US Army Garrison Ansbach Summer Diversions by Laura Jarvis

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HIGHLIGHTS Happy Birthday Army: June 13 Independence Day: July 2 KORN In Concert July 4 American Music Abroad Britta T and Band Fireworks Missoula Children’s Theatre: July 15-20 Community Showcase: August 17

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Greetings Neighbor, Thank you for picking up this copy of the Family and MWR Summer program guide. We look forward to a summer of great events and services to welcome our newest community members to beautiful Franconia. Our enduring community members will also find great new events, trips, classes, and programs to help you get the most out of your time in Ansbach. •

We celebrated the Grand opening of the Automotive Skills Center on Urlas on April 26th. If you haven’t yet checked out this state of the art facility, please do so. Summer is a great time for washing both your car and your dog!

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Come celebrate the Army’s birthday while paying tribute to our Army heroes with the Run for the Fallen on June 13th.

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Two great events are planned for the Independence Day Fest starting with a concert by the band Korn on July 2nd. Return on the 4th for games, refreshments, and great music featuring American Music Abroad and the Britta T Country Band. Stay for the fireworks show to complete your traditional Independence Day celebration.

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Sesame Street is coming to Ansbach! There will be two shows on July 17th at the Katterbach Fitness Center.

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Please turn to page 20 for the full listing of the extensive programs Army Community Service has available for all our community members. I encourage newcomers to check out “Destination Ansbach”, a great program to help you get acquainted with your new home in Germany.

We are always interested in hearing your suggestions to improve our services. Please use the ICE system or email your comments directly to me: dan.riley@us.army.mil. Thank you for letting us serve you in your Family and MWR program.

Dan Riley Director, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

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ANSBACH ALL STAR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

INDEPENDENCE FEST

June 7-9 • 7 a.m. Katterbach & Barton Fields Cheer teams from across IMCOM Europe. Open viewing to the public.

ARMY BIRTHDAY AND RUN FOR THE FALLEN

June 13 • 8:15 a.m. Katterbach Fitness Center Celebrate our 238th birthday with a Run for the Fallen followed by a cake cutting at the Katterbach DFAC at 12 p.m.

August

ANSBACH COMMUNITY SHOWCASE

July 2 • 7 p.m.* • Katterbach Airfield KORN In Concert with Special Guest, Love and Death *Doors open 6 p.m. July 4 • 4 p.m. • Katterbach Airfield Games, DJ, refreshments • American Music Abroad: 5 p.m. • Britta T & Band: 8 p.m. • Fireworks at dark

August 17 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Katterbach Fitness Center Come explore the organizations and programs in and around the Ansbach Community.

USO SESAME STREET EXPERIENCE

July 17 • 2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Katterbach Fitness Center No-cost tickets available July 1 at Concierge and Storck Community Activity Center.

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Around town

There’s so much to see in the area surrounding Ansbach. Step outside the garrison and capture memories to last a lifetime. For up-to-date information check out US Army Garrison’s online newspaper: The Franconian News (http://www.ansbach.army.mil/FlipBook/LatestFranconianNews/ LatestFranconianNews.html).

Herrieder Stadtlauf & AltmühltalMarathon • Herrieden

Grafflmarkt • Fürth

June 21 & 22 The Grafflmarkt in Fürth is a large flea market downtown. Friday, 4-10 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

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July 5-7 The annual Rococo Festival features actors and participants in handmade historical costumes dancing, parading and performing at the Orangerie and other locations in downtown Ansbach. Day and night time events include a “summer masked ball” with dancing, music and fireworks on July 5 (9:30 p.m.), a “royal visit” on July 6 (9:30 p.m.), and a great family event on July 7 at the Orangerie palace gardens. Watch different shows, children’s theater, jugglers and magicians or take a horse carriage ride and much more. Tickets available at the Tourist Office at Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz downtown Ansbach. For more information contact the Tourist Office (ph: 0981/ 51-243, email: akut@ansbach. de). www.rokoko-festspiele.de

Kirchweih • Ansbach

July 12-17 This annual fest is at the Festplatz on Nürnberger Strasse. www.festzeltepapert.de

Norisring Race Nürnberg • Nürnberg July 12-14 This annual car race was initiated in the 50s as the “200 Miles of Nürnberg.” More than 150,000 visitors gather around the 2.3 km long city course especially set up for this event. Races include the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM), the Porsche Carrera Cup, Formula-3 Euro series, Seat Leon Supercopa and VW Scirocco Cup. Tickets available at the gates or at www.norisring.de

Bachwoche • Ansbach

August 2-11 The International Bach Week hosts international musicians and well-known ensembles performing music by Johann Sebastian Bach. A detailed program and concert tickets are available at the Tourist Office inside the Stadthaus (Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz 1, 0981/ 51-243, akut@ansbach.de) or www. bachwoche.de.

Taubertal Festival • Rothenberg

This rock and pop open air festival located on the Eiswiese showcases live bands playing on three stages. http://2013.taubertal-festival.de

Open-Air Concert Summer Breeze Dinkelsbühl

August 15-17 One of the largest festivals in Germany and features approximately 90 bands (Location: air field of the Aeroclub Dinkelsbühl, Flugplatzstraße 1, Dinkelsbühl). Information and tickets: www. summer-breeze.de. Limited parking.

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June 20-23 The open air music festival “Umsonst & Draussen” (outdoors & free) takes place at the Talavera fest grounds (Luitpoldstraße). The festival offers live bands and entertainment for the whole family. Free admission. www.umsonst-unddraussen.de

Rococo Festival • Ansbach

July 26-28 This “bards‘ meet” for singers and songwriters takes place in various locations: Hauptmarkt, Insel Schütt, St. Katharina, Lorenzer Platz, Sebalder Platz, Kreuzigungshof and Trödelmarkt. Musical genres: Classic Rock, Pop, Jazz and Avant Garde or Cabaret type performances. www.bardentreffen.de

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Bardentreffen • Nürnberg

June 29-30 The Ansbach Oldtimer Market, a classic car market brings fans of old cars together at the old Messegelände (Schalkhäuser Strasse); vendors will offer car parts, accessories and tools. Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.mototechnica.de

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June 8 • Begins at 4:30 p.m. The Herrieder Stadtlauf, a city run, and the Altmühl valley half marathon start and finish at the Marktplatz. The first races for the young ones start at 4:30 p.m., half marathon at 6 p.m. and the main run at 6:10 p.m. Inline skaters and hand bikers start at 8:45 p.m.; U.S. ID card holders are especially invited and can participate free of charge. For program details and registration: www.stadtlauf-herrieden.de

Oldtimer Market • Ansbach

July 20-21 The Altstadtfest (old town fest) is a traditional fest with tables and benches set up all through town between the booths selling local delicacies with live music. Sunday is also “Open Store Sunday” with shops open 1-5 p.m. www. herrieden.de

Through July 21 • 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Nürnberg is offering a beach in the middle of the city on Insel Schütt, an island between two arms of the Pegnitz River near Hauptmarkt. White sand, lounge chairs, palms and a pool bar create that special vacation feeling; open daily 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. www.sommer-inder-city.com/

Altstadtfest • Herrieden

June 28-July 1 The traditional wine fest in Kitzingen is situated along the Main River. Entertainment includes live music every evening, a laser light show on Friday and Monday evening and a dragon boat race on Sunday. Details: intranet. gwf-frankenwein.de

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“Sommer in der City” • Nürnberg

Wine Fest • Kitzingen

Rock im Park - Nürnberg

June 7-9 The annual rock festival “Rock im Park“ takes place at the Zeppelinfeld. The line-up includes: A Day To Remember, Bad Religion, FUN, Imagine Dragons, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Seeed, Cro, Green Day, The Killers, Thirty Seconds To Mars and many more. www.rock-im-park.com

Family and MWR programs, private organizations, Health & Dental clinics, Boy and Girl Scouts, Community Bank, Service Credit Union, volunteer organizations and much much more!

Herbstvolksfest • Nürnberg

August 23-September 9 At the Dutzendteich Festplatz. Program details and opening hours can be found at www.volksfest-nuernberg.de

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Berlin for the Day

Ceský Krumlov

Sit back and relax on our luxury touring bus equipped with A/C, on-board bathroom, reclining seats and movies.

June 1 $99/Adults, $59/Children $215 Family Children 3 and younger are free Discover Berlin and its turbulent history in one day. Although badly damaged in World War II and broken apart during the Cold War, Berlin has reconstructed and preserved sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and many more. Surrounding the city center you can find anything from a few surviving medieval buildings near Alexander Platz, to the ultramodern glass and steel structures in Potsdamer Platz. Includes transportation.

All excursions are conducted by Outdoor Recreation unless otherwise noted. ODR offers a wide array of outdoor recreational equipment and quality year-round programming in an effort to provide community members a sense of “home” in a foreign land. We also offer a full service ski/snowboard and bicycle maintenance service; and operate a regularly stocked fishing lake and conduct German-sanctioned hunting and fishing courses.

Camping Trip to Camp Darby, Italy

June 14-17 $169/Adults, $109/Children $399/Family Children 3 and younger are free Visit some of the most beautiful tourist attractions Italy has to offer. On Friday we will travel to Camp Darby and after setting up the camp enjoy a beautiful Mediterranean evening. Saturday begins in Pisa then on to the magical area of rustic beauty, Cinque Terre. Sunday includes a trip to Florence the rest of the day enjoying the sunny beach at camp. Includes transportaion, camp site fees and equipment.

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July 13 $99/Adults, $59/Children $215/Family Children 3 and younger are free Visit this beautiful city located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic best known for fine architecture and art of the historic old town and Ceský Krumlov Castle. Enjoy a traditional wooden raft ride down the Vltava River, a great way to see the historical center of Ceský Krumlov. Includes transportation.

August

Weekly Fun

Disneyland Paris

Sunset Paddling & Inline Skating: 5:30 p.m.

August 10 $129/Adults, $79/Children $279 Family Children 3 and younger are free Experience the magic of Disneyland Paris in a day. Arrive early Saturday morning, and enjoy a full day at the park. Save money in hotel fees and transportation by traveling with us. Sit back and relax on our new luxury touring bus equipped with A/C, on-board bathroom, movies and reclining seats. Ticket prices range from €53 for children to €59 for adults. Includes transportation.

Europa Park

July 20 $45/Adults, $35/Children $109 Family Children 3 and younger are free In Germany’s biggest amusement park you can wander through 13 European-themed areas offering over 100 attractions and international shows. Admission fees: Adults €37.50; Children (4-11 years of age) €33; For Children under 4 years of age admission is free. Includes transportation.

Venice for the Day

August 17 $129/Adults, $79/Children $279/Family Children 3 and younger are free Explore one of Europe’s most romantic cities in a day. You will have plenty of time to admire the architecture, see the sites, visit art museums, or enjoy a gondola ride before departing for Ansbach. Includes transportation.

Every Wednesday: June 5-August 28 Paddling: $25/Adults, $15/Children $59 Family Skating: $9/Person Paddle the Altmuhl River from the mouth of the Altmuhlsee to Ornbau in approximately 1.5 hours or skate the paved trail along the river. After paddling stop for dinner at an imbiss on the bank of the river. Our Frequent Paddling Club Card entitles you to every third Sunset Paddling Club trip free. Includes transportation and equipment.

Bike Rides: 5:30 p.m.

Every Thursday: May 5 through September $5 if you need a bike Join us every Thursday after work for a bike ride that lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Share your trails with other fellow riders, meet new friends and learn the surrounding areas. Ride departs Katterbach ODR at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required no later than COB on Wednesday.

PT Special: One mile, no sweat. Mountain Bike, better yet!

Coordinate with your Unit Funds Officer $5/Soldier Tired of the same old P.T. drills in the morning with your unit? Let Outdoor Recreation add a little variety to your routine with our fleet of new Cannondale, Full Suspension Mountain Bikes. With advance notice, we’ll open up the shop at o’dark hundred and issue bikes and helmets to Soldiers for an alternative morning workout. Storck Barracks delivery is also available with advance notice.

Paintball

Open the first and third Saturday of the month Equipment and paint available on site. Located on Urlas directly across the street from the Exchange and Automotive Skills CenteR. Participants must be ID card holders and 16 years of age or older. We can also accommodate special events and parties for your group, prior reservation is required.

Summer Solstice and Swarovski Innsbruck Trip

June 22-23 $99/Adults, $59/Children $215/Family Children 3 and younger are free At the yearly summer Solstice Austrians illuminate the mountains around Ehrwald with a spectacular display of fires, forming remarkable pictures. We’ll overnight in Haiming, have dinner in an American style diner, with a 1960’s and old-timer cars themE then view the fires. Sunday is a vist to the Swarovski factory showroom in one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Innsbruck’s old town. Includes transporation and one overnight. 6 Facebook: Ansbach Family & MWR

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White Water Rafting in Austria

Two Rivers Paddling Weekend

June 8 $99/Adults, $59/Children $215/Family Children 3 and younger are free Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the River Inn. Equipment provided and an extensive safety briefing will give you all the necessary skills for the approximately 2-3 hour trip. We’ll enjoy a BBQ lunch before heading back to Ansbach. Includes transportaion and equipment.

Klettersteig (via Ferrata) Pottenstein

June 9, July 14, August 11 $29/Adults, $19/Children $65 Family Experienced and beginner climbers will find Klettersteig to be a safe and exciting experience. The essence of a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically (every 3-10m) fixed to the rock. Using a via ferrata kit the climber can secure themselves to the cable, limiting any fall. Includes transportation.

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July 6-7 $59/Adults, $39/Children $129 Family Children 3 and younger are free Saturday begins paddling the Main River working on basic moving water techniques and then a drive to our campsite near the Wiesent River. On Sunday we’ll develop our skills on the Class II Wiesent River. Previous paddling experience and participation on one Sunset Paddling trip is required. Outdoor Rec staff will verify the paddling skills of each participant prior to the trip. Includes transportation, guide, progressive paddling lessons, camping and paddling equipment.

Alpine Hike: The Zugspitze

July 27-28 $129/Adults, $79/Children $279/Family Children 3 and younger are free A wonderful way to experience the tallest mountain in Germany. We overnight and have meals in rustic mountain huts, so carrying heavy provisions and camping gear isn’t necessary. Includes transportation, guide and one overnight.

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1.............. Sat........... Berlin Day Trip 5.............. Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 6.............. Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 8.............. Sat........... White Water Rafting, Austria 9.............. Sun.......... Klettersteig/Via Ferrata, Potenstein 12............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 13............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 14-17....... Fri-Mon..... Camping Trip to Camp Darby, Italy 19............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 20............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 22-23....... Sat-Sun..... Summer Solstice & Swarovski Factory 26............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 27............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride

Bikes Rule! Liebliches Taubertal

August 4 $29/Adults, $19/Children $65 Family Children 3 and younger are free Bikes rule the road as we’re free to ride through the scenic region of Liebliches Taubertal, without any automobile traffic. Enjoy a relaxed pace or go for distance along these scenic roadways lined with vendors selling cake, coffee, beer and more. Inline skaters are welcome to join as well. Bicycles rentals are available at a discounted price. Includes transportation.

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3.............. Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 4.............. Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 6-7........... Sat-Sun..... Two Rivers Paddling: Main & Wiesent 10............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 11............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 13............ Sat........... Cesky Krumlov Day Trip 14............ Sun.......... Klettersteig/Via Ferrata, Potenstein 17............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 18............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 20............ Sat........... Europa Park 24............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 25............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 27-28....... Sat-Sun..... Alpine Hiking: Zugspitze 31............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating

Camping Trip to Lake Garda, Italy

August 30-September 2 $149/Adults, $99/Children $329/Family Join us for a weekend of leisure activities and history, shopping at the local market in Malcesine and exploring the romantic city of Verona. Activities can include sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, biking, hiking and swimming place. Departs Storck at 7 a.m., Katterbach at 8 a.m. Includes transportation, camp site fees and equipment.

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CAMPING

Sleeping Bag Tent 3-4 Person Folding Table Set Camping Table Camping Chair Gas Stove - Propane Lantern - Propane Backpack Ice Chest, Large

Daily Weekend Weekly $4 $8 $6 $4 $2 $2 $2 $2 $4

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BICYCLES, INLINE SKATES, WATER CRAFT

Inline Skate Package Mountain Bike (Trek) Mountain Bike (Cannondale) Nordic Walking Poles Canoe w/ paddles and PFD* Sea Kayak w/ paddle and PFD Sit-On-Top Kayak *Personal Flotation Device

FEST TABLES, GRILLS, GAMES

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Fest Tables $4 $8 Fest Bench $1 $2 Fest Table with 2 benches $6 $12 Grill BBQ w/trailer $45 $90 Canopy 10x10, pop-up $19 $38 Bouncy Castle, 4x4 $69 $138 Bouncy Castle, 5x4 $75 $150 Bouncy Castle, 6x5 $89 $178 Volleyball Set $9 $18 Yard Games (price per game) $2 $4 Dunk Tank $69 $138 Inflatable Paintball Arena *$595 Includes Set-up/Tear-Down/Transport

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1.............. Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 4.............. Sun.......... Bikes Rule! Liebliches Taubertal 7.............. Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 8.............. Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 10............ Sat........... Disneyland Paris 11............ Sun.......... Klettersteig/Via Ferrata, Potenstein 14............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 15............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 17............ Sat........... Venice Day Trip 21............ .Wed......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 22............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 28............ Wed.......... Sunset Paddling Club & Inline Skating 29............ Thu........... Weekly Bicycle Ride 30-2 Sep... Fri-Mon..... Camping Trip to Lake Garda, Italy

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Hunting & Fishing

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June

VFW Youth Fishing Event

June 1 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • No cost! Youth ages 6 and up Bldg 6508. Located next to the Storck Bowling Center 467.4531 • 09841.83.5431

July

Family Camping at Soldiers Lake

Open at 7:30 a.m.! Stop by on Sundays!

Coffee Drinks • Muffins • Wraps Pastries • Cookies • Smoothies Free WiFi • Monthly coffee specials

July 5 • 4 p.m. • $5 site fee Camp close to home at Soldiers Lake then fish the next day at the VFW Youth Fishing Event! Contact Outdoor Rec for camping equipment rental.

VFW Youth Fishing Event

July 6 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • No cost! Youth ages 6 and up Share your love of the outdoors and fishing with the youth of our community. No cost to children 6-17 years (5 years and under not allowed). Fishing equipment provided. No fishing license required.

Carp Fishing Event Soldiers Lake

Located at the entrance to Shipton Kaserne, Soldiers Lake is open daily for fishing from sunrise until sunset except for the Wed-Sat prior to a monthly fishing event. Closed on the following dates: Jun 5-8, Jul 1013, Aug 7-10, Sep 11-14, and Oct 1-5. Also available at Soldiers Lake: pavilion and volleyball area as well as fishing equipment rental.

HUNTING COURSES

60-hour course is offered to U.S. citizens 18 years and older and teaches land and game management, game disease and harvest plans. Private group classes can be arranged with a minimum of 10 students. Fall class runs Oct 15-Dec 14.

FISHING COURSES

$65 • June 28-30, August 16-18 Fridays at Katterbach ODR, Bldg 5807, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays: Soldiers Lake Pavilion, 9-5 p.m. Private group classes can be arranged with a minimum of 6 students.

Angler of the Year Series

$20 • April 14-October 20 Etch your name in history. Points are awarded for each event you participate in according to where you place. Trophy’s awarded at the annual Masters Event.

August

Family Camping at Soldiers Lake

August 2 • 4 p.m. • $5 site fee Camp close to home at Soldiers Lake then fish the next day at the American Legion and VFW Youth Fishing Event! Contact ODR for camping equipment rental.

American Legion & VFW Youth Fishing Event August 3 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • No cost! No cost to children 6-17 years (5 years and under not allowed). Equipment provided. No fishing license required.

White Fish Event

August 24 • 7 a.m.-1 p.m. • $15 Two fishing rods and chumming allowed. Trophies awarded to the top three anglers. Fishing license required.

Cod Fishing on the Baltic Sea

Monthly Fishing Event

$15 • Second Saturday of the month from April-October 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Soldiers Lake is stocked each month prior to this fishing event. With 1 pole, some luck and $15 you have the chance to take home 7 trout.

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July 27 • 7 a.m.-1 p.m. • $15 Catch the MONSTER Carp in Soldiers Lake. Rumor has it that some are over 30lbs! Two fishing rods and chumming allowed. Trophies awarded to the top three anglers. Fishing license required.

August 30-September 2 • $360/person Includes: transportation, 3 nights lodging, breakfast, lunch, 2 days of fishing. Reservation required NLT 1 week prior. Equipment rental available upon advanced request. Start with breakfast on the boat then on to the fishing grounds for pilking (vertical jigging) and reeling in the cod. On-site fishing instructor available! No fishing license required.

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Bowling Centers on Katterbach and Storck Lunchtime Bowling!

June

Only $1.50/ game!

50/50 Bowling Card

Purchase during the month of June for bowling in June/July/August Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers Summer savings! Purchase a 50/50 card for $25 and get 50 games of bowling.

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EFMP Bowling

June 6 • 5-7 p.m. Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers Free to members of the Exceptional Family Member Program. Please contact ACS for more information and to sign up.

KATTERBACH BOWLING CENTER

July

Learn to Bowl

July 14 • 3-4 p.m. • $5 Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers Deadline to register: July 12

EFMP Bowling

July 25 • 5-7 p.m. Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers See June for details.

August Learn to Bowl

August 4 • 3-4 p.m. • $5 Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers Deadline to register: August 2

EFMP Bowling

August 15 • 5-7 p.m. Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers See June for details.

Learn to Bowl

June 9 • 3-4 p.m. • $5 Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers Learn how to select the right ball, use the automatic scoring system, how to do manual scoring, bowling techniques and etiquette. Pre-registration required by June 7. Includes one game, shoe rental and instruction.

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Father’s Day Bowling

June 16 • Time Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers Dads bowl free (shoes, too) when accompanied by a child. Family members pay $1.50/game, $1.50/ shoe rental.

E4 and Below Soldier Special! You and your dependents enjoy a 20% discount on open bowling, rentals and locker fees.

Saturday Night is Cosmic Bowling Night!

6-8 p.m. • Bright lights and music Rent-A-Lane: $15/hour/lane for up to 8 people/lane!

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Wednesday League Night

Please inquire ahead for open bowling availability.

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Party Central at Katterbach and Storck Bowling Centers Unit party? Birthday party? FRG Meeting?

Enjoy your party and leave the pizza to us!

Use our Party Room!

Party Room Rental: $15

Let the good times roll

(Room available at Storck Bowling Center. Space available at Katterbach Bowling Center. Available except during leagues.)

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Enjoy Pizza and Discounted Bowling

Bowling Center!

Bring your own cake to the Party Room!

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Sports & Fitness June

3 Europe on 3 Basketball Tournament trials in Grafenwöhr. June 1 • Katterbach Fitness Center Looking for team members! Open to all U.S. ID Card Holders, 18 yrs and older.

July

August

Unit and Community Basketball Summer League Games continue

Back to School Fun Run August 24 • 10 a.m. Ansbach Middle High School Registration begins July 29. Youth and adult categories.

Color Run for Prevention July 20 • 10 a.m. • Katterbach

Unit and Community Basketball Summer League Begins June 4 Open to all U.S. ID Card Holders, 18 yrs and older.

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softball

tournament june 7-9 fri 5-9 p.m

All Star Softball Tournament June 7-9 See ad next page. IMCOM Europe Battalion Soccer June 7-9 HSC represents U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach in this new intramural initiative by U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

german american softball game: 6 p.m.

sat-sun 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

free entrance

Run for the Fallen June 13 • 8:15 a.m. Katterbach Fitness Center At the Army Birthday Celebration

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Men’s and Women’s Weight Training Club Challenge Begins June 17 through December 31 How strong can you be? Join the club and reach your milestone and beyond. Information available at Katterbach and Storck Fitness Centers.

Get Fit! Don’t Quit! Katterbach and Storck Fitness Centers offer Personal Training and Massage Therapy

R.I.P.P.E.D. 9 a.m.

Piloxing 9 a.m.

Intro to TRX 9 a.m.

Piloxing 9 a.m.

Super Circuit 9 a.m.

The KUT 10 a.m.

Zumba 10:30 a.m.

Zumba* 10:30 a.m.

Yoga 5 p.m.

Yoga Deep Stress 11:45 a.m.

Salsa Dance 7 p.m.

Yoga 12 p.m.

R.I.P.P.E.D. 6 p.m.

Indoor Cycling 3:45 p.m.

Krav Maga 7 p.m.

Yoga Gentle Flow Zumba 11:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Indoor Cycling 3:45 a.m.

Zumba 6 p.m.

Katterbach and Storck Fitness Centers Individual class: $4 • Punch Card (20 classes + 3 additional free): $80

S ATUR D AY

Punch cards expire 12 months after purchase.

Zumba 11 a.m.

Circuit Training

Targets upper and lower body muscle groups in 10 stations.

FAxT (Fat Annihilation Cross Training)

Train your body to become a lean mean fitness machine using metabolic training.

Krav Maga Zumba 7 p.m. 6 p.m. *Not available Jun 14-Aug 24

Indoor Cycling

Classes focus on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity (race days) and recovery that involve using a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel.

June/July/August: STORCK FITNESS CENTER

M ONDAY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY

FR I D AY

Zumba* Zumba Toning Zumba* Stroller Circuit Piloxing 9 a.m. 12 p.m. 10 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 11 a.m. FAxT 4:30 p.m.

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US Army Garrison Ansbach 10 Miler June/July/August: KATTERBACH FITNESS CENTER Independence Day 5k & 10k June 29 • 10 a.m. • Franken Kaserne M ONDAY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY FR I D AY Team in training for the IMCOM

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Zumba* Piloxing R.I.P.P.E.D. FAxT 5 p.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m.

Krav Maga Krav Maga 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Zumba* 5 p.m.

Krav Maga Martial Arts

KravMaga 12 p.m.

Provides realistic self defense for real world situations: hand to hand, ground tecniques and weapons disarmament. Sign up in advance at either fitness center. Ask about special pricing.

The K.U.T.

A full-body interval workout that combines HIIT’s with strength training exercises for each of the major muscle groups.

Piloxing

Uniquely mixes Pilates and boxing into a fat torching, muscle sculpting workout.

R.I.P.P.E.D.

This total body, high intensity program utilizes free weights, resistance and body weight.

Stroller Circuit

Yoga

Use your lunchtime to create more energy! Class emphasis is on alighment, breathing and mindfulness.. And great for toning muscles.

Zumba

Party yourself into shape! It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-tofollow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Forget about the workout and join the Party!

Increase your strength and general fitness level while you work out with your baby. Cardio drills and strength training exercises target all major muscle groups.

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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers June

BOSS: Texas Hold ’Em Tournament Open to the Community

June 1 • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Von Steuben Community Center $20 in advance, $25 at the door Buy-ins will be available on a cashonly basis for $25. Win a 16gb iPad3! Refreshments available.

BOSS MEETING: 2 p.m.

June 4 • BOSS Lounge, Von Steuben June 18 • Storck CAC

July

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BOSS MEETING: 2 p.m.

July 2 • BOSS Lounge, Von Steuben July 16 • Storck CAC

Combatives Tournament: 8 a.m.

WARRIOR ZONE

July 16 • Katterbach Fitness Center Soldiers will battle in various weight categories for the best of the best. Weigh-ins at 8 a.m., tournament begins at 9 a.m. Sign up with BOSS or the 12th CAB by July 1.

STORCK • BLDG 6642 Thu: 5-10 p.m. Fri: 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Sat: 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Sun: 2-9 p.m.

Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ)

August

This high-adventure Outdoor Recreation Program combined with a Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD) is part of the Army’s holistic approach to RESET.

BOSS Reggae Fest & Camping Trip Bersenbruck

EVERY WEEK

August 2-4 • $150 Experience Reggae in Germany! Trip includes transportation, 3 nights camping (equipment included), entrance and garbage deposit. Tickets are limited so reserve your spot with full payment today! For Single and Geographic Soldiers and their authorized guests, 18 years and older. Call Concierge to sign up: 09802.83.2930, 467.2930.

BOSS LOUNGE

BISMARCK Tue/Wed/Thu: 5-10 p.m. Fri & Sat: 5 p.m.-12 a.m. W E D N E S D AY Pool Night T H U R S D AY Open Mic Night F R I D AY Poker Night S AT U R D AY Spin Night

This one-day program is free to all redeploying soldiers focused at the platoon level, and should be conducted within 120 days of their return to Ansbach. WAQ is designed to mitigate boredom and high-risk behavior of redeploying Soldiers by providing high-adventure activities in an outdoor environment. Unit representatives should contact Ansbach Outdoor Recreation at DSN 467.3225 to schedule a date for their platoon-sized group.

BOSS MEETING: 2 p.m.

August 6 • BOSS Lounge, Von Steuben August 20 • Storck CAC

The BOSS Lounge is open to Single Service Members and their adult guests.

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Use the Warrior Zone for your next Unit Function! Hail and Farewells Right Arm Nights Xbox, Playstation Pool Table Air Hockey Foosball, Dart Large projector screen Surround Sound AFN DVD/Blu-Ray

The Warrior Zone is open to all Military members and their authorized guests, 18 years and older.

June BBQ & DJ Competition Hosted by BOSS, Storck Barracks

June 23 • 4-9 p.m. • Warrior Zone While enjoying your BBQ, vote for the best DJ in the Community! For all Military Members and their authorized guests, 18 years and older. For more information: 09802.83.2921, 467.2921 or 09841.83.4584, 467.4584.

July Pool Tournament

July 27 • 6 p.m. • Warrior Zone Prizes!

August BOSS: Texas Hold ’Em Tournament

August 24 • 5-11 p.m. • Warrior Zone $20 in advance, $25 at the door Buy-ins will be available for $25. Doors open at 4 p.m. Sign up at the BOSS office or at the Warrior Zone. For all Military Members and their authorized guests, 18 years and older. For more information: 09802.83.2921, 467.2921 or 09841.83.4584, 467.4584.

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PERSONAL & FAMI LY READI NESS

Army Community Service Bldg 5817 Katterbach Kaserne CIV 09802.83.2883, DSN 467.2883

Bldg 6510 Storck Barracks CIV 09841.83.4555, DSN 467.4555

Transition Services Support Branch Financial Readiness Army Emergency Relief Employment Readiness Relocation Readiness Cultural Adaptation English as a Second Language

Community Information Branch Army OneSource Information, Referral & Follow-up Master Resiliency Training

Mobilization & Deployment Branch Military Family Life Consultants Operation R.E.A.D.Y. Pre and Post Deployment Family Readiness Group Support

Support for Wounded & Fallen Branch Soldier and Family Assistance Center Survivor Outreach Services

Volunteer Services Branch Army Family Action Plan Army Family Team Building Army Volunteer Corps

Army Community Service (ACS) Center Bldg 5817 Katterbach Kaserne

CIV 09802.83.2883, DSN 467.2883

Bldg 6510 Storck Barracks

CIV 09841.83.4555, DSN 467.4555 The ACS Center is a centralized facility providing comprehensive, coordinated and responsive readiness service to support Commanders, Soldiers, Civilians and Families.

Family Assistance Center (FAC) FAC Centers operate 24/7 and are established by garrison commanders under the auspices of ACS in response to deployments, natural disasters or catastrophic events to assist Soldiers and Family members with basic services. Other agencices may be asked to participate in the FAC as local needs dictate. The National Guard operates FACs for Families who are geographically dispersed and located in remote sites.

Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) SFAC provides customized integrated support services dedicated to serving Warriors in Transition (WTs) and their Families. The SFAC uses a “one-stop shop” approach to equip and aid Warriors in making life changing decisions as they transition either back to duty or to civilian life. SFAC staff realize individual needs require individual attention and strive to provide tailored, compassionate, and coordinated seervices. These services are offered in a warm, relaxed environment where Soldiers and their Families can gather to foster physical, spiritual and mental healing.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) A multi-agency approach which embraces and reassures survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire. SOS fosters resiliency and ensures access to all entitled benefits, financial counseling/planning and long term support.

Sexual Harrassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)

Personal & Family Readiness Branch Family Advocacy Program Exceptional Family Member Program New Parent Support Program Victim Advocacy

The Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Resonse and Prevention (SHARP) program exists so the Army can prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults before they occur. Our goal is to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual harassment by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every member of the Army Family.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) A mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, personnel, and respite care services to Families with special needs.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) The Army FAP is committed to preventing domestic violence and child abuse and neglect by providing a variety of services to strengthen Army Families and enhance resiliency. The FAP includes prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and treatment in support of Soldiers and Families. • New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Provides professional social workers and nurses who offer supportive and caring services to military Families with children from birth to three years of age. Through a variety of programs including home visits and parenting classes, the NPSP provides opportunities to learn to cope with stress, isolation, post-deployment, reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. The program is committed to developing strong Army Families, and the prevention and treatment of Family violence. Its coordinated efforts are designed to prevent and intervene in cases of Family distress and to promote healthy Family life. • Victim Advocacy Provides 24/7 services for victims of domestic violence. Victims have access to emergency assistance, information, referrals, and ongoing support in accessing medical, behavioral health, legal, and law enforcement services on and off garrisons. Available for both restricted and unrestricted reports. • Prevention Education Promotes community support and encourages early referral. Components include: Commander Education, Troop Education, Education for Professionals, Parent Education and Support, Safety Education (protecting children, listening to and talking to children, child abuse prevention techniques, and a variety of safety related topics including but not limited to bullying and exploitation) geared towards children, Spouse Abuse Prevention, Victim Advocacy Services and Family Life Education.

Transitional Compensation (TC) Program for Abused Dependents A congressionally-mandated program for abused dependents of military personnel. Legislation authorizes temporary payments for Families in which the active duty Soldier has been separated administratively or by court-martial for a dependent-abuse offense. The TC Program offers benefits and entitlements for 12-36 months to eligible Family members. During this benefit period, beneficiaries are provided temporary financial compensation and are eligible to receive medical care, including behavioral health services such as TRICARE beneficiaries. Recipients will also have commissary and exchange privileges during this period.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Get involved in your Community! Learn to speak in public! Provide a safe home to a child in need!

Army Community Service needs YOU! Foreign Language Liaisons Emergency Placement Care Providers Instructors for: • Army Family Team Building (AFTB) • “ScreamFree” Marriage and Parent Volunteers for: • Life Instructions for Family Enrichment (LIFE) Program • Relocation Readiness

For more information, please contact: DSN 467.2883 • CIV 09802.83.2883 Email: ansbachavcc@gmail.com.

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Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC)

Army OneSource (AOS)

Provides employment assistance to active duty, reserve component, transitioning and retired Soldiers, Family members, and DoD Civilian employees in acquiring skills, networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the work force and develop a career/work plan.

A key outreach service to Soldiers and Families. Enhanced community Family support services by offering licensed clinical social workers and psychologists to address various issues that Soldiers and Families face before and after deployment. No records are maintained.

Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program (MSEP)

Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Program (MOB/DEP)

A self-sustaining and expanding partnership between the U.S. Army and Corporate America. The partnership provides Army spouses the opportunity to attain financial security and achieve employment/career goals through mobility and enhanced employment options. MSEP is a core component of the Employment Readiness Program to enhance and develop employment opportunities for spouses.

Includes program and support activities designed to assist leaders at all levels and Soldiers and their Families to successfully manage the challenges of mobilization and deployments before, during and after they occur.

A network of services available to Soldiers and their Families regardless of their component or geographical location. Key players work in strategic partnerships to extend and expand support to those identified within the Soldier Family Action Plan and the Army Family Covenant, namely the geographically dispersed. Partnerships with sister services increase and sustain support to those not living near a garrison. Army Soldiers and Family members may access programs and services in three ways: Traditional brick and mortar establishments at garrisons, a web-based portal, and partnerships with local community and government organizations.

TRA N S ITIO N S S E RV I CE S S U PPORT

Financial Readiness Program (FRP) Provides comprehensive educational and counseling programs in personal financial readiness. The program covers indebtedness, consumer advocacy and protection, money management, credit, financial planning, insurance and consumer issues. Other services offered are mandatory financial readiness training for firsttermers, and financial counseling for deployed Soldiers and their Families. • Army Emergency Relief (AER) Provides assistance for unexpected and financial stress to include: travel, housing, car repair, utilities, medical expenses, funeral costs, family member dental care, basic furniture needs, rental and replacement vehicles and disaster relief. AER is offered as part of the continuum of services in financial readiness. • MG James Ursano Scholarship Program This is a needs based scholarship program established to assist children of Army Soldiers in obtaining a 4-year undergraduate degree. Applicants must apply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years.

Relocation Readiness Program (RRP)

Relocation Readiness assistance is provided to Soldiers and Families to help reduce or eliminate problems arising due to frequent moves. Specialized programs and services include: individual or group counseling, sponsorship and pre-arrival information, mandatory overseas briefings and post-move orientations, lending closet services, Military Homefront web-pages on DoD website, Citizenship Immigration Services, multi-cultural programs, and “Hearts Apart” activities for waiting Families. Garrison commanders chair multi-disciplinary Relocation Assistance Coordinating Committees (RACC) to stay abreast of issues and remedy emerging concerns. 22

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Operation R.E.A.D.Y. (Resources for Educating About Deployment and You) Standardized training curriculum used by the MOB/ DEP program and designed to prepare leaders, Soldiers, deployed Civilians, and Families for the personal and Family demands of the deployment cycle.

Information, Referral & Follow-up (IR&F)

Strives to provide Soldiers and Families with timely, comprehensive information on both military and community resources that will assist in meeting basic needs and improve quality of life. This program is sometimes abbreviated as the “I, R & F” program.

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Children in distress need help

Emergency Placement Care Providers Families are needed to provide TEMPORARY care in their home for children in emergency situations in our community. If you feel you can provide a loving, caring home for children, please call ACS Family Advocacy Program: Katterbach: CIV 09802.83.2516 • DSN 467.2516 Storck: CIV 09841.83.4555 • DSN 467.4555

Master Resiliency Training (MRT) VOLU NT E E R SE RV ICE S Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) A grassroots, Army-wide initiative to identify and prioritize issues to enhance standards of living for the total Army Family.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) A Family training and readiness program that provides participants with an understanding of Army culture and the skills and resources they need to become self-reliant, self-sufficient members of the military community.

This training replaces Battlemind Training and offers strength-based, positive psychology tools to aid Soldiers, Leaders and Families in their ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. Family Resilience Training trains the Soldiers’ Families in preparing for and managing the realities of deployment and the transition back home. Operational Resilience trains Soldiers and Leaders in preparing for and managing the realities of deployment and the transition back home.

Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) Unites all volunteers and organizations using volunteers and strengthens volunteerism by enhancing the career and mobility of volunteers, establishing partnerships and promoting a life-long commitment to service. This, in turn, assists in maintaining readiness, sustaining communities and enriching lives throughout the Army.

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Calendar

June Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

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August Tuesday

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Saturday Anger Management 9 a.m., Storck CAC 411 on the 911 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Care Team Training 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach 5817, Rm 210 ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Anger Management 2-4 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Basic German 12-1 p.m., Storck Survivor Connections 6-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

3 Basic German 12-1 p.m., Storck

4 Kinder Culture 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC

10 Basic German 12-1 p.m., Storck

FRG Training 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach ASAP Classroom Ansbach Up Close 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS EFMP Workshop: Anger Awareness 1-2 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS Coping With Transition 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben

July

Anger Management 9-11 p.m., Katterbach ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Stress Management 2-4 p.m., Storck ACS

Basic Investing 9-11 a.m., Katterbach ACS 1-3 p.m., Storck ACS Where and How We Live 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Children and Moving: 10 a.m-12 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC Lunch Bunch: 10 a.m., Storck ACS EFMP Bowling 5-7 p.m., Katterbach & Storck Bowling Centers ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Screamfree Marriage 6:30-8:30 p.m., Von Steuben

Survivor Connections 6-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

19 First Term Financial Readiness Training 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS Life in Balance: Relaxation & Stress Relief 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben

411 on the 911 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Care Team Training 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Anger Management 2-4 p.m., Katterbach Chapel

13 Germany by Rail 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sachsen Train Station ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC

USAG Ansbach Up Close 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bldg 5817 Coping With Transition 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC FRG Treasurer/Fundraising 5:30-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Euro Understood 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach/Storck ACS Life in Balance: Relaxation & Stress Relief 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Jobs: What You Need To Know 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Saturday EFMP Community Support Group 10-11 a.m., Katterbach ACS

ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Stress Management 2-4 p.m., Storck ACS

Tuesday

Wednesday

411 on the 911 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Anger Management 2-4 p.m., Katterbach Chapel

Basic German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach & Storck Survivor Connections 6-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

2 Kinder Culture 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Sponsorship Training 1:30-3 p.m., Bismarck Theater

Basic German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach & Storck Conversational German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach

8 Basic German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach Conversational German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach

9 Germany by Rail 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sachsen Train Station ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC

16 ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Sponsorship Training 1:30-3 p.m., Storck Theater Stress Management 2-4 p.m., Storck ACS

Basic German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach Conversational German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach

22 Basic German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach Conversational German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach

ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC

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My Army Life 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS Stress Management 2-4 p.m., 12th CAB Conference Rm

Thursday

Federal Holiday

Ansbach Up Close 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS Challenges of Changing Schools 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben EFMP Trip to the Zoo Katterbach & Storck ACS

4 Ausfahrt Is Not A Town 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC Challenges of Changing Schools 3-5 p.m., Storck CAC Wall Street Survivor 3:30-4:30 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Storck ACS

USAG Ansbach Up Close 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC Creating a Healthy Marriage 3-5 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Storck ACS

Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck CAC EFMP Learning Lunches 12-1 p.m., Katterbach/Storck ACS Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben

Euro Understood 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach/Storck ACS Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC EFMP Bowling Night 5-7 p.m., Katterbach/Storck Bowling Centers ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Storck ACS

First Term Financial Readiness Training 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS

Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck CAC

FRG Treasurer/Fundraiser 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Storck ACS

Saturday

21 First Term Financial Readiness Training 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS 3 C’s of Communication 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben

16 Community Showcase 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Katterbach Fitness Center

Euro Understood

Learn how the local bus system works and tour our local German hospital.

Basic German Class

Learn some basic German to use while traveling, shopping, small talk or visiting the doctor.

Children & Moving

Understand the challenges children face when moving to a new location and gives tips to help them cope and re-adjust to new surroundings. Change is inevitable. Focus on different coping mechanisms that will help create a more smooth transition.

EFMP Bowling

A fun night to provide the EFMP community members a zero cost recreational and cultural opportunity.

EFMP Anger Awareness Workshop

Dealing with anger and frustration can be difficult, especially when it involves a special needs child. This class involves hands-on activities for EFMP parents and children to strengthen their relationship.

EFMP Community Support Group

For parents and caregivers of special needs children to get support and have opportunities to gather with others in the community who also care for Exceptional Family Members. Share, Encourage, and Help!

Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC 3 C’s of Communication 3-5 p.m., Storck ACS

Ansbach Up Close

Coping with Transition

USAG Ansbach Up Close 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach ACS Helping Children Manage Anger 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC EFMP Bowling Night 5-7 p.m., Katterbach/Storck Bowling Centers ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Storck ACS

ScreamFree Marriage

An overview of team operations guidance and tips on identifying how to handle issues care teams may face and obtain an overview of Survivor Outreach Services (SOS).

EFMP Workshop: SNAP

Care Team Training

Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Creating a Healthy Marriage 6-8 p.m., Katterbach ACS

FRG Leaders Training: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS Ansbach Up Close: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS EFMP Learning Lunches 12-1 p.m., Katterbach/Storck ACS EFMP SNAP Workshop 1-2 p.m., Katterbach/Storck ACS Helping Children Manage Anger 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben

411 on the 911

Learn to drive safely in Germany: what to do if you get in an accident, how to register a car and get an international drivers license.

Culture College: July 17 & 18, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach & Storck ACS

My Army Life

Ausfahrt is Not a Town

Ausfahrt Is Not A Town 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC Children & Moving 3-5 p.m., Storck CAC Wall Street Survivor 3:30-4:30 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Storck ACS

EFMP Learning Lunches

Things work a little differently here in Germany. Tour our health and Dental Clinics, Military Police station and learn how to contact emergency services to make sure you are prepared in an acute or emergency situation.

happy independence day!

Friday

3 C’s of Communication

Elaborate on the 3 C’s: communicate, collaborate and commit. Learn about the different aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication.

Friday

My Army Life 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Storck ACS Stress Management 2-4 p.m., 12th CAB Conference Rm Children & Moving 6-8 p.m., Von Steuben

Course Descriptions

Monday

Kinder Culture 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC Sponsorship Training 1:30-3 p.m., Bismarck Theater

Ausfahrt Is Not A Town 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC Wall Street Survivor 3:30-4:30 p.m., Storck ACS ScreamFree Marriage 5:30-7 p.m., Katterbach ACS

Culture College: June 19 & 20, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Katterbach & Storck ACS

Germany by Rail 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sachsen Train Station ScreamFree Parenting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Katterbach DFAC

Jobs: What You Need To Know 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Basic German 12-1 p.m., Storck Conversational German 12-1 p.m., Katterbach

Thursday Anger Management 9-11 a.m., Storck ACS How and Where We Live 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Katterbach ACS Lunch Bunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Storck ACS Wiggles & Giggles 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Katterbach SAC

An informal way for the EFMP Community to meet and discuss EFMP related issues and concerns. Participants will bring a lunch and join in the discussion. This workshop provides an overview of SNAP: its definition, identifying required SNAP Committee members and their associated responsibilities, and reviewing the SNAP timeline and official guidance. Let ACS experts help you understand the monetary and consumer differences between Germany and the U.S. Exchange rates, Credit and Debit Card use on the economy, standing payments, direct deposit payments and more.

First Term Financial Readiness

Mandatory Financial Readiness Training for First Term Soldiers within their first 90 days in Germany.

FRG Leaders Training

New FRG Leaders learn effective unit leadership; role and expectation of volunteers; communicating with families; resources and funding.

FRG Treasurer/Fundraiser Training

FRG Fund Custodians and alternates will identify resources needed to operate an FRG by learning about various forms of funding available, setting up a bank account, the role and responsibilities of a FRG Custodian, fundraising, donations, and solicitation.

Increase your knowledge about the Military, including expectations and impact of the mission on Family life. A vision for intimate relationships unlike most everything you’ve ever heard. Free childcare and refreshments will be available.

ScreamFree Parenting

Moving beyond many of the child-centered, technique-based approaches, the ScreamFree way compels you to focus on yourself, grow yourself up, and calm yourself down.

Stress Management

Learn how to deal with stress, identify stressors, how to manage them, and keep them from turning into anger and projecting towards others.

Survivor Connections

Provides support and life skills training to Survivors of Fallen Soldiers.

USAG Ansbach Up Close

Learn the differences between the post office and the mail rooms. Tour each of the kasernes to see what services are available. We will be using the Shuttle Bus so be sure to bring your ID card.

Wall Street Survivor

Learn to use the German rail system and join us for a day trip to one of the historical towns surrounding US Army Garrison Ansbach.

Invest confidently with a virtual stock market game! The key to keep from getting burned by the stock market is to educate yourself. Learn fundamental investing concepts and test your knowledge on our real-time stock market simulator! Everything is real—except the cash!

Jobs: What You Need To Know

Where and How We Live

Germany by Rail

Looking for a job? Attend this introduction to the various employment options available on our garrison.

Kinder Culture

Learn about and visit the on post community agencies that offer services for the children.

Life in Balance

Learn stress management strategies and relaxation skills to achieve improved work/life balance.

Lunch Bunch

Travel to new towns and restaurants, learn some German customs and make friends, too!

Provides the daily dos and don’ts of living in Germany for on and off post housing; garbage and recycling, your rights and responsibility, and what to do if you have a problem with your landlord.

Wiggles and Giggles

This playgroup is designed for Families with 0-3 years old children but older siblings are welcome too! Meet new people, share parenting tips, and get some helpful knowledge from our New Parent Support staff! Tw i t t e r : @ a n s b a c h m w r 25 Tw i t t e r : @ a n s b a c h m w r 15

Ansbach Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Destination ANSBACH Welcome to our Newcomers Series!

10 programs you pick and choose to fit your needs. Learn more by stopping by Katterbach ACS, Bldg 5817A or attend a Meet & Greet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Ansbach Army Lodging on Urlas Housing. Sign up in advance with your Army Community Service.

411 on the 911 1st Tuesday of the month 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

My Army Life

1st Wednesday of the month 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where and How We Live

1st Thursday of the month 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Germany By Rail

3rd Tuesday of the month 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Sachsen Train Station €20 for ticket & lunch

US Army Garrison Ansbach Up Close 3rd Thursday of the month 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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411 on the 911

Kinder Culture

My Army Life

Ansbach Up Close

Tour the Ansbach Health and Dental Clinics, the Military Police and learn how to contact the Fire Department and ambulance service. Meet representatives from the Chapel and Military Family Life Consultant Program. Receive a Force Protection Brief and learn what the Employees Assistance Program offers Military Spouses and DoD Civilians.

Kinder Culture 2nd Tuesday of the month 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ansbach Up Close

Increase your knowledge about the Military, including: Expectations and Impact of the Mission on Family Life, Military Acronyms and Terms, the Chain of Command, Introduction to Military Customs and Courtesies, Basic Military Benefits and Entitlements, Introduction to Military and Civilian resources, Introduction to Family Readiness Groups and Problem Solving.

2nd Wed/mo • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Storck or Katterbach ACS Lobby €20 for ticket & lunch

Where and How We Live

Ausfahrt is NOT a Town

Demystify the daily do’s and don’ts of living in Germany: garbage and recycling, what building and area coordinators do for you, your rights and obligations as a tenant in on-post housing and on the German economy, and what to do if you have a problem with your landlord.

2nd Thursday of the month 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Germany By Rail

Learn to navigate the Ansbach train station: where to park, how to use the ticket machine and how to read the schedule. Then get on board for a day trip to a nearby location.

Jobs: What You Need to Know

US Army Garrison Ansbach Up Close

4th Monday of the month 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Learn about and visit: Women, Infants and ChildrenOverseas (WIC); Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS); New Parent Support Program; Family Advocacy; the Child Development Center; the School Age Center; the Youth Center; FCC Homes; the elementary schools; the Ansbach Middle High School; and Child, Youth and School Services Parent Central Services. The Europeans are renowned for their public transportation systems. Learn how the local bus system works and explore the city of Ansbach.

Ausfahrt is NOT a Town

This class will give you the tools to drive safely in Germany. Things you’ll learn: what to do if you get in an accident, how to get and use an ESSO card, how to register a car, get an international drivers license, attend a driver test study group and more.

Jobs: What You Need to Know Looking for a job? Attend this introduction to the various employment options available.

Euro Understood

Let the ACS experts help you understand the monetary and consumer differences between Germany and the U.S.: exchange rates, credit and debit card use on the economy, standing payments, direct deposit payments and more.

Learn the difference between the Post Office and Mail Rooms, visit your Soldier’s unit headquarters, and tour each of the posts to see what services are available. We will be using the bus so be sure to have your ID card with you.

Euro Understood 4th Thursday of the month 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Libraries Bleidorn Library

Always in 3D! We Need You!

June

Performances: “Little Shop of Horrors”

May 30, June 1, 2, 4 • 7:30 p.m. June 3 • 2 p.m. Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn Seymour becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered R&B singing carnivore who offers hims fame and fortune an exchange for feeding its growing appetite.Tickets available at Concierge in the Von Steuben on Bismarck, by phone (credit card) and at the door.

August Auditions: Comedy Tonight!

PRICES

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Storck Library

CIV 09841.83.4675• DSN 468.4675 We’ve come a long way from the first dayroom collection of books in Port-Aux Poules, Algeria, June 1943. Once you get your library account set up at either Bleidorn or Storck Library you’re on your way to a world of information. Check out books, movies, music CDs, video games and more. Renew your checked out material online, download books to your personal computer or mobile device, join a book discussion group, bring your child to Story Time. Stop by today to establish your online account!

June Beginning June 4, sign up for July’s summer reading program.

TICKETS

Tickets for all Terrace Playhouse productions are available in advance at Concierge in the Von Steuben Community Center on Bismarck, by phone (credit card) and at the door if seats are still available.

August 26 & 27 • 7 p.m. Terrace Playhouse, Bleidorn Actors and actresses are needed for roles in two outrageously funny one act plays. We are also looking for anyone interested in stand-up comedy and improvisation. No experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun! For more information contact the Terrace Playhouse at DSN 468-7636, CIV 09811.83.7636.

We don’t just need people on stage we need people to help create the magic of theatre behind the scenes. If you are interested in stage managing, assistant directing, building and painting sets, finding and making props, costumes, and wigs, creating the lighting, sound and makeup, helping on the days of performance taking tickets, with refreshments, and working on the stage crew. We are always glad to teach and you just might be surprised how much you already know. We are a community theatre and thrive on the support of you, our community volunteers.

CIV 09811.83.1740 • DSN 468.1740

Summer Reading Program July 2-24 CONTESTS • PRIZES • SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesdays• 3 p.m. Bleidorn Library

Wednesdays• 3 p.m. Storck Library

Story Time

Tue • 3 p.m. • Bleidorn Wed • 3 p.m. • Storck Stories, crafts and games for pre-school and elementary age children.

Math & Science in the Library

June 20 • 4 p.m. • Storck Hands on experiments, solutions and fun.

MicroSoft Office 2007 Word & Excel Tips & Tricks June 25 • 12 p.m. • Bleidorn By appointment at Storck Make this program work for you!

Adult: $10 Student: $8 Family: $30 (2 adults, 2+children)

Library Orientation & Tour June 27 • 4 p.m. • Storck

July

FLEXTICKET

A FANTASTIC Season Pass to theatrical entertainment throughout the year. Come to the Community Info Expo Showcase on August 17 at the Katterbach Fitness Center to purchase your 2013/2014 FlexTicket. Benefits include: • Pay for 4 tickets and get 1 free. • Early reservation of your seat ahead of the general public. • Pick up your tickets at Will Call the day of the performance. • Seats are transferable.

Summer Reading Program in July

Tue • 3 p.m. • Bleidorn Wed • 3 p.m. • Storck Stories, crafts and games for pre-school and elementary age children. Registration begins June 4. Read 4 school age books or 10 picture books and earn a prize.

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Arts & Recreation Automotive Skills June

July

August

Arts & Crafts Center @ Barton Barracks

Arts & Crafts Center@ Barton Barracks

Paint Your Own Pottery

Located next to Vehicle Inspection on Barton Barracks 468.7627 • 09811.83.7627 Custom Framing • Engraving Rent the Center for parties!

Paint Your Own Pottery

Wed/Thu/Fri • 12-8 p.m. Sat • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes the item, paints and studio time.

Recreation Center @ Storck CAC

Located on the Third Floor of the Storck Community Activity Center (CAC) 467.4714 • 09841.83.4714 Board Games, Video Games Pool Table, Art Room Stage, Dance Room, Classes Rent the Center for parties and functions!

Open Dance Night

June 6, 20 • 7-9 p.m. Enjoy dancing with a live DJ!

DIY via Pinterest

Wed/Thu/Fri • 12-8 p.m. Sat • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See June for details.

Recreation Center@ Storck CAC DIY via Pinterest

July 11 & 25 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See June for details.

Open Dance Night

July 18 • 7-9 p.m. See June for details.

Cooking Class

July 26 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See June for details. Today’s theme: Southern Soul Food.

Cheesecake Bake Off!

July 30 • 5-7 p.m. 30 July is National Cheesecake Day! Bring your cheesecake creation for a fun-filled family event.

Pool Night

Tuesdays • No cost

June 13 & 27 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Let us help you focus on one project together with supplies right from your house! Recycled magazine basket? Wine cork art? Community members can vote on which project comes next!

Paint Your Own Pottery

Cooking Class

Stitch & Hook

June 28 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Try these themed cooking classes, children welcome. Sign up a week prior. Today’s theme: Italian.

Wednesdays • 1-5 p.m. See June for details.

Cards & Games

Thursdays • No cost Traditional board games and more!

Urlas Automotive Skills Center

Wed/Thu/Fri • 12-8 p.m. Sat • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See June for details.

Located next to the Exchange on Urlas Housing 467.2753 • 09802.83.2753 Towing • Snap On Tools Self Help • Classes • Salvage Yard Automatic Car Wash • Self Car Wash Dog Wash • Car Vaccuum Welcome to the NEW Automotive Skills Center! Construction costs for this, the Greenest Automotive Skills Center in the Army, were funded through revenue generated in Army Family and MWR programs and from proceeds of Post Exchange operations on military installations around the world.

Recreation Center@ Storck CAC Open Dance Night

August 1 & 15 • 7-9 p.m. See June for details.

DIY via Pinterest

August 8 & 22 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See June for details.

Cooking Class

August 23 • 10 .m.-2 p.m. See June for details. Today’s theme: Vegetarian

Pool Night

Tuesdays • No cost

Storck Automotive Skills Center

Located near the AAFES Gas Station and Shoppette 467.4608 • 09841.83.4608 Towing • Self Help • Self Car Wash

MONTHLY SPECIALS AT URLAS & STORCK AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTERS JUNE

25% Discount off towing when junking your vehicle

Paint Your Own Pottery

Wednesdays • 15 p.m. See June for details.

JULY

25% Discount off towing when junking your vehicle

Cards & Games

Thursdays • No cost See July for details.

AUGUST

$2 Discount when changing your oil

Stitch & Hook

Fridays • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See June for details.

Pool Night

Tuesdays • No cost

Paint Your Own Pottery

Wednesdays • 1-5 p.m. Paint your own pottery and bring it home the same day.

Stitch & Hook

Fridays • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Socialize while crocheting, knitting or sewing. No cost. 30

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INDEPENDENCE FEST

A N S B A C H

INDEPENDENCE FEST

July 2, 2013 July 4, 2013

JULY 2, 2013 KATTERBACH AIRFIELD

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w/Special Guest: Love and Death BROUGHT TO YOU BY ARMED FORCES ENTERTAINMENT

7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Katterbach Airfield No-cost tickets available June 10

Concierge, Von Steuben Community Center on Bismarck and Storck Community Activity Center

4-10:30 p.m. Katterbach Airfield

• American Music Abroad 5 p.m.

• Country Music: Britta T & Band 8 p.m.

• Fun Park • Variety DJ • Games! Refreshments! Fun! • Fireworks at dusk

7 P.M., DOORS OPEN 6 P.M.

NO-COST TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON: CONCIERGE • STORCK COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER CALL: DSN 467.2930, CIV 09802.83.2930

KORN In Concert

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED PLEASE NO PETS, LAWN CHAIRS, GLASS, ALCOHOL, COOLERS

S P O N S O R S H I P D O E S N O T I M P LY E N D O R S E M E N T B Y T H E U . S . G O V E R N M E N T

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Child & Youth Summer Programs CYS Services has many programs to meet your needs and desires. Sign your child up for a summer of fun! Contact Parent Central Services for complete registration information.

WORKSHOP

Children learn skills to help them be safe and productive while home alone. For ages 11-15 yrs

Jun 5, 6, 7 • 3-5 p.m. Sign up at Parent Central Services

Become a

Family Child Care Provider • FCC offers small, multi-age group care in a nurturing, home environment. • Earn extra income, start a career and provide a valuable service to your Community. • Sign up for the next FCC Parent Orientation at Parent Central Services and learn about the application process.

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CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES

Unlimited

Weekly Program Descriptions Week 1: June 17–21 • To The Extreme

CDC: Extreme Taste Sensations: New and exciting foods for children to taste and experiment. SAC: Go to the extreme with sports and science: Field Trip to the Geiselwind Amusement Park. YC: Test your limits with sports and an action packed video project and a trip to Holiday Park.

Week 2: June 24–28 • Survivor Week CDC: Variety of contests (musical chairs, relay races, hula hoops and more) and a Family Triple Play Challenge. SAC: Fun survival skills and challenges and a bike trip through Gunzenhausen. YC: How well you do without those gadgets and gizmos? We’ll be up in the trees at the Pottenstein Ropes Course.

Week 3: July 1–5 • Out of the Box

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CDC: We will explore and experiment with boxes. Shapes, sizes, stacking, and crafts and a Best Box Project Contest. Parent Participation is highly encouraged. SAC: Building fun all week and a trip to Legoland. YC: Think outside the box! Take the RC Crawler course challenge and see if you can reach the finish line.

Week 4: July 8–12 • Welcome to the Jungle

CDC: Explore the Jungle to discover the different plants and animals that live there. SAC: Calling all animal lovers! Learn about different animals and their environments as we head to the Stuttgart Zoo. YC: Ready, aim, fire! Test your accuracy with our laser marksmanship and archery tournament. Along with a trip to the Stuttgart Zoo.

Week 5: July 15–19 • Castles & Spells

CDC: Build castles out of all types of different materials. What kinds of spells can we put on water to change it? This week will include science and sensory experiments. SAC: Get ready to enter a world filled with magic and mystery. SAC will be working with the Missoula Children’s Theater. YC: Lights! Camera! Action! Youth will also be working with the Missoula Children’s Theater on this year’s production of The Tortoise vs the Hare.

Week 6: July 22–26 • Raiders of the Lost Ark

CDC: We’re off to Egypt to learn about archeology: Map making, reading maps, and scavenger hunts. SAC: Adventure! Join us as we explore the Pottenstein Caves and dig for fossils. YC: Excitement, exploration and discovery: We head to Pottenstein for caves and rödelbahning.

Week 7: July 29–August 2 • Out of this World

Classes!

Offering instructional programming in academics, arts, life skills and sports for infants through teens.

CDC: We blast off into space to explore and discover exciting things out of this world. SAC: Space and science rule all week long: Planetarium and Sensory Tower in Nürnburg. YC: Look to the stars this week: Planetarium and shopping in Nürnburg.

Acoustic Guitar Keyboard, Singing

Week 8: August 5-9 • Get Fit Be Strong

$45/month • Ages 2-10 yrs

CDC: Learn about how to keep your body healthy using the Be Choosy and Healthy Habits Curriculum. Join us for another exciting Family Triple Play Challenge this week. SAC: Get Fit and Be Strong with sports challenges and a basketball clinic in Bamberg. YC: Are you up to the challenge? Get out, be healthy and have fun. Get your workout at our Bamberg Basketball Clinic.

Week 9: August 12-16 • We are a Team

CDC: Focus on friendship and good sportsmanship: Sharing, taking turns, and creating projects together. SAC: Explore new ways to work together with fun games and activities. K-2nd grade will visit another SAC program, 3rd-5th grade will visit the GermanAmerican Friendship Camp at the Hammelberg Bundeswehr Base. YC: Work together and learn about other cultures during our German-American Friendship Camp as we spend the week with youth at the Hammelberg Bundeswehr Camp. SPORTS: Coaches Certification Clinic, August 14. Storck CAC, Bldg 6510 at 5 p.m.

Week 10: August 19-23 • Moving On!

CDC: As the new school year begins and friends move, we will learn how to say good-bye and stay in touch. SAC: Say good-bye to summer as we get ready for the new school year. Join us for our Fantastic Field Day and the end of summer luau. YC: Summer is over but we will have a blast spending the week learning about the exciting programs set up for the new year. End the Summer with our Backyard BBQ Blow Out! SPORTS: Coaches Certification Clinic August 20. Barton Sports Office, Bldg 5284 at 5 p.m.

$84/month • Ages 6-18 yrs

Ballet

Gymnastics &Tumbling $50/month • Ages 1-18 yrs

Irish Dance

$50/month • Ages 4-18 yrs

Karate

$45/month • Ages 6-18 yrs

Piano

$84/month • Ages 9-18 yrs

Sports Climbing & Certification $240/5 lessons • Ages 8-18 yrs

Swimming

$140/10 weeks • Ages 3-18 yrs

All classes (except private lessons) have a minimum enrollment of 5 participants. You may be eligible for deployment discounts up to $300 per child. For a complete description of these classes, locations and duration, contact

Parent Central Services

Katterbach, Bldg 5818 CIV 09802.83.2533/2531 DSN 467.2533/2531 Storck Community Activity Center, Bldg 6510 CIV 09841.83.4880 DSN 467.4880 Tw i t t e r : @ a n s b a c h m w r

Child, Youth & School Services

Shaping the Future, Today

Parent & Outreach Services

Parent Central Services

imAlone Workshops

Tools and information for parents to determine whether youth are ready to stay home alone and to prepare youth to be home alone.

We are your “One Stop Shop” for child care programs and services in US Army Garrison Ansbach. You can call us and make an appointment to suit your needs or just come on by. Bring all of the required documents and information with you.

Babysitter Training Workshops

Who is eligible?

Parent Advisory Council Meetings

Children of active duty military personnel, reservists and National Guard on active duty and during inactive duty training, Department of Defense (DoD) appropriated and non-appropriated civilian personnel and DOD contractors working on in US Army Garrison Ansbach may use services provided by CYS Services delivery systems.

Workshop designed to equip teens, 13 years and older, with the knowledge and skills to babysit in the community. CPR and First Aid offered. Gather current information, provide input and build a partnership with CYS Services programs. PAC meetings are scheduled on a quarterly basis and open to all parents. Please contact your Program’s Director for times, dates and locations.

Parent Participation Program

An incentive program designed to benefit everyone. Parent’s can earn a 10% fee reduction for volunteering in a CYS Services program for a minimum of 10 hours.

Family Readiness Group Presentations

Learn how CYS Services can support you during a deployment. Month of the Military Child Educational Opportunities and workshops available throughout the year. Contact the Parent & Outreach Director for more information and to set up child care for your FRG events.

What documents do I need in order to register? • Proof of eligibility, DOD ID, Military ID, or contractor civilian ID card • Sponsor name, local address, home telephone number, duty station and telephone • Spouse name, duty station/work telephone number • Child shot records • Leave and Earning Statements (LES) and/or pay stubs for both sponsor and spouse • Two emergency contacts (other than sponsor or spouse) • Completed Special Needs Screening Tool for each child-DA Form 7625-1 • (Note: If a child has been diagnosed with any dietary restrictions, allergies, asthma, is taking ongoing medication or has any other special needs, a Medical Action Plan (MAP) will be required and a Special Needs Accommodation Process evaluation meeting may be scheduled. Prior to receiving CYS Services care, a SNAP team will review the case and recommended CYS Services care placement. • Proof of school enrollment (if the spouse is enrolled as a full time student)

Information to be provided within 30 days of initial registration: • Family Care Plan short-term release designee (for single/ dual military and deployable civilian families • Current physical/health assessment signed and stamped by a medical representation.

Sports At the time of enrollment in any sport, child/youth must possess a health assessment/sports physical that’s valid throughout the entire sports season (physicals valid for one year from the date of the health provider’s signature). The health assessment/sports physical must certify that the individual is physically able to participate in sport/activity and address any pertinent medical conditions or constraints, i.e., asthma, heart murmur, allergies.

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Transfers If you are transferring to US Army Garrison Ansbach from another Army garrison, you do not have to start a brand new registration at your new location. You can visit your current Parent Central Services office and request an export of your household file. Your basic information will be waiting for you upon arrival US Army Garrison Ansbach. To complete your new or transferred registration, you will need to visit the Parent Central Services Office so we can update local information. Hand carry copies of immunizations and any health records with you.

Child Care Due to the limited number of full-and part-time spaces in our delivery system, it is sometimes necessary for families to be placed on a waiting list for child care. The waiting period will be different for each program and age group, and may fluctuate due to various factors. Registration is not required to place your child on our waiting list. Children on the waiting list are assigned a priority according to your employment status. If your employment status changes after you place your child on the waiting list, please notify the Parent Central Services office. Waiting list application status must be updated with Parent Central Services every 90 days.

Training Specialists Katterbach Training Specialists

CIV 09082.83.2828/2632, DSN 467.2828/2632

Storck Training Specialists

CIV 09841.83.4423, DSN 467.4423 Training topics Include: • Learning Environments • Health and Safety • Family-Style Dining • Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention • Ages and Stages • Curriculum and Appropriate Activities • Special Needs Accommodation Process Contact the CYS Services Training Specialists for a schedule and to reserve your space.

Enroll your child in school with help from our School Liaison Officer! School Liaison Officer

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105 CIV 09802.83.2098 • DSN 467.2098 Cell 0162.270.8763 Email: derek.l.hyde.naf@mail.mil

Helpful Information: • All schools are on post and are Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) . • There are two elementary schools in the Ansbach area and one on Storck Barracks. • Elementary schools are kindergarten to 6th grade. • Location of the family quarters, not the sponsor’s place of duty or work, determines which school children attend and their eligibility for transpor tation. • The only Middle/High School (grades 7-12) is located on Katterbach and pulls from all three elementary schools. • Bus transportation is provided to and from the Army Lodging to Katterbach and Barton schools. • In addition to a completed registration packet, parents will need to provide the school with: • Sponsor’s Orders and Orders with student’s name. • Birth Certificate (for kindergarten and 1st graders only). • Student’s up-to-date immunization record • Copies of student records or transcripts from previous school.

School Liaison Officers: • Have strong educational backgrounds and are knowledgeable about school-related issues on the installation and in the local school district. • Serve as the primary advisor to the Commander on matters relating to schools and school support services. • Build relationships and facilitate communication among the Command, Army Families and the local school community. • Coordinate school support services at the installation. • Inform and assist parents with school transition and deployment challenges. • Establish school and community partnerships. • Facilitate access to homeschool resources for parents. • Provide information about college and other post secondary opportunities and preparation materials.

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Ansbach Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Other On-Post Agencies Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) CIV 09811.83.7644, DSN 468.7644

A resource for parents who have questions or concerns regarding their child’s development, ages birth to 3 years old, in the areas of communication, problem solving, moving around their environment, interacting with others and self help skills. For children 3-21, we provide occupational and physical therapy services through the schools.

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling (ASACS) Katterbach Kaserne

CIV 09802.83.2808, DSN 467.2808 Provides prevention groups to assist with decision-making, stress, leadership, and transitions and a life skills program.

CYS Services Administrative Offices Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7335, DSN 468.7335

CYS Services Coordinator

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7343, DSN 468.7343

Program Operations Specialist

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5259 CIV 09811.83.7306, DSN 468.7306

Parent & Outreach Services Katterbach Parent Central Services

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 103 CIV 09802.83.2533/2531, DSN 467.2533/2531

Storck Parent Central Services

Storck Barracks, Bldg 6510, Rm 101 CIV 09841.83.4880, DSN 467.4880

SKIESUnlimited, EDGE!

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5256 CIV 09811.83.7226, DSN 468.7226

Health Clinic Katterbach Kaserne

CIV 09802.83.3398, DSN 467.3398

Storck Barracks

CIV 09841.83.4512, DSN 467.4512 Supports you during your pregnancy. Offers a variety of classes addressing topics such as pregnancy and breast feeding.

Military Family Life Consultants

CELL 0152.24211043 Military Family Life Consultants are licensed clinical social workers or psychologists. They are here to help soldiers and families work through issues related to living in a military environment. Consultations are free and anonymous, and no records are kept. Military and Family Life Consultants work with individuals, couples and groups. Hours are flexible so they can meet when and where it is convenient. • Child Behavioral Specialist • School Specialist • Adult Specialist

School Liaison Officer

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5818, Rm 105 CIV 09802.83.2098, DSN 467.2098 Cell: 0162.2708.763

Child Development Centers

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5984 CIV 09802.83.2828, DSN 467.2828 Storck Barracks Main, Bldg 6686 CIV 09841.83.4505, DSN 467.4505

Family Child Care

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5817, Rm 239 CIV 09802.83.2536, DSN 467.2536

School Age Centers

Katterbach Kaserne, Bldg 5515 CIV 09802.83.2632, DSN 467.2632 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6706 CIV 09841.83.4733, DSN 467.4733

Social Work Services and Behavorial Health Katterbach Kaserne

Youth Sports and Fitness

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Parent Become a Advisory Babysitter! Council Meeting

July 15-19 Sign up for the next class!

June 25 • 5-6 p.m. Storck & Katterbach School Age Centers

• Make suggestions • Build a partnership with CYS Services programs. • Quarterly PAC meetings • Open to all parents • Gather and share information

Youth Centers

Katterbach Bldg 5911 CIV 09802.83.2395, DSN 467.2395 Storck Bldg 6503 CIV 09841.83.4066, DSN 467.4066

CIV 09802.83.2850, DSN 467.2850 Provides outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, marital and group counseling, medication management, and Family Advocacy services.

Child, Youth & School Services Contact Information

Barton Barracks, Bldg 5284 CIV 09811.83.4866, DSN 468.4866 Storck Barracks, Bldg 6510, Rm 101 CIV 09841.83.4849, DSN 467.4849

Call Parent Central Services Training is free! Youth must be at least 13 years old and agree to be placed on the CYS Services referral list at Parent Central Services.

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US Army Garrison Ansbach

Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation Ansbach Arts & Crafts Barton Barracks Bldg. 5262 0981.183.7627 / 468.7627 W/Th/F..........12-8 p.m. Sa.................10 a.m.-6 p.m. Su/M/Tu........CLOSED U.S. Holidays..CLOSED ansbachartscrafts@eur.army.mil Army Community Service (ACS) Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5817A 09802.83.2883 / 467.2883 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 09841.83.4555 / 467.4555 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Ansbach Army Lodging Urlas Development Bldg. 8152 09802.83.7014 / 467.7014 Every day.......24 hour service Army Recreation Machine Program Gaming Area Storck Barracks Bldg 6508 09841.83.4530 / 467.4530 M/W/Th.........7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Fr..................7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat/Sun.........1-8 p.m. Tu.................CLOSED U.S. Holidays........ CLOSED

Primo’s kitchen closes 1 hr before facility.

Automotive Skills, Salvage Yard Car Wash & Dog Wash, Urlas Urlas Housing Bldg. 8130 09802.83.2753 / 467.2753 Tue-Fri..........10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sa/Su............10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon..............Closed U.S. Holidays........ Closed Automotive Skills Storck Storck Barracks Bldg. 6541 09841.83.4608 / 467.4608 Mo/Fr............12-8 p.m. Sa/Su............10 a.m.-6 p.m Tu/We/Th.......CLOSED U.S. Holidays........ Closed BOSS Bismarck Kaserne Bldg. 5845 09802.83.2921 / 467.2921

Bowling Centers Katterbach Bowling Center & Strike Zone Restaurant, Bldg 5509 09802.83.2638 / 467.2638 We................11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

(Wednesday League Night, no open bowling)

Th/F..............11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sa.................2-8 p.m. Su.................12-6 p.m. M/Tu............. CLOSED U.S. Holidays CLOSED Strike Zone’s kitchen closes at 7 p.m. except Sunday at 6 p.m.

Storck Barracks Bowling Center & Primo’s Express Restaurant Bldg 6508 09841.83.4530 / 467.4530 M/W/Th/F......11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. M/W/Th.........5-8 p.m. Fri.................5-9 p.m. Sa/Su............2-8 p.m. Tu.................CLOSED U.S. Holidays........ CLOSED Primo’s kitchen closes 1 hr before facility.

Child Development Centers

For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.”

Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5984 09802.83.2828 / 467.2828 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Bldg. 5510 , Katterbach Mo - Fr..........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6686 & 6504, 09841.83.4505 / 467.4505 09841.83.4423 / 467.4423 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Concierge at the Von Steuben Bismarck Kaserne Bldg. 5845 09802.83.2930 / 467.2930 Mo - Fr .........8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. U.S. Holidays........ CLOSED CYS Services Sports and Fitness Barton Barracks Bldg. 5284 Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 Barton: 0981.183.7866 / 468.7866 Storck: 09841.83.4849 / 467.4849 For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services”.

EDGE! Program

For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services”.

Family Child Care

For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services”.

Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5817, Rm 239 09802.83.2536 / 467.2536

Fitness Centers Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5805 09802.83.2771 / 467.2771 Mo - Fr..........5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sa/Su............9 a.m.-5 p.m. Training Holidays... 9 a.m.-7 p.m. U.S. Holidays........ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6504 09841.83.4582 / 467.4582 Mo - Fr..........5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sa/Su............10 a.m.-6 p.m. Training/U.S. Holidays....10-6 p.m. Java Café Storck Barracks Bldg.6508 09841.83.4531 / 467.4531 Mo - Fr..........7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sa.................CLOSED Su.................11 a.m.-3 p.m. U.S. Holidays CLOSED Libraries Bleidorn Housing Bldg. 5083 09811.83.1740 / 468.1740 Mo................CLOSED Tu - Fr ..........11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sa/Su............11 a.m.-6 p.m Storck Barracks Bldg. 6503 09841.83.4675 / 467.4675 Sa, Mo .........CLOSED Tu - Fr ..........10 a.m.-6 p.m. Su.................10 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor Recreation & Soldiers Lake Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5807 09802.83.3225 / 467.3225 Mo - Fr..........11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Parent Central Services

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Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5818 Ground Floor, Yellow Wing 09802.83.2533 / 2531 467.2533 / 2531 Mo - Th.........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 Storck Community Activity Center 09841.83.4880 / 467.4880 Mo - Th...10 a.m.-1 p.m./2-5 p.m. Fr............ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 2-5 p.m. School Age Centers For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.”

Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5515 09802.83.2632 / 467.2632 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6706 09841.83.4733 / 467.4733 Mo - Fr..........5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.

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School Liaison Officer Katterbach Kaserne 5818 09802.83.2098 / 467.2098 Hours and times vary. SKIESUnlimited Program For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.” Storck Community Activity Center Storck Barracks Bldg. 6510 Mo - Fr .........8 a.m.-5 p.m. Recreation Center, Third Floor 09841.83.4714 / 467.4714 Tu-F..............11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sa.................By reservation Su/M.............CLOSED U.S. Holidays CLOSED Tax Relief Office (VAT) Bismarck Kaserne, Bldg. 5845 See “Concierge.”

Storck Bldg. 6510 09841.83.4553 / 467.4553 Tu-Th............11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fr..................11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Terrace Playhouse Bleidorn Housing Bldg. 5091 0981.183.7636 / 468.7636 Von Steuben Community Center Bismarck Kaserne Bldg.5845 See “Concierge.”

Warrior Zone Storck Barracks Bldg. 6642 09841.83.4584 / 467.4584 M-Th.............CLOSED Fr..................5 p.m.-12 a.m. Sa.................4 p.m.-12 a.m. Su.................2-9 p.m. U.S. Holidays CLOSED Youth Centers For registration and enrollments, see “Parent Central Services.”

Katterbach Kaserne Bldg. 5911 09802.83.2395 / 467.2395 Mo - Th.........2:30-6 p.m. Fr..................2:30-9 p.m. First Sa.........1-6 p.m. Storck Barracks Bldg. 6503 09841.83.4066 / 467.4066 Mo - Th.........2:30-6 p.m. Fr..................2:30-6 p.m. Third Sa........1-6 p.m.

Fun Trips! Camping Trip to Camp Darby in Italy June 14-17

Summer Solstice and Swarovski Crystal in Innsbruck, Austria June 22-23

Ceský Krumlov in the Czech Republic July 13

Alpine Hike: The Zugspitze July 27-28

Disneyland Paris August 10

Venice, Italy August 17