July 5, 2012 Tester newspaper

Volume 69, Number 27 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland July 5, 2012

Legal Assistance closes at noonThe Legal Assistance Office closes at noon until Fri-

day. Normal customer service hours resume Monday.

Meet the FleetTuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Center Stage TheaterNAVAIR hosts Cargo Unmanned Aerial System de-

tachment, VMU-1, for a post-deployment, all-hands de-brief, and question-and-answer session. Register withNAVAIR Corporate Communication at 301-757-1487 [email protected].

Vacation Bible SchoolAug. 6-10, 8 a.m.-noon,at the Religious Program CenterThe Pax River Chapel is now accepting pre-registra-

tions forVacation Bible School. Register early to ensure aspot.To volunteer or for more information, call ReligiousProgram Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Har-rald at 301-342-3811 or DonnaWaldron at 301-863-2480.

Camp Phoenix grief campJuly 11-13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at King's Landing ParkThis summer day camp is for children and youths

ages 7-15, who are grieving the death of someone close.Registration is required. Free for Calvert County residents.For more information or to register contact Stacey New-man at 410-535-0892 ext. 2201 or email [email protected].

News Briefs

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Story and photo byConnie HempelNAS Patuxent RiverPublic Affairs

July is Ultraviolet SafetyMonth and to spread the mes-sage the Naval Health ClinicPatuxent River offers some tipsfor having fun in the sun whilereducing the risks of sun damage.

According to the U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Serv-ices, skin cancer is the mostcommon type of cancer in theUnited States, and it's on therise. The American Cancer Soci-ety expects more than 75,000new cases of malignantmelanoma, the most seriousform of skin cancer, and morethan 2 million new cases of basalcell and squamous cell skin can-cers this year alone, according tothe society's website.

Not only are the sun's UV raysthe main cause of skin cancer,they also cause wrinkles andblotchy skin.

These are just some of thereasons why the Clinic's HealthPromotions Manager, MindyAshton, said the clinic is proudto participate in UV Safety

Month and raise awareness ofthe risks of sun damage.

Ashton encourages people tojoin her in raising awareness andto take action to prevent skincancer and reduce the risk of UVdamage.

The Health Promotion De-partment at the Clinic is placingposters on skin safety tips at DrillHall, the NEX and Commissaryto raise awareness of UV safetyand skin cancer prevention.

"Through awareness effortslike UV Safety Month, more peo-ple are getting educated andthey're recognizing the dangersmore often," Ashton said.

Skin cancer can be prevent-ed and is highly curable iffound early, which is why edu-cation and awareness are key,

she explained.The best method for early de-

tection is for people to checktheir skin regularly and recog-nize changes in moles and skingrowths.

"Everyone should be check-ing themselves for skin abnor-malities and if they notice anychanges, bring it to the attentionof their physician," Ashton said.

In addition to regularexams, people can alsofollow the skin protectiontips below:

• Stay out of the sun between 10a.m. and 4 p.m.• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 orhigher.• Cover up with long sleeves anda hat.

"Don't forget your eyes,"Ashton said.

She recommends sunglassesthat offer 99 to 100 percent UVprotection.

To get a skin safety poster orfor more information, contactMindy Ashton at 301-342-4050or email [email protected].

July highlights UV safety awareness month

Along with doing regular skin exams, people can decreasetheir risk of UV damage by trying to stay out of the sun be-tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., using an SPF 15 sunscreen andwearing long sleeves and a hat.

"Don't forget your eyes."

- Mindy AshtonNaval Health Clinic

Patuxent River

CPO Association awards scholarship

Alexa Williamsonwas awarded a $1,000

scholarship from thePatuxent River

Chief Petty OfficersAssociation June 27.Every year the CPOA

awards a scholarshipto a Pax River youth.

To be considered,applicants

submitted letters ofrecommendation and

an essay on significantexperiences, commu-nity involvement, and

the character andleadership qualities

they believe areimportant to achieve

their goals, amongother items. Applicantswere also encouraged

to comment on theireducation and

career goals.Courtesy photo

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Commander, Navy Medicine NationalCapital Area, relieved the commandingofficer of Naval Health Clinic PatuxentRiver, Md., June 29, citing a loss of confi-dence in her ability to command due tosignificant lack of leadership and integritythat eroded good order and discipline ofthe command.

Rear Adm. Alton Stocks, Commander,NCA, relieved Capt. Lisa Henning Rai-mondo following results of a routine Med-

ical Inspector General investigation thatdemonstrated that she fostered a poorcommand climate. Raimondo had been incommand for nine months and has sincebeen reassigned to Navy Medicine NCA inBethesda, Md.

NHCPR's Command Master Chief, Hos-pital Corpsman Master Chief Petty Officer(FMF/SW) Merrilyn C. Crawford, was alsorelieved of her duties for similar reasonsand has been reassigned to Navy Medicine

NCA in Bethesda, Md. Master ChiefWilliam D. Glascoe assumed duties asNHCPR Command Master Chief June 29.

Capt. Fred McDonald, the incomingexecutive officer, will temporarily takecommand until a permanent relief can benamed.

Patient safety and security were notadversely affected and were not a fac-tor in the decision. The change in lead-ership will have no impact on the clin-

ic's ability to effectively carry out itsmission.

NHCPR is the health care system forthe Navy in the southern NCA providingmedical care to more than 14,500 benefi-ciaries. The command headquarters is lo-cated in Patuxent River, Md., with NavyBranch Health Clinics at Dahlgren, Va., In-dian Head, Md., and at the Joint Base An-drews, Md.

From Navy.mil.

Officials relieve Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River CO

By Connie HempelNAS Patuxent River Public Affairs

Two local youths were among 49 studentsawarded 2012 Wings Over America scholar-ships recently.

Joseph Adams, Patuxent High School 2012graduate, received the Kitay Family Founda-tion Scholarship, a scholarship in honor ofCapt. and Mrs. Steve Schreiber, and PaigeJunge, Leonardtown High School 2012 gradu-ate, received the Rolls Royce CorporationScholarship. Both scholarships were around$2,000 each.

Adams said the scholarship is the start to abright future.

"I want to use this as a way to thank myparents for supporting me, by excelling in col-lege with this being a new start, and the begin-ning of something big and successful," he said.

During his junior year of high school,Adams joined the Army Reserve and complet-ed basic training the following summer. Thisfall he plans to attend Marshall University inHuntington W. Va., where he will work towardhis degree in mechanical engineering.

"Joseph is a wonderful, hard working, re-spectful young man," his parents, Christi andAircrew Survival Equipmentman Petty Officer2nd Class (AW/SW/SS) David Ryder, who is as-signed to VXS-1, noted in an email. "He hasworked very hard, not just with his schoolwork, but also with his volunteer work."

Joseph is one of the main youth groupleaders at his church, and during his senioryear, he led more than 40 students in his highschool's Fellowship of Christian Athletesgroup. He has also logged more than 500hours of community service.

The second scholarship recipient from PaxRiver was Paige Junge, who will attend theUniversity of Notre Dame. She said she'sgrateful for the scholarship.

"It will help me be able to afford the uni-versity of my dreams," she said. "Ultimately,receiving this scholarship will help me reachmy career goals."

Her father, Capt. Chris Junge, AdvancedDevelopment Lead for PMA-242, said he'sproud of Paige and she never ceases to amazehim.

"She's organized, optimistic and a reallydown-to-earth kid," he said. "I am proud;proud that she is a future leader and achiever.I know she'll do something fantastic, she'll giveback to society and she'll make a differencebecause she knows that it takes a little grit andnot everything is sugary sweet or easy. But,nothing is too hard to overcome."

Paige said she looks forward to earning herbachelor's degree in chemical engineering,and then either continuing on to earn hermaster's degree, or enter the workforce as achemical engineer.

"This scholarship has made this dream a

possibility for me," she said.Both parents agree that as military chil-

dren, Joseph and Paige are no strangers tomoving around, but neither have let that factget in their way or hold them back throughoutthe years.

The Wings Over America ScholarshipFoundation annually sponsors more than 40scholarships to students who have chosen tocontinue their education.Winners are selectedbased on academic excellence, extra-curricu-lar activities, community service and charac-ter.

According to the foundation's website,www.wingsoveramerica.us, its mission is toprovide college scholarships to family mem-bers of all naval aviation commands, officerand enlisted, active duty, retired, honorablydischarged or deceased.

The foundation has awarded more than$635,000 to students since 1987.

Two earn Wings OverAmerica scholarships

Courtesy photo

Joseph Adams, Patuxent HighSchool 2012 graduate

Courtesy photo

Paige Junge, Leonardtown HighSchool 2012 graduate

Fair Winds and Following Seas

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Capt. Jeffrey Davila, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 CommandingOfficer, presents Chief Petty Officer David Becker with a Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medal during Becker's retirement ceremony June 29in the VX-1 hangar. Becker was the Safety Naval Air Training and OperatingProcedures Standardization, known as NATOPS, chief petty officer, and re-tired after 23 years of service.

U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aviation Structural Mechanic Shannon Frost

Aviation Structural Mechanic Chief Petty Officer Oren Moyer requests per-mission from Capt. Jeffrey Davila, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1Commanding Officer, to go ashore for the last time during his retirementceremony in the VX-1 hangar June 22. Moyer was the VX-1 Firescout Divi-sion Chief and retired after 24 years of service.

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By Shannon SlaughterNAWCAD Public Affairs Intern

Doing its part to promote environmen-tal stewardship, the Atlantic Test Ranges,known as ATR, is implementing energy-conservation initiatives under the directionof its new Green Team.

The Department of Defense, which isresponsible for almost 80 percent of thegovernment's energy consumption,launched several efforts in 2009 to combatits high-energy usage, and to ensure that 40percent of the Navy's total energy con-sumption comes from alternative sourcesby 2020.

Part of the NAVAIR Ranges Department,the Atlantic Test Ranges are fully instru-mented and integrated test ranges that pro-vide full-service support for testing andtraining. This support includes research,development, test and evaluation of aircraftand training for aircrew and integratedavionics and mission systems.

ATR's Green Team promotes sustainableuse of resources and a culture of environ-mental consciousness at ATR. The goal is todevelop green initiatives that can be imple-mented in all areas of the ATR organizationto improve energy efficiency. Throughthese initiatives, Green Team lead MelanieAnderson believes the team is creating pos-itive change in the culture and communityof ATR.

"Our mission was always to generateideas and get some of those short-, mid-and long-term ideas out on the table," An-derson said. "We needed to do some re-search to understand the costs and benefitsto help ATR management make the mostinformed decisions."

The first ATR Green Team project, light-ing optimization, was approved in October.To save energy through lighting upgrades,timers were installed in the hallways ofATR's main building to automatically turnoff 21 fixtures after work hours. Officials ex-pect energy and cost savings to reach10,098 kilowatt hours, totalling more than$1,300 per year.

Since then, other lighting projects havebeen approved, including replacement ofATR exterior lighting using LED technology.

As an added benefit, all of these projects arebeing submitted for rebates from the utilityprovider, which will enable ATR to receivea credit on its monthly utility bill.

To capture energy savings, the GreenTeam needed to understand ATR's energyconsumption, including an assessment ofall meters associated with the complex. Theteam and completed an extensive mappingof ATR's 14 utility meters and collected util-ity data of the complex's monthly energyconsumption. Based on this analysis, theteam said it now knows, with a level of con-fidence, which parts of the building areserviced by specific meters.

"It can be very challenging to under-stand what we are actually consuming asan organization," Anderson said. "To un-derstand the data, we've spent a lot of timeworking with the utility provider and theNAWCAD Energy and Environmental Effi-ciencies Efforts coordinator to get an accu-rate depiction of what we consume everymonth."

Knowing how much power each build-ing uses will allow the team to trackchanges in power use when they imple-ment future energy-savings programs.

The Green Team said getting the mes-sage out is an important part of its service,and since its establishment in August, themembers have hosted two community out-reach events. The team held a "Turn Off theJuice" campaign during Navy EnergyAwareness Week in October, which includ-ed a "Juice Social," and distribution ofstickers to offices and common areas re-minding users to turn off unused lights.

In April, the Green Team participated inthe ATR Annual Spring Cleanup, which in-cluded giveaways, trivia and informationfor Earth Day.

Although the ATR Green Team originat-ed in the NAVAIR Ranges and SustainabilityOffice, it now includes members from allareas of the ATR organization, including Fa-cilities, Information Technology and amanagement representative.

"We wanted representation and partici-pation across the ATR complex, so that itwas not solely an environmental thing,"Green Team member Jennifer Paulk said."We need the knowledge and expertise ofthe people who know the facilities and the

operations of ATR to reach our energy-sav-ing goals."

ATR Green Team officials said they are so-

liciting comments and suggestions from theATR community via [email protected], and in person.

The light fantastic: Atlantic Test Rangeslaunches energy-saving projects

Making the Energy CutThe Atlantic Test Range Green Team used the Southern Maryland Electric Co-

operative, or SMECO, utility rebate program to cut its outdoor electricity bill in half.

What HWhat Happened:appened: With the help of a representative, ATR's Green Team lookedat every outdoor light and identified 12 400-watt halogen lamplights to replacewith 17-watt LED lights. The electric utility credited ATR $450 toward its June 2012bill of $750.

TTotal Iotal Improvmprovement in Powement in Power Eer Efficiency:fficiency: 95 percentCCost for Each Rost for Each Replacement Light:eplacement Light: $214.38RRebate for Each Rebate for Each Replacement:eplacement: $150SSavings Eavings Expected:xpected: Approximately $400 per year

Source: ATR Green Team Member Kelsy Johnson

U.S. Navy photo

Atlantic Test Range, or ATR, Range Green Team member Kelsy Johnson ap-plies a "Turn Off the Juice When Not In Use" sticker to a light switch in ATR'smain building. ATR is promoting environmental stewardship by implementingenergy-conservation initiatives under the direction of its new Green Team.

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Exceptional Family Member ProgramEFMP is a DoD program addressing the

special needs of our NAS Pax River militaryfamilies. If you have an exceptional familymember with special needs, such as a medicalor educational disability, enroll in the EFMPso the Navy can do its part in caring for anyEFM needs through appropriate assignmentsand by providing helpful information and re-ferral resources.

Clinical counseling servicesFFSC Clinical Counseling services can di-

rectly improve the quality of life of servicemembers and their families by addressing thestressors facing today's military. Stress can becaused by such things as family hardships,marital conflicts, parent/child issues, moneyconcerns, frequent moves and other difficul-ties. To make an appointment with a coun-selor, call 202-685-6019.

Operation PrepareHurricane Season is here! Be informed!

Have a plan! Make a kit! For an informationpacket on how to prepare for hurricane sea-son and other emergencies, stop by the Fleetand Family Support Center at 21993 BundyRoad, Bldg. 2090, to get a free bag.

Play Group at the outdoor Kiddie PoolThursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Moms,dadsandcaregiversareinvitedtobring

theirchildrenforplaytimeandmeetingothermil-itaryfamilies.Theplaygroupisforchildrenages0throughpreschool.Opentoallmilitaryfamilies.

Myers BriggsJuly 9, 8 a.m.-noonMyers-Briggs Type Indicator is a widely

used instrument designed to help you haveincreased insight into yourself and others.MBTI is useful for self-awareness, career in-terest, relationships and leadership. This

workshop will also help you re-evaluate howyou behave and interact with others.

Stress managementJuly 10, 2:30-4 p.m.Manage your stress by learning what it is,

what causes it and how to help yourself get ahandle on it. Includes chocolate mediation.

Career options andNavy Skills Evaluation Program

July 11-12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.This program is for Sailors in their second

term of enlistment. It is a life-cycle approach totransitioneducation,amid-careersuccesswork-shop.Participantswillperformapersonalcareerassessment to help make decisions about futuregoals. The program is led by the Command Ca-reer Counselors, theTransition Assistance Man-ager and the Personal Finance Manager.

Fleet and FamilySupport CenterCall 301-342-4911 for reservations or tovolunteer.

Hours of OperationMonday –Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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By Mathew B. Tully

Q. Is it really acrime if you loseyour cool and saysome unpleasantthings to someone?

A. In the Navy, sticks andstones may break a Sailor'sbones, but names can gethim thrown in jail. The useof a racial slur or cursewords, making a derogatorystatement or just sayingsomething mean to get arise out of someone couldresult in a charge of provok-ing speech in violation ofArticle 117 of the UniformCode of Military Justice.

According to the Manualfor Courts-Martial, the typeof speech prohibited by thisarticle features words thatare provoking or reproach-ful and that threaten tocause a "breach of peace,"such as a fight. The wordsmust be directed toward aservice member, who mustbe present when they arespoken. Article 117's maxi-mum punishment is sixmonths of confinement andthe monthly forfeiture oftwo-thirds pay for sixmonths.

As the U.S. Army Courtof Military Review said inU.S. v. Davis (1992), provok-ing words do not "have tobe a challenge to violence."Insults can be just as pro-voking. To illustrate thispoint, the court noted thatit would be unlawfully pro-voking to call a female serv-ice member "swine" in abelligerent and "smart-alecky" tone. Davis in-volved an Army private firstclass who cursed at a mili-tary policeman who inter-vened in a disturbance in-volving the private and an-other service member.

The use of racial slurscan be especially provok-

ing. In U.S. v. Ybarra (2002),a Marine private first classused a combination of acurse word and racial slurwhen talking to an AfricanAmerican sergeant at-tempting to apprehendhim. The Navy-MarineCorps Court of CriminalAppeals called these words"fighting words" that can"induce a breach of peace."

Empty threats or offen-sive language used in afriendly manner may notrise to a level of violatingArticle 117. That's whathappened to an Army spe-cialist in U.S. v. Flakes(2006). In this case, the spe-cialist was drunk, got in afight with another soldierand threatened to burn herin her barracks room andtorch the off-post home ofsomeone else who broke upthe altercation. The U.S.Army Court of Criminal Ap-peals said, given that thespecialist was drunk and noone took the specialist'sthreats seriously, it was notconvinced "that a reason-able person would have ex-pected [her] threat of futureharm to induce a breach ofthe peace under the cir-cumstances."

Service memberscharged with provokingspeech or gestures shouldimmediately consult with amilitary law attorney. De-pending on the circum-stances, an attorney couldattempt to show that underthe circumstances thewords or gestures he or sheused were not provoking orreproachful.

Mathew B. Tully is anIraq war veteran and found-ing partner of the law firmTully Rinckey PLLC. Ques-tions can be emailed to [email protected]. The information in thiscolumn is not intended aslegal advice.

Ask the lawyer: Areempty threats a crime?

By Jamie CosgroveProgram ExecutiveOffice for Unmanned Aviationand Strike WeaponsPublic Affairs

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squad-ron Light 42 deployed with four FireScouts aboard frigate USS Klakring (FFG42) June 29 in support of operations offthe Horn of Africa.

With a record number of Fire Scoutsaboard the guided missile frigate, theNavy's goal is to fly up to 12 hours a dayand significantly increase real-time in-telligence, surveillance and reconnais-sance, or ISR, support to combatantcommanders.

"With each deployment, we are get-ting better and better at providing amaritime ISR capability, taking lessonslearned each time and making im-provements for future operations," saidCapt. Patrick Smith, Fire Scout program

manager at Pax River.The history of HSL-42 and the MQ-

8B dates back to 2008 when the detach-ment retrofitted USS McInerney (FFG8) to accommodate Fire Scout for itsfirst deployment.

Last year, HSL-42 deployed withtwo Fire Scouts and an H-60 helicopteraboard USS Halyburton (FFG 40). Dur-ing this deployment, the detachmentrecorded more than 1,000 flight hours.Fire Scout flew 438 of those hours andset records for altitude range and en-durance.

"This is our third deployment withHSL-42, who have become very famil-iar with the system," Smith added."Now they have the mission of flyingtwo Fire Scouts simultaneously duringoperations, allowing the ship's com-mander to keep a constant watch on atarget of interest."

The Navy and industry partnerNorthrop Grumman first demonstratedthis capability in late 2011 and has since

refined the techniques for use aboardKlakring and all future operations. Anoperator will provide commands toboth air vehicles using a single-controlstation. The crew can replace aircraftlow on fuel during a mission withoutlosing site of the target.

"By having additional air vehiclesaboard the ship and flying dual opera-tions,wewillhavetheabilitytoprovideanincreasedmaritimesurveillancecapabilityfar greater than ever before with this un-manned helicopter," Smith said.

The six-month deployment aboardKlakring coincides with Fire Scout op-erations in Afghanistan. Three MQ-8Baircraft have flown more than 2,500hours, providing full-motion video andimagery to troops in the field.The Navytemporarily paused flights after amishap in April, but operations re-sumed later that month.

Four Fire Scouts increasemaritime surveillanceaboard USS Klakring

U.S. Navy photo

Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 42 departs Mayport, Fla., June 29 with four Fire Scoutaboard USS Klakring (FFG 42). With a record number of Fire Scouts aboard the ship, the Navy'sgoal is to significantly increase maritime surveillance support to combatant commanders.

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The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price eventsfor Pax River active-duty E1-E6 personnel. Liberty is a compo-nent of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests arCivilian guests are not al-e not al-lowlowed to pared to participate unless otherticipate unless otherwise statedwise stated. For information,call 301-342-4208, or contact Mindy Mackey at 301-342–3565or [email protected].

Barracks barbecueToday, 5 p.m.Come enjoy some food, music, friendly competition and

games right in your backyard for free.

Bowling with LibertyMonday, 6-9 p.m.Come to the Drill Hall Bowling Center for three free hours of

bowling. Free pizza and soda are also available until 7:30 p.m.,or until supplies run out. Open to all single and unaccompaniedactive-duty members E1-E6 and one guest age 18 or older.

Water Country USA tripJuly 14, departing at 8 a.m.Come enjoy a day of fun in the sun as Liberty travels toWa-

ter Country USA. Enjoy the water slides at Rock‘N‛Roll Island,challenge the waves at Surfers Bay or swim in the Hubba Hub-ba Highway. Cost is $25 per person and covers park entranceand transportation. Register at MWR ITT office byWednesday.

Dive-In Pool Party at SolomonsJuly 28, 6:30 p.m., NRC SolomonsCome enjoy a movie, snacks and some friendly competi-

tion at the NRC Solomons pool for free.The Liberty Center willbe running a shuttle from 6-7:30 p.m. and again after themovie is over.

Virginia Beach tripAug. 4, departing at 7 a.m.Walk on the boardwalk, play some games, rent a surfboard

or just spend the day lying out on the sand. Cost is $5 and cov-ers transportation to and from Virginia Beach. Register atMWR ITT office by Aug. 1.

Texas Hold’Em TuesdaysTuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Liberty CenterJoin us at the Liberty Center for a free Texas Hold ‘Em

Tournament whether you’re new to the game or not. Prizesare given to the first-, second- and third-place winners.Register by 6:15 p.m.

Game Night every WednesdayWednesdays, 6 p.m., Liberty CenterWe play various board games, table tennis, pool, lawn

games, video games and card games.We play a different gameevery week.

Pizza and movie every ThursdayThursdays, 6 p.m., Liberty CenterFree Papa John’s pizza and sodas. Movie is selected by a

majority vote.

Text 2 Connect Program***Want to be the first to hear about free tickets, trips and

events? E1-E6 single or unaccompanied sailors may receivenews and updates directly to their cell phones. New sub-scribers may join by texting “PAXLIBERTY” to 30364.

By Al KanissGuest Contributor

At a recent career progression seminar, apanel of four members of the Senior ExecutiveService, or SES, gave a piece of advice for peo-ple wanting to advance their careers to theirfull potential: Get out of your comfort zone.

To be successful often involves taking a riskand doing something different. You've prob-ably heard the expression: "You miss 100 per-cent of the shots you don't take." You can'tsucceed if you don't try.

Two of the most famous leaders in theBible had to get out of their comfort zones tobe successful, and it took some coaxing onGod's part to get them into unfamiliar territo-ry. One was Moses.

When God chose Moses to lead the Jewsout of Egypt, Moses had a bunch of reasonswhy he shouldn't accept God's tasking (Exo-dus, Chapters 3 and 4). Moses essentially toldGod that: "you've got the wrong person," "Iwon't know what to say," "they won't listen tome" and "I don't speak well."

God addressed all of Moses' excuses bypromising to help him.

When God chose Gideon (Judges, Chapter6) to lead an army to drive away Israel's Midi-anite invaders, Gideon told God that he could-n't do it because his family was poor and thathe was the youngest child. God provided threemiracles to convince Gideon that he was theright person for the task.

Getting out of one's comfort zone oftenmeans being willing to change jobs. Before be-coming leaders, Moses was a shepherd,Gideon was a farmer, and neither had anyleadership experience. Similarly, the SES ca-reer progression panelists have worked in avariety of jobs, including project manage-ment, competency management and teamleadership.

One way to get out of your comfort zone isto start with small things, such as habits. Forexample, try changing which side of the bedyou sleep on, the route you use to drive towork, or even where you store your tooth-brush. It's harder than you think. As Dr.Stephen Covey explains, habits are like steelcables, woven one strand at a time.

One SES panelist described how he need-ed to change the time he started work from8:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. to get access to his daily

mentoring to become a submarine expert -and he was definitely not a "morning person"— and how he accepted a three-week assign-ment on a submarine on very short notice.

Beside career advancement, another goodreason to get out of your comfort zone is to dothe work God put you on earth to perform.Just living our lives does not automaticallymake the world a better place. God gives eachof us a talent and expects each of us to use it.The Bible, 1 Corinthians:12 and other pas-sages, talk about a number of these talents. Itoften takes trying to exercise a talent to see ifyou possess it. While confirming that you'renot good at something can be hard on the ego,it's much better than the possibility of leavinga talent lying dormant. Leadership is one ofthese talents, as we've seen with Moses andGideon.

Your comfort zone may be to come homeafter your work day and sink into your reclinerwith the TV remote in your hand. Getting outof that comfort zone might mean taking class-es and doing homework instead of channelsurfing. The additional training could opendoors for advancement or provide you withthe background to handle more complex task-ing.

Another way out of your comfort zonewould be to spend more time exercising andless time sitting; you could start by taking thestairs instead of the elevator.

Comfort zones, like comfort foods, havetheir place but can become crutches that pre-vent us from being all we should be, and fromliving life and serving God to the fullest.

Chaplain's Corner:

Getting out of your comfort zone

By Emily FunderburkTotal ForceCommunications Support

NAVAIR recently launched a quick, newmethod to help develop its employees' ca-reers: speed mentoring.

The NAVAIR Career Development Officeand the Women's Advisory Group Mentor-ing Sub-Team hosted the command's firstspeed mentoring event June 18 to matchpotential mentors with mentees and show-case the resources employees have to makethe most of their careers.

The event consisted of four 50-minutementoring sessions, with each mentee hav-ing nine-minute conversations with fivementors. Approximately 70 mentors andmentees participated, according to the men-toring program manager, Donna Belcher.

Employees were asked to come pre-pared with specific questions for the men-tors, with the goal of focusing their atten-tion on key areas and pressing needs andenhancing their networking opportunities.

Several senior NAVAIR officials, includ-ing Gary Kurtz, NAVAIR assistant com-mander, Corporate Operations and TotalForce, served as mentors for the event, giv-ing employees access to leaders with whomthey would not normally interact.

"This is about you today," Kurtz toldmentees. "We are helping facilitate your de-velopment. Together, we are creating a cul-ture that fosters learning."

Traditional mentoring is a developmen-tal relationship that partners an experi-enced person, the mentor, with a less expe-rienced person, the mentee. By sharing theknowledge and insights learned throughyears of experience, mentors offer theirmentees the insight and guidance to dotheir jobs more effectively and to progressin their careers.

Mentoring relationships can be short orlong term, depending on the mentee'sgoals, and involve a time commitment, ac-cording to Belcher. Speed mentoring is afast-paced, time-efficient method to obtain

advice and guidance from several mentorsin a short period of time. During speedmentoring, employees have multiple shortconversations and the opportunity to heara variety of perspectives.

"Speed mentoring serves as a great op-portunity to seek advice and guidance froma variety of mentors. It is also good practicefor those who are looking for a mentor butare not comfortable with talking withsomeone they don't know for a long periodof time," Belcher said. "If you can getmeaningful advice in a nine-minute con-versation, imagine what you could accom-plish in regularly scheduled meetings witha mentor."

Both mentors and mentees said theylearned valuable lessons at the event.

Candy Chesser, who volunteered as amentor, said the event was a great oppor-tunity to interact with NAVAIR's next gen-eration. "I felt that I gained as much as thementees," she said. "It was nice to be ex-posed to so much positive energy."

For Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, the event gaveher an opportunity to provide advice topeople she usually does not see or had notmet before.

"At the end of the day, I hope I was ableto provide a new perspective or a differentapproach for someone to consider as theynavigate through the passageways ofNAVAIR," she said. "Everyone has some-thing to offer, and mentoring is one way togive of yourself to the command."

Mentees said the career advice they re-ceived was beneficial.

"I wound up making a connection witheveryone. The conversations were so gen-uine, and each person gave good advice,"said Engineer Cassaundra Brown.

Engineering Technician Yolanda Jack-son agreed. "All of the mentors providedsolid advice and even extended themselvesby offering additional time if I needed it,"she said. "Having so many leaders in oneplace and having the opportunity to talkwith them gave depth to the experience—it was priceless."

Employees meet theirmatch at first NAVAIRspeed mentoring event

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Appreciation day at Six FlagsSept. 22; rain date, Sept. 29Tickets are now available at the ITT Of-

fice for Naval District Washington Defend-ers of Freedom Appreciation Day at SixFlags, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd, for the re-duced rate of $18. The first 5,000 ticketssold are eligible for admission to the parkand the concert. After 5,000 tickets aregone, tickets will only be good for park ad-mission. Ticket price goes to $20 on Aug. 16.Tickets are nonrefundable. For more infor-mation call 301-342-3648.

Teen Camp 2012Weekdays, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,

Rassieur Youth CenterRegister your teen age 13-17 for one of

five teen camp weeks. Teen Camp dates are:July 10-12, July 17-19, July 24-26, July 31-Aug. 2 and Aug. 7-9. Cost is $80 per teen,per session. The Aug. 7-9 session is $130 asit includes an overnight stay. For more in-formation call 301-342-1694.

Workouts at Cedar Point BeachTuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m.,Cedar Point BeachTuesdays are for all station personnel.

Thursdays are for active-duty only. Show upat 7 a.m. and MWR Fitness will work youout. The workouts consist of running, ply-ometrics and strength endurance. The pro-

gram runs until Aug. 30. For more informa-tion call 301-342-5449.

Throw out Three Golf TournamentJuly 14, 7 a.m.-noon,Cedar Point Golf CoursePlayers reserve their own tee times,

which will be between 7 a.m. and noon.Register before tee-off on the day of thetournament. Cost is $10. Open to all au-thorized patrons with valid USGA handi-caps. For more information call 301-342-3597.

Auditions for Missoula Theater's"Cinderella"

July 23, 7:45-9:45 a.m.,Center Stage TheaterOpen auditions for students in grades 1-

12. Students should arrive by 7:30 a.m. andmust stay for entire audition. First rehearsalbegins 15-30 minutes after auditions. Castof only 50-60 children will be chosen. Notall children who audition are guaranteed arole. Preregister by emailing [email protected].

School Age Care registrationThe Rassieur Youth Center is accepting

registrations for the 2012-13 school year inits School Age Care Program based on thefollowing schedule: July 30, current mem-bers; July 31-Aug. 1, military families; Aug.2, DoD families; and Aug. 3, contractorfamilies. The Rassieur Youth Center is anaccredited facility that runs before- and af-

ter-school programs for children ages 5-12.SAC programs incorporate both Boys andGirls Club and 4H programs in the curricu-lum. Registration forms can be found athttp://cnic.navy.mil/patuxent/Fleetand-familyprograms/supportservices. Formore information call 301-342-1694.

Station golf championshipsJuly 28-29, Cedar Point Golf CourseRegistration runs until July 22 for this

active-duty military only competition. Par-ticipant must be assigned to Pax River orWebster Field and have a valid USGA hand-icap. Entry fee is $50 and includes greenfees. This two-day event is a 36-hole strokecompetition. There are assigned tee timesand pairings; requests are not accepted.Flights are by handicap. Call 301-342-3597for more information.

10 pounds in 10 weeksSept. 12Register by Sept. 11 for this program

that challenges you to lead a healthylifestyle. Program starts Sept. 12 and in-cludes weekly weigh-ins and a free workoutevery Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Drill Hall.Open to military, DoD civilians and theirfamily members, and members of theSports and Fitness program. Free for active-duty military and $10 for all others. An or-ganizational meeting is Sept. 11 at 11:30a.m. at the Drill Hall Bowling Center. Formore information call 301-342-5449.

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Outstanding Navyperformers recognized

U.S. Navy photo by Doug Miller

Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Chieco, Public Safety Department,receives the Senior Sailor of the Quarter Award for the second quarter from NASPax River Executive Officer, Capt. Ben Shevchuk, during the Quarters ceremonyJune 28 at the Center Stage Theater. View more award photos from the ceremonyon Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.

Active parentingchildren ages 5-12

July 12, 19 and 26, 4-6 p.m.Discover how to eliminate power

struggles with discipline skills that re-ally work. At the same time, learn howto develop your children's pride, innerstrength and sense of responsibility.

Return and ReunionJuly 16, 9 a.m.-noonReturn and Reunion is designed to

facilitate a smooth transition for mili-tary personnel from the combat envi-ronment to family, community andworkplace. Spouses are encouraged toattend.

CARIT briefJuly 18, 1-2:30 p.m.The Atlantic Fleet Career Informa-

tion team from Anacostia conducts amandatory CARIT brief to all honor-ably separating military members toreceive the necessary page 13 requiredfor separation outprocessing.

Welcome to PaxJuly 18, 9 -11 a.m.Take a windshield tour of the NAS

Patuxent River complex and attend aclass jam-packed with informationabout the base and surrounding com-munities. Local information packetprovided.

Anger ManagementJuly 19 and 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23Join this workshop for a better un-

derstanding of anger and how to man-age it. It emphasizes recognizingsources of anger and modifying be-havior.

Budgeting for BabyJuly 25, 10-11 a.m., Bldg. 401The Navy Marine Corps Relief So-

ciety will illustrate the hidden costs as-sociated with a growing family. EachNavy and Marine Corps service mem-ber who attends will receive a newlayette worth more than $100.

ROTH TSP option: Is it for you?July 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.The federal Thrift Savings Plan

adds a new ROTH option in the fall of2012. In this workshop, explore whatthe ROTH is, and how you could ben-efit; eligible to both uniformed servic-es and active federal employees.

Renting versus buying a homeJuly 31; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Renting is a good option for the

military lifestyle. This workshop offersa look at flexibilities that home owner-ship does not provide.We will also dis-cuss roommates, leases and insuranceneeds.

Disabled American Veteransrepresentative

Appointments are now available tomeet with a Disabled AmericanVeter-ans representative.To schedule an ap-pointment call 301-342-4911.

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U.S. Navy photo by AT3 Jennifer Talbot

Mattapany campers play Tunnel Ball and try to pass the ball through their legs down a line. Two teams went head-to-head to see who could finish first.

U.S. Navy photo by Rachel Lytle

Alyssa Mazzone, 9, Nataleigh Tapponier, 9, and Nicole Wise, 9, hang outduring Mattapany Day Camp.

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Kasey O'Brien, 7, keeps it coolwhile he runs around the trackduring Kids Run June 20. Youthsfrom the Mattapany Day Campjoined in the annual one-mile runand got sprayed down by firetrucks as they made each lap.

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Seabees work on Perimeter Road

U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel

Equipment Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SCW) Dan Houghton andEquipment Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SCW) Robert Cumbo placeriprap in a new drainage swell to stabilize the dirt. A dozen Seabees withNaval Mobile Construction Battalion Seabee 26 spent two weeks at PaxRiver last month on Perimeter Road doing road repair and erosion man-agement. In all, the 12-person team resurfaced two miles of road andcleared out 680 feet of ditch and four culverts.

NAS Patuxent RiverSafety Department

With summer now in full swing, remem-ber to practice good safety sense.

Many off-duty recreational fatalities in-volve water-related activities. People candrown in a pond or a pool, when caught in arip tide at the shore, or while snorkeling. Staysafe around water.

Many people overestimate their abilityas swimmers and underestimate the risk in-volved in areas where they plan to swim. Ifyou had a few lessons as a child but aren’thighly skilled, the water can be a dangerousplace. Also, alcohol is too often involvedwhen we hit the lake or the beach. When thedemands of the water go beyond a swim-mer's comfortable skill level, people im-paired by alcohol are more likely to panic

and forget how to get themselves to safety.Naval Safety Center fatality statistics

show we need to pay more attention to wateractivities.

To stay safe:• Never swim or enter the water alone.• Review the dangers of the waterway beforeentering the water.• Watch out for the safety of the peoplearound you.• Consider taking refresher swimming les-sons, water survival and CPR skills training.• Seek training in any water sport you intend todo,suchassnorkelingorscubadiving.Gettrain-ing in how to recognize a rip tide area and howto safely handle it if you get caught in a rip tide.

Play it safe this summer; take the dan-gers of water seriously and protect yourself,your friends and your family.

Watch that water!

U.S. Navy photo by Doug Miller

Ella Finley tries swimming to her grandmother, Kathi Finley, at the outdoorpool last week.

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Friday, July 66:30 p.m., What to ExpectWhenYou're ExpectingOver the moon about startinga family, Jules and Evan findthat their high-octane livesdon't stand a chance againstthe demands of pregnancy.(1 hr, 50 min) Rated: PG-139:00 p.m.,The DictatorThe story of a dictator whorisked his life for democracy . (1hr, 23 min) Rated: R

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The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Patux-ent River Chapter welcomed nearly 80 golfersJune 21 to the 12th Annual Capt. Ed MorganMemorial Golf Tournament at the Cedar PointGolf Course.

Morgan was a Supply Corps officer sta-tioned at Pax River when he lost his battle tocancer 12 years ago. Since then local supply of-ficers, active duty and retired, have come to-gether to pay tribute to their shipmate and raisemoney to make a difference in his name.

This year's tournament raised $1,700 andincluded several prizes, such as a chance to wina new car.

"The tournament continues to be a tremen-dous success year in and year out, mainly dueto the overwhelming support of local business-es sponsoring the event," said Lt. Cmdr. JoshHill, NAVAIR Contract Specialist.

All proceeds from the event are donated tothe American Cancer Society in honor of thelate Morgan.

Tournament participation has steadily in-creased throughout the years and organizerssaid they expect to reach maximum participa-tion in 2013.

Golf tournament raises moneyfor American Cancer Society

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Gilberto Penserga

From left: Lt. Jonathan Richmond, Lt. Cmdr. Josh Hill, Capt. Gary Powe andCmdr. Chad Ridder, showcase money raised during the 12th Annual Capt.Ed Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament for an American Cancer Society do-nation. The tournament was held June 21 at Cedar Point Golf Course.

Hospital Corpsmencelebrate 114 years

Photo by Personnel Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo

The most "seasoned" Hospital Corpsman, Chief Hospital CorpsmanJames Burton, and the most "junior," Hospitalman Mustafah Briggs, cut acake June 15 celebrating the Navy Hospital Corps’ 114th birthday during aceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.

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Scoreboard as of June 29IIntrntramuramural Sal Softball Leagueoftball LeagueMMonday/Wonday/Wednesday Dednesday DivisionivisionA DA DivisionivisionRiver Dawgs 6-0Black Flag 4-2Drunken Clams 3-3Dirty Dogs 3-4PPE 3-5VQ-4 1-6

B DB DivisionivisionMoe's Tavern 6-0Softballs of Steel 4-2Chiefs 2-4Boozin' Ballers 2-4Old Guys 1-5

TTuesday/Thursday Duesday/Thursday DivisionivisionA DA DivisionivisionBalls Deep! 6-1Vx-1 4-4Salty Dogs 4-4One Man Short 1-6

B DB DivisionivisionA/O 5-2TC-7 5-2Bad Medicine 2-3VXS-1 2-4FRC 1-4

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Want Sunday Mass on base?Attention Catholic service members, espe-

cially those living on base, retired Capt. FatherMike Dolan, the Catholic priest at Pax River,plans to initiate a Sunday Evening Mass forservice members and their families. Those in-terestedshouldcontactDolanat301-342-3811,Chief Petty Officer David Waters at 301-342-1562,ChiefPettyOfficerBillRhodesat301-757-6937 or email [email protected] to saywhen they would like Sunday Evening Mass tooccur.

STARBASE-AtlantisJuly 16-19, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m.,Bldg. 588, Rm. 102Students entering sixth grade in the fall

may attend a free summer educational com-

munity outreach program that includeschemistry, model rocketry, properties of flu-ids, Newton's laws of motion, engineeringand design, and the physics of flight. Space islimited and slots fill quickly. Applications areprocessed in the order in received with prior-ity extended to family members of retired mil-itary and DoD employees. Preregister by call-ing STARBASE-Atlantis at 301-342-2789 oremail [email protected].

Mobile Career Center visits librariesJuly 18 and Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.at the Lexington Park LibraryJuly 19 and Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.at the Charlotte Hall LibraryJuly 20 and Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.at the Leonardtown LibrarySt. Mary's County Library hosts the South-

ern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Cen-ter with employment, reemployment andemployer's services to those searching forjobs and others with workforce related needs.

For more information call 301-880-2800.

Register to voteThe 2012 General Election will take place

this November; register to vote at the NAS PaxRiver Voting Assistance Office, open 1 p.m. to3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at theGate One Pass & ID office, Bldg 2189. For in-formation visit www.fvap.gov.

Safe Sitter Summer CampAug. 13-16, 8:30 a.m.-noon,College of Southern Maryland,Bldg. B, Rm. B-315The next Safe Sitter Summer Camp for

youths ages 11-14. This hands-on programteaches youths child care techniques, behaviormanagement skills and appropriate responsesto medical emergencies when caring for chil-dren. Cost is $119. For more information call301-934-7634, email kmcdonald1@ csmd.eduor visit www.csmd.edu/KidsCollege.

Water RestrictionsSt. Mary's County Metropolitan Commis-

sion has imposed Level 2 Water Restrictionsin Forrest Farm, and Level 1Water Restrictionsin Leonardtown Farms and the Villages atLeonardtown. Residents of these neighbor-hoods should limit outdoor irrigation and theuse of water for outdoor cleaning. For moreinformation call 301-737-7400, ext. 101.

Water Quality ConsumerConfidence report

The NAS Patuxent River Public Works De-partment Environmental Compliance Divi-sion has prepared the annual Consumer Con-fidence Report on the Quality of DrinkingWa-ter for Pax River residents and employees. Seeit at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/com-mandannouncements. It is listed as NASPatuxent River 2011 CCR 6/14/2012. For in-formation contact Lance McDaniel at 301-757-2903 or email [email protected].

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Free museum admissionFriday, 5-8 p.m., Calvert Marine MuseumThe museum is open and free to the pub-

lic for First Free Friday. The 257th Army Bandis also playing on the outdoor stage at 7 p.m.Bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Leonardtown First FridayFriday, 5-8 p.m.,Leonardtown Town SquareThe Leonardtown Business Association

hosts July's First Friday. Hear live music fromclassic rock cover band GeeZer, Info Share onThe Square, a Summertime Raffle and a newcharity drive supporting Hope Phones. Formore information visit www.leonardtown-firstfridays.com.

The Original Royal LipizzanerStallions of Austria

Friday-Sunday, Flat Iron FarmSee stallions that prance, march and

weave their way across the floor to music.Concessions will be available for purchase.Tickets are $20 for adults online or at ticketsales outlets, or $25 at the door. Children ages12 and younger are $15. For more informationcall 301-994-0300 or 301-994-3023.

Maker's MarketSaturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Annmarie GardenAdmission to the first Maker's Market is

free. Annual and perennial plants, includingherbs, bedding plants and vegetables, and tealight globes and jewelry made from machine-tumbled recycled glass are available for pur-chase. For more information visit www.ann-mariegarden.org.

Piano Festival by the RiverSaturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.Monday, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.St. Mary's College of Maryland campusPiano Festival by the River is a free summer

retreat for pianists, piano students and pianoteachers. The event offers four days of music,exploration and community for pianists of abroad range of abilities, ages and interests. Op-portunities for this year's participants includemaster classes, lessons and performances. Formore information email [email protected].

Archaeology Summer CampMonday-July 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Jefferson Patterson Park and MuseumThis Archaeology Summer Camp offers

childrenages10-13thechancetoworkwithar-chaeologists excavating an 18th century plan-tation site. Register at www.jefpat.org

Summer Mini Campsat Sotterley Plantation

Monday-Wednesday for grades 3-5July 16-18 for grades 6-8This year's Sotterley Colonial Farm sum-

mer mini camps teach students about Sotter-ley's history as a farming community throughteam projects, experiencing nature and morein small-group formats. Tuition for youths ofSotterley members is $85, and $95 for non-members. Register at www.sotterley.org.

Sea Squirts programTuesday, July 12 and 19, 10:30-11 a.m.,Calvert Marine MuseumThis free drop-in program is for children

ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.For more information call 410-326-2042.

Master GardenersTuesday and Wednesday, andAug. 21 and 22, noon-12:30 p.m.,Mattapany, Quarters A, Millstone RoadUniversity of Maryland Extension-St.

Mary's Master Gardeners presents a "GardenBrief" with topics on starting a vegetable gar-den and resources for gardening information.The kitchen garden at Mattapany will be opento all base personnel for demonstration anddiscussion. Bring a lunch and veggie ques-tions.

U.S. Navy Memorial's Authorson Deck book signing

Wednesday, noon,U.S. Navy Memorial Naval Heritage CenterStanleyWeintraub presents his latest work,

“FinalVictory: FDR's RemarkableWWII Pres-idential Campaign.” Following his presenta-tion, Weintraub will be available for a ques-tion-and-answer session and book signing.The event is free and open to the public. Formore information call 202-737-2300.

Latin jazz and salsaWednesday, 7 p.m., St. Mary's Collegeof Maryland campus center patioLatin jazz group "Sabor Trio" holds a free

performance. Hear a sample of their music atwww.readthehook.com/102283/sabor-trio.Bring blankets, chairs and refreshments. Asuggested donation of $5 helps ensure con-certs like this continue at St. Mary's College ofMaryland.

Abraham Lincoln traveling exhibitionJuly 12-Aug. 24,Calvert Library Prince Frederick"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil

War," a national traveling exhibition focusingonAbrahamLincoln'sstruggletomeetthecon-stitutional challenges of the Civil War, is avail-ableforviewing.Acompletescheduleofeventsis at http://calvert.lib.md.us/Lincoln.html. Formore information call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

The SuperMagicMan's Big IllusionJuly 12, 7 p.m.,Calvert Marine Museum auditoriumThis family magic show stars D.C.'s two-

time Comedy Magician of the Year, ReggieRice. Admission is $4 per person at the door.

Art Blooms Gala ReceptionJuly 13, 6-10 p.m., Annmarie SculptureGarden and Arts CenterCelebrate summer amongst art, including a

gatheringoffloralarrangementsinspiredbytwoongoing exhibits at Annmarie Garden, Treas-

ured: honoring precious and vanishing worldsand My African Community: A Collection ofPhotographsandStories,2000-2010.Ticketsare$55 per person for Annmarie and Calvert Gar-denClubmembers,and$65perpersonfornon-members. For more information call 410-326-4640 or visit www.AnnMarieGarden.org.

Sharkfest!July 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Calvert Marine MuseumShark and Sturgeon Pavilion See live

sharks and sturgeon. The day includes fishface painting, shark crafts and displays by theFossil Club. Museum admission applies.Strollers are not allowed inside the museum.

The War of 1812 - "The Choice"July 14, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Sotterley PlantationMeet the people who lived and labored at

Sotterley during the summer of 1814, and be apart of the drama as slaves make a difficult anddaring choice.The program is free, but space islimited. Register by calling 301-373-2280.

Minute to Win It!July 16, 2-4 p.m., Charlotte Hall LibraryTeens compete in challenges using house-

hold items, and like the TV show they have 60seconds to complete each challenge.The pro-gram is free and registration is required. Formore information call 301-884-2211.

Monday Memory ToursMondays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Jefferson

Patterson Park and MuseumTake a free, guid-ed tour of Point Farm. For more informationcall 410-586-8501.

Boston performanceAug.16,7:30p.m.,CalvertMarineMuseum'sPNCWaterside PavilionTickets are on sale now. Premium seats are

$50, and $40 for reserved seats; additional serv-ice fees apply. Tickets may be purchased byphone at 800-787-9454 or online atwww.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Visit Calvert House discoveryUntil Aug. 3, St. Mary's CityView the recent archaeological discovery

of the Calvert House foundation and cellars,and watch as they uncover other features dur-ing normal museum hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Calvert Housewas built soon after the settlement of Mary-land, and was the social and political capitalfor most of the 17th century. Admission to themuseum is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 youthsages 6-18, and free for Friends members andchildren ages five and younger.

Recreation and Parks Summer CampsUntil Aug. 10, St. Mary's CountySt. Mary's County Recreation and Parks is

offering one-week summer camp sessions.Register at www.StMarysMD.com/recreate, atthe Recreation and Parks office in Leonard-town, or by mail to P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown,MD 20650. For information, 301-475-4200 ext.1800 or 1801, or visit www.stmarysmd.com/docs/Summer-Camp-Preview.pdf.

Summer reading programUntil Aug. 17, Calvert, Charlesand St. Mary's countiesSt. Mary's College of Maryland is offering

summer reading programs for all residents ofCalvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. Anybook found in the college library catalog, theSouthern Maryland library catalog or the US-MAI catalog is eligible. To earn points, read abook and submit a review to the library's blogat http://smcmlibrary.wordpress.com.

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