This week’s News and announcements include:
NMCRS Cherry Point
Facilities Seasonal Changeover
Child Seat Safety Events
Budget for Baby Class
Visiting Nurse Services
NEW Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
Approved Outages and Closures
NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
NMCRS Cherry Point
During these uncertain and unprecedented times, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Cherry Point is ready to assist service members with immediate financial needs. Marines and Sailors, with an ID and leave and earnings statement, can walk into the NMCRS office and request interest-free bridge loans until the government reopens and regular pay resumes. It is strongly recommended that service members first contact their financial institution to see if they qualify for any paycheck protection program and contact their creditor to see if their payment can be deferred. Spouses may request assistance if their service member is deployed with an ID, LES, and bank deposit information. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. NMCRS Cherry Point is located in Trailer 6055, off of C Street, near the PMO Trailers. Contact NMCRS at 252-466-2031 with any questions.
Heating Changeover, in Progress
Facilities Maintenance personnel have begun the seasonal changeover from cooling to heating in all installation facilities that use steam. The process will likely take several days to accomplish, due to impacts related to the lapse in appropriations and members of the workforce being furloughed. For facilities that use the non-steam system, the changeover will be implemented after temperatures average below 70 degrees for more than one week. Contact the Service Helpdesk with questions at 466-4363 or 466-4364. Thank you for your patience as the team accomplishes this task.
Child Seat Safety Events
Did you know that an average of 46% of child seats are improperly installed or misused? Do you have the right safety seat for your child? Is your child's safety seat installed correctly? Get the confirmation you need to such answers at the upcoming Child Seat Check events being held at Fire Station No. 3, Building 4875, by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services from noon to 2 p.m., Dec. 2. National Child Passenger Safety certified technicians will be on hand and educational material will be available at the free events.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., Nov. 21 and Dec. 5. Use the link to register for an upcoming 2025 class: https://forms.office.com/r/5NNRZTYfr7 or call 252-466-2031. Participants will receive a $50 gift card and handmade blanket at the end of the class. Eligible to those expecting or who have had a child within the past six months. The class is open to all ranks.
Visiting Nurse Services
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers the services of a free Visiting Nurse, who would be more than available to schedule appointments with expecting parents to do a range of services including home safety assessments and prenatal and postpartum feeding and care. Expecting parents who wish to be seen by the visiting nurse, should contact the NMCRS Office at 252-466-2031 for a referral form.
Office Closures and Service Nonavailability
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The Military Housing Office will be closed from 2-3 p.m., Nov. 6, 2025.
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The Military Housing Office will close early at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, 2025. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, Dec. 8.
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Library Hours (due to impact of lapse in appropriations): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday: Closed. Please note that STEM Saturdays and 3D printing services will be temporarily suspended and will resume once the lapse in appropriations concludes.
Approved Outages and Closures
Power
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From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 10, 2025, a power outage is required at Building 152 to install new air compressor.
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From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 12, 2025, a power outage is required at Building 152 to install new air compressor.
Road Lane Closure:
Water:
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From Oct 9 to Nov. 30 a water outage is required for demolition and remodeling of plumbing fixtures at Building 159, bathrooms 412 and 413.
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From 7 a.m., Oct. 27 to 5 p.m., Oct. 31, a water outage is required to remove and install water valves. Contractors will lock out and tag out all hydrants during the outage period. The outage will only impact the Harrier pit.
Ongoing Outages/Closures:
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Since Feb. 11, 2025, through Oct. 28.: Sidewalks along Franklin Road & Woodside Drive – In the interest of safety to pedestrians, the sidewalks bordering the construction work at the location will be closed until completion of military construction project.
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Through April 28, 2028, a parking lot closure at Building 1669 will be in effect to supplement the demolition and reconstruction the facility.
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Utility Outage: From 7 a.m., Sept. 15, to April 28, a full utility outage is required at Buildings 3992 and 4522 for demolition operations regarding military construction Project 226.
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Road Closure: From 7 a.m., Sept. 15 to April 28, 2026, a partial road closure will be in effect along F Street from Building 4031 to 7th Avenue, and from 7th Avenue from Building 6042 to F Street to demolish Buildings 3992 and 4522 to complete work on military construction Project 226. the road will only be open to essential personnel during the timeframe.
MCCS Weekly Happenings
Follow MCCS at (https://www.facebook.com/mccschpt/) for more information and updates and to stay connected. This week’s updates include:
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Check out the creativity of our Cherry Point artists at the MCX mall now through Nov. 20. | More >
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Enter for a chance to win a 10-day trip for two to Normandy, Paris, and Belleau Wood – valued at up to $15,000 – now through the end of November. | More >
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Active duty and reserve Marines, enter to win a USMC sword now through Nov. 30. Swords will be awarded specific to your rank and size. | More >
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As of Nov. 3, revised hours of operation at our fitness centers — Devil Dog Gym, Hancock Fitness Center, and Marine Dome. | More >
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We've got three premieres this weekend at the Two Rivers Theater. | More >
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Join in the celebration of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday by creating your own hat to mark the milestone at the MCX, Monday, Nov. 10. | More >
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Learn more about our Exceptional Family Member Program at this informative session Wednesday, Nov. 12. | More >
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Open to Cherry Point active duty, intramural volleyball league play begins Dec. 1. Letter of Intent are due Nov. 18. | More >
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Check out our full calendar of events. | More >