The Naval Academy theater group, The Masqueraders, will be performing Lee Blessing's “Fortinbras,“ a comedy that begins where Shakespeare's “Hamlet“ left off. The show will run Nov. 20-21 at 8 p.m. in the Mahan Theater. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 410-293-TIXS (8497). Parking for the public will be available at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with a complimentary shuttle service to and from the theater.

Academy Toys For Tots Drive

The Toys For Tots season has started. The Academy is supporting the Anne Arundel and Howard County efforts to reach their target of 55,000 toys this year. There are many drop-off boxes located in Bancroft Hall and other areas on the Yard to encourage all to get involved. Help make the holiday season special for children in need by donating a new toy. for more information contact Midn. 1⁄C Timothy Cline at m101122@usna.edu, Midn. 1⁄C Stephanie Stamm at m106217@usna.edu or Gunnery Sgt. Carl Myers at chmyers@usna.edu.

H1N1 Vaccine and Seasonal Flu Prevention

NHC Annapolis now has the H1N1 Vaccine for non-active duty Tricare beneficiaries. Because the pediatric population is at greatest risk, the health clinic is currently vaccinating only patients who are between ages 2 and 24 years of age, live with or care for children younger than 6 months old or are health care and emergency services personnel.

For information on how to obtain a seasonal (not H1N1) flu vaccination, visit the NHC Annapolis Web site at www.med.navy.mil⁄ sites⁄annapolis⁄Pages⁄ default. aspx.The CDC recommends a yearly seasonal flu vaccine, which protects against the three seasonal viruses that research suggests are most common.Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease and people over 64 years old. Healthy people are more resistant to contagious diseases, but it is important to get adequate sleep, eat nutritious food and keep physically active. Medical experts encourage everyone to frequently wash their hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner. Exposure to people with coughs and fevers should be limited. Common facemasks may reduce the spread of cough and sneeze droplets from people who have the flu.

USNA Facebook Page

The Naval Academy is now on Facebook! To view photos and read posts about what’s happening around the Yard, log in to your Facebook account, search for ‘‘United States Naval Academy (Official Site)” and become a fan.

Trident Online

Trident articles can also be viewed online at www.dcmilitary.com⁄navalacademy.shtml.

SAC Pizza Dinner

MWR is hosting a military family appreciation pizza dinner for School Age Care (SAC) Program families Nov. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Billy the Kid Youth Center. If you plan to attend with your children who are enrolled in the SAC program, please call Rhiannon DiMaggio, SAC coordinator, at 410-293-9396 for food planning purposes.

2010 Census Jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring temporary workers for local offices to ensure the 2010 census is a success. A wide variety of positions are available, including census takers, crew leaders, crew leader assistants, recruiting assistants and census clerks. Census takers are especially needed to conduct in-person interviews with community residents. Most positions require the ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, but some may involve shift work. In addition to weekly pay, census takers also receive paid training and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses such as mileage. Census job applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be able to pass a background check and take a 30-minute, multiple-choice basic employment test that measures knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform a variety of census jobs. In most cases, workers will also be required to possess a valid driver's license and have use of a vehicle. For more information, call 866-861-2010 or go to www.2010censusjobs.gov.

NavyForMoms.com

NavyForMoms.com is a social networking Web site for mothers of Navy personnel. To learn more, visit www.NavyForMoms.com.