16 JaxAirNeWS, NAS Jacksonville, Thursday, March 17, 2005 SPIRT Photos by Miriam S. Gallet PHI(AW) Melissa Robertson-Leake and PH2(NAC) Lynn Friant of the Regional Visual Information Support Center at NAS Jax dump bags of soil to help create a new butterfly gar- den at Westside Regional Park March 2. Westside Regional Park announces outdoors events By Leslie Royce Westside Regional Park Naturalist The Westside Regional Park located across the NAS Jax Main Gate is pleased to announce their March and April Naturescope Programs. The following events and workshops will be held at the park in March and April. For fur- ther information or to reg- ister, call 573-2498. Nature Discovery Walk March 23, 3-4:30 p.m. Join in a leisurely walk where we will try to discov- er signs of spring. Ferns should be showing new growth and we should hear migrating songbirds and other sounds of spring. Registration required. Basketweavng March 29, 10 a.m.-noon Individuals aged 14 and up are invited to learn how to weave baskets using material from nature. Registration required. Book Signing: Florida Butterfly Caterpillars and Their Host Plants April 2, 10 a.m.-noon Marc Minno, noted but- terfly expert and author of five books on butterflies, will be conducting a book signing featuring his newest book, Florida Butterfly Caterpillars and Their Host Plants. Minno will also present a slide program, followed by a walk outside through the butterfly garden. Wee Workshop: Ant Adventure April 5, 10-11:30 Calling all wee nature adventurers (children seven years and under) and their adult companions to join us on an ant adven- ture. Registration required. Hooray for Homeschoolers: Swarm into Insects April 15, 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Join us and learn more about entomology, the study of insects. We will partici- pate in a bug scavenger hunt, view bugs in the field, and take a closer look at insects under a microscope. Registration required. Nature Crafts: Art of Using Recyclables April 21, 10-11:30 a.m. Join us in celebrating Earth Day by creating art out of recyclables! We have different projects you can create using recyclable items from your own house- hold. Registration required. Spring softball leagues forming The following leagues will be starting in late March: Greybeard (active duty ages 30 and up); Intramurals (active duty and reservists only); and Women (active duty, depend- ents over 18, Department of Defense, retirees and reservists). Entry forms and rosters are due March 5. Stop by the gym to pick up the rules and entry forms to join the league. Tennis tournament slated A Captain's Cup singles ten- nis tournament will be held March 28. The tournament is free and open to all NAS Jax ITSN Diana Torres of Naval Computer Telecommu- nications Station, Jax empties a bag of soil into the new butterfly garden at Westside Regional Park. "I love to volunteer. I did it a lot Sin high school and VIA just some- S thing I really enjoy," said Torres. Map and Compass Instruction April 23, 10 a.m.-noon Participants will learn to determine bearings, how to set up travel locations on a map, and how to determine bearings of travel locations. Each participant must have a compass. Registration required. Email John Trow at john- trow3@juno.com. active duty men and women. There will be a men and women's division. The matches will start at 5 p.m. and will be played at the Birmingham Tennis Courts. Individuals play- ing in the tournament will earn Captain's Cup points for their respective command. Call the NAS Jax Gymnasium to sign up by March 25. Free beginners tennis clinic Tennis Pro William Feliciano will be giving a free Tennis Clinic April 9 for beginners at the Birmingham Tennis Courts. The clinic is open to all authorized adults and children ages 10-13 gym patrons. Call the Base Gym at 542-2930/3239 to sign up before April 7. Homes from the low 180's 904-378-9371 SEDA B- - Directions-1-10 wed to exit351,turnmlef at the stop sign at Chafee Rd., go past Bea St. ecto O ankdfPattn ntice. Cop 724-7800 fVenonknn s~.n~&7uu Adult Beginner's Clinic: 8:30- 10 a.m. Ages 10-13 Beginner's Clinic: 10-11 a.m. Skeet meeting coming up A Captain's Cup skeet meet- ing will be held March 23. The league is open to all NAS Jax active duty personnel. The meeting will be held in Building 850 next to the galley at 11:30 a.m. Captain's Cup points will be awarded for a command ath- letic officer or designated repre- sentative attending the meeting. The rules will be discussed and the entry forms will be distrib- uted to join the league. * Large lots with irrigation systems * Lake views * Community pool & playground * Convenient location only 20 minutes to downtown Jacksonville Forhomesovsts edaonstrucf Visit one of these MILES" Certified Auto Dealers today, where you can purchase a quality vehicle at a fair price! TTI~~ffiwu=t~ll ppr A 9FEAr