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21 August 2013

Check for updates on community news information and events at wwwgrafenwoehrarmymil

Have an energy conservation idea Let us know Please email with any tips or suggestions usarmygrafenwoehrimcom-europelistbmc-energy-hotlinemailmil

With school starting Monday make sure you follow these tips to keep kids safe During morning and after school hours concentrate on the road and visually scan your

surroundings

When driving through a school zone or an area where children are getting onoff a school bus watch for children near the road at intersections and in medians

Students and school busses will be back on the street Remember Cell phones may ONLY be used with a ldquohands-freerdquo device Stay Alert

And simply SLOW DOWN in school zones and residential areas

Click on a section to go straight to its page ACS Adult Education amp Training Community Highlights Exchange News Facility amp Road Openings Closures Construction Furloughs Religious School News Sports Fitness Hobbies amp Recreation Volunteers amp other help needed Was ist Los

Community Highlights

Special programs updates community campaigns classes and more

ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook ldquoLikerdquo US Army Garrison Grafenwoehr on Facebook for up-to-the-minute information to peruse pictures of community events for a rundown of fests fairs markets and shows in Bavaria There are also force protection tips and updates on protests and demonstrations in our area Herersquos that link again httpswwwfacebookcomUSAGGref=tn_tnmn

Follow us on Twitter Follow us for news and updates about the Bavarian Military Community Army DoD and Europe Herersquos our page httpstwittercomUSAGGraf Our Twitter handle is USAGGraf Bavarian News online

Head to BavarianNewscom to get timely news and see what events are happening in the community

Do you want to be a JAG (and have the Army pay for law school) The Army is looking for dedicated and talented junior officers who could become JAGs The Office of The Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Armyrsquos Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) Under the FLEP program the Army projects sending up to 25 active duty commissioned officers to law school at government expense Interested officers should immediately sign up for the LSATs as the scores are needed for the selection board Selected officers will attend law school beginning the fall of 2014 and will remain on active duty while attending law school Interested officers should review Chapter 14 AR 27-1 to determine their eligibility Officers serving in Bavaria interested in applying should contact their unitrsquos legal advisor (see contact info here) or the 7A JMTC Deputy Staff Judge Advocate Major Ed Linneweber at DSN 475-8061 edwardclinnewebermilmailmil The OSJA will hold an informational briefing about the Funded Legal Education Program from 1030-1130 am on 27 Aug The briefings will be in the 7A OSJA Conference Room Bldg 106 in Tower Barracks

Postal Centers back on normal hours The Rose Barracks and Tower Barracks Postal Service Centers have returned to normal operating hours The return to normal hours is due to the end of civilian employee furloughs Hours of operation are as follows Postal Finance (sending mail) and Official Mail Mon-Fri 1130 am-5 pm Parcel Pick-Up Counter 1130 am-5 pm

TARP SETA OPSEC and Anti-terrorism Level 1 training The United States Army Garrison Grafenwoehr (Antiterrorism and Security Divisions) along with the 66th Military Intelligence Group and JMTC Intelligence and Security will be conducting the quarterly Community Security Awareness Training consisting of the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Security Education Training Awareness (SETA) Operation Security (OPSEC) and Anti-terrorism Level 1 Refresher Training 4th Quarter Community Security Awareness Training Schedule 18 Sept Tower Barracks Tower Theater Bldg 620 1030-1130 am (LN employees) 130-4 pm (US personnel) 19 Sept Rose Barracks Post Theater Bldg 354 9-1130 am (US personnel) 130-230 pm (LN employees) This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all DoD personnel including Military AFNAF (both US and LN) US Contractor employees are welcome

Positive discipline seminar 26 Sept Come join the Special Needs Advisory Council (SNAC) for a seminar and interactive event that focuses on

ways to positively shape your childrsquos behavior There will be food a make and take craft for parents (with a positive behavior theme) and crafts and games for children There will also be an information table available with materials covering positive behavior shaping strategies This program is for families with kids with developmental educational or medical delays 9-11 am at the Rose Barracks Chapel Bldg 218 Call DSN 476-3221 CIV 09662-83-3221 to sign up

Sponsorship key to readiness and resiliency

Every Soldier or DA civilian undergoing a PCS must be assigned a sponsor But assigning a sponsor is only the first step ndash the quality of the sponsorship program rest solely on the shoulders of sponsors All sponsors must do their best to welcome their newcomer and make them feel at home Remember that it is extremely important to stay in touch with new community members before during and after arrival Sponsors should answer questions and if they need help they can ask ACS the unit sponsorship coordinator or contact the Garrison Sponsorship Liaison Training is available for Soldiers

spouses and DA civilians at Rose Barracks Bldg 322 For more on training datesavailability at please call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650

ICE QR code Now itrsquos even easier to submit ICE - Interactive Customer Evaluation comments Take a snapshot of the code with your phone and the code automatically directs you to ICE

Stay vigilant and report suspicious activities

For emergencies off post call 112 the European emergency number reachable from fixed and mobile phones free of charge everywhere in the EU Bavaria Military Community officials are asking everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities as soon as they are observed The safety of our families is one of our biggest priorities USAG Grafenwoehr Military Police DSN 476-24903397 or CIV 09662-83-24903397

Suicide and Sexual Assault Hotlines Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 118 CIV 09641-83-118 Visit our website for more on suicide prevention Suicide prevention sexual assault or just a friendly earhellip yoursquore 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 DSN 475-4567 CIV 09641-83-4567 or DSN 476-3218 CIV 09662-83-3218 and

Emergency Services DSN 117 CIV 09641-83-117

Army Community Service (ACS)

Contact Army Community Service (ACS) Tower Barracks 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 usarmygrafenwoehrimcom-europembxacsmailmil for info

Employment Readiness For anyone needing assistance with resume building or one-on-one assistance please call DSN 476-2650 475-8371 CIV 09662-83-2650 09641-83-8371

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Have questions Email EFMP directly 21 Aug EFMP Enlightenment Group 3 pm ndash 430 pm Tower Barracks ACS Bldg 244

Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130 Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered

Financial Readiness Services are also available by appointment For more information on saving your money you may contact your ACS Financial Readiness at 09662-83-2650 or 09641-83-8371 28 Aug Brown Bag Investing Club 1130 am ndash 1 pm Tower Barracks ACS Bldg 244 21 amp 27 Aug Debt Blasters noon-1 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 AND Tower Barracks USO Bldg 150

New Parent Support Program

Play Groups Every Tuesday Tower Barracks Chapel Annex 930 ndash 11 am Every Wednesday Rose Barracks Chapel Annex 930 ndash 11 am

Every Thursday Netzaberg Teen Center 1030 am ndash noon Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through Walking Every Tuesday Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 1 - 3 pm Hospital Tours Every 1

st Wednesday (except for holidays) Visit Weiden Meet at 545 pm in the Weiden hospital lobby

Every 4th

Wednesday Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg Meet at 545 pm in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby Every Other 2nd Tuesday Visit Amberg Meet at 545 pm in the Amberg hospital lobby

Relocation Readiness Through 29 Aug SGIATS Belly Dancing noon ndash 130 pm Thursdays Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 221 21 Aug Immigration Workshop 11 am ndash noon Thursdays Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 21 Aug Spouse Sponsorship 1 ndash 2 pm Thursdays Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 21 Aug Military Sponsorship Train The Trainer 2 ndash 3 pm Thursdays Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 26 - 28 Aug Welcome To Bavaria 9 am - 4 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 Every Tuesday English as a Second Language 10 am ndash noon Tower Barracks Chapel Annex Every Thursday English as a Second Language 10 am ndash noon Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322

Military and Family Life Consultants are here for you

MFLCs will hold classes throughout the deployment season aimed at helping families members get through that stressful time and to build a community of support All classes will be held at ACS Bldg 322 in Rose Barracks 22 Aug Issues Families Face 1-230 pm 27 Aug When the Military Deploys 1030 am-noon 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 017-4147-6846 or Tower Barracks 0152-0293-4290 0152-0241-5226 Mon-Fri 8 am- 8 pm

Exchange News

Exchange to remove 891 magazines from stores The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is permanently removing 891 magazines from its stock This includes among other titles The Saturday Evening Post SpongeBob Comics Home Buyers Guide and Playboy This move will reduce space by 33 percent The additional exchange floor and shelf space will be given to products and services such as electronics whose demand is increasing

Exchange AFN Decoders credit AFN Europe is eliminating one of its two satellite transponders in order to reduce redundancy and overall operating cost In preparation for AFN migrating to an upgraded digital signal viewers should not purchase or lease any decoder that is not the newest model the CISCO D9865 When the switch to this digital signal occurs all AFN decoders other than the D9865 will no longer function Exchange customer can bring in their old AFN decoder to their local Exchange PowerZone and receive a $40 credit toward the purchase of a new CISCO D9865 This only applies to new purchase and not leased decoders

Volunteers and other help needed

Youth sports coaches needed Fall sports starts next week and we still need coaches for cheerleading soccer and flag football Contact the Youth Sports and Fitness Office at DSN 475-6655 CIV 09641-83-6655 for an application today

Paid music amp fitness instructors needed CYSS SKIES Unlimited is looking for talented experienced and self motivated individuals with a love for children and teaching SKIES is looking for instructors in music (piano strings ie violin viola amp guitar) all levels of gymnastics and tumbling Kindermusik swimming and MommyDaddy and Me Fitness If you are interested in earning money doing

something you love please contact Tammy Weightman the SKIES director

Grafenwoehr Girl Scouts looking for scouts and volunteers Attention Scouts Grafenwoehr Girl Scouts serves girls from Kindergarten through 12th grade in USAG Grafenwoehr We foster leadership in our girls through activities events and community service opportunities at the troop and committee level Girl Scouts is also recruiting 9th -12th grade girls to be a part of the virtual troop that travels and attends high school-level events Scouts even have the opportunity to win the Girl Scout Gold Award which opens doors for scholarship money post-graduation Attention volunteers The Girl Scouts are looking for leaders and co-leaders and management team members For those who have a skill but cant make a full-time commitment the Scouts are always looking for subject matter expert in all fields Knitting auto mechanics and maintenance culinary arts art science technology mathematics languages just donating 3 hours of your time to offer a course to our girls can change their lives For more information about registering your daughter or volunteering email or check out the Facebook page

Volunteers needed at the USO Grafenwoehr If youd like to help your USO the military and their family members come by the USO center in Tower Barracks Bldg 150 and sign up to volunteer You can go to our volunteer website at wwwusovolunteerorg and create your profile post your own hours and keep track of your hours For the Soldiers the hours spent volunteering goes towards promotion points and a community service ribbon For more CIV 09641-605-2946

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 Tower Barracks Red Cross CIV 09641-83-1760 DSN 475-1760

Upcoming classes at the Red Cross Please contact the Red Cross for registration and course details at Rose Barracks Red Cross CIV 09662-83-1760 DSN 476-1760 Tower Barracks 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 at DSN 476‑2650 CIV 09662‑83‑2650

Sports Fitness Hobbies amp Recreation

AAFES Movie Listing Tower Barracks listings click here Rose Barracks listings here

Vilseck Community and Spouses Club events Go to their Facebook page for upcoming events and club news

Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses Club

Go to their Facebook page for upcoming events and club news

Limited care at Grafenweohr CDC Due to staff shortages Grafenwoehr CDC will offer limited infant hourly child care during the month of August If you are unable to reserve hourly care online contact the Parent Central Office at DSN 476-2760 CIV 09662-83-2760 for assistance

Paid music amp fitness instructors needed CYSS SKIES Unlimited is looking for talented experienced and self motivated individuals with a love for children and teaching SKIES is looking for instructors in music (piano strings ie violin viola amp guitar) all levels of gymnastics and tumbling Kindermusik swimming and MommyDaddy and Me Fitness If you are interested in earning money doing

something you love please contact Tammy Weightman the SKIES director

Bayern Rangers hockey team looking for players

24 amp 31 Aug 4 amp 8 Sept The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is looking for new players The

team will hold open practices in Weiden on 24 Aug 430-6 pm 31 Aug 430-6 pm 4 Sept 945-11 pm and 8 Sept 1230-2 pm To join in the fun just show up Players must provide their own equipment and chip in to cover the cost of ice -- normally 10 euro for a 90 minute skate For more info please see the team page at wwwfacebookcombayernrangers

ODR activities All activities are from 6-9 pm call Outdoor Recreation at DSN 476-2563 CIV 09662-83-2563 for more

Mondays Mountain Bike Mondays Experience Bavaria from a bike Rides vary in length from 15 km to 35 km

depending on location and abilities of riders Prior MTB experience is recommended Sign up today

Thursdays Paddling and rock climbing Participants will learn to belayrock climb and canoekayak on alternating

Thursdays Classes will continue through the summer

Sundays are Family Bowling days Sundays Every Sunday from 2-8 pm at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center kids bowl for $50 and adults bowl for

$175 At the Rose Barracks Bowling Center we offer ldquoAll you can Bowlrdquo for one low price Call the Bowling Centers for more details

Upcoming MWR day trips Call Grafenwoehr Leisure Travel Services DSN 475-7402 CIV 09641-83-7402 for more and to sign up for any of these trips 24 Aug Holiday Park There are lots of rides and attractions and a special child area and kid-friendly shows Near

Mannheim

24 Aug Pilsen Liberation Fest Pilsen is a historic city in the Czech Republic known for the largest Synagogue in the

world the Pilsner Urquel Brewery Renaissance City Hall and the puppet theater

24 Aug Klettersteig Day Trip Klettersteig is similar to rock climbing but you move horizontally across the rock face

instead of vertically

30 Aug Skydiving Day Trip Join us for skydiving with a proven amp experienced dive company Trips are limited to 8

jumpers so sign up soon

31 Aug Dresden Visit one of Germanyrsquos most fascinating amp charming cities Catch a guided tour or see the sights on

your own

Share amp Win at the Warrior Zone

Through 21 Aug Share with us why you like the Warrior Zone and win a trip to Oktoberfest and other great prizes

Visit your local Warrior Zone and speak with a staff member then leave a comment about why you like the Warrior Zone at the lsquoGrafenwoehr BOSSrsquo Facebook page The drawing will be held on 21 Aug at the Tower Barracks Warrior Zone You must be present for drawing to be eligible

Seafood Night with special discount for senior citizens 21 Aug Dine on fried or blacken shrimp catfish flounder or tilapia seafood platter and a variety of side choices All

senior citizens will receive 25 off of the dinner plate 5 - 8 pm Patton Fireside Lounge Tower Barracks Bldg 209

Warrior Zone Karaoke Night 21 Aug Come sing and let your voice be heard at the Rose Barracks Warrior Zone We all enjoy a little music and

entertainment Combine them while putting on a show for the rest of the community 7 pm Rose Barracks Warrior Zone Bldg 607

Life Unscripted Improv Troupe Rehearsal 22 Aug Do your hilarious comebacks and quick wit always leave your friendsfamily laughing Come rehearse with the

Life Unscripted Improv Troupe Come to the Grafenwoehr Performing Arts Center at 630 pm Just bring yourself and your willingness to work without a script No experience necessary Grafenwoehr Performing Arts Center Bldg 103 DSN 475-6426 CIV 09641-83-6426

Fall Car Boot Sales registration begins 23 Aug The wildly popular Library Car Boot Sale is happening again Bring your items to sell or browse for great deal

This sale is open to ID Card Holders and choice selling spots are assigned on a first-registered first-served basis Registration forms must be filled out in person at one of the Library locations ndash sales spaces are limited The Tower Barracks Library will host the Car Boot Sale on 7 Sept and the Rose Barracks Library on 21 Sept both from 9 am - 2 pm Call DSN 475-1740 CIV 09641-83-1740 to register

New ODR complex grad opening 24 Sept We are excited to announce the opening of the new Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Complex at Camp

HeritageDickhaeuter Lake The facility will offer a great variety of recreational programs including Leisure Travel Services Starting 22 Aug we are consolidating our programs at the Rose Barracks Outdoor Recreation Bldg 2236 The Leisure Travel Services in Tower Barracks Bldg 539 will close

Open MIC Night 26 Aug We give you the stage and you give the community a show Bring your own musical instruments poetry dance

routine or whatever else you want to express yourself The Zone Sports Bar Rose Barracks Bldg 607 6 pm

Steak Dinner 28 Aug Get a great cut of meat and enjoy the gourmet potato bar with all the fixings 5 - 8 pm Patton Fireside Lounge

Tower Barracks Bldg 209

DJKaraoke Night - Latin 29 Aug Join the local talent in belting out their favorite Latin hits or just come for the show The Zone Sports Bar Rose

Barracks Bldg 607 9 pm

Mass CPR training days 27 amp 28 Sept Are you confident you can perform CPR in an emergency Could you do it on a toddler What about an

infant The community is welcome to the Red Cross Mass CPRFirst AidAED Event at the Tower Barracks Field House Bldg 547 The training will be set up with qualified instructors to certify you in CPRAEDFirst Aid The class is $40 per person and open to all ID card holders You can choose from these times to attend 27 Sept 11 am-1245 pm or 2-345

pm 28 Sept 10-1145 am Space is limited To register call DSN 475-1760 CIV 09641-83-1760 or email

Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop Dont Miss Our Great Deals 50 off pink tags and 50 off expired consignment items Watch the GCSC Thrift Shop FB Page for member specials Open Tuesdays Wednesdays 9 am - 3 pm Thursdays 11 pm - 5 pm 1st and 3rd Friday 9 am - 3 pm in Grafenwoehr Bldg 508 Want to give back to your community Volunteer Help your community by consigning or donating today PCSing No problem we will mail you your check For more CIV 09641-926-0377 online or find us on Facebook

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Facebook page We are in desperate need of baby pant hangers DSN 476-2649 CIV 09662-83-2649 or email for more information Volunteers and donations are always welcome

Find us on Facebook USAG Grafenwoehr Army Community Service VFW Tower Post 10692 MWR Main Post and Rose Barracks Postal Service Centers Education Centers Graf Dog community the EXCHANGE Environmental Division AFN Bavaria Performing Arts Center Grafenwoehr

Chaplains Main Post DFAC 172 Infantry Brigade BMEDDAC 2SCR Graf Housing Dept

Grafenwoehr Provost Marshal Office Netzaberg Middle School Netzaberg Elementary School and Vilseck Falcons

Facility amp RoadOpeningsConstructionClosures

Leisure Travel Services closure 24 Sept The Leisure Travel Services in Tower Barracks Bldg 539 will be closed today for the grand opening of the

new ODR complex

Grand opening of new ODR complex 24 Sept The new ODR complex has its grand opening today The complex is located near Dickhaeuter Lake and will

feature a high-ropes course climbing wall campgrounds two and three bedroom cabins equipment checkout playgrounds and fishing paddling and kayaking on the lake

Central Issue Facility (CIF) closure 27 Sept CIF in Rose Barracks and the CIF Annex in Hohenfels will be closed for customer service during their

organizational day Please plan around the closure

Religious

Weekly Bible Study

Velburg Truth Center meets for Bible Study every Wednesday at 7 pm In addition to weekly Bible Study we also have church service every Sunday at 11 am We are located at Alleeweg 2 Velburg Germany 92355 Please email Brenda Means or call 0172-892-3771 for more

Off post church services Eschenbach - Roman Catholic Mass Saturday services at St Laurentius 6 pm (1st Mass of Sunday) Sunday services at St Laurentius 9 am and 1030 am Monday services at St Laurentius 6 pm Tuesday services at Apfelbach 6 pm Wednesday services at St Laurentius 8 am Thursday services at St Laurentius 415 pm (geared toward children) Grafenwoehr Sunday services at Friedenskirche 8 am and 1030 am Family services every 1st 3rd and 4th Sunday Monday services at Maria-Himmelfahrtskirche 830 am Tuesday services at Friedenskirche 7 pm Wednesday services at Seniorenheim St Sebastian 430 pm 2nd Wednesday of every month 7 pm at Maria-Himmelfahrtskirche Thursday services at Friedenskirche 415 pm studentsrsquo service Friday services at Friedenskirche 1-2 pm 1st Friday of every month 7 pm 1st Friday of every month Saturday services at Friedenskirche 4 pm Rosary 6 pm Gmuend Sunday services at Herz-Marien-Kirche Alternating weeks 915 am or 7 pm Thursday services at BRK Seniorenheim 3 pm 1st Wednesday of every month Friday services at Herz-Marien-Kirche 630 pm during winter 7 pm during summer Goessenreuth Thursday services at Michaelskapelle 7 pm during winter 730 pm during summer Huetten Sunday services at Josefs Kirche Alternating weeks 915 am or 7 pm Thursday services at Josefs Kirche 7 pm

Saturday services at Josefs Kirche 5 pm The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Sunday services at Grafenwoehr Vilseckerstr 7 930-1040 am Sacrament 1050-1130 Sunday School 1140-1230 PreisthoodRelief Society Grace Baptist Church in Grafenwoehr Sunday services in Grafenwoehr at Alte Amberger Str 43 92655GrowGroups (Sunday School) 945 am Morning Worship 1045 am Evening Bible Study 6 pm Homegroups in various locations during the week

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 Tower Barracks Chapel DSN 475-1570 CIV 09641-83-1570 Rose Barracks Chapel DSN 476-1570 CIV 09662-83-1570

Adult Education Training

Education Center service cutbacks in August Most services at both the USAG Grafenwoehr Rose Barracks (Bldg 223) and Tower Barracks (Bldg 538549) Education Centers will be closed on the USAREUR Training Holiday Fridays 30 Aug In addition the Army Learning Center (ALC) Computer Labs at both Education Centers will no longer be open after duty hours during the week These labs will remain open 730 am-430 pm Mon-Fri except on Federal and USAREUR Training Holidays For more information call DSN 476-2753 CIV 09662-83-2753 or DSN 475-7239 CIV 09471-83-7239

FAST Classes 5 - 18 Sept Rose Barracks Education Center Bldg 223 9 am - 4 pm The registration period for these classes has

already started and lasts until the last working day before the class begins 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 the Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-26533292

University of Maryland University College ndash Europe UMUC Europe offers Associates Bachelors and graduate-level degrees in a convenient online or face-to-face format Fall session 1 classes start 19 Aug Apply at the USAG Grafenwoehr Education Center located on Rose Barracks Bldg 223 UMUC offers many financial aid opportunities including FASFA Tuition Remission scholarships and Book Awards Contact us at DSN 476-2462 or CIV 09662-83-2462 or visit our website at wwwedumucedu for more information You can also ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook

University of Oklahoma MA courses

The University of Oklahoma in Rose Barracks offers degree programs to military service members and civilians in an accelerated format that meets the demands of the working adult The university offers both Master of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations and a Master of Human Relations We are currently enrolling new students Email Carla Miller or call her at DSN 476-2069 CIV 09662-83-2069 Further information can be found at wwwgoououedu Summer courses in Rose Barracks The University of Oklahoma is now offering a Masters in Education in Europe If you are interested in earning a Master of Education in Vilseck please complete the one minute online needs assessment The university will use the confidential information to place the degree program in Europe

Central Texas College CTC provides soldiers and their families with associate degree programs in many Vo-Tech career fields with both face-to-face classes and distance learning (online) classes In the USAG Grafenwoehr community there are currently three face-to-face programs running continuously year-round Below is the current line-up for CTC classes on Rose Barracks and Tower Barracks for Term 1 in Aug-Oct 2013 Rose Barracks Classes AUMT 2437 ndash Automotive Electronics TuWeTh 6-10 pm Starts 20 Aug ends 10 Oct Instructor Charles Rosemond 4 credit hours For more email CTC field representative Chuck Sligh or call DSN 476-2362 CIV 09662-83-2362

Summer Hours for National Testing Center (NTC)

University of Maryland University College - Europes National Test Center (NTC) will have limited hours this summer Please note the following dates and times for testing We are located at Rose Barracks Bldg 223 Rm 210 Anyone interested in testing should contact the NTC at DSN 476-2462 CIV 09662-83-2462 or email to schedule an appointment

School News

DoDDS-Europe furlough days The number of furlough days throughout the DoD and DoDDS were cut from 11 to six days This means that there will no longer be furlough daysdays off from school at all DoDDS schools For more please read here

VFW Patriotrsquos Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarships

Deadline 1 Nov The VFW has two scholarships available for high school and middle school students

Students in 6-8th grade are eligible for the Patriotrsquos Pen scholarship Forty-six applicants will win scholarships ranging from $500-5000 This yearrsquos essay theme is ldquoWhat Patriotism Means to Merdquo You can find the application guidelines and form here High schoolers are eligible for a $30000 scholarship and $1000-16000 scholarships Their essaysrsquo theme is ldquoWhy Irsquom Optimistic about our Nationrsquos Futurerdquo Application guidelines and form is here

VFW Teacher of the Year Award nomination

Deadline 1 Nov Do you know a teacher devoted to education their country and community You can nominate them

for the VFW Teacher of the Year Award Teachers will be judged in K-5 6-8 and 9-12 categories Those nominating the teacher must describe in 350 words or less why the educator deserves the honor You can find more on how to nominate here

Grafenwoehr Elementary School Bus Office If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student please contact Mr Jimmy Avery or Mr James Moss at the SBO office CIV 09645-917-9254 DSN 472-9254 Box Tops Please donrsquot forget to keep bringing in your Box Tops to our PTSA PCSing soon Please contact our registrar for the last day notice paperwork DSN 475-6132 CIV 09641-83-6132 Please remember if you wish to hand carry records to your childrsquos new school we will need 5 working days notice along with the last day notice School Office Hours School Hours Phone Numbers

Mon‑ Fri 7 am-4 pm Mon‑ Fri 815 am‑235 pm DSN 475‑7133 CIV 09641‑837133

Vilseck Elementary School

Vilseck Elementary School administrators and faculty wish all of our students and their parents a safe and enjoyable summer Students donrsquot forget to keep reading and do some math and by all means enjoy being outside and playing in and around Germany Child Find What is child-find screening Preschool Child Find is a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 identifying children with developmental delays or other special education needs For children under age 3 please contact EDIS at 09662-83-3221 What is the process A Child Find team made up of the preschool special needs service provider speech and language pathologists and the occupational therapist screen the children for developmental delays These free screenings take place monthly How does it work Parent submits the Child Find questionnaire (which they can pick up in the office or find on the school website) they are set up with an appointment for the screening When they come in for the screening the child must first pass a vision and hearing screen by our school nurse Then they are screened by the team If the child is suspected of having any delays the team will refer them for further formal evaluation Why is it important When learning challenges are identified at a young age early intervention can help the child with learning tasks If parents are interested what do they need to do They can go to the schoolrsquos website and find the link for Child Find Under that link is a questionnaire they need to fill out and email back to the email address provided on the form Someone will be in contact with them within 48 hours If they do not hear back please contact the school at 09662 832812 and let them know what happened (Just in case the email was rejected as SPAM) Continuous School Progress Goals 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 School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers

Mon‑Fri 7 am-4 pm Mon‑Fri 825 am‑235 pm CIV 09662‑83-2812 2673 DSN 476‑28122673

Netzaberg Elementary School 21 Aug Teacher report date 22 Aug Class lists will be posted at NES and the CMR 4 pm 23 Aug Ice cream social for all students and families 2-230 pm 26 Aug 1

st day of school for grades 1-5 The school day is 755 am-235 pm

26 Aug Kindergarten Orientation All kinder students and parents come to the school from 8-9 am Sign up for home visits and have orientation with teacher 2 Sept NO SCHOOL Labor Day 3 Sept Kindergarten workshops for Parents ONLY 8-10 am 5 Sept Open House 5-630 pm 12 Sept 1

st day for Sure Start students

Sure Start Sure Start is a pre-school program for at risk military children and families living overseas The program provides education health nutrition and social services Parent involvement is mandatory Among other selection criteria in the guidelines the child must be age four by Sept 1 Ranks E-1 to E-4 have priority Applications for the 2013-14 school year are available now at the Netzaberg Elementary School Office POC 472-9188 PE Mr Gray our PE teacher is asking for old sport shoe donations of all sizes Many kids forget their sport shoes and this way Mr Gray can loan them a pair for class All sizes welcome Library Our school librarian Dinah Tague would love volunteers to help out in the library She needs people willing to wash books straighten shelves label books take pictures and create bulletin boards Attendance If your student is going to be late or absent please email us at our new email address NetzabergESattendaneudodeaedu OR call 09645-917-91849183 DSN 472-91849183 by 0830 Bus Office If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student please contact Mr Jimmy Avery or Mr James Moss at the SBO office CIV 09645-917-9254 DSN 472-9254 Child Find Do you have questions about your childrsquos development (ages 3-5 years) For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School please call CIV 09645-917-9185 or DSN 472-9185

Check us out on Facebook here School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon- Fri 730 amndash330 pm Mon- Fri 8 am-235 pm CIV 09645-917-91854 DSN 472-9184

Netzaberg Middle School

23 Aug New Family Orientation at NMS 6th Grade Boot Camp at NMS 26 Aug First Day of School for Students 29 Aug Open House Are you PCSing soon Please give Mrs Ferdinand-Bessant a call at DSN 472-9233 CIV 09645-317-9233 so that she can assist you with your transition Bus Office If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student please contact Mr Jimmy Avery or Mr James Moss at the SBO office DSN 472-9254 CIV 09645-917-9254 Find us on Facebook Like our page and you will always have access to the most update information about your studentrsquos school We will also be able to upload photos from the various activities School Office Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri CIV 09645-917-923292339229 DSN 472-923292339229 830 am-1230 pm 130-330 pm

Vilseck High School Free Online Tutoring All US military families can receive free online tutoring 24 hours a day 7 days a week Go to httpwwwtutorcommilitary for more information VHS Facebook Page Vilseck High School updates and pictures are always available at our Facebook page School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers

Mon‑Fri 800 am ndash 400 pm Mon‑Fri 810 am ndash 300 pm CIV 09662‑832864 Fax 09662-832480 DSN 476‑2864

Pens and pencils

Rubber eraser

Colored pencils

Glue (sticks bottled)

Pocket folders

Highlighters

Book bag or backpack

Spiral notebooks

Plastic supply box

Notebook dividers

Bound composition book

Gym shoes

Rulers (ES amp MS only)

Pencil Sharpeners

Pens and pencils

Rubber eraser

Colored pencils

Glue (sticks bottled)

Pocket folders

Highlighters

Book bag or backpack

Spiral notebooks

Plastic supply box

Notebook dividers

Bound composition book

Gym shoes

Rulers (ES amp MS only)

Pencil Sharpeners

Pens and pencils

Rubber eraser

Colored pencils

Glue (sticks bottled)

Pocket folders

Highlighters

Book bag or backpack

Spiral notebooks

Plastic supply box

Notebook dividers

Bound composition book

Gym shoes

Rulers (ES amp MS only)

Pencil Sharpeners

Was ist Los

Get involved in the local scene Does not indicate endorsement by the US Government

Flea markets

Every Sat 6 am - 4 pm in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27 ph 0941-82-933 The market will not take place on German holidays Every second Sat of the month 6 am - 3 pm in 90443 Nuremburg Groszligparkplatz (large car park) on

Gugelstraszlige corner Humboldtstraszlige Every third Sat of the month 7 am - 230 pm in 92224 Amberg Kaufland-Parkplatz An den Franzosenaeckern Every third Sun of the month 8 am - 4 pm Troumldel- amp Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg) at the Globus DITY store Pommernstraszlige 4

Nuumlrnberger Volksfest ndash This year with an American evening 23 Aug-8 Sept The fabulous Nuumlrnberger Volksfest kicks off in late Aug This year there will be an American Evening

on 29 Aug Check out the program here httpwwwvolksfest-nuernbergdeprogramm

Kirwa fest at Schlicht 23-26 Aug St-Georg-Strasse 11 (behind church) 92249 Vilseck This fest is a great opportunity for all US soldiers

and families to experience traditional Bavarian culture dances food and drink The pre-kirwa fest is at the Gasthaus Stroumlll (first Gasthaus coming from Rose Barracks) on Fri evening with roasted pig ducks beer and music On Sat at 1 pm the Kirwatree is raised (there will be freibier) and at 8 pm music will start up in the tent next to the church The fest will pick up again at 1 pm on Sun when the boys of the town ride a tractor through the streets to pick up the girls for a dance around the tree at 3 pm On Mon the fest begins again at 730 pm

Castle Leuchtenberg restoration celebration

24 amp 25 Aug Castle Leuchtenberg (located between Weiden and Cham on St B22) is celebrating the 10 year

anniversary of its restoration The festivities start at 2 pm on Sat with sword fighting knights followed by a bow hunting competition and a play from 13th century Bavaria On Sun starting at 11 am there are kids plays crossbow shooting more bow hunting and story-telling knights

Culinary Evening Kulinarischer Abend

24 Aug 6 pm in 93149 Nittenau on Marktplatz (ca 30 km 20 miles NE of Regensburg) The whole market place will

turn into one big restaurant with stalls and booths set up by local restaurateurs and businesses selling food wine and other treats There will also be live music and a lively atmosphere

Potato Harvest Erpflgrobn

24 Aug 1 pm at the Oberpfaumllzer Freilandmuseum (open-air museum) in Neusath 200 (part of 92507 Nabburg ca 31

km 19 miles south of Weiden) Horses will pull potatoes out of the ground with old farming equipment from 1-5 pm 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 free guided tour in German with lots of information about potatoes and harvesting takes place at 2 pm Kids can also play some fun old games at 1 pm or make potato prints Admission (only GE) is euro 450 a family ticket for the day is euro 11 Regular opening hours are Tue - Sun 9 am - 6 pm (last admission at 5 pm) Closed on Mondays unless that Monday is a German holiday Free parking is available outside the museums gates Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a short leash

Volksfest in Beilngries

30 Aug-8 Sept in 92339 Beilngries at the Volksfestplatz along Sandstraszlige (ca 45 km 28 miles SW of Hohenfels)

Specially brewed fest beer will be served in the fest tent where you can also enjoy typical Bavarian music One of the highlights will be the grand parade on 1 Sep at 2 pm There will also be a family afternoon with reduced fares on Wed and the fest will end with a brilliant fireworks display On Tue 3 Sept a large street market will accompany the Volksfest It is held along Hauptstraszlige in the town center and is open 8 am-3 pm

Market for Traditional Bavarian Clothing Trachtenmarkt

31 Aug amp 1 Sept 10 am - 6 pm in 91171 Greding on and around Marktplatz (ca 55 km 34 miles west of

Hohenfels) The Trachtenmarkt will be held in all weather Admission euro 2 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 Its also become a popular tradition to play music at the market

American Football Nuumlrnberg Rams vs Starnberg Argonauts

1 Sept at the Sportanlage next to the arena on Zeppelinfeld (aka Soldiers Field) along Kurt-Schmidtpeter-Weg 10

Doors open at 130 pm kick off is at 3 pm Tickets cost euro 7 pp POC is the Nuumlrnberg Rams American Sports eV club ph 0911-313-0255 eMail infonuernberg-ramscom Due to the difficult parking situation it is highly recommended you take the train into Nuumlrnberg See the tips on the first page of this document

Medieval Fest in Nuumlrnberg Burggraben-Fest

6-8 Sept in 90403 Nuumlrnberg in the Burggraben (castle moat) The Burggraben-Fest (only GE) will feature medieval fest

regulars a medieval market a knights camp jugglers snake dancing and a fire show at night The highlight will be a full contact sword fight that actually serves as the First Open German Championship It is an honor to have Serej Ukolov participating who is triple winner of the Battle of the Nations Click for a link-list to some video clips Fri 2 - 11 pm Sat 11 am - 11 pm Sun 11 am - 9 pm Due to the difficult parking situation it is highly recommended you take the train into Nuumlrnberg

Line dancing classes in English 13 Sept The Flying Boots Line Dance Group offers free line dance lessons for beginners A new class will start on 13

Sept at 730 pm at the Gasthaus ldquoScherm Karlrdquo Marienplatz 13 in Eschenbach For more call 0171-1463635 The instructor speaks English You can find more info here wwwflyingbootsde

Fresh Produce Farmersrsquo Markets Note If any of the listed days is a German holiday the markets are usually held the day prior In 92224 Amberg every Wednesday Friday and Saturday 7 am-1230 pm on the Marktplatz In 91522 Ansbach every Wednesday and Saturday 8 am-1 pm on Martin-Luther-Platz In addition to the regular fresh produce markets local farmers offer their fresh goods every first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours) Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets In Bamberg Monday thru Saturday 7 am-6 pm on Maxplatz Closed on Sundays and German holidays In Neumarkt every Thursday and Saturday in Untere Marktstraszlige Thursday 10 am-7 pm Saturday 8 am-1 pm In Parsberg every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz Wednesday 7 am-midday Friday 2-6 pm In Regensburg every Saturday 7 am-1 pm at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Bruumlcke Iron Bridge) Closest car park is Unterer Woumlhrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Bruumlcke) or Dultplatz and Oberer Woumlhrd (walk across the Steinerne Bruumlcke Stone Bridge and turn left) In 92637 Weiden every Wednesday and Saturday 7 am -1230 pm Oberer and Unterer Markt all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall pedestrian zone) In 97070 Wuumlrzburg Monday thru Saturday 7 am-1 pm on Rathausplatz Closed on Sundays and German holidays

Guided Tours Segway Tours The latest craze is guided tours through a city on a Segway Various cities and locations offer those already some regularly some only on special occasions These cities offer regular tours in German - contact them to see if they will do tours in English Bamberg ph 0911-933-250 or 09133-768-7819 Garmisch-Partenkirchen ph 0173-4444-948 Munich These groups lead tours in English Segway Tour Munich and City Segway Tours Nuumlrnberg 0911-933-250 or 09133-768-7819 Regensburg Segway Tour Regensburg Most large cities now offer Segway tours for example Mindways Segway City Tours (in EN) has routes in Berlin Frankfurt Hamburg Koumlln Luumlbeck and Travemuumlnde 1 pm daily Walking Tours of Nuumlrnberg in English Nuremberg was once an imperial residence powerful free imperial city and international trading center The prosperous city provided the ideal basis for an active cultural and intellectual life and the arts Even today numerous buildings monuments and artworks still reflect its former importance The guided tour through the Old Town offers information and insights on the castle the fountains and wells churches and art as well as the city itself past and present Meeting point Tourist Office at the Main Market Square (Hauptmarkt) Duration approx 2 frac12 hrs Price 9 Euros per person plus price of admission to castle (2 Euros pp) Children under 14 free in the company of their parents

2 pm daily Guided Tour of 91541 Rothenburg in English of the most important sights in the historical district Meeting point Market Square Duration 90 minutes Fee 6 Euros per person payable cash to the tour guide 7 pm daily Guided Tour in English of 91541 Rothenburg with The Executioner Meet on Marktplatz no prior booking required The tours take place every day and cost 7 Euros per person There are tours in German which start at 6 pm and also in English starting at 7 pm If you click in the link and scroll down you can watch a 5-minute promo clip for the executioners tour (in English but with a lovely Franconian accent) The clip shows some interesting hidden places that you normally dont get to see Every Wed and Sat 130 pm Guided Tour of Regensburg in English - Experience a Historical City In the course of this individually accented tour you get to know the Old City with its patrician towered houses the cathedral the Old City Hall (all from the outside) the Stone Bridge and the Porta Praetoria Our well-versed guides will be glad to answer any special questions you have based on your own personal interests Fees Adults 8 Euros Reduced 5 Euros Families 12 Euros Duration 15 hours Meeting point Tourist-Information - Altes Rathaus Rathausplatz 93047 Regensburg ph 0941-507-4410 Closest free car parks are Dultplatz (Am Protzenweiher Oberpfalzbruumlcke) adjacent Protzenweiher (opposite Protzenweiher 27) neighbouring Woumlhrdstraszlige (at Woumlhrdstraszlige 18) and adjacent Unterer Woumlhrd (Woumlhrdstraszlige 6062) There is also the Donaumarkt parking lot (Donaumarkt 1) which is a walk across the bridge closer than the Woumlhrdstraszlige car park but its not free-of-charge and its blocked on Saturday mornings for the Regensburg produce market From any of these car parks its only a very short walk across one of the bridges You can get a map of Regensburgs city center from the Tourist Info in the Altes Rathaus (old city hall) for free Every Friday 7 pm The Nuremberg Nightwatch Tour in English - with the night watchwoman Re-live history through original funny and exciting stories with the historian Dr Ute Jaeger aka the night watchwoman Discover the traditional parts of Nuumlrnberg and enjoy its most beautiful sights Meeting Point is the fountain Schoumlner Brunnen Am Hauptmarkt 90403 Nuumlrnberg (in the pedestrian zone) Fees are 9 Euros pp Every Saturday 1 pm Guided Tour of 97070 Wuumlrzburg in English Your stroll starts at the Falkenhaus (location of the Tourist Info ph 0931-372-398) with its elaborate Rococo facade followed by a visit to the Marienkapelle (St Marys Chapel) featuring sandstone sculptures by Tilman Riemenschneider Other highlights include the historical town hall building and the Romanesque cathedral St Kilian From the bridge Alte Mainbruumlcke you can enjoy fantastic views of the fortress Marienberg the pilgrimage church Kaumlppele and the famous vineyards Tour lasts around 15 hrs tickets cost 6 Euros per adult Between 7 May and 29 October additional English tours are held every Friday at 1 pm Every Saturday 2 pm Guided Tour in English of Albrecht Duumlrers House in Nuumlrnbergrsquos historical city center Albrecht-Duumlrer-Straszlige 39 (in the pedestrian zone) Admission is 5 Euros (normal) 250 Euros (reduced) Famous painter Albrecht Duumlrer lived in Nuumlrnberg (1471 ndash 1528) ndash you might know him best for his ldquoPraying Handsrdquo ndash and his original residence in Nuumlrnbergrsquos pretty city center has been converted to a museum Every Saturday an actress in historical gowns offers guided tours of the house in English telling its history from the viewpoint of Duumlrers wife Agnes Every Saturday 3 pm Guided Tour in English of the Church of St Jacobs in 91541 Rothenburg A public and free tour in English of the famous StJakobs-Kirche (church) You only pay the entrance fee for the church 2 Euros for adults 050 Euros for students pupils groups from 10 person 150 Euros No reservation necessary Duration ca 45 minutes Meeting Point front row inside the church Every Saturday 8 pm Guided Tour in English with the Night-Watchman in 91541 Rothenburg on Marktplatz = Market Place Take a walk back in time with the Night-watchman through the romantically-lit streets of Rothenburg Meeting point is on Market Square the tour lasts about 60 minutes Fee is 7 Euros per person payable in cash to the Night-watchman

Useful links in English for everyday life in Germany

Find German zip codes German Posts website Find German phone numbers Das Telefonbuch English Historic Germany httpwwwhhogde Loads of information about Germany language and customs httpgermanaboutcom

German-American Kontakt Club

The Vilseck Kontakt Club meets every Friday at 7 pm for Stammtisch at the Club House Rose Barracks Bldg 301 Those interested in the Vilseck Club please register with Daniel Koenig or sign up with the Vilseck Kontakt Club at the website by filling out the Mitgliedsantrag (Member registration form) The Grafenwoehr Kontakt Club meets every Monday for bowling at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center and every Wednesday for Stammtisch at the Clubhouse For more on the Graf Club call CIV DSN 475-7878 09641-83-7878 or email