On April 15 MWR and the FFSC will join forces at the Beach House to recognize two important causes. The Run will begin at 11 a.m. and the Walk will begin at 11:15 a.m. All station employees and their family members are invited to attend. The Run⁄Walk is free, participants wishing a commemorative T-shirt with the winning design done by 13 year old Sarah Jacobs will have a $10 fee. ($12 for an XXL shirt). Registration forms may be picked up at the Drill Hall Fitness and Sports Office. Call 301-757-1194 for more information.

The Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program is designed to meet the needs of victims of sexual assault and provide awareness and prevention education with the hope of preventing and eliminating sexual assault in the Navy.

Victim advocacy and intervention is an important part of the program. Currently there are over 50 trained Sexual Assault Victim Advocates on call, 24⁄7 at NAS Pax, who support sexual assault victims by: responding immediately to their needs; accompanying them through medical, investigative and legal procedures if desired; and providing follow-up information and resources. Victims and⁄or family member can receive these services by calling the 24-hour Victim Advocate number at 301-481-1057.

As we work toward eliminating sexual assault in the Navy, we can ensure that every victim of sexual assault be treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity.

Town Hall Meeting

The Fleet and Family Readiness programs invite the patrons of NAS Patuxent River to attend a Town Hall Meeting on March 30 beginning at 3 p.m. at the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. Representatives from MWR, Child and Youth Programs, Fleet and Family Support, Housing and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites will be on hand to give brief overviews of their programs and field any questions our patrons may have. This event is open to all including: all active duty service members⁄retirees and their families, command ombudsmen, command representatives, government employees and contractors. To ensure your questions or concerns are addressed, e-mail them in advance to paxmarketing@md.metrocast.net, ATTN: Town Hall Meeting. For additional information, call 301-342-3214.

10 Mile Relay Race

‘‘Third Time’s a Charm”
The Patuxent River Relay race is a 10-mile course that runs along the beautiful Patuxent River. On Friday, March 26 beginning at 11:30 a.m., teams of 2-5 runners will compete, each team member will run between 2-8 miles (depending on team size). This event is free to participate. Event shirts will be available for $10 (active duty military will receive shirt free upon registration). Register by March 19 at the Fitness and Sports Office in the Drill Hall. Call 301-342-5449 for more information.

Lifeguarding Class

Register today at the Fitness and Sports Office in the Drill Hall for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Class will be held beginning on March 27 (must be 15 as of March 27); all registrations must be in by March 26. Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around water. These jobs are in high demand. Classes will be held at the Pax River Indoor Pool. The class will cost $175. Call 301-757-3943 for more information.

Last Call for the Flight Deck Lounge

March 25 will be the Final Party at the Flight Deck Lounge beginning at 3 p.m. Starting April 1, all operations will be moving to the River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center. Join us for a fond farewell to this historic watering hole!

‘‘Bowl for Kids Sake”

There will be a bowling tournament to benefit Big Brothers⁄Big Sisters at the Drill Hall Bowling Center on March 27.
Call Monique Melton at 301-290-0501 to register!

Easter Eggstravaganza

NRC Solomons invites your family to attend the annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Large Pavilion onboard NRC Solomons on March 27 beginning at 1 p.m. Come early for an egg hunt and then join the festivities of bubble making, arts and craft activities, picture time with Peter Rabbit, music, dancing and more! Our Easter event is designed for toddlers up to 12 years old. The first 100 children will be able to dye an egg and participate in the hunt. Bring a white T-shirt to make your own spring time tie-dye. For more information, contact Carrie Rose or Jennifer Marchant at 410-286-8046⁄47. Cost is $4.50 for military and $5 for all others.

Wild Game Dinner

The Mattapany Rod and Gun Club will hold its annual Wild Game Dinner on March 20. Tickets are $15 each with a maximum of 90 tickets being sold for this event. Tickets may be purchased at the Rod and Gun Club between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Cocktail hour is from 6-7 p.m. The dinner starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Dave Bryner at 301-481-5176.

Teen Career Launch

‘‘Career Launch-Job Ready Night” at the Rassieur Youth Center will be March 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Teens ages 13-16 will learn about job hunting and interviewing strategies, and participate in ‘‘how to dress and give a proper handshake” workshop. Signup for interviews for summer jobs will also take place. It is required for teens to attend if they wish to be part of our summer work program. For more information, call the Rassieur Youth Center at 301-342-1694. Placement in the Summer Jobs Program will be done through the following priority: active duty military dependents, reserve and retired dependents, DoD dependents and Contractor Dependents.

Summer Drill Hall Hours

Beginning April 1, Drill Hall hours are Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.