USAG Bavaria The Link - May 2017

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May 2017

TOWER BARRACKS & ROSE BARRACKS

MEMORIAL DAY RUN TO HONOR MOUNTAIN BIKE WEEKEND

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COUNTRY FEST page 3

MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY page 79

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

SUNDAY, MAY 14

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WILD B.O.A.R. OUTDOOR RECREATION MAY 16: LEARN TO KAYAK! KAYAKING SKILLS CLINICS

KAYAKING SKILLS CLINICS May 16, 6-8:30 p.m.

Looking to improve your kayaking skills? Come out for an evening of paddling on Dickhäuter Lake and master those paddle strokes. Experienced staff instructors will demonstrate the skills needed to paddle like a pro. Price: $15/person

MAY 1-20

Open Water Driver

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Try Scuba Pool

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Night Fishing

EVENING STANDUP PADDLE BOARDING

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Black Forest

May 23, 6-8:30 p.m.

Standup paddle boarding is a great way to score some cool points while working on your balance and paddling. Join Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation for a fun evening of instructional paddling. Already have the skills? Come spend the evening paddling beautiful Dickhäuter Lake, mastering skills or practicing yoga. Price: $15/person

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Pottenstein White Water Kayaking

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Pilsen Liberation Fest, Czech Republic*

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Monday Evening Bike Rides begin

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Berlin

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Caving Day Trip

WATERSPORTS ADVENTURE

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Long Range Shoots

May 27 Feel the urge to try some extreme water sports? Take this opportunity to experience wakeboarding, waterskiing and paddle boarding for all levels! Visit a water park with a state-of-the-art cable pulling system that pulls the water sport enthusiast effortlessly over smooth waters. There are two beginner areas, one intermediate area and one expert area. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun! Personal flotation device (PFD), paddleboard and transportation included. Entry ticket not included in price. (40€ Day ticket includes water skis and PFD; additional 19€ for beginner wake board, 24€ for pro wake board, 29€ for feature wake board.) Price: $38/person

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Legoland

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Zipline Adventure Park

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Kayaking Skills Clinic

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Try Scuba Pool

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Advanced Adventure Diver

19-21

Paris, France*

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Fishing Classes

MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY TRIPS

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Polish Pottery, Poland*

May 28 Can’t get enough mountain biking, or maybe the Monday rides don’t fit your schedule? Sign up for these Saturday bike rides! Locations throughout the scenic Oberpfalz and Franconia areas vary. Good biking shape is needed to fully enjoy the experience. Price: $15/person, $20/person including bike rental

20-21

Inn River Rafting and Area 47 Adventure Park*

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Evening Standup Paddle Boarding

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Outdoor Rock Climbing in Frankenjura

INN RIVER RAFTING AND AREA 47 ADVENTURE PARK*

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Tandem Sky Diving

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Zillertal Mountain Biking Weekend*

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Holiday Park

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Watersports Adventure

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Mountain Bike Day Trip

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Two Castles

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Indoor Surfing & Skydiving

May 20-21 (Register by May 6) Encounter large waves and rapids on the Inn River, as well as sections calm enough for swimming.

This is a class three river, which is comfortable for beginners and still good fun for veteran rafters. The second day, take in the scenery of rural Haiming, Austria, or experience an awesome day at Area 47 Adventure Park. This outdoor water park has something for everyone: slides, jumps, ziplines or just lake side relaxation. Transportation, lodging and rafting included. Entry ticket to Area 47 not included. Price: $289/person ages 14 and up 6 • Family and MWR LINK May 2017

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LIBRARIES MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT

Tower Barracks Library, May 9, 4 p.m.

Rose Barracks Library, May 10, 4 p.m.

Dads, want to help your children celebrate Mother’s Day? Bring your children ages 3-10 to the Library where they can create a special craft and gift to show Mom how much they appreciate her. There is no charge and the children will have a Mother’s Day gift to take home. PreRegistration required by May 8.

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. STORYWALK®

Tower Barracks Library May 17, 10 a.m.

In support of Strong B.A.N.D.S. the Tower Barracks Library will host a StoryWalk® in conjunction with our weekly story time. Come and enjoy a story and craft, then join us as we read a short children’s story posted along a walking route. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

StoryWalk® encourages people of all ages to exercise their muscles and their minds at the same time.

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PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIIME

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.

BOOKS AND BRUSHES

Tower Barracks Library, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Join us as we team up with CYS SKIESUnlimited Program and the Heart & Home Craft Shop for a morning of art instruction from a professional art teacher. This class is for parents with their 2-5 year old children.

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

DISPLAYS:

Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month National Military Appreciation Month National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

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GRAFENWOEHR

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BINGO!

May 5 & 19, 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 May 13, 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.

ROSE BARRACKS

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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