COMMUNITY

Survey

If you're a Soldier who lives in privately leased or rented residential housing in Germany, the ongoing Overseas Housing Allowance Utility and Move-in expense survey is your chance to have a say in setting your housing allowance rates. To take the survey through March 31, visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutilmiha.cfm.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work

The Department of Defense Dependent Schools Europe invites you and your child to participate in an enjoyable and beneficial learning experience known around the globe as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work on April 26. Designed to be more than a career day, the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work program goes beyond the average "shadowing" of an adult. Exposing girls and boys to what a parent or mentor in their lives does during the work day is important, but showing them the value of their education, helping them discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life and providing them an opportunity to share how they envision the future and begin steps toward their goals in a hands-on and interactive environment is key to their achieving success. Students in grades 3-6 and 7-8 will accompany their parents only from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Parents are responsible for their child's transportation.

Arts and Crafts Contest

The 2013 Arts and Crafts contest starts May 1 and runs through June 30. It is open to all Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons (active duty, National Guard, Family members, retirees and Army civilians) of all ages. Categories are ceramics, digital art, drawings, fibers/textiles, glass, metals/jewelry, mixed media, paintings and wood. Contact your local Arts and Crafts Center for details.

Bamberg Lodging Furniture Sale

The Bamberg Inn will host a furniture sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17. The special sale is open to ID cardholders only. Items for sale will include bedroom furniture, twin and queen-size mattresses, and box springs, bed frames, headboards, nightstands, desks, chairs and bed linens. All purchases have to be made with cash. To learn more, call the Bamberg Inn at 0951-300-8604 or email michael.t.stevens16.naf@mail.mil.

Bulk Item Pickup

The Directorate of Public Works will pick up bulk items for disposal on the first Monday of the month. The dates for 2013 are April 2, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. Spring cleanup will take place in May so bulk pickup will be the week of May 15 to 20.

Postal Service Center Hours

Beginning April 1, the Postal Service Center opening hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the finance windows and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for mail and package pickup. Official mail pickup will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

Garrison Easter Egg Hunt

Child, Youth and School Services, in partnership with Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, will host the garrison Easter Egg Hunt March 30 at 11 a.m. at Friendship Park. Activities will include an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, barbeque and more.

Single Soldier Supper

There will be a Single Soldier Supper at 5:30 p.m. at the Bamberg Community Chapel March 25, April 22, May 20 and June 24. Single Soldiers are invited to enjoy a free, home-cooked meal. For more information or to help with the supper, call Matt and Tina Huisjen at 09502-8037.

Community Flea Markets

Come and sell your unwanted items or search for a great find at the Community Flea Markets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at Summerall Field near the Community Activity Center. Dates for the flea markets are April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12.

Legally Blonde, The Musical

The Stable Theater presents its winter smash Broadway musical hit, Legally Blonde, The Musical for eight shows during two weekends. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, and 3 p.m. March 17 and 24. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for students and Soldiers and Family members E4 and below. Ask about group and deployment discounts. Non-ID cardholder guests can gain access by emailing full name, passport number, birth date and vehicle license plate number at least two working days prior to show date. Show contains some adult themes, so use discretion with children. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 0951-300-8647 or send an email to stable.theater.tickets@eur.army.mil.

Tacos and Turntables

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and the Community Activity Center are teaming up to offer Tacos and Turntables from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 19, April 16, May 14 and June 11 at the CAC. Enjoy the CAC's taco buffet, which includes two hard or soft tacos or nacho chips with your choice of topping, and music provided by BOSS.

English as a Second Language Classes

English as a Second Language classes will take place each Monday and Tuesday in the Family Advocacy Program classroom, Bldg. 7487 on Armor Drive behind the flower shop. ESL Level 1 will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Level 2 from 10:30 am. to noon and Level 3 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All U.S. ID cardholders are eligible to attend. For more information, contact Jeffrey Card at jeffrey.p.card.civ@mail.mil or 0951-300-7777.

Emergency Placement Care Program

The Emergency Placement Care Program, which provides a safe and caring environment to children in crisis, is looking for Emergency Placement Care Providers who will open their homes to children in need. To learn more, call Army Community Service at 0951-300-8397/7777.

Parenting Skill Builder Classes

Bamberg Family Life Center New Parenting Skills Classes start the first Tuesday of every month and meet from 9 to 11 a.m. for four sessions. Learning the skills to parent with love and logic can help make parenting fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and chaotic. You will learn practical tools and techniques to build respectful, healthy relationships with children and help prepare children for the real world. To learn more, to register or to sign up for child care, call 0951-300-1570/8141 or email chrisopher.d.floro.mil@mail.mil.

Amsterdam and Keukenhof Garden Trip

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will be taking a trip to Amsterdam and Keukenhof Garden April 5 through 8. The cost is $395 per person for a double room or $595 for a single room. The price includes roundtrip transportation, three nights in a three-star hotel, three breakfasts and a city tour of Amsterdam and a day trip to Keukenhof Gardens, including entrance fee. The trip is open to single Soldiers, geographical bachelors, married Soldiers and their authorized guests ages 18 and older. To learn more, call Outdoor Recreation at 0951-300-9376 or contact your local BOSS office.

Lloret De Mar, Spain, Trip

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is heading to Lloret De Mar, Spain, May 23 through 27. The cost is $320 per person for a double room or $370 for a single room. The price includes round-trip transportation, three nights in a three-star hotel, three breakfasts and a city tour of Barcelona and a medieval dinner. The trip is open to single Soldiers, geographical bachelors, married Soldiers and their authorized guests ages 18 and older. Deadline to sign up is May 9. To learn more, call Outdoor Recreation at 0951-300-9376 or contact your local BOSS office.

YOUTH AND TEENS

Boy Scouts

Boy Scout Troop #40 in Bamberg is looking for boys ages 12 and older interested in becoming Boy Scouts. The troop meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., except on holidays. The boys work on requirements for advancement and earning merit badges. The troop is also looking for adult volunteers and Eagle Scouts to assist with troop activities. To learn more, call 0160-1585894.

CYSS Track and Field Sign-ups

Sign-ups for Child, Youth and School Services Track and Field for youth ages 6 through 14 runs through March 15. Practice will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 16. The season runs from April to June. Visit Parent Central Services to sign up. Don't forget to use your deployment benefits before they run out.

Disney Imagination Movers

Armed Forces Entertainment and Navy Entertainment present the Disney Imagination Movers at 3 p.m. April 13 at the Freedom Fitness Center. Young kids will love seeing their TV favorites onstage in Bamberg. Doors open 2 p.m. Admission is free. To learn more, call 0951-300-8647.

Space Camp Scholarship

Children enrolled in sixth through ninth grade, whose parent are active-duty military, mobilized guard, Reserve, post-9/11 veterans or service members who died while serving, can apply for the Military Child Education Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial Space Camp Scholarship. The scholarship covers full tuition, which includes round-trip transportation to Space Camp, meals, lodging and program/materials. To learn more or to apply, visit www.militarychild.org/parents-and-students/scholarships.

Coaches Needed

Coaches are still needed for all youth sports. You don't have to be a parent to volunteer. If you know a single Soldier that would be interested in volunteering, have them visit the Youth Sports office in Bldg. 7669 or call 0951-300-7523.

Baseball, Softball and T-ball Registration

Registration is now open for Child, Youth and School Services baseball, softball and T-ball. These sports are open to children ages 3 to 15. The cost for baseball and softball are $45 and the cost for T-ball (ages 3 to 5) is $20. Visit Parent Central Services in Bldg. 7340 or visit Webtrac to sign up.

Applications sought for the Military Youth of the Year

The Military Youth of the Year is a Boys & Girls Club of America recognition program that partners with the Military Child and Youth Services. Local clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as Youth of the Month winners and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competitions. State winners each receive a $1,000 scholarship and participate in regional competitions. Five regional winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship and compete on the national level. The National Youth of the Year receives up to an additional $50,000 scholarship and is installed by the president of the United States. Visit the JFK Youth Center, Bldg. 7663, to pick up an application or call 0951-300-8871 and ask for Destiny Cilumba for more details.

CLOSURES AND CHANGES

Commissary Closure

The Commissary will be closed March 31 for Easter Sunday. For more information, call 0951-300-8819.

Vehicle Registration Office Closure

The Vehicle Registration Office will be closed March 29 and April 1. To learn more, call 0951-300-7580.

Changes for Bamberg CDC

Hourly care services at the Bamberg Child Development Center are temporarily reduced to 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There also is currently reduced space at the School Age Center.

Subway New Hours

Subway, located in the Shoppette, has reduced its hours. The new hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the latest hours of all Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeLocations/WarnerBarracksStore.htm.

Optical Shop Closure

The Optical Shop will be closed beginning March 31. Customers in need of optical services after the closure can visit the optical shops at other garrisons.

SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS

Red Cross 5-Kilometer Run

March is American Red Cross month and the Red Cross will host a 5-kilometer run at 7 a.m. March 22 at the Freedom Fitness Facility. The run highlights the partnership between the Red Cross and the Wounded Warrior Program. Preregister by March 15 to ensure enough goodie bags for all participants. To register, visit the Bamberg Red Cross Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ARCBamberg, call 0951-300-1760 or email bamberg@redcross.org.

Fitness Classes

The Freedom Fitness Facility offers a variety of fitness classes. To see a complete schedule, visit www.bamberg.army.mil/directorates/dfmwr/docs/fff/FFF-FitnessSchedule.htm.

WEEKLY REMINDERS

CDC Parking

Parking in front of the Child Development Center is for patron drop-off and pickup only. There are plenty of other parking opportunities nearby, including in front of the Basics Building, in front of Community Bank and the PX/Commissary parking lot.