Ansbach community announcements for March 21 to 27, 2013

By U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public AffairsMarch 22, 2013

Conversational German
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EFMP bowling
2 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Exceptional Family Member Program offers free bowling at Katterbach and Storck bowling centers March 25, April 22 and 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 0980... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Aerobics card
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Library orientation
4 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Attend a USAG Ansbach library orientation and find out about the resources and programs available, meet the staff, take a tour of the library, get one-on-one help and enjoy refreshments. Storck Library holds their orientation March 28 at 4 p.m. To le... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Little Women
5 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Terrace Playhouse at Bleidorn Housing presents Little Women March 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for youths and $30 for families. Tickets are av... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Mission Complete Race
6 / 8 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
Storck Reading Club
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Storck Community Yard Sale
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COMMUNITY

Inclement Weather Info

For up-to-date information on weather conditions, visit our new "What You Should Know when Inclement Weather Comes to USAG Ansbach" at www.ansbach.army.mil/webpages/InclementWeather.asp. You can find the link to the website under the Weather Information menu item on the left side of the homepage and, when the popup menu pops up, select "What you should know."

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.

AER campaign

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

Conversational German

Army Community Service at Katterbach Kaserne holds a conversational German class March 25 and April 1, 8, 15 and 22. Attendees will learn key words and phrases to feel more at home in Germany. To learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883.

Welcome back, from ASAP

The Army Substance Abuse Program team wishes all those recently redeployed Soldiers a hearty welcome back. In the flurry of redeployment duties, block leave scheduling and health clinic appointments, remember that ASAP is here to serve the Soldier. ASAP offers a host of resources for Soldiers, Family members and civilians including counseling services, employee assistance and intervention, and treatment options on a wide range of problems such as substance abuse, domestic abuse, problems on the job, and suicide prevention and awareness. ASAP also provides training upon request. You can contact your nearest ASAP office for more information or call 09802-83-1710 or DSN 467-1710, or visit the ASAP office located at Katterbach, Bldg. 5817, Wing B. The Storck ASAP office is located in Bldg. 6110 on the fourth floor and can be reached at 09841-83-4556 or DSN 467-4556. The Katterbach ASAP office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed for lunch. The Storck ASAP office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m., and is also closed for lunch.

ISCC spring craft fair

The Illesheim Spouses' and Civilians' Club holds its spring crafter fair March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Longbow Lounge at Storck Barracks. The event will feature local crafters, food and drinks and be stroller friendly.

Colmberg Castle dinner

Have an entertaining evening with Ansbach Spouses' and Civilians' Club at the Colmberg Castle March 23 at 6 p.m. The bar opens at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a seven-course meal accompanied by a fire show, sword fight, ax-throwing demonstration and more. The event lasts 4.5 hours long, costs 80 euros for ASCC members and 85 euros for non-members. The price includes one non-alcoholic drink and souvenir. Attendees can purchase an engraved plate for 20 euros. Attendees should sign up at the ASCC Thrift Store as soon as possible. Full amount, which is non-refundable, must be paid in cash at time of RSVP. To learn more, email asccgermany@googlemail.com.

Library orientation

Attend a USAG Ansbach library orientation and find out about the resources and programs available, meet the staff, take a tour of the library, get one-on-one help and enjoy refreshments. Storck Library holds their orientation March 28 at 4 p.m. To learn more, call 09841-83-4675 or DSN 467-4675.

ISCC meeting

The Illesheim Spouses' and Civilians' Club holds its spring mixer at 10 a.m. April 3 at Café Bohne, Bahnhofsplatz 3, Bad Windsheim. This is an opportunity to speak to current board members about open positions for next year's board and how to make a difference in the Storck Barracks community. Participants get a free drink for attending.

Storck focus groups

Storck Recreation Center at the Storck Community Activity Center will hold focus groups April 5 and 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 DSN 467-4714.

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 or 09841-83-4582 or DSN 467-2771 or 467-4582.

Play-reading group

Terrace Playhouse at Bleidorn Kaserne holds a play-reading group from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons. No experience is necessary and guests may bring snacks to share. The group will read Enchanted April adapted by Matthew Barber April 21 and Pride and Prejudice adapted by Helen Jerome May 19.

Travel Share Club

Storck Recreation Center at Storck Community Activity Center holds its Travel Share Club May 14 and 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. This is for people who don't know where to go over summer vacation or have questions or suggestions about travel destinations. 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 DSN 467-4714.

CLOSURES

Range road closure

The road leading from Munasiedlung to the Oberdachstetten Range Complex will be blocked to vehicular traffic due to contruction April 1 to 15. To access the range complex, vehicles must use an alternate road that leads from the Marktbergel Sportplatz on the B13 directly to the range complex front gate. The alternate access road to the range complex is frequented by local national walkers, joggers and bicyclists as well as farmers driving tractors. Drivers and pedestrians should use caution. To learn more, call 09841-83-4730 or DSN 467-4730.

Community Bank closure

Community Banks will close March 29 through April 1.

Resurfacing of B-14

Resurfacing is ongoing for state road B-14 along Urlas and Shipton Kaserne. The speed limit is reduced to 50 kilometers per hour. Access and exit to and from Obereichenbach will remain the same. During phase one, two lanes going toward Katterbach will be resurfaced. Entering from Katterbach and exiting toward Ansbach will remain possible. There will be a detour exiting toward Katterbach and entering from Ansbach, offering two possibilities to turn around: One at Hotel Windmühle and one at Obereichenbach. During phase two, two lanes going toward Ansbach will be resurfaced. The current access near the traffic light will be blocked and drivers coming from Katterbach toward Ansbach will be detoured by Soldier Lake. The detour for exiting toward Katterbach and entering from Ansbach will remain in place.

SPORTS

Intramural Volleyball

Intramural Volleyball begins for U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach March 26 at 7 p.m. with games Tuesdays at Storck Physical Fitness Facility and Thursdays at Katterbach PFF. A coach's meeting takes place March 22 at 6 p.m. at the Katterbach PFF. To learn more, call Katterbach PFF at 09802-83-2771 or DSN 467-2771 or Storck PFF at 09841-83-4582 or DSN 467-4582.

Aerobic Fitness Classes

The Katterbach Physical Fitness Center has added evening classes for after-work customers, including Power Yoga every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m., circuit training every Thursday from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., and indoor cycling/spin classes Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 6 p.m.

Pool night

For a good way to relax after work, visit Storck Recreation Center at Storck Community Activity Center for pool night Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 DSN 467-4714.

Bowling membership

Get a bowling membership club card for $25. The card gets patrons $1.50 games at Katterbach and Storck bowling centers, free shoe rental, free T-shirt and free bowling towel. To learn more, call Katterbach Bowling Center at 09802-83-2638 or 467-2638 or Storck Bowling Center at 09841-83-4530 or DSN 467-4530.

YOUTH AND TEENS

EFMP bowling

The Exceptional Family Member Program offers free bowling at Katterbach and Storck bowling centers March 25, April 22 and 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 DSN 467-4555.

Child development

Does your child run, talk and play like other children their age? Ansbach Educational and Developmental Intervention Services and Rainbow and Ansbach elementary schools are offering developmental screening to assist you with determining if your child, from birth to 5 years old, is meeting their developmental milestones. The free developmental screening is by appointment only April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Rainbow Elementary School. To learn more or make an appointment, call 09811-83-7644 or DSN 468-7644.

Storck Reading Club

Reading books can earn your child low-cost bowling by joining the Storck Reading Club, a partnership between Storck Library and Storck Bowling Center. Ten books read will earn one day of bowling for 50 cents a game and 50-cent shoe rentals.

Upcoming EFMP events

The Exceptional Family Member Program's Community Support Group meets March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. at Storck Community Activity Center's Yellow Ribbon Room. To learn more about EFMP events, call the Army Community Service's EFMP office at 09802-83-3632 or DSN 467-3632 for Katterbach Kaserne or 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-4555 for Storck Barracks or visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ansbach-Army-Community-Service/206120792843696?ref=ts4d24a45cc2d8f185fdec4739856ccf92e513ee5b5b35f5d9b0c4a77a5ccfc226279cbce8f34217752b5d17c09b60fe648f319c386c8b33ef07a6541824b43c27fref=ts.

Parents' day out

Need a little break? 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.

FCC providers

Become a Family Child Care Provider. Family Child Care offers small, multi-age group care in a nurturing home environment. Providers can earn extra income, start a career and provide a valuable service to their communities. To sign up for the next FCC program orientation, call Parent Central Services at 09802-83-2533 or the FCC office at 09802-83-2536.

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.

Story time

USAG Ansbach holds story time, which includes stories, crafts and games, for pre-school and elementary-school children Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at the Bleidorn Community Library and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at the Storck Community Library. To learn more, call Bleidorn Community Library at 468-1740 or 09811-83-1740 or Storck Community Library at 467-4675 or 09841-83-4675.

New parent support

New Parent Support Program helps new parents cope with stress and find services in their community and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children. To learn more, call the program at Katterbach Kaserne at 09802-83-2516 or DSN 467-2516 or at Storck Barracks at 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-4555.

Movie night

Check out movie night at Storck Library, Bldg. 6503, every Friday at 3 p.m. To learn more, call 09841-83-4675 or DSN 467-4675.

REMINDERS

Brown Bag Lunch

Bring a lunch and explore a new town with Army Community Service. 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.

Reserve Space

Did you know you can use the Von Steuben Community Activity Center at Bismarck Kaserne for your official Family readiness group meeting, unit meeting or official use training conference area? The space is available for no cost for official use Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations today at 09802-83-2930, or visit the concierge in the Von Steuben Community Activity Center.

Java Café hours

Java Café at Storck Barracks Bowling Center, Bldg. 6508, will be open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The café will be closed Saturdays.

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.

Pool night

For a good way to relax after work, visit Storck Recreation Center at Storck Community Activity Center for pool night Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. 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.

Paint your own pottery

Create a pottery masterpiece you can take home with you the same day Wednesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. with the "Paint Your Own Pottery" workshop at Storck Recreation Center at Storck Community Activity Center. 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.

Cards, games

Enjoy cards and games at Storck Recreation Center at Storck Community Activity Center Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. Games include Sorry!, LIFE, Scrabble, Uno and more. 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 DSN 467-4714.

Stitch and Hook

Bring your lunch and socialize while crocheting, knitting and sewing Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Storck Recreation Center at Storck Community Activity Center. 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 DSN 467-4714.

Katterbach Clinic online

Katterbach Clinic is now online. Now you can email a doctor or nurse, request an appointment, request medication refills and obtain lab results. To get started, just give your email address to a member of the clinic's staff.

Be designated

Being a designated driver has its benefits. At Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation events, let the FMWR staff know you are a designated driver, receive a wristband and enjoy coffee or sodas on the house.

Destination Ansbach

Destination Ansbach holds a variety of classes throughout the month including "411 on the 911" the first Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Katterbach Army Community Service classroom, "My Army Life" the first Wednesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Katterbach ACS classroom, "Euro Understood" the fourth Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Katterbach ACS classroom, "Where and How We Live" the fourth Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Katterbach ACS classroom, "Ausfahrt is NOT a Town" the second Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Katterbach Welcome Center, "Jobs: What You Need to Know" the fourth Monday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Katterbach Welcome Center, "U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Up Close" the third Thursday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Katterbach ACS. "Germany By Rail" happens the third Tuesday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., meets at the Sachsen Train Station and costs 20 euros for ticket and lunch. "Ansbach Up Close" is held the second Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., meets at either Storck or Katterbach ACS lobby and costs 20 euros for ticket and lunch. To learn more, call Katterbach ACS at 09802-83-2883 or 467-2883 or Storck ACS at 09841-83-4555.

Smoothies

Smoothies are now available at the Java Café, at Storck Barracks Bowling Center, Bldg. 6508, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ansbach guided tours

Tour Ansbach with a guide every Sunday at 11 a.m. for 3 euros per person. The group meets at the Schlossplatz near the horse sculpture "Anscavallo." English-language tours are by reservation only and must be booked with the Ansbach Tourism Office two weeks in advance. The group rate is 80 euros per group with a maximum of 35 people. To learn more, call the Ansbach Tourism Office at 0981-51243.

eBooks

Bring your eReader to Bleidorn or Storck community libraries and learn how to access thousands of eBooks any time day or night. Librarians will be on hand to show you tips and tricks. To make an appointment or learn more, call Bleidorn Community Library at 09811-83-1740 or DSN 468-1740 or Storck Community Library at 09841-82-4675 or DSN 467-4675.

Stress, anger management

Army Community Service at USAG Ansbach holds a stress and anger management class. Katterbach ACS holds the class the first Wednesday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. Storck ACS holds the class the fourth Tuesday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. To sign up or learn more, call ACS Family Advocacy Program at 09802-83-2516 or DSN 467-2516.

Eagle's Nest

The Barton Barracks "Eagle's Nest," located next to Duggan Gym, offers a full working kitchen with an area to seat more than 30 people. The Eagle's Nest is open to all community members. To learn more or to make a reservation, call the Installation Operations Center at 09811-83-7484 or email usarmy.ansbach.imcom-europe.mbx.ioc@mail.mil.

Storck Chapel schedule

Storck Chapel holds Protestant worship at 9:45 a.m. and Catholic mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. To learn more, call 09802-82-2785 or 467-2785.

Katterbach Chapel schedule

Katterbach Chapel holds Catholic mass at 9 a.m. and Protestant worship at 11 a.m. Sundays. Catholic Women of the Chapel meet Mondays at 10 a.m. Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Protestant Men of the Chapel meet Thursdays at noon. To learn more, call 09802-82-2785 or 467-2785.

Ansbach Veterinary Clinic

Ansbach Veterinary Clinic at Franken Kaserne, Munasiedlung 100, Marktbergel, is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. To learn more, call 09802-83-3179.

Fun Stuff Off Post

Looking for something to do in the area? Visit "Fun Stuff Off Post" on the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach web page, www.ansbach.army.mil.

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.