This week’s News and announcements include:
SAPR Spotlight | UPstander Power
NEW Advisory | Back-to-School Safety
Legal Services Announcement
NEW Broken Reed in Concert, Aug. 21
2026 All-Terrain Unit Competition
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Budget for Baby Class
NMCRS Crochet Class
Visiting Nurse Services
Approved Outages and Closures
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!
Advisory | Back-to-School Safety
With the start of the new school year approaching, Safety pros want to be sure the community has school zone, pedestrian and bus safety in mind. Drivers should also begin to adjust driving habits as buses will soon be on the roadways again. • Be vigilant in school zones, bus stop locations, and crosswalks for children. • Red flashing lights and extended STOP arm indicates the bus has stopped. • Never pass a school bus when its red lights are on and the stop sign-arm engaged while picking up or dropping off children! • Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop. So slow down and be prepared to stop. • Proceed once the red lights have stopped flashing, the STOP arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move. *ALL traffic must stop on two-lane roadways, two-lane with a center turning lane, and four-lane roadways. *Only traffic following a bus must stop in four-lane with median, four or more lanes with a center turning lane, or a divided high with a physical barrier or median (according to North Carolina General Assembly Statutes and Department of Public Safety). Parents should discuss bus loading and unloading as well as crosswalk safety with their children.
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.
Cherry Point Chaplaincy Offers Free Concert
The Broken Reed performs in a free concert at the Public House starting 6 p.m., Aug. 21, offered through the MCAS Cherry Point Chapel program.
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
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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Ready Set Prepare – Class on Aug. 6 is designed for families to prepare for all types of emergencies | More >
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Cherry Point Spouse Coffee – Meet up on Aug. 11 for FREE coffee and snacks, resources and conversation. Children welcome | More >
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Steakhouse Night is from 5–9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7 at Miller's Landing. | Call 252-466-9067 to make reservations. | More >
- AquaFit classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday at Cedar Creek Pool for all skill levels. | 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 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.