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u.S. army garrison–Main Post (grafenwoehr) / Rose Barracks (Vilseck)
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Check for updates on community news, information and events at: www.grafenwoehr.army.mil
31 August 2011
September 2 Kick-off, 7:30 p.m., Main Post Fitness Center field. Join other football fans for a full contact game between the Vilseck High School Varsity Football team and the Oberpfalz Spartans – a mixture of youth players from Regensburg, Grafenwoehr and Neumarkt. Event sponsored and facilitated by USAG Grafenwoehr. No coolers, alcohol or pets will be allowed and only Gate 20 (Netzaberg) will be open for non-ID card holders vehicles and Gate 2 will accommodate non-ID card holder pedestrian traffic.
Community Highlights Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more
New issue of the Bavarian New, on stands today! Pick up a copy and read all about the upcoming Friday night lights -- Come out and support the Vilseck HS Falcons as they host the Oberpfalz Spartans in a game of full contact American tackle football, Fri, Sept. 2; Soldier 360: 2SCR Soldiers build resilience as they reintegrate during the two-week course; Highway heroes: Two Soldiers from 2SCR earn a prestigious honor by intervening in an unsafe situation; Living with loss: A spouse in Hohenfels turns her loss into a benefit for others and In travel: Sweden -- five tips for traveling in the land of three kings. Bavarian News – your hometown newspaper.
Frankfurt Gateway Receptions Center Airport Bus Did you know that there is a FREE bus that leaves for the Frankfurt Airport from Rose Barracks? At 5 a.m., Mon-Fri (except federal holidays), a bus departs the Kristall Inn, Bldg. 275, Rose Barracks. (Please arrive at least 15 minutes early). The estimated arrival time to the Frankfurt International Airport is 11 a.m. The bus is open to all personnel with an ID card and passport. Family members without an ID card may also use the service, but they must be accompanied to and from the airport by an ID card holder and will travel on a space available basis. For more, DSN 476-2283. The return bus (on a space available basis) travels from the Sheraton Hotel in Frankfurt to Rose Barracks daily between 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Incoming Soldiers have first priority. For more on the free return bus trip, contact the Frankfurt USO at CIV 069691581.
AFN Bavaria/The Exchange Photo Contest Share your photos of Bavaria with us on the AFN Bavaria Facebook page. Post pictures you take of places you’ve visited, or people you’ve met in Bavaria and you can win! Monthly winners will win a $25 Exchange Gift Card. The grand prize winner who takes the photo of the year will win a $100 gift card toward a new digital camera. Contest Rules:-Photos may be uploaded to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/afnbavaria) at anytime. -Winners will be selected based on the number of likes their photo receives from our Facebook fans. -Monthly winners will be selected no later than the end of the first week of the month. -Monthly winners will automatically be entered into the photo of the year competition. No additional submissions will be accepted. -Only one photo entry will be accepted per person during contest month; however, you can resubmit the same photo the following month, if it has not already won. The exception is the photo of the year contest. The grand prize winner will be selected no later than the end of January. -Photos must be suitable for sharing in a public forum (G rated). -AFN reserves the right to re-publish your photo for use within the contest or for promotional purposes. -By submitting a photo you are verifying that it is a photo you took. -Prizes will be provided by The Exchange.
Comics on Duty; That Guy campaign 8 Sept: 2 p.m., Main Post Tower Theater; 7 p.m. Rose Barracks Warrior Zone. Featuring the comedic styles of Paul Ogata, Danny Villalpando, J.R. Brow and Tom Foss. More info at www.thatguy.com.
9/11 Remembrance 9 Sept: The community is invited to a small but dignified event on Friday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. in the vicinity of the flagpoles in front of the JMTC Headquarters Bldg. Event will include a retreat ceremony and lying of the wreath.
“Designated Driver” key to a safe and fun evening ―Night Ends for These Buddies.‖ Video sponsored by the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Army Lodging Grafenwoehr- Hotel Grand Opening 19 Sept: 2 p.m. The USAG Grafenwoehr Army Lodging proudly announces the Grand Opening of the new Army Lodging Hotel. Be our guest – explore the new hotel offering a total of 136 guest rooms: 72 Standard Guest rooms, 48
Family Suites and 18 Guest rooms for Extended Stay. Room sizes vary from approximately 28 square meters to 42 square meters divided up on 3 floors.
Record your 2011 Holiday Greeting message 21 Sept: Main Post Exchange, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 22 & 23 Sept: Rose Barracks commissary, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Any member of the U.S. Armed Forces qualifies to do a greeting. This includes service members, civilian employees and their families. Military members doing greetings must be in uniform (except for headgear), no exceptions. If the military member is deployed, his/her spouse (and children) may record the greeting. Spanish greetings also available. For more, email.
Monthly Community Huddle 22 Sept: The Community Huddle is a monthly meeting for all community members to find out the latest info on programs, events, construction updates, and other important issues. Hosted by Col. Vann Smiley, USAG Grafenwoehr commander, the Community Huddle will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rose Barracks Bldg. 134. Garrison directors and subject matter experts will brief topics and answer questions.
Hohenfels Community Bazaar 23 – 25 Sept: Living in Europe is every shopper’s dream. The 2011 Hohenfels Community Bazaar will bring more than 30 vendors from all over Europe to USAG Hohenfels Sept. 23-25. Vendors will be selling French wine, Belgian antiques, Italian leather, Polish pottery and much more at the Community Activities Center and Post Gym. This annual bazaar is a major fundraiser for the Hohenfels Community and Spouses Club that last year awarded more than $13,000 in scholarships and $31,000 in welfare grants. Shop for a good cause beginning Friday, Sept 23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept 24, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept 25, noon-5 p.m. For more, visit www.HohenfelsCSC.com.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration 24 Sept: Grafenwoehr Military Community celebration of the 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month culminates with a commemorative observance: La Fiesta! The festivities will take place at the Main Post Field House, Bldg 547, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. There will be a variety of cultural educational aspects from static displays and performances to delicious ethnic food samples. This is a free event, open to the public. Come out and experience the culture.
Special training session for all CFC unit representatives 26 Sept: 2 p.m. in the Main Post Bldg. 533 Conference Room. Training will last approximately 1 &1/2 hours. For more, Ms. Christine Nunez, DSN: 475-8432, email. The 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) - Overseas celebrates 50 years of giving and runs Oct 3 - Dec. 2.
New supervisor/employee EEO and anti-harassment training 29 Aug: 9 – 10 a.m., Grafenwoehr EEO Office, Bldg. 537 at the Conference Room. All new DAC supervisors/employees are encouraged to attend initial classroom EEO and Anti- Harassment training. Also, new military supervisors of civilian employees are encouraged to attend. This training also includes an overview of the EEO complaints process, the NO FEAR Act, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation), and Reasonable Accommodation. Please notify the EEO office in advance at 475-6390 or email to register for the training. If you would like to schedule the EEO/Anti-Harassment training at your worksite, please call the EEO office at DSN 4758360/6390.
USAG Grafenwoehr Military Retiree Appreciation Day 21 Oct: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Main Post Bldgs. 244 & 475 If you need assistance with pay, records, postal services, legal and customs, if you have questions about benefits or need medical and dental attention, join us at the Retiree Appreciation Day. Additionally, the day is a great way to meet other retirees from your area, make friends, and share survival tactics for living in Germany, Medical Services available from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and include: 1. Immunizations: Tetanus, Shingles, Pneumovax, and Flu 2. Women's health: Mammography (Mobil Mamovan only if there is enough interest). BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. For well woman exam appointments call the USA Health Clinic, Vilseck 09662-83-2882 or DSN 476-2882. State that the appointment is for the Retiree Appreciation Day.
3. Blood pressure checks 4. Blood sugar test (A1C) 5. TRICARE benefits advisor on site 6. Nutrition information 7. Diabetic foot screening 8. Order glasses you have a prescription less than one year old 9. Hearing test 10. Medication refill if you have a current prescription 11. Some basic new prescriptions for acute issue i.e sinusitis, allergies (No new long term medications) 12. Basic eye exams with new glasses prescription. Follow-up appointments can be made for dilation. Dental Services include: 1. Exams, 2. Cleanings 3. Oral Cancer Screenings exams. For more, call the USAG Grafenwoehr Retirement Service Officer DSN 475-8539 / 8709 CIV 09641-83-8539.
USAREUR Fueling the Team (UFTT) Tuesdays and Thursdays: Super Summer Sandwich Bar at the Main Post Dining Facility Bldg 101. Hot Sandwich Bar to include Cajun chicken sandwich, Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich, chicken Philly sandwich, beef Philly sandwich, western sandwich, hot teriyaki chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken sandwich, Moroccan pockets, gyros, chicken fajitas and beef fajitas. Cold Sandwich Bar to include Meats: roast turkey, deli ham, deli roast beef, tuna, chicken salad and bacon. Breads: white, wheat, rye, pita, hoagie buns, flour, wheat, spinach and roasted tomato tortillas. Vegetables: lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, sliced pickles, sliced banana peppers, sliced jalapeño peppers , sliced cucumbers and sliced bell peppers. Cheeses: American, provolone, Swiss and parmesan cheese Sauces: Ranch dressing, mustard, miracle whip, southwest sauce, oil &vinegar, honey mustard, hot sauce, BBQ sauce, creamy caesar dressing, tzaziki, 1000 island dressing, salt & pepper.
Winter’s coming, prepare your vehicle Every year in October U.S. Forces in Germany participate in the International Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment Campaign. German garages, Exchange Car Care Centers and most U.S. Forces Vehicle Inspection Stations will be conducting courtesy (cost free) inspections to check vehicle lighting systems to include headlights, taillights, fog lights and turn signals. In addition to the lighting inspection, AAFES Car Care Centers will also inspect windshield wipers, exhaust systems and tires. The International Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment Campaign is part of the U.S. Army Europe and Germany Fight the Risk joint traffic safety campaign. For more, www.fight-the-risk.army.mil.
Postal Advisory: Prohibited Matters and Restrictions Spent ammunitions, shells or similar war trophies are strictly prohibited from being mailed from any APO/FPO Military Post Office ZIP Code. This change is necessary to prevent false positive hits during inspections by airport, airline, and U.S Custom Service personnel. This prohibition also applies to replicas of these items even when modified to be inert. For example shell casing/bullet belt buckles, hand grenade paperweights, pistols and handguns mounted on plaques, etc. Rationale: Replica or expended items even when modified to be inert still show up as dangerous, illegal, and hazardous materials when x-rayed and still present the potential to shut down, disrupt, or jeopardize mail passing through military, civilian, and international mail systems. Please be aware that all mail requiring flight will be pass through x-ray in Frankfurt and any prohibited items will be returned to sender with possible law enforcement / Customs involvement. Please contact your local Customs or Post Office for further details.
Worried about Someone’s Drinking or Drug Use? AL-ANON meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. Army Substance Abuse Center 3rd floor Conference Room, Main Post Bldg. 621 (near the bank). Only requirement is an alcohol or drug problem with a relative or friend. For more, CIV 0171-983-9151.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 475-LIFE. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you are never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength.
24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838, Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114, Sexual Assault Hotline 0162-296-0661 and Emergency Services 09641-83-117.
Find us on Facebook USAG Grafenwoehr, Army Community Service, VFW Tower Post 10692, MWR, Main Post and Rose Barracks Postal Service Centers, Graf Dog community, the EXCHANGE, AFN Bavaria, Performing Arts Center Grafenwoehr Chaplains, Main Post DFAC, 172 Infantry Brigade, BMEDDAC, and 2SCR.
Army Community Services (ACS) Contact Army Community Services (ACS) Main Post, DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371. Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2650 CIV 09662-83-2650. ACS is now on Facebook and Twitter (Follow GRAF ACS) or email graf.acs@eur.army.mil for info. Our August and September ACS E-Newsletter is out! Check it out by visiting http://issuu.com/usag_grafenwoehr_acs/docs/july_august_e__newsletter Please pre-register for all ACS classes.
ACS QR CODE If you have a Smartphone or iPhone, download a QR decoder app. Take a snapshot of the code with your phone, and the code automatically direct you to the ACS section of the Garrison webpage. A quick and easy way to access our information and that of the USAG Grafenwoehr Garrison.
Mobilization and Deployment 1 & 7 Sept: RESET for Couples, 10 a.m.-noon, Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 7 Sept: FRG F.U.N. (Facilitate, Unite and Network), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Main Post Chapel Annex. 12 Sept: FRG F.U.N. (Facilitate, Unite and Network), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322.
ACS Instructor Training Course 1 - 2 Sept: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Main Post, Camp Normandy, Bldg 3144. Want to teach ACS classes or other community classes? Get the basic skills to become an instructor. Are you already an instructor? This class is also a good refresher! Build your experience and resume with lifelong skills through Army Community Service. Deadline for reservation is 26 August. Call DSN 476-2650 or 475-8371, CIV 09662-83-2650 or 09641-83-8371 or email.
New Parent Support Program Infant Massage 2 & 30 Sept., 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oct: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Netzaberg Teen Center. Bond with your baby in this 5 session class while learning IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage) with a professional and certified Infant Massage Instructor! Learn techniques to help relieve tension, gas and colic through relaxing infant massage. Pre-registration is required by calling ACS at DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650. This class is for parents with babies ages 0 through 36 months.
Great Expectations & PreNatal Yoga 2 & 30 Sept., 7, 14, 21 & 28 Oct, 4 Nov: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322 New session for Great Expectations! Start your session from 9-10 a.m. with pre-natal yoga! Great expectations class is 10-11:30 a.m. If you are a parent expecting a baby, whether it is your first or not, look no further! This class will answer questions that the books do not! Learn hands-on techniques from how to hold a baby to putting on and adjusting an infant carrier and more!
Newborn Network Every Tuesday: 1-3 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322. You are not alone. Join other new parents for coffee and tea to discuss the challenges of being a new parent. Registered Nurse and Lactation Counselor are available to answer all your questions. Network, have fun and meet friends.
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Every 2 Tuesday: Visit Amberg, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby. st Every 1 Wednesday: Visit Weiden, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby th Every 4 Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby.
For Parents with children ages 0 through 3 Every Tuesday: Playgroup, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Main Post Chapel Annex.
Every Wednesday: Playgroup, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Rose Barracks Chapel.
Love & Logic Every Wednesday: (through 21 September) For parent(s) with child(ren) 6 through 12, 12:30-2 p.m. Main Post Chapel Annex.
ACS Readiness, classes Relocation Readiness: English as a Second Language Every Tuesday at Main Post Chapel & every Thursday at Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322: 10 a.m.-noon. This class is for Spouses of active duty military, retirees and civilians whose native language is other than English. This class is free of charge and ongoing. Learn and embrace the American culture by starting with the language and meet new friends! For more information call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650, or email. 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept & 5, 12, 19, 26: Basic German Class for Spouses of a deployed Soldier or Civilian, 9-11 a.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. Pre-registration is required. 20 Sept: Civilian Sponsorship Program, 9-10 a.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. Be the best civilian sponsor and make your peer’s experience a positive one. Please pre-register as slots are limited by calling ACS at DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650, or email. 30 Sept: a Taste of Germany: Cooking Class with Chef Sven, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy hands-on cooking with Chef Sven! Please pre-register as slots are limited by calling ACS at DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650, or email.
Financial Readiness 7 Sept: Investing Training 101 & 102, 5:30-7 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 322. 12 Sept: Money Management, 1-3 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 322. 14 Sept: Investing Training 103, 5:30-7 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 322. 19 Sept: Checking Account Maintenance, 1-3 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 322.
Employment Readiness 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, & 26 Sept: GED Preparation Class, 10-11:30 a.m., Rose Barracks Chapel Annex 7 Sept: Resume Writing & USA Staffing Class, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 13 Sept: Resume Writing & USA Staffing Class, 1:30-2:30 p.m., USO Main Post, Bldg 150. 13 Sept: Career Exploration, 1:30-2:30 p.m., USO Main Post, Bldg 150. 14 Sept: Interview Skills, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 26 Sept: Social Security Briefing, 1-3 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 134.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) 7 Sept: EFMP Free Bowling, 4-6 p.m., Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Bldg 2201. 13 Sept: EFMP 101, 3:30-5 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322.
Resiliency Training 8 & 15 Sept: Post Deployment Resiliency Training, 1-3 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 12 - 14 Sept: Resilience Training, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Post, Camp Normandy, Bldg 3144. 26 Sept: Post Deployment Resiliency Training, 10 a.m.-noon, Main Post Chapel Annex. 28 Sept: Post Deployment Resiliency Training, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Main Post, Bldg 244, Room 113.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 1 Oct: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and your ACS Family Advocacy Program is hosting the first European annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. The community is invited to cheer on 100 men in red high heels as well as walk 1 mile and participate in the activities to raise awareness about violence towards women. Men who register have the option to reserve a pair of red high heels ranging from men’s shoe size 9 to 14. Group (Unit, private organization, agency, club, etc) with highest percentage of participation will be recognized. Registration for all participants is required by visiting online. For details, please call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650, email.
Spouse Academy 4 - 6 Oct: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 134 The first ever Spouse Academy is here! The Academy is designed for Spouses who deal with Deployments and want to learn how to overcome the challenges in positive ways. Registration begins September 1 through 23 and must be done in person at Rose Barracks ACS, building 322 or Main Post ACS Satellite Office, building 244, room 113. For details, please call DSN 476-2650/ 475-8371 or CIV 09662-83-2650 / 09641-83-8371, email.
Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help: Sexual Assault Reporting 09662-83-3217 and Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.
Military Life Consultants are here for you Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments. To contact a military life consultant, call Rose Barracks 0152-0294-0761 or Main Post 0152-0293-4290 / 0152-0241-5226, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Army Family Action Plan This is your chance to let your leadership and the Army know how things are. AFAP is always taking your issues! 11% increase in Basic Allowance for Housing? Thank the person who submitted the AFAP issue. New rule for transferability of GI Bill benefits to Spouses and children? Thank the person who submitted the AFAP issue. You have the opportunity to make changes to better the quality of life! Submit your issues by sending an email (include what the issue is, who it affects, and what solution you may have to the issue), or call AFAP at DSN 476-2237 or CIV 09662-83-2237. The upcoming AFAP Conference is scheduled for November, so don’t waste time; submit your issue that can change the way things are Army wide.
Volunteers and other help needed Committee meetings for Hispanic Heritage Month 7, 14, 21 Sept: Committee meetings for Hispanic Heritage Month. Volunteers are needed for the planning, coordinating and execution of the annual observance: La Fiesta! We are looking for community members to perform an array of talents. Meetings will be held every Wednesday, at 6 p.m., Main Post Bldg 216 (Tax Center). For more, SFC King, at email, DSN 475-8038 or Mr. Miguel Caban, email, DSN 475-7285.
Volunteer Super Sign Up 15 Sept: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 134. Volunteer organizations will be on site to answer your questions and provide you information about the benefits and opportunities of volunteering. Your ACS Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator will be available to assist you with online registration through the myarmyonesource.com website. For more, call DSN 476-2797 or CIV 09662-83-2797, or email.
Army Volunteer Corps Becoming a volunteer is easy and fun! Meet new people, network, gain experience and support your community. Do you manage volunteers? Are you an Organizational Point of Contact (OPOC)? If your answer is yes, we can teach you how manage and input your volunteer hours. Stop by your AVC office located on Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, Room 207.
Have You Saved a Life Today? Red Cross Needs Volunteers Do you have a background in the medical field or teaching field? The American Red Cross is looking for qualified Volunteer Health and Safety Instructors for our community. Call today to see if you qualify. Health and Safety Instructors: Volunteers teach lifesaving skills in the community. Classes such as Babysitting, CPR, First Aid, AED and other safety presentations. Armed Forces Caseworkers: Volunteers work with local members of the military and their families ensuring the delivery of emergency communications. Health Fair Volunteers: Volunteers staff a table at events in the community and engage those attending in conversations about preparedness and safety. Office of Volunteers: Volunteers assist with writing volunteer job descriptions, setting up volunteer orientation courses, conduct volunteer screening interviews, help with volunteer placement, record keeping, and recognition. For more, Rose Barracks Red Cross CIV 09662-83-1760 DSN 476-1760, Main Post Red Cross CIV 09641-83-1760 DSN 475-1760.
Seeking Emergency Placement Care Providers The children in the USAGG need you. The Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Program trains individuals to become 24 hour providers for at risk children. The community is in need of more providers as the number of children in imminent
danger increased due to the deployment rotation of family members. The training you receive will last you a lifetime and help you build your experience and resume. Call ACS 476‑2650 or 09662‑83‑2650.
2011 Grafenwoehr Military Community College Fair Volunteers needed to represent their University/College/Vocational School or other post high school agency. Documents available to request information from your institute by contacting Ann Bruennig at DSN 475-1770 or email. Event to take place Oct. 5, 5 – 7 p.m.
Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation AAFES Movie Listing ***Inquire within for a “Movie Card,” and gain stamps for admission and concession purchases. Receive a free popcorn combo after 9 stamps.
Main Post Wed. Aug 31
7 p.m.
Thurs. Sept 1
7 p.m.
Fri. Sept 2
6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Sat. Sept 3
4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Super 8 (PG-13) Final Destination 5 (R) Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes
Fright Night (R) Something Borrowed (PG-13) Bad Teacher (R)
Rose Barracks 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Sun. Sept 4
4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Wed. Sept 7 Thurs. Sept 8
7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fri. Sept 9
6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Sat. Sept 10
4 p.m.
Sun. Sept 11
4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Crazy, Stupid, Love (PG-13) Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (PG-13) Cars 2 Bad Teacher (R) Cars 2 (G) Fright Night (R)
Cars (G) Fright Night (R)
4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Bad Teacher (R)
Bad Teacher (R) Cars 2 (G)
7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Fright Night (R) Water For Elephants (PG-13)
Monte Carlo (PG) Larry Crowne (PG-13)
Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (PG-13)
6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Colombiana (PG-13) Final Destination 5 (R)
Colombiana (PG-13)
4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Monte Carlo (PG) Larry Crowne (PG-13)
Monte Carlo (PG) Final Destination 5 (R)
7 p.m.
Final Destination 5 (R)
Child, Youth and School Services – CYSS Toddler Program at Netzaberg CDC. Starting in Sept: Part-Day Toddler Program: ages 18 - 35 months, 9 a.m. - Noon Part-Time Preschool Program: ages 3 - 5, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Strong-Beginnings Pre-K Program: ages 4 & 5, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Contact CYSS Parent Central Services for details. DSN 476-6656, DSN 476-2760.
The SKIESUnlimited Program: Creative classes for kids Rose Barracks, Bldg 224. Register online. Tuesdays in Sept: Drama class, 3:45 - 4:45pm Designed to help children gain confidence and self-esteem, while improving their verbal and public speaking abilities. Students will participate in skits and activities that focus on movement and character development. Ages 5-11.
Thursdays in Sept: Food, Fun & Fitness, 3:45 - 4:45pm Students will participate in workout routines and a variety of activities that promote fitness. They will also participate in hands-on lessons involving healthy eating habits. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make healthy snacks, and they will be able to take home the snacks they make. Proper attire and shoes appropriate for moderate exercise are required. Ages 5-11 Additional classes include Karate, Tang So Do Korean Martial Arts, Piano Private Lessons, Guitar Private & Group Lessons, Violin Private & Group Lessons, Kindermusik Sign & Sing, Kindermusik ABC Music & Me , English Style Horseback riding, Western Horseback riding, Creative Movements, Gymnastics Mommy & Me, Gymnastics, Saturday Art Workshops, Saturday Mommy & Me Painting Workshop, Drama, Food Fun & Fitness, Community Theater "The Little Red Hen", Driver's Education and more! Additionally, we are currently looking for a gymnastics and piano instructor. If you are interested in this position, please contact CYSS Parent Central Services at DSN 476-2760, CIV 09662-83-2760 or online https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Grafenwoehrcyms.html
CYSS Kids on Site Current: Available at the Grafenwoehr Physical Fitness Center. 2 sessions a day, 8:30-10 a.m. and 10- 11:30 a.m. NOTE: You MUST Pre-register here with CYS Services or Online in order to participate. A minimum of 5 children must be registered for this service to be provided.
New Hourly Childcare Center Opens 1 Oct: Bldg. 260 on Main Post. Hourly care is also available at Rose Barracks CDC, SACs, FCC Homes and Kids on Site locations. Limited hourly care is available at Netzaberg CDC as space is available. Call Parent Central Services to register or reserve hourly care online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil
Childcare Co-op A child care co-op, sometime called childcare exchange, is an increasingly popular option for budget-conscious parents with a large circle of friends. In a co-op, parents take turns watching each other’s children. One parent might watch another parent’s child on, for instance, Mondays or two half-days, while another might watch the first parent’s children on a weekend evening or perhaps on Thursdays. In some groups, parents take turns watching everyone else’s children as a group, while in others they watch one family’s children at a time. This keeps the cost of child care down and keeps kids in the hands of caregivers parents trust. Interested? Contact Parent Central Services today at DSN 475-6656 or DSN 4762760. Brochure available at www.grafenwoehrmwr.com/cyss/cyss.html.
Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Your family may qualify for free or reduced-priced meals in DoDDS schools! As a general guideline, if your CYS fee is Category I, your children may be eligible for free lunch. If your fees are in the Category II or III range, you could qualify for reduce-priced lunches. Application for free and reduced-price lunches is an annual process. For more information call Parent Central Services at DSN 475-2760, DSN 475-6656 or email us at: grafenwoehr.cer@eur.army.mil
Origami Candy Color Earrings Class at Arts & Crafts Center 3 Sept: 9:30–11:30 a.m. 13 Sept: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn how to make some beautiful origami earrings. Age: 14 & up. Fee: $15 includes supplies. For more information contact DSN 475–6101 or CIV 09641–83–6101 or go online. The Heart and Home Craft Center is located on Main Post, Bldg. 607.
Soccer Camp 3 – 5 Sept: US Youth Soccer and the Olympic development program for soccer will hold boys and girls camps. The girls camp will be in Kaiserslautern and the boys camp will be in Bitburg. The best players at the camps will be selected for the All Europe teams. For more information here.
Libraries dedicate display area to National Suicide Prevention Week 5 – 11 Sept: Please join the USAG Grafenwoehr Libraries in supporting suicide prevention. Together we can reduce the number of lives shaken by a needless and tragic death. The Libraries offer a variety of materials and resources as well as a special display area for items related to suicide prevention.
Operation Rising Star -The Army’s version of American Idol 9 Sept: Round I 16 Sept: Round II 23 Sept: Local Finals
Must be age 18+ and active duty or family member to compete. Singers interested in signing up MUST complete an application form and perform at the Round I elimination in order to be considered for the Round II elimination. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each night and all shows begin at 7 p.m. Free admission. ID or MWR Key fob* will be scanned at the door. Official website: http://www.armymwr.com/recleisure/promotions/operation_rising_star.aspx
9/11 Freedom Run 11 Sept: This run is to commemorate the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 while honoring those who have and continue to serve in defense of our country. Run starts at the Main Post Physical Fitness Center. For more information call the Sports & Fitness Office at DSN 475-8207.
ODR Fishing Course 16 – 18 Sept: Bldg. 2440 Camp Algier. Schedule as follows: Fri., 6 – 9 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. To enroll, or for more, DSN 475-7402, CIV 09641-83-7402.
Welfare grants, Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses' Club Did you know that the Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses' Club gave over $14,500 back to our community last year? The Welfare Committee will meet four times this board year and the first deadline for welfare grants is on Sept 16. Funds will be dispersed on Oct 7. Find the application online at www.gcsconline.com. Become a GCSC Member at our Membership Drive. Sept 10, Main Post Thrift Shop, Bldg 508 10-2. You can shop while you join as the Thrift Shop will be open! Face painting and raffles prizes.
New Pet Grooming Shop now open, Rose Barracks Mall Give your pets the spa treatment, Mon. - Fri: 10 a.m. -6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed on Sun. For more, CIV 01624394955.
Mystery Book Club, Rose Barracks First Thursday of each month: This is an ongoing mystery themed book club for adults. We meet at 5:30 p.m. To join, DSN 476-1740, CIV 09662-83-1740.
Adult Book Club, Main Post First Thursday of each month: September - 'Three Men in a Boat' by Jerome K Jerome. The Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7-8 p.m. in the Patton Fireside Lounge, located in Main Post Bldg. 209. The Patton Fireside Lounge, inside the Tower Inn, is the ideal location to relax, socialize, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. No pre-registration is required, cash bar available. For more, DSN 475- 1740, CIV 09641-83-1740.
Bowling Rose Barracks Bowling Center 14 Sept: FRG Pin for Downrange/Penny a Pin Prizes awarded monthly to the FRG with the "highest Pinfall" that evening. Event sponsored by Bavarian Motor Cars GmbH * No federal endorsement implied. Starting 15 Sept: Every Thursday & Friday, we get together for a Mixed League Meet & Bowl Night. Interested? Join us at 6:30 p.m. Call DSN 476-2576 or stop by at Bldg. 2201.
Main Post Bowling Center Every Sunday: Family Day - Kids bowl for $.50 a game plus shoe rental, 11 a.m. Cosmic Bowling - starts 7 p.m. Every Thursday: Red Pin Bowling - Get a strike on a number one red pin and receive a free game, 7 p.m.
Food offerings from the Patton Fireside Lounge -Try the delicious Sandwiches and Burgers for Lunch; served Mon. – Fri., 11a.m. – 1 p.m. Dinner is served Thurs. – Sat., 5-10 p.m. Daily Specials and take-out service available. See menu at here, stop by at Main Post Bldg. 209 or call DSN 475-6200.
Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop, something for everyone Are you new to the community or just looking to find that one special item? Come and visit the Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop. PCSing, ETSing, Deploying, Retiring, or simply want to get rid of your unwanted clutter, help the community by donating your items to the Thrift Shop. Volunteers and donations are always welcome and appreciated! Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop located on Main Post at Bldg. 508
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursdays 2-6 p.m., 1st Saturday of the month 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Consignments, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. CIV 09641-9260377
Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Shop Happy Fall! Bring your gently used items to Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop, Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks. September sales include buy 5 books get 5 free, 50% off summer clothing (tank tops, spaghetti strap and shorts), baby clothes 0-24 months are buy 2 get 1 free, and jeans 2 for $6. Colored tag only. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues, Wed &Thurs. Open Sept. 10. For more, DSN 476-2649, CIV 09662-83-2649 or email. Volunteers and donations are always welcome!
Adult Education / Training University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is honored to serve military service members stationed in Europe by offering both MBA and Master of Arts in Education degree programs at several on-base locations near you. Classes meet one night a week. We are currently enrolling for our September semester. Get started today by visiting www.phoenix.edu/militaryeurope or by calling, Fe Gehrels at DSN 475-6712 or CIV 09641-83-6712.
UMUC Europe Fall 2011 Registration Curriculum Changes, Book Awards, and Field Study UMUC has redesigned undergraduate programs to ensure they continue to be aligned with the most current industry trends. Additionally, all 3-credit undergraduate online courses will move to an 8-week format beginning with the fall semester. This fall, UMUC Europe is offering the new $150 SAIC Military Book Award for all active-duty Soldiers and will be continuing the $100 Europe Book Award for spouses and dependents of active-duty Soldiers. Both new and current students are eligible to apply. The book awards open in August and details can be found at http://www.ed.umuc.edu/financial_aid. Field study courses give students the opportunity to explore fascinating locations in Europe while earning university credit. Upcoming field study courses include ENGL 288B/388B Expatriate Writers in Venice: 1800 to Present, held on 1522 October in Italy, and ENGL 288J/388J Dublin, Ireland: A Brief Literary History, held on 15-22 October in Ireland. The registration deadline for both courses is 25 September. For details, visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy. For more information on registration, book awards, field study, and services, contact a local UMUC Europe field representative, visit www.ed.umuc.edu, or contact UMUC at DSN 314-370-6762 or CIV +49-(0)6221-3780. UMUC Europe is also on Twitter and Facebook providing news, information, and updates.
Warrior University Registration through 2 Sept., classes begin 6 Sept. Warrior University provides Soldiers an opportunity, mission permitting, to take college courses offered by University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and Central Texas College (CTC) during duty hours. These courses are open to Family Members and other eligible ID card holders as well. Soldiers are encouraged to start visiting their education centers now to create GoArmyEd accounts for tuition assistance so they will be ready to register. For more information: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg 223, DSN 476-3292 or Main Post Education Center, Bldg 538, DSN 475-6219. View the full schedule online.
FAST Class 6 - 16 Sept: Rose Barracks (Vilseck) Education Center, Bldg. 223, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 6 – 16 Sept: Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center, Bldg. 538, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score. This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/3292 or Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center at DSN 475-6219/6786.
TARP, SETA and OPSEC make-up sessions United States Army Garrison Grafenwoehr (Security and Antiterrorism Divisions), together with the 66th Military Intelligence Group and JMTC Intelligence and Security, will be conducting FY11 community make-up sessions for Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), Security Education Training Awareness (SETA), Operation Security (OPSEC), and Anti-terrorism Level 1 Refresher Training.
7 Sept: Main Post, Tower Theater, Bldg. 620. 9 – 11:30 a.m. (US employees), and 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (LN employees) 8 Sept: Rose Barracks, Post Theater, Bldg. 354. 10:30 – 11:30 (LN employees), and 1:30 – 4 p.m. (US employees). This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all DoD personnel including Military, AF/NAF (both US and LN); U.S. Contractor employees are welcome.
Automotive Service Excellence Certification Registration deadline is 8 Sept: The Main Post Education Center is accepting registration forms for the Nov. 15 – 17 ASE certification tests. ASE certification occurs when a prospective candidate passes one or more of ASE’s 40-plus exams and provides proof of two or more years of relevant full-time hands-on work experience. More information about the tests as well as the ASE study guides can be found at the ASE website: http://www.ase.com. Contact the Main Post Education Center at DSN 475-6787 for a registration form and additional information.
University of Oklahoma Masters of International Relations: 32 Semester Hours Non-Thesis The Interdisciplinary Master of Arts with an Emphasis in International Relations has been developed from an interdisciplinary context. Courses are offered in Communication, Political Science, History, Human Relations, Geography and Economics online. For more, Area Site Director Benjamin Griffin DSN 476-2069 or DSN 475-7079 email.
Interactive Customer Evaluation training 20 Oct. & 18 Nov: ICE training will be located on Camp Normandy Distant Learning Center Bldg. 3144. Training sessions are 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. For more, DSN 475-6034.
Army Mentorship Program Program helps Soldiers with professional development The Army Mentorship Program is a voluntary, web-based program that promotes mentorship by linking mentors and mentees and providing training videos and literature that teaches the concepts of mentorship. Army mentorship is the voluntary and developmental relationship that exists between a person of greater experience and a person of lesser experience that is characterized by mutual trust and respect. Studies have shown that mentoring relationships can help individuals with personal and professional growth by improving their leadership and interpersonal and technical skills. More information about the Army Mentorship Program is available here.
Religious Fellowship, Food, and Faith Thursdays, beginning 1 Sept: The Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW) would like to invite all women in the Vilseck and Grafenwoehr areas to join us for fellowship, food, and faith sharing every Thursday morning in the Rose Barracks chapel complex, Bldg. 205, beginning at 9 a.m. with breakfast. Fellowships follows with the Rosary at 9:30 a.m., Bible Study at 10 a.m., closing prayer at 11:40 a.m. and mass at 12:05 p.m. Free child care is provided. Join us for all or part of these faith-filled mornings. Please email Erin Kelley for more information.
Single Ladies trip to Salzburg & Hallstatt, Austria 2 - 5 Sept: Experience the beauty and history of Salzburg, Austria with the sights and sounds of Mozart, beautiful palaces and gardens and with shopping and sight-seeing galore. As an added treat, travel to one of Austria's oldest towns, Hallstatt, and experience its charm and breath-taking views. Cost is 200 Euros, which includes all transportation, hotels and breakfast, and a city pass for Salzburg. Passport required. Space is limited, so sign up quickly! Sponsored by the Garrison Chaplain’s Office. For more or to reserve your spot, contact Laurel Hoyt 0151-14991395; email.
Outdoor Catholic Mass and Fest 11 Sept: (Please note date change from Aug. 28), 10 a.m., Little Mike Park on Rose Barracks. Mass is followed by food, fellowship, and games. Registration and information on all parish groups, sign up for Religious Education, and learn about what we're doing this upcoming year. Meet some great people and get involved! Please note, this mass and fest will replace the normally scheduled masses - No Catholic Mass will be held in the chapel on Sept. 11. For more, call the chapel office at DSN 475/4766-1570, CIV 09641/09662-83-1570.
MCCW hosts “Wine, Cheese, and CHOCOLATE!” 25 Sept: Join MCCW (Military Council of Catholic Women) for a relaxed evening of fellowship and wine-tasting with ―Wine, Cheese, and CHOCOLATE!‖ MCCW is a friendly gathering of Catholic Women who share faith and fellowship each week. Add some flavor and enrich your faith with Mrs. Amanda Hoffer, the MCCW – Europe president, the guest speaker for the evening. 6-8 pm located at the Java Café at the Langenbruck Center on Rose Barracks. For more, please contact Kristi Mikkelsen at CIV 09662-416-643 or email.
New Rabbi in Grafenwoehr Community The Jewish community now has a Rabbi to conduct religious services. Services take place in Room 211 at the Main Post Chapel Annex at 6:30 pm, on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. For more, contact CH (Cpt.) Shulman at DSN 4759883, CIV 09641-83-9883.
New Orthodox Worship Service, Monthly on first and last Sundays Christian Orthodox worship services will take place at 8:30 a.m. on the first and last Sundays of each month at Rose Barracks in the small chapel. For more, contact DSN 476-1570, CIV 09662-83-1570.
Chaplain Crisis Line After duty hours, please call: MP STATION CIV 09662‑83‑2490 or 09662‑83‑3397 / DSN 476‑2490 or 476‑3397. USAG‑Grafenwoehr IOC CIV 09641‑83‑7226 / DSN 475‑7226. CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162‑296‑0838. During business hours: Main Post Chapel: DSN 475-1570, CIV 09641-83-1570. Rose Barracks Chapel: DSN 476-1570, CIV 09662-83-1570.
Health & Medical, Red Cross, VET Corner American Red Cross American Red Cross Gives Military Families Easier Access to Emergency Communication Services As part of an ongoing effort to better serve the military community, the American Red Cross has moved to a single telephone number for its emergency communication services. Now a call to 877-272-7337, while either stateside or overseas, allows Red Cross emergency communications services to put military personnel in touch with their families following the death or serious illness of an immediate family member, the birth of a service member's child or grandchild or when a family faces other emergencies. For those stationed overseas, the three options for calling will remain the same: calling 877-272-7337 direct, accessing the number through a military operator, or calling the local Red Cross station. For more, visit www.redcross.org.
Tobacco Cessation Classes At the Vilseck Health Clinic beginning on the following dates: 6 Sept., and 1 Nov. For more, please contact the Clinic Community Health Nurse at Civilian: 09662-83-2882 or DSN: 476-2882.
Metabolic Testing and Nutrition Education Metabolic testing is available to assess daily caloric needs. The test measures how many calories you burn and then calculates how many you should eat. It is the key to knowing precisely what your body needs for effective weight management. The test is followed up by a course in basic nutrition, reading labels, weight management, and eating to your metabolism. Fitness Assessments: Fitness testing and counseling are available at the Army Wellness Center. State of the art equipment is used to assess flexibility, muscular strength, cardio-respiratory fitness levels, and body composition. In conjunction with fitness testing, patients receive a comprehensive report that shows current fitness levels and education and individualized exercise counseling on how to meet their specific goals. These services are available Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., appointment is required. Call 476-4795 or 09662-83-4795 or email.
Medical in processing briefing Every third Wednesday: The Grafenwoehr Health Clinic hosts a medical in processing briefing every third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Main Post Theater. The briefing discusses how to access health care in the area and is open to all Soldiers and family members enrolled at the Grafenwoehr Health Clinic.
Facility & Road Closures /Construction/ Openings Longer waits expected at the Main Post Vehicle Registration Office Due to manpower issues, the wait time at the Grafenwoehr Vehicle Registration Office may be longer than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause the community.
Automotive Skills Centers adjusting hours of operation on Thursdays Effective 1 Sept: The Rose Barracks’ Automotive Skills Center will be open on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. and the Main Post Automotive Skills Center will be open on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. All other days and hours will remain the same.
Customs Office, closure of activity 1 Sept: The U.S. Forces Customs office, Main Post Bldg. 621, will be closed all day for training.
Construction in progress, Main Post Fitness Center, Male locker room Current – 1 Sept: The Main Post Physical Fitness Center Male locker room and sauna will undergo renovation during this time. The Men's back Locker room, Sauna/Dipping Pool and Relaxation room will be closed. All other areas will be available for customer use. The shower room will be closed from July 25 - Sep 1. During this time frame 4 Temp showers will be installed in the far end sink area for customer use. During this construction period the Men's front locker room will be available, consisting of 42 large lockers and 82 small lockers for a total of 108 lockers, latrine facility, the sink area, to include the 4 Temp showers will be available for daily usage.
TMP offices closed for works outing 2 Sept: This includes the TMP Main Office, Main Post, Bldg. 301, Room 124, Dispatch Center Grafenwoehr, Main Post, Bldg. 481 and Dispatch Center Vilseck, Rose Barracks, Bldg. 351. Additionally, Since the TMP drivers will participate in the works outing, most of the scheduled community bus services will not be available on this day. Only bus route V-3, PX Rose Barracks - PX Main Post (direct run), will be operated in accordance with published schedule. Full scheduled bus services will be offered again as of Saturday, Sept. 3.
Rose Barracks Health Clinic, closure of activity 2 & 5 Sept: The clinic will be closed in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
CWTSato, closure of activity 5 Sept: CWTSatoTravel Grafenwoehr, Main Post, Bldg 244 and CWTSatoTravel Vilseck, Rose Barracks, Bldg 161 will be closed. In case of emergency please contact the International Service Center (ISC) collect at 1-210-877-3357.
Graf Commissary, closure of activity 8 Sept: The Grafenwoehr Commissary will be closed for their Annual Organizational Day. Normal business will resume on Friday, Sept. 9. DSN: 475-9402 or CIV 09641-83-9402.
Rose Barracks Commissary, closure of activity 5 Sept: In observance of Labor Day, the Vilseck Commissary will be closed on Monday. 9-10 Sept: Case Lot Sale during regular shopping hours, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Main Post Road Construction, Gettysburg Ave End of Sept: Ongoing road repair work on Gettysburg Ave to be continued in front of Bldg 500. For safety reasons it is necessary to block both lanes during duty hours. From 4 p.m. to 7.45 a.m. and whenever possible, one lane will be opened to allow east west traffic. Detour will be possible via Hasting Street thru the housing area and south via Saratoga Ave. Please follow signs.
Rose Barracks Fitness Center, closure of activity 10 Oct: The Fitness Center located at Rose Barracks Bldg. 323 will be closed on this day due to ventilation system work. The facility will resume its normal operation hours on Oct. 11, 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
School News Grafenwoehr Elementary School 5 Sept: No School, Labor Day 6 Sept: First day of School for Kindergarten 8 Sept: Open House for grades 1 – 5, 5 – 6 p.m. The Grafenwoehr Elementary PTA has received great support so far this year from our parents. We would like to remind you that if you intended to join the PTA, it is not too late. Contact DSN 475-7133 or email for more information. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.‑ Fri. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.‑ Fri. 8:15 a.m.‑2:35 p.m. CIV 09641‑837133 DSN 475‑7133
Vilseck Elementary School The Vilseck Elementary PTSA If you are interested in volunteering and want to know where your help is needed, please email us at: vilseckelementary.ptsa@gmail.com. Continuous School Improvement News VES staff has spent a great deal of time analyzing assessment results of the past year to determine our new focus for instruction. The analysis led us to develop 2 new goals. Our school vision of ―Vilseck Expects Success‖ will remain the same. The new goals are: Goal 1: By 2016 all students will improve competency with numbers and operations as measured by increased performance on assessments. Goal 2: By 2016 all students will demonstrate improved reading comprehension through written and oral communication as measured by increased performance on assessments. The staff will investigate research based interventions and strategies to help us achieve these goals. As always, parents are encouraged to participate in our Continuous School Improvement process by attending our staff development days or joining one of our committees. If you have any questions about the CSI process or would like to participate, please contact Terri Diaz or Kerri Loe at 476-2812.Enjoy a performance by the ―Cheer Reader,‖ award prizes will be given out to students for meeting reading criteria, and watch the principal meet her school challenge. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.‑Fri. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.‑Fri. 8:25 a.m. ‑ 2:35 p.m. CIV 09662‑832812 / 832673 DSN 476‑2812/2673
Netzaberg Elementary School Child Find: Netzaberg Elementary School’s Preschool Services for Child Development (PSCD) program is conducting screenings to identify strengths and concerns in a young child’s development. The free Child Find developmental screenings are provided for command sponsored children from age three to five years. Professional staff will screen motor, language, problem solving, social, and self-help skills, plus the child’s vision and hearing. In addition, parents will have an opportunity to ask questions about their child’s development. For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School, please call CIV 09645-917-9184 or DSN 472-9184.Child Find developmental screenings are held at DoDEA schools to assist parents in identifying the early warning signs that put young children at risk for learning delays and provide crucial early diagnosis and intervention. Netzaberg Elementary School Needs YOU. Netzaberg Elementary School partners with our parents and community to support the success of all students. Goal 1: Reading By 2011, all students will improve targeted reading comprehension skills across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments. The targeted reading skills are: Pre-reading skills in Pre-K—Kindergarten; Retelling and inferring in grades 1 – 2; and Summarizing and drawing conclusions in grades 3 – 5. Intervention: Explicitly teach targeted reading comprehension strategies through Think Alouds. Goal 2: Math By 2011, all students will improve their understanding of number sense and operational concepts across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments. Intervention: Explicitly teach students to think and talk about numbers through Number Talks. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 7:55 a.m. -.2:45 p.m. CIV 09645-917-9185/9184/9313/DSN 472-9184/9313
Netzaberg Middle School 13 Sept: Open house from 4 – 6 p.m. Open House for all students and parents to meet their teachers and ask any questions you may have about the beginning of school year thus far. POC: Email Back to School BUNCO (sponsored by the PTSA) from 6– 7:30 p.m. Make plans to stay after the Open House to play BUNCO and have a chance to win some Polish Pottery. More details forth coming. Netzaberg Middle School CSI 4-Step Problem Solving Method= 1) Understand the Problem 2) Make a Plan 3) Carry Out the Plan 4) Look Back – Ask, ―Does the solution make sense?‖ Parent volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering for the PTSA or other school committees, please contact the
school. We welcome your support. POC: Email Lunch accounts: To use the online service you will need to set up an account at http://www.mealpayplus.com/. If you are new to the area you will need to open a Horizon account at the PX or the school cafeteria. All lunch concerns need to be addressed to AAFES. You can also logon to www.odin.aafes.com/nutrition/08/index.html to set up your child’s account. Attendance: PARENTS are responsible in calling the front office every morning that the student will be absent. POC: Email Phone: 09645-917-9232/9233/9229 DSN 472-9232 School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri 7:30 am–4 pm Mon-Fri 7:55 a.m-2:45 pm CIV 09645-917-9232/9233/9229 DSN 472-9232
Was ist Los? Get involved in the local scene
Flea markets Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82933. The market will not take place on German holidays. Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße. Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the "Globus" DITY store, Pommernstraße 4 Fri. & Sat., 2 & 3 Sept: Trempelmarkt in 90403 Nuremberg, Hauptmarkt. Fri. 4 p.m. - midnight, Sat. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. This is one of Germany's largest flea markets! Around 4,000 stalls are grouped around the Hauptmarkt in the historical city center and in the side-roads off the Hauptmarkt. With this many vendors, you can find pretty much anything: from expensive antiques to "Graffel" (bric-a-brac). Children have their own flea market where they can sell their old toys. Sat., 3 3 Sept: - 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden at the Volksfestplatz on Leuchtenberger Straße - 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 91054 Erlangen, Bohlenplatz. Homepage. - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93055 Regensburg, at the "Globus" DITY market, Sulzfeldstr. 3. Visitors can park for free at the car park of "Hiendl" furniture store. - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92318 Neumarkt, Volksfestplatz and Jurahallen, Festplatz 1 (ca. 45 km / 28 miles west of Hohenfels). A large selection of everything you do and don't need: toys, antiques, collectibles (coins, stamps etc.), clothes and much more. Kids can enjoy themselves on the inflatable jumping castle during the summer months (Apr. - Oct.) - only when the weather is good! The next couple of dates are online. If you would like to sell items email. Sat., 24 Sept: - 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden at the Spielvereinigung ("Am Langen Steg" subdivision, near hospital). - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in Raigering on the outskirts of 92224 Amberg, car park at the ―Sterk‖ brewery, Hofmark 2 Sat., 01 Oct: - 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden at the Volksfestplatz on Leuchtenberger Straße - 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 91054 Erlangen, Bohlenplatz. Homepage. - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93055 Regensburg, at the "Globus" DITY market, Sulzfeldstr. 3. Visitors can park for free at the car park of "Hiendl" furniture store. - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92318 Neumarkt, Volksfestplatz and Jurahallen, Festplatz 1 (ca. 45 km / 28 miles west of Hohenfels). A large selection of everything you do and don't need: toys, antiques, collectibles (coins, stamps etc.), clothes and much more. Kids can enjoy themselves on the inflatable jumping castle during the summer months (Apr. - Oct.) - only when the weather is good! The next couple of dates are online.
Registration begins for a German Class 1 Sept: in 95478 Kemnath, Realschule (German school), Schulplatz 4 / use the 'Nordeingang (northern entrance)' on Goldbergstrasse (ca. 20 km / 12 miles north of Grafenwoehr). Would you like to cope in everyday situations in German? This beginners' course focuses especially on communication. You will also get to know basic structures of German as well as differences in culture and lifestyle. No previous knowledge required. The class was specially designed for English speakers to help making contact with your German neighbors easier; the instructor is a teacher for English and German at the German school "Gymnasium" in Eschenbach. The class starts on Thu., 06 Oct, 7 - 8:30 p.m., and will be held once a week (every Thursday) for 12 weeks. Cost is 60.Euros pp, plus 3.- Euros for handouts. Register with the German Evening School "VHS" for class number 1S6004 (you must refer to this class number) via email, or CIV 09631-88-204.
Open Stores on Sunday All stores in Germany usually remain closed on Sundays and German holidays - but for special dates and occasions, predetermined by local authorities, exceptions are granted. Usually, these "open store" dates coincide with either street market days or some type of citizens fest (such as Volksfest or Bürgerfest). Opening hours differ from city to city but in general, stores open around midday or very early afternoon, and stay open until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. Sun., 04 Sept: - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 90402 Nuremberg. Open stores during the Volksfest in the "Suedstadt" subdivision. - no time specified: in 96317 Kronach, city center (ca. 65 km / 40 miles NE of Bamberg). - no time specified: in 92521 Schwarzenfeld, city / town center (ca. 50 km / 30 miles north of Regensburg). - no time specified: in 92358 Seubersdorf, city / town center (ca. 23 km / 15 miles west of Hohenfels). - no time specified: in 93104 Sünching, city / town center (ca. 33 km / 20 miles SE of Regensburg). Sun., 11 Sept: - 1 p.m.: in 91275 Auerbach (ca. 26 km / 16 miles NW of Vilseck). - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 91315 Höchstadt, city / town center (ca. 45 km / 27 miles NW of Nürnberg). - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 93059 Regensburg, historic city center. Closest free car parks are at the Dultplatz, Am Europakanal; and neighbouring "Oberer Woehrd" along Pfaffensteiner Weg. - no time specified: in 93179 Brennberg (ca. 32 km / 20 miles east of Regensburg). - no time specified: in 84069 Schierling, city / town center (ca. 30 km / 20 miles south of Regensburg). - no time specified: in 86899 Landsberg am Lech, city center (ca. 83 km / 52 miles north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen). Sun., 18 Sept: - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 93133 Burglengenfeld (ca. 30 km / 19 miles north of Regensburg). - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 90402 Nuremberg. Open stores during the Herbstmarkt / Altstadtfest in the whole city except for the "Suedstadt" subdivision (who had theirs the previous weekend). - no time specified: in 93155 Hemau, city / town center (ca. 22 km / 14 miles SW of Hohenfels). Sun., 25 Sept: - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in 96231 Bad Staffelstein, Marktplatz (ca. 33 km / 20 miles NE of Bamberg). - midday - 5 p.m. in 97688 Bad Kissingen (ca. 27 km / 17 miles NW of Schweinfurt). Takes place on Rathausplatz and in the whole Innenstadt (inner city). - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. in 91555 Feuchtwangen (ca. 30 km / 19 miles west of Ansbach). - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 97762 Hammelburg, Am Marktplatz (ca. 33 km / 20 miles west of Schweinfurt). - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 86316 Friedberg (right next to Augsburg, ca. 130 km / 80 miles north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen). - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 95028 Hof, city center (ca. 95 km / 60 miles north of Weiden). - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. in 97638 Mellrichstadt, city / town center (ca. 55 km / 33 miles north of Schweinfurt). - no time specified: in 97833 Frammersbach (ca. 75 km / 47 miles west of Schweinfurt). - no time specified: in 93183 Kallmünz (ca. 13 km / 8.5 miles SE of Hohenfels). - no time specified: in 94405 Landau an der Isar (ca. 75 km / 46 miles SE of Regensburg).
Reichsstadt-Festtage (Celebrations of Becoming a Free City) 2 – 4 Sept: in 91541 Rothenburg, Marktplatz During the "Reichsstadt-Festtage", the complete city history is re-enacted by around 1,000 participants. Of course you need to park outside the city walls (recommended car parks: P1, P3, P5) and walk the very short distance to the city center. On Friday evening, a large torchlight parade takes place at the market square. Later on, fascinating fireworks will be displayed at the historic Rathaus (city hall). Program Friday: - 8:30 p.m.: Torchlight Parade. The participants march in their historic costumes from the meeting point at the Doppelbrücke (double bridge) to the Marktplatz (market square) where they are introduced to the nightwatchman and greeted by the Lord Mayor. This is followed by the fireworks spectacle. Saturday: - from 11 a.m. on: Medieval arts and crafts market with a knights camp, knights, music, a horse show, and a children's program with a story teller and even a trial at archery. All activities in front of the Rödertor gate are free of charge. - 1 p.m.: Re-enactment (market square) of Rothenburg being given Free City rights. Ensuing: fencing bout (show) by the group "Chevalier de Ville". - 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Re-enactment of historic scenes from seven centuries all over the Altstadt (historic town center) (city center) - 1:30 p.m.: Concert by the "Rothenburger Stadt- und Jugendblasorchester" at the Marktplatz - 2:30 p.m.: Knights tournament at the Wässele in front of the Klingentor gate. Admission fees for 12 and older: 5.- Euro. Younger kids are free. The show lasts ca. 70 minutes. - 3 p.m.: 2 - 3-hour-long guided walk to the various historic groups. Meeting point: the fountain on Marktplatz. Fees: 6.Euro per adult. 12 - 18 years: 3.- Euro. No advance registration needed. - 3 p.m.: Performance by the "Rothenburger Stadtpfeifferey" (music) and dances from the Renaissance at the Goethe-
Garten, Herrngasse. - 4 p.m.: Knights tournament in the Wässele (a defile / Hohlweg) in front of the Klingentor gate. Admission fees for 12 and older: Euro 5.-. Younger kids are free. The show lasts ca. 70 minutes. - 9:30 p.m.: Taubertal (valley) in flames. This light and fireworks spectacle is to remember the darkest times of Rothenburg, namely the siege during the 30-year war. The ensuing "Bengali Light Show" symbolizes the burning city. - before and after the fireworks: Live music and dance at the Schrannenscheune. Sunday: - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Re-enactment of historic scenes from seven centuries all over the Altstadt (historic town center) (city center) - 10:30 a.m.: 2 - 3-hour-long guided walk to the various historic groups. Meeting point: the fountain on Marktplatz. Fees: 6.- Euro per adult. 12 - 18 years: 3 Euro. No advance registration needed. - from 11 a.m. on: Medieval arts and crafts market with a knights camp, knights, music, a horse show, and a children's program with a story teller and even a trial at archery. All activities in front of the Rödertor gate are free of charge. There will also be a reading about "Knights and their Heraldry". - 2:30 p.m.: Historic Shepherd's Dance. The Shepherd's Dance (link in EN) was first introduced in 1911, and has been performed regularly since then for the guests of the City of Rothenburg. It consists of several dance figures which, together with the 19th century costumes of the maids, as well as the ribbons on the lad's traditional shovels, create a colorful and impressionable presentation. - 2:30 p.m. + 5:30 p.m.: Knights tournament in the Wässele (a defile / Hohlweg) in front of the Klingentor gate. Admission fees for 12 and older: 5.- Euro. Younger kids are free. The show lasts ca. 70 minutes. - 3 p.m.: Performance by the "Rothenburger Stadtpfeifferey" (music) and dances from the Renaissance at the GoetheGarten, Herrngasse.
Dahlia Madness 2 Sept. - 3 Oct: on the Isle of Mainau (78465) in the Bodensee (Lake Constance). The sight of over 12,000 beautiful dahlias in over 250 different species will leave you in awe. You have a chance to select your favorite species, too. You can find more info on their Homepage, available both in English and German. The isle is open from sunrise to sunset but the exhibits (museum in the palace, butterfly show, etc.) won't open until 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. respectively. Although the Bodensee is a bit far from Northern Bavaria (i.e., on the Swiss border), it's certainly worth the trip. While you're in the area, why not visit the "Pfahlbauten-Museum" (Lake Dwelling Museum) in Unteruhldingen on Strandpromenade 6 (part of 88690 Uhldingen-Mühlhofen)? Dive into the mysterious world of farmers, fishermen, and brass founders of the Stone Age 6000 years ago, and be a witness to the lifestyle of the Bronze Age 3000 years ago. You can find all pertinent information on their excellent English website.
Fun in Nuremberg Now – 11 Sept: Nuremberg Herbst-Volksfest , www.volksfest-nuernberg.de/ 2 – 3 Sept: Nuernberg Trempelmarkt. More here and here. 4 Sept: Nuremberg International Bike Race, 8.45 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.; 21st International Bike Race through historical Altstadt of Nuremberg. Many attractions and activities along the race. For more, www.radrennen.de/.
Trachtenmarkt (Market for Traditional Bavarian Clothing) 3 – 4 Sept: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., in 91171 Greding, Marktplatz (ca. 55 km / 34 miles west of Hohenfels). The Trachtenmarkt is held in all weather conditions. Admission: 1.50 Euros pp, Kids under 18 are free. This market will sell anything you need for a Tracht: from the complete outfit to the fabrics and patterns (for all tailors out there), accessories, books (in German), and the all-important advice. It's also become a popular tradition to play music at the market.
Kirwa Celebrations 3-5 Sept: in Ebersbach, Edelsfeld, Rosenberg, Hirschau and Mimbach-Mausberg. More, here.
Medieval Market 4 Sept: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., in 97342 Seinsheim, Altstadt = old city (ca. 16 km / 10 miles south of Kitzingen). A wonderful medieval market with market tenders, jugglers, jostlers, craftsmen, artisans, exhibits, dancing and music. Great day out for all families.
Family Day 4 Sept: at the Fränkische-Schweiz-Museum in Tüchersfeld, Am Museum 5 (falls under 91278 Pottenstein, in the beautiful Fränkische Schweiz). It's a day designed for the whole family to have fun.
Potato Harvest: "Erpflgrobn" (Erdaepfel graben) 4 Sept: At the Oberpfälzer Freilandmuseum (open-air museum) in Neusath 200 (part of 92507 Nabburg, ca. 31 km / 19 miles south of Weiden). Admission (only GE) is 4.50 Euros pp, a family ticket for the day is 11.- Euros. Beautiful, strong cold-blood horses pull the potatoes out of the soil with old farming equipment - and you and your kids can help pick them up! After the harvest, every helper gets to taste a freshly boiled potato, or you go to the "Wirtshaus" (inn) where they have special potato dishes that day. A guided tour (in German) with lots of information takes place at 2 p.m. Children can also play some fun old games at 1 p.m., or try out how potato prints are made. Free parking spaces are available outside the museum's gates. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a short leash. Please bring along a bag for your dog's remains, or purchase a bag for 50 cents upon entry.
Open Stores on Sunday 4 Sept: 90402 Nuremberg. Open stores during the Volksfest in the "Suedstadt" subdivision. 96317 Kronach, city center (ca. 65 km / 40 miles NE of Bamberg). 92521 Schwarzenfeld, city / town center (ca. 50 km / 30 miles north of Regensburg). 92358 Seubersdorf, city / town center (ca. 23 km / 15 miles west of Hohenfels). 93104 Sünching, city / town center (ca. 33 km / 20 miles SE of Regensburg). 11 Sept: 93059 Regensburg at the historical city center. Closest free car parks are at the Dultplatz, Am Europakanal; and neighboring "Oberer Wöhrd" car park along Pfaffensteiner Weg. Then it's only a very short walk across one of the bridges, and you're there. BTW, did you know you can get a map of Regensburg's city center from the Tourist Info for free? Go to the "Altes Rathaus" (old city hall) as directed by the brown signs, and ask for a copy.
International Street Music Festival 10 - 11 Sept: in 97070 Wuerzburg, Innenstadt (inner city) / Marktplatz (market place) Over 300 artists from all over the world bring their music and their culture to Würzburg. Join in and enjoy this event at 20 locations dotted around the city center. All details are online (only GE, dates still from 2010).
Bicycle Race "Around Nuremberg's Historic City Center" 11 Sept: Route (Tor = gate): Hauptmarkt, Tiergärtnertor, Vestnertor, Maxtor and Laufer Schlagturm (tower). Every year in September, hundreds of professional cyclists compete (only GE) in a race around the Nürnberger castle, followed by over 100,000 spectators. In the morning, everyone can have a try at this competition in the "Jedermann-Rennen". Entertainment for the spectators is provided along the Nürnberger Stadtmauer (city wall). Please be aware of possible traffic disruptions and diversions.
Citizens Fest: Altstadtfest 15 - 26 Sept: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., in 90403 Nuremberg, on the isle Vordere Insel Schütt. Around 1 million visitors stop by the Altstadtfest every year. 800 entertainers and 60 free events do hold a strong attraction, of course: folklore, theater and dance performances, the traditional "Fischerstechen" and numerous Jazz concerts are among the highlights. "Fischerstechen" is an old game from the Middle Ages where the fishermen, often in traditional costumes, stand on wooden boats using long poles (often with dried sea weeds or flax tied to the end) and try to push each other off the boat. This old game is being revived all over Germany because of the fun it presents. First prize goes to those boat members who stay on their boat the longest. All other participants will sooner or later take a little bath in the chilly waters, 18 Sept: Stores in the city center are open 1- 6 p.m. (except in the Suedstadt district, they had theirs the week prior).
Oktoberfest 17 Sept. - 03 Oct: in Munich. Do you know why the Oktoberfest is called that although it actually starts in September? Find out here along with all other important details (in EN).
Party Bus to Oktoberfest 17 Sept: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, Theta Rho International Chapter is sponsoring a Party Bus to World Famous Oktoberfest. For tickets and more information please email.
Exchange for Stamps, Coins and Historical Postcards 25 Sept: 9 a.m., in 96117 Memmelsdorf, in the Schulturnhalle (school gym) at Pödeldorfer Straße 13 (ca. 8 km / 5 miles NE of Bamberg). The event is organized by the "Briefmarken- und Muenzsammler-Verein Bamberg"; POCs are Mr. Hoechstetter, ph 0951-63162, and Mr. Steck, ph 0951-47188.
Street Market: Herbstmarkt 25 Sept: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., in 92249 Vilseck on Marktplatz.
Square Dance Day 25 Sept: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Pullman City Fun Park in 94535 Eging am See, Ruberting 30 (ca. 100 km / 62 miles SE of Regensburg). Around 300 dancers will dance, compete and simply enjoy themselves. The Pullman City Fun Park offers a large variety of non-violent Western activities for the whole family: Western shows, Native American dances, magic shows, and much more. The whole show program is online but only in German. Opening times: mid-April - 31 Oct., daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Admission (only GE): Adults: 13 Euros. Children 4 - 16 years: 7 Euros. Children under 4 if accompanied by their parents: free. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 16): 29 Euros. Dogs on a leash: 1 Euro. Visitors dressed in historical Western costumes (representing ca. 1740 - 1880) get in for free! Outside their opening season you can access the premises for free but there will be no shows or other entertainment.
The language barrier – good to know items Germans ordering you around? Have you ever had a German tell you something like: "you will come here" or "you must sign there?" It sounds horribly impolite in English, like they're ordering you around, but trust me, they are not. The whole problem stems from English and German being two completely different languages (and cultures), and the speaker's English not being their first language. The English "must" and the German "müssen" sound very much alike and even mean something similar - just not quite the same. In English, "must" indicates a mandatory requirement or order ("you must do this, or else …") In German, "Du musst" (you see how similar they are!) simply means "you have to" or "you need to." A German who speaks English well will know the difference but not all of us can be language whizzes. It's a similar story with a statement like "you will come here." Most likely, our German friends are trying to ask you politely to come with them, they just don't know how to translate it correctly. Next time you encounter such seeming impoliteness - don't take it personal, especially if you notice that the German's English isn't the best. If you know the person, you might even consider explaining to them the difference between the German "musst" and the English "must." If you still find Germans peculiar, maybe the explanations on this site can help a bit (website in English). For ―I want to know how to …‖ in Germany: See what others suggest, especially if you want to win a German's favor. (Both links in English). If you want to learn more about the language, you could follow Hyde Flippo on Twitter (in EN). Some funny traditions are explained here in English (scroll towards the bottom). If you already speak German and want to know more about those strange Bavarian customs, click here. Or you try this site for customs from all over Germany (with a translation button). If you can read German: find out what the weather predictions are according to the Hundertjähriger Kalender (calendar said to be valid for a hundred years!) For language buffs: click here for examples of Germanic dialects, many with good quality audio recordings. If you're having trouble addressing Germans correctly, try these suggestions (website in English).
German‑American Kontakt Club Vilseck Kontakt If you are interested in participating in one of the events, please register with Daniel Koenig or sign up with the Vilseck Kontakt Club at the website by filling out the Mitgliedsantrag. (Member registration form)
Grafenwoehr Kontakt More information, Call CIV 09641‑83‑7878, DSN 475‑7878 or email.