Navy Birthday Celebration Scheduledfor Oct. 10

Tickets are now available for Dahlgren’s celebration of the Navy’s 233rd birthday. This year’s Navy Ball will be held Friday, Oct. 10 from 6 p.m. – midnight at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center.

Tickets are $50 for military O-4 and above, government civilians GS-12 and above, retired military, contractors and guests; $40 for military E-7 through E-9, W-1 through W-4 and O-1 through O-3, and government civilians GS-7 through GS-11; $30 for military E-5 through E-6 and government civilians GS-4 through GS-6; and $10 for military E-1 through E-4 and government civilians GS-1 through GS-3. Tickets are available from Lt. William Blanks, (540) 653-0233; Lt. Eric Council, (540) 653-1042 and Chief John Roach, (540) 653-6926.

Dahlgren’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

Plan to attend the Dahlgren 90th Anniversary Celebration on the Parade Field on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 – 5 p.m. This event will include food vendors, games and rides for the kids, a craft fair, classic car show, live music from ‘‘Old School” and exhibits and demonstrations of Dahlgren’s 90 year history. Admission is free and event is open to the public! For more information, contact NSA South Potomac Public Affairs Office at (540) 653-8153 or (866) 359-5540.

Dahlgren Plans Coat Drive Beginning Oct. 3

The Sacred Heart Congregation of Dahlgren Chapel will be holding a coat drive beginning Oct. 3. Please bring your gently used coats of all sizes and for all ages. Drop- off boxes can be found at the Housing Office, Fleet & Family Support Center, Library, Chapel Annex, and Bldg. 1450 near the Seagate CafÈ. Coats can also be dropped off in the Station Theater parking lot on Oct. 17 and Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Clean out your closets while making this winter warmer for those in need!

FFSC Scheduling Legal Appointmentsfor October

The Fleet and Family Support Center are scheduling legal appointments for Oct. 16. Please call (540) 653-1839 or (800) 500-4947 to schedule your appointment!

Crafters Wanted!

Crafters are needed for the Dahlgren 90th Birthday Celebration! A craft fair will be held on the Parade Field as part of the celebration. Crafters must complete a registration form and pay a $25 registration fee, payable at the ITT office. For more information, call (540) 284-0129 or (866) 359-5540.

Weight Watchers at Work

Weight Watchers at Work will hold an open house for a new session on Nov. 5 at the Chapel Annex at 11 a.m. A new session will begin on Nov. 12. We must have at least 15 people to begin a new session! For more information, please contact Darlene Keating at (540) 653-7993.

INDIAN HEAD

USO Schedules Case Lot Salefor NSF Indian Head

The Bolling AFB Commissary will conduct a case lot sale at NSF Indian Head on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the USO. All patrons with commissary access may attend. Come out and pick up some bargains!

Navy College Office Representativeat Indian Head

A representative of the Navy College Office will be in the MWR gym office on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Energetic Toastmasters

Do you want to become a better speaker and develop leadership skills? Toastmasters can help! All are welcome, whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, or are a student or retiree. Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills. IH “Energetic“ Toastmasters Club 3173, a member of Toastmasters International, meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Bldg. 20 Ward Room. Everyone is welcome! Contact Darlene Exum at (301) 744-6359 for more information. Hope to see you at the next meeting.

To have information about your event or meeting announced in ‘‘Base Happenings,” call or email the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Office at (540) 284-0129 or jeron.hayes@navy.mil.