Stuttgart Citizen, October 2020
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$2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings are held in December and June.
Classroom Excellence Pays Off Military children with good grades can earn rewards and maybe even $2,000 in the Exchange’s “You Made the Grade” program. The program, in its 20th year, celebrates the service and sacrifices of America’s youngest heroes. Children in grades 1 through 12, including homeschooled students, who have a B average or higher, are eligible to receive a $5 Exchange gift card each grading period during the 2020-21 school year. “Our nation’s youngest military family members remain committed to their education, despite frequent moves, changing schools or having parents deployed,” said General Manager, Sandra Reed. “The Panzer Main Exchange celebrates these scholars, their resiliency and hard work in the classroom.” Students must present a valid military ID in stores and proof of a B average or higher during any grading period at the Panzer Main Exchange customer service area. Students can qualify for a worldwide sweepstakes to win a
Fire Prevention Week Activities (Oct. 4-10) Oct. 5: Main Exchange, Panzer Kaserne, information and display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kelley Barracks, Army Family Housing, mobile display, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 6: Patch Elementary School, fire drill, 8:30 a.m. Robinson Elementary School, fire drill, 9:35 a.m. Robinson Barracks, Army Family Housing, mobile display, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 7: Main Exchange, Panzer Kaserne, information and display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patch Barracks, Army Family Housing, mobile display, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8: Main Exchange, Panzer Kaserne, information and display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Panzer Kaserne, Army Family Housing, mobile display, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9: Main Exchange, Panzer Kaserne, information and display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evacuation Coordinator Training is now being offered on a “one-to-one" basis due to
NEWS BRIEFS coronavirus restrictions. These classes are mandatory in accordance with AR420-1. Staff from the Directorate of Emergency Services - Fire Department visit onsite to give the training. Please register per email at usarmy.stuttgart.id-europe.mbx. fire-prevention@mail.mil
Legal Office closures If you need an appointment at the Stuttgart Law Center, keep in mind that they are closed Oct. 7 and from Oct. 9-12, for the long holiday weekend. Contact them at 09641-705914597. Central Issue Facility closes for inventory The garrison’s Central Issue Facility will close from Oct. 4-11 for its annual inventory. Service members about to make a permanent change of station or leave the military from U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart must return the equipment they signed for from the garrison’s Central Issue Facility. Stuttgart CIF takes daily appointments on weekdays. For more information call 07031-
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15-3210 or DSN 431-3210.
Vehicle inspections closure The privately-owned vehicle inspection station at Panzer Kaserne and the Customer Service Team (CST) Stuttgart will be closed on Oct. 2. Federal survey for government civilians The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) launched Sept. 15 and runs until the end of October. It’s an annual government-wide, non-attributional survey that offers a way for employees to provide their perspectives. Most U.S. civilian employees should receive an email invitation to complete the survey, which takes about 20 minutes. Shows must go on Theater enthusiasts will be glad to learn that season tickets for the Stuttgart Theatre Centre are now available. On Oct. 1 & 2, the STC presents “The Whole Shebang,” a play that aks the question, "What if the entire universe was just some nerd's science project?" The play is
part of this year’s One Act Play Festival, held in Kaiserslautern. Due to coronavirus restrictions, seating is reduced to 50 at each performance. The theater normally seats 170. Also, auditions for the Stuttgart Theatre Center’s holiday show “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol are Oct. 19-20 at 7:00 p.m., following a pre-audition workshop on Oct. 18 at 6:00 p.m, It’s story behind Charles Dickens’ A "Christmas Carol" - the story of Marley’s heroic behind-the-scenes efforts to save old Scrooge’s soul. They are casting four actors, male or female, ages 16 and up. More information is available at the FMWR website or by calling 0711-729-3055.
Red Ribbon Week In honor of Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, ASAP is hosting a cape-making contest for kids in grades K through 8 the month of October. Take a photo of your cape and submit it to ASAP by October 25th for a chance to win a Fugi Instax Mini camera.
