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23 April 2014

Check for updates on community news information and events at wwwgrafenwoehrarmymil

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 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 Bavaria 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 httpswwwfacebookcomUSAGBavariaref=hl

Follow us on Twitter Follow us for news and updates about the Bavarian Military Community Army DoD and Europe Herersquos our page httpstwittercomUSAGBavaria Our Twitter handle is USAGBavaria

Bavarian News online

Head to BavarianNewscom to get timely news and see what events are happening in the community Here are the latest Bavarian News stories for this week 709th MP Battalion Equips Empowers and Educates in the Pursuit of Eliminating Sexual Assault Combined Resolve II to exercise Armys European Rotational Force April is National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month 2014 Army Earth Day Message New deployable kennels for military dogs mitigate temperature extremes Freecycle Center celebrates one year of giving back

Lilrsquo Ms amp Mr Bavaria Pageant Bavaria Community Spouses Club Lil Msamp Mr Bavaria Beauty Pageant will be held Saturday 26 April at the Vilseck High School from 930 am -4 pm Online registration only at wwwbavaracsccom The event is open to all ID card holders

Single Ladies Spa Night 23 April Single women Theres a spa night just for you at the Rose Barracks Java Cafeacute 6-8pm Manicures mini-

pedicures and headneckshoulder massages are all offered Dinner is also provided There is a raffle with door prizes even Its an evening to be pampered to meet other women and discover a group that can help you face the challenges--and share the joys--of life No sign up necessary Just grab a friend and get pampered POC Laurel Givry laurelgivrycadenceorg0151-14991395 Sponsored by the 2CR DR2 Chaplain

Summer Hire 2014 Now ndash 16 May The Civilian Human Resources Agency Europe Region will start to accept applications through May 16

(May 5 through Jun 13 for Hohenfels only) for summer employment across Europe for family members (FM) ages 14-22 with valid FM ID Cards The 2014 Summer Hire program runs from Jun 30 through Aug 9 (Jul 14 through 23 Aug for Hohenfels only) Additional information and online application is available at the CHRA-E website under Employment Or use this direct link to the Summer Hire site Applicants must also submit hard copies of employment documents directly to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center that services their community Applicants for summer hire positions must be family members of active duty service members or DOD civilian employees The applicant must have reached their 14th birthday prior to Jun 30 (Jul 14 for Hohenfels only) and must not reach their 23rd birthday prior to the end of the program Aug 9 (23 Aug for Hohenfels only)

Spring motorcycle safety tips BEWARE Road and weather conditions are perfect for our local motorcycle riders to be out and about enjoying the early spring like weather Motorcycle safety is the reasonability for both the motorcyclist and auto drivers We share the road and the reasonability of ensuring all enjoy the long weekend Please remember these simple but needed safety considerations 1 Motorcycles move fast and are easy to overlook Make sure you clear intersections 2 Motorcyclists You are hard to see so make sure your intentions are known before you commit to them 3 Motorcyclists are responsible to operate their bikes within their ridding capabilities 4 Car drivers should allow more following distance between a motorcycle and their vehicles

5 Group riding for motorcyclists use unique dynamics motorcycle riders should make sure theyrsquore prepared to ride in group settings 6 Protective equipment is required at all times 7 Community motorcycle mentors must inform their riders to keep them and the rest of the community safe 8 Leaders must be actively involved in their motorcyclistsrsquo safety

Collecting for Critters Wir Sammeln Fuer Tiere collects expired first aid kits expired medication flea and tick meds old towels old blankets leases bowls foodanything a dog (or other animal) shelters is able to use to help those critters They support the local shelters as well as shelters in Greece Romania Czech Republicand whoever else is asking for donations Visit Collecting for Critters - Wir Sammeln Fuer Tiere on Facebook For more information please contact Yasmine A Livingston at yasminelivingston1lnmailmil DSN 476-2707 Commercial 49-9662-28-2707

Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month To do our part USAG Bavaria is hosting a series of events to raise awareness of sexual assault and to show support for survivors Please come out to support this cause

25 April Denim Day

29 April Take Back the Night Walk 6 pm at Tower Barracks Bldg 500 730 pm at the Rose Barracks Burger King

parking lot

Long lines at Vehicle Registration Due to employee illness a busy PCS season and reintegration of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment long lines are expected at the vehicle registration office We are working hard to get additional counter people to help shorten the time you have to wait Please be patient as we work through this and plan accordingly

Important Vehicle Registration information In accordance with AER 190-1 individuals have a responsibility to go to their local vehicle field registration site (Bldg 301 Tower Barracks) and update their registration any time there is a change to administrative data -- unit of assignment andor mailing address Administrative changes are FREE If you have recently moved here from another garrison in Europe or changed units within USAG Bavaria you are still responsible for updating the administrative information on your vehicle registration even if your existing plates have not yet expired

Laundry appointments for TCP Vilseck Due to the high volume and high workload at the Troop Collection Point Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services in Vilseck it is highly recommended to make appointments for drop off to avoid long waiting times To make an appointment call DSN 476-3026 CIV 09662-83-3026 It is also advised that Soldier use the TCP Hohenfels if possible It is in Hohenfels Training Area Bldg 323 DSN 466-2862

Installation Planning Board (IPB) 29 April US Army Garrison Bavaria will conduct the next Installation Planning Board (IPB) on 29 April 2014 from 130 -

330 pm The forum is chaired by the JMTC Commander BG Walter E Piatt and the USAG Bavaria Commander COL James E Saenz Key leaders from across the community will gather at the JMTC headquarters to synthesize the results of nearly 50 planning activities that occur throughout the year These include Mission and Training Support Transformation Stationing Real Property Planning and Community Services and Programs The IPB will provide a holistic approach to decision-making that best supports the Mission Soldiers Civilians and their Families Additionally it will further enhance the development of the Bavaria Military Community into a stream-lined agile enterprise that is customer-focused and results-driven in support of current and future missions For information on the upcoming IPB or any questions concerning the process please contact the USAG Bavaria Plans Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) DSN 475-6700 or usarmygrafenwoehrimcommbxusag-grafenwoehr-paiomailmil

Retiree Appreciation Day 9 May USAG Bavaria is hosting a Retirement Appreciation Day on Friday May 9 to update retirees and their families on

changes to retirement rightsbenefitsprivileges -- as well as offering medical and dental checkups renewing ID cards updating DEERS information taking passport applications providing legal assistance and processing post office boxes Other Bavaria Military Community organizations and federal agencies (Red Cross Veterans Affairs USO Social Security Administration etc) are scheduled to be on hand as well All of the personnel (non-medical) services will be held in Bldg 244 from 9 am-3 pm Hope to see you there youve earned it

The German-American Volksfest is back 1-3 Aug Great news Weve just learned that the 56th annual German-American Volksfest will be held Aug 1-3 at US

Army Garrison Bavaria So make your plans to attend

Army Emergency Relief Now-15 May The Army Emergency Relief (AER) program is underway All units within USAG Bavaria geographic

footprint are requested to provide an AER Representatives For questions please contact Mrs Christine Nunez-Stolz DSN 475-6133 or email

Quarterly Security Awareness Training The United States Army Garrison Bavaria (Antiterrorism and Security Divisions) along with the 66th Military Intelligence Group and JMTC G-3 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 This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all DoD personnel including Military AFNAF (both US and LN) US Contractor employees are welcome

23 April Tower Barracks Tower Theater Bldg 620

1030-1130 (LN employees only) 1330-1600 (US personnel only)

24 April Rose Barracks Post Theater Bldg 354

0900-1130 (US personnel only) 1330-1430 (LN employees only)

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

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 Bavaria Military Police DSN 476-24903397 or CIV 09662-83-24903397

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

Aristocats Kids 8 May 5 - 730 pm Its a fantastic musical based on the classic Disney movie It will be performed by our own Graf

Grizzlies Come on out All are welcome and the show is free Fun for the whole family For more info contact Mrs Levison DSN 475-7133

Bulk Trash Pick-Up The County NeustadtWN will pick up bulk trash over the next few months Bulk trash must be curbside in front of your home no later than 6 am on the scheduled pick-up day Pick-up is provided by contractors of the County Neustadt Please note that pick-ups will occur in 3 stages based on types of items

29 April Parkstein 26 May Mantel and Steinfels 7 July Luhe-Wildenau What will be picked up Everything that is too big or too heavy to go into the normal refuse container such as Furniture mattresses carpets washing machines dryers radios TVs ovens stoves bicycles strollers and other items

which cannot be dismantled torn or broken down to a size that would fit in the regular refuse container Each single item should be no larger than 80x40x32 inches and should not be heavier than 110 lb Bulk trash consisting of metal (ie bicycles washers dryers stoves etc) and electronic equipment (such as large appliances small appliances cooling devices information amp telecommunications including entertainment equipment) should be put out separately next to the normal bulk trash What will not be picked up

- Normal refuse recyclable material Yard waste like cut grass branches etc - Hazardous waste - Tires car parts batteries wrecked cars motorcycles - Doors and windows (with or without glass) laminated floor rouleaus - Construction debris - Night storage heaters

Pick-ups will be performed in three steps 1 Combustible material like upholstered furniture mattresses rugs etc 2 Electronic equipment ie TV PC printer scanner radio VCR DVD player monitor vacuum cleaner refrigerators and freezers (no permission sticker required anymore) etchellip together with Household Metal items ie bicycles ironing boards washer dryer dishwasher stoves (oil stoves and oil barrels must be totally emptied) etchellip 3 Salvageable wooden furniture (ie bed frame wardrobe chair table etchellip) Smaller electronic appliances (ie hairdryer toothbrush telephones drilling machine etc) should be brought to the drop off point ldquoCompany Berglerrdquo in Weiherhammer Etzenrichter Str 2 Mon-Fri from 8-4 pm CIV 09605-92090 Any material not picked up must be removed by residents For more call your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664

Bulk Trash Pickup ndash City of Weiden For City of Weiden to include the communities Rothenstadt Ullersricht and Neunkirchen - Pickup has to be requested at the City of Weiden twice a year Fee per Pickup is 10 euro To schedule a pickup call 0961-3901913 For more information contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664

Bulk Trash Pickup ndash County Tirschenreuth For Erbendorf Kastl Kemnath Kulmain amp Thumsenreuth - Pickup is performed by the County Tirschenreuth upon written request by the resident (ldquoSperrmuellabfuhr auf Abrufrdquo) For a blank form contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664

Bulk Trash Pickup ndash County Bayreuth For Speichersdorf - Pickup is performed by the County Bayreuth upon individual written request by the resident per special application card (ldquoSperrmuellabfuhr auf Abrufrdquo) To obtain a blank form of this special application card contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664

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

Newcomers Every Tuesday Newcomer Meet amp Greet 130ndash 230 pm Tower Barracks Bldg 244 Rm 1261

Army Volunteer Corps 13 May Volunteer Ceremony 11 am ndash 1 pm Rose Barracks Bldg 134 (reservations required)

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

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 Now ndash 20 May Love amp Logic (ages 6 ndash 18) 1130 am ndash 100 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322

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

New Parent Support Program

30 April Little Hearts Apart Club 10 ndash 1115 am Rose Barracks Bldg 322 29 April Infant Massage noon ndash 1 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 Play Groups Every Tuesday Tower Barracks Chapel Annex 930 ndash 11 am Every Wednesday Rose Barracks Chapel Annex 930 ndash 11 am 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 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 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

Deployment Support Classes 29 April Coping With Transitiion 1130 am ndash 1230 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322

Exchange News

For more information about the Exchange head to wwwshopmyexchangecom

Exchange Sweepstakes Hatches Up $20000 worth of Prizes The Exchange is excited to partner with Just Born to give away 20 Exchange gift cards worth $1000 to service members and their families Enter now through April 20 shoppers worldwide can enter to win the Peeps Just Born sweepstakes by filling out and dropping off an entry form at the Tower Barracks Exchange main store Shoppers must be 18 years or older to enter and have a valid driverrsquos license The drawing will take place on or about June 2nd

Military Clothing Stores offer Free Alterations for Wounded Soldiers In an effort to support and assist severely wounded ill and injured Soldiers the Army amp Air Force Exchange Service is offering free alterations and modifications for this select group at all 79 Army Military Clothing stores around the world This Army-led initiative ensures all wounded Soldiers receive free alterations and modifications on all issued uniforms in accordance with the Wounded Warrior Clothing Support Program to include the Army Service Combat and Improved Physical Fitness uniforms as well as undergarments Eligible Soldiers must present an approved Army Form 3078 along with the prescribed modifications by the physical or occupational therapist to receive free services The Tower Barracks Rose Barracks and Hohenfels Military Clothing stores and Alterations fully support this service to the community

Exchange Ultimate Outdoors Sweepstakes Each time you use your Military Star card at any Exchange facility or shopmyexchangecom between April 1 ndash May 1 2014 you will be automatically entered to win one of these great prizes Grand Prize Ultimate Camping Experience 2nd Prize Ultimate Backyard Makeover and 3rd Prize Ultimate FishingSurvival Experience Stop by local Main Exchange and see prize detail or go to shopmyexchangecom

Exchange Buddies members receive exclusive offers Facebook Twitter and even your inbox The Army amp Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for Tower amp Rose Barracks and Hohenfels shoppers to exercise their Exchange benefit via the internet Your local Exchanges Buddy List enables military shoppers to be among the first to find out about exclusive savings promotions events and special offers at the Exchange Were bringing the deals directly to you said Grafenwoehr Exchange General Manager Carl Carpenter Its as simple as signing up and receiving emails that are chock-full of exclusive offers And the Exchange assures that all emails will remain private and not be shared or sold to anyone else The weekly Buddy List delivers emails about worldwide and local promotions to approximately 233000 authorized Exchange shoppers Customers interested in receiving these messages can sign up at the Tower amp Rose Barracks and Hohenfels Exchange or online at wwwshopmyexchangecomExchangeStoresbuddyhtm

Volunteers and other help needed

Red Cross looking for CPR instructors We are looking for CPR course instructors If you are interesting in becoming a Red Cross certified CPRFirst AidAED course instructor you must already have a valid CPRFAAED certification card and must be able to teach 3 classes over the next 12 months Dates for this training are Feb 1st and 2nd at the Rose Barracks Red Cross office For more information or to sign up please email Alex Williams or call 09662-83-1760

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

Sports Fitness Hobbies amp Recreation AAFES Movie Listing

Tower Barracks listings click here Rose Barracks listings here

Bayern Rangers hockey team

The Bayern Rangers ice hockey team is gearing up for military and club tournaments All interested players and fans are encouraged to join in the fun

8-11 May Rainman All-Star Tourney in Pilzen Czech

For more info please see the team page at wwwfacebookcombayernrangers

Weekly activities at the Warrior Zone All activities are from 6-10 pm at the Tower Barracks Warrior Zone Bldg 153 Call DSN 475-4309 CIV 09641-83-4309 for more Tuesdays Movie Nights Grab some popcorn and put up your feet every Tuesday Feel free to suggest films you want to see Wednesdays Texas Hold lsquoEm Think yoursquore good at cards Prove it every Wednesday Fridays Pool Tournaments Compete to be crowned the weekly billiards champ Pool tables are also available upon request Fridays Magic The Gathering Tournaments Format varies from social play to tournaments All skill levels are welcome

Weekly activities for kids TuesdaysWednesday Pre-School Story Time Tuesdays at the Rose Barracks Library 10 am Wednesdays at

the Tower Barracks Library 10 am

Wednesday Lap Sit Story Time There are stories for the pre-schoolers and activities for under-2s Tower Barracks

Library 2-230 pm

Sundays are Family Bowling days Sundays Every Sunday from 2-8 pm at the Tower Barracks Bowling Center kids bowl for $1 and adults bowl for

$225 At the Rose Barracks Bowling Center we offer ldquoAll you can Bowlrdquo for one low price Call the Bowling Centers for more details

Penny a Pin Bowling 23 April Break open your piggy banks and head down to the Bowling Center You pay a penny for every pin you knock

over Any game over 200 will receive a discount and only be charged $2 For more information stop by the Rose Barracks Bowling Center

Karaoke in the Rose Barracks Warrior Zone 23 April Sing and let your voice be heard Choose from our extensive selection of music and perform for others to

enjoy 7 pm at the Rose Barracks Warrior Zone Langenbruck Center Bldg 612

Climbing Skills Clinic 24 April Stop by the Wild BOAR Outdoor Recreation Climbing Hall and see what youve been missing Climbing is

considered to be one of the most innovative physical activities available Your mind will benefit from problem solving while your body will build endurance and strength The Climbing Hall is a place to build trust camaraderie and self-confidence and is the perfect place to train for the challenging rock climbing of Bavaria

Magic The Gathering Booster DRAFT Tournament 25 April Cast your spell at this years ultimate Magic The Gather Draft Tournament We have UNOPEN packs of cards

that will be unwrapped the day of each tournament Contact the Tower Barracks Warrior Zone Today at DSN 475-4309 CIV 09641-83-4309 Tournament format will be Round Robin to qualify for the finals Cost is $15 and pre-registration is required Tournament starts at 6 pm

Month of the Military Child Kinder Fest 25 April Celebrating Month of the Military Child come enjoy a ldquominirdquo fest dedicated to our wonderful children Bring

your kids to the Wild BOAR Outdoor Recreation Complex and enjoy games face painting jumping castles and so many more fun activities Festivities start at 330 pm

Karaoke in the Tower Barracks Warrior Zone 26 April Sing and let your voice be heard Choose from our extensive selection of music and perform for others to

enjoy Micrsquos are all yours starting at 7 pm

Ladies Night at the Lanes 30 April Come on out ladies this night is just for you All ladies bowl for absolutely free This is your chance to unwind

and have a little fun at the Rose Barracks Bowling Center 6-10 pm DSN 476-2576 CIV 09662-83-2576

Ladies Only Climbing Night 1 May All ladies are invited to come out and get your climb on Contact the Wild BOAR to sign up and for more

information DSN 475-8529 CIV 09641-83-8529 Offered the first and third Thursday of each month 6-8 pm

Are you ready to Rumble 3 May Family and MWR brings you an exhilarating night of Boxing Event takes place at the Tower Barracks Physical

Fitness Center on May 3 Doors open at 6 pm and the event will start at 7 pm Tickets will be available at Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks Physical Fitness Center and through MWR Online Services at httpswebtracmwrarmymil Choose from three ticketing options VIP Seating - $25 and includes Hors drsquo oeuvres and beverage Premier Seating $10 and includes snacks and beverage Bleacher Seating $5 For more information contact the Fitness Center Tower Barracks DSN 475-9007 CIV 09641-83-9007 and Rose Barracks DSN 476-2214 CIV 09641-83-2214

Skeet Range is Open 3 4 17 amp 18 May The Skeet Range is open Join us on these weekends to enjoy a little friendly skeet shooting Donrsquot

have a gun You can rent weapons to use if you do not have one and no license is required to use any of the ranges Hours are 10 am - 530 pm Contact the Wild BOAR Outdoor Recreation DSN 475-8529 CIV 09641-83-8529 for more information

Kids in the Kitchen 14 May The Grafenwoehr WIC office is offering 3 upcoming classes to help your picky eaters and mealtime pleasers

the chance to put on the chef hat and help create healthy yet delicious masterpieces One class will be offered in each March April and May and will feature 1-2 new recipes Children (and adults) will be encouraged to try a food with secret ingredients and then create their own version of the mysteriously yummy food While theyrsquore getting lost in their creativity a WIC dietitian will be discussing the importance of enjoying healthy foods and how to make scrumptious meals with them Recipe books samples and fun will be provided Classes are free Registration is not needed please call ahead to ensure adequate supplies Classes will be held on Wednesdays March 19 10 am April 16 1245 pm and May 14 2 pm You do not have to be a WIC participant to attend but if you are interested in our program or want more information regarding this workshop please call DSN 475-6821 CIV 09641-83-6821

THE COLOR RUNtrade is coming to Nuremberg 25 May THE COLOR RUNtrade is literally a party sport event THE COLOR RUNtrade also known as bdquoThe Happiest 5k on

the Planetldquo is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness happiness and individuality You donrsquot have to reach the best running time - it is more about having a great time and itrsquos a 3 miles un-timed race in which thousands of participants - the COLOR RUNNERStrade - are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer For more information check out the Facebook page httpswwwfacebookcomTheColorRunNuernberg or Send us a mail kontaktthecolorruncom or call us 030 24356099

43rd Hohenfels Volksfest 30 April - 4 May USAG Hohenfels will host its 43rd Volksfest at the Festplatz located across from the airfield from

April 30-May 4 In partnership with our surrounding communities this five-day event is perfect for the entire family Carnival rides will be available daily Opening ceremony is scheduled for 4 pm April 30 with Family Day (selected rides at discounted prices) planned from 3 - 8 pm May 2 Stay for 1030 pm fireworks on Saturday May 3 With rides music attractions and delicious food and drinks the Volksfest will provide something for all

Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop The Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop is located in Bldg 508 in Tower Barracks Consignments accepted during hours of store operation Hours are Tuesday Wednesday 10 am-3 pm Thursday 11am-5pm and the 1st Friday of the each month 10 am-3 pm All colored tickets over $3 are frac12 off (consignment tickets are not included) all tsp purses are $2 Ten books for $1 Boys girls womenrsquos and menrsquos jeans for $250 We also have bins for 25 cents for the month of April We are not accepting clothes for consignments for this month Volunteers and donations are always welcome Remember your donations help our community CIV 09641-9260377 or in Facebook wwwfacebookcomthriftytower

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Facebook page Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks

Ladies Only Climbing Night 1 May All ladies are invited to come out and get your climb on Contact the Wild BOAR to sign up and for more

information DSN 475-8529 CIV 09641-83-8529 Offered the first and third Thursday of each month 6-8 pm

Are you ready to Rumble 3 May Family and MWR brings you an exhilarating night of Boxing Event takes place at the Tower Barracks Physical

Fitness Center on May 3 Doors open at 6 pm and the event will start at 7 pm Tickets will be available at Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks Physical Fitness Center and through MWR Online Services at httpswebtracmwrarmymil Choose from three ticketing options VIP Seating - $25 and includes Hors drsquo oeuvres and beverage Premier Seating $10 and includes snacks and beverage Bleacher Seating $5 For more information contact the Fitness Center Tower Barracks DSN 475-9007 CIV 09641-83-9007 and Rose Barracks DSN 476-2214 CIV 09641-83-2214

Skeet Range is Open 3 4 17 amp 18 May The Skeet Range is open Join us on these weekends to enjoy a little friendly skeet shooting Donrsquot

have a gun You can rent weapons to use if you do not have one and no license is required to use any of the ranges Hours are 10 am - 530 pm Contact the Wild BOAR Outdoor Recreation DSN 475-8529 CIV 09641-83-8529 for more information

Kids in the Kitchen 14 May The Grafenwoehr WIC office is offering 3 upcoming classes to help your picky eaters and mealtime pleasers

the chance to put on the chef hat and help create healthy yet delicious masterpieces One class will be offered in each March April and May and will feature 1-2 new recipes Children (and adults) will be encouraged to try a food with secret ingredients and then create their own version of the mysteriously yummy food While theyrsquore getting lost in their creativity a WIC dietitian will be discussing the importance of enjoying healthy foods and how to make scrumptious meals with them Recipe books samples and fun will be provided Classes are free Registration is not needed please call ahead to ensure adequate supplies Classes will be held on Wednesdays March 19 10 am April 16 1245 pm and May 14 2 pm You do not have to be a WIC participant to attend but if you are interested in our program or want more information regarding this workshop please call DSN 475-6821 CIV 09641-83-6821

THE COLOR RUNtrade is coming to Nuremberg 25 May THE COLOR RUNtrade is literally a party sport event THE COLOR RUNtrade also known as bdquoThe Happiest 5k on

the Planetldquo is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness happiness and individuality You donrsquot have to reach the best running time - it is more about having a great time and itrsquos a 3 miles un-timed race in which thousands of participants - the COLOR RUNNERStrade - are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer For more information check out the Facebook page httpswwwfacebookcomTheColorRunNuernberg or Send us a mail kontaktthecolorruncom or call us 030 24356099

43rd Hohenfels Volksfest 30 April - 4 May USAG Hohenfels will host its 43rd Volksfest at the Festplatz located across from the airfield from

April 30-May 4 In partnership with our surrounding communities this five-day event is perfect for the entire family Carnival rides will be available daily Opening ceremony is scheduled for 4 pm April 30 with Family Day (selected rides at discounted prices) planned from 3 - 8 pm May 2 Stay for 1030 pm fireworks on Saturday May 3 With rides music attractions and delicious food and drinks the Volksfest will provide something for all

Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop The Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop is located in Bldg 508 in Tower Barracks Consignments accepted during hours of store operation Hours are Tuesday Wednesday 10 am-3 pm Thursday 11am-5pm and the 1st Friday of the each month 10 am-3 pm All colored tickets over $3 are frac12 off (consignment tickets are not included) all tsp purses are $2 Ten books for $1 Boys girls womenrsquos and menrsquos jeans for $250 We also have bins for 25 cents for the month of April We are not accepting clothes for consignments for this month Volunteers and donations are always welcome Remember your donations help our community CIV 09641-9260377 or in Facebook wwwfacebookcomthriftytower

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Facebook page Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks

Upcoming MWR day trips Call Tower Barracks Leisure Travel Services DSN 475-8529 CIV 09641-83-8529 for more and to sign up for fun day trips around Europe

Find us on Facebook USAG Bavaria 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 USAG Bavaria Chaplains Tower Barracks DFAC BMEDDAC 2CR Housing Dept Provost Marshal Office Netzaberg Middle

School Netzaberg Elementary School Vilseck Falcons and Grafenwoehr Community Schools

Facility amp RoadOpeningsConstructionClosures

Rose Barracks ndash District Heat connection for several buildings 28 April ndash 6 June Road construction to block traffic as following Detour signs will be posted

Phase 1 and 2 28 April ndash 12 May No through-traffic on 517

th Artillery Street in front of Bldg 222 The parking area between Bldg 165

and 160 also blocked for construction

Motor park at Bldg 301 under construction 28 April -23 May Due to limited parking available during the road repair work at the parking area in front of DOL

Tower Barracks Bldg 301 customersemployees are asked to use the parking lot in front of Bldg 244 and the cross walk on Johnson Street to walk over to DOL 301 Access for vehicle inspection is still possible Thank you

Rose Barracks ndash Avenue C Now ndash 2 May Road construction on Avenue C (one-way-street) in front of Bldg 304 During the construction this part

of the road will be blocked and access from the Constabulary Blvd on to Avenue C is not possible Detour signs will be posted

Traffic reroutesdelays on B-14 and B-299 Now - 18 May Please pay special attention on traffic reroutesdelays on highways B-14 and B-299 due to delivery

and setup of windmill parts for local wind park near Gebenbach Groszligschoumlnbrunn Kainsricht Effected are highway B-299 (from Grafenwoehr towards AmbergHohenfels) and highway B-14 Hirschau towards Hahnbach (coming from Autobahn A-93)

BASOPS Holiday Closure 1 May The BASOPS Maintenance Division located on Tower Barracks Bldg 301319 and on Rose Barracks Bldg 144

will be closed Closure includes the Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Inspection Station in Grafenwoehr the General Equipment Shop the CST Grafenwoehr and CST Vilseck as well Call DSN 475-6120 with questions

Religious

Clubs amp Gatherings Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) 9 am Thursdays Tower Barracks Chapel Annex Free Child Care 930 am Tuesdays Rose Barracks Fellowship Hall Free Child Care Catholic Women of the Chapel 9 am Thursdays Rose Barracks Free Child Care Religious Education

1030-1130 am Sundays Tower Barracks Chapel Annex To include all sacramental classes ie Confirmation and First Communion 1230-130 pm Sundays Rose Barracks Bldg 205 To include all sacramental classes ie Confirmation and First Communion Knights of Columbus 9 am 1st Saturday of each month Rose Barracks Bldg 205 PWOC ndash Bible Studies 530 pm Wednesdays Tower Barracks Chapel Annex 630 pm Wednesdays Rose Barracks Fellowship Hall 242 (Bible Study for singles and young couples in a coffee shop atmosphere) 645 pm WednesdaysTower Barracks Chapel Annex Gospel Christian Fellowship 630 pm Tuesdays Tower Barracks Chapel Annex Graf Hospitality House (Menrsquos Bible Study) 7 pm Mondays Eschenbach POC Brian Kleager 0151 54678686 Single Womenrsquos Ministry Single ladies in the community meet with other women and enjoy fellowship encouragement and support More info laurelhoytcadenceorg The Graf Hospitality House 630 pm Friday Nights Different dinner theme each week For more check out the blog here wwwthegrafhousecom POC Brian Kleager 0151 54678686

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

FAST Classes 7-20 May Rose Barracks Education Center Bldg 223 9 am ndash 4 pm The registration period for these classes is

open until the last working day before the particular 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 476-26532753

Register now at UMUC for Spring Session II The University of Maryland University College Europersquos Spring Session II schedule of courses is now available for face-to-face or online courses Visit the Education Center to see your UMUC Europe Field Representative or go online at wwweuropeumucedu We are ready to help you with financial aid Tuition Assistance using your GI Bill evaluating your military training for college credits and more You can also ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook

National Test Center (NTC) testing hours

University of Maryland University College-Europes National Test Center (NTC) has new testing hours Mondays 830-930 am GED registration for new testers 930 am-1230 pm Pearson Vue exams GED and Excelsior exams Tuesdays 830 am-1230 pm CLEP and DSST exams Wednesdays 830-930 am GED registration for new testers 930 am-1230 pm Pearson Vue exams GED and Excelsior exams Friday 830 am-1230 pm Pearson Vue exams GED GMAT and Excelsior exams The NTC offers computer-based exams for college credit including CLEP DSST GMAT IT certifications and many other professional certification exams The NTC is excited to offer all five modules of the GED in a computer-based format Jump start your education and contact Kristin Wright to schedule an appointment at DSN 476-2462 CIV 09662-83-2462

University of Oklahoma summer courses

The University of Oklahoma in Vilseck 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 a Master of Human Relations and a Masters of Education We are currently enrolling new students Call Carla Miller at DSN 476-2069 CIV 09662-83-2069 or email apvilseckouedu Further information can be found at wwwgoououedu The following courses are offered face to face in Vilseck for Summer 2014

13 -18 May Topics in Legal Studies The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 22 -27 July Seminar in Intercultural Communication

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University From undergraduate certificates to Masterrsquos degrees we may have what yoursquove been looking for Your military experience and a degree from ERAU will make a powerful combination in the military and on into civilian life An ERAU representative will be at the Vilseck Education Center on Tuesday April 22nd from 1000 am ndash 1200 pm to answer any questions you may have For more information about funding your education or the degree programs ERAU has to offer contact the Hohenfels office at DSN 466-4139 or email Hohenfelserauedu Also check out our European website at httpworldwideerauedueuromilitary

School News

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

Now - May 23 Yearbook News

2013-2014 Yearbooks now cost $3000 Please fill out your pre-order form at the VES Main Office Please make checks payable to VES PTSA We also accept cash If you are moving fill out your forwarding address and email if you are leaving before June (add $5 for shipping and delivery costs) Now - May 23 VES GES NES Food Drive Vilseck Elementary School is collecting food for the children in Lwowek Slaski Poland Please bring in nonperishable items and place them into the collection boxes at VES GES or NES The food will be given to the children from a local elementary school For many of them this will be their daily meal Avoid items that require many instructions as many cannot read English Nonperishable Items to donate Canned goods Soups vegetables sauces and beans Boxes Rice cakes pancake mix beans and cereals Drinks Powdered milk powdered Kool-Aids and other mixes Baking Items Flour sugar baking powder etc 2 May Talent Show (Two Performances) 8 May VES Talent Show 13 May Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 15 May Early Acceleration Withdrawal Parents are asked to bring in a copy of the orders 16 May 4th amp 5th Grade Spring Dance 16 May STEAM Day 19 May 5th Grade trip to NMS (830) 20 May Kindergarten Orientation (130) 22 May Fun Run The Vilseck Elementary School will be holding their 4th Annual Feet For Freedom 3K Fun Run on May 22 9 am Families are welcome to come and join us for this fun event in honor of our soldiers Come and celebrate fitness with us 23 May frac12 Day for Students ndash Staff Dev 26 May No School ndash Memorial Day 30 May Fun Run 5 June Young Authors (230 MPR) 5 June Last Day for Sure Start Students 6 June Field Day 12 June Last day for Students amp an Ice Cream Social for Perfect Attendance (lunch room) 12 June Awards Ceremony for 4

th and 5

th graders

13 June Last day for Teachers 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 25 April School wide Volksmarch 7 May Talent Show MPR 5 pm 26 May NO SCHOOL Memorial Day 12 June frac12 day of school Last day of school for students Talent Show The Talent Show will be on May 7 at 5 pm in the MPR POC is Patti Daniel at 09645-917-9183 Re-registration April 1-3 there will be a table set up in the entry way of the school where you can re-register your child for the next school year You should have received the paperwork in the mail at your CMR PE Mr Gray our PE teacher is asking for BOYS sport shoe donations He needs boys sized shoes 8 9 10 11 12 and 13 only He needs 2 pairs of each size Many kids forget their sport shoes and this way Mr Gray can loan them a pair for class 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

26 April Saturday Seminar 9 am ndash 12 pm 29 April Final PTSA Board Meeting ndash 3 pm 30 April PURPLE UP amp DANCE For Month of the Military Child - 225 pm flash mob (blacktop) 15 May Earliest Date for Acceleration Program 21 May Spring Choir Concert ndash 630pm 23 May Early Dismissal (Students Dismissed at 1110 am) 26 May No School - Federal Holiday 28 May Music Around the World Concert ndash 545 pm 30 May Night of Theater ndash 6 pm 11 June Field Day 12 June Last Day of School ndash Students Dismissed at 1110 am

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

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

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

Are you PCSing soon Please contact Mrs Zenaida Ferdinand-Bessant so she can assist you with your transition 09645-917-9229 (DSN 472 9229) Option 3 Student Absent Please e-mail or call Mr Chris Campbell at WillisCampbelleudodeaedu if your student is going to be absent from school If a student is late a parentguardian must come to the office to sign them in 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229 Option 1 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 09645-917-9229 DSN 472 9229 Option 5 Find us on Facebook Like our Facebook 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 730 am - 4 pm CIV 09645-917-9229 DSN 472-9229

Vilseck High School Now -28 April Robotics Team competing at World Championships in St Louis 3 May SAT Testing 5 ndash 16 May AP Exams 14 May Spring Choir Concert (7 pm VHS MPR) 15 May Spring BandOrchestra Concert (7 pm VHS MPR) 17 May Prom (Changed from 10 May) 21 May 8

th grade visit to Vilseck HS

26 May Memorial Day No school 3 June Baccalaureate 5 June Graduation 6 ndash 12 June Final Exams 12 June Students last day 13 June Teacher Workday - no students Testing Schedules You can find the different exam schedules by going to httpwwwvils-hseudodeaedu and clicking on the link on the calendar on the home page Spring Sports schedule is now at httpwwwvils-hseudodeaedu SAC Committee VHS SAC Committee meets every 2

nd Monday of each month while school is in session Minutes of the

previous meetings can be found on our school website at httpwwwvils-hseudodeaeduSAChtml School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Mon-Fri 810 am-3 pm CIV 09662-832864 Fax 09662-832480 DSN 476-2864

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

Spring Volksfest Now ndash 11 May Nuumlrnberg is hosting the largest Volksfest in northern Bavaria At the Fruumlhlingsfest youll find loads of

entertainment for the young and still-young And plenty of Franconian and Bavarian delicacies and beverages in the stalls and beer tents There is also a Rock House Tent a Frankendorf and the Altes Brathaus Opening hours are Monday Tuesday and Thursday 2 - 11 pm Wednesday (family day) 1 - 11 pm Friday 2 pm ndash midnight Saturday 1 pm ndash midnight and Sunday 1030 am - 11 pm On the last day 1030 am - 1130 pm Family days with reduced fares are held on both Wednesdays 1 - 8 pm

Beer Day - Tag des Bieres 23 April in 96047 Bamberg next to the Schloss Geyerswoumlrth (mansion) Geyerswoumlrthstraszlige 3 Bamberg has the

highest density of beer breweries in all of Germany nearly 100 in just this one city county Nine of these have organized this beer fest and will entertain the visitors all day long

Street Market Georgimarkt 25 April midday - 5 pm in 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Partenkirchen subdivision

Band Contest Rockabilly Rumble 25 - 26 April at the Pullman City Fun Park in 94535 Eging am See Ruberting 30 (ca 100 km 62 miles SE of

Regensburg) Rockabilly bands will compete for quite a prestigious prize namely a record contract and regular performances If you want to participate with your band call Mr Jeschke at ph 08544-974-943 or click on this link (only GE) Registration closes 28 March Click for some photos from the 2013 contest

Funfair Spring Volksfest 25 April - 4 May in 92637 Weiden at the new Festplatz on Conrad-Roumlntgen-Straszlige

The booths and rides are open 2 pm - midnight music will only play until 11 pm Family day with reduced fares is Wednesday afternoon A big fireworks display will take place on Friday at around 10 pm

Donrsquot miss largest Biker event in Southern Germany at Kulmbach 26 ndash 27 April Every year more than 40000 bikers participate in the Antenne Bayern Radio Station Motorcycle

Sternfahrt at Kulmbach This y0065arrsquos large biker weekend is scheduled on Saturday 26 ndash Sunday 27 April 2014 It is the largest motorcycle event in Southern Germany and a highlight for every motorcycle driver The event is organized by the Antenne Bayern Radio Station co-sponsored by the Bavarian Secretary of Interior the Bavarian Police the Bavarian Association of Driving Instructors and supported by the Kulmbach breweriesThe groups will drive with several Bavarian Police motorcycle escorts No sign up required for participating just show up prior to departure time with motorcycle and all the required safety clothing The Amberg-Sulzbach (Vilseck) county biker participants jointly leave from the Vilseck Edeka Market parking area (92249 Vilseck Amberger Strasse 2) Sunday April 27 830 am For more information contact Mr Adolf Lehner Tel 0171 2491172 Email adolflehnergmxde The Weiden-Neustadt-Vohenstrauss (Grafenwoehr) bikers jointly leave from the Bergler gas station at Weiden (92637 Weiden Neustaumldter Str 22) Sunday April 27 9 am For more information contact Mr Klaus Lang at Tel 09605-672 or Tel 0170-4027117 The Neumarkt (Hohenfels) bikers jointly leave from the ESSO gas station at Neumarkt Nuernberger Strasse (next to McDonalds) Sunday 27 April 9 am For more information contact Mr Manfred Schreiner at Tel 09185-1746 or Tel 0177-5765160

Tag der Arbeit = Labor Day in Germany

1 May Today is Tag der Arbeit = Labour Day in Germany = a Federal holiday All German stores and authorities off-

post are closed as are all on-post facilities (non-food) with a predominantly local national workforce

Street Market and Weiszligwurst Breakfast Walpurgismarkt 1 May 8 am - midday in 93149 Nittenau on Hauptstraszlige and adjacent Kirchplatz and Marktplatz (ca 30 km 20 miles

NE of Regensburg) Weiszligwurst is a sweet-tasting sausage made of veal and pork seasoned very mildly with parsley and eaten with sweet mustard Not everyones taste Because of the lack of refrigeration in the past the freshly-made sausages had to be eaten before the bell rings midday This tradition has persisted even with the introduction of cooling devices It is certainly worth trying the Bavarian tradition Parking A large central car park is located on Jahnstraszlige

Raising of the Maypole and Fun Run 1 May 10 am at the Oberpfaumllzer Freilandmuseum (open-air museum) in Neustadt Dont forget to buy some of the

highly popular Museumsbrot fresh bread that is baked in the outdoor stone oven at the Schallerhof building and that has received a number of awards already for its taste freshness and purity Admission is euro 5 pp a family ticket for the day is euro 11 Regular opening hours are Tuesday - Sunday 10 am - 6 pm (last admission at 5 pm) Closed on Mondays unless that Monday is a German holiday

Special Sales Ramadama 3 May 9 am - 2 pm in 91074 Herzogenaurach on Hauptstraszlige and the surrounding roads (ca 30 km 20 miles NW

of Nuumlrnberg) The local stores will offer special sales and fun activities for all

Bicycle Fair 3 May 9 am - 2 pm in 91074 Herzogenaurachon Marktplatz (ca 30 km 20 miles NW of Nuumlrnberg) Everything you

need for the beginning of the cycling season

Blue Night 3 May in 90403 Nuumlrnberg Starts at 7 pm The museums and culture institutes in Nuumlrnbergrsquos city center will be open for

visitors all night long until the early Sunday morning hours In addition special light installations and effects will plunge the whole area into blue light (only GE) providing the perfect background for various performances More info also at ph 0911-231-2000

Trade Fair 3-4 May 10 am - 6 pm both days in 92507 Nabburg in and around the Nordgauhalle Turnhallenweg 16 (ca 30 km

19 miles south of Weiden) For only euro 2 entry fee per adult (children under 16 are free) you will find not only the latest information on renovating and decorating your home you will also get great entertainment for both children and adults They will have a viewing tower child care a tank exhibit by the Bundeswehr shows and music This Gewerbeschau (only GE) offers great products from local manufacturers

Horses Day 4 May 11 am - 5 pm at the open-air museum Hohenloher Freilandmuseum in 74523 Schwaumlbisch Hall -

Wackershofen on Dorfstraszlige 53 ph 0791-97-1010 The museum is ca 75 km 46 miles west of Ansbach The beautiful horses will compete with each other in a number of contests but you can also watch them doing traditional farm work Furthermore you can watch a blacksmith put horseshoes on the animals and you can go on a ride in a horse-drawn carriage

Quads and ATVs 9 amp 10 May at the Pullman City Fun Park in 94535 Eging am See Ruberting 30 ph 0854-497-490 (ca 100 km 62

miles SE of Regensburg) Its all about dirt vehicles this weekend Much to the delight of the visitors the participants will compete on a dirt trail just outside the Western Town On Friday at 8 pm though it is the cowboys and Native Americans who will compete there with lassos and archery followed by live music from Dispatch Skulls with Southern and Country Rock Saturday the participants finally get to go around the dirt trail Spectacular jumps and daring stunts are a must as are hill climbing and quad pulling A trade show in the arena will offer you anything you want for your quad or ATV Saturday afternoon the participants will leave and take a tour of the area but visitors can enjoy the Grand American History Show on Main Street at 330 pm On Saturday evening at 830 pm there will be a big farewell party with live music from Hats On

Funfair Mai-Dult = Spring Volksfest 9 ndash 25 May in 93059 Regensburg Dultplatz Am Europakanal Open 1 - 11 pm every day Family days are always

held on Wednesdays Brilliant firework displays on both Fridays at around 10 pm The Warendult (outdoor market) next to the Volksfest is open daily 11 am - 10 pm On offer are a large variety of high-quality products from traditional Bavarian clothing (Trachten) to kitchenware and spices

South-German Cheese Market 10 amp 11 May 10 am - 6 pm at the open-air museum Hohenloher Freilandmuseum in 74523 Schwaumlbisch Hall -

Wackershofen on Dorfstraszlige 53 ph 0791-97-1010 Your GPS might find it under Moorwiesenweg 1 if the maps are brand-new The museum is ca 75 km 46 miles west of Ansbach A large car park is on-site Around 10000 visitors come to the Kaumlsemarkt every year to sample the various delicious cheeses made according to a similar Reinheitsgebot (purity law) as beer Over 200 different cheeses on offer Admission Adults euro7 children 6 ndash 16 euro5 A family ticket (both parents plus children under 17) euro16 one-Parent-Ticket with children under 17 euro9 children under 6 are free Opening hours during the main season 1 May - 30 September open daily 9 am - 6 pm

Classical Music in Weiden Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi 10 May Enoch zu Guttenberg the Orchestra of the KlangVerwaltung Munich and the Neubeuern present the Verdi

requiem at 8 pm in the Max-Reger-Halle in Weiden This is a charity event Proceeds of the concert go to environmental protection organizations in Northern Bavaria Tickets are euro29 each and available at Der Neue Tag newspaper phone 0961-85-550 or online to print out yourself at wwwoberpfalznetzdent-ticket For more information go to wwwenochzuguttenbergde

Street Market and Open Stores 11 May Jubilatemarkt 1030 am - 6 pm in 92637 Weiden Altstadt (historic city center) Fuszliggaumlngerzone

(pedestrian zone) Stores will be open 1 - 6 pm

Fest Schlossgraben-Fest 11 May 11 am - 6 pm in 91074 Herzogenaurach pathway and little park behind Steinweg 5 (ca 30 km 20 miles

NW of Nuumlrnberg) A little fest to extend a warm welcome by the locals Food and drinks as well as typical Franconian music will create a special atmosphere

Beachparty Dieszligfurt 31 May in Dieszligfurt The party area is open for about 2000 people where DJ MC Hollywood will play the best of Rap amp

RnB DJ Alex Estevez does the Electronic Music part See you on the beach

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

Off-post movies in English Want to see a movie thatrsquos not playing on post Two movie theaters in Nuremberg play films in OV (original version) which for American movies means in English Check out the Roxy a small theater with only two screens or Cinecitta a larger theater with some films playing in OV

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

Trivia Die Eisheiligen (Ice or Frost Saints) 11 - 15 May The Eisheiligen is a period at the beginning of May known for its cold spell It is named so after the feast days of Saints see Wikipedia or the Velcome Fisitor blog for further explanation As is so often the case with common wisdoms there is a grain of truth in this belief of a cold spell during the days of the Saints in about 7 out of 10 years there is indeed a cold spell in Germany beginning to mid-May Gardeners are wise not to plant anything in their gardens before mid-May or at

least to ensure they have protection for the young seedlings from sudden frosts at night