USAG Bavaria Weekly Newsletter

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25 September 2013 u.S. army garrison BAVARIA–Tower Barracks/ Rose Barracks

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Check for updates on community news, information and events at: www.grafenwoehr.army.mil

Flu shot season is approaching…

Reference the chart below to see when you or your family can get vaccinated.

Getting vaccinated is important to keep the community healthy during flu season.

1 Oct – 29 Nov: Healthcare teams from both clinics (Vilseck and Grafenwoehr) will join together and vaccinate all eligible beneficiaries in order to protect our total force against influenza and its complications. In accordance with the below schedule, all beneficiaries will be screened in their respective clinic or school in order to determine eligibility and appropriate vaccination administration route (flu shot or nasal spray flu vaccine): Population

Date(s)

2d Cavalry Regiment Soldiers 1 Oct - 29 Nov 13 *VSK Elementary School Students *Vilseck High School Students *Netzaberg Middle School Students *Netzaberg Elementary School Students

Times 0630-1600 (M-T) 0630-1200 (F)

Location Soldier Center Medical Home Vilseck Elementary School

Main Effort 2CR Medical Staff

3-4 Oct 13

0800-1430

USAHC Vilseck

7-8 Oct 13

0800-1430

15-16 Oct 13

0800-1430

22-23 Oct 13

0800-1430

*Grafenwoehr Elementary School Students

24 Oct 13

0800-1430

Grafenwoehr Elementary School

USAHC Grafenwoehr

Walk-Ins (Family Members, HQDA Civilians, Retirees, All Soldiers, Students, etc.)

1 Oct - 29 Nov 13

0800-1100 (M-F) 1300-1500 (M-T)

Patient Centered Medical Homes

USAHC Vilseck USAHC Grafenwoehr

Vilseck High School Netzaberg Middle School Netzaberg Elementary School

USAHC Vilseck USAHC Grafenwoehr USAHC Grafenwoehr

* Parents of all students should receive documentation from each school prior to vaccination date.

Our strength is our community! For additional information, please review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

Have an energy conservation idea? Let us know! Please email with any tips or suggestions. * usarmy.grafenwoehr.imcom-europe.list.bmc-energy-hotline@mail.mil

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Community Highlights Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more

CYSS, SKIIES to cease programs, new background check procedures As part of an Army-wide audit of childcare procedures, installations are reinitiating background checks for volunteers and employees who work with minors in various programs and services. This means many Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills (SKIES) instructional programs must cease until background checks are completed. We understand the inconvenience that these disruptions are causing; however, any risk, no matter how small, is not worth taking with the health, welfare and safety of our children. The education of our children is vital, but we must also ensure their safety. We ask for everyone's patience during this time.

Bavaria Military Community programs immediately impacted are: Grafenwoehr: TangSooDo, Culinary Arts, Karate Hohenfels: Pint-sized Prancers, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Private Dance Lessons, Haidong-Gumdo, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tiny Tumblers, Gymnastics Child, Youth & School Services will refund fees for classes not delivered during this pause.

We understand the inconvenience that these disruptions are causing; however, any risk, no matter how small, is not worth taking with the health, welfare and safety of our children.

For more: DSN 476-3376, CIV 09662-83-3376.

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Bavarian News online Head to BavarianNews.com to get timely news and see what events are happening in the community.

Stories this week: A new ‘bootprint.’ USAG Grafenwoehr officially becomes USAG Bavaria during a designation ceremony. Car-free and carefree. Traveling by train doesn’t have to be expensive; one writer shares tips for scoring the best travel deals in Germany and beyond. VIP visit. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler visits 2CR Soldiers in Afghanistan. Combined Endeavor. More than 1,500 military and civilian personnel from NATO and partner nations converge at the Grafenwoehr Training Area for the world’s largest communications event. SHARP message. U.S. Army Europe pushes to change the culture to one in which no Soldier tolerates sexual harassment or assault.

Soldier for Life, R2C As part of the Ready and Resilient Campaign (R2C), the Army Chief of Staff developed a new program called "Soldier For Life" to review and suggest ways how our nation can assist transitioning Soldiers through the three pillars of education, employment and healthcare.

A program team will visiting here this month to speak with Bavaria Military Community Soldiers on this initiative.

Mission partner Soldiers assigned to Tower Barracks will participate in a one-hour presentation Sept. 26, 10 a.m., at Tower Barracks Movie Theater.

Mission partner Soldiers assigned to Rose Barracks will participate in a one-hour presentation Sept. 26, 10 a.m., at the Rose Barracks Jurkewicz Theater. All Soldiers and Leaders are invited to attend.

Winter Driving Course For all those new arrival in Germany or for anyone who is uncomfortable driving in winter conditions and ice, the garrison is offering Winter Driving Courses. The course is design to educate drivers on the dangers of driving in snow/ice and to

give tips on handling sliding or out of control vehicles. If your unit/organization is interested in this training, please contact William Whitman via email. Classes will alternate between the Vilseck Army Airfield and the Grafenwoehr Motor Pool #5.

National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month video September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you see someone close to you or someone in your unit struggling, be compassionate, reach out, and help. If you feel lost, remember that getting help from a friend or from behavioral health is a sign of strength. Call DSN 118, CIV 09641-83-118 for the suicide hotline.

The DoD wants to remind service members that seeking help is a sign of strength. The military crisis line is available 24/7 and is confidential. Watch the short video here.

It’s CFC-O time again…

Now-15 Nov: The 2013 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Europe (CFC-O) is starting again. CFC allows members of the community to donate to organizations and give to charitable organizations or give back to the community.

Whether protecting the environment, honoring military veterans, advancing medical research, aiding refugees or providing job training to the homeless, the CFC-O has something for everyone. For more information please contact Christine Nunez by email or phone: DSN 475-6133, CIV 09641-83-6133.

Positive discipline seminar 26 Sept: Come join the Special Needs Advisory Council (SNAC) for a seminar and interactive event that focuses on ways to positively shape your child’s behavior. There will be food, a "make and take" craft for parents (with a positive behavior theme), and crafts and games for children. There will also be an information table available with materials covering positive behavior shaping strategies. This program is for families with kids with developmental, educational or medical delays. 9-11 a.m. at the Rose Barracks Chapel, Bldg. 218. Call DSN 476-3221, CIV 09662-83-3221 to sign up.

Community Huddle 26 Sept: The Community Huddle is a bi-monthly, Town Hall style meeting, hosted by Garrison Commander COL James Saenz, for all community members to ask questions to civilian and military leadership and to find out the latest information on programs, events, construction, and other important issues happening in the community. The next Community Huddle will be in the Tower View Inn on Thursday, 26 Sept, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bulk Trash Pickup 21 Oct: Vilseck, Schlicht, Freihung, Sorghof (leased housing only) 22 Oct: Auerbach & Hahnbach (leased housing only) 22 Oct: Rose Barracks and Tower Barracks on post 28 Oct: Mantel and Steinfels 4 Nov: Netzaberg & City Eschenbach (North of B 470 & South of B 470) Trash must be curbside, in front of your home. Bulk Trash has to be out on curbside NLT 6 a.m. Pick-up is provided by contractors of the County Neustadt.

What will be picked up? Everything, that is too big or too heavy to go into the normal refuse container, such as: Furniture, mattresses, carpets, washing machines, dryers, radios, TVs, ovens, stoves, bicycles, strollers, and other items which cannot be dismantled, torn or broken down to a size that would fit in the regular refuse container. Each single item should be no larger than 80x40x32 inches and should not be heavier than 110 lb. Bulk trash consisting of metal (i.e. bicycles, washers, dryers, stoves, etc.) and electronic equipment (such as large appliances, small appliances, cooling devices, information & telecommunications including entertainment equipment) should be put out separately next to the normal bulk trash.

What will not be picked up?

- Normal refuse, recyclable material, Yard waste like cut grass, branches, etc...

- Hazardous waste - Tires, car parts, batteries, wrecked cars, motorcycles - Doors and windows (with or without glass), laminated floor, rouleaus - Construction debris - Night storage heaters Pick ups will be performed in three steps: 1. Combustible material: like upholstered furniture, mattresses, rugs, etc...

2. Electronic equipment: i.e. TV, PC, printer, scanner, radio, VCR, DVD player, monitor, vacuum cleaner, refrigerators and freezers (no permission sticker required anymore), etc… together with

Household Metal items: i.e. bicycles, ironing boards, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stoves (oil stoves and oil barrels must be totally emptied) etc…

3. Salvageable wooden furniture: (i.e. bed frame, wardrobe, chair, table, etc….)

Smaller electronic appliances (i.e. hairdryer, toothbrush, telephones, drilling machine etc.) should be brought to the drop off point “Company Bergler” in Weiherhammer, Etzenrichter Str. 2, Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. hour, CIV 09605-92090.

Any material not picked up must be removed by residents. For more, call your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.

Bulk Trash Pickup – County Tirschenreuth For Erbendorf, Kastl, Kemnath, Kulmain & Thumsenreuth Pickup is performed by the County Tirschenreuth upon written request by the resident (“Sperrmuellabfuhr auf Abruf”). For a blank form contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.

Bulk Trash Pickup – County Bayreuth For Speichersdorf Pickup is performed by the County Bayreuth upon individual written request by the resident per special application card (“Sperrmuellabfuhr auf Abruf”). To obtain a blank form of this special application card contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.

Flu shots 1 Oct – 29 Nov: Healthcare teams from both clinics (Vilseck and Grafenwoehr) will join together and vaccinate all eligible beneficiaries in order to protect our total force against influenza and its complications. In accordance with the below schedule, all beneficiaries will be screened in their respective clinic or school in order to determine eligibility and appropriate vaccination administration route (flu shot or nasal spray flu vaccine): Population Date(s) Times Location Main Effort 0630-1600 (M-T) Soldier Center Medical 2d Cavalry Regiment Soldiers 1 Oct - 29 Nov 13 2CR Medical Staff 0630-1200 (F) Home *VSK Elementary School Vilseck Elementary 3-4 Oct 13 0800-1430 USAHC Vilseck Students School *Vilseck High School 7-8 Oct 13 0800-1430 Vilseck High School USAHC Vilseck Students *Netzaberg Middle School Netzaberg Middle 15-16 Oct 13 0800-1430 USAHC Grafenwoehr Students School *Netzaberg Elementary Netzaberg Elementary 22-23 Oct 13 0800-1430 USAHC Grafenwoehr School Students School

*Grafenwoehr Elementary School Students

24 Oct 13

0800-1430

Grafenwoehr Elementary School

USAHC Grafenwoehr

Walk-Ins (Family Members, HQDA Civilians, Retirees, All Soldiers, Students, etc.)

1 Oct - 29 Nov 13

0800-1100 (M-F) 1300-1500 (M-T)

Patient Centered Medical Homes

USAHC Vilseck USAHC Grafenwoehr

* Parents of all students should receive documentation from each school prior to vaccination date.

Our strength is our community! For additional information, please review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm

Limited postal services 2 & 3 Oct: Oct. 2 at Rose Barracks (Vilseck) and Oct. 3 Tower Barracks (Grafenwoehr) Postal Service Centers (PSCs) will offer limited services due to equipment upgrade. Limited services will consist of accepting MPS items for mailing (APO to APO without postage or Insurance), Parcel Pick Up and Official Mail. Unavailable services on this day will include the purchase of money orders, postage stamps, Insurance on MPS items and the sending of items other than MPS (APO to APO). The CMR lobby will be unaffected by this upgrade. Normal service will return at each PSC the day after the upgrade. Your patience during this transition is greatly appreciated. Questions can be answered by calling 09662-83-2581 for Rose Barracks and 09641-83-6333 for Tower Barracks.

Free winter vehicle safety checks 3 Oct: The Safety Office is conducting free vehicle safety checks to make sure cars are prepared for winter driving.

Checks will include: tires, lights, defrost, emergency kits, internal carbon monoxide readings. The 2012 inspection indicated that 70% of all headlights weren’t properly adjusted and 50% of all tires did not meet minimum tread depth. 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center, Tower Barracks Bldg. 528.

Hispanic Heritage Month observance 4 Oct: Come help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on 4 Oct. with a free Zumba class at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center basketball courts. The class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. and is open to the entire community. From noon-1 p.m., head to the Tower Barracks DFAC for a special Hispanic menu. MAJ David Alvarez, 18th CSSB, is the guest speaker, and there will be traditional Hispanic Dance performances.

Fire Prevention Week 6-12 Oct: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). So, reduce fire hazards and “keep and eye on what your fry.”  Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave the room, turn off the stove.  When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer.  Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles (e.g. potholders, towels, rags, drapes and food packaging).  Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of three feet around the stove.  If you have a fire in your microwave, turn it off immediately and keep the door closed. Never open the door until the fire is completely out. If in doubt, get out of the home and call the fire department  Always keep an oven mitt and a lid nearby. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan (make sure you are wearing the oven mitt). Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, do not remove the lid until it is completely cool. Never pour water on a grease fire. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department.  If an oven fire starts, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. If the fire does not go out, get out of the home and call the fire department.

Sergeant Morales Club 7 Oct: The Bavarian Military Community Sergeant Morales Club meets monthly in the second floor conference room of the Tower from 1130-1230. All Sergeant Morales Club and Sergeant Audie Murphy Club members, and prospective candidates are invited to attend. We have a variety of events coming up in the next few months. For more information, please contact our club president SFC Jennifer Connelly at DSN: 476-4677 or e-mailat: jennifer.t.connelly.mil@mail.mil.

Women, Infants, and Children Overseas Program (WIC) The DoD offers the WIC Overseas Program to eligible participants living overseas. The program provides you and your family with several important benefits: nutritious food, tips on how to prepare balanced meals, nutrition and health screenings, and access to other resources that help you and your family lead healthier lives. The program is available to eligible participants living overseas, including: civilian employees, DoD contractors, military members and their family. If you or your family member is pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding an infant, or a child up to five years of age, please call our Tower Barracks WIC office in Bldg 213 for an eligibility screening, DSN 475-6821 or CIV 09641-83-6821. Or Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, DSN 476-3790 or CIV 09662-83-3790.

Ammunition Community Amnesty Day 8 Oct: If you know of ammunition or weapons that need to be turned in, drop them off at the next Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) #1 Community Amnesty Day for ammunition and explosives (A&E). From 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., come to the Unit Entrance of Ammunition Supply Point #1. Simply approach the gate and let the ASP personnel know that you have amnesty to turn in. They will take it from you on a “No Questions Asked” policy.

Retiree Appreciation Day 25 Oct: The annual Retiree Appreciation Day will come to USAG Bavaria on 25 Oct. In Tower Barracks Bldg. 244 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., retirees and family members will have the chance to renew ID cards, meet with JAG officers, receive medical checkups, get new information, make contacts and more.

AFAP Conference 13-14 Nov: The Army Family Action Plan Conference brings together Soldiers, family members and civilians to discuss how we can improve the garrison with local leadership and subject matter experts. If you have an idea on how to improve our community and would like to participate, please call ACS at DSN 476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650.

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.

Stay vigilant and report suspicious activities For emergencies off post call 112, the European emergency number, reachable from fixed and mobile phones, free of charge, everywhere in the EU. Bavaria Military Community officials are asking everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities as soon as they are observed. The safety of our families is one of our biggest priorities. USAG Grafenwoehr Military Police: DSN 476-2490/3397 or CIV 09662-83-2490/3397.

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.

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.

ACS is now on Facebook and Twitter (Follow GRAF ACS) or email usarmy.grafenwoehr.imcom-europe.mbx.acs@mail.mil for info.

Employment Readiness For anyone needing assistance with resume building, or one-on-one assistance, please call DSN 476-2650, 475-8371, CIV 09662-83-2650, 09641-83-8371.

1 Oct: USA Jobs, 10 – noon, Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 221 8 Oct: Dress For Less, 10 – noon, Rose Barracks, meet at ACS, Bldg 322 15 Oct: 10 Minute Makeover, 10 – noon, Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 221 22 Oct: Career Fairs 101, Interview Prep, 10 a.m. – noon, Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Have questions? Email EFMP directly.

9 Oct: EFMP 101, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Tower Barracks, Bldg 244, Room 219

Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help: Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.

8 - 10 Oct: It Takes Two, 8:30 – 3:30 p.m., Tower Barracks, USO Bldg 150 9 Oct: Community Meet and Greet, 10 a.m., Tower Barracks, Army Lodging 16 Oct: Community Meet and Greet, 9 a.m., Rose Barracks, Kristall Inn 16 Oct: Women’s Empowerment Group, 5 – 6 p.m., Tower Barracks, USO Bldg 150

Financial Readiness Services are also available by appointment. For more information on saving your money, you may contact your ACS Financial Readiness at 09662-83-2650 or 09641-83-8371.

8 Oct: Financing Your Education, 12 – 1 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 9 Oct: Financial Literacy, 12 – 1 p.m., Tower Barracks, ACS Office Bldg 244 15 Oct: Scrooges Secrets, 11 – 12:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 16 Oct: Coupon Class, noon – 1 p.m. Tower Barracks, USO, Bldg 150

Mobilization & Deployment Readiness 25 Sept: FRG Funding/Fundraising, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 221 16 Oct: FRG Basic Course, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 134 23 Oct: FRG Care Team Training, 1 – 3 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 134

New Parent Support Program Fridays, Through Oct 11: Great Expectations, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg. 322. (6 Sessions that meet on Friday mornings) Now – 11 Oct (Tuesdays): Infant Massage, noon – 1 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 Tuesdays, Through 8 Oct: Love & Logic, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 2, 16, 30 Oct: Little Hearts Apart Club, 10 – 11:15 a.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 322 Clinics and Informational Classes Every Tuesday: Breast Feeding Clinic, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Play Groups Every Tuesday: Tower Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks, Chapel Annex, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Every Thursday: Netzaberg, Teen Center, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through Walking Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322, 1 - 3 p.m.

Hospital Tours st Every 1 Wednesday (except for holidays): Visit Weiden Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby. th Every 4 Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby.

Every Other 2nd Tuesday: Visit Amberg Meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Amberg hospital lobby.

Relocation Readiness 7 & 21 Oct: Level 1 Newcomers Orientation “Welcome To Bavaria” 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 10 Oct: Successful PCS Moves 101, 1 – 2 p.m. Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 16 Oct: Military Sponsorship: Train-The-Trainer, 2 – 3 p.m. Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 16 Oct: Immigration Workshop, 11 a.m. – noon, Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 18 Oct: Spouse Sponsorship: Train-The-Trainer, 1 – 2 p.m. Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 18 Oct: Level 2 Newcomers Orientation “Welcome To Bavaria” Discover Amberg, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 25 Oct: Level 2 Newcomers Orientation “Welcome To Bavaria” Discover Weiden, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 322 Through 31 Oct: SGI/ATS Belly Dancing, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursdays, Rose Barracks, ACS Bldg 221 Every Tuesday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. – noon, Tower Barracks, Chapel Annex Every Thursday: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m. – noon, Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg. 322.

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 or Tower Barracks 0152-0293-4290 / 0152-0241-5226, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.

27 Sept: Children and Separation Issues of Deployment,3 – 4:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 1 Oct: Parent Child Communication, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 4 Oct: Parent Child Communication, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 7 Oct: Emotional Cycle of Deployment, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 9 Oct: Emotional Cycle of Deployment, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 15 Oct: Building Resiliency In Children, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322 18 Oct: Building Resiliency In Children, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks, ACS, Bldg 322

Walk a Mile in her shoes 18 Oct: Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program, Grafenwoehr Military Community, and Mission Partners present this great event from 9 a.m. – noon at the Rose Barracks Calvary Chapel to bring awareness to domestic violence. For information call 09662.83.2650 or to sign up log on to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ABAF2EAA8-3rdannual1

Exchange News Tower Barracks Shoppette closed for major system upgrade 25-26 Sept: The Grafenwoehr Express will be close Wednesday, 25 Sept. at 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning for a major server system upgrade. We asked that our customers plan accordingly.

Optical Shop one day closure 28 Sept: The Optical Shop in the Exchange Mall on Tower Barracks will be closed on for corporate training and will open for normal business on Monday, 30 Sept. We ask that our customers plan accordingly and we are sorry for the inconvenience.

Exchange Offers Resources, Assistance for PCSing Service Members The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making the PCS transition more affordable service members. The Exchange’s “PCS Headquarters” website, located at www.shopmyexchange.com, features several resources to help Soldiers and Airmen make a move as stress-free as possible. The site’s Get Connected function gives families a preview of local TV, Internet and telephone services available at their new installations. PCS Headquarters also connects families with Military OneSource, a place to find resources including childcare, personal finance, emotional support during deployments and relocation services. In addition, Military Homefront’s “Plan My Move” provides families with information on entitlements and benefits, checklists and planning tools, as well as information on employment and education. PCS Headquarters also offers downloadable, region-specific coupon books.

The Exchange Supports Healthy Kids in Lunch Program The Exchange supports the Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act by providing our school-aged children reduced fat foods. The Exchange will be providing healthier milk choices this coming school year in observance of the USDA’s implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which emphasizes the improvement of child nutrition as its focal point. The USDA has made sweeping changes in the nutritional quality of school meals to further reduce fat, sodium, and added sugars.

Office Source to close 1 Oct: Starting 1 Oct, the Grafenwoehr Office Source will close. Units and facilities must order their Self Service Supply Center (SSSC) through the new online Warehouse Ordering Web (WOW) program and the order is delivered to an Exchange store nearest to the customer for pick-up. See your local Exchange for details.

TKS switch from analog to digital AFN analog signal to the barracks has been switched to a digital signal. In order to receive the digital signal, Soldiers will need to rent a digital receiver from TKS for 11.84 Euro/month or 9.95 Euro/month without the VAT. For additional fees up to 80 euro, TKS will add other channels. Please visit TKS in the Exchange on Tower Barracks for more info.

Volunteers and other help needed Youth sports coaches needed Fall sports starts next week and we still need coaches for cheerleading, soccer and flag football. Contact the Youth Sports and Fitness Office at DSN 475-6655, CIV 09641-83-6655 for an application today!

Volunteers needed for Native American Indian Heritage Month The Equal Opportunity Advisors are seeking volunteers to be committee members for the Native American Indian Heritage Month observance. Committee members will assist in the planning, coordination and execution of the events.

This is an opportunity for community members to come together and represent the Native American culture. If interested, please contact the following EOAs by email or telephone. USAG Graf: SFC Gaillard (475-7215) janette.d.gaillard.mil@mail.mil; JMTC: SFC Fowler (475-8038) christopher.e.fowler10.mil@mail.mil; 2CR: SFC Thurman (476-5386) kenneth.r.thurman4.mil@mail.mil.

Meetings will take place 25 Sept, 2, 16 & 30 Oct and 6, 13 & 20 Nov. at Tower Barracks Bldg. 537, 2:30 p.m.

Paid music & fitness instructors needed CYSS SKIES Unlimited is looking for talented, experienced and self motivated individuals with a love for children and teaching. SKIES is looking for instructors in music (piano, strings i.e. violin, viola & guitar), all levels of gymnastics and tumbling, Kindermusik, swimming, and Mommy/Daddy and Me Fitness. If you are interested in earning money doing something you love please contact Tammy Weightman, the SKIES director.

Upcoming events at the Red Cross Please contact the Red Cross for registration and course details at Rose Barracks Red Cross CIV 09662-83-1760 DSN 476-1760, Tower Barracks Red Cross CIV 09641-83-1760 DSN 475-1760.

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.

Seeking Emergency Placement Care Providers The children in the USAGG need you. The Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Program trains individuals to become 24 hour providers for at risk children. The community is in need of more providers as the number of children in imminent danger increased due to the deployment rotation of family members. The training you receive will last you a lifetime and help you build your experience and resume. Call ACS at DSN 476‑ 2650, CIV 09662‑ 83‑ 2650.

Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation AAFES Movie Listing Tower Barracks listings, click here.

Rose Barracks listings, here.

Bavaria Community and Spouses' Club events Go to their Facebook page for upcoming events and club news. Over the summer the Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses Club (GCSC) disbanded and turned over its assets to the Vilseck Community and Spouses Club (VCSC). The Vilseck Community and Spouses Club is undergoing a name change and will now be the Bavaria Community and Spouses Club (BCSC) which will serve our entire community including Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks.

Limited care at Grafenweohr CDC Due to staff shortages, Grafenwoehr CDC will offer limited infant hourly child care during the month of August. If you are unable to reserve hourly care online, contact the Parent Central Office at DSN 476-2760, CIV 09662-83-2760 for assistance.

Bayern Rangers hockey team The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is looking for new players. The team invites interested players to practice: Wed, Sept 25, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Wed, Oct. 2, 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. in Amberg Sat, Oct 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Mitterteich Sun, Oct 27, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. in Mitterteich. 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 euro for a 90 minute skate. For more info please see the team page at www.facebook.com/bayernrangers.

Weekly activities All activities are from 6-10 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Warrior Zone, Bldg. 153. Call DSN 475-4309, CIV 09641-83-4309 for more.

Tuesdays: Movie Nights. Grab some popcorn and put up your feet every Monday. Feel free to suggest films you want to see!

Wednesdays: Texas Hold ‘Em. Think you’re good at cards? Prove it every Wednesday.

Fridays: Pool Tournaments. Compete to be crowned the weekly billiards champ. Pool tables are also available upon request.

Sundays are Family Bowling days Sundays: Every Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Bowling Center, kids bowl for $.50 and adults bowl for $1.75. At the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, we offer “All you can Bowl” for one low price. Call the Bowling Centers for more details.

Community Level Basketball Sign-Ups Through Sept: As the weather cools down, head to the court. Sign up through Sept for the Community-Level Basketball season. Call the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center at DSN 475-9024, CIV 09641-83-9024 to sign up.

CYSS presents …Rock Band Contest 2013 Starts 23 Sept: The Rose Barracks Youth Center is taking the critically acclaimed video game and turning it into a fullscale battle of the bands. Local winners will then battle champions from other European Garrisons! Youth in grades 6-12 may participate. The Netzaberg Youth Center starts their Contest on 21 Oct. Rose Barracks Youth Center, Bldg. 1706.

Steak Dinner Night 25 Sept: Enjoy a great cut of meat and a gourmet potato bar with all the fixings. 5-8 p.m. at the Patton Fireside Lounge, Tower Barracks, Bldg. 209.

BOSS Single Soldier Parents Group 26 Sept: BOSS is launching a new group for our single parents. This group will build relationships with single parents throughout the community. We will begin brain storming on what we can offer Soldiers who are single parents. 5:30 p.m. at the Tower Barracks USO. For more, call DSN 475-8822, CIV 09641-83-8822.

BINGO! 26 Sept: Try your luck with America’s number one game, BINGO! Try your hand at winning cash prizes while enjoying a dinner buffet. Only ID Card Holders 18 and older, please. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird 6 p.m., regular 7 p.m.

Grafenwoehr Tower View Conference Center, Bldg. 209.

DJ / Karaoke Night – Old School 27 Sept: Croon away the evening with your favorite oldies, or just come for the show. The Zone Sports Bar, Rose Barracks, Bldg. 607, 9 p.m.

Mass CPR training days 27 & 28 Sept: Are you confident you can perform CPR in an emergency? Could you do it on a toddler? What about an infant? The community is welcome to the Red Cross Mass CPR/First Aid/AED Event in Tower Barracks (location to be determined.) The training will be set up with qualified instructors to certify you in CPR/AED/First Aid. The class is $40 per person and open to all ID card holders. You can choose from these times to attend: 27 Sept: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. or 2-3:45 p.m. 28 Sept: 10-11:45 a.m. Space is limited. To register, call DSN 475-1760, CIV 09641-83-1760 or email.

Funtober Fest 28 Sept: The Funtober fest will celebrate the grand opening of the new ODR Complex at Camp Heritage/Dickhaeuter Lake. Starting at noon, you can use the climbing wall and ropes course and do archery and shooting. There will be basketball, football and volleyball competitions. Jumping castles, face painting, temporary tattoos and magic shows every 30 minutes. For entertainment, there will be story time, improve and musical performances. If you get hungry, there’s free

cotton candy and popcorn and there will be fish fryer. Do you like to win things? The give-aways are: A free trip to Edelweiss, tickets to the states, shirts, sports gear and more. From noon- 6 p.m. To get to the new ODR Complex, turn right heading out of Gate 9 (by the Shoppette) in Tower Barracks and head ½ mile down the road. The complex will be before Dickhaeuter Lake on the left.

The Bavaria Community and Spouses Club Chili Cook Off 28 Sept: 4 p.m., Bldg 301 Rose Barracks at the Kontakt Club House (Vilseck Commissary Parking Lot).

VIP Judges include Mrs. Saenz, GEN Piatt and others. Bring your best chili and your family for a great afternoon! Anyone who wants to try delicious chili are welcome. It’s $5 for adults and $2 for kids. Price includes chili, cornbread and dessert.

1st Place will receive $100.00 cash, a signed cookbook from Paul Deen, a brand new BBQ, $25.00 Thrift Shop Gift Certificate, and several other prizes. 2nd and 3rd place will receive a variety of prizes. For entry details: bcscrsvp@yahoo.com.

Family member Spur Ride 28 Sept: All Dragoon family members are invited to participate in the Spur Ride on Saturday. Age groups are, 6-8, 9-11, 12-13, and 14-18 yrs old, but parents need to accompany young children during the events. Everyone should meet at the Reed Museum on Rose Barracks at 10 a.m. The proposed events: Modified PT Test, Camoflauge Station, Weapons Assault Lane, Obstacle Course/Medical Lane, Weapons Simulator and Museum Scavenger Hunt. After completing the events, the children will receive a certificate from LTC Best. The Spur Ride is scheduled to last until 4 p.m.

Open MIC Night 30 Sept: We give you the stage, you give the community a show! Bring your own musical instruments, poetry, dance routine or whatever else you want and express yourself! The Zone Sports Bar, Rose Barracks, Bldg. 607. 6 p.m.

Upcoming MWR day trips Call Grafenwoehr Leisure Travel Services, DSN 475-7402, CIV 09641-83-7402 for more and to sign up for a fun day trips around Europe.

Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop Don't Miss Our Great Deals! 50% off pink tags and 50% off expired consignment items.

Watch the GCSC Thrift Shop FB Page for member specials. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 3 .pm.; Thursdays 11 p.m. - 5 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Grafenwoehr Bldg. 508. Want to give back to your community?

Volunteer! Help your community by consigning or donating today. PCSing? No problem; we will mail you your check. For more, CIV 09641-926-0377, online, or find us on Facebook.

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Facebook page. Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop: Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks.*The October sales are: All GREEN tagged items are 25% off! Super Summer CLEAROUT! Sandals, tank tops, shorts & t-shirts are 75% off! All Sales Apply to Color Tags Only. Time to keep warm and save on coffee & tea items, coffee makers, tea pots, coffee cups, tea cups, etc. 25% off! Open 10am to 2pm Tues, Wed &Thurs. Open Saturday 12 Oct. DSN 476-2649, CIV 09662-83-2649, or email for more information. Volunteers and donations are always welcome!

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Facility & Road/Openings/Construction/Closures Late opening of Rose Barracks CMR Lobby 25 Sept: the Rose Barracks Consolidated Mail Room (CMR) lobby will close at 7:30 a.m. and won’t reopen until 1 p.m. to allow for the annual cleaning and waxing of the lobby floor. This cleaning will include the lobby area where customers

access their mail receptacles and pick up Official Mail. Customers will not be able to access their mail receptacles until 1 pm. Official Mail customers may obtain service at the back door of the Official Mail Section. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we strive to enhance the facility.

Legal Centers one day closure 26 Sept: The Legal Centers in Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks will be closed for the entire day on Thursday. Normal operations will resume on Friday.

Central Issue Facility (CIF) closure 27 Sept: CIF in Rose Barracks and the CIF Annex in Hohenfels will be closed for customer service on Friday during their organizational day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Monday. Please plan around the closure.

TMP Fuel Point closures 30 Sept-1 Oct: Due to Fiscal Year Closeout, fuel cannot be issued while end of the year fuel accounting is being conducted. The TMP Fuel Points on Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks will be closed on 30 Sept. 9 a.m. until 1 Oct. at 1 a.m. For further questions, please contact the Grafenwoehr DFSP at DSN 475-7255, CIV 09641-83-7255. Please plan accordingly and note that this does not affect the AAFES gas stations.

Grafenwoehr Gates – Quarterly Barrier Maintenance 30 Sept – 5 Oct: Short delays and detours to be expected at the gates due to the quarterly maintenance of the pop-up barriers, traffic arms and tire-shredders. DPW will post detour signs where necessary. Please, follow DPW/Gate guard instructions.

Rose Barracks Fitness Center closure 11 Oct: The Rose Barracks Fitness Center will be closed on this Training Holiday Friday for annual cleaning of ceiling ventilation elements; detailed maintenance/service of all equipment; and, annual contracted facility cleaning services. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask for the community's understanding as we undertake these measures to ensure safety and hygiene standards are met. The Tower Barracks Fitness Center will be open.

Closure of Snake Road Now – 11 Nov: The road is closed so the Bundesforst can clean the area of downed tress caused by the strong winds.

(This is the road that runs along the south boundary of the installation).

Central Issue Facility (CIF) one-week closure 21-25 Oct: CIF in Rose Barracks and the CIF Annex in Hohenfels will be closed this week. Both facilities need to conduct a 100% inventory and will not be able to provide any customer service during those days. The units are kindly asked to plan the OCIE or RFI needs accordingly.

Religious Weekly Bible Study Velburg Truth Center meets for Bible Study every Wednesday at 7 p.m. In addition to weekly Bible Study, we also have church service every Sunday at 11 a.m. We are located at Alleeweg 2 Velburg, Germany 92355. Please email Brenda Means or call 0172-892-3771 for more.

Off post church services Eschenbach - Roman Catholic Mass Saturday services at St. Laurentius: 6 p.m. (1st Mass of Sunday) Sunday services at St. Laurentius: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Monday services at St. Laurentius: 6 p.m.

Tuesday services at Apfelbach: 6 p.m.

Wednesday services at St. Laurentius: 8 a.m.

Thursday services at St. Laurentius: 4:15 p.m. (geared toward children) Grafenwoehr

Sunday services at Friedenskirche: 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Family services every 1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday Monday services at Maria-Himmelfahrtskirche: 8.30 a.m.

Tuesday services at Friedenskirche: 7 p.m.

Wednesday services at Seniorenheim St. Sebastian: 4.30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of every month; 7 p.m. at MariaHimmelfahrtskirche Thursday services at Friedenskirche: 4:15 p.m., students’ service Friday services at Friedenskirche: 1-2 p.m. 1st Friday of every month; 7 p.m. 1st Friday of every month.

Saturday services at Friedenskirche: 4 p.m. Rosary; 6 p.m.

Gmuend Sunday services at Herz-Marien-Kirche: Alternating weeks, 9:15 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Thursday services at BRK Seniorenheim: 3 p.m. 1st Wednesday of every month.

Friday services at Herz-Marien-Kirche: 6.30 p.m. during winter, 7 p.m. during summer.

Goessenreuth Thursday services at Michaelskapelle: 7 p.m. during winter, 7.30 p.m. during summer.

Huetten Sunday services at Josefs Kirche: Alternating weeks, 9:15 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Thursday services at Josefs Kirche: 7 p.m.

Saturday services at Josefs Kirche: 5 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sunday services at Grafenwoehr, Vilseckerstr. 7. 9:30-10:40 a.m. Sacrament, 10:50-11:30 Sunday School, 11:40-12:30, Preisthood/Relief Society.

Grace Baptist Church in Grafenwoehr Sunday services in Grafenwoehr at Alte Amberger Str. 43, 92655.GrowGroups (Sunday School): 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. Evening Bible Study: 6 p.m. Homegroups in various locations during the week.

New Covenant Christian Fellowship (Non denominational service) Robert Bosch Strasse 10, Vilseck, Germany 92249 Intercessory Prayer, 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10a.m., Wednesday Service 7 p.m.

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 Army Education Centers – contract ends The current support services contract for Army Education Centers in Europe has ended. Unfortunately, the contract change-over will impact the delivery of education center support services in the following USAG Bavaria communities: Rose Barracks, Tower Barracks, Hohenfels, and Garmisch.

PLEASE NOTE: evening college classes and office hours for local college representatives are NOT affected by this issue.

Effective 23 Sept., the USAG Bavaria Army Education Centers will have reduced operational hours for general services until further notice. For Soldiers who are out processing or have other urgent matters, they can contact their local education center to schedule an appointment with the Education Services Officer or Specialist (Rose Barracks; 476-2753, Hohenfels, 466-2668). Appointments for DANTES, Army Personnel Tests, and other testing will potentially not be available until after Oct. 7. As an alternative for proctored college testing, check with the National Test Center (NTC) at the Rose Barracks Education Center; 476-2462, civilian 09662-83-2462. These services, as well as general education counseling, GoArmyEd portal account/TA issues resolution, FAST classes, and computer lab services will resume as soon as possible. Updates to the community will be announced as services are restored. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Today, a degree isn’t a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have. If you work in the aircraft maintenance field and are ready for advancement, Embry-Riddle can help. Our Bachelor in Aviation Maintenance degree lets you build on the skills you already possess, while laying the foundation for greater accomplishments. Students will specialize in one of two maintenance functions: Management or Safety. Plus, students gain a solid core of courses in general education, which prepares graduates for success in any industry, not just aviation. For more information on this program or other degree programs ERAU has to offer, contact the Hohenfels office at DSN 466-4139, CIV 09472-83-4139 or email Hohenfels@erau.edu.

University of Maryland University College – Europe UMUC Europe offers Associates, Bachelors and graduate-level degrees in a convenient online or face-to-face format.

Apply at the USAG Grafenwoehr Education Center located on Rose Barracks, Bldg. 223. UMUC offers many financial aid opportunities including FASFA, Tuition Remission, scholarships and Book Awards. Contact us at DSN 476-2462 or CIV 09662-83-2462 or visit our website at www.ed.umuc.edu for more information. You can also “Like” us on Facebook.

University of Oklahoma MA courses The University of Oklahoma in Rose Barracks offers degree programs to military service members and civilians in an accelerated format that meets the demands of the working adult. The university offers both Master of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations and a Master of Human Relations. We are currently enrolling new students. Email Carla Miller or call her at DSN 476-2069, CIV 09662-83-2069. Further information can be found at www.goou.ou.edu.

Summer courses in Rose Barracks: The University of Oklahoma is now offering a Masters in Education in Europe. If you are interested in earning a Master of Education in Vilseck, please complete the one minute online needs assessment. The university will use the confidential information to place the degree program in Europe.

National Test Center (NTC) new hours University of Maryland University College-Europe’s National Test Center (NTC) is now open Monday-Friday 20 hrs/wk from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.! Finish your degree faster by taking advantage of the many exams that are being offered at the NTC. The NTC offers computer-based exams for college credit including CLEP, DSST, GMAT, IT certifications, and many other professional certification exams. The NTC is excited to offer all five modules of the GED in a computer-based format. Call Kristin Wright at DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-83-2462, or email her to schedule an appointment.

Central Texas College CTC provides soldiers and their families with associate degree programs in many Vo-Tech career fields with both face-toface classes and distance learning (online) classes. In the USAG Grafenwoehr community, there are currently three faceto-face programs running continuously year-round. For more, email CTC field representative Chuck Sligh or call DSN 476-2362, CIV 09662-83-2362.

School News VFW Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarships Deadline 1 Nov: The VFW has two scholarships available for high school and middle school students.

Students in 6-8th grade are eligible for the Patriot’s Pen scholarship. Forty-six applicants will win scholarships ranging from $500-5,000. This year’s essay theme is “What Patriotism Means to Me.” You can find the application guidelines and form here. High schoolers are eligible for a $30,000 scholarship and $1,000-16,000 scholarships. Their essays’ theme is “Why I’m Optimistic about our Nation’s Future.” Application guidelines and form is here.

VFW Teacher of the Year Award nomination Deadline 1 Nov: Do you know a teacher devoted to education, their country and community? You can nominate them for the VFW Teacher of the Year Award. Teachers will be judged in K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 categories. Those nominating the must describe in 350 words or less why the educator deserves the honor. You can find more on how to nominate here.

Grafenwoehr Elementary School 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; CIV 09645-917-9254 DSN 472-9254.

Box Tops: Please don’t forget to keep bringing in your Box Tops to our PTSA. 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 Phone Numbers Mon.- Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mon.- Fri. 8:15 a.m.‑ 2:35 p.m.

DSN 475-7133, CIV 09641-837133

Vilseck Elementary School 30 Sept: NO SCHOOL for students. Teacher work day.

3-4 Oct: Flu Vaccine Clinic in VES Annex from 8:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

14 Oct: NO SCHOOL. Columbus Day. 15-17 Oct: School Pictures. Packet information will be sent to parents.

24 Oct: Fall Festival. PTSA & VES faculty present our Fall Festival, 4-7 p.m. Food, games, and prizes. A family event.

31 Oct: End of 1st Quarter.

Child Find: What is child-find screening? Preschool Child Find is a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 identifying children with developmental delays or other special education needs. For children under age 3 please contact EDIS at 09662-83-3221.

What is the process? A Child Find team made up of the preschool special needs service provider, speech and language pathologists and the occupational therapist screen the children for developmental delays. These free screenings take place monthly.

How does it work? Parent submits the Child Find questionnaire (which they can pick up in the office or find on the school website); they are set up with an appointment for the screening. When they come in for the screening the child must first pass a vision and hearing screen by our school nurse. Then they are screened by the team. If the child is suspected of having any delays the team will refer them for further formal evaluation.

Why is it important? When learning challenges are identified at a young age, early intervention can help the child with learning tasks.

If parents are interested, what do they need to do? They can go to the school’s website and find the link for Child Find.

Under that link is a questionnaire they need to fill out and email back to the email address provided on the form. Someone will be in contact with them within 48 hours. If they do not hear back please contact the school at 09662 832812 and let them know what happened. (Just in case the email was rejected as SPAM) Continuous School Progress Goals: Goal 1: By 2016 all students will improve competency with numbers and operations as measured by increased performance on assessments.

Goal 2: By 2016 all students will demonstrate improved reading comprehension through written and oral communication as measured by increased performance on assessments.

School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.‑Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.‑Fri. 8:25 a.m.‑2:35 p.m. CIV 09662‑83-2812 / 2673, DSN 476‑2812/2673

Netzaberg Elementary School 26 Sept: Johnny Appleseed Day. 30 Sept: NO SCHOOL for students. Teacher work day.

23-27 Sept: Picture week. Your child will have their picture taken sometime this week.

3 Oct: Fall Fest. 5:30-7 p.m. Food, games, and prizes. A family event. MPR. 11 Oct: School-wide Volksmarch. 8:30-10 a.m. Route throughout Netzaberg. Join us!

14 Oct: NO SCHOOL. Columbus Day. st 31 Oct: End of 1 Quarter.

P.E.: Mr. Gray, our P.E. teacher, is asking for old sport shoe donations of all sizes. Many kids forget their sport shoes and this way Mr. Gray can loan them a pair for class. All sizes welcome.

Library: Our school librarian, Dinah Tague, would love volunteers to help out in the library. She needs people willing to wash books, straighten shelves, label books, take pictures, and create bulletin boards.

Attendance: If your student is going to be late or absent, please email us at our new email address: NetzabergES.attendan@eu.dodea.edu OR call 09645-917-9184/9183, DSN 472-9184/9183 by 0830.

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; CIV 09645-917-9254 DSN 472-9254.

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.

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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 26 Sept: Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly, 2-2:30 p.m., Gym 30 Sept: No School for Students Are you PCSing soon? Please give Mrs. Ferdinand-Bessant a call at DSN 472-9233, CIV 09645-317-9233 so that she can assist you with your transition.

Is your student going to be absent? Please email the attendance clerk, Mr. Campbell at Willis.Campbell@eu.dodea.edu 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; DSN 472-9254, CIV 09645-917-9254 Find us on Facebook: Like our 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.

Homework club: Does your student need help with math, science, language arts or social studies? Come get the assistance they need! Meet afterschool every day, except Friday, from 1445 to 1600hrs. See the front office for permission slips.

After School Sports: Giving student the opportunity to play after school every Tuesday & Thursday in a safe environment in a variety of fitness activities. See the front office for permission slips.

School Office Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CIV 09645-917-9232/9233/9229 DSN 472-9232/9233/9229

Vilseck High School Free, Online Tutoring All U.S. military families can receive free online tutoring, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to http://www.tutor.com/military for more information.

VHS Facebook Page Vilseck High School updates and pictures are always available at our Facebook page.

School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CIV 09662-832864 / Fax 09662-832480 DSN 476-2864

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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 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.

Street Market: Herbstmarkt Through 29 Sept: in 90403 Nürnberg, on Hauptmarkt. The street market accompanies the Altstadt-Fest and provides you with delicious food and shopping. They are open Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Due to the difficult parking situation, it is highly recommended you take the train into Nürnberg.

Michaeli-Dult Volksfest in Amberg 27 Sept-6 Oct: in 92224 Amberg, on Dultplatz, Bruno-Hofer-Straße. Suggested parking (click for map): A small car park is on the other side of Bruno-Hofer-Straße (south of the fest site) but it is easier if you park on the large Siemens car park along Georg-Hillbenz-Straße. Alternatively, you can park at the Eishalle (ice-skating rink) at Am Schanzl 1, or a little further down the road (i.e. closer to the fest site) at the tennis court, Am Schanzl 5.

Baby and children second hand market 28 Sept: 230 different vendors will sell items for boys and girls, aged 0-14 years. There are also infant-basics, shoes, stroller, car-seats, toys, books, dvds, maternity-clothes, and much more. Location: Grafenwoehr, Jugendheim, Kolpingstrasse 4 (across from the Catholic Church, close to Gate1). Hosted by the Catholic Church Grafenwoehr (100% donation). Early entrance for pregnant women at noon! 1-3 p.m. For questions, please contact Corina Hausner.

Musical concert with “The Encores” 29 Sept: To celebrate 10 year sof making music together, the Lutheran Community of Grafenwoehr/Pressath as well as the German-American Choir „The Encores“ cordially invite you to a concert at 4 p.m. in the Lutheran Community Center (Martin-Luther-Strasse 4, right outside Grafenwoehr’s Gate # 1). No entrance fees. Food and drinks will be served.

Model Car Exchange 29 Sept: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in 90473 Nürnberg, at the Gemeinschaftshaus, Glogauer Straße 50, ph 0911-9898-763. The Modell-Auto-Club Franken (only GE but links to photos) holds regular exchanges four times a year. Entry is free!

Model Train and Toys Market 29 Sept: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., in 90469 Nürnberg-Gartenstadt, at the Gesellschaftshaus, Buchenschlag 1. Find new and used model trains, cars, accessories, literature, and many other things at this market (only GE). It is the largest model toy market of its kind in Franconia. You can sell here too, just contact the organizer at ph 0733-230-89989 (you'll probably need to speak German to them, get a German friend to help you out). Upcoming markets at this location: Sunday, 27 Oct. | Sunday, 24 Nov. | Sunday, 22 Dec. 13.

Special Farmers Market 29 Sept: 10:30 a.m., in 91320 Ebermannstadt, on Marktplatz (ca. 35 km / 20.5 miles SE of Bamberg). This special farmers market focuses on new and old varieties of fruits and the products made from them.

Corn Harvest and Bread Fest 29 Sept: 1 p.m., at the Oberpfälzer Freilandmuseum (open-air museum) in Neusath 200 (part of 92507 Nabburg, ca. 31 km / 19 miles south of Weiden). Corn Harvest and Threshing: In the days of old, threshing the corn used up a lot of time. But then, in the beginning of the 19th century, machines were developed, especially in the USA, that made this tedious labour much easier and quicker. Various machines will be on display at the museum, and horses will transport the corn as they did before machines took over their jobs. You can find more details in German here.

Beekeepers: A beekeeper will put up a stand at the "Kolbeckhof" with information about keeping bees and making honey.

Of course, home-made honey will be on sale, as well as other honey products.

Bread Fest: The highly popular and award-winning "Museumsbrot" with many spices will be sold fresh from the outdoor stone oven, as will be the "Brotkuchen" (bread cake). Admission (only GE) is € 4.50 pp, a family ticket for the day is € 11.

HAUSKIRCHWEIH at Tremmersdorf 1 - 7 Oct: Gasthaus Schmid at Tremmersdorf will celebrate a typical Bavarian Hauskirchweih and offers typical Bavarian Food. The menu boasts plenty of meat and potatoes from Tuesday 1 Oct-Thursday 3 Oct. On Friday, the revelers will dine on fish. On Saturday and Sunday 5-6 Oct, the Gasthaus will serve the Kirchweih specialty of goose breast, deer, stewed marinated beef and pork roast. Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday night enjoy live music and wild boar fresh from the grill. On Monday, the last day, there will be an all-out feast. Gaststätte Schmid Tremmersdorf: Kirchenthumbacher Str. 2, 92676 Speinshart, Tremmersdorf Tel: 09645 – 914528.

“Oktoberfest” in Pressath 2 Oct: In Pressath, Stadthalle (schoolhouse). The event starts at 8 p.m. The band, “Horrido Express” will play BavarianBohemian Brass-Band Music up to current party hits. Typical Bavarian “Brotzeit” will be offered. This will be a good alternative to the ”Munich Oktoberfest.” Free entry. Email here for seat reservations.

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.

Guided Tours Segway Tours The latest craze is guided tours through a city on a Segway. Various cities and locations offer those already; some regularly, some only on special occasions. These cities offer regular tours in German - contact them to see if they will do tours in English: Bamberg: ph 0911-933-250 or 09133-768-7819; Garmisch-Partenkirchen: ph 0173-4444-948; Munich: These groups lead tours in English. Segway Tour Munich and City Segway Tours; Nürnberg: 0911-933-250 or 09133-768-7819; Regensburg: Segway Tour Regensburg. Most large cities now offer Segway tours, for example Mindways Segway City Tours (in EN) has routes in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Köln, Lübeck, and Travemünde.

1 p.m. daily: Walking Tours of Nürnberg in English Nuremberg was once an imperial residence, powerful free imperial city and international trading center. The prosperous city provided the ideal basis for an active cultural and intellectual life and the arts: Even today numerous buildings, monuments and artworks still reflect its former importance. The guided tour through the Old Town offers information and insights on the castle, the fountains and wells, churches and art as well as the city itself past and present.

Meeting point: Tourist Office at the Main Market Square (Hauptmarkt). Duration: approx. 2 ½ hrs. Price: 9 Euros per person, plus price of admission to castle (2 Euros pp). Children under 14 free in the company of their parents.

2 p.m. daily: Guided Tour of 91541 Rothenburg in English, of the most important sights in the historical district Meeting point: Market Square. Duration: 90 minutes. Fee: 6 Euros per person, payable cash to the tour guide 7 p.m. daily: Guided Tour in English of 91541 Rothenburg, with "The Executioner". Meet on Marktplatz, no prior booking required. The tours take place every day and cost 7 Euros per person.

There are tours in German which start at 6 p.m., and also in English, starting at 7 p.m. If you click in the link and scroll down, you can watch a 5-minute promo clip for the executioner's tour (in English but with a lovely Franconian accent). The clip shows some interesting hidden places that you normally don't get to see.

Every Wed. and Sat: 1:30 p.m.: Guided Tour of Regensburg, in English - "Experience a Historical City" In the course of this individually accented tour you get to know the Old City, with its patrician towered houses, the cathedral, the Old City Hall (all from the outside), the Stone Bridge and the Porta Praetoria. Our well-versed guides will be glad to answer any special questions you have, based on your own personal interests.

Fees: Adults 8 Euros, Reduced 5 Euros , Families 12 Euros. Duration: 1.5 hours.

Meeting point: Tourist-Information - Altes Rathaus, Rathausplatz, 93047 Regensburg, ph. 0941-507-4410.

Closest free car parks are "Dultplatz" (Am Protzenweiher/ Oberpfalzbrücke); adjacent "Protzenweiher" (opposite Protzenweiher 27); neighbouring "Wöhrdstraße" (at Wöhrdstraße 18); and adjacent "Unterer Wöhrd" (Wöhrdstraße 60/62). There is also the "Donaumarkt" parking lot (Donaumarkt 1) which is "a walk across the bridge" closer than the "Wöhrdstraße" car park, but it's not free-of-charge, and it's blocked on Saturday mornings for the Regensburg produce market. From any of these car parks it's only a very short walk across one of the bridges. You can get a map of Regensburg's city center from the Tourist Info in the "Altes Rathaus" (old city hall) for free.

Every Friday: 7 p.m. The Nuremberg Nightwatch Tour, in English - with the night watchwoman Re-live history through original, funny and exciting stories with the historian Dr. Ute Jaeger aka the night watchwoman.

Discover the traditional parts of Nürnberg and enjoy its most beautiful sights! Meeting Point is the fountain "Schöner Brunnen", Am Hauptmarkt, 90403 Nürnberg (in the pedestrian zone). Fees are 9 Euros pp.

Every Saturday: 1 p.m. Guided Tour of 97070 Würzburg in English Your stroll starts at the Falkenhaus (location of the Tourist Info, ph 0931-372-398) with its elaborate Rococo facade, followed by a visit to the Marienkapelle (St. Mary's Chapel) featuring sandstone sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider.

Other highlights include the historical town hall building and the Romanesque cathedral "St. Kilian". From the bridge Alte Mainbrücke, you can enjoy fantastic views of the fortress Marienberg, the pilgrimage church Käppele and the famous vineyards. Tour lasts around 1.5 hrs, tickets cost 6 Euros per adult. Between 7 May and 29 October, additional English tours are held every Friday at 1 p.m.

Every Saturday: 2 p.m. Guided Tour in English of Albrecht Dürer's House in Nürnberg’s historical city center, AlbrechtDürer-Straße 39 (in the pedestrian zone). Admission is 5 Euros (normal), 2.50. Euros (reduced) Famous painter Albrecht Dürer lived in Nürnberg (1471 – 1528) – you might know him best for his “Praying Hands” –, and his original residence in Nürnberg’s pretty city center has been converted to a museum. Every Saturday, an actress in historical gowns offers guided tours of the house in English, telling its history from the viewpoint of Dürer's wife Agnes.

Every Saturday: 3 p.m. Guided Tour in English of the Church of St. Jacob's in 91541 Rothenburg.

A public and free tour in English of the famous StJakobs-Kirche (church). You only pay the entrance fee for the church: 2 Euros for adults; 0.50 Euros for students, pupils; groups from 10 person: 1.50 Euros. No reservation necessary! Duration: ca. 45 minutes. Meeting Point: front row inside the church.

Every Saturday: 8 p.m. Guided Tour in English with the Night-Watchman in 91541 Rothenburg on Marktplatz = Market Place. Take a walk back in time with the Night-watchman through the romantically-lit streets of Rothenburg.

Meeting point is on Market Square, the tour lasts about 60 minutes. Fee is 7 Euros per person, payable in cash to the Night-watchman.

Useful links in English for everyday life in Germany Find German zip codes: German Post's website Find German phone numbers: Das Telefonbuch English 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.