COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more.
Misinformation regarding expired U.S. driver's licenses
There is misinformation circulating around U.S. military installations in Germany that if your stateside driver's license is expired, you run the risk of being arrested and your vehicle seized by the Polizei. This is incorrect, and the matter is being addressed between U.S. and German officials. Additionally, German authorities are working with Army Europe to allow expired U.S. driver's licenses to remain valid as long as a person is affiliated with the Department of Defense. This applies to all personnel who fall under SOFA, as long as the person's stateside Department of Motor Vehicle office acknowledges the exemption, which 36 of the 50 states do. If you run into problems with off-post law enforcement regarding this matter, visit the legal office for assistance. For a complete state-by-state list of extension policies, please visit http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/StateDLRenewalPolicies.pdf.
Active duty military must change Roth TSP account or risk losing funds
31 Jan: Active duty members of the Army, Air Force or Navy making dollar-amount Roth contributions to a Thrift Savings Plan account should know that these deductions will stop on Jan. 31, unless action is taken. To learn about how to make the right changes to your account, go to http://www.army.mil/article/138509/.
Tech Expo
6 Feb: Over 30 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in signal management, security, data protection, computer hardware and software, cloud computing, touch panels and more. The event is free. Tower View Conference Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Refreshments and giveaways.
Weekend shuttle bus on post
Starting 14 Feb: A weekend shuttle bus going between Rose and Tower Barracks will be operational on 14 Feb. See the flyer at the top of the Newsletter for the shuttle schedule.
2CR Soldiers MUST use Rose Barracks ID card office
Attention 2CR Customers! If you are a 2CR Soldier stationed in Rose Barracks and require any of the following: PIN resets/CAC unlocks, DEERS enrollments/updates, In/Out Processing, new CAC cards; you MUST go to Bldg. 306, 2nd Floor, Rose Barracks. The Tower Barracks ID Card Office will no longer process the above actions for those stationed in Rose Barracks. They will continue to process new dependent ID card requests for family members of 2CR Soldiers. Thank you for your understanding.
Change in DFAC meal prices
Effective immediately: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense has mandated a change to the meal rates for all DFACs, which includes the Warrior Sports Café. The new rates are as follows:
Standard Rate
Breakfast: $3.45
Lunch: $5.55
Dinner: $4.85
Brunch: $6.25
Supper: $7.65
Holiday: $9.05
Discount Rate
Breakfast: $2.60
Lunch: $4.20
Dinner: $3.65
Brunch: $4.70
Supper: $5.75
Holiday: $6.80
POV Inspection January hours of operation
The BASOPS Maintenance Division POV Inspection Station located at Tower Barracks, Bldg. 301, will change its hours of operation for January. The new hours, just for January, are: 6 a.m. to noon and 12:45-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The last customer will be seen at 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Closed on U.S. and German holidays.
Restrictions for off-post uniform wear
PLEASE NOTE: Major changes have been made and additional restrictions added to standards for off-post uniform wear. Please make note of each change and restriction.
• Wearing military uniforms off post is authorized only when traveling from home to the installation, or from traveling between installations within a garrison (i.e. from Tower Barracks to Hohenfels.)
• This uniformed travel is authorized ONLY when traveling in an enclosed private, government or rental vehicle.
• Traveling in uniform by motorcycle/scooter, bicycle or foot is prohibited. Traveling via public transportation, even taxis, is also prohibited.
• It is prohibited to wear a uniform while escorting children to/from or waiting at an off-post DoDDS bus stop.
• Even when not in uniform, DoD personnel are restricted from carrying backpacks or other items that convey DoD affiliation while traveling on motorcycle/scooter, bicycle or foot.
• While in off-post hotels, uniforms may be worn while departing or arriving in an enclosed vehicle. Uniforms cannot be worn in common areas of the hotels, i.e. breakfast/dining rooms, bars and gyms.
• Physical fitness uniforms cannot be worn off post.
Off-post Christmas tree disposal
Trees can be brought to the local community Recycling Yards ("Wertstoffhof") during routine opening hours free of charge. This applies to all local communities within the Amberg-Sulzbach County. Please remove all decorations beforehand. For more info call DSN 475-6664, 476-2600, CIV 09641-83-6664, CIV 09662-83-2600.
Bulk Trash Pickup -- County of Neustadt
18 Feb: Weiherhammer
23 Feb: Neustadt am Kulm
24 Feb: Pressath
25 Feb: Schwarzenbach
2 March: Neustadt/WN
2 March: Trabitz
16 March: Altenstadt
17 March: City Grafenwoehr
23 March: Netzaberg & City Eschenbach (North of B 470)
24 March: City Eschenbach (South of B 470)
30 March: Speinshart
1 April: Mantel and Steinfels
14 April: Etzenricht
15 April: Parkstein
20 April: Kirchenthumbach
12 May: Kohlberg
10 June: Luhe-Wildenau
Curbside, in front of your home. Bulk Trash has to be out on curbside NLT 6 a.m. Pick-up is provided by contractors of the County Neustadt.
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 (i.e. bicycles, washers, dryers, stoves, etc.) and electronic equipment (such as large appliances, small appliances, cooling devices, information & 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: i.e. TV, PC, printer, scanner, radio, VCR, DVD player, monitor, vacuum cleaner, refrigerators and freezers (no permission sticker required anymore), etc… together with
Household Metal items: i.e. bicycles, ironing boards, washer, dryer, dishwasher, stoves (oil stoves and oil barrels must be totally emptied) etc…
3. Salvageable wooden furniture: (i.e. bed frame, wardrobe, chair, table, etc….)
Smaller electronic appliances (i.e. hairdryer, toothbrush, telephones, drilling machine etc.) should be brought to the drop off point "Company Bergler" in Weiherhammer, Etzenrichter Str. 2, Mon --Fri from 8 a.m. -- 4 p.m. hour, CIV 09605-92020.
Any material not picked up must be removed by residents. For more, call your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.
Bulk Trash Pickup -- 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 €. To schedule a pickup call 0961-3901913. For more information contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.
Bulk Trash Pickup -- County Tirschenreuth
For Erbendorf, Kastl, Kemnath, Kulmain & Thumsenreuth
Pickup is performed by the County Tirschenreuth upon written request by the resident ("Sperrmuellabfuhr auf Abruf"). For a blank form contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.
Bulk Trash Pickup -- County Bayreuth
For Speichersdorf
Pickup is performed by the County Bayreuth upon individual written request by the resident per special application card ("Sperrmuellabfuhr auf Abruf"). To obtain a blank form of this special application card contact your SORT Office at DSN 475-6664.
More recycling, trash pick-up schedules and bulk trash pick-up
For information on recycling, bulk trash pick-up and regular trash pick-up, head the garrison recycling page at http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/usag_dpw/o&m/util_sort.asp.
German home loan deemed illegal
Due to a decision by the German Supreme Court, a fee that banks often imposed on people requesting a home loan has been deemed illegal. While this does not apply to all bank fees for loans, it will apply in many cases. Anyone who applied for such a loan is encouraged to bring their contract to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate office for review and advice as quickly as possible.
Bldg. 244 bus stop relocation
The bus stop in front of Bldg. 244 (Soldier for Life building) has relocated 100 meters to the west side of the building. This change is necessary to prevent pedestrian-related accidents.
Dial 112 for the nearest Polizei station
If you ever need to quickly reach emergency services, dial 112 from any phone and you will connected to the nearest Polizei station. This works anywhere in Germany.
Industrial paper shredder has been fixed
The industrial paper shredder located at the Centralized Recycling Center across Range 118 in Tower Barracks has been fixed and is ready for use.
New hours of operation at Rose and Tower Barracks Postal Service Centers
The Rose and Tower Barracks post offices have changed their regular operating hours to allow 6 additional open hours per week. The new hours are:
Mon - Wed and Fri: Postal Finance (sending mail): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Parcel Pick Up (receiving parcels): 10 a.m.- 5:45 p.m.
Thurs: Postal Finance (sending mail): 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Parcel Pick Up (receiving parcels): 11:30 a.m.- 5:45 p.m.
The post offices are open on Training Holidays.
Traveling outside of Germany
Planning on traveling outside of Germany for the holidays? Don't forget to check with your unit security office/S2 prior to leaving. And bring your passport.
Do you own a Harley?
If so, please be aware: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice for certain 2015-2015 Harley-Davidson FLS Softail motorcycles because of a potential defect with the lamp-outage detection indicator for the front turn signals. The bikes produced from march 25, 2013, to Oct, 2, 2014, are subject to recall. Harley-Davidson will notify owners and fix the body control module software free of charge. Owners may contact the stateside customer service office at 1-800-258-2464. The recall number for Harley-Davidson is 0618.
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 ear… you're 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, Tower Barracks CIV 09641-83-117, Rose Barracks CIV 09662-83-117. For the latest information and videos, please check out http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/media2.asp.
Soldier for Life
Separating from the service? Did you know that the Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Program, formerly known as Army Career and Alumni Program, is still a key resource in place to help with the transition to civilian life? Transition, higher education and accredited financial counselors are standing by ready to assist Soldiers, as early as 18 months before exiting the military.
VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER HELP NEEDED
USO volunteers needed for Dinner for Soldiers
Can you whip up delicious meals? Or maybe you're a dolt behind the stove and whiz with the dishes. Come give a couple hours to cooks and serve meals for Soldiers at the Tower Barracks USO. They serve Dinner for Soldiers every Tue, Wed and Thu starting at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed from 4-6 p.m. on those nights. Contact the USO at DSN 475-9584, CIV 09641-605-2940 for more.
Are you interested in becoming an American Red Cross volunteer?
We are currently looking for dedicated individuals with a desire to volunteer. Current Volunteer positions include: office assistants, special events and briefing volunteers. Call CIV 09641-83-1760 for Tower Barracks, CIV 09662-83-1760 in Rose Barracks. Duty hours for all Red Cross locations: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Reconnection Workshops
The American Red Cross is offering Reconnection Workshops to support and ease transitions associated with Army life along with training and deployments. These are confidential small-group modules, led by licensed mental health professionals. The workshops focus on building skills that enhance the likelihood of positive reconnections among family members, as well as the successful reengagement of the service member in civilian life, by increasing interactions and developing additional sources of support. Please contact the American Red Cross Station Chief at DSN 475-1760, CIV 09641-83-1760 for dates and times.
SPORTS, FITNESS, RECREATION AND WELLNESS
Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation FMWR hosts a variety of ongoing weekly events, trips, recreational activities and events. To see FMWR's upcoming activities, check out their website, Facebook page or Bi-Weekly Newsletter.
FMWR Website: http://www.grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/europe/grafenwoehr/
FMWR Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/USAGBavaria?ref=hl#!/BavariaMWR?fref=ts
FMWR Bi-Weekly Newsletter: http://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/europe/grafenwoehr/grafenwoehr-events/family-and-mwr-newsletter/?eID=59875
Attention all Functional Fitness (aka CrossFit) enthusiasts!
Memorial Fitness Center in Rose Barracks has opened the Functional Fitness room. Read all about the room here: http://www.army.mil/article/141019/. Before using "The Box" for open gym sessions, community members must attend a safety and orientation course. The next course is 7 Feb, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more details on the course, check out the flyer at the top of the Newsletter.
Dinner for Soldiers
Every Tue, Wed & Thu: Soldiers can stop by the Tower Barracks USO, Bldg. 150, for a home cooked meal at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers from the community cook and serve delicious meals to over 300 Soldiers per week. Haitian, Vietnamese, Italian and Thai dishes are served. To check out the weekly menus, head to the USO Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/USAGBavaria?ref=hl#!/USOGrafenwoehr. The USO also needs volunteers for this ongoing event. Head to the Volunteer section of the Newsletter for more.
Ladies Only Climbing Night
15 Jan: Ladies who love to climb -- plan on heading over to Wild B.O.A.R. on Thursday for Ladies Only Climbing Night. It's from 6-8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month.
Boxing Official's Clinic
21-23 Jan: If you want to be a boxing official, attend this clinic at the Distance Learning Center, Rose Barracks Bldg. 355, 2-5 p.m. The next invitational tournament is 24 Jan at the Memorial Fitness Center. Contact DSN 475-7165/1350, CIV 09641-83-7165/1350 or DSN 476-2214/2998, CIV 09662-83-2214/2998 to register and for more information.
Super Bowl Tailgate party at USO
1 Feb: Head to the USO for a typical tailgate party and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Stick around and watch the game on two flat screen TVs. The game starts at 12:30 a.m. The USO is still looking for volunteers to cook and clean for the event. Contact the USO at DSN 475-9584, CIV 09641-605-2940 for more.
Weight Loss Challenge
2 Feb-30 March: MWR is trying to motivate you to lose weight and get healthy. Compete in a 6 week challenge to help reach your health and fitness goals. Mandatory weekly weigh-ins, Body Fat % measurements and a food journal check will be conducted every Friday at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Register by 23 Jan. Prizes will be awarded for weight loss, fitness and wellness improvements. All participants have a chance to win the grand prize, a BMW bike, by attending all weigh-ins and nutrition classes. Cost is $50 and includes two free fitness classes per week; food journal; body assessment; and nutritional classes. Register at your local fitness center.
German language class for beginners
Every Wed in Feb: No sign-up is required for the class. The USO just asks to join the event on Facebook if you know you will attend and please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class. Please bring pencil and paper. Starts 4 Feb, 6-7 p.m. at the Tower Barracks USO, Bldg. 150. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/USAGBavaria?ref=hl#!/USOGrafenwoehr.
Advanced German language class
Every Thu in Feb: No sign-up is required for the class. The USO just asks to join the event on Facebook if you know you will attend and please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class. Please bring pencil and paper. Starts 5 Feb, 6-7 p.m. at the Tower Barracks USO, Bldg. 150. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/USAGBavaria?ref=hl#!/USOGrafenwoehr.
Army Wellness Center
Want to get fit or lose weight? Have you hit a roadblock or just getting started? There are a multitude of resources available at the Army Wellness Center. They offer metabolic testing by appointment to determine caloric intake; basic nutrition classes; and on-going assistance to achieve weight management. You can also attend classes on basic nutrition, sleep hygiene, weight management or make an appointment for a fitness assessment. This is open to all ID Card Holders; call DSN 476-4795, CIV 09662-83-4795 for an appointment. http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/wellnesscenter.asp.
Wellness Apps
To check out the apps flyer, go to http://issuu.com/bavariamilitarycommunity/docs/app_flyer/0
Note: Publicizing these resiliency apps does not constitute endorsement by USAG Bavaria or the US Army and should not be interpreted as such.
Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop
The Thrifty Tower Thrift Shop is located in Bldg. 508 (corner of Saratoga Ave & Merrel St, next to the Behavioral Health Clinic) in Tower Barracks. Consignments accepted during opening hours: Tue & Wed, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Thu, 11a.m.-5p.m. and the 1st Friday of the month, 10 a.m-3p.m. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thriftytower or call CIV 09641-92-60377. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Donations go back to help our community.
Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop
Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop: Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks. Find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/vilseckthriftshop.
FACILITY AND ROAD OPENINGS/CONSTRUCTION/CLOSURES
PX annual inventory hours
Now-27 Jan: During the PX annual inventory in January, there will be some early and full-day closures of Exchange facilities. The Consolidated Exchange Annual Inventory is 12-27 Jan. The following stores will be closed or close early:
14 Jan: Hohenfels Retail/PXtra and Military Clothing: Closed
15 Jan: Warrior Hill Express: Closes 2 hours early at 7 p.m.
17 Jan: Camp Algiers Express: Closed
17 Jan: Camp Normandy Express: Closed
20 Jan: Rose Barracks PXtra: Closed
21 Jan: Tower Barracks Express: Closes 2 hours early at 10 p.m.
27 Jan: Tower Barracks Main Store: Closed
Only the retail facilities mentioned are closed, all food and concessions are open at normal times. Please plan accordingly.
New PX hours in Netzaberg and Rose Barracks
The Netzaberg Express and Rose Barracks Exchange facilities will have new hours in 2015 as of the dates listed below:
Now: Rose Barracks Barber Shop new hours, Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: Closed
Now: Rose Barracks Stylique Beauty Shop new hours, Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: Closed
Now: Netzaberg Express new extended hours, Mon-Thu: 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun: Closed
2 Feb: Rose Barracks Furniture Store new hours, Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
2 Feb: Rose Barracks PXtra new hours, Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
2 Feb: Rose Barracks Express new hours, Mon-Thu: 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri: 5 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat: 6 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
2 Feb: Rose Barracks Popeye's new hours, Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
2 Feb: Rose Barracks Burger King new hours, Mon-Fri: 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tower and Rose Barracks Legal Assistance Office closures
16 & 19 Jan: The Tower and Rose Barracks Legal Assistance Offices will be closed on these dates. Thank you for understanding.
New dental clinic in Rose Barracks
20 Jan: A new dental clinic in Rose Barracks will open on 20 Jan, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on 23 Jan, at 10 a.m. After the ceremony, the public is welcome to look around the improved clinic. The new clinic is adjacent to the Rose Barracks Health Clinic in Bldg. B-250.
Military Health Clinics closed on Training Holidays
Military health clinics will be closed for patient care on all training holidays. This includes clinics in Vilseck, Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels. If you are in need of medical advice or care on training holidays, federal holidays or weekends, you are encouraged to call the Nurse Advice Line at 00800-4759-2330. This toll-free line is available 24/7 to answer your health-related questions and direct you to the appropriate level of care. In case of emergency, please go to your nearest host nation hospital.
Drivers Training and Testing Station in Tower Barracks Bldg. 301
The Drivers Training and Testing Station has relocated from Tower Barracks Bldg. 244 to Bldg. 301, 3rd floor, Rm. 200B. This is the same building as the vehicle registration office is located. We appreciate your understanding as we seek to ensure better customer service to our customers. POC is Gerald Ross at DSN 475-6343, CIV 09641-83-6343.
RELIGIOUS
For a list of church services and classes, please head to the Religious Services Organization webpage at http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/sites/support/religious.asp.
Chaplain Crisis Line
Chaplain Crisis Line: CIV 0162-296-0838.
After duty hours call: MP station, CIV 09662-83-2490 or 09662-83-3397, DSN 476-2490 or 476-3397.
USAG Bavaria IOC, CIV 09641-83-7226, DSN 475-7226.
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 AND TRAINING
Contact Army Education Centers
Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2753, CIV 09662-83-2753. Tower Barracks, DSN 475-7239 CIV 09641-83-7239. Email for info at usarmy.bavaria.imcom-europe.mbx.aces@mail.mil.
FAST Class
21 Jan- 3 Feb: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m. The registration period for FAST class begins 5 Jan. 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 476-2653/2753.
College Field Reps are at Tower Barracks Every Wednesday
Do you need to speak with a college field representative (CTC, UMUC, OU, and ERAC) but do not have time to drive to Rose Barracks? Visit the Education Center every Wednesday at Tower Barracks in Bldg. 538, Room 3, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call DSN 475-7239, CIV 0964-83-7239 for more. An Education Counselor is available for general information from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
University of Maryland University College-Europe
UMUC Europe offers Associates, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in a convenient face-to-face, hybrid and online format. Take advantage of many financial aid opportunities including FAFSA, tuition assistance, MyCAA, and scholarships. The UMUC office is at the Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223.
University of Oklahoma - Vilseck
Please check the website for latest degree programs offered. Visit us on Facebook at University of Oklahoma in Vilseck www.facebook.com/ouvilseck. You can also visit the garrison universities website. The University of Oklahoma in Vilseck offers degree programs to military service members, civilians, and family members in an accelerated format that meets the demands of the working adult. They offer both Master of Arts with an emphasis in International Relations, a Master of Human Relations, and a Masters of Education. Contact Carla Miller at apvilseck@ou.edu, DSN 476-2069 or CIV 09662-83-2069.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
You can sign up for either online, virtual, or face-to-face weekend courses in Katterbach from 12 Jan-15 March. For more, call the Hohenfels office at CIV 09472-83-4139/DSN 466-4139 or email Hohenfels@erau.edu.
Central Texas College
CTC provides soldiers and their families with associate degree programs in many Vo-Tech career fields with both face-to-face classes and distance learning (online) classes. For more information, contact CTC field representative Chuck Sligh at vilseck@europe.ctcd.edu, DSN 476-2362, CIV 09662-83-2362, Bldg 223, Rose Barracks Mon, Tue and Thu and at the Tower Barracks Multi Learning Facility, Bldg. 538 Wednesdays.
SCHOOL NEWS
Grafenwoehr Elementary School
PCSing soon? Please contact our registrar for the last day notice paperwork. DSN 475-6132, CIV 09641-83-6132. If you wish to hand carry records to your child's new school we will need 5 working days notice along with the last day notice.
School Office Hours: Mon- Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
School Hours: Mon- Fri 8:15 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Phone Numbers: DSN 475-7133, CIV 09641-83-7133
Vilseck Elementary School
Now-1 March: Yearbooks are on sale for $28.Online yearbook ordering at: www.internationalmemories.us userid : 2015VESYB, Password: 2015VESYB. Click "yearbook order" on the left, then the "yearbook" icon. Click "yearbook" in the drop down menu on the right of the screen; it shows you the price of $ 28. Click "add to cart" and proceed to check-out. Make sure the Zip code is your APO code.
14 Jan: Kindergarten Book Swap. 8:45-10 a.m.
15 Jan: Lions' Den in the annex, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
19 Jan: No School for Students- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
22 Jan: End of 2nd Quarter or first semester.
23 Jan: No School, Teacher Work Day
26 Jan: Quarter 3 begins.
28 Jan: Book Swap (main lobby) 9-11 a.m. Please bring in books to swap.
30 Jan: Fandom Friday -- Dress as your favorite team sport! Sponsored by S. Council.
4-5 Feb: Grade 5 Ski Trip to Ochsenkopf Sued (Fleckl) Bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. The students will learn how to ski or to improve their skiing by participating in a two day ski trip. Parents will be responsible for picking up their child after the bus arrives at VES. This trip is optional and available for all fifth graders.
12 Feb: Lockdown Drill 1:15 p.m.
13 Feb: NO SCHOOL, Parent Teacher Conference
16 Feb: NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day
19 Feb: Award Ceremonies
26 Feb: The NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) test for all 4th graders will take
place between 8:30-11:30 a.m. NAEP assesses student knowledge in math, science or reading.
27 Feb: A Case of the Stripes Friday -- Dress in striped clothing. Sponsored by S. Council.
9-14 March: The Terra Nova testing for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will take between 8:30-11:30 a.m. Terra Nova assesses student performance in math, science, social studies, reading and language arts. Please avoid scheduling any medical or dental appointments during these critical assessment opportunities.
School Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
School Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:25 a.m.- 2:35 p.m.
Phone Numbers: CIV 09662-83-2812/2673, DSN 476-2812/2973
Netzaberg Elementary School
19 Jan: NO SCHOOL. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
22 Jan: End of 2nd quarter
22 Jan: Reading Night, 5:30-7 p.m. Main floor.
23 Jan: NO SCHOOL. Teacher Work Day.
26 Jan: Beginning of 3rd quarter.
12 Feb: Fasching Parade. 1 p.m.
Dragon's Den Breakfast: The 2nd Friday of every month we will have a Dragon's Den Breakfast for parents in the MPR at 8 a.m. We will focus on a different topic each meeting, but the overall focus is on what parents can do at home to help bridge the gap between school/home and really work together in a partnership.
Sure Start: A preschool program for at risk military families, we provide education, health, nutrition, and social services. Children who are age four by Sept 1 are selected using specific criteria. Call the school office for details.
Attendance: If your student is going to be late or absent, please email us at our new email address: NetzabergES.attendan@eu.dodea.edu OR call 09645-917-9184/9183, DSN 472-9184/9183 by 8:30 a.m.
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 child's 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.
School Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
School Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Phone Numbers: CIV 09645-917-9185/4 DSN 472-9184
Netzaberg Middle School: Home of the Knights
15 Jan: Knight of the Arts, 5:30 p.m.
17 Jan: Saturday Seminar, 9 a.m.-noon
19 Jan: No School, Federal Holiday
22 Jan: Last day of 2nd quarter/1st semester
23 Jan: No School for students, Teacher Work Day
26 Jan: First day of 3rd quarter/2nd semester
Student Absent? Please e-mail NetzabergMS.Attendan@eu.dodea.edu or call Ms. Lakisha Wilson, our Attendance Clerk, to notify us if your student is going to be absent from school. ** If a student is late, a parent/guardian must come to the office to sign them in. CIV 09645-917-9229, DSN 472-9229, Option 1.
Registration or PCSing soon? Please contact Mrs. Zenaida Ferdinand-Bessant, Zenaida.ferdinand-be@eu.dodea.edu our Registrar, so she can assist you with your transition. 09645-917-9229 DSN 472- 9229, Option 3.
Bus Office: If you have questions regarding bus transportation for your student, please contact Jimmy Avery at averyj@eu.dodea.edu or James Moss at james.moss@eu.dodea.edu at the Student Bus Office, CIV 09645-917-9229, DSN 472 9229, Option 5.
School Office Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Phone Numbers: CIV 09645-917-9229 DSN 472-9229
Vilseck High School
Now-16 Jan: Jazz Seminar
Now-22 Jan: Semester Exams
16 Jan: Basketball in Vilseck
17 Jan: Winter Formal
17 Jan: Basketball and Marksmanship in Vilseck, Wrestling in Patch
19 Jan: No School, Martine Luther King Day
22 Jan: End of 2nd Quarter
23 Jan: No School for students
23-24 Jan: Basketball in Vicenza
24 Jan: SAT testing
24 Jan: Wrestling in Vilseck, Marksmanship in Ansbach
26 Jan: Third quarter begins
27-30 Jan: FEA Conference
31 Jan: Wrestling in Vilseck
16 Feb: No School (Presidents Day)
24 -- 27 Feb: Culinary Faire
23-27 Feb: No Activity Buses
2 March: First day of spring sports
SY2014/15 Accelerated withdrawal due to PCS moves. The earliest date that a student may withdraw from school and still receive full credit for the current semester is 11 Dec for 1st Semester and May 14, for 2nd Semester. DoDEA policy states the school must be notified at least 20 days prior to the withdrawal date. For more information on the requirements please contact the Vilseck High School administrative office at 09662-83-2864.
For detailed sports schedules, go to http://www.vils-hs.eu.dodea.edu.
If you are not able to attend Parent/Teacher conference and would like to meet with a teacher, please email your student's Guidance Counselor or call the office at DSN 476-2864 or 09662-83-2864. Let them know which of the teachers you would like to meet with and they will schedule a conference. This is a list of our counselors and who you will contact. If your students last name begins with:
A-G: Ms. Leveque
H- Q: Mr. Landreth
R-Z: Mr. Conrad
School Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone Numbers: CIV 09662-83-2864, DSN 476-2864, Fax 09662-83-2480
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Early Announcement: AC/DC on tour in Germany, May-July
AC/DC will be in Dresden, 10 May; Munich, 19 & 21 May; Berlin, 25 June and Gelsenkirchen 12 July. Go here for tickets http://www.ticketonline.de/acdc-tickets.html?affiliate=01T2caecdea0c6c363d4f737f4433d283e5c81439e163e2c43d1b982128ee9522346f433c14d515ab05f2d5833a7ddbc6d36bbbf9bde7403ad365e47b51c24c32dedoc=artistPages/tickets2caecdea0c6c363d4f737f4433d283e5c81439e163e2c43d1b982128ee9522346f433c14d515ab05f2d5833a7ddbc6d36bbbf9bde7403ad365e47b51c24c32defun=artist2caecdea0c6c363d4f737f4433d283e5c81439e163e2c43d1b982128ee9522346f433c14d515ab05f2d5833a7ddbc6d36bbbf9bde7403ad365e47b51c24c32deaction=tickets2caecdea0c6c363d4f737f4433d283e5c81439e163e2c43d1b982128ee9522346f433c14d515ab05f2d5833a7ddbc6d36bbbf9bde7403ad365e47b51c24c32dekuid=102caecdea0c6c363d4f737f4433d283e5c81439e163e2c43d1b982128ee9522346f433c14d515ab05f2d5833a7ddbc6d36bbbf9bde7403ad365e47b51c24c32deincludeOnlybookable=true2caecdea0c6c363d4f737f4433d283e5c81439e163e2c43d1b982128ee9522346f433c14d515ab05f2d5833a7ddbc6d36bbbf9bde7403ad365e47b51c24c32dextor=SEC-3212-GOO-[AC/DC]-[63993714998]-S-[+ticket+ac/dc].
Moscow Circus on Ice in Weiden
14 Jan: Breathtaking artistry, dazzling glamour and outstanding technical skills are combined in this new production, celebrating 50 years of Moscow Circus on Ice. This is a family event and will be the only performance in the area. Tickets start at €25.90. 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in 92637 Weiden, at the ice-skating rink (= Eisstadion or Hans-Schröpf-Arena), at the Freizeitzentrum (EN) Raiffeisenstraße 5, ph 0961-671-3219.
International Green Week in Berlin
16-25 Jan: The International Green Week is a one-of-a-kind international exhibition for the food, agricultural and horticultural industries. Established in 1926, this fair is the most popular food fair in Germany (and an ideal location to sample loads of food). International exhibitors display fresh produce, fish, meats and dairy products along with a vast selection of international wine, beer and spirits. In Berlin, on the Messegelände (fair site) near the Funkturm (TV tower), Messedamm 22. Due to the volume of traffic and limited parking spaces, it is strongly recommended you use the excellent public transport system (EN) for your travel to and in Berlin.
Gourmet Potatoes culinary tour in Weiden
17 Jan: Meet at the stairs in front of the Altes Rathaus = old city hall, Oberer Markt 1, in the historical part of the pedestrian zone at 6 p.m. This tour will lead you to four different restaurants, which will serve potato dishes. The tour lasts around 3 hours at costs €38 and includes a drink and dish at each restaurant. Please buy your tickets before the event from the Weiden Tourist Info in the Altes Rathaus by calling 0961-814-131.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
19 Jan: Today is Martin Luther King Day, a Federal U.S. holiday. All DACs and LNs will be off, and all non-mission-essential offices on post will be closed.
Fasching Party in Vilseck
24 Jan: Get in the spirit and celebrate Fasching, or Carnival, Bavarian-style. 8 p.m. - 2 a.m., in 92249 Vilseck, in Schlicht subdivision (the part you drive through on your way from Vilseck to Amberg), at the school, St.-Georg-Straße 11. No admission to under-18s.
Fasching party in Töging
26 Jan: This day is one of the most important days of the Fasching season in Töging - especially for the kids -, and dates back to 1722. After a church service in the morning, people celebrate Fasching out on the streets. Here, the "Schecken" come into action: wild gestalts with wooden masks, rough clothes and scourges roam the streets. They chase after the village kids who run away screaming, and smear their faces with soot when they catch them. Only the sound of the church bells will put a stop to this fun, but the party continues in the locales until the early morning hours. In the Töging town center (part of 92345 Dietfurt, ca. 35 km / 22 miles SW of Hohenfels).
Presentation: "Highway Junkie" - A Trip around the U.S.
28 & 29 Jan: Dirk Rohrbach has fallen in love with the United States of America. He has made over 40 trips through the whole of the U.S., on foot, on a bicycle, in a canoe, and in his 74 Ford Loretta. During his extensive travels, Dirk experienced the life and the people, saw amazing landscapes, and faced technical challenges. He would be thrilled to welcome American guests at this presentation! The presentation is on 28 Jan in Weiden, 7:30 p.m. at the Max-Reger-Halle, Dr.-Pfleger-Straße 17, ph 0961-48080. On 29 Jan it's in Amberg, 7:30 p.m. in the Amberg Congress Center (ACC) at Schießstätteweg 8, ph 09621-49-000.
Moto ski race in Garmisch
31 Jan: Quads and ATVs race across the ice and snow in this thrilling race. Anyone with a quad or ATV can race (even kids.) In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Partenkirchen subdivision, at the Olympia Ski Stadion on Karl-und-Martin-Neuner-Platz 3. Race starts at 10 a.m. and parking is on site. The night before (30 Jan) in the same area, you can watch skiers being pulled behind a motorcycle on the slopes in a high-speed race. Starts at 6 p.m.
Super Bowl Sunday
1 Feb: Today (tonight for us) is Super Bowl Sunday.
Fasching Parade in Sulzabach-Rosenberg
1 Feb: This is considered to be one of the largest and most fun in the area. 2 p.m. in the city center.
Gospel Workshop
6-8 Feb: You can attend a gospel work shop with Ramona Fink from "Hope & Joy" gospel choir. Hourse are Friday, 7:30-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-noon. Sign up no later than 30 Jan at Tel: 09632 9200-37. You can also just attend the choir concert at 11 a.m. on 8 Feb at Waldsassen Basikila in 95652 Waldsassen, Mittelschule Eichendorffstraße 12.
Ukulele crash course
Learn how to play famous songs like "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", "Oh When The Saints", "Oh Susanna" und "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" with the Ukulele. Sign up no later than 11 March at Tel. 09632 9200-37. Course at 95652 Waldsassen, Mädchenrealschule, Basilikaplatz Mittelschule Eichendorffstraße 12.
Off-post movies in English
Want to see a movie that's 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 Post's website Historic Germany: http://www.hhog.de/ Loads of information about Germany, language and customs: http://german.about.com/.
Things to do in Garmisch. http://issuu.com/bmcgarmisch
Was ist los in Franken? http://www.army.mil/article/113592/
German-American Kontakt Club
The Vilseck Kontakt Club meets every Friday at 7 p.m. 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. The Hohenfels Kontakt Club meets on Fridays at the clubhouse on post, Bldg. 334. Bowling Night is 7 Jan; 4 Feb, 7-9 p.m. The Monthly Stammtisch is 21 Jan; 18 Feb at Josef's Tavern, 7 p.m. On 15 Feb, join them for the Fasching parade in Velburg at the Netto parking lot at 1:30 p.m.
Flea markets
Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., 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 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße.
Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the "Globus" DITY store, Pommernstraße 4.
Fresh Produce/ Farmers' 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 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on the Marktplatz.
In 91522 Ansbach: every Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 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 a.m.-6 p.m., on Maxplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
In Neumarkt: every Thursday and Saturday, in Untere Marktstraße. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
In Parsberg: every Wednesday and Friday on Stadtplatz. Wednesday 7 a.m.-midday, Friday 2-6 p.m.
In Regensburg: every Saturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Donaumarkt (right next to the Eiserne Brücke / Iron Bridge). Closest car park is Unterer Wöhrd (and a short walk across Eiserne Brücke), or Dultplatz and Oberer Wöhrd (walk across the Steinerne Brücke / Stone Bridge and turn left).
In 92637 Weiden: every Wednesday and Saturday 7 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Oberer and Unterer Markt / all around the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall, pedestrian zone).
In 97070 Würzburg: Monday thru Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., on Rathausplatz. Closed on Sundays and German holidays.
BAVARIAN NEWS ONLINE
Head to the Bavarian News website to get timely news and see what events are happening in the community. Here are the latest Bavarian News stories for this week:
Functional Fitness. The Functional Fitness Center opened in Rose Barracks this week to give the community a space for CrossFit-inspired workouts. http://www.army.mil/article/141019/
Psych-out. Students test the inner-workings of the Hohenfels community at the HMHS Psychology Fair. http://www.army.mil/article/141018/
Welcome to Latvia. 2CR Soldiers are among troops heading to Eastern Europe to train partner and allied soldiers. http://www.army.mil/article/141091/
Mission accomplished. Cavalry Soldiers wrap up successful Atlantic Resolve rotation in Germany and Eastern Europe. http://www.army.mil/article/140915/Cavalry_Soldiers_wrap_up_successful_Atlantic_Resolve_rotation/
Moving forward. Maj. Gen. Walter E. Piatt, former JMTC commander, was named director of operations, readiness and mobilization, in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff in DC. http://www.army.mil/article/140962/
Things to do in Garmisch. http://issuu.com/bmcgarmisch/docs/community_newsletter20140918
Was ist los in Franken? http://www.army.mil/article/113592/
For these stories and more, visit http://www.army.mil/bavariannews.
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