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July 2016
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events.programs.trips CROATIA WATERFALL HIKING AND SEA KAYAKING
July 1-5 Begin your Croatia Holiday in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, hiking the most incredible waterfall‐terraced 12km loop, before making way to a restaurant perched atop a trout river. Continuing down the coast, a ferry to Rab Island takes us to beach‐side huts to rest, swim and cook as a group. Saturday begins a 3‐day, 2‐night kayak tour across sites just unimaginable: remote sandy islands, towering cliffs, a submarine cave, archeological sites and beyond. Price includes all travel costs, guided hike, 1‐night stay in huts, 3‐day/2‐night sea kayak tour with food and camping/sleep/kayak gear.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT
July 8, 6:45 p.m. Come out to the Zone and enjoy one of America’s favorite card games. Texas Hold’ Em is one of the most popular variants of poker and has fascinated players for many years. $25 buy-ins and rebuys.
WINE TASTING
July 8 Spend the evening relaxing at one of our little hidden treasure local wine destinations. Outdoor Recreation will take you to a Regensburg Wine Cellar, a Sinzing Winery, and the cozy Gut Loeweneck Cafe located on the scenic Naab River. Each wine outing offers a diverse sampling of German and Italian wines paired with various artisan appetizers. Price: $39/adult.
WHITEWATER KAYAKING
July 9 Join us for a trip that includes paddling one of Germany’s best kayaking destinations. By the end of the day, you will have paddled small class I‐II rapids and be able to paddle similar water on your own. Price: $59/adult. Contact Outdoor Recreation for details.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
July 9 For those who love to explore and see grand European sights, this is your city. Start out with a 2‐hour walking tour with a local guide then you choose your next steps. Check out Mozart’s birth home or feast on the famous Sacher Torte chocolate cake. Visit the Mirabell Gardens or hike up to the iconic Hohensalzburg Fortress. We will watch the Sound of Music on the luxury charter bus ride there so you might want to take one of the film‐based tours available inside or outside the city. Rich in history and character, Salzburg offers gardens, shops, museums and so much more. Price: $79/adult, $35/child.
EVENING OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING
July 12 & 19 Join Outdoor Recreation after work or school and climb some of great local crags. We’ll hit up a different climbing area each time we go out so you’ll get a tour of the surrounding wealth that is the Frankenjura Climbing Mecca. Price: $25/person.
YOGA HIKE EVENING
July 13 Through the power of yoga and the cardio of hiking, top off whatever day you’ve had and decide what kind of day will be tomorrow. Join your yoga instructor and adventure guide, as she takes you on a short evening hike up to one of her favorite retreats. Breathe and move through a vinyasa flow to end with a cool down hike and perhaps a healthy drink at a local biergarten. Price: $20/person.
KARAOKE
July 15, 7-11 p.m. If you’re looking to spice up your evening and enjoy a night of local performers singing and dancing to your favorite music, this night at the Zone is just right for you.
AUTO AND TECHNIK MUSEUM SINSHEIM
July 16 What’s this? Two fully accessible supersonic jets for you? The Concorde and Tupolev TU‐144 are located on the museum roof. There is something for everyone to discover: classic cars, motorcycles from all eras, huge steam engines, Formula 1 legends, classy sports cars, record‐breaking vehicles like the Blue Flame or Brutus, a military history exhibition and much more. A visit to the IMAX 3D movie theatre is an unforgettable experience. Contact Outdoor Recreation for details.
LAKE NIGHT
July 17 Enjoy two hours paddling the beautiful Steinberger See. Paddle over to the restaurant across the lake or explore the tiny islands from your choice of paddle board, kayak or canoe! Price: $25/adult. Contact Outdoor Recreation for details.
FC BAYERN SOCCER MATCH @ ALLIANZ ARENA
July 20, 5 p.m. - midnight Come join us at the Allianz Arena in München to watch defending DFB Pokal & Bundesliga Champions FC Bayern München take on Manchester City, led by former coach Pep Guardiola. $85/Includes ticket and transportation. Stop by the Hohenfels Post Gym to reserve your tickets today. Spots are limited.
CONQUER THE ZUGSPITZE
July 23-24 At least once during your time in Germany, you need to stand on its highest peak and kiss the historic cross! Day One: Hike 6 hours through the famed Partnachklamm and Reintal Valley. We’ll stay at the Reintalanderhuette, one of the most colorful huts in the Alps. Day Two: Continue up the steeper slopes to the Zugspitzplatt. Price includes guide, overnight in hut w/breakfast, cable car ride down, transport to Garmisch and klettersteig gear. Must be an experienced hiker. Price: $189/adult. Contact Outdoor Recreation for details.
RAINBOW LOOM CLUB
July 26, 3-4 p.m. Do you Loom? Do you want to learn? Come to our monthly Rainbow Loom Club and make some cool bracelets and more. Use our looms and supplies or bring your own. Lots of fun for ages 8 and up! Contact the Library for more information.
ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB
July 26, 5-6 p.m. Take some time for yourself and read a good book with us! Join our Eclectic Book club as we embark on epic journeys through books, with the added deliciousness of talking about them afterwards! Newcomers are always welcome.
2016 CHRIS SAUCEDO MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
July 28, 8 a.m. With some of the best greens around, you’re not going to want to miss out. The tournament at the Habsberg Golf Course is open to the first 18 teams to register, so stop by the Hohenfels Post Gym and register your 4-person team today.
BERLIN STREET ART AND GRAFFITI WORKSHOP
July 30 Uncover Berlin’s vibrant underground art scene on this 4.5‐hour private tour. Set off in search of some of the city’s best street art with your very own personal guide. See works by more than 50 local and international artists, including Blu, Osgemeos and ROA. Then, take part in a 2‐hour street art workshop and create your own piece of art to take home as a memento. Price: $189/adult.
SCHOOL AGE CENTER SUMMER CAMP
The School Age Center will be Cruisin’ through Bavaria this summer! Join us for 10 weeks of summer camp fun! Weekly camp rates are based on total family income. Spaces are limited and on first come, first serve basis. Contact Parent Central Services for more information.
VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED FOR THE FALL SEASON
Youth Sports is in need of coaches for the Fall season. Please help make a difference in a child’s life by volunteering. Your child may qualify to play for FREE if you coach! Contact Youth Sports or Parent Central Services if you would like to coach.
YOUTH FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
Until July 31 Sports offered are: Soccer (Ages 3-15), Football & Cheerleading (Ages 6-15) and Cross Country (Ages 10-15). A copy of a sport physical (valid through November 15) must be on file at Parent Central Services before the start of the first scheduled practice to participate in both practices and games. Stop by Parent Central Services to register or online at: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/ hohenfelscyms.html.
CYSS “ALL STAR” PROGRAM
Our staff work very hard to make sure that children are well cared for and have every opportunity to grow and develop. The ‘All Star’ program is set up to show staff how much we appreciate them and recognize their tireless efforts of caring for our Children and Youth. Please help us out by writing ‘star notes’ for excellence that you see. Each facility has a special location for the ‘All Star’ cards to be posted. At the end of each month, the cards will be collected and an award will be given for the caregiver who has the most ‘Star Cards’.
Try out our July Monthly Special......THE ALL AMERICAN SMOOTHIE. Made with fresh milk and three different types of syrups (raspberry, blueberry and vanilla) and blended with ice to make a deliciously frothy drink. Finished and topped with whipped cream to add that extra kick. Now, what can be better than that?
Contact Hohenfels ACS to register for classes in advance. INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED - AFN BAVARIA MORNING SHOW
July 5, 8:45-10 a.m. If you are expecting or considering increasing your family, get great answers to nagging issues by tuning in to Instructions Not Included, the ACS New Parent Support Program show that can heard on AFN Bavaria, FM 93.5! ACS professionals answer questions and concerns about pregnancy, labor and delivery in German hospitals, newborn care and feeding, stages of development, discipline, family deployment issues and so much more.
HEARTS APART COFFEE GROUP
July 5, 9-10 a.m. This program is designed to support spouses whose partner is on an unaccompanied tour or deployment. Share common concerns, ask questions and participate in social activities. Bring the kids. We meet at the Hohenfels Java Café.
DEBT BLASTER
July 7, 2-3 p.m. Do you have more than 2 credit cards? Hate paying interest? Learn how to get rid of debt quickly and save yourself thousands in interest charges. Let ACS Financial Readiness give you the tools you need in this quick, informative class.
RESUME WRITING
July 13 & 27, 10-11:30 a.m. Get some special help and insight into writing civilian & federal resumes and cover letters which are valuable in doing what you need done: separating your you and your resume from everyone else’s. We’re also discussing best practices in locating federal jobs using USAJOBS, as well as other important tips to getting noticed and hired.
HALLO HOHENFELS NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION
July 12-15 This is the place to be if you’re new to the community. In addition to learning some German language, you will explore local communities, a local bakery and butcher shop, discover Mobelhof, a huge home decorating store and spend the final day on a site seeing visit to Regensburg. Find out how your new community works without doing everything yourself and make some new friends at the same time. Special DOUBLE bonus: a visit to the epicenter of the rotations: the ‘Star Wars’ building AND a visit to the training area, a “Box Tour.”
SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP
July 20, 1-3 p.m. Is your upcoming PCS stressing you out? How do I plan for a PCS move? Are you lost and have no idea what to do? When should you contact your landlord to let them know you’re leaving? How much will the move cost me? Will my spouse be able to find a job at our next duty station? What am I entitled to? All these questions and more will be answered.
FAMILY KARAOKE NIGHT
July 22, 4-8 p.m. This fun event is open to everyone in the Hohenfels community that wants to participate, so share it with friends, families and neighbors. There are over 25,000 songs to choose from including classics, movies, hip-hop, pop and more. A good singing voice is not required.
SURVIVAL GERMAN 101 – 4-PART SERIES
July 25, 26 27 & 28, 5:15-7:15 p.m. An introduction to Survival German will make it easier for you to order food in restaurants, shop, travel, ask for directions and understand German doctors. You will simply feel more comfortable living in Germany. This could be the best use of 8 hours of your life ever. Important Note: These are sequential classes that build on each other. You need to attend all four classes.
SURVIVAL GERMAN 201 – 4-PART SERIES
July 25 & 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m. August 1 & 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The continuation into Survival German (Level 2) that will add greater confidence, vocabulary and enlightenment into your German language ability. It makes sense to speak the language if you live here, right? So take advantage of this FREE second level program.
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO JUST TALK TO? Contact our Military & Family Life Consultants for completely confidential professional “problem solving’. CIV 01522-422-1454 or CIV 01520-449-5704.
Ongoing Programs KIDS KONNECTION
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. This twice weekly ACS playgroup offers a fun and diverse format featuring music time, free play and special activity stations. Redefined for ages 6 weeks to 4 years, this program offers flexibility and opportunity to meet new people who are raising young children in our community. Bring your child, a mid-morning snack and join in on the fun.
CHILDREN STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY Wednesdays, 11 a.m. (Lapsit), ages 6 month-2 years Thursdays, 10 a.m., 2-5 years
BABY BOOT CAMP
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you think about it, the reason for Boot Camp, really the reason for any kind of training is to get ready for the ‘main’ event. This newly revised 7-part rotating program at ACS is for those who are expecting a new arrival that answers questions most books and programs don’t. Geared for parents-to-be, this workshop covers topics such as birth certificate process in Germany, breast feeding, personal expectations, bringing baby home and much more.
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BIKE NIGHTS Thursdays
Radlers... Our Mountain Bike Club rides the fantastic single track trails on post and helps you gain the skills, practice, and friends to participate in the Race Series Circuit. Joyriders... Join Outdoor Recreation for a local ride on many of the fantastic trails Bavaria has to offer. We’ll explore all the paved hillside trails and casual forest trails
GERMAN LEARNING & CONVERSATION CLUB
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Want to learn German or practice what you know already? Plan to come to our German Learning & Conversation program at the library and bring a friend! The more, the merrier, and the better the opportunity to practice what you learn!
COSMIC BOWLING
Saturdays, 3-10:30 p.m. We’ll have the lights out and the black lights on! Enjoy R&B music while getting your bowl on.
CYSS SKIESUnlimited Classes
SKIESUnlimited stands for “School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills” with the word “Unlimited” for the unlimited possibilities that this program provides Children and Youth. Classes include: Piano, Karate, Dance, Gymnastics, Survival Cooking, Junior Chefs and Tiny Tumblers. For more information on each program and how to sign up, please contact Parent Central Services.
Family and MWR Admin Office, B33........................466-2079 Army Lodging, B63...................................................466-1700 Arts & Crafts, B18.....................................................466-2538 Automotive Skills Center, B392A..............................466-2690 Army Community Services (ACS), B10.....................466-4860 BOSS - Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers......466-4708 Bowling Center, B14.................................................466-4611 Community Activity Center, B40..............................466-2670 Java Café, Kid’s Zone Library, B49...............................................................466-1740 Outdoor Recreation, H15.........................................466-2060 Post Gym, B88..........................................................466-2883 Special Events, B33..................................................466-4708 Value Added Tax (VAT) Office, B10..........................466-1780 Warrior Zone, B150...................................................466-3705 Child, Youth & School Services CYSS Admin Office, B33...........................................466-4718 Parent Central Services, B10.....................................466-2078 Child Development Center, B111.............................466-4706 School Age Center, B112.........................................466-2822 Youth Center, B72.....................................................466-4492 Youth Sports, B317...................................................466-2488 Civilian Prefix 09472-83-xxxx
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