USAG Bavaria The Link - April 2017

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APRIL 2017

TOWER BARRACKS & ROSE BARRACKS

Month of the Military Child

Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month VACATION GIVEAWAY page 2

MOMC EVENTS page 3

Child Abuse Prevention Month SEASON OPENER page 7

EASTER EGG HUNT page 10

ACS . LIBRARY . SPORTS . PERFORMING ARTS . OUTDOOR RECREATION . ARTS & CRAFTS

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FAMILY AND MWR PHONE DIRECTORY TOWER BARRACKS

ROSE BARRACKS

Family and MWR Directorate, B539..........................526-9057 Army Lodging, B619.................................................. 475-1700 Arts & Craft Center, B607..........................................475-6101 Automotive Skills Center, B528................................. 475-6239 BOSS, B150................................................................475-8822 Bowling Center, B612................................................ 475-6177 Child Development Center, B260.............................. 475-7180 FCC Provider Coordinator, B539................................526-9059 Java Cafe’ Bar & Grill, B612....................................... 475-8252 Library, B445............................................................. 475-1740 NAF Civilian Personnel, B539.................................... 526-2081 Physical Fitness Center, B170.................................... 475-9007 School Liaison Officer, B539...................................... 526-9042 Special Events Coordinator, B607 .............................476-2948 Value Added Tax (VAT) Office, B539.......................... 526-9031 Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation, RC600................475-8529 Youth Sports & Fitness, B547.................................... 475-6655 Hunting, Fishing & Sport Shooting, RC600................475-8529

Army Community Service......................................... 476-2650 Army Lodging, B275..................................................476-1700 Automotive Skills Center, B711.................................476-2521 Bowling Center, B2201..............................................476-2576 Child Development Center, B2234............................476-2651 School Age Center, B2237.........................................476-2556 Java Café, B607.......................................................... 476-2360 Library, B227.............................................................. 476-1740 Java Café at the Library, B227....................................476-3699 Parent Central Services, B224...................................476-2760 Physical Fitness Center, B323....................................476-2214 The Zone Sports Bar, B607........................................476-2460 Warrior Zone, B607...................................................476-2942 Youth Center, B1706..................................................476-3144

"475" Civilian Prefix 09641-83-XXXX "476" Civilian Prefix 09662-83-XXXX "526" Civilian Prefix 09641-70-526-XXXX

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NETZABERG Child Development Center, B9010............................475-9478 School Age Center, B9010.........................................475-9490 Youth Center, B9080..................................................475-9393

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE TUESDAYS

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TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

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Toddler Play Group 9:30-11 a.m., Netzaberg SAC

The Marriage Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tower Barracks B244

Baby Boot Camp 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tower Barracks B209

Same Day Financial Appointments 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

Morning Coffee with EDIS 9 - 10 a.m., Rose Barracks B227

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

The Marriage Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

The Marriage Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tower Barracks B244

Afternoon Tea with EDIS 3 - 4 p.m., Tower Barracks B244

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English as a Second Language 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Contact ACS for Location

FRIDAYS

Financial Fridays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tower Barracks B244

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Citizenship & Immigration Workshop 10 a.m. - noon, Rose Barracks B322

Welcome to Bavaria!

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

Citizenship & Immigration Workshop 9 - 11 a.m., Tower Barracks USO AVC VMIS 10 - 11 a.m., Rose Barracks B221

SHARP Proclamation & Pledge 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tower Barracks Exchange

AVC OPOC 10:30 a.m. - noon, Rose Barracks B221

Child Abuse Prevention Month Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tower Barracks DFAC

A Globetrotter's Guide to Germany 1:30-2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

AFTB L-1: LEadership Through Understanding Needs 1 - 2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks B221

Europe on a Dime 3-4 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

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Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Signing 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., SAC Rose Barracks

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Resume Writing 9-10:30 a.m., Rose Barracks B322

Hands are not for Hitting Pledge 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rose Barracks Food Court

Car Seat Safety Inspection 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

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The Marriage Workshop 1 - 2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

Career Search 9 - 10:30 a.m., Rose Barracks B322 AFTB K-4: Customs, Courtesies, Ceremonies & Traditions 1-2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks B221

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Discover your Neighborhood: Weiden Contact ACS for times and meeting location

B322 ROSE BARRACKS

B244 TOWER BARRACKS

DSN 476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650

DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371

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WILD B.O.A.R. OUTDOOR RECREATION Enjoy a relaxing day in Prague!

KARLOVY VARY & THE ASIAN DRAGON MARKET*

April 1 Karlovy Vary is infamous for its history and spas. Stroll along the scenic colonnades while shopping for crystal, leather, amber jewelry and much more. On the way back, stop at the Asian Dragon Market for more shopping. Price: $39/adult, $29/child (3-12), $10/child under 3

PRAGUE* April 2 Visit the Golden City of Europe! The tour with a local guide goes through the historic part of town.

See various famous sights, including the Astronomical Clock and the Charles Bridge. Afterwards, enjoy lunch, do some shopping, visit museums, walk to the castle and discover the cathedral. Most of the roads are cobblestone, so please wear comfortable shoes. Price: $49/adult, $39/child (3-12), $10/child under 3

POLISH POTTERY, POLAND April 15 Boleslaweic, Poland is the heart of the pottery industry. To this day, factories continue to hand stamp the patterns on each piece in the hundred-year-old tradition. Designs range from original patterns inspired by the peacock to more modern styles. The pottery is made from white clay, and many pieces are microwave and dishwasher-safe. Visit different stores for a wide choice to start or complete a collection! Price: $59/person

GEISELWIND AMUSEMENT PARK April 23 Geiselwind, between Nuremberg and Würzburg, is an amusement park for the entire Family. The park offers rides for adults, rides for children, a petting zoo, a water show and more. This is a great day trip not far from home! Entry tickets included. Price: $64/adult, $59/child (3-12), $10/child under 3

TWO CASTLES

April 30 Germany is famous for its castles but Bavaria offers the biggest and best of them all. A building frenzy was initiated by King Ludwig II during his short reign, and while he almost bankrupted the country, the castles are a lasting testimony to whimsy and inspiration for fairy tales. At Schwangau you can tour the world famous Neuschwanstein, and the more sedate Hohenschwangau. Entry to each castle: approx €15 per person per castle. Price: $49/adult, $39/child (3-12), $10/child under 3 6 • Family and MWR LINK April 2017

APRIL 1

Karlovy Vary & The Asian Dragon Market, Czech Republic*

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High Ropes Course and Team Garden open

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Prague, Czech Republic*

4-22

Open Water Diver

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Try Scuba Pool

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Berlin

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Sport Shooting Course

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Herrenchiemsee Castle

15

Polish Pottery, Poland*

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Tandem Sky Diving

20

Try Scuba Pool

21-22

Advanced Adventure Diver

22

Rhine River Cruise

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Season Opener Event at L-Lake

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Geiselwind Amusement Park

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Salzburg, Austria*

29

Bungee Jumping

30

Two Castles

* passport required

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LIBRARIES MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

Children serve too! In celebration of The Month of the Military Child, military children will receive a surprise gift during the month of April after completing a coloring sheet. Sheets will be available to pick up from April 1-13 at both locations. The coloring sheets can be turned in between April 14-26 at either location. Upon receipt of the completed coloring sheet, children will receive a gift. Show your Military Child Pride!

GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES IN GERMANY

Want to start a garden but overwhelmed by how in a new country?

Baffled by the word GemĂźsegarten? Join the staff of the Environmental Division to improve your German green thumb. We will cover which vegetables grow well in our area, where to buy plants on the economy, when to plant your vegetables and how to decipher the German gardening language. Tuesday, April 25 from 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm at the Tower Barracks Library B445 Saratoga Ave. Free and open to everyone.

For more information contact Tower Barracks Library, 09641-83-1740 or Environmental Division, 09641-83-7711.

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EARTH DAY

Plastic pollution involves the accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habit or humans.

Many types and forms of plastic pollution exist. Plastic pollution can adversely affect lands, waterways and oceans. Efforts to reduce the use of plastics and to promote plastic recycling have occurred. Some supermarkets charge their customers for plastic bags, and in some places more efficient reusable or biodegradable materials are being used in place of plastics. Some communities and businesses have put a ban on some commonly used plastic items, such as bottled water and plastic bags.

According to the World-Watch Institute's State of the World report some 4 to 5 trillion plastic bags-including large trash bags, thick shopping bags, and thin grocery bags-were produced globally in 2002. Roughly 80 percent of those bags were used in North America and Western Europe. Every year, Americans reportedly throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags.

April 21 is Earth Day and in order to take part in reducing the use of plastics, Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks Libraries are conducting a "Bag Swap" program on April 21 at Rose Barracks and April 21 and 22 at Tower Barracks: bring at least 10 old plastic bags and receive a re-useable shopping bag from your library.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, April 14 | 4-6:30 p.m.

Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation lawn games

music

Easter Bunny

and a variety of prizes!

DSN 526-9070, CIV 09641-705269070 for more information, visit grafenwoehr.armymwr.com

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GRAFENWOEHR

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BINGO!

April 7 & 21, 6 p.m.

Grab your dauber and test your luck.

Play America’s favorite game at the Grafenwoehr Performing Arts Center and you could be a big winner. Early bird bingo starts at 6 p.m. and regular bingo starts at 7 p.m. You have the chance to win, win and win!

No one under 18 is allowed in the BINGO hall during play. Doors open at 5 p.m.

OPEN MIC JAM SESSION April 15, 7:30 p.m.

Know how to play an instrument? Have you been blessed by the gods with unbelievable vocals? Want to jam? If so, or just want to relax and listen, join us for an evening of musical fusion. Bring you and your instrument and have a wonderful evening jamming. We can provide some instruments and sound tracks for your songs.

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BOWLING CENTER RED PIN & COSMIC BOWLING

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 BOWLING Saturdays We’ll have the lights out and the black lights on! Enjoy the experience of being the DJ, dancing, bowling and relaxing in that night club ambiance every Saturday night!

FAMILY DAY BOWLING Sundays. 2-6 p.m.

We offer free bowling for Children when accompanied by a parent.

Starting at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. you can rent a lane for $30 and bowl all you want. Call the Bowling Centers for more details.

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