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25 June 2014 U.S. Army Garrison BAVARIA–Tower Barracks/ Rose Barracks
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
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Community Highlights IMCOM takes a proactive approach to customer service By Lt. Gen. David Halverson Commander, U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management
Read the entire article here http://www.army.mil/article/128519/ Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more
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Bavarian News online Head to the Bavarian News website to get timely news and see what events are happening in the community. Here are the latest Bavarian News stories for this week: Garrison gears up for Fourth of July. http://www.army.mil/article/128715/ Checking the box. Casting your vote from overseas is a breeze, but can differ from state to state. Fill out an absentee ballot from June 30-July 7. http://www.army.mil/article/128164/ Local hikes made simple. All you need is an afternoon and a little know-how to uncover eastern Bavaria’s feudal history. http://www.army.mil/article/128165/ The original lazy Sunday. Sundays and holidays are reserved for rest here in Bavaria – but it’s not just a suggestion, it’s the law. http://www.army.mil/article/128167/ 239 years of commitment. The commanding general of U.S. Army in Europe shares his thoughts on the Army’s birthday and sacrifices Soldiers and families have made over the years. http://www.army.mil/article/128173/ Trust through teamwork. The new IMCOM commanding general calls for deeds over words while introducing his vision for the organization. http://www.army.mil/article/128132/
Newsletter gets a make-over To better serve our readers, the Community Newsletter has slimmed down. You’ll still receive the same great information, just in a streamlined format. We hope you like our new look.
Vehicle Registration appointment line In light of the recent back-log at vehicle registration, USAG Bavaria has created an appointment line to help streamline the process. Customers can make appointments for 30 days out for 8-10:50 a.m. The office will accept walk-ins from 11:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. The vehicle registration appointment line is DSN 475-6752, CIV 09641-83-6752. Customers can call from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., except from 11-11:30 a.m. (lunch), to make appointments.
ID card section requests patience during peak season Due to employee turnover and an increase in the number of customers, waiting times for ID Card/DEERS services are expected to be up to 3 hours. Please make appointments online. Priority of services is as follows: 1) Scheduled appointments 2) Pin resets 3) In / out processing customers 4) New ID cards/DEERS enrollments Those without appointments must sign in at the waiting room. The sign-on roster will be removed once we meet capacity for the day's walk-ins. Due to funding, we are not authorized to maintain employees beyond their scheduled duty day or during lunch. We apologize for the delay and appreciate the community's understanding as we work to return to full operating strength.
Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility – Limited Appointments Due to an unexpected departure of their military veterinarian, as well as the long-term absence of their civilian veterinarian, the Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) must reduce its appointment availability. Until a new military veterinarian arrives, which likely won't be until September, appointment times will be limited; however, appointments for health certificates and vaccinations necessary for PCS travel will be prioritized. Pets requiring surgery or sick-call visits will be referred to off-post services or other military veterinary clinics. The VTF will open during normal operating hours for questions, clearing, registration and over-the-counter sales, with hours being: 8 a.m. - noon & 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and 9:30 a.m. - noon &1 - 4 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments can be made or questions answered by calling the VTF front desk at DSN 476-2370, CIV 09662-83-2370.
Rose Barracks CMR Temporary Closure 26 June: The Rose Barracks Consolidated Mailroom Lobby (Bldg 338) will close 7:30 am through 1:30pm tomorrow for annual stripping and waxing of the lobby floor. This closure will result in customers being unable to access their receptacles for checking mail and a later opening of the Official Mail Customer service window. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure/late opening may cause and appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Send your vote home 30 June – 7July: This week is Armed Services & Overseas Citizens voters week. For assistance in placing your absentee ballot, please contact the Garrison Voting Assistance Officer, Mr. Foy Dix, in Tower Barracks Bldg. 244, Rm. 231, or call DSN: 314-475-8855 or CIV: 49-9641-83-8855. For more, see the Bavarian News.
Tower Barracks Express to Change Hours Starting 7 July: The Tower Barracks Express, located across from the Burger King, will no longer be open 24 hours daily. The new hours will be Sunday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday, 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. The change was made due to limited sales during late-night operations. If vacation travel is on your schedule, please plan accordingly: fill up the night before hitting road; ensure your ESSO card has funds to buy gas off post. We appreciate your understanding.
Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118, CIV 09641-83-118. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you’re never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength. 24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838, Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline DSN 475-4567, CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218, CIV 09662-83-3218 and Emergency Services DSN 117, CIV 09641-83-117.
ICE QR code Now it’s even easier to submit ICE - Interactive Customer Evaluation comments. Take a snapshot of the code with your phone, and the code automatically directs you to ICE.
Bulk Trash Pick-Up The County Neustadt/WN will pick up bulk trash over the next few months. must be curbside, in front of your home no later than 6 a.m. on the scheduled Pick-up is provided by contractors of the County Neustadt. Please note that occur in 3 stages based on types of items. 7 July: Luhe-Wildenau
Bulk trash pick-up day. pick-ups will
Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop The Thrifty Tower thrift shop is located in Bldg. 508 in Tower Barracks. Consignments are accepted during hours of store operation. Hours are Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and the first Friday of the each month from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All blue, peach and light green colored tickets are 75% off. Orange and yellow tickets are 50% off all items over $3. We also have clothing racks for .50 cents. Tsp purses $2. All tsp shoes $ 3, and 10 are books. We also have TSP jeans for $3. All transformers from 300 thru 1600-watts are $10 off. We are not accepting clothes for consignments for first two weeks of this month. Volunteers and donations are always welcome (remember your donations help our community) CIV 09641-9260377 or on Facebook.
Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Facebook page. Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop: Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks.
For information on what will be picked up, what won’t be accepted and pickup dates for surrounding towns and military housing areas, recycling page on our website.
Army Community Service (ACS) Contact Army Community Service (ACS) Tower Barracks, DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371. Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2650 CIV 09662-83-2650. You can also contact ACS via email for info. Hotlines to help: Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered. Army Community Service offers classes on and assistance with financial and employment readiness; mobilization, deployment and relocation readiness; family advocacy and new parent support programs. For a list of the classes and services, go to their webpage, class schedule or Facebook. For the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), email them directly.
Newcomers! If you’re new to USAG Bavaria, join us every Tuesday for the Newcomer Meet & Greet, 1:30– 2:30 p.m., Tower Barracks, Bldg 244, Rm 126.1.
Military and Family Life Consultants are here for you Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments. To contact a military life consultant, call Rose Barracks 0152-0294-0761 / 017-4147-6846 / 0152-04161349 or Tower Barracks 0152-0293-4290 / 0152-0241-5226, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Exchange News For Exchange contests, offers and events, please head to www.shopmyexchange.com or their Facebook page. For local happenings, click on the Events tab on the Facebook page.
Rose Barracks Subway closed for holiday 4 July: The Rose Barracks Subway will be closed for Independence Day. It will be open normal hours the next business day.
Tower Barracks Exchange Mobile Center Grand Reopening 11 July: The Tower Barracks Exchange Mobile Center new Grand Reopening on July 11 at 10 a.m. in the Tower Barracks Main Store. Same great services in purchasing cell phones and contracts will be available and much more... Just look for the Mobile Center Kiosk located by the PowerZone. Mobile Center hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TKS Closure 11 July: The Tower & Rose Barracks and Hohenfels TKS Stores will be closed for training. TKS will be open at normal hours the next business day.
Tower Barracks Express New Hours Beginning July 7: The Tower Barracks Express, located near the Burger King, will no longer be open 24 hours. The NEW hours will be Sunday-Thursday: 5 a.m. to 12 a.m., Friday-Saturday: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. We ask that customers plan accordingly.
Volunteers and other help needed Have You Saved a Life Today? Red Cross Needs Volunteers Do you have a background in the medical field or teaching field? The American Red Cross is looking for qualified Volunteer Health and Safety Instructors for our community. Call today to see if you qualify. Health and Safety Instructors: Volunteers teach lifesaving skills in the community. Classes such as Babysitting, CPR, First Aid, AED and other safety presentations. Armed Forces Caseworkers: Volunteers work with local members of the military and their families ensuring the delivery of emergency communications. Health Fair Volunteers: Volunteers staff a table at events in the community and engage those attending in conversations about preparedness and safety. Office of Volunteers: Volunteers assist with writing volunteer job descriptions, setting up volunteer orientation courses, conduct volunteer screening interviews, help with volunteer placement, record keeping, and recognition. For more, Rose Barracks Red Cross CIV 09662-83-1760 DSN 476-1760, Tower Barracks Red Cross CIV 09641-83-1760 DSN 475-1760, Hohenfels Red Cross Office at DSN 476-1760 or CIV 09662-83-1760. Like us on Facebook. The first step to become a Red Cross Volunteer is attending the New Volunteer Orientation on 2 July, 9-10 a.m., Red Cross Office Bldg. 162, Rose Barracks.
Health & Safety Training 12 July: Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Training from 1-4 p.m., Bldg 162 Rose Barracks, course fee is $55. Space is limited and registration is required. 16 &17 July: Babysitter Training from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, Bldg 162, Rose Barracks, course fee is $45. Space is limited and registration is required.
Sports, Fitness, Recreation & Wellness AAFES Movie Listing Tower Barracks listings, click here. Rose Barracks listings, here.
Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation FMWR hosts a variety of ongoing weekly events, trips, recreational activities and events. To see FMWR’s upcoming activities, check out their website, Facebook page or Bi-Weekly Newsletter. For a monthly listing of events in USAG Bavaria, see the Link Magazine. For day and overnight trips, see the Passport Travel Guide.
Bayern Rangers hockey team The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is gearing up for military and club tournaments. All interested players and fans are encouraged to join in the fun. For more info please see the team Facebook page. The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team invites all interested DoD ID card holders to practice with the Bayern Rangers and Böheim Knights in September. If you are new to the USAG-Bavaria, and haven't shipped your hockey gear here, now is the time to send it over. The rink address is Am Bad 6, 95666 Mitterteich: 2 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 9 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 14 Sept. 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 16 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 19 Sept., 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.; 23 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 26 Sept., 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.; 30 Sept., 7:30-9 p.m.; 3 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 5 Oct,. 4:456:15 p.m.; 12 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 19 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m.; 26 Oct., 4:45-6:15 p.m. To join in the fun, just show up. Players must provide their own equipment and chip in to cover the cost of ice time, normally 10 € for a 90 minute skate.
4th of July Hometown Celebration 4 July: The 4th of July celebration will be in all three USAG Bavaria communities: In Grafenwoehr, 6-11 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Parade Field; Hohenfels, 6-11 p.m. at the Festplatz; Garmisch, 7-11 p.m. at Sheridan Barracks Community Chapel. In Tower Barracks, the fireworks display will start at approximately 10:30 p.m. Bring your own picnic, BBQ and snacks and enjoy! For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/BavariaMWR or www.Bavaria.ArmyMWR.com.
Find us on Facebook USAG Bavaria, Army Community Service, VFW Tower Post 10692, Family & MWR, Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks Postal Service Centers, Education Centers, Graf Dog community, the EXCHANGE, Environmental Division, AFN Bavaria, Performing Arts Center, USAG Bavaria Chaplains, Tower Barracks DFAC, BMEDDAC, 2CR, Housing Dept., Provost Marshal Office , Netzaberg Middle School, Netzaberg Elementary School, Vilseck Falcons and Grafenwoehr Community Schools.
Facility & Road/Openings/Construction/Closures Tower Barracks - Limited Parking across from Bldg. 540 Now-20 June: Some parking lots in the parking area across from Bldg. 540 will be blocked to allow installation of new area lighting.
Rose Barracks – traffic to be hindered on Green Mountain Drive Now – 23 June: Installation of the water connection for the new Army Family Housing units at Rose Barracks. During the installation there will be road construction to cross Green Mt. Drive at several points and the access road to Blue Ridge Way. Each crossing will be worked one lane at the time to still allow traffic in both directions.
Rose Barracks - Traffic detours Artillery Street/Tank Road Now - 14 July: Several road closures within the area of Artillery Street and the Tank Road south east of Bldg. 222 for DHW supply for several buildings. Please follow detour signs!
Property Book Office and Class II Troop Issue Warehouse Closure 27 June: The Property Book Office and Class II Troop Issue Warehouse will be closed for their annual works outing day on 27 June. For additional information please call: Property Book Office, Rose Barracks (DSN 476-2546) or Class II Troop Issue Warehouse, Tower Barracks (DSN 475-6224). Normal business hours will resume on Monday, 30 June.
DPW Closure 11 July: The USAG Bavaria DPW will be closed for their annual works outing. This includes the DPW facilities at Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, the Housing Office at Tower Barracks, and the Furniture Warehouse in Eschenbach. Only emergency services will be available.
Religious For a list of church services and classes, please head to the Religious Services Organization webpage.
Chaplain Crisis Line After duty hours, please call: MP STATION CIV 09662-83-2490 or 09662-83-3397 / DSN 476-2490 or 476-3397. USAG-GRAFENWOEHR IOC CIV 09641-83-7226 / DSN 475-7226. CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162-296-0838. During business hours: Tower Barracks Chapel: DSN 475-1570, CIV 09641-83-1570. Rose Barracks Chapel: DSN 4761570, CIV 09662-83-1570.
Adult Education / Training Contact Army Education Centers Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2753, CIV 09662-83-2753. Tower Barracks, DSN 475-7239 CIV 09641-83-7239. Like us on Facebook or email for info.
FAST Classes 16 – 29 July: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The registration period for these classes is from 30 Jun 14 until 15 Jul 14. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score. This class is a 60hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact the Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN: 476 – 2653/3292.
1st Annual CLEP-A-THON at Rose Barracks Education Center 30 & 31 July: Help us kick off our 1st annual CLEP-A-THON being held at UMUC’s National Test Center (NTC) located in the Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223. Are you new to the military and are waiting to use tuition assistance? Are you looking to finish your degree faster? CLEP exams are a great way to earn college credit and can help you fulfill your educational goals. Stop in the Rose Barracks Education Center on 30 or 31 July 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. to take any CLEP or DSST exam. No appointments are necessary. CLEP exams are free for active duty service members and are $100 for civilians. Check out http://www.petersonsdodlibrary.com/, https://www.collegeboard.org/, and http://getcollegecredit.com/ for study materials. Test your way to a bright future and contact the University of Maryland University College for more information at DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462, or at ntcvilseck-europe@umuc.edu.
University of Maryland University College-Europe For information on classes and sign up dates, contact UMUC-Europe at DSN 476-2462 or CIV 09662-83-2462, or visit our website for more. "Like" our Facebook page for up-to-date info.
National Test Center (NTC) testing hours Please check the website for latest dates and times. Jump start your education and contact Kristin Wright to schedule an appointment at DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462.
University of Oklahoma - Vilseck Please check the website for latest degree programs offered. Visit us on Facebook at University of Oklahoma in Vilseck www.facebook.com/ouvilseck Rose Barracks Fall Registration courses: Sept 23-28, PSC 5653 Democracies and Democratization; December 9-14 ECON 5023 Statistics for Decision Making Call Carla Miller MHR, University of Oklahoma Area Site Director DSN 476-2069 or 09662-83-2069 apvilseck@ou.edu
School News Grafenwoehr Elementary School PCSing soon?: Please contact our registrar for the last day notice paperwork. DSN 475-6132, CIV 09641-83-6132. Please remember if you wish to hand carry records to your child’s new school we will need 5 working days notice along with the last day notice. School Office Hours School Hours Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 8:15 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Phone Numbers DSN 475-7133, CIV 09641-83-7133
Vilseck Elementary School Now until August: REGISTRATION!! If you have a child who will attend VES in 2014-2015, PLEASE visit the school to register your child AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If your student currently attends VES and you have not done so already, please re-register your student. Vilseck Elementary School Sure Start Program Sure Start is a preschool program for at risk military families. We provide education, health, nutrition, and social services. Children who are age four by September 1 are selected using specific criteria. Ranks E-1 to E-4 have priority. Parent involvement is mandatory. Applications for the 2014-15 school year are available now at Vilseck Elementary School. School Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
School Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:25 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Important Phone Numbers CIV 09662-83-2812/2673, DSN 476-2812/2673
Email: nicole.parrish@eu.dodea.edu
Netzaberg Elementary School Sure Start: A preschool program for at risk military families, we provide education, health, nutrition, and social services. Children who are age four by September 1 are selected using specific criteria. Ranks E-1 to E-4 have priority. Parent involvement is mandatory. Applications for the 2014/2015 school year are available NOW at the Netzaberg Elementary School main office. 09645-9179185 or 472-9185. Child Find: Do you have questions about your child’s development (ages 3-5 years)? For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School, please call CIV 09645-917-9185 or DSN 4729185. Check us out on Facebook here. School Office Hours School Hours Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.-.2:35 p.m.
Important Phone Numbers CIV 09645-917-9185/4 DSN 472-9184
Netzaberg Middle School 18 Aug: Counselors and Nurse Return to School 22 Aug: New Family Orientation – 11:30-12:30 (School Tour – 1230-1245) MPR 22 Aug: Posting of Seminar Class – 5 p.m. (School Library Window and Graf Commissary) 25 Aug: First Day of School for Students 10 Sep: Open House – TBA 15 Sep – 15 Oct: Hispanic Heritage Month 26 Sep: No School for Students (Staff Training Day) 9-10 Oct: Picture Days Are you PCSing soon? Please contact Mrs. Zenaida Ferdinand-Bessant so she can assist you with your transition. 09645-917-9229 (DSN 472 9229), Option 3. Student Absent? Please e-mail or call Mr. Chris Campbell at Willis.Campbell@eu.dodea.edu if your student is going to be absent from school. ** If a student is late, a parent/guardian must come to the office to sign them in. 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229, Option 1. Bus Office: If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student, please contact Mr. Jimmy Avery or Mr. James Moss at the SBO office. 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229, Option 5. Find us on Facebook: Like our Facebook page and you will always have access to the most update information about your student’s school. We will also be able to upload photos from the various activities.
School Office Hours (Summer Hours) Mon - Fri 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Important Phone Numbers CIV 09645-917-9229 DSN 472-9229
Vilseck High School School Office Hours School Hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8:10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Important Phone Numbers DSN 476-2864, CIV 09662-83-2864, Fax 09662-832480
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Flea markets Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82-933. The market will not take place on German holidays. Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße. Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the "Globus" DITY store, Pommernstraße 4.
Roses in Bloom Now - 29 June: on the Isle of Mainau (78465) in the Bodensee (Lake Constance). Beautiful, fragrant roses in the Italian Rose Garden, reaching as far as the eyes can see. Every visitor gets to vote for his or her favourite rose to become "Rosenkönigin 2013". The isle is open from sunrise to sunset but the exhibits (museum in the palace, butterfly show, etc.) won't open until 09:00 or 10:00 respectively. Although the Bodensee is a bit far from Northern Bavaria (i.e., on the Swiss border), it's certainly worth the trip. While you're in the area, why not visit the "Pfahlbauten-Museum" (Lake Dwelling Museum) in Unteruhldingen on Strandpromenade 6 (part of 88690 Uhldingen-Mühlhofen)? Dive into the mysterious world of farmers, fishermen, and brass founders of the Stone Age 6000 years ago, and be a witness to the lifestyle of the Bronze Age 3000 years ago. You can find all pertinent information on their excellent English website.
Funfair 20 – 30 June: in 97421 Schweinfurt, on the fest site "Am Volksfestplatz". There is a small car park next to the fest site but that quickly fills up, so the council will assign more parking spaces along John-F.-Kennedy-Ring and in the surrounding streets. Your best option is to take public transport, though: Bus lines 22, 23, 24 and 25 all stop at the fest site and take you back to the main bus station "Roßmarkt" in the city center. http://www.schweinfurt.de/kulturtourismus/volksfest/index.html
Interested in the FIFA Soccer World Cup? 26 June: 5 p.m. - USA vs. Germany; The city of Vilseck offers a Public Viewing at the Vilseck Castle Dagestein (92249 Vilseck, Schloßgasse 6) Join the soccer fever! Big screen TV and many German and American soccer fans will offer a very unique atmosphere. Food and beverages will be sold by the Schlicht Soccer Club.
26 June: 5 p.m. - USA vs. Germany; Come and watch the world cup soccer game USA vs. Germany together! The SPD Ortsverein offers a public viewing on a large TV screen at the Museum Yard in the town pond area (Stadtweiher) in Grafenwoehr. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Admission is free! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Game kicks-off at 6:00 p.m. Come and join an exciting game.
Grafenwoehr Fischerfest 28-29 June: On the fest grounds next to the Grafenwoehr city pond and the museum. Fest kick-off is on Saturday, June 28 at 4 p.m. with the traditional pig trough race on the city pond. Anybody can participate and register right before the race. All you need is an "object that floats" and a friend that's willing to take on the challenge with you! June 29, "Frühschoppen" starts at 10:30 a.m. The fest continues through the day. The proclamation of the fisherkings and the other award winners is held at 4 p.m. Beverages and traditional fish dishes are served by the local fishermen. Two bands will entertain the guests Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Urbanian Run – the new Urban Obstacle Running Series in Germany
6 July: The Urbanian Run is a thrilling competition. Participants need to cross a 10 km street circuit passing the hot spots of the city with integrated urban obstacles like tires, containers, etc. The series successfully started in Berlin this April and will take place this year as well in Nürnberg on the 6 July, in Dresden on the 27 July and in Frankfurt on 5 Oct. You can watch the run here. Per Race we are offering the American Military 10 free tickets and in addition to this discounted tickets. For free tickets: If you are interested, please send an email with the name of your race city. For everybody who doesn’t get a free ticket it is still possible to take part under discounted terms: - 25 % discount for team registration (up to 4 starters)– voucher code for all races: FBOFFER4R4S - 10% discount for single registration – voucher code Nürnberg: UR0607NUERNBERG – Dresden: UR2707DRESDEN – Frankfurt: UR05010FRANKFURT Online Registration. Fill in the voucher code for a discounted start in the field labeled “Gutscheincode” (vouchercode). More Information, visit the website or Facebook page. You can also email with any further questions.
Weiden is Dreaming event… 18 July: From 7 p.m.-midnight, musicians and artists will be performing in different venues all over Weiden. There will also be shopping and food, like BBQ, crepes, kebabs, cocktails, beer and more. Downtown Weiden.
Fresh Produce/ Farmers’ Markets Note: If any of the listed days is a German holiday, the markets are usually held the day prior. In 92224 Amberg: every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz. In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., on Martin-Luther-Platz. ***In addition to the regular fresh produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets. In Bamberg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays. In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Marktstraße. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m. In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brücke / Iron Bridge). Closest car park is Unterer Wöhrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Brücke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Wöhrd (walk across the Steinerne Brücke / Stone Bridge and turn left). In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone). In 97070 Würzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
Off-post movies in English Want to see a movie that’s not playing on post? Two movie theaters in Nuremberg play films in OV (original version), which for American movies, means in English. Check out the Roxy, a small theater with only two screens, or Cinecitta, a larger theater with some films playing in OV.
Useful links in English for everyday life in Germany Find German zip codes: German Post's website Historic Germany: http://www.hhog.de/ Loads of information about Germany, language and customs: http://german.about.com/.
German-American Kontakt Club The Vilseck Kontakt Club meets every Friday at 7 p.m. for Stammtisch at the Club House, Rose Barracks Bldg. 301. Those interested in the Vilseck Club please register with Daniel Koenig or sign up with the Vilseck Kontakt Club at the website by filling out the Mitgliedsantrag (Member registration form). The Grafenwoehr Kontakt Club meets every Monday for bowling at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center and every Wednesday for Stammtisch at the Clubhouse. For more on the Graf Club, call CIV DSN 475-7878, 09641-83-7878 or email.