This week’s News and announcements include:
NEW Hurricane Season Underway
NEW Community Food Bank
50th Community Graduation Ceremony
NEW Vacation Bible School at Chapel
Advisory | Help Prevent Sewer System Clogs
EAD Conducts Evals
NEW Budget for Baby Class
NEW NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
Office Closures and Services Nonavailability
Approved Outages and Closures
NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*
Be Ready During Hurricane Season
Atlantic hurricane season is officially here. Running from June 1 to Nov. 30, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has forecast 8-14 named storms. Preparation is the best defense against inclement weather. Take action now to be ready when storms occur:
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Review and practice your emergency action plan.
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Build or restock your disaster supply kits (water, non-perishable food, batteries, first aid supplies, etc.)
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Secure your property and know your evacuation routes.
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During the season, monitor official command communications and local weather forecasts. Stay safe and stay prepared!
Visit ReadyMarineCorps for more information.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel, in coordination with MCCS Cherry Point and as a part of Feds Feed Families, opens a community food bank, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 23-26. The bank will open to enlisted members, E-5 and below with dependents, Tuesday, June 23; all active-duty ranks with dependents, Wednesday, June 24; and the entire community June 25-26. Contact the Chapel by email or call 252-466-4000 for more information.
50th Community Graduation Ceremony
The 50th annual MCAS Cherry Point Commanding Officer's Graduation Ceremony for community voluntary education participants will be held at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026. Join the celebration of individuals who accomplished voluntary adult education credentials ranging from professional certifications to post-secondary education degrees.
Vacation Bible School
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel hosts Vacation Bible School for school-aged children from first to fourth graders from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 20-24, 2026. VBS will be presented as a camp getaway with activities that include archery, crafts, outdoor games, Bible study, a field trip to an area faith-based camp and retreat center, and more. Lunch will be provided daily. Contact the Chapel by email or call 252-466-4000 to register.
Advisory | Help Prevent Community Sewer System Problems
The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Wastewater Collection System Managers require the community’s consistent action and attention to issues being experienced with the installation’s sanitary sewer. The wastewater collection system is frequently clogged due to an abundance of non-sewer friendly items being flushed down toilets in all areas—business, industrial, recreational and residential—across the installation. Items that include sanitary wipes, personal and feminine hygiene products, even products labeled flushable, should never be flushed down toilets. They do not degrade or breakdown quickly enough to process through the system and they CAN cause overflows of the sanitary sewer and pump blockages. Only human digestive waste and toilet tissue should be flushed down toilets.
EAD Conducts Compliance Evaluations
From April–July 2026, the MCAS Cherry Point Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) will conduct a station-wide internal Environmental Compliance Evaluation (ECE) intended to assess and improve the air station's compliance with environmental requirements identified within MCO 5090.2 and the 5090 series of Air Station Orders. During the evaluation, inspection teams will visit each unit and work center on the air station and outlying fields, including all supported commands and contractors. Evaluations usually last from 1-5 hours, depending on the size of each organization and its environmental footprint. Visits will be coordinated through unit Environmental Compliance Coordinators or Environmental Office. For more information, contact Annette Waters at 252-466-4903.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., June 12 and June 26, 2026. The class focuses on the financial impact of adding a new family member. Use the link to register for an upcoming 2025 class: https://forms.office.com/r/5NNRZTYfr7 or call 252-466-2031 or email cherrypoint@nmcrs.org. 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.
NMCRS Crochet Class for Volunteers
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is seeking individuals to volunteer to crochet blanks for its Budget for Babies class. If you’re wanting to give back to your Cherry Point Community and learn how to crochet — this class is for you. Aug. 14, 2026, is the next open crochet class. Volunteers would be entered into the organization’s volunteer database and receive 30 hours of community service for each completed blanket. Volunteers Miriam and Melissa will teach the class. Active-duty military volunteers will also receive a letter of appreciation after completion. Open to everyone. Click the link to sign up: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Crochet Class Sign Up Form – Fill out form.
Visiting Nurse Services
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society offers the services of a free Visiting Nurse, Donna, who would be able 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
Approved Outages and Closures
Parking Lot Closure
From 8 a.m., June 8 to 5 p.m., June21, the closure of the parking lot for Buildings 250 and 1610 is required for lighting upgrades and milling and overlay work. The closure will occur in two parts, closing the northwest portion first and followed by the northeast portion, which will remain open until the first portion is completed.
Road Lane Closure
From 8 a.m., June 8 to 4:30 p.m., June 22, the closure of a single lane of Range Road from Building 4556 to Building 4947 is required to install water services in support of Military Construction Project 196U.
Ongoing Outages/Closures:
MCCS Weekly Happenings
Follow MCCS at (https://www.facebook.com/mccschpt/) for more information and updates and to stay connected. Also find more information at https://cherrypoint.usmc-mccs.org/calendar-of-events. This week's happenings include: Live Music at Miller's Landing, Karaoke, Volunteer Opportunities for Single Marines, Hook a Kid on Golf, New Parent Support: Tummy Time Tuesday; Yoga, AquaFit, Exceptional Family Members: Scoop up Some Fun, Book Club Crafternoons and more. …
*Disclaimer: Items included below are from non-DoD sources and individuals can participate at their own discretion. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or the Marine Corps.