Bavaria Family and MWR Link

link February 2018

TOWER BARRACKS & ROSE BARRACKS

Super Bowl Weekend Events.... p3&5 Join Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation on a trip to Two Castles.... p8 Information on the 2018 Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run.... p13

ACS . LIBRARY . SPORTS . PERFORMING ARTS . OUTDOOR RECREATION . SPECIAL EVENTS

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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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ARTS & CRAFTS PRINTMAKING

February 1 & 8, 10 a.m.

February 15 & 22, 10 a.m.

It makes no difference how much art background one has, anyone can make a print. Students will be taught different techniques for making prints. To participate in this class enthusiasm is required. Basic drawing skills are useful but not necessary. Price: $20/person for two-week session (supplies included).

SKETCHING AND DOODLING

February 1 & 8, 1 p.m.

February 15 & 22, 1 p.m.

This is an introduction to sketching and doodling castles and other landmarks throughout Bavaria. No prior experience necessary - just an itch to create! Price: $20/person for a two-week session (supplies included).

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

February 1 & 8, 5 p.m.

February 7 & 14, 5 p.m.

Knowing how to draw is NOT a pre-requisite for this class! Begin to learn how to master technique and style during this two-week course.

Price: $20/person (supplies included).

JUMP START ON ART - VALENTINES

February 7 & 14, 3 p.m.

This course will be an introduction to how to channel your creativity, starting with a Valentine's card. Price: $15/person (supplies included).

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS

February 15 & 22, 5 p.m.

February 21 & 28, 5 p.m.

This two week class will show you all the ins and outs of the machine, stitches and using simple patterns. At the end of this course you will be sewing machine certified and will have a cute shopping bag to show off.

Price: $20/person for two-week session (supplies included).

JUMP START ON ART - WALL ART

February 21 & 28, 3 p.m.

This course will be an introduction to how to channel your creativity, starting with miniature wall art. Price: $15/person (supplies included).

RESILIENCY THROUGH ART

Fridays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Are you an active duty service member, veteran, military family member or civilian looking for a healthy way to cope with every day life? The Resiliency Through Art program focuses on the process of personal expression through art in a small group setting.

It is no secret that military life is filled with stress. From annual deployments to long work days, from TDY to PCSing, the daily demands on both Soldiers and their families are taxing. The Resiliency Through Art program provides a variety of art materials in a stress-free environment to help participants open up and relax through unrestricted creativity.

No prior art experience is needed or required.

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At USAG Bavaria Grafenwoehr, the Resiliency Through Art program is facilitated through the Heart & Home Craft Shop. Facilitators will be available to assist with the art materials, but there will be no instruction or evaluation. The sole purpose of the sessions is for participants to let their thoughts and feelings flow freely through the materials in front of them. Price: First four sessions are free. $5/session thereafter.

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WILD B.O.A.R. OUTDOOR RECREATION

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: OCHSENKOPF

February 4 Nordic Parc Fichtelgebirge offers numerous well-groomed cross-country ski runs. From easy hiking to challenging athletics’ ski runs, everybody will find a suitable ski run during this trip. Equipment fitting must be completed before day of activity. Price: $29/person including equipment, $15/person with own equipment.

SEASONAL RENTAL THROUGH APRIL 2018

SKI TOURING: GROSSER ARBER

Cross Country Ski Set | $175

February 11 Experience elevation changes ranging from a few meters to hundreds of meters while enjoying the fresh air, exercise and company of others that share similar interests. Split boarding is welcomed as well. Includes lunch on the mountain and lesson. Equipment fitting must be completed before day of activity. Price: $49/person

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: SILBERHUETTE

February 25 The Silberhuette is a cross-country skiing center with over of 50 kilometers of trails running over the Czech Republic border and back. Equipment fitting must be completed before day of activity. Price: $39/ person including equipment, $20/person with own equipment.

TWO CASTLES FEBRUARY 25 Germany is famous for its castles, and 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 fairy tales. Tour the world famous Neuschwanstein and the more sedate Hohenschwangau, both located in Schwangau.

Admission not included in price (entry per castle is approximately 15€/person).

Price: $49/adult, $39/child (Ages 3-12) $10/child under 3

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(include free monthly maintenance) Alpine Ski Or Snowboard Set $350 adult | $190 child under 12

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 8 9 10 10 11 11 13 15 16-19 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 25 26 27

Late Night Climbing Ski/Snowboard at Skiwelt Scheffau* Top Rope Belay Certification Cross Country Skiing at Ochsenkopf Prague* Boat Diving Top Rope Belay Certification Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Night Ski/Snowboard at Mehlmeisel Ski/Snowboard at Grosser Arber Rothenburg Ski Touring at Grosser Arber Dachau & the Munich National Museum Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Ski/Snowboard at the Dolomites* Top Rope Belay Certification Top Rope Belay Certification Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Night Ski/Snowboard at Mehlmeisel Ski/Snowboard at Grosser Arber Cross Country Skiing at Silberhuette* Two Castles Science of Diving Late Night Climbing

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TEMPERATURE BLANKET PROJECT

LIBRARIES

Rose Barracks Library: February 15, 5 p.m.

Looking to try something new or just spend time with people who have similar interests? The Rose Barracks Library is starting a temperature blanket project.

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

The basic idea of a temperature blanket is that you knit or crochet one row per day of a blanket in a color that coordinates with the weather. If you use eight to ten different colors and a different pattern on each day of the week, you’ll get a beautiful variation throughout the year. These projects are super popular, and it’s easy to see why — they’re fun to make, something you can do over the long-term, and have the potential to be passed down as an heirloom piece. Interested???? Come to our first meeting to get started. We are planning to meet once a month to see the progress, chat and have some fun. Beginners welcome. Crochet supplies not provided by the library. Supplies can be purchased at the Heart & Home Craft Shop.

Fall in love this February during Library Lover's Month. Visit the Tower Barracks Library or Rose Barracks Library during the month of February and select a wrapped book for a 'Blind Date with a Book'. We'll have a selection of potential favorites BUT you won't be able to judge these books by their covers - take a chance on book love.

SUPERHERO FAMILY NIGHT

Tower Barracks Library: February 22, 4:30 p.m.

Pre-register by February 21

Rose Barracks Library: February 27, 4:30 p.m.

Pre-register by February 26

Calling all superheroes! If you think you have what it takes to be a superhero then join us at the library for a Superhero Family Night. We will dawn our capes and masks (provided by the library), create a superhero identity and test our super powers. For children age 3-12 and their parents or anyone who is young at heart!

PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME

Tower Barracks Library, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Rose Barracks Library, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, projects and more. The Story Hour programs are designed for children aged 0-4 and their caregivers.

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DISPLAY

African American History Month

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CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES Parent Central Services is the first stop for all your child care and program needs. Parent Central Services staff can assist you with finding the right Sport, Instructional Program or Middle School/Teen Activity just for your child or youth, and help you find a child care provider that suits your work schedule.

- Child Development Center Programs: Full-Day Childcare, Before and After School, Hourly, Part-Day and Part-Time Preschool and Strong Beginning - Family Child Care: Full-Day Childcare, Before and After School and Hourly - School Age Services Programs: Before and After School - Youth Services Programs: After School, Summer Camp, Trips, Dances, Homework Assistance and access to the Computer lab - Youth Sports and Fitness Programs: Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Baseball, Soccer, Track and Field - SKIESUnlimited Instructional programs: Piano, Flute, Recorder, Violin, Viola, Horseback riding, Karate, Dance, Gymnastics & Tumble, Kinder Gym, Creative Art Fundamentals and Story Time Art - Kids on Site hourly child care program

Other services include:

- On-line registration, enrollment and payment - Waitlist - 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

For assistance contact CYS Parent Central Services Rose Barracks, B224 DSN 476-2760/2658, CIV 09662-83-2760/2658 Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Thursday: 8: a.m. - 5 p.m. / 5 - 6 p.m. by appointment only Closed Weekends & US Holidays usarmy.bavaria.imcom-fmwrc.list.cyss-info@mail.mil

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