The top six male and female Army active duty finishers in the Europe Army 10-Miler Qualifier will go to compete in the Army 10-Miler in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 11. The race is open to all ID card holders over 18 years old. Race starts at 8 a.m. at t...
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more.
Community family members between the ages of 14 - 22 years old now have the opportunity to gain meaningful job experience here while getting paid.
The Civilian Human Resources Agency Northeast/Europe Region has begun accepting applications for the Army Europe Youth Summer Hire Program.
There are at least 30 positions available in the Bavaria footprint, which includes Grafenwoehr, Vilseck, Hohenfels and Garmisch.
The program will provide on-post jobs in general clerical and light laborer positions to U.S. family member dependents ages 14-22. Applicants of local national employees who are not U.S. citizens must be 15 years old.
The job announcements are open now through May 18. The program will run from June 29-Aug. 7.
Online applications are available on the CHRA-E website at https://acpol2.army.mil/sh/staffing/summerhire.
Applicants must submit a resume online, and hard copies of supporting documents, such as W-4 and SF-1199a, must be provided directly to the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center that services their community.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Open to all family members between the ages of 14 - 22 years old.
• Must be a family member of an active military member or DoD civilian.
• Must be age 14 by June 29.
• German, non-U.S. family members of local national employees may apply if they are at least 15 years old by June 29 and have not reached their 23rd birthday before Aug. 7.
• Applicants must show a valid dependent ID card and U.S. passport. Local national students must show a valid dependent ID card and passport.
• Family members of employees of the American Red Cross, United Services Organization (USO), banking facilities, University of Maryland, retired members of the Armed Forces, or contractors are not eligible to participate.
• Students must have a current bank account in their own name for direct deposit of pay.
Motorcycle Safety Day
15 May: The annual USAG Bavaria Motorcycle Safety Day is 15 May, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Camp Kasserine on Tower Barracks. The safety day will address the basics of motorcycle safety (turning, stopping, swerving, etc.) and will culminate in a group ride. Anyone U.S. military personnel with a license to ride a bike in Germany is highly encouraged to attend this safety event. Call DSN 475-7734, CIV 09641-83-7734 for more.
Garrison Safety Day
3 June: The USAG Bavaria Safety Day is 3 June, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Wild B.O.A.R. Classroom training will be in both German and English. Chainsaw, forklift and fire department training will be during scheduled times throughout the day. Climbing wall, bicycle, water and BBQ safety will also be available. Call DSN 475-7734, CIV 09641-83-7734 for more.
G7 Summit travel update
7-8 June: The G7 Summit, an annual meeting of heads of state from seven leading industrial nations, will be held June 7-8 near Klais, Germany, which is about 12 miles from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
There will be very little, if any, lodging available in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald communities from June 1-10, including the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Additionally, thousands of protestors are expected to demonstrate in downtown Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Mittenwald in the days leading up to, during and a day or two after the summit, resulting in potential road closures, travel delays and heightened security measures.
Those traveling in the area must have proper identification on them and need to expect police checkpoints. Also, there will be border controls implemented at Scharnitz and Griesen.
People who are making vacation plans are encouraged to delay their stay until at least two or three days after the summit ends. Also, U.S. service members, civilian employees, family members and retirees are encouraged to lower their personal profiles if they still plan on visiting the area during the summit timeframe.
And please remember to maintain awareness of your surroundings and avoid situations where you may be isolated or caught up in protests that have the potential to turn violent.
Go Green Newsletter
For the latest edition of the USAG Bavaria Go Green Newsletter, go to http://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/europe/grafenwoehr/grafenwoehr-events/caving-day-trip/?eID=47624.
Bulk Trash Pickup - County of Neustadt
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.
Dial 112 for the nearest Polizei station
If you ever need to quickly reach emergency services, dial 112 from any phone and you will be connected to the nearest Polizei station. This works anywhere in Germany.
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.
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.
VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER HELP NEEDED
Freecycle Center needs volunteers
The USAG Bavaria Freecycle Center is always in need of volunteers to help operate the facility. The center is where community members can drop off and pick up used household items, clothes, books, toys and furniture for free. It's completely managed by volunteers. If you are interested in donating your time, please call commercial 09641835228 or DSN 475-5228 during business hours. Or you can stop by Bldg. 4341 on Tower Barracks to learn more. The Freecycle Center is open every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and the first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The donation box is at the same location and is open 24/7. See more here: http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/freecycle.jpg
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 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
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration
13 May: 2CR and USAG Bavaria will celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Rose Barracks theater, noon-1 p.m. The celebration is open to all community members. Please see flyer at the top of the Newsletter for more info.
Run to Honor
16 May: Join a 5K in Rose Barracks to honor the fallen and their loved ones. Runners can dedicate their run to a specific fallen military member, their families or someone else. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. the day of the run; race begins at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the Rose Barracks Chapel, Bldg. 218. POC is DSN 475-8207, CIV 09641-83-8207 or DSN 476-2650, CIV 09662-83-2650.
Salzburg trip
16 May: Salzburg, arguably Austria's most beautiful city, has so much to see. MWR Leisure Travel will take you down to the city so you can see the gardens, shops, museums, historic alleyways and cafes. Also, you can take the famed "Sound of Music" tour to see where the movie was filmed. To sign up and for more, go to http://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/europe/grafenwoehr/grafenwoehr-events/salzburg-austria1/?eID=136547.
George Lopez show in Tower Barracks
18 May: Come see renowned comedian George Lopez in a free show at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center, 18 May. The show is first come, first serve for seating. Adults only. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
SGT Morales 5K run
21 May: USO Grafenwoehr and USAG Bavaria Sergeant Morales Club will honor those who serve with a special Memorial Day 5k run on Thursday 21 May, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Come out and join us at the Tower Barracks Fitness Center for another great 5K walk/run. USO staff and volunteers will hand out hot coffee, fruit and energy bars to all the participants.
Memorial Day celebration at USO
25 May: The USO will celebrate Memorial Day with an American BBQ, activities and prizes. Event is 1-3 p.m. at the Tower Barracks USO, Bldg. 150. If you would like to volunteer, please email JAristide@uso.org.
Boxing Invitational in Rose Barracks
28-31 May: Boxers across Europe are invited to jab, pummel and upper-cut their way to victory at the 2015 Army Europe Invitational Boxing Championships from May 28-31. This year's championships take place in USAG Bavaria, at the Memorial Fitness Center in Rose Barracks. Preliminary rounds start May 28 and run through May 30 each night at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend all four nights and is encouraged to cheer on the final bouts at 2 p.m. on May 31. The winners of the preliminary rounds will battle it out to be named Europe's top fighters.
Youth Center Summer Camp
Deadline 11 June: School age kids can enjoy sports, crafts, games, tech labs, dancing and more at the Rose Barracks and Netzaberg Youth Centers this summer. Deadline for registration is 11 June, camp starts 15 June. Call the Youth Centers for more info: Netzaberg, DSN 475-9393, CIV 09641-83-9393; Rose Barracks DSN 476-3314, CIV 09662-83-3314.
Army 10-Miler Qualifier
27 June: The top six male and female Army active duty finishers in the Europe Army 10-Miler Qualifier will go to compete in the Army 10-Miler in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 11. The race is open to all ID card holders over 18 years old. Race starts at 8 a.m. at the Tower Barracks gym. Race day onsite registration is 6-7:30 a.m. Pre-register here: http://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/europe/grafenwoehr/grafenwoehr-events/us-forces-europe-10-miler-qualification-race-results/?eID=185866
Sips & Brush Strokes
Every Tue, Wed & Thu: This popular art class allows you to learn or perfect painting techniques while you sip your favorite drink. The time of the classes varies depending on the day. Check out the MWR website for more or call the Craft Shop at DSN 475-6101, CIV 09641-83-6101 to sign up. MWR May calendar: http://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/europe/grafenwoehr/calendar/.
Dinner for Soldiers
Every 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.
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.
THE EXCHANGE (AAFES)
Exchange Food Court breakfast
Rose Barracks and Tower Barracks Exchange Food Courts now both serve breakfast. Breakfast hours for Rose Barracks are Monday-Friday, 8-11 a.m. For Tower Barracks hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30-11 a.m. Breakfast options included full breakfasts with omelets, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes and more.
You Made the Grade Program
Students in grades 1-12 who maintain at least a B-average are eligible to receive a coupon book filled with free offers and discounts from the Exchange. Scholars can also enter the You Made the Grade semiannual sweepstakes to receive gift cards worth $2,000, $1,500 or $500. Entries for the gift card sweepstakes drawing can be submitted twice a year, with drawings typically held in June and December. Students, including those who are home schooled, can receive a You Made the Grade coupon booklet by presenting a valid military I.D. and proof of an overall B average at the Grafenwoehr Exchange customer service Eligible students can pick up one booklet for each qualifying report card. Students and guardians can visit their Grafenwoehr Exchange for more information about the You Made the Grade program.
FACILITY AND ROAD OPENINGS/CONSTRUCTION/CLOSURES
Digging work at RB Area 700 (Bldg 721-740) for transmission fire alarm system
Now - 31 May: Digging work in Rose Barracks to limit gate access and access road to one lane only. Road construction will be worked in 3 phases.
Phase 1: Complete
Phase 2: 4-17 May: access gate south
Phase 3: 18-31 May: access gate south near Bldg 721
Tower Barracks permanent road closure on Argonne Avenue east of Bldg 314
Starting 27 April: Argonne Avenue between Tank Road 21 and Johnson Street will be closed to through-traffic for site preparation for the new elementary school project. After the construction is completed, this part of the road will remain closed since it will become part of the school. Alternate traffic route possible via Gettysburg Avenue.
Sanitary and combined sewer line inspections in Tower and Rose Barracks
April-Oct: Scheduled video/camera inspections of manholes and sewer lines at Rose Barracks and Tower Barracks. During these inspections the contractor will be working various manholes on and off the roads. While the inspection crew is working on the roads short traffic interruptions/detours are to be expected. Traffic bypassing the inspection crew is asked to slow down and to watch out for crew members on the road. We also want to inform residents/occupants that the contractor will also work several manholes that are close to some buildings. The flushing of the pipes might cause some scratching sound when the camera is checking the ground lines under the buildings.
Health clinic closures over Memorial Day weekend
22-25 May: All health, dental and behavioral health clinics in USAG Bavaria will be closed over the Memorial Day weekend.
Vilseck Veterinary Treatment Facility
The VTF in Rose Barracks is open Mon & Wed, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed: Every Tue and Thu, all training and federal holidays. Walk-in times are Mon & Wed, 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. Walk-in appointments are for wellness check-ups only (including vaccinations, heartworm tests, feline leukemia tests, and CONUS health certificates). Please remember to register your pets within 14 days of arrival or ownership. Call at DSN 476-2370, CIV 09662-83-2370.
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. You can also check out their website at http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/sites/directorates/dhr/ACES/dhr-aces.asp.
FAST Class
3 -17 June: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The registration period for this class begins 13 May until the last working day before the 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 476-2653/2753.
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. In the Tower Barracks-Rose Barracks community, there are currently 4 face-to-face programs running continuously year-round. Below is the current line-up for CTC classes on Rose Barracks and Tower Barracks for Term 5 in June -- August 2015.
ROSE BARRACKS CLASSES:
• Automotive Mechanic/Technician class: AUMT 1405 -- Introduction to Automotive Technology. Meeting days & times: Mon/Tue/Wed 6-10 p.m. 1 June-22 July. Instructor: Williams, Brian. (4 credit hours)
• Homeland Security & Emergency Management: HMSY 1338 -- Homeland Security Emergency Communications Management (hybrid class). Meeting days & times: Mon 6-9 p.m. 1 June-24 July. Instructor: Richards-Galvan, Cynthia. (3 credit hours).
TOWER BARRACKS CLASSES:
• Child Development class: CDEC 1313 -- Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs (hybrid class). Meeting days & times: Mon 6-9 p.m. 1 June-24 July. Instructor: Birgit Keiser. 3 credit hours.
• Criminal Justice class: CJSA 1322 -- Introduction to Criminal Justice. Meeting days & times: Tue/Thu 6-9 pm. 16 June-Aug. Instructor: Richards-Galvan Cynthia. (3 credit hours).
For more information, contact CTC Field Representative Chuck Sligh or Gosha Gonzalez vilseck@europe.ctcd.edu, DSN 476-2362, CIV 09662-83-2362, Bldg 223, Rose Barracks Mon/Tue/The & at the Tower Barracks Multi Learning Facility (MLF), 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
2015-2016 RE-REGISTRATION for ALL new and currently enrolled K-5 students continues until the end of April.
Now: Vilseck Elementary yearbook on sale for $30 through VES PTSA. We order only as many books as the preorders we receive so you cannot get a book with preordering. Online yearbook ordering at: www.internationalmemories.us User ID : 2015VESYB, Password: 2015VESYB . Log on and click "yearbook order" on the left of the screen. Then click "yearbook". Go to the right of the screen to the first drop down menu and click "yearbook'. It shows you the price of $30 click "add to cart" and proceed to check-out. The rest is self-explanatory. Make sure the zip code is your APO. All books are sent to the school and will be distributed at a date to be confirmed. If your family is PCSing, please complete the format at the front office at VES or contact Kathrynn.northam@eu.dodea.edu
11-15 May: PTSA Silent Auction in the Lobby
13 May: Begin of 4th quarter.
13 May: Kindergarten Book Swap
14 May: PTSA sponsors Dan Crow, Grammy Award winning singer.
15 May: 4th & 5th Grade Dance and BINGO for parents!
19 May: Kindergarden orientation for SY15/16.
20 May: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
21 May: The Vilseck Elementary School will host its 5th Annual Feet For Freedom 3K Fun Run/Walk to honor our soldiers and promote fitness, 9 a.m.
25 May: No School. Memorial Day.
27 May: Book Swap in the Lobby in the morning
30 May: PTSA Garage Sale-Call the school to reserve your table 09662-83-2812-ext. 7338
4 June: Last day for Sure Start
5 June: Field Day- All Day
5 June: 4th Grade Fair
9 June: Dining at the Ritz
11 June: Last day for students. Early release
SURE START: Sure Start is a preschool program for military families. We provide education, health, nutrition, and social services. Children who are four years old by 1 Sept. are selected using specific criteria. Ranks E-1 to E-4 have priority. Parent involvement is mandatory. Applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available at VES. Call 09662-83-2812 / 476-2812.
VES families and interested community members are invited to attend seminars hosted by the school's Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC). The MFLCs are here to support the school with many aspects, one of which is assisting our community's family needs. At 8:45 a.m. the MFLCs will offer interested parents and community members the below topics for discussion and understanding. We hope these topics will be of good use in your home and with your children. We invite you to VES on any or all of these scheduled dates.
The topics and dates for you are:
13 May: Responsibilities and coping mechanisms for parents to create a smooth transition in home, school and community.
FOR SURE START Parents: May 20, Children and Moving (steam room)
27 May: Responsibilities, challenges and suggestions on helping your child in changing schools.
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
13 May: Dan Crow performance. During the school day and 5:30-7 p.m.
25 May: NO SCHOOL. Memorial Day.
29 May: Volksmarch/Earth Day Extravaganza. All day.
5 June: Field Day.
11 June: Last day of school for students.
12 June: Last day of school for teachers.
21 June: Fathers' Day.
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
13 May: GES 5th Grade Orientation, IC
15 May: NMS Mini JLS Leadership Lock-in 3-5 p.m.
19 May: VES and NES 5th Grade Orientation, MPR
20 May: Spring Choir Concert 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., MPR
21 May: The Chargers: Study Trip to Regensburg
21 May: 8th Grade visit to Vilseck High School (1/2 day - will return by 12:30 p.m.)
22 May: 8th Grade to Flossenberg (all day)
25 May: Memorial Day: No School
27 May: NMS band assembly, "Best of Broadway, Film and Movies". 2 p.m., MPR
28 May: The Lancers: Study trip to Regensburg
4 June: Knight of the Arts, 5:30-7 p.m., MPR
8 June: Field Day - Scholar Athletes will be celebrated at the Field Day Awards
11 June: Early Release (Half Day) -- End of 4th Quarter
12 June: Last Day for Teachers
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
4-15 May: AP Exams
13-14 May: Spring Music Concerts
15 May: Critical Thinking Local Assessment
16 May: Soccer @ Patch, Baseball @ Home, Softball @ Home, Track @ Ansbach
18-23 May: European Championships
21 May: 8th grade visit
25 May: Memorial Day. No School
26 May-1 June: Senior exams
6 June: Graduation
5-11 June: Grades 9-11 semester finals
11 June: End of 4th Quarter Last Day for Students before summer break
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 2nd semester is May 14. 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.
Would you 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
After school tutoring and SAT prep is available on Tuesday and Thursday every week (except holidays). Please email Ms Watson (Carla.Watson@eu.dodea.edu) for more information.
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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Hof club American football team looking for players
The American football club in Hof, the Hof Jokers, are looking for interested Americans to come play with the team. They're specifically looking for LBs and DBs, but players in any position are welcome. Currently, they're practicing Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. at Rudolf-Lion-Halle, Sigmundsgraben 42, Hof, 95028. Visit www.hof-jokers.de for more info or email info@hof-jokers.de.
Ansbach Spring Volksfest
Now-14 May: The Spring Volksfest in 91522 Ansbach is at the large car park in front of the "Tagungszentrum Onoldia", Nürnberger Straße 32.
Regensburg Mai-Dult, or Spring Volksfest
Now-25 May: This is a "must go" for anyone who enjoys street parties and Volksfests. Open 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. every day. Family days are always held on Wednesdays. Brilliant firework displays on both Fridays at around 10 p.m. The Warendult (outdoor market, link only GE) next to the Volksfest is open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. On offer are a large variety of high-quality products, from traditional Bavarian clothing ("Trachten") to kitchenware and spices.
Christi Himmelfahrt aka Ascension aka Corpus Christi aka German Father's Day
14 May: Today is a German holiday. 40 days after Easter Sunday, the Christians celebrate Christ's ascension as Corpus Christi Day. Today is also Father's Day in Germany. Traditional Father's Day activities include bike rides or walks with the whole family, or simply going to a Stammtisch (men meeting regularly at a specially reserved table at a guesthouse). Many also rent a carriage, drawn either by horses or a tractor, and party on it. Occasionally you also see groups of guys walking to a cottage or another party location, pulling behind them a handcart with casks of beer.
Medieval camp and fair in Parsberg
15-17 May: The fair begins on Friday with a concert featuring various bands and performers. Tickets to the concert cost € 24 if bought online (in English), or € 27 at the counter. The price includes access to the fair for Saturday so keep the ticket. The actual fair and camp take place on Saturday and Sunday and will feature performers, campers, food and drink. The fair is open Saturday 2 p.m. - midnight, and Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. A day ticket is € 5 per adult, and € 3.50 per teen aged 14 to 17. Kids under 14 are free. A two-day ticket is € 7 per adult, and € 5 per teenager. If you visit in a historical costume, you will pay € 1 less for your ticket. In 92331 Parsberg, at the castle (ca. 15 km / 9 miles SW of Hohenfels). You can park on Lupburger Straße or at the Rewe Markt car park on Dr.-Schrettenbrunner-Straße 5 (just off Marktstraße).
35th anniversary fest for Eschenbach motorcycle club
16 May: The Motorcycle Club, The Pilots e.V. from Eschenbach will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their club and 20th anniversary of their clubhouse. The following program is planned:
10:30 a.m.: The fest will start with a Weißwurst Fruehschoppen (morning pint with Bavarian veal sausages).
1 p.m.: The KTM Dealer Pepa-Bikes from Bayreuth will offer a KTM Roadshow with the chance to test rides with the new KTM 1290 Super Adventure and a Freeride-E-Bike.
2 p.m.: Start serving coffee, cake, bratwurst and steaks.
5 p.m.: Spanferkel aka suckling pig will be served.
6 p.m.: Performance by the Flying Boots Line Dance Group.
7 p.m.: Live Music and DJ.
The Fest will take place at the clubhouse across from the industrial area at Eschenbach next to the B470 on the way to Pressath.
Medieval Knights Camp/fair in Vilseck
16 -17 May: Enthusiasts will reenact medieval life at the Vilseck Castle Dagestein (92249 Vilseck, Schlossgasse). Historic camp life with medieval music, king's electors, knights, night-watchman, fire-eaters, executioners, falconers, hunters, swordsmen, mercenaries, craft- and tradesmen, and lots of animals will bring you back to medieval times. There's a children's program on both days and fairy tales told in English language. Medieval-style food and beverages will be available.
You will be fascinated by all the great activities.
Saturday, 16 May:
11 a.m.: Opening of the medieval market life
2 p.m.: Medieval parade of participants
3 p.m.: Falconers show
4 p.m.: Knights swordplay, knights swordplay on horses, jugglers
7 p.m.: King Rupprecht, bishop and earl resides at the castle, craft demonstrations, knights camp life, fire spectacles, medieval music, etc.
10 p.m.: Fire spectacles, bonfire
Sunday, 17 May:
10 a.m. opening of the medieval market life
1:30 p.m.: Medieval parade of participants
2:30 p.m.: Falconers show
3:30 p.m.: Merchants arrive; scenes from the former "Golden Road" trade way
6 p.m.: End
Links: www.ritter-von-der-zarg.de/termine/Ritterlager_2015_Flyer_en.pdf; www.ritter-von-der-zarg.de; www.dagestein.de
Street market in Bayreuth
16-19 May: The Pfingstmarkt is a traditional market in the Fußgängerzone = pedestrian zone, where you'll find over 50 stalls with everything from beautiful decorations, toys, clothes, to bric-a-brac. Opening hours: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. In 95448 Bayreuth, Maximilianstraße.
Regensburg Marathon
17 May: The marathon starts at 8:30 a.m. The start and end point is the Infineon car park, Wernerwerkstraße / corner Messerschmittstraße. There will also be a trade fair in the large tent at the car park.
Please be prepared for possible blocked roads (mainly in the pedestrian zone, though), traffic diversions, and limited parking spaces.
Street market and open stores in Hilpoltstein
17 May: This market not only offers the regular food, clothes and bric-a-bracs, they also have a wide range of organic food on sale. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., in 91161 Hilpoltstein, Altstadt = old city / Christoph-Sturm-Straße (ca. 35 km / 22 miles south of Nürnberg).
Craftsmen at work in Neusath 200
17 May: The craftsmen at the museum will show how repairs are being done, explain how the houses were built in the past, and they will discuss the work conditions at a time when there was no electricity or running water. It's very interesting to see even if you don't speak German. Admission is € 5 pp, a family ticket for the day is € 11. Starts at 2 p.m., at the Oberpfälzer Freilandmuseum (open-air museum) in Neusath 200 (part of 9257 Nabburg, ca. 31 km / 19 miles south of Weiden).
Kinderfest in Grafenwoehr
7 June: Every year, the IG Spielplatz (playground) Bahnhofsiedlung in Grafenwoehr hosts a Kinderfest/ Spielplatzfest in Grafenwoehr. Everyone is invited to enjoy an entertaining afternoon with activities and games for children. There will be bratwurst, hamburgers, grilled pork, ice-cream, soda, beer, coffee and cake. The fest will start at 2 p.m. at the playground in the Bahnhofsiedlung residential area, which is located across from the Tea Garden Chinese restaurant.
Pressath Faehnlein fest
20-21 June: The 20 year anniversary celebration of the Pressather Faehlein will be in Pressath at the Kiesi Beach. Lots of historical groups will camp at the Kiesi Beach in Pressath. There will be artisans showing and selling their wares, medieval music and dances, a fire show and many more - even a witch trial and burning of the witch. Of course there will be lots of food (i.e. grilled pig) and drinks served. More information is available on the website: www.pressather-faehnlein.de.
Street food festival in Regensburg
11 July: Do you love good street food and a good party. Check out the street food festival in Regnesburg, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Sulzfeldstrasse 1, 93055 Regensburg. Link to the event: http://heyevent.de/event/717157585071399/street-food-festival-regensburg. Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/events/717157585071399/; www.facebook.com/events/788312824551051.
What is a Volksmarch?
Volkssport (People's Sport) encompasses Volksmarch (People's Walk) and other forms of non-competitive physical fitness. The primary sport, walking, is ordinarily a 10 kilometer route (6.2 miles) on scenic trails along bodies of water, around historic sites, or through your own neighborhoods. Clubs frequently offer trail lengths of 5 and 20 kilometers as well. There is no set start time, but a window of time, approximately 5 hours. Walkers go at their own pace and the only requirement is to finish by the end of the event, approximately 3 hours after the final start time. Trails are marked along the way. Most routes take two hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Many trails are stroller-friendly and provide great opportunity to explore the countryside. After the walk, everyone meets for food and drink in the hall.
Nervous about not speaking the language? Many clubs have a special table with someone who speaks English.
Here is a list of upcoming volksmarches in the Oberpfalz and also Franken:
http://www.dvv-wandern.de/regionales-angebot/oberpfalz.html
13 & 14 May
W, nur AW, 5, 10 km
Kaltenbrunn
FC Kaltenbrunn e.V. (OPF)
Dieter Zeinz, Kuhlbühl 8, 92700 Kaltenbrunn Tel. 0151/15392519, diezz@web.de
Start: Mi. 4-7 p.m., Do. 6-11 a.m., Sportgelände FC Kaltenbrunn, Am Muckelfeld 1, 92700 Kaltenbrunn, Bahnstation: Freihung
14 May
W, 5, 10 km
Kallmünz
Burgwanderer Kallmünz (OPF)
Rosa Donauer, Vilsgasse 42, 93183 Kallmünz Tel. 09473/421, Fax: 09473/908759
Start: 6-11 a.m.
Bürgersaal Kallmünz, Keltenweg 1, 93183 Kallmünz
14 May
W, 5, 10 km
Fürth
Treue Husaren Fürth (FR-M)
Georg Rupprecht, Talpromenade 22, 90765 Fürth Tel. 0171/3758241, Fax: 0911/7876371, Georg-Rupprecht@t-online.de
Start: 6 a.m.-noon
Jahnturnhalle, Schützenstraße, 90556 Cadolzburg, Bahnstation: Cadolzburg Ausschreibung
16 & 17 May
W/*, 5, 10, 20 km
Pressath
Biologische Vielfalt erleben: Naturquiz "Pilze unserer Heimat", Natur-Naherholungsanlage Kisi Beach, entlang der Haidenaab-Auen, Wasserlauf an der historischen Katsmühle, Blick auf den Vulkankegel/Naturwunder Rauher Kulm.
Wanderfreunde Pressath (OPF)
Albert Ficker, Kapellenweg 2, 92690 Pressath Tel. 09644/91314, Fax: 09644/6809869, Lisa_Albert@t-online.de
Start: Sa. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., So. 6-11 a.m., Stadthalle Pressath, Wollauerstr., 92690 Pressath, Bahnstation: Pressath
16 & 17 May
W, 6, 12 km
Wiebelsheim Bad Windsheim
Rangau-Wandergruppe Wiebelsheim e.V. (FR-M) Reiner Godenberg, Wiebelsheim 88, 91438 Bad Windsheim Tel. 09841/2881, Fax: 09841/651555
Start: Sa. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., So. 7 a.m.-noon, Halle Kraus, Wiebelsheim, 91438 Bad Windsheim, Bahnstation: Bad Windsheim Ausschreibung
17 May
W, 5, 10, 20 km
Untersiemau
TSV Untersiemau 1913 e.V., Abt. Wandern (FR-O) Bernd Heil, Sonneberger Str. 7, 96253 Untersiemau Tel. 09565/7208
Start: 06:00 - 12:00 Uhr
Volksschule Untersiemau, Pestalozzistraße 3, 96253 Untersiemau, Bahnstation: Creidlitz Ausschreibung
17 May
GTW "Höhenmeterrundweg", 11, 22 km
Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz
Verkehrs- u. Verschönerungsverein Neuhaus/Pegnitz (FR-M) Michael Leipenat, Buchäckerweg 37, 91224 Pommelsbrunn Tel. 0175/8780097, kathrin.leipenat@web.de
Start: 9 a.m.
S-Bahn Pommelsbrunn, Arzloher Straße, 91224 Pommelsbrunn Ausschreibung
17 May
W, 6, 10 km
Stetten-Karlstadt/Main
Biologische Vielfalt erleben: Weinwanderung mit herrlichem Blick aufs Maintal, Hinweistafeln weisen auf markante Punkte hin.
SpVgg Stetten 1946 e.V., Abt. Wandern (FR-U) Reinhard Kimmel, Buchenhöllstr. 1, 97753 Karlstadt-Stetten Tel. 09360/319
Start: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Winzerkeller, Urbanusstraße 29, 97753 Karlstadt-Stetten, Bahnstation: Karlstadt - Abholung nach Vereinbarung Ausschreibung
23 & 24 May
W, 5, 10, 20 km
Beilngries
Wanderfreunde Beilngries e.V. (OPF)
Gottfried Stanislawski, Hirschberger Str. 6, 92339 Beilngries Tel. 08461/591, Fax: 08461/6060999, info@wanderfreunde.org
Start: Sa. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., So. 7 a.m.-noon, FFW Beilngries, Wiesenweg 2, 92339 Beilngries, Bahnstation: Kinding/Neumarkt/Ingolstadt
25 May
GTW "Sonnenaufgangswanderung", 10 km
Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz
Verkehrs- u. Verschönerungsverein Neuhaus/Pegnitz (FR-M) Michael Leipenat, Buchäckerweg 37, 91224 Pommelsbrunn Tel. 0175/8780097, kathrin.leipenat@web.de
Start: 4:30 a.m.
Rathaus Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz, Marktplatz 9, 91284 Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz, Bahnstation: Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz Ausschreibung
27 May
GTW, nur AW "Maiabendwanderung", 13 km
Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz
Verkehrs- u. Verschönerungsverein Neuhaus/Pegnitz (FR-M) Michael Leipenat, Buchäckerweg 37, 91224 Pommelsbrunn Tel. 0175/8780097, kathrin.leipenat@web.de
Start: 5 p.m.
Gasthof "Frankenalb", Bahnhofstraße 17, 91284 Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz, Bahnstation: Neuhaus a. d. Pegnitz Ausschreibung
30 & 31 May
W, 5, 10 km
Schwarzenfeld
Biologische Vielfalt erleben: Alter Baumbestand, durch das Weihergebiet mit Blick in die Weiheranlagen mit Oberpfälzer Spiegelkarpfen, entlang des Naabufers.
Wanderfreunde Schwarzenfeld (OPF)
Franz Kummetsteiner, Waldhausstr. 22, 92245 Köfering Tel. 09621/760285, Kummet61@web.de
Start: Sa. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., So. 7 a.m.-noon, Grund u. Hauptschule Schwarzenfeld, Nabburgerstr.9, 92521 Schwarzenfeld, Bahnstation: Schwarzenfeld
30 & 31 May
W, nur AW, 5, 10, 20 km
Weyer
Biologische Vielfalt erleben: Mischwald mit Feuchstellen zur Rückhaltung des Oberflächenwassers, Walderlebnispfad, ursprüngliche Natur, Lebensraum dür Nieder-, Raub- und Rehwild, viele Vogelarten, Fischreiher, ökologische Flurbereinigung, renaturisierter Flößerriedgraben usw.
SC 1947 Weyer e.V., Abt. Wandern (FR-U) Martin Göpfert, Buchenstr. 1, 97469 Gochsheim Tel. 09721/649982, vorstand-veranstaltungen@sc-weyer.de
Start: Sa. 4-6 p.m., So. 6 a.m.-noon, Sportgelände SC 47 Weyer, Grettstadter Weg 7, 97469 Gochsheim/Weyer, Bahnstation: Schweinfurt Hbf Ausschreibung
Local public transportation online
Experience Germany with public transportation, a great way to see beautiful sites and events without having to find parking. For example, you can find bus transportation to Amberg or trains to Nuremberg, Munich, Cologne and Berlin.
Greater Nuremberg area public transportation (including trains busses leaving from Freihung, Vilseck, Sorghof, Hahnbach and other local areas)
www.vgn.de/CFF6B06F-C0B4-11D7-AE44-00034709FE0C
Weiden / Grafenwoehr / Neustadt bus public bus transportation:
www.nwn-bus.de/linien.htm
Other public transportation services throughout Germany:
www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml
www.raileurope.com/DB
www.raileurope.com/index.html
www.busliniensuche.de
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.
*NEW* The new movie theater in Amberg also shows movies in OV. Check out their website here: http://www.cineplex.de/amberg/filmreihe/enjoy-the-original/1231/.
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/.
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. The Vilseck club has upcoming events like a dinner at XXL Bigfoot; kirwa fests; and the German American Volksfest in Hohenfels. If you're interested, please register with Daniel Koenig at daniel.koenig.vilseck@t-online.de 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.
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:
On guard. Riverboat jousting tournaments entertain fest-goers throughout southern Germany. http://www.army.mil/article/147888/
Spidey sense. Comic-con at NES brings students and superheroes together. http://www.army.mil/article/147817/
Show for a cause. High school students use life-size puppets to promote autism awareness. http://www.army.mil/article/147886/
Story time. 1-91 paratroopers take a break from training to read stories to Ukrainian children. http://www.army.mil/article/147792/
Gift of gab. An Irish storyteller delights kids at Hohenfels Elementary School. http://www.army.mil/article/147885/
Walk and shoot. 2CR learns to integrate units of different sizes and abilities to complete a single mission. http://www.army.mil/article/147329/
Year one. From 1-91 to 2CR to 4ID, Operation Atlantic Resolve has seen a successful year training NATO allies. http://www.army.mil/article/147444/
Trade school. Automotive Service Excellence certification now available in USAG Bavaria and throughout Europe. http://www.army.mil/article/147314/Automotive_Service_Excellence_certification___/
Get moving. Small changes can mean incorporating small amounts of exercise into a daily routine. http://www.army.mil/article/147759/
PT strong. Troops from 1-91 and Ukraine test their fitness during a multinational PT test. http://www.army.mil/article/147689/
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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