USAG Ansbach community announcements for April 25 to May 1, 2013

By U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public AffairsApril 26, 2013

Automotive Skills grand opening
1 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The grand opening of the Automotive Skills location at Bldg. 8130 at Urlas Housing is April 26 at 1 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting, safety demonstrations, tours, classic cars, refreshments, entertainment, free car washes, giveaways and coupons. ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Mission Complete Race
2 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fifth Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, and USAG Ansbach Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hold the "Mission Complete Race," a five-kilometer obstacle course, May 3 at Franken Kaserne off B13 with GPS address of "Muna Siedlung, 91613 Marktb... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Spain trip
3 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation are taking a trip to Spain Memorial Day weekend, May 23 through 27. The trip includes three nights at a 3-star hotel, three breakfasts, a medieval dinner and a cit... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Salsa dance demonstration class
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Dog classes
5 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Outdoor Recreation hosts dog obedience classes at Urlas Paintball Field Tuesdays from April 30 to May 28 for $69. The beginner dog obedience course runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and the advanced dog obedience course runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Sign up at the Katte... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
PCS expo
6 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Permanent Change of Station Expo happens at the Urlas Housing Post Exchange May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will help all USAG Ansbach community members get their PCS needs taken care of, including transportation, pets, furniture, reimburse... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fox on the Fairway
7 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Terrace Playhouse at Bleidorn Housing presents the stage comedy The Fox on the Fairway April 26 and 27 and May 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children and $30 for families.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Walk this way
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Drowning Pool
9 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Rock band Drowning Pool will play Hangar 6502 at Storck Barracks May 5 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. To pick up the no-cost tickets, visit the concierge at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Kaserne or the Storck Community Activity Center.... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Spring carnival
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COMMUNITY

Automotive grand opening

The grand opening of the Automotive Skills location at Bldg. 8130 at Urlas Housing is April 26 at 1 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting, safety demonstrations, tours, classic cars, refreshments, entertainment, free car washes, giveaways and coupons. Urlas Automotive Skills will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location will be closed Mondays and U.S. holidays. To learn more, call 09802-83-2753 or DSN 467-2753.

The Fox on the Fairway

The Terrace Playhouse at Bleidorn Housing presents the stage comedy The Fox on the Fairway April 26 and 27 and May 2, 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children and $30 for families. Tickets are available from the concierge in the Von Steuben Community Center by phone by credit card or at the door. To learn more, call 09811-83-7636 or DSN 468-7636 or 09802-83-2930 or DSN 467-2930.

PCS expo

The Permanent Change of Station Expo happens at the Urlas Housing Post Exchange May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will help all USAG Ansbach community members get their PCS needs taken care of, including transportation, pets, furniture, reimbursement, housing and schools. To learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-2883 or 467-4555.

Drowning Pool

Rock band Drowning Pool will play Hangar 6502 at Storck Barracks May 5 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. To pick up the no-cost tickets, visit the concierge at the Von Steuben Community Center at Bismarck Kaserne or the Storck Community Activity Center. To learn more, call 09802-83-2930 or 467-2930.

Retro Game Show

Ansbach Spouses and Civilians Club hosts a Retro Game Show May 18 at Katterbach Fitness Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Admission costs $10 for one ticket or $25 for four tickets. Games include Let's Make a Deal, the Newly Wed Game, and Minute to Win It. Wear a costume and get VIP seating. The evening's entertainment also includes a men's sexy legs contest. To learn more, visit http://asccbavaria.wix.com/ascc.

Spain trip

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation are taking a trip to Spain Memorial Day weekend, May 23 through 27. The trip includes three nights at a 3-star hotel, three breakfasts, a medieval dinner and a city tour of Barcelona. Deadline to sign up is May 9. Tickets are available at Warrior Zone and the Von Steuben Community Center. The trip costs $320 per person for double occupancy or $370 per person for a single room. To learn more, call 09841-83-4584 or DSN 467-4584 or call 09802-83-2930 or DSN 467-2930.

Volunteer cards

Did you volunteer in 2012? If so, visit Army Community Service to pick up your volunteer card to receive free fitness center classes, bowling and Arts and Crafts projects. To learn more, call 09802-83-2883/2846 or DSN 467-2883/2846 for Katterbach ACS or 09841-83-4555/4764 or DSN 467-4555/4764 for Storck Barracks ACS.

Finance counselors

Personal finance counselors are available in Ansbach and Storck. If you would like assistance resolving financial problems or want to make sure you are on the right path financially, text or call a counselor today. For Ansbach, call or text 01520-448-2856; for Storck, call or text 01523-665-2554.

Tax centers

Katterbach Tax Center, located on the third floor of the ACS building, is open now. The Tax Center at Storck is open now with regular hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-in customers will be accepted; however, it is recommended to make an appointment to avoid unnecessary waiting time. Call Katterbach Tax Center at DSN 467-2324 or 09802-832324 and Storck Tax Center at DSN 467-4511 or 09841-834511.

Sidewalk Saturdays

Ansbach Spouses and Civilians Club Thrift Shop at Katterbach Kaserne conducts Sidewalk Saturdays every first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are looking for a new venue to vend your wares, visit the Thrift Store's Facebook page or email asccthriftshop@yahoo.com.

AER campaign

The 2013 Army Emergency Relief campaign takes place now through May 15. To learn more, visit www.aerhq.org.

Storck focus groups

Storck Recreation Center at the Storck Community Activity Center will hold focus group May 3 from noon to 1 p.m. to get ideas from its clients and give them the experiences they want. To learn more, visit the center on the third floor of Bldg. 6510 Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or call 09841-83-4714 or 467-4714.

CLOSURES AND CHANGES

B14 Resurfacing

Resurfacing of the road that is currently in progress on B14 near the entrance to Urlas Housing and Shipton Kaserne will continue but will move toward the city of Ansbach. Because of this, temporary modifications to normal traffic patterns will take place. Drivers travelling from the city of Ansbach to Shipton or Urlas will be guided through a detour (or Umleitung) that will lead to the Kaufland shopping complex and the Windmill (Windmüle) hotel. Drivers traveling from Urlas or Shipton to Katterbach will be detoured through the village of Obereichenbach. Detour signs will be easy to see. There is no date yet as to when the resurfacing of the road will be complete; plan accordingly when traveling to Urlas or Shipton.

SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS

Salsa dance demo

Katterbach Fitness Center hosts a salsa dance demonstration class May 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. To learn more, call 09802-83-2771 or DSN 467-2771.

Golf team

The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Community Golf Team has been newly formed. Team membership is open to both men and women ID card holders 18 years and older and out of high school. Prospective members should have a handicap of 24 or lower. To learn more, call 09802-83-2085 or DSN 467-2085.

Mission Complete Race

Fifth Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, and USAG Ansbach Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hold the "Mission Complete Race," a five-kilometer obstacle course, May 3 at Franken Kaserne off B13 with GPS address of "Muna Siedlung, 91613 Marktbergel." Registrants pay $30 now through April 19 and $35 April 20 through May 3. Family teams pay $50; non-family teams pay $100. Register at Katterbach and Storck Fitness Centers as well as the race location the day of the race. To learn more, call 09802-83-2771, 09841-83-4582, 467-2771 or 467-4582.

Intramural Volleyball

U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach holds intramural volleyball games Tuesdays at Storck Physical Fitness Facility and Thursdays at Katterbach PFF. To learn more, call Katterbach PFF at 09802-83-2771 or 467-2771 or Storck PFF at 09841-83-4582 or 467-4582.

YOUTH AND TEENS

Parent, student lunch

The Illesheim Elementary School and Parent Teacher Student Association invite all IES parents to join their students for lunch April 26. Honor and support your children by bringin your lunch and enjoying time with them during their lunch period. Parents should check with the school for their child's specific lunch time. Parents should bring their own lunch as the cafeteria will not be able to accommodate all adult lunches. To learn more, call 09841-83-4731 or 09841-83-4631.

Spring carnival

Illesheim Elementary School's Parent Teacher Student Association hosts a spring carnival May 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the elementary school. The event includes food and drinks, games, a cake walk, a bounce house, hundreds of prizes and raffles.

School supplies

Parents who find attaining school supplies every August difficult and stressful have an easier way to get hold of binders, pencils, erasers and more. The Illesheim Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Association is once again taking orders for school supply boxes to allow families a one-stop service to ensure children have all items required by the Department of Defense Education Activity. The order form can be found for download at www.ansbach.army.mil/documents/SchoolSupplyFormSY13-14.pdf and a list of the required supplies can be found at www.ansbach.army.mil/documents/SchoolSupplyList.pdf. Orders for supplies will be ongoing through the PTSA's Spring Carnival, which is May 17. Fliers will be sent home with your children as well. If you miss ordering this time around, IES will have the supply boxes available for pick-up at the IES's meet-and-greet in August the Friday before school starts.

New parent boot camp

U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Army Community Service hosts Mommy and Daddy Boot Camp for new and expecting parents the second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Katterbach ACS will host it May 8. To learn more, call Katterbach ACS at 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883 or Storck ACS at 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-4555.

EFMP bowling

The Exceptional Family Member Program offers free bowling at Katterbach and Storck bowling centers May 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Sign up in advance with you Army Community Service. To learn more or sign up, call Katterbach ACS at 09802-83-2883 or 467-2883 or Storck ACS at 09841-83-4555 or 467-4555.

Parents' day out

Child, Youth and School Services hosts a parents' day out every so often. Let CYSS staff take your children off your hands for a while. The next parents' days out happen at Storck Child Development Center/School Age Center May 18 and Sept. 28 and at Katterbach ACS/SAC June 22, Oct. 12 and Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations must be made no later than one week in advance and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Dates and times are subject to change. To learn more or to register, call Katterbach CDC/SAC at 09802-83-2533 or 467-2533 or Storck ACS/CDC at 09841-83-4880 or 467-4880.

FRG Child Care Night

Child care is available for mission-related Family readiness group meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To learn more, call Parent Central Services at 09841-83-4880 or 09802-83-2533.

Scream-free parenting, marriage

Katterbach Army Community Service hosts courses on scream-free parenting and marriage. The scream-free parenting will be held May 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The scream-free marriage will be held May 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No-cost childcare will be provided for more. To learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883. To learn more about the scream-free method, visit www.screamfree.com.

REMINDERS

Coffee seminar

Storck Army Community Service hosts coffee seminars Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Through the seminars, you can experience new towns, foods and people and enjoy coffee. To learn more, call 467-4555 or 09841-83-4555.

Culture College

Katterbach and Storck Army Community Service hold a two-day "culture college" every third Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is required. Classes require a minimum of five participants or it is otherwise subject to cancellation. To register or learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883.

Brown Bag Lunch

Bring a lunch and explore a new town with ACS. The meeting place is ACS on the first Wednesday of every month at Katterbach and the fourth Wednesday of every month at Storck Barracks. Meet at 10:30 a.m. Cost is 10 to 15 euros. To learn more, call 09841-83-4555.

ASCC

The Ansbach Spouses' and Civilians' Club is a way to meet people, develop new interests and get involved with the community. To learn more, email asccgermany@googlemail.com.

Terrace Playhouse tickets

All tickets for the Terrace Playhouse are handled by the concierge at the Von Steuben Community Center. Pick up tickets in person or call 467-2930 or 09802-83-2930.

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