USAG Bavaria The Link - January 2017

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January 2017

TOWER BARRACKS & ROSE BARRACKS

FITNESS DAY

GEARS OF WAR 4 TOURNAMENT

WINTER ONE ACTS

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

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

EDITORIAL | MWRlink USAG Bavaria Family and MWR Marketing B539 Hasting Street, Tower Barracks DSN 526-9072, CIV 09641-70-526-9072 bavariaMWR.marketing@mail.mil Information was correct at time of publishing. Check with activities for possible changes.

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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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WILD B.O.A.R. OUTDOOR RECREATION

ROTHENBURG

January 7 Rothenburg is the most well preserved medieval town in Germany. Join a walking tour of Rothenburg that begins at the city hall building and takes you through the fascinating attractions.

Be sure to walk on the city walls, see the criminal museum with its instruments of torture, the doll and toy museum and shop at the enchanting Kaethe Wolfahrt Christmas store. If you are tired of walking, take a horse and buggy ride and enjoy the view! Price: $39/adult, $29/child (3-12), $10/child under 3

SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIP WITH LESSONS AT GROSSER ARBER

January 7 & 21 Are you ready to start your winter sport hobby? Or just looking for a place to get out and ski or ride for the day? Bring the entire family along with the Wild B.O.A.R. and experience all that the Grosser Arber ski resort has to offer! Grosser Arber has 5 lifts and 15 kilometers of great skiing or snowboarding for all levels of experience. They also offer one of Germany’s best children areas and a toboggan area for those just looking to get on the snow. If you are interested in learning how to ski or snowboard, join us for lessons in your preferred sport. Lessons are approximately 4 hours.

Class size is limited to eight skiers and eight snowboarders. Rental equipment included. Price: $59/adult, $49/child 3-12, $10/child under 3. Lessons: additional $45/person 13 years and up.

Children 12 and under may take lessons through a German Ski/Snowboard school at the mountain.

PRAGUE

January 8 Visit the Golden City of Europe! The two-hour walking tour with a local guide will take you through Old Town, including sites such as the Astronomical Clock and the Charles Bridge. Most of the roads are cobblestone, so wear comfortable shoes. After the tour, enjoy lunch and shop, or visit museums, the castle and the cathedral. Price: $49/adult, $39/child (3-12), $10/child under 3

SKI/SNOWBOARD AT GARMISCH

January 28 & 29 Earn bragging rights by skiing or boarding at the highest point in Germany! Spend the first day at an elevation of 2962 meters on the Zugspitze. Day two will be spent in the Garmisch Classic area, perfect for anyone who loves a naturally majestic backdrop to their winter adventures. Suitable for all levels of experience. Rental equipment included. Prices: $169/person

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JANUARY 3 Late Night Climbing 5 Late Night Climbing 7 Rothenburg 7 Ski/Snowboard Trip with Lessons at

Grosser Arber 8 Prague* 9 Belay Certification 10 Late Night Climbing 12 Late Night Climbing 13-16 Dolomite Superski Weekend in Italy* 16 Belay Certification 17 Late Night Climbing 19 Late Night Climbing 21 Ski/Snowboard Trip with Lessons at

Grosser Arber 21 Basic Fishing Seminar 22 Dachau & The National Munich Museum 23 Climbing Skills Clinic 24 Late Night Climbing 26 Late Night Climbing 28-29 Ski/Snowboard at Garmisch 29 Two Castles 31 Late Night Climbing

SKI & SNOWBOARD WEEKEND GETAWAYS DOLOMITES* JANUARY 13-16

SIGN UP BY DECEMBER 12

GARMISCH JANUARY 28-29 SIGN UP BY JANUARY 16

FEBRUARY 25-26 SIGN UP BY FEBRUARY 13

ZILLERTAL* FEBRUARY 17-20 SIGN UP BY FEBRUARY 9

SOELDEN, OBERGURGL, & HOCHGURGL* MARCH 10-13 SIGN UP BY MARCH 2

WILDER KAISER* MARCH 31 - APRIL 3 SIGN UP BY MARCH 23 RC600 Tank Road DSN 475-8529 / CIV 09641-83-8529 grafenwoehr.armymwr.com facebook.com/BavariaMWR #WildBOARODR

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January 2017 The Heart and Home Craft Shop Class Schedule Sun

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Watercolor Painting w/ Jessi 1700-1830 $20 (Supplies Included)

Do-It-Yourself Framing 0900-1200 $45 (Supplies Included; Bring a 5x7 Photo)

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1100-1300 $15 (Supplies Included)

Intermediate Knit 2 Needle Boot Cuffs w/ Amanda 1100-1300 $15 (Supplies Included)

Sewing Machine 101/ Certification w/ Heather 1200-1300 $20 (Supplies Included)

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Check out our NEW classes!!!

To sign up for classes, come into Heart and Home Craft Shop or go online to: https:// webtrac.mwr.army.mil/ webtrac/ Grafenwoehrrectrac.html 29 30 Don’t forget to ask about our “by appointment only classes”!!

Sewing One on One Classes taught by Heather and/or Advanced Framing Classes Frame 6 • Family taught and MWRby LINK JanuaryStaff 2017

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Parent & Tot Snowman How to Finish a Quilt w/ Heather Painting w/ Niki 1300-1500 (Day 1 of 2) 1230-1330 $10 for 1 parent + 1 child $45 (Supplies Needed: Backing for your quilt top, ($5 for each additional child) (Supplies Included) Batting and Thread)

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Certification w/ Heather 1200-1300 $20 (Supplies Included) Parent & Tot Snowflake Painting w/ Niki 1230-1330 $10 for 1 parent + 1 child ($5 for each additional child) (Supplies Included) Sewing 102 (Placemats) for Teens w/ Heather (2 of 3) 1530-1700 (Need: thread & 1/2 yard of 2 different patterns totaling in 1 yard cotton fabric) -Sewing 101 neededHand Sewing Tree Ornament w/ Niki (Ages 8+) 1330-1530 $10 (Supplies Included)

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Learn to Knit Easy Boot Cuffs w/ Amanda Charm Bracelet Making w/ Amarilis 1130-1330 $20 (Supplies Included)

Winter Wonderland Lantern w/ Niki

Sewing 102 (Napkins) for Teens w/ Heather (1 of 3) 1530-1700 $45 (Need: thread & 1 yard cotton fabric) -Sewing 101 needed-

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1300-1430 $20 (Supplies Included)

Sewing 102 Infinity Scarf w/ Heather 1530-1700 $20 (Need: thread & 1/2 yard fabric) Cocoa & Canvas w/ Niki 1700-1800 $15 (Supplies Included)

Sewing 102 Empire Waist Blouse w/ Heather 1430-1700 $25 (Need: thread & 1 1/2 yard Jersey Knit fabric)

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How to Finish a Quilt w/ Heather 1300-1500 (Day 2 of 2)

Learn to Knit Easy Boot Cuffs w/ Amanda 1100-1300 $15 (Supplies Included)

Coffee & Canvas w/ Niki 1000-1200 $15 (Supplies Included)

Charm Bracelet Making w/ Amarilis

Intermediate Knit 2 Needle Boot Cuffs w/ Amanda 1100-1300 $15 (Supplies Included)

Do-It-Yourself Framing 1200-1500 $45 (Supplies Included; Bring a 5x7 Photo)

Sewing 101 for Teens w/ Heather 1530-1700 $25 (Supplies Included)

1130-1330 $20 (Supplies Included)

Acrylic Painting w/ Jessi 1700-1830 $20 (Supplies Included)

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Sewing 102 (Table Runner) for Teens w/ Heather (3 of 3) 1530-1700 (Need: thread & 1/4 yard each of 4 different cotton fabrics equaling 1 yard in total) -Sewing 101 needed-

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CLOSED This week for inventory.

Thank you for understanding

Heart and Home Craft Shop Bldg 607, Tower Barracks DSN: 475-6101 CIV: 09641836101 For updates, find us on Facebook!

CRAFT SHOP HOURS Tuesday & Friday: 1100-1700 Wednesday & Thursday: 1100-1800 Saturday: 1200-1600

FRAME SHOP HOURS Wednesday & Thursday: 1100-1800 Friday: 1100-1700 4th Saturday of Month: 1200-1600 *No orders taken 30 minutes before closing.* Classes are subject to change!

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30 ARMY COMMUNITY MONTH O F THE M ILITARY C H ILD

SERVICE

FOR FEATURED EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS IN JANUARY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

TUESDAYS

JANUARY 12

English as a Second Language 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tower Barracks B140

JANUARY 17

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

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

Love & Logic Noon - 1:30 p.m., Tower Barracks B140

Europe on a Dime 2-3 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

JANUARY 18

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

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

THURSDAYS

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

English as a Second Language 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

FRIDAYS

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

JANUARY 5

FRG Informal Fund Custodian Training 9-11:30 a.m., Rose Barracks B221

JANUARY 5 & 24

"Get a Grip" 2-3 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

JANUARY 9 & 23

Espresso Yourself 10:30-11:30 a.m., Rose Barracks B322

JANUARY 10

Morning Coffee with EFMP 9-10 a.m., Rose Barracks B322 Car Seat Safety 10-11 a.m., Rose Barracks B322 Marriage Workshop 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Rose Barracks B322 Afternoon Tea with EFMP 3-4 p.m., Tower Barracks B244

JANUARY 11

AVC VMIS 10-11 a.m., Rose Barracks B221

JANUARY 11 & 25

Espresso Yourself 4-5 p.m., Tower Barracks Lodging

A N N IVE R S A RY

JANUARY 19

FRL Training 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Camp Normandy B3144 Career Search 9-10:30 a.m., Rose Barracks B322 Bavarian Nights 5-6 p.m., Rose Barracks B322 A Globetrotter's Guide to Germany 6-7 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

JANUARY 20

Baby Boot Camp 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Rose Barracks B322

JANUARY 23

Welcome to Bavaria!

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

JANUARY 24

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

JANUARY 26 & 27

AFTB LEVEL G: Growth 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rose Barracks B221

JANUARY 27

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

JANUARY 31

FRG Informal Fund Custodian 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Camp Normandy B3144

Tuesdays with Family and MWR spoke with Christine at Army Community Service (ACS) about the importance of Car Seat Safety!

How does the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) help newcomers to military life? What about people who have been military Family members for years?

We offer Stress and Anger Management classes to help those garner tools with all of the constant changes that happen within the military lifestyle.

This is for those new to the military and those that have been part of the system for years. We often need reminders on how to take care of ourselves before taking care of others and our classes are geared towards that end.

How are car seat regulations different in Germany than in the States?

Germany's laws are more lenient than the US. We recommend all to follow US recommendations, for the crash testing data's results are what pushed for these laws.

How does the proper or improper car seat affect a child's safety?

Using the car seat correctly is important because incorrect use correlates to a child being 3 1/2 times more likely to be seriously injured during a crash.

What is a common mistake parents make with car seats?

Anywhere from 72% to 84% of child restraints show critical misuses. The most common forms of misuse are using the wrong seat for the child's age and weight, loose safety belt attachments to the car seat and loose harness straps on the child. This is scary because another statistic says 96% of parents believe their child safety seats are installed correctly. Meanwhile these misuses increase a child's risk of injury during a crash.

Contact ACS today to sign up for the Car Seat Safety Class Tuesday, January 10 at 10 a.m.!

B322 ROSE BARRACKS DSN 476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650

B244 TOWER BARRACKS DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371

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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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LIBRARIES

CHILDREN STORYTIME ON HOLD UNTIL JANUARY 18 Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

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

Rose Barracks Library Join us each week for pre-school story time – we’ll read stories, sing songs and get to know our neighbors.

SUPERHERO FAMILY NIGHT Rose Barracks Library January 24, 4:30 p.m.

Tower Barracks Library January 26, 4:30 p.m.

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. Pre-registration required

by January 24.

DID YOU KNOW?

Interested in some 2016 library statistics for Tower and Rose Barracks Libraries?

- Check-outs: during Fiscal Year 2016 a total of 160,128 library materials have been borrowed by our patrons - Attendance: 113,966 customers visited our facilities - Registered borrowers: 11,914 - Intra-library loans: 9,465 items have been requested from other libraries for our customers, whereas 10,145 items have been loaned to other libraries for their patrons - Public PC usage: 19,457 sessions - Collection: our libraries offer 65,194 books for all ages in all subject fields, 15,006 recreational as well as educational DVDs, 2,930 fiction and non-fiction Books on CD, 4,575 music CDs, 371 language learning kits and last but not least 1,599 Video Games in various formats

RESOURCES FOR SOLDIERS AND STUDENTS

It’s a new year and time to buckle down to some serious business.

Let us help you keep those New Year’s resolutions; get help with that upcoming term paper, study for the ASVAB, get college credit for a passed CLEP exam, start studying for your SAT, GRE, GED…Help for all of those things is available at your library. We have resources both online and in print that can help you meet your goals. Stop in the library or checkout http://mylibraryeu.armybiznet.com/search~S102 for more information.

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OUR LIBRARIES WILL HAVE A SPECIAL DISPLAY DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY TO CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.) is an American Federal Holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

Children’s Story Time Enjoy a different theme every week with stories, songs and activities

Wednesdays at Tower Barracks, B445 Thursdays at Rose Barracks, B227 10-11 a.m.

For more information, call DSN 475-1740/CIV 09641-83-1740

facebook.com/BavariaMWR

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