project at NAS Patuxent River. Completed inMay, the shoreline conservation project benefits not only the environment, but also campers andboaters using Paradise Grove’s G5 campsite.

Scouting project benefits Paradise Grove shoreline and patrons

8-10:30 a.m. July 14Center Stage Theater

The International Programs Of-fice invites NAVAIR’s foreign mili-tary sales community to a town hallto hear DOD and NAVAIR subjectmatter experts discuss foreign dis-closure, anti-tamper policies andconsiderations for internationalclassified material transportation.The featured speaker is Mark E.Smith from the office of the Un-dersecretary of Defense for policyat the Defense Technology Secu-rity Administration. Members ofNAVAIR’s geographically separat-ed sites may participate via videoteleconference. For more infor-mation, contact Saadiq Sadruddinat saadiq.sadruddin@navy.mil or301-757-6682.

NAVAIR Town Hall:Foreign MilitarySales

From Naval Health ClinicPatuxent River

WHAT?Urgent care services are medi-

cally necessary services requiredfor any illness or injury thatwould not result in further dis-ability or death if not treatedimmediately, but still requiresprofessional attention and hasthe potential to develop sucha threat if treatment is delayedlonger than 24 hours.

WHEN and WHERE?• During clinic hours: Call Na-

val Health Clinic Patuxent River(NHCPR) directly at 301-342-1506 to speak with a nurse whowill evaluate your symptoms. Ifsame-day care is needed, youwill be offered an acute appoint-ment at the clinic. If no appoint-ment is available, a referral may

be entered authorizing a visit toa local urgent care center.

• After hours and on week-ends: Patients requiring medicalcare are authorized to seek ur-gent care in the civilian networkafter consulting with the TRI-CARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL)at 800-TRICARE (2273). The NALwill provide triage and referral tothe appropriate level of care.

Failure to obtain a referralfrom your primary care manag-er (PCM) within three businessdays will cause your care to becovered under the point of ser-vice (POS) option and you willbe charged.

• When traveling: You mustcoordinate urgent care with yourPCM and/or the TRICARE NorthRegion contractor, HealthNet, be-fore receiving care. If you cannotreach your PCM, call 877-TRI-CARE (2273), to notify them ofyour need for urgent care.

HOW?For quick access to impor-

tant phone numbers, alwayscarry a TRICARE pocket cardor the Traveling with Prime in-formation sheet with you whentraveling. To verify if an UrgentCare Center is a TRICARE Affili-ated Urgent Care Center, go towww.hnfs.com prior to seekingcare.

QUESTIONS?For any questions or con-

cerns regarding urgent care,please contact NHCPR Directorfor Healthcare Business, Cmdr.Jessica Bain, at 301-995-3681.

Note: The NHCPR Facebookpage is updated each morningwith the number of appoint-ments available in medicalhome port and flight medicine.

Clinic CornerThe what, when, where and how ofurgent care for TRICARE Prime patients

U.S. Navy photo illustration by Shawn Graham

TRICARE is the health care program for almost 9.5million beneficiariesworldwide-including active duty servicemembers, National Guard andReservemembers, retirees, their families, survivors, certain formerspouses and others registered in the Defense Enrollment EligibilityReporting System.

By Allison HooverCommunications,Integrated BattlespaceSimulation &TestDepartment

The first 14 students inthe School of Modeling

and Simulation, part of theNAVAIR University Collegeof Test and Evaluation, re-ceived their graduates cer-tificates June 18 after com-pleting fourmaster’s degree-level courses in less than ayear — all while doing their“normal” job.

With their certificates,through a partnership withOld Dominion University ofNorfolk, Virginia, the studentscan go on to earn Master ofEngineering degrees in Mod-eling and Simulation (M&S)with only six more classes.

Amy Markowich, deanof the school of M&S and di-rector of the Integrated Bat-

tlespace Simulation and TestDepartment, said that she isextremely proud of the stu-dents who put forth the effortto expand their knowledge inM&S.

“We need all of our work-force to have the founda-tional knowledge to employM&S across everything thatwe do,” Markowich said.“We appreciate that you in-vested the time to enhanceyour M&S skills. This willallow you to create more in-novative products using live,virtual, constructive environ-ments to do research, devel-opment, test and evaluationand training.”

Many students foundthe program workload to bestrenuous due to the shortamount of time.

“It is possible to condense

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By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

As reported on thefront page of the

July 2, 1970 Tester — the“Voice of the Navymanin Southern Maryland”— Special Services wasstaging its second annualFourth of July jamboreefor Patuxent River mili-tary and civilian person-nel, and their familiesand guests.

The article printeda timeline of the day’splanned celebrations,which would start earlywith a fishing derby andculminate in the eveningwith a giant display offireworks along the shore

of the Patuxent River,north of the enlistedmen’s beach house.

The program was solarge that Special Servic-es opened the activities aday early, on July 3, witha golf clinic and 18-holeexhibition by four golfprofessionals at the Ce-dar Point course.

July 4 festivities in-cluded:

• Children’s fishingderby. All base pondswere open and catcheswere judged at the drillhall. New rods and reelswere awarded to the win-ners in age groups rang-ing from 6 to 14 years

• The Patuxent NavyFlying Club offered air-

plane and glider rides at$3 per person; and thePatuxent Sailing Clubwas offering free sailboatrides. Two 40-foot yawlsand a fleet of 19-foot sail-ers were used.

• A pet show com-menced at 9:30 a.m. atthe drill hall’s ball field,and the winners’ ownerswere awarded with wrist-watches.

• A station helicopterdropped 500 pounds ofpeanuts in an area nearthe beach house and theperson finding the “mag-ic” peanut was awardeda bicycle. The Navy Ex-change served Texas-style barbecue beginningat noon.

• Also at the beachhouse, the site of most ofthe afternoon activities,a horse show was hostedby Capt. Nick Smith.

• The Paratuxents,putting on a skydivingexhibition, made jumpsonto the ball field nearthe beach house, withone of the jumpers pur-posely landing in thePatuxent River.

• Day-long games in-cluded sack races, wheel-barrow races, balloontosses and greased-poleclimbs to reach a $10 billat the top.

Darkness triggered thefireworks display and anend to what surely was afun-filled day for all.

Throwback Thursday: July 1970Tester archives reveal base-wide Fourth of July bash 45 years ago

U.S. Navy photo

Forty-five years ago today, an article titled “Pax PlansGala Fourth of July” appeared in the July 2, 1970 Tester highlighting theplanned schedule of events for the day-long July 4 celebration planned aboardNASPatuxent River and hosted bySpecial Services.

By Donna CipolloniNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

On its DOD Green Fleetwebsite, the Navy de-scribes energy security ashaving assured access toreliable supplies of energy,and the ability to protectand deliver sufficient en-ergy to meet our warfight-ing and installation needs.

“Basically, we need tohave the energy availableto complete the missionand avoid disruptionsin operations,” said KarlBryan, installation energymanager at NAS PatuxentRiver.

Bryan explained thatenergy security beginswith conservation to re-duce not only the amountwe need, but also the de-mand we need in order toperform the work relatedin support of the Depart-ment of the Navy and itsmission.

Various energy sourcesavailable include electric,natural gas, oil, propane,chilled water, steam, solarphotovoltaic, solar hot wa-ter, wind, ground sourceheating/cooling, amongother forms.

“Some are finite sourc-es like oil and gas whileothers are renewable andcan be sustained, like solaror ground source heating/cooling,” Bryan said. “Thebalance of energy use andsupply is the key to a suc-cessful energy securityplan.”

At Pax River, some“mission critical” facilitiesmust maintain operationseven when the power tothe base is interrupted anda majority of us are in thedark.

“To meet the energyrequirement to missioncritical facilities, the in-stallation must look athow to generate onsitepower to support thesefacilities and the variousfuel sources that are avail-able and economical tohave in reserve,” Bryannoted. “Additionally, thecommand needs to look atwhat non-mission loads toshed in these facilities inorder to optimize the size

of the onsite power systemrequired, and to maintainlong term support of thatsystem.”

Secretary of the NavyRay Mabus set a goal forthe DON to produce orprocure one gigawatt of re-newable energy byDecem-ber 2015, and the Office ofNaval Research’s (ONR)ongoing investments insmartgrid and microgridtechnologies are intendedto contribute to that goal.

“Changing the way weget and use energy is a pri-ority for the Navy becauseenergy security is criticalto our national security,”Mabus said in 2012. “Onegigawatt of renewable en-ergy produced from sourc-es like solar, wind andgeothermal could powera city the size of Orlando,while increasing the secu-rity and flexibility of theenergy grid.”

ONR also reports theNavy is seeking energysecurity for both strategicand tactical advantages.Strategically, the goal is toreduce reliance on fossilfuels. Tactically, the Navywants to be able to use en-ergy sources on locationand eliminate the need forlong, dangerous fuel sup-ply convoys.

“As individuals, wecan all help in the aspectof energy demand by en-suring procurement ofENERGY STAR products,shutting off equipmentand lighting not required,and only using energy youactually need to completeyour work,” Bryan noted.“Since our mission is toensure the Navy completestheir mission, energy secu-rity is everybody’s prior-ity.”

For more informationon the Navy’s energy ini-tiatives, visit http://green-fleet.dodlive.mil/energy/

Navy’s ‘mission-first’credo depends onenergy security

U.S. Navy graphic

U.S. Navy photo

AmyMarkowich recognizes 14 students receiving aMod-eling and Simulation Graduate Certificate at a ceremonyheld June 18.

Students receive first ever Modelingand Simulation Graduate Certificate

See Ceremony, Page 5

launch aboard U.S. aircraft car-riers.

The first-ever ski jump wasconducted off of a land-basedski jump that was jointly devel-oped between the U.K. and theU.S.Beforethetest, thePaxRiverITFteampartneredwiththeNA-VAIR Atlantic Test Ranges (ATR)Geomatics and Metrology teamto perform a high fidelity surveyof the shore-based ski jump thatwas designed and built in theU.K. by WFEL, Ltd., divided intosections, then transported andreassembled aboard NAS Patux-ent River.

“As expected, aircraft BF-04 performed well and I can’twait until we’re conductingF-35 ski jumps from the deckof the Queen Elizabeth carrier,”Wilson added. “Until then, thede-risking that we’re able toachieve now during phase I ofour ski jump testing will equipus with valuable data we’ll useto fuel our phase II efforts.”

The F-35B’s design allowsit to automatically position thecontrol surfaces and nozzlesfor takeoff; a unique capabilitycompared with previous STOVLaircraft. Such automation frees

up pilot capacity and providesan added safety enhancement.

“We designed the controllaws on the F-35B to make thetask of taking off and landing atthe ship much easier than forprevious STOVL aircraft,” saidGordonStewart,flyingqualitiesengineer representing the U.K.Ministry of Defence. “For skijump launches, the aircraft rec-ognizes when it is on the rampand responds by positioningthe control surfaces and noz-zles automatically for takeoffand climb. Friday’s testing wasour first chance to demonstratethese new control laws using aland-based ski jump. We’ll beusing today’s results — alongwith those from future testing— to help us prepare for thefirst shipboard ski jump launchfrom HMS Queen Elizabeth.”

The ski jump was a majormilestone for the F-35 pro-gram. The U.K. is the only Level1 partner with the U.S. on thejoint, multinational acquisitionto develop and field an afford-able, highly common family ofnext generation strike fighteraircraft for the U.S. Air Force,Navy, Marine Corps, and eightinternational partners. Its majorrole in the F-35’s System De-sign and Demonstration phase

is enabling the regeneration ofthe U.K. carrier strike capability,which will result in significantcontracts and jobs for U.K. in-dustry as the F-35B Lightning IIand Typhoon become the U.K.’sfast jet combat air elements ofthe future. The primary roleof the F-35B STOVL aircraft isground attack, with a second-ary air-to-air role. The aircraft ispoweredbyasinglemainenginewithavertically-mounted,shaft-drivenlift fanpropulsionsystem.

This test marks the secondtime in one week that the F-35Lightning II program madeaviationhistory.RoyalAirForceTest Pilot Squadron LeaderAndy Edgell released two inert500-pounddualmodePavewayIV precision-guided bombsfrom aircraft BF-03 over theAtlantic Test Ranges June 12.Working on the multi-phasetesting of the F-35 Block 3F,U.K.-unique Paveway IV areU.S. government, military andcontractor personnel, U.K.Ministry of Defence represen-tatives, and U.K. industry part-ners from BAE Systems, Qin-etiQandRaytheonSystemsLtd.

The F-35 Lightning II isa single-seat, single-engine,stealthy strike fighter that in-corporates low-observable

(stealth) technologies, defen-sive avionics, advanced sensorfusion, internal and externalweapons, and an advancedprognostic maintenance capa-bility to deliver optimum inter-national security via integratedcoalition operations. Partnernations include the U.K., Italy,the Netherlands, Turkey, Can-ada, Australia, Denmark andNorway — as well as three For-eign Military Sales (FMS) coun-tries — Japan, Israel and SouthKorea. The F-35A conventionaltakeoff and landing (CTOL)variant will be a multi-role,stealthy strike aircraft replace-ment for the Air Force’s F-16Falcon and the A-10 Thunder-bolt II aircraft, complementingthe F-22A Raptor. The F-35BSTOVL variant will be a multi-role stealthy strike aircraft toreplace the Marine Corps’F/A-18C/D Hornet and AV-8BHarrier aircraft. The carrier-suitablevariant (CV), theF-35C,will provide the Departmentof Navy a multi-role, stealthystrike aircraft to complementthe F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.Lockheed Martin is the aircraftcontractor and Pratt & Whitneyis the engine contractor.

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At this point, there is a goodchance a hacker has made

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Personal information breached, now what?

By Jim WalshNAS Patuxent River Fleet

and Family Service Center

SKI JUMPContinued from 1

Worksheet signing for September Cycle Advance-ment Exams is here. Stop by the Personnel SupportDetachment Education Services Office during operat-ing hours: 7:30-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday throughThursday. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Worksheets mustbe signed prior to testing unless permission isgranted from the Education Services Office (ESO).Test dates are:

Petty officer 1st class exam (E-6) - Sept. 3Petty officer 2nd class exam (E-5) - Sept. 10Petty officer 3rd class exam (E-4) - Sept. 17Exams are held at River’s Edge Catering and

Conference Center. Good luck to all candidates.For more information, contact the base ESO DianeSherkow at 301-342-7305.

PSD Corner

can get that informationthrough a much faster way,”Owejan said. “They makecommunication clearer andour team stronger.”

The Navy OmbudsmanProgram was established in1970 by Adm. Elmo ZumwaltJr., then Chief of Naval Oper-ations (CNO). He created theprogram to improve com-munication between com-mands and the families ofSailors who served in them.In 2006, then-CNO Adm. Mi-chael Mullen re-emphasized

the importance of the pro-gram and signed an updatedinstruction highlighting therequirement that all Navyfamilies have access to anOmbudsman.

If you have any ques-tions about the Om-budsman Program or toschedule an appointment,contact Crouch at 301-342-4911 or paxfleetandfamily-wflc@gmail.com.

Tenant commands canfind and contact their re-spective ombudsman byvisiting the OmbudsmanRegistry at www.ombuds-manregistry.org.

OMBUDSMENContinued from 1

a semester of work into oneweek of hard study, but youneed to be very focused,”said Jared Angus, a computerscientist in the IntegratedBattlespace Simulation andTest Department. “You don’thave the time to spend extratime getting additional one-on-one review if you missedsomething. If you don’t un-derstand a concept, you haveto figure it out fast becausethe next lesson where youneed to implement what youjust learned is coming upright after lunch instead ofnext week.”

Even though it was tough,Angus appreciated thechance to continue with theprogram.

“I loved and appreci-ated this opportunity. Theseclasses were extremely chal-lenging,” Angus said. “All ofthis just works to make suc-ceeding that much more ful-filling. I really hope we havethe opportunity to take fur-ther classes in the master’scurriculum.”

Attending the ceremony

were a few distinguishedguests including John Bo-hanan, senior advisor to U.S.House Representative StenyHoyer, State Delegate DebRey, St. Mary’s County Com-missioner Todd Morgan,and Leslie Taylor, executivedirector of NAWCAD.

Bohanan and Taylor both

thanked the students for tak-ing time out of their hecticwork and personal schedulesto expand their M&S experi-ence and knowledge to beable to better support thewarfighter.

Other NAVAIR employeeswill have similar opportuni-ties in the future. The next

session for the M&S Certifi-cate Program will be held inthe fall of 2015. For more in-formation, visit the NAVAIRUniversity website, https://navairu.navair.navy.mil/.

Allison Hoover providescontract communication sup-port as an employee of Engil-ity Corporation.

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ACCOLADES AROUND THE AIR STATION

NAVAIRComptroller Jerry Short, left, and Kathy Dagenhart,AIR 10.1, right, presentMichael S. Barnett with the CareerService Award. The award recognized Barnett for 40 yearsof faithful service to the government of the United States.

U.S. Navy photos

NAVAIRComptroller Jerry Short, left, and Kathy Dagenhart,AIR 10.1, right, recognize the AIR 10.0 Peer Choice AwardWinner for the 2ndQuarter Fiscal Year 2015, April Coates-Thompson, on June 4, 2015. Coates-Thompsonwas se-lected by her coworkers as a valuable teammatewho goesabove and beyondwhat is required of her in support of herteamand her customers. The programmanagers shesupports consider her exceptional financial analyst. Since2010, the AIR 10.0 Peer Choice Award has recognized anon-supervisory employeewho exhibits outstanding effortand inspires others.

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Fourteen personnel assigned to NAVAIR earnedModeling and Simulation (M&S) GraduateCertificates June 18.With their certificates, employees can earnMaster of Engineering degreesthrough a partnership with Old Dominion University. The next session ofM&S courses is sched-uled for fall 2015.

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Thursday, July 26:30 p.m., Aloha(Rated: PG-13, 2 hrs.)

A down-on-his-luck militarycontractor is given the opportunityto return to the site of his greatestcareer triumphs in Hawaii. Whilehe goes in hope of professionalredemption, he also seeks closurewith a long-ago love and must dealwith unexpected feelings for hispartner on the project, a promisingyoung Air Force pilot.

Friday, July 36:30 p.m., Spy(Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Susan Cooper is an unassum-ing, deskbound CIA analyst, andthe unsung hero behind the Agen-cy’s most dangerous missions. Butwhen her partner falls off the gridand another top agent is compro-mised, she volunteers to go deepundercover to infiltrate the world ofa deadly arms dealer, and preventa global disaster.

9:30 p.m., Entourage(Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Movie star Vincent Chase, to-gether with his boys, Eric, Turtleand Johnny, are back- and back inbusiness with super-agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some oftheir ambitions have changed, butthe bond between them remainsstrong as they navigate the capri-

cious and often cutthroat world ofHollywood.

Saturday, July 44 p.m., San Andreas (3D)(Rated: PG-14, 1 hr. 54 mins.)

After the infamous San AndreasFault finally gives, triggering amagnitude 9 earthquake in Califor-nia, a search and rescue helicopterpilot and his estranged wife maketheir way together from Los Ange-les to San Francisco to save theironly daughter. But their treacher-ous journey north is only the be-ginning. And when they think theworst may be over...it’s just gettingstarted.

Sunday, July 52:00 p.m., Spy(Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

Monday, July 6 and Tuesday,July 7Theater is not open

Wednesday, July 83:00 p.m., Cinderella

(Free Showing)(Rated: PG, 1 hr. 53 mins.)

The story follows the fortunesof young Ella whose merchantfather remarries following thetragic death of her mother. Keento support her loving father, Ellawelcomes her new stepmotherLady Tremaine and her daugh-ters Anastasia and Drizella intothe family home. But when Ella’sfather suddenly and unexpectedlypasses away, she finds herself atthe mercy of a jealous and cruelnew family. Ella could easily be-gin to lose hope. Yet, despite thecruelty inflicted upon her, Ella isdetermined to honor her mother’sdying words and to “have courageand be kind.” And then there is thedashing stranger she meets in thewoods. Unaware that he is reallya prince, not merely an employeeat the palace, Ella finally feels shehas met a kindred soul.

6:30 p.m., Spy(Rated: R, 2 hrs.)

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Center Stage Theater

• Movie Line: 301-342-5033

• Reservations: 301-342-3648

• Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-5 category:adults, $3.50 and youths ages 6-11,$2.50. All others: adults, $4.50; youthsages 6-11, $3.50.

• 3-D glasses: $1

• Authorized ID required for admission

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What’s Happening With MWRNAS PATUXENT RIVER andNRC SOLOMONSPatriotic Pool Party8-10 p.m. July 3Riverside Aquatics, NRC Solomons

Fun for the entire family with gamesfor both land lubbers and the fish at heart.Special activities at the pool.

Patriotic Parade2 p.m. July 4Adventure Zone, NRC Solomons

Whether you bring your pooch dressedup as Uncle Same, your red wagon withstars and stripes, a bicycle with streamsor a golf cart with balloons, the SolomonsRecreation team looks forward to you join-ing them with a family friendly walk fromthe Adventure Zone to Riverside Pool.

Fourth of July Buffet, FireworksGates open 6 p.m. July 4River’s Edge Catering andConference Center

Light up your Fourth of July with adelicious meal, live entertainment andview of the Solomons Island fireworks.Buffet available 6-8 p.m.; live entertain-ment from 7-10 p.m. Cost is $25 adults,$10 age 10 and under. Tickets on sale atRiver’s Edge and ITT Office. Tickets arenon-refundable.

CALVERT COUNTY:Town of Chesapeake BeachFireworksDusk July 3Chesapeake Beach waterfront

Free to public. Arrive early for easyparking. Enjoy the Chesapeake BeachWater Park (fee). Rain date July 5. Visitwww.chesapeake-beach.md.us.

Fireworks Cruise aboard theWm. B. Tennison8 p.m. July 4Calvert Marine Museum

Best seat in town to view the Solomonsfireworks; with hors d’oeuvres. Must pre-register at 410-326-2042, extension 41.

Solomons Fireworks9 p.m. July 4Solomons Island-wide

Fireworks shot from barge in PatuxentRiver. View from Riverwalk. Rain date July 5.

ST. MARY’S COUNTY:St. Mary’s River ConcertSeries and Fireworks5 p.m. gates; 8 p.m. concert July 3

The orchestra performs Superman,Sousa, Star Wars, Saturday Night Liveand jazz and pop standards. Followed byfireworks. Visit www.chesapeakeorches-tra.org/river-concert-series.html.

Annual Independence DayCelebrationDusk July 4

Hollywood Volunteer Fire DepartmentFireworks display is one of largest in

area; free concert before fireworks andcarnival with games, food and $5 arm-bands to ride all night. For more informa-tion, visit www.hvfd.com

CHARLES COUNTY:Celebrate Charles: A Fun-filledFourth4:30-9:30 p.m. July 4Regency Furniture Stadium

Take in a Southern Maryland BlueCrabs game and enjoy live music fromSam Grow and The British Invasion Trib-ute. Items for sale in Marketplace, amusethe kids in Family Fun Zone with all-you-can-play wristbands for $5. Fireworks af-terward at around 9:30.

Town of Indian Head 4th ofJuly Celebration & FireworksJuly 4The Village Green and Pavilion, 100Walter Thomas Road

Patriotic opening ceremony at 3:30p.m. Amusements, DJ, and food avail-able for sale. No pets or alcohol permitted.Free admission. Visit www.townofindian-head.org.

Town of LaPlata IndependenceDay Watermelon Bash11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4LaPlata Town Hall grounds

Just for us hot dogs, games, wet funand lots of watermelon. Wheelchair ac-cessible. Visit www.townoflaplata.org.

For all MWR news, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and clickon the Fleet and Family Readi-ness tab.

Phone directoryInformation, Tickets and Travel Of-fice 301-342-3648Drill Hall 301-757-3943River’s Edge 301-342-3656NRC Solomons 410-326-6903Fleet & Family SupportCenter 301-342-4911Center Stage Theater 301-342-5033Customized Creations 301-342-6293Rassieur Youth Center 301-342-1694Cedar Point Golf Course

301-342-3597West Basin Marina 301-342-3573

Holiday HoursThe following are closed July 3:Child Development Centers2813 and 2030, Child Develop-ment Homes, all Eddie’s loca-tions, Energy Zone, Indoor Pool,ITT, Rassieur Youth Center, Riv-er’s Edge Catering and Confer-

ence Center, and the West BasinMarina.Drill Hall hours for July 3: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Bowling Center hours for July 3:10 a.m. to midnightOutdoor pool hours for July 3:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NRC SolomonsDive-In Theater9 p.m. July 10 at the RiversideAquatics Complex

Featuring - Penguins of Mada-gascar

Movie in the Park9 p.m. July 11 at Light HousePark

ITTTickets availableWashington NationalsBaltimore OriolesNavy FootballSouthern Maryland Blue CrabsBowie Baysox

Garden Plot RentalsNow available

Plot size: 30’x75’. Cost: $30plus a $15 refundable clean updeposit for each plot rented. Call301-342-3508.

Ruddy Duck AdventuresMWR now offers a discount

on adventure packages throughRuddy Duck Adventures! Theyoffer kayaking, nature exhibits,stand up paddle-boarding, sculp-ture gardens, boat rides and morein the Southern Maryland area. Alloffered with all-inclusive packagesto help you get the most out of youradventure. Visit the website athttp://www.ruddyduckadventures.com/ and use coupon code: 114Available for all Pax River Patrons.

Drill HallSummer Hours:5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays andholidays9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Beach Workouts7-8 a.m. every Tuesday andThursday at Cedar Point Beach

Beach workouts are open to allstation personnel. No reason toregister, just show up and remem-ber to wear light clothes and bringwater.

IronMan Triathlon SummerChallengeJune 1 - August 31

Complete an IronMan Triathlonat your own pace by logging yourworkouts between June 1 and Au-gust 31 and receive a completionT-shirt.

Energy ZoneBallroom Dancing

6-8 p.m. Thursdays, July 9 -August 20 in Studio A (No class onAugust 9)

Auto Skills CenterThe Auto Skills Center will beclosed on Saturday, July 4.

Fourth of July events

Fleet and Family Support CenterAll classes are held at the Fleet

and Family Support Center inBuilding 2090 off Bundy Road un-less otherwise noted. Classes areopen to active-duty and retired mil-itary and Reservists. Reservationsare necessary and can be made atFFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.

ClassesPlaygroup at Glenn Forest Com-munity Center: 10-11 a.m. July2, 9, 16, 23, 30Closed: July 3Welcome to Pax: 9-11 a.m. July81-2-3 Magic: Effective Disciplinefor Children: Noon-2 p.m. July14, 21 and 28Ombudsman Assembly: 6-7:30p.m. July 14

Car Buying: 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. July 15Résumé Writing: 1-4 p.m. July15

Ready Navywww.ready.navy.mil

Summer starts on June 21, andhazardous weather conditions willtoo! If you would like an informa-tion packet on how to preparefor Hurricanes, Severe Weather,and other potential emergencies,please stop by the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center (21993 BundyRd, BLDG. 2090) to get your freeinformation bag.

Clinical CounselingServices

Clinical Counseling services

can directly improve the qualityof life of service members andtheir family by addressing thestressors facing today’s military.To make an appointment with acounselor, call 301-342-4911 or202-685-6019.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

EFMP is a DOD program thataddresses the special needs ofmilitary families. Sailors with anexceptional family member — afamily member with special needssuch as a medical or educationaldisability — are encouraged to en-roll in the EFMP so the Navy cando its part in caring for EFM needs.Email James Lettner at james.lettner@navy.mil.

Financial CounselingServices

The Personal Financial Edu-cator can help individuals andfamilies in managing their financ-es, resolving financial problemsand to reach long-term goals.Take control of your financesand make an appointment witha counselor by calling 301-342-5442.

Find Your CommandOmbudsman

Find out who your Ombudsmanis. Visit www.ombudsmanregistry.org, click on “Contact Your Om-budsman” and follow the prompts,or call 301-757-1861 to speak withthe NAS Patuxent River Ombuds-man Coordinator.

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301-994-2288301-994-228846555 Dennis Point Way

Drayden, Maryland3 MINUTES FROM THE INTERSECTION OFFLAT IRON ROAD AND DRAYDEN ROAD

Riverside Bistro andThe Flip Flop Bar

301-994-2233301-994-2233

50 Acre shaded waterfrontCampground and Marina.

RV hookup, tent sites, rental cabins,kayaks, canoes, boat slips, boat rampand storage. A full service marina to

handle all your boating needs:repairs, 75T travel lift, wash station,

paint and more. Fuel dock: diesel and gas.Parts store. Playgrounds, pool, activities,

pet friendly. Waterfront restaurantand outdoor bar on site.

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By Emily FunderburkNAVAIR Total Force Communications

The 15th annual NAVAIR Commander’s Awardsceremony, held June 17 at NAS Patuxent River,

celebrated technical, business and leadership excellencein support of NAVAIR’s focus areas: increase speed to thefleet, consistently deliver integrated and interoperablewarfighting capabilities, and improve affordability.This year, there were 52 nominations, representing

a broad spectrum of programs and exemplifying the

dedication, innovative spirit and drive for results thatenable NAVAIR to accomplish its mission effectively onbehalf of the warfighters, said NAVAIR Command CareerCounselor Michael Sekeet.NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm. David Dunaway

congratulated the winners on their innovative spirit andwillingness to go above and beyond the status quo.“This organization is an innovative organization,” he said.

“We are celebrating the great opportunities and great timesthat make NAVAIR what it is.”

He cited some of NAVAIR’s fiscal year 2014 deliveries,including 193 new aircraft, more than 21,000 missiles/bombs and three unmanned air vehicles, among manyothers, in a year mired in difficulties, such as a furloughand budget cuts.

Emily Funderburk provides contract communicationsupport as an employee of Bowhead Professional Solutions,LLC.

U.S. Navy photos/Adam Skoczylas; Design/Melissa Johnson

Commander’s Awards recognize vitalrole of teams and teamwork within NAVAIR

“This organization is aninnovative organization,”NAVAIR Commander Vice Adm.David Dunaway told employees atthe 15th annual Commander’s Awardsceremony June 17 at NAS Patuxent River.The awards, the highest team awards in NAVAIR,recognize technical, business and leadership excellence.

— Award Winners —

The Integrated Logistics Support Management SystemIntegrated Product Teamwith lead Aubrey Dennis, farleft, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Awardin the logistics and industrial operations category

Sonny Fann, center, winner of the T. Michael Fish Quality ofWorklife Award

The Naval AirWarfare Center Aircraft DivisionPatuxent River Energy Management Teamwith leadPaulWaxman, right, winners of the 2014 NAVAIRCommander’s Award in the energy category

The P-8A Patuxent River Systems Integration Lab Teamwith lead Daniel Loibl, winners of the 2014 NAVAIRCommander’s Award in the business operationscategory

The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System AircraftCompatibility Test Teamwith lead Jeremy Pope, center,winners of the Edward H. Heinemann Award forOutstanding Achievement

The PMA-281 Science and Technology Teamwith leadCmdr. SamMesser, far left, winners of a Small BusinessAdvocacy Award, team category

The Naval AirWarfare CenterWeapons DivisionSynthetic Guidance Demonstration Team, winners ofthe 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in the research,development, test and evaluation category

The Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike Preliminary Design ReviewTeamwith lead Capt. Beau Duarte, center, winners of the 2014 NAVAIR Commander’s Award in theprogrammanagement category.

The PMA-281 Science and Technology Teamwith leadCmdr. SamMesser, far left, winners of the 2014 NAVAIRCommander’s Award in the science and technologycategory

T. Michael Fish Quality of Worklife AwardSonny Fann serves as NAVAIR’s Wounded Warrior

Outreach program coordinator, where he personallycontacts, places and mentors wounded warriors — 30percent or higher disabled veterans— in careers at NAVAIRor with industry. His dedication to helping transitioningservice members and wounded warriors in findingmeaningful jobs was recognized with NAVAIR’s T. MichaelFish Quality of Worklife Award.This award recognizes excellence in a leader who changes

the workplace to enhance efficiency while significantlyimproving the quality of worklife for NAVAIR civilian andmilitary employees, similar to what Fish accomplishedduring his tenure at NAVAIR. Throughout his 30-yearcareer, Fish embraced the concept of improving thedaily work environment and made it a top priority in allleadership decisions.

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ON BASE:OPM Breach Updates

As the federal investigation ofthe Office of Personnel Manage-ment (OPM) data breach contin-ues, an OPM Breach FrequentlyAsked Questions document willcontinue to be updated with the lat-est information and is available onthe OPM website, www.opm.gov.

TRICARE Breast PumpPolicy UpdateEffective July 1

TRICARE’s Breast Pump policywas recently updated to includecoverage of breast pumps andsupplies and breastfeeding coun-seling. These supplies and ser-vices will be retroactively coveredas of December 19, 2014.

Read more at www.tricare.mil/BreastPumpPolicyUpdate060815.

Public Comment Period forER Program Site 2Through July 10

Public comments are being ac-cepted for the proposed remedialaction plan for environmental res-toration site 2 at NAS PatuxentRiver. Site 2 occupies approxi-mately 15 acres at the east andsouth shore of Gardiner’s Pond(Pond 1) off of Tate Road. Between1942 and 1943, the site was usedas a disposal area during the con-struction of the station. To makea comment, visit: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/installations/nas_patuxent_river/news/press-releases.html.

If You See Something, SaySomething

Public safety is everyone’s re-

sponsibility. If you see suspiciousactivity, report it to local law en-forcement or to a person of author-ity; this includes suspicious aerialactivity. Describe specifically whatyou observed, including: Who orwhat you saw; when you saw it;where it occurred; and why it’ssuspicious.

Where’s Gnorman?In June, Gnorman the gnome

was pictured in Tester in variouslocations around the installation,but this week, we’ll return to ournormal game of finding Gnormanhidden somewhere in the issue.Anyone spotting him can email tes-ter@dcmilitary.com or phone 301-342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Mon-day with his location. One nameis drawn from all correct entriesand wins a Center Stage Theatermovie ticket. The same personcannot win more than once permonth. Last week, Gnorman wasidentified by Eric Dietz, visiting theFire Scout unmanned autonomoushelicopter.

OFF BASE:Historic St. Mary’s CityWaives Admission forMilitary FamiliesThrough Labor Day

Active-duty military and theirfamilies can visit Historic St.Mary’s City free this summer asthe museum joins more than 2,000Blue Star Museums across thecounty. Historic St. Mary’s Cityis a museum of living history andarchaeology on the site of Mary-land’s first capital in beautiful,tidewater Southern Maryland. Formore information about this pro-

gram or the museum, contact theVisitor Center at 240-895-4990,800-SMC-1634, or info@DIGShis-tory.org.

New Children’s Chorus HostsFree ‘Summer Sing’ Work-shops6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16 and Aug.6Hollywood United MethodistChurch

With the launch of the Chesa-peake Children’s Chorus (CCC)due in mid-August, the program’sdirectors will lead two free eveningworkshops open for youths enter-ing grades 2-8. Participants willsing vocal warm-ups and music,play ice-breaker style games andprepare for the audition process.Students interested in joining CCCfor its inaugural season shouldplan to audition on Thursday, Au-gust 13. For additional informationcontact Lori Beth Sink, 336-239-5157.

Introduction to Sailing9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 20-24 andAug. 3-7Tall Timbers Marina

Basic course in small boat (din-ghy) sailing and an introductionto competitive high school sail-ing for ages 12 years and older.Cost $250 per student; class sizelimited to 12 students. Visit http://sailingcenterchesapeake.org/sum-mer-courses/ to sign up.

Volunteers Needed forNavy-Air Force Half Mara-thon and Navy 5 MilerWashington, D.C. Sept. 20

The event is on track to sur-

pass 2014 registration numbers(6,500+). This means we will havemore than 500 volunteer positionsto fill, such as, packet stuffing,shirt distribution/ exchange, expo& packet pick up, course marshals,water station support and villagesupport to name a few. Thosehelping out will receive a volun-teer shirt, food and beverage, cer-tificate of appreciation, and more.Volunteers are needed on the fol-lowing days. Specific days, times,and positions can be selected dur-ing online registration:

-Saturday, 12-September-2015- Packet Stuffing on JBAB

-Friday, 18-September-2015- Expo and Packet Pick-up at theDC Armory

-Saturday, 19-September-2015- Expo and Packet Pick-up at theDC Armory

-Sunday, 20-September-2015- Washington Monument/RaceCourse

Register as a volunteer at:https://register.chronotrack.com/reg/form?eventID=13610

News Briefs

Intramural Softball LeagueMonday / Wednesday division

Division A

River dawgs 4-1Moe’s tavern 4-1PPE 3-2Dirty dogs 2-3Boozin’ ballers 2-3Softballs of steel 0-5

Division B

Chiefs 5-0Hardwood 3-2Sons of pitches 1-3ASD 0-4

Tuesday / Thursday Division

Division A

A/O 3-0

Salty dogs 2-1Aviators 1-3Bad medicine 1-3

Division B

VQ-4 4-1Halraisers 2-1Sliders 3-2Warlocks 1-2VX-1 0-3It’s not cricket 0-3

Intramural Golf League

PGA 7-1Goat locker 5-3VX-23 5-3FRC 5-3-1Nighthawks 5-4VX-1 0-7-1 **NAVAIR 0-8 **

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St. Nicholas ChapelServices ScheduleCatholicRosaryPrayerService 11:35a.m. tonoonweekdays in theChapelProtestantWorshipService 11a.m. to12:10p.m.Sundays in theReligiousProgramCenterAll Bible studieshavebeensuspendedfor thesummer

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Around TownRace to the Creek 5K Runand Walk8 a.m. July 4; registration beginsat 7 a.m.Patuxent High School, Lusby

A CBRC Grand prix Series raceto support Patuxent High SchoolTrack and Field Awards for maleand female overall and first threein each age group. Save moneyand pre-register online at Active.com, RunSignUp.com, in person orby mail. Early registration fees: $15students; $25 adults; $20 CBRC.For more information contactDave Walser at 410-535-7865 orwalserd@calvertnet.k12.md.us

Southern Maryland FilmFestival10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 11Leonardtown

Movies will be showing at eightvenues in Leonardtown. Selectedshowings will feature Q&A with film-makers and you’ll have a chanceto talk with filmmakers during sev-eral Meet and Greets throughoutthe day. All-day tickets are $20 foradult; $10 children under 12 years.Half day tickets - either 10 a.m. to2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. are alsoavailable for $12 adult/$7 child.

Same day tickets are cash only and$5 more. All ticketholders are invitedto St. Mary’s Ryken High School forthe closing awards and apprecia-tion event at 6 p.m. Free and opento the public are panel discussionsregarding Film as Art, Film & theCommunity and Getting into the FilmIndustry, to be held at the College ofSouthern Maryland. For more infor-mation, visit www.smdff.org or emailsmdfilmfest@gmail.com.

Summer Fun with theBaltimore Zoo’s ZoomobileVarious days and times, early JulyCalvert County libraries

The Zoomobile will bring liveanimals and an interactive presen-tation covering endangered spe-cies, animal classification, habitatexploration and more. Most engag-ing for ages 5 and up. Check http://calvertlibrary.info for your librarybranch’s event.

Lighthouse AdventureCruise: Southern Bay7:45 a.m. July 11Calvert Marine Museum Dock

Participants will see six light-houses as they cruise aboard a pri-vate charter boat. The cost is $130;

$120 for members. Registrationrequired at least 5 business days inadvance. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41to register.

Sharkfest!10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11Calvert Marine Museum

Live sharks will be featured inthe Corbin Pavilion. The museumwill be full of hands-on opportu-nities to explore the diversity ofsharks and their remarkable historyon planet Earth. Learn fascinating‘sharktoids’, examine evidence ofprehistoric sharks, paint a sharkmural, make a shark craft, get yourface painted ($5 fee), play the SharkGame Show, and take your picturein the life-size jaws of a Megalodonshark. Rocknoceros will performoriginal rock music for children at11a.m. and 2 p.m. Regular museumadmission applies; CMM membersfree.

Dance Discovery Camp9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13-17House of Dance, Hollywood

Register now. Students ages6-12 will learn world dance, hiphop, breaking, jazz, choreography,musical theater, hooping and more.

Also includes costuming, makingprops, characterization and creat-ing unique art projects. Bring a baglunch and wear comfortable cloth-ing. Cost: $249. Adult classes alsoavailable. Visit www.thehouseof-dance.org or call 301-373-6330 formore information.

• Discover other fun, interestingand educational things to do andplaces to go throughout the areaby visiting:

St. Mary’s County events:www.visitstmarysmd.com/events-entertainment/

St. Mary’s County libraries:www.stmlib.org

Calvert County events:www.co.cal.md.us

Calvert Marine Museum:www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

Calvert County libraries:www.calvert.lib.md.us

Charles County events:www.charlescountymd.gov/calendar-date/month

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Home Grown Farm MarketHome Grown Farm Market21078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 2065321078 Three Notch Road • Lexington Park, MD 20653240-309-4021240-309-4021The Home Grown FarmMarket is a producer only market aimed at providingThe Home Grown FarmMarket is a producer only market aimed at providingfresh produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the Southernfresh produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses and baked goods to the SouthernMaryland community while promoting sustainable agriculture.Maryland community while promoting sustainable agriculture.

Season: April 2015 - December 2015Season: April 2015 - December 2015Hours: June 18, 2014 - November 1, 2015: Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm andHours: June 18, 2014 - November 1, 2015: Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm andSaturdays, 9am to 1pmSaturdays, 9am to 1pmNovember 8, 2014 - December 27, 2014: Saturdays, 9am to 1pmNovember 8, 2014 - December 27, 2014: Saturdays, 9am to 1pm

California Farmers MarketCalifornia Farmers Market22801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 2061922801 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619240-309-4021240-309-4021Farmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MDFarmers market located in the BAE Systems parking lot at the corner of MDRt. 235 and Town Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and freshRt. 235 and Town Creek Drive. Featuring home grown produce and freshflowers. Producer-only market.flowers. Producer-only market.

Season: April 18, 2015 - November 28, 2015Season: April 18, 2015 - November 28, 2015Hours: Saturdays: 9am – 1pmHours: Saturdays: 9am – 1pm

North St. Mary’s County Farmers MarketNorth St. Mary’s County Farmers Market37600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 2062237600 New Market Road • Charlotte Hall, MD 20622240-309-4021240-309-4021The parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library fills with shoppers on Monday –The parking lot of the Charlotte Hall Library fills with shoppers on Monday –Saturday at this seasonal market. It’s a great place to pick-up produce, flowers,Saturday at this seasonal market. It’s a great place to pick-up produce, flowers,and Amish baked and canned goods.and Amish baked and canned goods.

Hours: Open Weather Permitting, Closed SundaysHours: Open Weather Permitting, Closed SundaysJuly: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmJuly: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmAugust: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmAugust: Open Most Days: 8am – 7pmSeptember: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmSeptember: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmOctober: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmOctober: Open Most Days: 8am - 6pmNovember: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 8am - 4pmNovember: Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 8am - 4pm

This 4th of July Share the Bountyof St. Mary’s County’s Farm

Fresh Produce, Vegetables, Flowers,Baked Goods and More

with Your Family and Friends.

Shop Local, Shop Often!

www.visitstmarysmd.com or contact theSt. Mary’s County Department of

Economic Development, Agriculture andSeafood Division at 240-309-4021 to learn more!

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