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Pure Praxis Coming to Benny Decker Theater Feb. 14-16
Pure Praxis Coming to Benny Decker Theater Feb. 14-16
February 9, 2018
IN THISISSUE:
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Taura Plum Bloom Festival
Volume 2, Issue 6
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Valentine’s Day14K Run
Members of the internationally distinguished performance group Pure Praxis will be performing at Benny Decker Theater Feb. 14-16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday. Their performances use improvisational theater to rehearse for difficult life situations so that the audience can practice positive, creative and safe solutions. Every performance is unique.
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WEDNESDAY
Secret Valentines in VeniceClub Alliance
FEB3
SATURDAY
Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner6 to 9 p.m. | Officers’ Club
Treat your special someone to a romantic five course candlelight dinner while enjoying live classical piano. Reservations are required. $30/person. Call 243-5624/5030.
MAR2
FRIDAY
FEB14
WEDNESDAY
Members of the internationally distinguished performance group Pure Praxis will be performing at Benny Decker Theater Feb. 14-16. Their performances use improvisational theater to rehearse for difficult life situations so that the audience can practice positive, creative and safe solutions. Every performance is unique.
FEB10
SATURDAY
Valentine’s Day 14K Run 9 a.m. | Purdy Gym
Join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day with a healthy twist! Couples and singles alike are welcome to participate. If you sign up for the 14K before the Feb. 5 early-registration deadline, the run is free for E-1 - E-5 Blue Jacket cardholders and $20 for other participants. Cost is $25 after the early-registration deadline. Registration includes an event shirt while supplies last. For more info, call 241- 4486.
Bring your beloved for an unforgettable evening as we create one of the most romantic cities in the world. Enjoy an intimate candlelight dinner, six courses of decadent food and piano music. Reservations required. $60/couple. Call 243-3000/241-3785.
Armed Forces Entertainment presents Halestorm, 2013 Grammy Award winner in the “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance” category. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free admission and open to all ages. For more information, please call 243-5215/046-816-5215.
Halestorm Concert6 p.m. | Thew Concert Field
FEB14-16W, TH, F
Pure Praxis 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Wed. & Thurs.)10 a.m. (Fri.) | Benny Decker Theater
FEB 15 (Sat) - MAR 2 (Fri)Yokohama Chinatown Lunar New Year
Until MAR 4 (Sun)Miura Kaigan Sakura Festival 2018
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Miurakaigan Station (Miura city), Keikyu Kurihama LineCome see the Miurakaigan’s Kawazu sakura trees. They bloom early - around late February. Enjoy sakura festival food such as cherry Dorayaki (pancake-like confectionery), cherry rice cookies and radish shochu. During the evening of the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Kawazu cherry tree in front of the Miurakaigan station is illuminated.
BEYONDTHE GATE
FEB 10 -11 (Sat-Sun)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Dobuita Street, YokosukaThe Dobuita Bazaar is a quarterly event held in Yokosuka’s Honcho district where Japan and U.S. cultures are combined and a rich variety of stalls sell their snacks and wares. Visit Dobuita’s official site at: http://dobuita-st.com/eng/
138th Dobuita Bazaar
FEB 10 (Sat) - MAR 11 (Sun)Taura Plum Blossom Festival
Taura Ume no Sato | 25-minute walk from JR Tura StationThe Taura landscape blooms with plum blossoms until Beginning of March. Take the time to view the flowering scenery and celebrate events. You can fly your kites at the park on Feb. 11, and experience a special culutural event at the Taura Elementary School.
Yokohama ChinatownThe two weeks of festivities are stacked with events, including a countdown party on the night of Feb. 15, traditional lion dance performances and music in Yamashitacho Park (Feb. 17, 18 and 25), a parade of traditional costumes on the afternoon of Feb. 24, and a spectacular Lantern Festival on March 2 from 5.30 p.m. (around Masobyo Temple).
Commanding Officer: Capt. Jeffrey Kim Chief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer
Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten
Public Affairs Officer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell
Layout: Hideo Kaihatsu
I.C.E. COMMENT
NEWS AND NOTICES
Comment: Yokosuka has no table service breakfast available on base during the week other than the galley and counter service locations. On the weekends, the only additional breakfast options are the buffets at the clubs. With a population of our size, is it possible that table service breakfast options could be added during the week
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and on Saturdays?Response: Thank you for taking the time to comment on our food offerings at our CFAY clubs and other eating establishments. MWR is currently looking at all outlets and services to ensure we provide the best service to our customers. Breakfast at the CPO Club was an option in the past, but was underutilized
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and ended up only serving a small number of customers. We understand that while full-service breakfast dining might not be available on base, there are a variety of counter-service options, to include: McDonald’s, Subway (at both Main Street Food Court and Pier 6), Mean Genes (at Fleet Rec Center), Chopsticks (at Officer’s Club), Dunkin Donuts, and
Starbucks. We are looking at other possibilities and hope to have new concepts for the base soon. For our Ikego residents, Club Takemiya does serve breakfast on Saturdays, as well as a Sunday Brunch. Thank you again for taking the time to make us better. If you have any questions or further concerns please feel free to contact us through ICE.
Repave and repaint parking lots and driveways (Hospital): Work will be scheduled in phased closures on weekends only from Feb. 17 - March 25. Repave and repaint parking lots and driveways between Chili’s and Bldg. J196: Work will be scheduled in phased closures until April 30.Remove and install water pipes near Main Gate: Partial road closure of vehicular lanes from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. until March 31.
PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES
The Navy’s Personal and Professional Choices Survey has been sent to 80,000 randomly selected active duty Sailors. This Secretary of the Navy-directed survey touches on issues such as career development, work-life balance, adoption leave and family planning. The 2018 survey began Jan. 17 and will close on Feb. 23. Notification emails will be sent to selected participants from both the Chief of Naval Personnel and the survey platform Max.gov.
PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL CHOICES
SURVEY Service members military-wide are unintentionally enrolling into the Blended Retirement System (BRS) because of the placement of the link in MyPay. If you are eligible for the BRS, read the article linked below and pay close attention to what you are clicking on the MyPay website. If you are married and your spouse has access to MyPay, ensure they are also aware of what they are selecting. Enrollment into the BRS is irrevocable. https://www.military.com/paycheck-chronicles/2018/01/09/be-careful-mypay-dont-accidentally-opt-brs.html
DON’T ACCIDENTALLY OPT-IN TO BRS Replace steam pipes at
Bldg. 1557: Phased road closures on Green Bay Drive during construction scheduled now through May 18. Bldg. F157 Reroofing work. Sidewalk closure on west side of Bldg. 157 from Nimitz Rd to main entry of Bldg. F157 during working hours until May 8.