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Baumholder
Community Information Brief (CIB)
September 29, 2010
Photo Courtesy of David Delisio
Building a Better Tomorrow….Today
Domestic Violence Awareness
Community Volunteer’s
of the Month
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category
Robert Dirk
Michelle Dirk
• Family & MWR Community Award
Cynthia Carrion
Angelica Harper
• Private Organization
Rachel Doot Boyce- Red Cross
Building a Better Tomorrow….Today
170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
Unit Volunteer’s of the Month
• Mrs. D’Andra Hunter 1-84 FA
• Mrs. Melody Allison 2-18 IN
• Mrs. Katya Fladeboe 3-4 IN
• Mrs. Rebecca Schmidt 4-70 AR
• Mrs. Melinda Waller 24th BSB
• Mrs. Sabrina Burrilo 40 EN
Building a Better Tomorrow….Today
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Take the Purple Hand Pledge
• Information Tables
– Oct 18, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Main
Exchange (PX)
– Oct 22, 1 – 4 p.m. at the CMR
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• R.O.C.K.
– Oct 5 – 7, Tue 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wed & Thurs, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• German Cuisine, Customs & Culture
– Oct 13, Wed, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Federal Resume Building
– Every Wed, 3 – 4 p.m.
• Credit & Debit Management
– Oct 13, Wed, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Culture Trip to Mainz
– Oct 29, Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Meet at ACS
ACS Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Grow a Set of Your Own!
– Thurs, Oct 7, 10 – 11 a.m. & 1 – 2 p.m., ACS
• MOMS (Moms of Multiples)
– Tue, Oct 5 & 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884
• Spectrum Families
– Thurs, Oct 14, 12 – 1 p.m., Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884
• Get a Grip! Managing Anger & Frustration
Tue, Oct 12, 10 a.m. – noon, ACS
• Coping with Deployment (ages 0-5)
Thurs, Oct 14 & Oct 21, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., ACS
• WRU@?WAN2TLK?CD9
Mon, Oct 18, 12 – 1 p.m., ACS
• Enough! Abuse is NOT a Family Value
Thurs, Oct 21, 11 a.m. – noon, ACS
Family Advocacy Program
Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Battlemind for Spouses
Tue, Oct 5, 9 – 10 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• Coping with Separation
Tue, Oct 5, 10 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• Managing Expectations
Tue, Oct 5, 11 a.m. – noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• FRL Council
Thurs, Oct 14, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• CARE Team Training
Sat, Oct 16, 9 a.m. – noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• POC Training
Tue, Oct 19, 10 a.m. – noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
Mobilization & Deployment
Program
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Coupons & Coffee
• Come join in on the fun it’s free
– Oct 13, 9 a.m.
– Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884 in Wetzel
– Have a cup of coffee, make friends and learn how to save money using
coupons overseas
– This event is child friendly
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• The last DoD Fee Policy was issued over six years ago for School Year 04-05
• New School Year 2010-2011 DoD Fee Guidance was issued 29 July 2010
• Key Features:
– Still based on Total Family Income (TFI)
– Adds three new Total Family Income Categories: 7, 8, and 9
– Impacts 42% of Army Garrison Patrons, many of whom are Dual Military Families
– Meets Army AFAP Issue request to Increase Total Family Income Categories
– Lowers the start of CAT 2 - CAT 6, allowing some Army Families to move to the
next lowest TFI Category
– Expands CAT 1 range, allowing more Families to qualify for the lowest fee
• SY10-11 Army Child & Youth Fee Policy will go into effect at all Army
installations on 1 Oct 2010
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR CYSS
Parent Central Services, 485-7003
• No Registration Fee policy continues
• Army Standard 15% Multiple Child Reduction (MCR) in place for 2nd & additional
children enrolled in Full Day, Part Day, Part Time Care, Youth Sports
• CAT 1 increase ($196 to $228) is spread over three year period
• Army Family Covenant Fee Reductions continue:
– 20% off full/part day programs for Families of Deployed Personnel
– $2.00/hour for Hourly Care after 16 hours of free respite child care
• New SAS Hourly Options for occasional users:
– Drop in @ $4.00 / hr limited to 5 hours per week
– 4 free Open Recreation hours / month
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR CYSS
Parent Central Services, 485-7003
Family & MWR
CYSS Fall Fest for Children
Deployment Services, 485-6756
• Fall Fest Theme is Curious George: Where’s That Monkey!
– Oct 23, Sat, 1 – 4 p.m.
– Rheinlander Community Center
– Ages 2 – 12
– Free to all I.D. card holders
– Arts & crafts, prizes, pumpkins & monkeys
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Now accepts Credit Cards
Pay with Visa or MasterCard Debit or credit card
Registration & payment online
Request your password online
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html
Parent Central Services, 485-7003
Family & MWR CYSS
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Current Classes
– Tae Kwon Do
– Gymnastics and Tumbling
– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar & Kinder Music
– Classical Ballet
– Aikido
– SKIES Instructors Needed
• Registration and enrollment-contact, Parent Central Services,
BLDG 8743
Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited
• New fall programs every month
– Modern Music School: Wed & Thurs 11a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
– Red, White, & Blue Gymnastics: Mon & Tue 9 – 11:30 a.m.,
Wed 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
– Soccer Academy: Tue & Thurs 4 – 7 p.m.
• For registration/enrollment contact Parent Central Services
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Fri, Oct 1, Nov 5 & Dec 3
• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs
• 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099
• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central
Services, BLDG 8743
• Cost: $16 non-deployed, or pay $8 if deployed
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Family & MWR Parents Night Out
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR Saturday Child
Care
• Sat, Oct 16, Nov 13 & Dec 11
• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099
• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent
Central Services, BLDG 8743
• Cost: $32 non-deployed, or pay $16 if deployed
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR Middle School Teen (1 of 6) Grades 7 – 12
• Operating Hours
- Mon – Thurs, 3 – 8 p.m.
- Fri, 3 – 10 p.m.
- Sat, 2 – 8 p.m.
- Closed Federal Holidays
• Teen Center is located in Wetzel, BLDG 8875
CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Educational Programs offered free of charge:
• Hired! Program Classes– Oct 4: Learn to write Cover Letters
– Oct 18: Interviewing techniques
– Oct 25: Drug Testing
• Power Hour offered 3 – 6 p.m. daily – Homework Assistance
from Ms. Jessica our new Homework Instructor
• Computer Programs: begin at 4 p.m. – Mon: Movie Making
– Tues: Intro to Computers
– Wed: Robotics
– Thurs: Architecture
– Fri: Career Launch
CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810
Family & MWR Middle School Teen (2 of 6) Grades 7 – 12
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Free Sports Programs – Teen Basketball Clinics in Birkenfeld through Dec 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
– Lacrosse practice every Thurs, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
– Soccer every Thurs, 4 – 5 p.m.
– Ultimate Frisbee every Tue, 4 – 5 p.m.
– Triple Play Competitions every Fri, 4 – 5 p.m.
• Art Programs – Mon, Wed, & Fri 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
– Jewelry Making, Basket Weaving, Watercolors & Acrylics
CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810
Family & MWR Middle School Teen (3 of 6) Grades 7 – 12
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Special Events & Trips
• Oct 1: Belginum Archeology Park– Noon – 5 p.m. in Morbach
– $5 per person
– Sign up by Sep 29
• Oct 2: Cosmic Bowling at Strikers– 8 – 11 p.m.
– $7 per person
– Includes two games of bowling & shoe rental
– Sign up Sep 30
• Oct 22: Frankenstein Haunted Castle Trip– 7 – noon
– Sign up by Oct 16
– $20 includes admission & transportation
Family & MWR Middle School Teen (4 of 6) Grades 7 – 12
CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Special Events and Trips
• Oct 23: Geocashing & Mountain Biking with Outdoor Rec– Noon – 5 p.m.$15 per person
– Register by 18 Oct
• Oct 29: Halloween Costume Dance– 7 – 9:30 p.m.
– Free
• Oct 30: Warner Brothers Movie Park trip – Celebrate Halloween with the Teen
– 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Cost: $40
– Sign up by Oct 23
Family & MWR Middle School Teen (5 of 6) Grades 7 – 12
CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Arts & Crafts
• Tue, 3:30 – 5 p.m. $10 per session, meet at teen center & leave
together with staff– Oct 5: Beading
– Oct 12: Crocheting
– Oct 19: Macramé Jewelry
– Oct 26: Learn to make do your own Halloween Makeup
• Service Projects– Oct 6: Skate Park Clean-up at 3:30 p.m.
– Oct 13: Painting Curious George for Fall Fest at 3:30 p.m.
CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810
Family & MWR Middle School Teen (6 of 6) Grades 7 – 12
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Winter Sports Registration, Oct 4 – Nov 19
• Basketball: Ages 5 – 5 / $46
• Cheerleading: Ages 5 – 15 / $36
• Jump-Rope: Ages 7 – 15 / $36
• Wrestling: Ages 7 – 15 / $46
• Skiing & Snowboarding: Ages 8 – 18 / $185
• Register at CYSS Parent Central or call 485-7003
Family & MWR
Youth Sports & Fitness
CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Start Smart Basketball Registration, Nov 1 – Dec 3
– Teaching 3 – 4 Year-Olds the Fundamentals of Basketball
– Cost: $30
– Program Dates: Jan 5 – Feb 9, 2011
– Register at CYSS Parent Central or call 485-7003
Family & MWR
Youth Sports & Fitness
CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
Baumholder Middle/High School
• Oct 1: Teacher Work Day, No School
• Oct 1: Football Game vs. Mannheim, Minick Field, 6 p.m.
• Oct 2: – Cross Country Meet: 10 a.m., Camp Grounds.
– Volleyball: 10 a.m., HS Gym
– Tennis: 10 a.m., Idar Oberstein Tennis Halle
• Oct 2: High School Homecoming Dance, Rheinlander
• Oct 11: Columbus Day, No School
• Oct 5: Flu Mist will be available in School Cafeteria, 1:20 – 2:50 p.m.
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Wetzel Elementary School
• Oct 1: Teacher Work day, No school
• Oct 4, 5, & 6: School Pictures
• Oct 11: Columbus Day, No School
• Oct 22: Early Release, 11:01 a.m.
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
Smith Elementary School
• Oct 1: Teacher Work Day, No school
• Oct 6: Child Find Screenings, 8:30 a.m., Children ages 3 –5
– Developmental Assessment for Social, Motor,
Cognitive & Communication Skills
– Contact Michelle Dirk, 485-6744
• Oct 8: Early Release,11:01 a.m.
• Oct 11: Columbus Day, No School
• Oct 18 & 19: School Pictures
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Family & MWR
School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
October at the Hill Top Theater
• Oct 3: Performance of “Apple Tree” at the Hill Top Theater
– Box office opens at 6:45 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
– Ticket price: $2
• Oct 9: 2010 One Act Festival Competition at the KMC
Onstage Theater in Kaiserslautern
– The Baumholder Community will perform the “Apple Tree” in the
competition.
– Free admission for ID cardholders
Hill Top Theater, 485-7244
Family & MWR Entertainment
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Halloween Bash Haunted House
• Oct 30
• 6 –10 p.m.
• Open for all ages
• Free
• Rheinlander Community Club basement
Hill Top Theater, 485-7244
Family & MWR Entertainment
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Children’s Story Time is back in session
– Thurs, Oct 21 & 28
– 10:30 a.m.
– Free
– Appropriate for children up to five years old
– Crafts and/or games follow stories
– Story Time lasts approximately one hour
• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil
Library, 485-1740
Family & MWR Library
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Library Halloween Scary Story Sharing
– Tue, Oct 26
– 5:30 p.m.
– Free
– Appropriate for teens & adults
– Sharing scary stories or reading short stories
– Scary Story lasts approximately one hour
• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil
Family & MWR Library
Library, 485-1740
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• October Trips
– Oct 2: One Day Canoeing Trip Sauer River, Luxemburg, $33
– Oct 2-3: Scuba open water course in Kronau, $375
– Oct 7-11: Croatia Diving Trip, $382
– Oct 16: MTN Biking Pfaelzerwald, Pirmasens, $35
– Oct 16: One day trip to Paris, France, $55
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Adult Ballet
– Mon & Thurs, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
– Classes are held at SkiesUnlimited
– Adults, 18+
– $85 per month
– Register at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center
• Zumba Toning
– Tue, 10 – 11 a.m.
– Starting Oct 5
– Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center
– Adults, 18+
– Free
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Basketball Officials Clinic
– Oct 5 –10
– Center of Excellence Training Center, Schwetzingen, Germany
– Free
• Community Level Invitational Basketball Tournament
– Oct 9 &10
– Game times TBD
– Mannheim, Germany
– Free
• Sign up for the above events at the Hall of Champions Physical
Fitness Center Sports Office
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
September 29, 2010
• Breast Cancer Awareness 1K & 5K Fun Run
– Oct 16
– 9 a.m. starting time for the 1K
– 10 a.m. starting time for the 5K
– Event will begin at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center
– Adult categories: 13 & up
– Kids categories: 12 & under
– Pre – register now until Oct 14 at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center
– T – shirts will be available for the first 500 registrants
– Registration fee: $10
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Monster Mash Relay Runs
– Oct 30
– 1st – 3rd place awarded
• 400 Meter Costumed Relay Run
– 9 a.m. starting time at Minick Field Track
– Kids 12 & under
• 4K Costumed Relay Run
– 10 a.m. starting time at Minick Field Track
– Adults: 13 & up
– Four person costumed relay team
• Pre-registration is required
• Sign up at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center from Oct 1 – 29
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• New Swimming Pool Hours
– Effective Oct 1
– Tue – Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Closed: Sun, Mon & Holidays
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-7093
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
2010 Fall Bazaar
• Oct 29 – 31
• Hall of Champions, BLDG 8105, Smith Barracks
• Shopping Hours:
– Fri, Oct 29, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Sat, Oct 30, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Sun, Oct 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Free Admission
• Open to all U.S. ID Cardholders
Special Events Coordinator, 485-6115
Family & MWR Special Events
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Tournament
– 6 p.m.
– Eight Pin, No Tap
– $20 entry, $12 goes back into cash prizes
• Open Bowling all night
– $1 off each game if in Costume
• Trick or Treating for the kids
• Costume Contest at 9 p.m.
• Sat, Oct 2
Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569
Family & MWR Halloween Fun
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Karaoke
– Every Fri 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
– Sing your favorite tunes with DJ MiClovin
• Country night at Shooter’s
– Every Sat night
– Kick up your heels with boot – scootin’ music
– DJ plays from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
– Food available at Shooter’s Diner until 2 a.m.
• Sunday Night Football
– 5 p.m. every Sun, now – Super bowl
– Free popcorn and pretzels
– Enjoy all-you-can-eat spicy chicken wings for $8 per person
– BLDG 8167 Smith Barracks, Baumholder (next to ODR)
– Sports Bar, Diner, Delivery Service & Parties 067836-4242/1852771
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR
Shooter’s Bar & DinerBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Rheinlander Flea Market
– Sat, Oct 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Tables cost $10 for 6 ft. table or $15 for a 12 ft. table
– Set up from 7:30 – 9 a.m.
– Sell your second hand clothing, household appliances, video games,
etc.
– Admission is Free to authorized I.D. card holders
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR
Rheinlander Community CtrBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Now offering milk shakes in classic flavors
– Vanilla, chocolate & strawberry
• Hot new flavors for the fall coming soon
– Pumpkin Spice Latte
– Sweet Cinnamon Latte
– Praline Nut Latte
– Macadamia Nut Latte
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR Java Cafe
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Oct 1 – 4: Vintage Fest at Offenbach – Hundheim
• Oct 2: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Oct 2 – 3: Medieval Fest & copper melting at the copper mine at
Fischbach
• Oct 2: 24th Idar-Oberstein Blues Night at Algenrodt, Turnhalle
• Oct 4: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Oct 10: Farmer’s Market and Handicraft Market at Kirn
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events1 of 9
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Oct 10: City Fest at Birkenfeld; shops open on Sunday
• Oct 10: Thanksgiving Fest & Parade at Rückweiler, 2 p.m.
• Oct 19 – 21: Gallus Market at Ulmet
• Oct 23 – 31: Wendels Fairs at St. Wendel
• Oct 23 – 24: Hobby artist exhibition at Baumholder Brühlhalle
• Oct 23 – 24: IVV Volksmarch at Hohenöllen
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events2 of 9
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Oct 26: Wendels Market at St. Wendel, pedestrian zone
• Oct 30: Antik Market at Idar-Oberstein, Platz Auf der Idar
• Oct 31: Halloween Disco at Oberkirchen, Festhalle
• Oct 31: Halloween children party, St. Wendel, Saalbau, 5 p.m.
• Oct 31: Shops open at Idar-Oberstein
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events3 of 9
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events4 of 9
• Nov 6: Rock night at Ruschberg, Bürgerhaus, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee!!
• Nov 6: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Nov 6 – 7: Martinimarket at Herrstein
• Nov 8: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Nov 9: Benefiz Concert Big Band German Bundeswehr
at Birkenfeld, Großsporthalle Am Berg, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee!!
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events5 of 9
• Nov 10: Horses Market at Quirnbach
• Nov 11: Opening of the Fasching Season & presentation
of the new Fasching Royalties of Baumholder
Jugendzentrum, 6:11 p.m., Hoof
• Nov 14: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Nov 20 – 21: Hobby Artist exhibition at Hoppstädten
• Nov 20: Antik Market at Idar, Schleiferplatz
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events6 of 9
• Nov 27 & 28: Christmas Musical for Children, Idar-
Oberstein, Stadttheater, Entrance Fee!!
• Nov 27 – 28: IVV Volksmarch at Winterbach/Saar
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events7 of 9
St. Martin Parades:
• Nov 5: Frauenberg 6 p.m., Fohren-Linden 5:30 p.m.
• Nov 10: Mettweiler 6 p.m., Rohrbach 6:30 p.m.,
Berglangenbach 6 p.m., Hahnweiler 5:30 p.m.
Baumholder 5:30 p.m., Hoppstädten-Weiersbach
• Nov 11: Leitzweiler 6:30 p.m., Berschweiler 5:30 p.m.,
Rückweiler 5 p.m., Birkenfeld, Dienstweiler,
Niederhambach, Sonnenberg, Schauren, Brücken,
Freisen, Oberkirchen
• Nov 13: Eckersweiler
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Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events8 of 9
Christmas Markets:
• Nov 27: Berglangenbach, Reichenbach, Niederkirchen/Saar
• Nov 27 – 28: Romantic Christmas Market at Idar-Oberstein Castle;
Medieval Christmas Market Lichtenberg Castle
Andreas Market at Kirn, Freisen
• Nov 28: Siesbach, Buhlenberg
• Dec 3 – 4: Baumholder, Meisenheim
• Dec 3 – 5: Idar-Oberstein
• Dec 4: Hahnweiler, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Altenglan,
Lauterecken, Oberkirchen
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events9 of 9
Christmas Markets continued:
• Dec 4 – 12: St. Wendel
• Dec 5: Veitsrodt, Kirchenbollenbach, Altenglan, Oberkirchen
• Dec 5 – 7: Birkenfeld
• Dec 10-12: Kusel
• Dec 11: Rhaunen
• Dec 13: Bad Sobernheim
• Dec 18: Schwollen
* More Christmas markets can be found at:
http://www.christmas-markets-germany.de/
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PAIO, 485-7205
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Chapel Community News
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
• Youth
– Jr. High Meet at Chapel Annex Tue 4 – 6 p.m.
– High School at Chapel Annex Tue 6 – 8 p.m.
• Benevolence Ministry
– RSO Food Pantry
• PWOC
– Tue, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
– Child watch provided
• Chapel Child Watch Workers Needed
– This is a contract PAID position. If you or someone you know would
like to join those ranks, please stop by our office for an application!
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Chapel Community News
• Gospel
– Chapel 1: Sun, 11 a.m.
• Contemporary Protestant
– Chapel Annex Sun,10 a.m.
– Fall Festival Oct 3 After Service
• Traditional Protestant
– Chapel 1: Sun, 10 a.m.
• Catholic Mass
– Chapel 2: Sun, 11 a.m.
• Catholic Daily Mass
– Mon-Fri, Noon
*No daily Mass on Federal & Training Holidays
Baumholder Worship Services
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900
Military Star Promotion
• Oct 1 – Oct 14 – Columbus Day Sale on Furnishings and Electronics
– 6 month, Zero Interest, $299 Minimum Purchase
• Oct 15 – Oct 28– Fall Jewelry
– 3 month, Zero Interest, No Minimum Purchase
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
September 29, 2010
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September 29, 2010
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Fall Session 2: Nov 1 – Dec 18
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• IFSM 201 – Introduction to Computer-Based Systems Mon, Hybrid :6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57796
• HIST 157 – History of the United Sates Since 1865 Wed, Hybrid 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57795
• GERM 111- Elementary German I
Tue & Thurs, 6:15 – 9 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57792
• LIBS 150- Information Literacy and Research MethodsFace-to-face runs Nov 20th 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;
on – line portion Nov 20 – Dec 4 GoArmyEd # 57798
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Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332
Beginning Oct – Operating Hours:
• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed Noon – 1 p.m. for lunch)
• Computer Lab: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(Closed 12:00-13:00 for lunch)
• Testing: Tue, Wed & Thurs 8 – Noon
• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays
Education Center, 485-7557
Education Center Hours
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FAST Class – Nov 1 – Nov 23:
• Mon – Fri, 1 – 5 p.m.
• No Class meetings on the 5th and the 11th for the Training &
Veteran’s Day Holidays
• To enroll come to the Baumholder Education Center, BLDG 8332
• Enrollment must be approved by your Commander
• TABE pre-test is required to enroll
Education Center, 485-7557
FAST CLASS
Team Baumholder - Home of Champions
• Legal Assistance Trends
– German copyright infringement actions for online file sharing. Use
these websites at your own risk!
– Italian traffic tickets for entering no-vehicle zones will follow you back
to Germany!
• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at
http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp
• The Legal Assistance front desk will be closed Oct 25 – 28 for
the PDP. Notary service & powers of attorney will be available
at BLDG 8710
Legal Center, 485-6506
Baumholder Legal Center
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• Clinic Operating Hours:
– Mon, Tue & Fri: 9 a.m. – Noon / 1 – 3:30 p.m.
– Wed, 11a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.
• Days of Closure:
– Veterinarian TDY, Oct 18 – 22
– Thurs for Training
– USAREUR Training and Federal Holidays, Oct 8 – 11
– Inventory, Oct 29
Baumholder Veterinary Services
Vet Clinic, 485-6636
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Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs
• Exercise During Pregnancy: Prevention of Back Pain
– Sep 30 & Oct 21, 9 – 10 a.m.
– Held in BLDG 8741, conference room 201
• Tobacco Cessation class
– Held at unit’s area of choice
– Call public health nursing today for additional details and scheduling at
485 – 7312
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs
• Breast cancer awareness community outreach
– Sep 30 at commissary, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
– Oct 4 at Community Mail Room ,11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention/Education class
– Held at unit’s area of choice
– Call public health nursing today for additional details & scheduling at
485-7312
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs
• Annual Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program
– Primary goal is to vaccinate the total force. No shortage is anticipated
– Immunize Department of Defense schoolteachers, Child Development
Center workers & children attending DOD – sponsored schools & Child
Development Centers or similar facilities
– Wetzel Elementary: Sep 30,1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
– Baumholder Middle/High School: Oct 5, 1:20 – 2:50 p.m.
– Smith and Wetzel CDC: TBD
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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Baumholder Health Clinic
• Army MOVE Weight Management Program
– Oct 21, 8 a.m.
– Held at Baumholder Health Clinic BLDG 8741, in the large conference
room 2nd floor
– To help patients self-manage their weight loss efforts through learning,
discussion, reflection & the support of others
– Involves one hour of Physical Therapy followed by one hour of nutrition &
one hour of Behavioral Health
– If you want to lose weight & start exercising this class if for you!!
– To sign up call the Physical Therapy Department at 485-6357
– This class is Free & open to all family members & Active Duty personnel
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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Pharmacy Self Care Program
• A pharmacist will triage each patient based on symptoms &
current medication profile
• Special consideration given for pediatrics and under two years
old require weight based dosing by a provider & medication to
be entered into CHCS
• Medical Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes,
and other pathologies precludes the use of “Cold Pack” type
dispensing
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
No–Shows Last 90 days• Primary Care 223
• Pediatric 39
• Behavioral Health 199
• Physical Medicine 390
• Optometry 91
Cost of Appointment
• Primary Care $500
• Pediatric $690
• Behavioral Health $260
• Physical Medicine $118
• Optometry $227
BAHC No-Show Rate 8.44%
• BAHC Averages 314 No-Show Appointments a Month
totaling $78,676 in lost Funds. That’s $236,027 in the last 90
days
• To cancel appointments contact 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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September 29, 2010
Upcoming Clinic Closures
• Oct 8 (Training Holiday)
– Behavioral Medicine & Physical Therapy services will still be provided
• Oct 11 (Columbus Day)
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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• USAG Baumholder currently has 31 Warriors in Transition
• 27 of the Warriors are from the 170th Combat Team
• Command teams of previous unit are encouraged and
welcomed to visit with WTU Soldiers
WTU, 485-9140/41
Warrior Transition Unit
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Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• BCSC taking Scholarship & Welfare application until – Sep 30
– Applications can be obtained at the Thrift Shop or
[email protected] for Welfare or
[email protected] for Scholarship requests
• Arabian Nights
– Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.
– Rheinlander Community Club
• The BCSC will soon be taking applications for the Angel Tree
– Applications will be disseminated digitally to the FRL’s
BCSC President, 06738-1851018
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• Adult, Child, & Infant CPR, First Aid & proper use of Automated
external defibrillators (AED)
― Oct 16: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
― Nov & Dec TBD
― Minimum three people per class
― Cost: $40 per person
― Call & schedule a course for your FRG, organization, club or friends
• Interested in becoming a CPR instructor?
― Stop by the Red Cross office to find out how!
― Current Special* Free with agreement to teach two community
courses in the next year
CPR Classes
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
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Community Blood Drive
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
• Thurs, Nov 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Hall of Champions
• Make it easy & schedule an appointment
– Contact ARC for eligibility guidelines regarding deployment, time in
Europe, tattoos, etc
– Walk-ins welcome too
• Conducted by the Armed Services Blood Program
– Donor incentives & snacks provided
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New Volunteer Positions
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
• Quilters for Blankets to Babies Program
• Registered Nurse
• Medical Records
• Holiday Card Chair
• Special Events
• Emergency Communications Caseworker
• Volunteer Record Management Assistant
• Clinic Volunteer Coordinator
• Blood Drive Chairman
• Station Facebook Coordinator
• CPR, First Aid, AED Instructors
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