Spring Bazaar: It’s back! Honor the Fallen: Join the Murph Challenge Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe
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the
FAMILY & MWR
Bulletin
Welcome Edition
...Proudly Serving Those Who Serve!
CONTENTS FEATURES
COMMANDER COL Jason W. Condrey DEPUTY TO THE COMMANDER Kathryn E. McNeely
Spring Bazaar ......................................6 Employee Spotlight.............................9 Bicycle Repair......................................10
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR CSM Billy J. Norman FAMILY & MWR DIRECTOR Joseph L. Johnson
IN EVERY ISSUE
FAMILY & MWR ACTING
Recipe...............................................24
MARKETING CHIEF Brittany Mbuyamba LAYOUT & DESIGN Diana Lopez Hansen
The Bulletin is an unofficial quarterly publication for Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation activities within U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or e n d o r e s e d b y, t h e U . S . Government and its’ agencies.
All listings are current as of press time. Please call facilities to confirm dates and times, or check our website at: s t u t t g a r t . a r m y m w r. c o m
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Open to:
ALL MILITARY ID CARDHOLDERS | NATO FORCES | CIVILIANS | RESERVISTS WITH TDY ORDERS
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Volunteer registration deadline Apr. 15.
MAY 6 - 9 Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fitness Center & Parade Field
Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
P A N Z E R
K A S E R N E
Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
COVID-19 may affect event. Stay informed! Check our website or Facebook prior to visiting.
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We all know what happened in 2020… the Spring Bazaar, one of the largest events in USAG Stuttgart, was cancelled at the last minute. Now, it’s 2021, and the Spring Bazaar is back! Not only that, it’s coming back with a new date and a new location. And, in consideration of the safety of our shoppers, COVID-19 protective measures will be in place; therefore, we’ve added an extra day of shopping! Harriet R. Tubman OES and Family & MWR, will host this shopping extravaganza May 6-9 on Panzer Kaserne, in the Panzer Fitness Center and in the tent on Panzer Parade Field, in front of the Garrison Headquarters. Shop ‘til you drop on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For shoppers, the Spring Bazaar is all about getting those coveted collectibles from across Europe without ever having to leave USAG Stuttgart. Over 70 vendors will offer antiques, home 6 | STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM
décor, jewelry, artwork, cheese, wine, pottery, and more. Additionally, it will be Mother’s Day weekend, and the Spring Bazaar will be the perfect place to shop for all the lovely mothers out there and surprise them with
something unique. While shopping, remember to visit our Spring Bazaar sponsors: Stuttgart Marriott Hotel Sindelfingen, First Command Europe, BMW Military Sales, and Ramstein Used Cars. For the greater Stuttgart military community, proceeds from the Bazaar are returned in the form of scholarships
70 and donations. Harriet R. Tubman OES has awarded $10-17K per year to community members and organizations, paying childcare bills for lower enlisted families, sending care packages to deployed Service Members, organizing bus trips to Christmas markets, and providing support to high school sports teams and the Girl Scouts.
to work for set-up, crossing guards, parking attendants, and hospitality. To volunteer at the Bazaar, go to https:// vmis.armyfamilywebportal.com/volunteer/opportunities and search “Spring Bazaar”. Make sure you register by Apr. 15. For volunteer registration assistance, please call ACS DSN 596-3362 / CIV 09641-70-596-3362.
The Bazaar is open to all valid Military Scan here to register for volunteering!
ID cardholders, NATO Forces, civilians, and reservists with TDY orders. Visa, MC, American Express, dollars, and euros are accepted. No pets allowed. Due to COVID-19, events are subject to change.
MAY 6 - 9
By Joel Wasko
Fitness Center & Parade Field PANZER KASERNE
In order for such a grand event, with thousands of visitors, to run smoothly, it requires a lot of support. Hundreds of volunteers help to construct the tent, mark vendor areas, and place tables and benches. Volunteers are needed prior to, during, and after the event Stay updated with the latest information by visiting STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM or “like” the Facebook Page “Stuttgart MWR Spring Bazaar”. STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM | 7
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IT’S TIME TO RIDE
There is nothing like riding against the wind, taking in the fresh air, and exploring the scenery on two wheels. Outdoor Recreation is making sure community cyclists enjoy every moment of their journey by providing Bike Repair Stations. You may already be aware of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Bicycle Repair Stations that are available throughout the community. They are located outside Outdoor Recreation, outside the Panzer Fitness Center, in front of the Patch Car Wash, and at RB Zentrum. These mini stations are equipped with a pump, 3 tire levers, adjustable wrench, a standard wrench, key set, and screwdriver. It is perfect when you are on the go -- and it’s free! “The DIY stations are there 24/7 for a quick fix to get you back to your commute or head out for your weekend adventure”, says Outdoor Recreation Program Specialist, Jenny Tomaszewski. This year, Outdoor Recreation has taken it a little further and provided community cyclists a full bike repair station. This self-help station is located inside Outdoor Recreation and includes a variety of tools perfect to undertake larger bike repairs, at a great price. Tomaszewski said that “Our self-help station provides state-of-the-art tools to adjust shifters, derailleurs, brakes, cables, headsets, drivetrain, chain tester, hubs, wheel alignments, and more.” Now, all you have to do is buy your parts, have a repair plan, and make an appointment. Outdoor Recreation will take care of the tools and the space. By Brittany Mbuyamba
• $8 first hour ($6 every additional hour) • Only two people allowed in the station at a time • Open during ODR normal business hours • No WiFi STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM | 11
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THE MURPH Join us
this Memorial Day weekend, May 29 – 31, as we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, by completing the Murph Challenge. The Memorial Day Murph honors Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Navy SEAL, who lost his life in action during a fierce firefight in Afghanistan and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, becoming the first Navy sailor to earn the highest US military decoration since the Vietnam War. Alongside Murphy on that fateful day, were Navy SEALS Matthew Axelson, Danny Dietz and Marcus Luttrell. Only Luttrell survived, in what became at the time, the largest loss of life to US forces since the start of the invasion. Sixteen other Service Members were killed that day when their helicopter was shot down while attempting to rescue Murphy and his teammates.
The Murph Challenge consists of: A 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another 1-mile run. The goal is to complete the challenge within an hour. If you want to pay tribute, but are not able to do the full challenge, the exercise can be scaled with modifications. The pull-ups, push-ups, and squats can be partitioned as needed. Optionally, the challenge can be completed while wearing a 20-lb weighted vest or body armor. Most importantly, honor the memory of the fallen and remember their sacrifice.
Want to be a part of the action? Show us what you got! Snap a picture of yourself doing the challenge and send to stuttgartfitnesscoordinator@gmail.com and we will post it to Facebook. *Another way to stay in the loop with Stuttgart Sports and Fitness is to join our Sports and Fitness Facebook Group. 14 | STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM
CHALLENGE THE “MURPH” 1 MILE RUN 100 PULLUPS 200 PUSHUPS 300 SQUATS 1 MILE RUN IN A 20 LB VEST OR BODY ARMOR
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April 17, May 1 & 15 10 - 11 a.m. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 9:45 A.M.
Our most popular adult group golf lesson program is back--and absolutely free. Class is open to all U.S. ID cardholders ages 15 and older. RESERVATION REQUIRED: Please call us to reserve your spot. Limit 5 participants per class due to COVID-19 restrictions. More classes may be added as needed. ◦ Golf clubs and range balls provided during the lesson. ◦ Class covers the basic golf swing. ◦ Learning is accelerated so participants hit plenty of golf balls. ◦ You may repeat a class but newcomers have priority. STUTTGART GOLF COURSE, 975 Aldingerstr., Kornwestheim CIV: 07141-879151 / STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM STUTTGART.ARMYMWR.COM | 21
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MWR FACILITIES PHONE LIST (DSN) KELLEY BARRACKS
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CIV 09641-70-596+Last Four Digits CIV 0711-729+Last Four Digits
CIV 0711-819+Last Four Digits
Arts & Crafts Center.....................421-2519 Auto Skills ...................................596-2552 Broadway Java Café.....................421-4045 Child & Youth Services CDC I .....................................421-2541 CDC II ....................................421-2056 School Age Center.................421-2975 Entertainment Branch Box Office/Tickets..................421-3055 Box Office/Tickets..................421-4091 Theatre Center Office............421-3258 Fitness Center............................. 596-2543 Kelley Club...................................430-5433 Kelley Hotel..................................421-2815 Outdoor Recreation......................596-4291 Family & MWR Marketing.............596-2809
PANZER KASERNE CIV 09641-70-596+Last Four Digits CIV 07031-15+Last Four Digits Army Community Service.............596-3362 Army Emergency Relief..........596-3348 Family Advocacy....................596-3328 Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline.........CIV 0176-262-48894 Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline...........CIV 0631-413-7280 Auto Skills Center.........................596-2555 Speedy Lube..........................596-2555 Child & Youth Services CDC.......................................431-2619 School Age Center.................431-2624 Youth Center..........................431-3040 Sports & Fitness.....................431-2616 Family & MWR Administration.....596-2089 Fitness Center..............................596-2724 Galaxy Bowling Center.................431-2575 MWR Tours...................................596-2104 Panzer Hotel.................................431-3490 Private Organizations...................596-2622 UTAP.............................................596-3452 VAT ...............................................596-3368 NAF Human Resources................593-7026 or CIV 09641-70-593-7026
Child & Youth Services School Age Center................ 420-7017 Youth Center..........................420-7189 Fitness Center..............................420-6317
PATCH BARRACKS CIV 09641-70-596+Last Four Digits CIV 0711-680+Last Four Digits Arts & Crafts Center.....................430-5270 Car Wash......................................430-7266 Child & Youth Services CDC ......................................596-5123 Family Child Care.................. 430-4047 Parent Outreach Services.......596-7480 Parent Central Services..........596-7480 School Age Center.................596-4494 School Liaison Office..............596-7465 SKIES......................................596-6281 Youth Center..........................596-7204 Fitness Center..............................596-7136 Java Café......................................430-8365 Patch Library.................................596-5232 Patch Community Club................430-5433 Patch Community Casino ............430-5433 Swabian Special Events Center......430-5433
STUTTGART GOLF COURSE (DSN NOT AVAILABLE) Aldingerstr. 975, Kornwestheim Admin Office........................07141-879150 Driving Range.......................07141-879151 Pro Shop...............................07141-879151 Restaurant........................... 0171-469-0583
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