MWR Link E-Magazine July 2015

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JULY 2015

TOWER BARRACKS & ROSE BARRACKS

CYSS PARENT ARTS & CRAFTS WILD B.O.A.R. OUTDOOR MILITARY FITNESS CENTRAL SERVICES CLASSES & CONTEST ADVENTURE/RECREATION SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

FAMILY AND MWR PHONE DIRECTORY TOWER BARRACKS

Civilian Prefix 09641-83-XXX Family and MWR Directorate, Bldg. 539.......... 475-1350 Army Lodging, Bldg. 619.................................. 475-1700 Arts & Craft Shop, Bldg. 607............................. 475-6101 Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 528.................. 475-6239 Bavaria Stüb’l, Bldg. 209................................... 475-6200 BOSS, Bldg. 150................................................ 475-8822 Bowling Center, Bldg. 612................................ 475-6177 Child Development Center, Bldg. 260.............. 475-7180 FCC Provider Coordinator, Bldg. 539............... 475-7684 Java Cafe’ Bar & Grill, Bldg. 612...................... 475-8252 Library, Bldg. 445.............................................. 475-1740 NAF Civilian Personnel, Bldg. 539.................... 475-6886 Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 103................... 475-6426 Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 170.................... 475-9007 School Liaison Officer, Bldg. 539...................... 475-1770 Tower View Conference Center, Bldg. 209....... 475-6200 Value Added Tax (VAT) Office, Bldg. 539......... 475-1780 Warrior Zone, Bldg. 153.................................... 475-4309 Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation, RC 600..... 475-8529 Youth Sports & Fitness, Bldg. 547.................... 475-6655 Hunting, Fishing & Sport Shooting................... 475-8529

ROSE BARRACKS

Civilian Prefix 09662-83-XXX Army Lodging, Bldg. 275.................................. 475-1700 Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 711................. 476-2521 Bowling Center, Bldg. 2201.............................. 476-2576 Child Development Center, Bldg. 2234............ 476-2651 School Age Center, Bldg. 2237......................... 476-3144 Java Cafe’, Bldg. 607........................................ 476-2360 Library, Bldg. 2222............................................ 476-1740 Parent Central Services, Bldg. 224................... 476-2760 Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 323.................... 476-2214 ristorante Rosalia’s, Bldg. 227.......................... 476-3699 Special Events Coordinator, Bldg. 607............. 476-2948 The Zone Sports Bar, Bldg. 607........................ 476-2460 Warrior Zone, Bldg. 607.................................... 476-2942 Youth Center, Bldg. 1706.................................. 476-3144

NETZABERG

Civilian Prefix 09641-83-XXX Child Development Center, Bldg. 9010............ 475-9478 School Age Center, Bldg. 9010......................... 475-9490 Youth Center, Bldg. 9080.................................. 475-9393

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USAG Bavaria hosts the

FOURTH OF JULY HOMETOWN CELEBRATION to celebrate the birth of American independence with festivities including a picnic and fireworks.

Saturday, July 4, 6-11 p.m.

Tower Barracks Parade Field - Bowling Center, B612 adjacent to the Parade Field will be open - food/beverages will be available for purchase Fireworks display will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m.

EDITORIAL | MWRlink USAG Bavaria Family and MWR Marketing B539 Hasting Street, Tower Barracks DSN 475-8654, CIV 09641-83-8654 bavariaMWR.marketing@mail.mil Information contained was correct at time of publishing. Check with activities for possible changes.

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Dirndl, Lederhosen, rides, live music, fun and beer ...

Enjoy the special atmosphere which can only be found at the German-American Volksfest.

July 31 - August 2 Camp Kasserine

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Child, Youth and School Services

PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES

Call in advance to schedule initial registration or re-registration appointments: DSN 475-2760/2658/2851 CIV 09662-83-2760/2658/2851 Located in B224 Arty Street, Rose Barracks Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursdays 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. (5-6 p.m. by appointment only)

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» Child Development Center Programs - full-day childcare, hourly, part-day & part time for toddlers and pre-schoolers, kindergarten boot camp and kindergarten summer camp » Family Child Care - full-day childcare, before and after school, hourly » School Age Services Programs - summer camp, trips, hourly » Youth Services Programs - summer camp, trips, access to the computer lab, archery and bowling challenge » Youth Sports and Fitness Programs - golf, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, tackle football, sport summer camps » SKIES Instructional programs – classes will resume in the fall » Kids on Site - hourly child care program

CYSS Parent Central Services is your first stop for all CYSS programs and services. The Parent Central Services staff can help you find the right childcare, sport, instructional program, or youth activity to fit your Family’s needs.

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE: » Online pre-registration, enrollment and payment » Waitlist application » Free/reduced lunch school application » CYS Sitter referral » Babysitter referral » Family Child Care (FCC) referral » German Kindergarten referral » German Sports Club referrals » Deployment & Respite service » Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) » Volunteer/Sports Coaches application

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“Learn to Bowl” Club – Thursdays, 6 p.m.

9 Pin No Tap Sport Pattern – July 1, 6-9 p.m.

Try something a little different! If you always get 8 or 9 pins down, but can’t get that strike, come out and bowl today’s special. 9 Pins or more gets you that strike! All other scoring is the same.

Colorama – July 8 & 22, 6-9 p.m.

Experience Colorama and win money! Three colored pins are added to each rack. As the pins rotates and get mixed together, the colored pins determine whether or not a “money shot” is involved. Raffle tickets are provided to each entrant and at the end of each of the three games a ticket is drawn for a shot at the “Super Gold Money Shot”. Entry fee is $15 per individual for the 3 game set.

Scotch Doubles Tournament – July 15, 6-9 p.m.

Get your two person team together, roll separately and win as a team. In Scotch Doubles each person alternates rolling the ball down the lane.

3-6-9 No Tap Sport Pattern – July 29, 6-9 p.m.

Bowl like a pro and raise your score -- receive an automatic strike in the 3rd, 6th, and 9th frame of each game. Knock down 9 pins for a strike and challenge yourself like the pros with the Sport Pattern.

We provide instruction on fundamentals of the game and some coaching to help you improve your score. The program will run for ten weeks and if you participate at least eight weeks, you receive a bowling ball of your choice upon “graduation”. We’ll bowl four games each week and vary the formats in order to expose you to as many aspects of bowling as we can. The program cost $20 per week.

Red Pin/Cosmic – Fridays

Red Pins are added to the racks of pins. If the red pin is the head pin, the customer must notify the counter. If you throw a strike you receive a free game coupon to be used that evening.

Cosmic/Disco – Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Come to the club and bowl! Wait! What? Cosmic/Disco lights and music are played throughout the Bowling Center. Enjoy that disco vibe!

Family Day – Sundays, 2-6 p.m.

Enjoy some quality family time together. Children bowl free (fee for shoe rental) when accompanied by their parent (must remain in facility). Note: Family Day pricing is not applicable to special functions.

All-You-Can-Bowl – Sundays, 6-9 p.m.

“Rent” a lane for just $30. Up to ten people can bowl on that lane once you “rent” it. This is a bargain and a chance to have an inexpensive night out.

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Pillowcase Dress or Top

Tunnel Book

July 1, 9-11 a.m.

July 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Not sure what to do with all those pillow cases collected throughout the years?

Come join us - we will teach you how to turn those unwanted cases into a beautiful dress or woman’s top! All we require from you is a pillow case, ribbon, thread and a sewing machine if owned. All levels of sewing are welcome!

Fee: $15 (Supplies not included)

Basics For Bracelets July 8, 4-6 p.m.

Interested in making your own jewelry? This class will teach you some basic techniques to get you started. Leave class with a finished pair to wear.

Fee: $30 (Supplies included)

Apple Stamped Watermelon Table Cloth July 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Start your summer the right way by adding flair to your terrace with an Apple-Stamped Watermelon cloth for the picnic table. Using a white sheet, apples, and paint, we’ll create a cute and fun project. Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of excitement!

Fee: $30 (Supplies included)

Mod Podge Family Collage July 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Want to be able to show all your friends and family those treasured family moments? Bring in your photos, the photos of your family and we will help you present those memories in a beautiful way only you and your family will cherish for years to come.

Fee: $40 (Supplies included)

Homemade Peanut Butter & Jam July 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Want to learn how to make your own peanut butter and jam from scratch?

Come enjoy the company of others during this lunchtime class while learning to make peanut butter and jam. We’ll get to taste it as we make it! All supplies we be included as well as recipes to take home.

Fee: $35 (Supplies Included)

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Showcase a favorite picture to display in your house with this tunnel book. Only one picture will be needed and the finished image will have a 3D look. Stop by the shop to see an example and sign up today!

Fee: $15 (Supplies not included)

Homemade Chocolate Truffles July 18, 1-4 p.m.

Ever dream of working in a chocolate factory?

Well, we can get you half way there by teaching you how to make your very own chocolate truffles (mouth watering yet?). Come join us as we teach you how to make delicious strawberry crème, lemon crème, and orange crème truffles. A class you surely won’t want to miss.

Fee: $35 (Supplies included)

Do-It-Yourself Framing Class July 22, 6-9 p.m.

July 25, 9 a.m.-noon

The walls barren and all photos stashed away?

Want to be able to hang all those family portraits and don’t know how? Learn how to build your own frames. After taking this class, you will be a certified ‘do-it-yourself’ framer and will have all the endless possibilities in framing.

Fee: $45 (Supplies included)

Circle Skirt July 23 &30, 9 a.m.-noon

Interested in making your own fun skirt for summer? Bring your choice of fabric, thread, a sewing machine if owned and enough elastic to go around your waist. This class is available to all sewers of all skill levels.

Fee: $25 (Supplies not included)

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LIBRARY

Story Hour canceled for summer

Read to the Rhythm – Summer Reading Program Join us this summer with the USAG Bavaria Libraries Summer Reading Program “Read to the Rhythm!”

Registration runs through July 12. Weekly programs begin July 13 in Rose Barracks and July 15 in Tower Barracks. Mornings from 9:30-11 a.m. of each week features stories, activities and creative crafts - plus opportunities to spin the reading wheel for prizes when you bring your reading minutes log. This year as a special treat, Magic Maxx will present a puppet/magic show during one of the weekly activities at each location. In addition, join us for our ‘Road Trip’ special program on August 10.

July 13-RB, July 15-TB Week 1: Feel the rhythm Something is afoot at the Library! We’ll be testing our musical abilities by making musical instruments and playing a rousing game of musical chairs/musical note bowling.

July 20-RB, July 22-TB Week 2: Walk the line Shake, rattle and roll – move your feet to the beat. Show off your dancing skills as we line dance to a popular German children’s song and learn about German music from a professional guest musician.

July 27-RB, July 29-TB Week 3: Say what?

Test your memory as we play a memory game and Bingo. We will finish off with a fun craft (tissue paper music note for younger children and picture frame cube for older children).

August 3-RB, August 5-TB Week 4: Puppet/Magic Show by Magic Maxx Magic Maxx will entertain with a puppet show at RB on August 3 and a magic show at TB on August 5.

August 10 Special ‘Road Trip’ Festivities – Read a minimum of 500 minutes during the Summer Reading Program and you can join us for our ‘Road Trip’ at the theater - an exciting day of fun! This will be a special treat to reward all our participants and celebrate a successful program! Complete your Passport and have it stamped during at least three programs (including the Road Trip) and you can enter our special drawing at the Road Trip festivities.

Contact the Library for more information about the Summer Reading Program or any other Library related program or activity.

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To help prepare for the Summer Reading Programs, the Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks weekly Children’s story hour are taking a break July 1- September 4. For more information concerning this year's Summer Reading Program or the Story Time, please contact DSN 475-1740, CIV 09641-83-1740.

Story Time Art Every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Tower Barracks Library: "Story Time Art" for parents with their 2-5 year old children; join us as we team up with CYSS SKIES Unlimited Program and the Heart & Home Craft Shop for a morning of art instruction from a professional art teacher.

Library has reference books available if needed. Registration is through CYSS Parent Central Services DSN 476-2760, CIV 09662-83-2760.

Military History Group July 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Tower Barracks Library. Topic: Battle of Kursk. Volunteer presenters welcome. Contact the Library at DSN 475-1740, CIV 09641-83-1740 if you are interested in being a presenter for future meetings.

Displays Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month, National Grilling Month, European Travel

Friday Night BBQ Serving Beef Baby Back Ribs, BBQ Pork Spare Ribs, Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken, Beef Brisket and BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich.

All entrées served with a choice of side item.

On Fridays, the bar is open until 10 p.m.

OPEN FOR LUNCH

Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

JOIN US FOR DINNER

Wednesdays - Fridays, 5- 8 p.m.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

The Bavaria Stüb’l is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal with Friends and Family alike - great Burgers, Sandwiches and Bavarian Cuisine. We are offering healthy alternatives with our meals. On all menu items substitute fries with a side salad.

Enjoy authentic Italian pizzas & pastas Menu available at www.grafenwoehr.armymwr.com TAKE OUT SERVICE: DSN 476-3699 | CIV 09662-83-3699

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Wild B.O.A.R. Bavaria Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

CLIMBING HALL

The perfect place to train for the challenging climbing in Bavaria. We offer bouldering, top rope climbing, sport lead climbing and belay certification classes.

CLIMBING HALL HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday: Closed

HIGH ROPES COURSE

A state of the art facility that provides participants with an adrenaline charges experience. Located at three different heights, 46 different challenge elements and 5 zip lines.

Closed until further notice for maintenance.

DISC GOLF

Are your ready to try a new way to enjoy the outdoors?

Experience our new 9 hole disc golf course. Disc golf is played much like traditional golf, but instead of balls, players use discs/Frisbees.

PAINTBALL

Whatever your taste is: Paintball, Speed Ball or Woodland we have you covered. With our woodland courses, private groups or military units can enjoy a quality activity.

OTHER SERVICES & ACTIVITIES • • • • •

Equipment Checkout Cabins & Camp Sites Nature Trails Mountain Bike Rides Leisure Travel

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HUNTING, FISHING & SPORT SHOOTING PROGRAM TRAP & SKEET RANGE

No weapon license is required to use any of the ranges.

If you don't have your own weapon or a bow to use thats ok! You can rent one from us. Ranges are open every other weekend.

SUMMER HOURS (APRIL-OCTOBER) Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

RIFLE, PISTOL & BOW RANGES Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FISHING

FISHING CLASSES JULY 17-19 Cost: $65 per person.

Sign-up required one week prior to event.

SKYDIVING

TANDEM JUMP, JULY 3

SCUBA DIVING

We provide training and certification.

Contact us for details.

Join us for lunch or a cold beverage and enjoy the great outdoors.

Open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Closed Wednesdays

July 11-12

We travel to Haiming, Austria for some white water rafting on the Inns River with Faszinatour (Rafting Company). This class III river is appropriate for beginners and still great fun for experienced rafters.

On the Inns River you will not only encounter large waves and rapids, you will have calm sections as well where you may choose to swim.

The second day you have the option of taking in the scenery of rural Haiming or experience an awesome day at Area 47. This outdoor water park has something for everyone. Pack your towel and enjoy the slides, jumps, zip lines, or just relax at lake side.

Cost: $239. Includes transportation, lodging, breakfast and rafting experience. Entry fee to Area 47 not included in trip price. Passport required.

Kaltenberg by Night - Medieval Festival July 11

The Kaltenberg Knight`s Tournament is one of Europe’s most well known. In this festival you will find over 100 live workshops, presenting their medieval handicrafts while souvenirs and food can be found at the medieval market. Price: $49 per adult, $39 per child (3-12), $10 per child under 3. You may book tickets €17-45) for the fest and joust early.

Kaltenberg by Day July 19

This festival offers a day of fun and excitement for the entire family.

Throughout the fest grounds actors demonstrate period skills and shows to enchant and entertain the crowd. There are also tradesmen selling wares of the period and great food. Don’t miss the grand parade which culminates at 1 p.m. each day. The joust performance - involving all participants - with riders and horses in the stadium ends the day with a bang. Price: $49 per adult, $39 per child (3-12), $10 per child under 3. You may book tickets (€17-45) for the fest and joust early.

Overnight Trip to Budapest, Hungary September 3-7

TRIPS - ADVENTURE, DAY AND OVERNIGHT

Austria - White Water Rafting & Area 47

Budapest is known by several names, "Pearl of the Danube", "Paris of the East" and "Queen of the Danube". Budapest is a large city steeped in history; famous for its Jewish Quarter, Heroes' Square, Royal Palace, the Raul Wallenberg Garden with the Holocaust Memorial, Castile Hill and Fisherman's Bastion, Turkish Baths, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Dohany Street Synagogue, the Opera House and the Chain Bridge. Budapest has something to offer everyone, both young and old alike. Trip includes transportation, city tour, the Fisherman's Bastion, the Opera House and hotel accommodation with breakfast buffet.

Cost: $439 per adult in double room, $529 single room, $329 per child (3-12), $269 per child under 3. Passport required.

Contact and Register: Wild B.O.A.R. Leisure Travel - RC600 Tank Road, Tower Barracks DSN 475-8529 CIV 09641-83-8529 Sign up: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Grafenwoehrrectrac.html PASSPORT guide featuring all trips and adventures available at Wild B.O.A.R. - Bavaria Outdoor Adventure & Recreation Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks • 13

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Military Fitness

Specialist Certification

USAG BAVARIA SPORTS & FITNESS TO HOST AFAA MILITARY FITNESS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION AUGUST 28-30, 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER, B170, TOWER BARRACKS

THE MILITARY FITNESS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION COMBINES THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS AND GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS. This course is designed to assist active duty military members and civilians working with military members. It is designed to increase participants' fitness knowledge and programming skills and will be beneficial for anyone who plans, implements, and/or leads physical training sessions and programs for military members. The course includes supplemental training concepts for Fitness Improvement (or remedial) Programs and enhanced fitness programs. The certified Military Fitness Specialist will be able to instruct specific group fitness classes, unit physical training sessions, and provide appropriate orientations and program designs for member groups and individuals. This certification is valid for a period of two years.

Cost: $366.75 Includes: Three-day certification workshop, including lectures and practical demonstration, study guide, written and practical exams, one-year AFAA membership, and subscription to American Fitness magazine (does not include postage to addresses outside the U.S.). 15 CEUs for AFAA certified professionals. Registration/payment deadline is July 31.

Prerequisites: Early registration and pre-study are suggested. Group exercise and/or personal training experience is recommended.

Pre-study materials: Personal Fitness Training Theory & Practice textbook and Personal Fitness Trainer certification study guide and Fitness Theory & Practice textbook and Primary Group Exercise Certification study guide.

Personal Fitness Training: Theory & Practice ($69 plus tax and shipping) and Fitness: Theory & Practice ($69 plus tax and shipping) are the required textbooks for this workshop and are not included in the course price (if both textbooks are purchased together, a 20% discount will apply). To order the textbooks, contact Felix Rojas at 800-225-2322 x277 or felix@afaa. com. Please order at least 6 weeks prior to course.

Current CPR required before certificate is issued.

For CEU credit only (not for certification), $191.25. Receive 15 CEUs. Registered participants unable to attend the course shall receive a credit with AFAA. Credits may be used up to one year from date of course. No refunds!

For more information or to register contact the USAG Bavaria Sports & Fitness Office at DSN 475-8207, CIV 09641-83-8207 or email: usarmy.grafenwoehr.imcom-fmwrc.list.sports-and-fitness@mail.mil Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks • 15