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St. Nicholas Chapel

Protestant Services

Sundays


10-10:45 a.m. Bible Study

Religious Programs Center

11 a.m. to noon Worship in chapel

Catholic Services

Rosary Prayer Group

11:35 a.m. to noon

Weekdays in chapel

NAVAIR Mock Interview Workshop

1:30-3:30 p.m. June 18

Building 2189

NAVAIR military and civilian employees can learn to develop their interview skills through mock interview feedback and Q&A sessions with a panel of hiring managers. This workshop is sponsored by NAVAIR’s Asian-American and Pacific Islander Diversity Advisory Team in partnership with 6.0 Logistics & Industrial Operations. To register, visit https://navairu.navair.navy.mil and search for event number CISL-EVT-FY18126.

County to Treat and Repair Roadways

6 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 18 — June 30

The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation will perform Surface Treatment / Modified Seal on various roads, located across St. Mary’s County. Surface treatment will consist of the application of a liquid asphalt emulsion, followed by a new layer of stone. During the procedure, motorists may experience a brief delay and should use caution. The surface may be driven on immediately behind the roller equipment. Dates and times could be modified due to weather conditions. During these construction activities, motorists can expect changes in traffic patterns and delays. Please be alert to these conditions. For more information, please contact the DPW&T Construction and Inspection Division at 301-475-4200 extension 3531.

Naval Academy Alumni Summer Social

5 p.m. June 21

Elements Eatery & Mixology

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Greater Southern Maryland Chapter, will hold its Summer Social, open to all alumni and friends of the Naval Academy. The event features a no-host bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by the Chapter. No RSVP is required.

Community Shredding Event

8 a.m. to noon June 23

St. Andrew’s Landfill, California

The event will again provide St. Mary’s County residents the opportunity to have their confidential, private and important documents destroyed by a professional shredding service free of charge. The truck is capable of holding approximately 12,000 pounds; turning sensitive documents into confetti-sized pieces. This type of shredding ensures confidential material cannot be copied. All paper material shredded during the event will be recycled. The shredder can handle simple staples, paper clips, spiral note books, and thin metal prongs; however, it cannot accept three-ring binders. Please limit the number of boxes to 3 standard banker’s boxes

Suicide Prevention Note

Noticed a friend posting thoughts about suicide on social media? Take the post seriously. Even if it seems like he or she may be joking or casually venting, remember that people may use humor to hide their pain. Reach out to your friend and ask if he or she is considering suicide. Share contact information for resources such as a chaplain, trusted leader, or Military Crisis Line (1-800-273-TALK, Option 1; text 838255 from a mobile device; or visit www.militarycrisisline.net.) Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have safety teams standing by to help you help your friend, and can offer your friend additional resources. Read more about reaching out to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram safety teams at http://www.guardyourhealth.com/health-topics/suicide-prevention/social-media/.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

For information on SAPR Awareness efforts please visit www.navy.sapr.mil or if you wish to become involved as a SAPR team member, talk to your Chain of Command for approval, and then contact ACC Tennay Davis at 301-757-9509. If you are a victim or know of someone who may be suffering in silence, reach out to NAS Pax River SAPR VA Watch Bill for confidential assistance: 24/7#: 301- 481-1057. You may also contact the DoD Safe Helpline for assistance: www.safehelpline.org. Call: 877- 995-5247, Text: 5-5247 inside the U.S.; 202- 470-5546 outside the U.S.

Special events and awards photos on base

Ever wonder where to find the photos from awards ceremonies, reenlistments and special events captured by PAO? Not only are they published monthly in Tester, but you can find them and download them at www.facebook.com/NASPaxRiver and www.flickr.com/photos/naspaxriver. Questions? Call 301-757-3343.

Where’s Gnorman?

Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Anyone spotting him can email tester@dcmilitary.com or phone 342-4163 now through 5 p.m. Monday with a brief description of his location. One name is drawn from the correct entries and wins a Center Stage Theater movie ticket. Last week, Gnorman was found by Janet Newman on page 7 in the Air Expo helo/tower photo.

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