Weekly two page newsletter,

1. April 25, 2013
For the following tidbits of information and more, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport.
Want your news or event posted? Let us know.
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/.
Couple’s Five Love Languages Workshop - Come and strengthen your relationship by discovering your love language
as well as your partner’s love language. Open to individuals and couples (single, married and non-married). This fun
workshop will be offered at Seabee Memorial Chapel May 2, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. There will be FREE childcare and a FREE
dinner for all participants. Sign-ups are required. For more information and/or to sign up, please contact CDR Goldberg,
228-871-4906 or Chaplain Choi, 228-871-2524.
Diversity Committee Pizza Sale Fundraiser - The NCBC Diversity is raising money by sponsoring a pizza sale May 9,
at 11:30 a.m. Pizza selections include: Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham and Cheese for $10 each (cash only). Pizza's must be
preordered and submitted to Lt Choi, 871-2454 no later than May 8. Order the pizza by contacting committee
representatives: BUCN Miller/NMCB 74; BU2 Walker/NMCB 11; RP3 Valle/NMCB 133; CMCS Sawyer/NCG2; LT Choi/CBC;
CE2 Clark/NCTC and EM1 Wade/ECS. Pizzas can be picked up at the CBC Chapel, May 9, 11:30 a.m. - Noon.
Building Managers Training - Training for all Building Managers under the NCBC Area of Responsibility will take place
May 9, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Training Hall, building 446. Attendance is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED as this training is
different from any previous training.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - The Diversity Committee will sponsor an Asian Pacific American
Heritage Program May 16, 10 - 11 a.m. at the NOSC, building 114 drill deck. Program guest speaker is WLOX TV reporter
Trang Pham Bui, and will include singing, dancing and plenty of delicious food. Everyone with authorized access to NCBC
is cordially invited to attend.
Coastline Community College Summer Registration - Coastline Community College is holding early registration for
their summer term (June 18 - Aug. 11) until 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.
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
FREE Movies at the Training Hall are Back! Take a load off. Sit back and watch the big screen all by yourself for some
alone time, or make it a family night and bring the whole crew! Stop by the Snack Bar on your way in to get that buttered
movie popcorn and those other goodies that help you get lost in the moment. Forget what was playing? No worries - put
the movie hotline in your phone, 228-871-3299 and call anytime!
~ Friday: Django Unchained, R, 6:30 p.m.; ~ Saturday: Parental Guidance, PG, 11 a.m.; Jack Reacher, PG13, 1:30
p.m.; The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, PG13, 4 p.m. ~ Sunday: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, PG13, 2 p.m.; Zero
Dark Thirty, R, 4 p.m.
April is National Volunteer Month - Volunteer month is an opportunity to help your fellow Americans and troops by
volunteering with the USO Gulf Coast. Register today by visiting www.USOVolunteer.org. Go get involved!
Liberty Center - Call 228-871-4684 for more information.
~ Need an island getaway, but have to be back to work on Monday? The Liberty Center has the answer with a Ship
Island Excursion trip. The FREE shuttle to these undeveloped barrier islands leaves on Sunday at 11 a.m. Purchase your
tickets ahead of time from ITT for a discounted price of only $24!
Food and Beverage
~ Does the warmer weather make you want to get out of the office? Well, call in a “To Go” order from The Grill
and swing right around the corner to Seabee Lake. De-stress and enjoy the pleasant scenery while you dine at one of the
picnic areas. The Grill is open Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and offers a lunch delivery option too from 11
a.m. – 1 p.m. Need an office menu? Let us know. Call 228-871-2494.
Fitness Center - Call 228-871-2668 for more information.
~ Warm weather is here and the pool is open. Dive in for great exercise or bring the kids out for some fun in the sun.
The pool is open Monday – Friday from 5:30 – 8 a.m. for active duty military only. From 8 a.m. – noon, all other eligible
patrons can enjoy swimming laps and from noon – 7 p.m., the pool is open to the entire family. Water aerobics is also
back by popular demand on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 – 11:45 a.m.

2. Read the latest edition of the Seabee eCourier here:
http://www.slideshare.net/SeabeeCenterGulfport/seabee-ecourier-april-25-2013
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. 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.
Information, Tickets and Travel - Call 228-871-2231 for more information.
~ Is a busy spring schedule preventing you from stopping by ITT to learn more about all the fun local attractions?
Well then just pick up the phone and give us a call. ITT can answer your questions about attractions and ticket prices and
then place your order right over the phone. Call 228-871-2231 today.
~ Visit an island and be home in time for dinner. Ship Island Excursion tickets are now on sale at ITT at great low prices
for adults and children. Vouchers are valid now through Oct. 27. Ship Island is located 11 miles offshore and consists of
Mississippi’s undeveloped barrier islands. Call ITT today for more details.
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.
~ FREE Batting Cage and Driving Range: No more tokens needed for either of these outdoor favorites. Stop by and
take a swing or improve your stroke on your own time! Rent bats, clubs and other gear from Outdoor Recreation at super
low prices during business hours. Call for details.
**Outside the Fence Line**
~ 21st
Annual Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Music Festival April 25-28. Festival hours are 5 - 11 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays, noon - 11 p.m. Saturdays, noon - 8 p.m. Sundays. U.S. 90, Biloxi. Free admission Thursdays, $15
general admission Fridays - Sundays, $5 for kids 6 - 12, free for children under 6. Details, 228-594-3700.
~ 10th
Annual Smokin’ the Sound - Smokin the Sound offshore powerboat racing will take place April 25 - 28 with the
fastest boats in the world in the Mississippi Sound. The colorful, exciting boats will race in eight classes with some
potentially reaching speeds nearing 200 mph over the race course. No binoculars needed! You can see all of the
excitement up-close by going to any of the premium or VIP viewing areas. Premium viewing areas have an awesome
panoramic view of the Mississippi Sound 8-mile racecourse along with restrooms, official merchandise vendors, varying
entertainment, food, and beverage offerings. For additional details visit, www.smokinthesound.com
~ Treasures of the Hard Rock April 25 - 28, Hard Rock Casino, Highway 90, Biloxi. Traveling memorabilia from artists
like Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain and more! Exhibit on display throughout the day. Free!
~ Dr. Chris Spraberry Memorial Trophy Trout Tournament will be held April 26 - 28 at The Dock Bar & Grill,
Gulfport. Free T-shirt and post tournament Fish Fry with live entertainment for all registered Anglers! Entry Fee: $60 for
adults and $30 for kids division (12U). Categories and guaranteed prize money. Weigh in at The Dock Bar and Grill April
27 and 28, 5 - 7 p.m. Must be registered by April 26, 7 p.m. Go to www.gulfsouthoutdoors.com for more information and
www.msgulfcoastfishingtournament.com if you wish to enter online. All proceeds help support the “Dr. Chris Spraberry
Endowment Fund” - University Medical Center.
~ 14th
Annual Long Beach Kite Festival, April 27, Up, Up & Away 5K and 1 mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., Festival - 9 a.m. - 3
p.m., Long Beach Harbor, Highway 90. Children’s games, kite making, entertainment, vendors, food, Up, Up & Away 5K &
1 mile Fun Run & much more! Family fun for everyone! Come out and bring your kite! Admission - $1
~ 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.
CCA Catch and Release Kids Fishing Rodeo, April 27, 8 a.m. - noon, River Park Fishing Pier, Pascagoula. Come out
and compete in the CCA Catch & Release Kids Fishing Rodeos for children ages 5 to 13! Children learn fishing &
conservation, prizes awarded, refreshments and FUN! An adult MUST accompany children! Free! Call 228-818-3280 for
details.
~ Disabled American Veterans (DAV) fundraiser - DAV will hold a fundraiser lunch for Christopher Clayton April 29,
10 a.m. until???, at the DAV Chapter 5 Hall, 2600 23rd
Ave., Gulfport. Menu includes Barbeque Chicken, Baked Beans,
Coleslaw, Dessert and a Beverage. Minimum donation per plate: $7. All proceeds will go to the Clayton family. Call 228-
871-5463 for more information.
~ Semi Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament - The Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) is holding a
scholarship fund raiser golf tournament May 17, at 1 p.m., at Bay Breeze Golf Course, Keesler Air Force Base. Lunch will
be served at noon and is included in the $75/player fee or $260/4 person team fee. The event features a $40K Shootout
from mulligan participants. Mulligans will be available for purchase for $5 or 3/$10. To register, go to
http://www.samegulfcoasttournament.com.
*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.