This week’s News and announcements include:
NEW SAPR Spotlight | Be An UPstander
Annual Back-to-School Bash
Slocum Gate Closure
Legal Services Announcement
2026 All-Terrain Unit Competition
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
NEW Budget for Baby Class
NEW NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
NEW Approved Outages and Closures
NEW Your Commissary Benefit | Door Buster
NEW MCCS Weekly Happenings
Extra Opportunities*
SAPR Spotlight | Got Your 6: Power of Being UPstander
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program challenges Marines and Sailors to be an UPstander to prevent sexual assaults. UPstanders are those who see a situation, determine that it will not happen on their watch, and use 3-D intervention tactics—Distract, Delegate and Direct—to save a friend or fellow service.
Whether it’s distracting the would-be offender with a well-timed interruption, delegating someone who is trustworthy and effective to intervene or directly addressing the matter with courage, authority and focus, an UPstander can be the difference in saving a friend from becoming a victim of a sexual predator. Remember, looking out for each other is what makes our community strong. If you or someone you know ever needs support, the MCAS Cherry Point SAPR team is always here for you. 24/7 SAPR Support Line: (252) 665-4713; DoD Safe Helpline: (877) 995-5247. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and always be an UPstander!
2026-27 Back-to-School Bash
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosts its annual Back to School Bash for the 2026-27 school year at 4–6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Public House. It's free and open to all authorized patrons and a great opportunity for families to connect with installation, MCCS, and community school-related resources to help prepare for the upcoming school year. Plan to join in the fun as there will be loads of activities planned, including a photo booth, music, games, and drawings for door prizes. Free school supplies will be available while supplies last.
UPDATED: Slocum Gate Closure, about 5 Weeks
Recommended Routes
The Slocum Gate at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will be temporarily closed starting July 6, 2026, for approximately five weeks. This closure is necessary to install critical security and infrastructure upgrades. Traffic disruptions are anticipated both on base and in the surrounding community during peak morning and afternoon commute times, 6–8 a.m. and 3–5 p.m., weekdays, and particularly along NC Highway 101 and US 70 Business route in Havelock, North Carolina. Click here for the recommended routes for personnel.
Gate Operations During Slocum Gate Closure:
Main Gate: 24 hours, seven days a week (24/7).
Cunningham Gate: 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday–Friday; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Catawba Gate: Open during the morning (6–8 a.m.), ONLY to designated essential personnel with an official special-access pass provided by the Provost Marshal’s Office.
Legal Services Important Announcement
MCAS Cherry Point Defense Services will have very limited staff Aug. 4–17, 2026, that may affect the ability to fully facilitate walk-ins. No attorneys will be available for legal counsel on Aug. 6. Please plan on the possibility of Marines and Sailors having to travel to Camp Lejeune/New River Defense Services and/or delays in services. We apologize for the inconvenience and will endeavor to provide as many services as possible.
2026 All-Terrain Unit Competition
Sept. 25, 2026. FREE MCCS Semper Fit annual event for MCAS Cherry Point Active Duty. Teams of 6 will complete mental and physical challenges over various terrain in a continuous relay style competition. Participating units compete to win funds and trophies.
See the attached flyer or call (252) 466-4284/2390 for more information.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal | Fall Collection Events
Here's an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. For Craven County, Sept. 26, 2026, and Oct. 10 for Carteret County. For times and locations see the attached flyer.
Budget for Baby Class
The next Budget for Baby® classes with open spots is 10 a.m., Aug. 14 and Aug. 28, 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. Nov. 6, 2026, is the next open crochet class, taught by Miriam and Melissa. 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. Note: NMCRS has paused its intake of Baby blankets to review requirements and inventory needs. Please check back or call the office to inquire about turning in baby blankets until further notice.
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.
Approved Outages and Closures
Power Outage
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From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 1, a power outage is required to perform maintenance on the feeder components to install medium voltage cabling between transformers and switching units. The outage will affect Buildings 91, 100, 153, 162, 193, 194, 232, 287, 289, 298, 1281, 1414, 1475, 1513, 1691, 1702, 1709, 1746, 1747, 1748, 1769, 3383, 3452, 3673, 3880, 3957, 4048, 4065, 4203, 4221, 4322, 4415, 4444, 4445, and 4875, and Trailers 4855, and 4951.
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From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 3, a power outage will impact facilities and residences on Adams, Buchannon, Filmore, Garfield, Van Buren, and Washington to facilitate the removal of trees along the power lines in the utilities right of way.
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From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3–5, a power outage will affect addresses 300-318 Jefferson Drive to facilitate the removal of trees in the utilities right of way.
Road Lane Closure
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From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3–5, the running trail from Wilson Drive to Jefferson Drive will be closed to facilitate the removal of trees in the utilities right of way.
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From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 7–8, a road lane closure along Roosevelt Boulevard near Project 142A, Fire Station, and Barracks Building 4168 to install a new traffic light.
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From 8 a.m. June 24 to 4:30 p.m., July 31, the intersection of 3rd Avenue (between Buildings 3383 and 3452) and Fitness Loop Road (from Building 4322 to Building 289) will be closed to facilitate the replacement of the gravity sewer line.
Ongoing Outages/Closures:
Don't miss the August Door Buster on red, green and black grapes, being offered Aug. 10-16. Take advantage of your local commissary benefit, which now offers online ordering and delivery. In store, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the occasional doorbuster deals and savings, bulk-buy inventory, and national and global brand products offered at competitive price points. Visit the Cherry Point Commissary. Find more information at https://shop.commissaries.com. Check out this week's prices at https://shop.commissaries.com/shop.
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:
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Get ready for school at our Back to School Bash in the Public House Backyard from 4–6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6. Join for FREE school supplies and fun activities. Open to all authorized patrons. It's while supplies last. *Student must be present to receive school supplies | More >
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Steakhouse Night is from 5–9 p.m., Friday, July 31 at Miller's Landing. | Call 252-466-9067 to reserve your steak. | More >
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“Spiderman: Brand New Day” premieres at 7 p.m., Friday July 31. | More >
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Seafood Boil with SMP in the barracks walkway between 2nd LAAD & MACS-2 Barracks at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1. | More >
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Join Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) for the Spouses Transition and Readiness Seminar from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Aug. 4, at the Training and Education (T&E) Building. | More >
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Comedy Show with Adam Richmond, Ro Dellegrazie, and Mookie G. at 8 p.m., Aug. 14 at the Public House. FREE and open to all authorized patrons and guests. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins. Recommended for mature audiences. | More >
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Rock the night away with Head On Collision at the Public House at 8 p.m., Aug. 15. | More >
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Pitch for Prevention Kickball Tournament kicks off at 9 a.m., Aug. 21 at the White & Gold Softball Fields, along Roosevelt Boulevard. Bouncy houses, food trucks and other activities offered. | More >
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NEW DATE! 2026 Sergeants Major Golf Tournament is now Aug. 28 at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course. Open to all authorized
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patrons and guests. More than $1,000 in prizes. Call 466-3044 with questions. Deadline to enter is by 5 p.m., Aug. 24. | Register Here >
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Check out the MCCS Cherry Point Event Calendar for all upcoming events.