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.
Bicycle rodeo
Children can bring out their bicycles for U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's second annual Garrison Bicycle Rodeo from noon to 4 p.m. April 5 at Illesheim Elementary and April 12 at Katterbach Elementary. The bicycle rodeo gives children 6 to 12 years old a chance to showcase their bikes while learning vital tools to ride them safely. Children 6 to 8 years old have a chance to win a bicycle donated by AAFES. The Red Cross will be there to show parents how to properly render first aid to children in case of injury. There will also be helmet and bicycle inspections, bicycle rules and regulations for German and on-post roads, and an ADAC-sponsored obstacle course for children to test their riding skills. A parent or a sibling at least 16 years old must remain with their participating child or children during this event. To learn more, call the Garrison Safety Office at 09802-83-1670 or 468-1670.
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 467-4714.
Map custodian training
Training Support Center Ansbach will conduct map custodian training on how to establish a map account April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Illesheim Digital Training Facility, Bldg. 6541 at Storck Barracks. By the end of the training, all map custodians will have the information they need to establish a map account and order maps for their unit.
Spring clean-up
Every year, the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach conducts a spring clean-up to recover from winter, prepare for upcoming outdoor activities associated with spring and enhance the cleanliness and appearance of our living and work areas. This year's spring clean-up takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22 through 25 with each day dedicated to a different portion of the garrison. Units clean their areas of responsibility April 22; single Soldiers clean their living quarters April 23; Family housing cleaning occurs April 24; bulk pick-up occurs April 24; and professional work areas and windshield tours happen April 25. This effort involves everyone and every organization on post. To learn more, call 468-7954.
Sidewalk Saturdays
Ansbach Spouses and Civilians Club Thrift Shop at Katterbach Kaserne will begin doing Sidewalk Saturdays this Saturday and every first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are looking for a new venue to vend your wares, visit the Thrift Store's Facebook page or email asccthriftshop@yahoo.com.
ISCC Bingo Bash
The Illesheim Spouses and Civilians Club hosts a Bingo Bash April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Longbow Lounge at Storck Barracks. The cost to play 10 bingo games will be $10 for members or $15 for non-members. ISCC will also offer food in a combo meal, which will consist of one slice of pizza and a drink for $2. Some of the prizes include 10 different themed baskets valued at $50 or more and three raffle prizes of gift cards from local restaurants.
Ansbach clean-up
The Ansbach city-wide clean-up is April 13 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach community members interested in pitching in can meet at the Bismarck Kaserne gate parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Clean-up areas will be off-post and include around Katterbach, Shipton, Urlas, Barton and Bleidorn. Those helping should wear work gloves, boots and proper outdoor clothing. To sign up, call 09802-83-2158 or DSN 467-2158.
Hearts Apart
Hearts Apart is a program for families separated by temporary duty, training or deployment. The program helps ease stress, teaches effective communication and keeps family members in contact with the community. Katterbach and Storck Army Community Service host a class April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. To learn more, call Katterbach ACS at 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883 or Storck ACS at 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-4555.
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.
Automotive grand opening
The grand opening of the Automotive Skills location at Bldg. 8130 at Urlas Housing is April 26 at 1 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting, safety demonstrations, tours, classic cars, refreshments, entertainment, free car washes, giveaways and coupons. Urlas Automotive Skills will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location will be closed Mondays and U.S. holidays. To learn more, call 09802-83-2753 or DSN 467-2753.
Dog classes
Outdoor Recreation hosts dog obedience classes at Urlas Paintball Field Tuesdays from April 30 to May 28 for $69. The beginner dog obedience course runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and the advanced dog obedience course runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Sign up at the Katterbach Kaserne Outdoor Recreation office, open Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by call 09802-83-2335 or DSN 467-3225.
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 467-4714.
CLOSURES AND CHANGES
B14 Resurfacing
Resurfacing of the road that is currently in progress on B14 near the entrance to Urlas Housing and Shipton Kaserne will continue but will move toward the city of Ansbach. Because of this, temporary modifications to normal traffic patterns will take place. Drivers travelling from the city of Ansbach to Shipton or Urlas will be guided through a detour (or Umleitung) that will lead to the Kaufland shopping complex and the Windmill (Windmüle) hotel. Drivers traveling from Urlas or Shipton to Katterbach will be detoured through the village of Obereichenbach. Detour signs will be easy to see. There is no date yet as to when the resurfacing of the road will be complete; plan accordingly when traveling to Urlas or Shipton.
SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS
Golf team
The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Community Golf Team has been newly formed. Team membership is open to both men and women ID card holders 18 years and older and out of high school. Prospective members should have a handicap of 24 or lower. To learn more, call 09802-83-2085 or DSN 467-2085.
Mission Complete Race
Fifth Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, and USAG Ansbach Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hold the "Mission Complete Race," a five-kilometer obstacle course, May 3 at Franken Kaserne off B13 with GPS address of "Muna Siedlung, 91613 Marktbergel." Registrants pay $30 now through April 19 and $35 April 20 through May 3. Family teams pay $50; non-family teams pay $100. Register at Katterbach and Storck Fitness Centers as well as the race location the day of the race. To learn more, call 09802-83-2771, 09841-83-4582, 467-2771 or 467-4582.
Intramural Volleyball
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach holds intramural volleyball games Tuesdays at Storck Physical Fitness Facility and Thursdays at Katterbach PFF. To learn more, call Katterbach PFF at 09802-83-2771 or 467-2771 or Storck PFF at 09841-83-4582 or 467-4582.
Aerobics cards
Aerobics cards for the fitness centers at Katterbach Kaserne and Storck Barracks are available now. Each card pays for 20 visits and gets the user five visits free. To learn more, call Katterbach Fitness Center at 09802-83-2771 or DSN 467-2771 or Storck Fitness Center at 09841-83-4582 or DSN 467-4582.
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.
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 467-4530.
YOUTH AND TEENS
School supplies
Parents who find attaining school supplies every August difficult and stressful have an easier way to get hold of binders, pencils, erasers and more. The Illesheim Elementary School Parent Teacher Student Association is once again taking orders for school supply boxes to allow families a one-stop service to ensure children have all items required by the Department of Defense Education Activity. The order form can be found for download at www.ansbach.army.mil/documents/SchoolSupplyFormSY13-14.pdf and a list of the required supplies can be found at www.ansbach.army.mil/documents/SchoolSupplyList.pdf. Orders for supplies will be ongoing through the PTSA's Spring Carnival, which is May 17. Fliers will be sent home with your children as well. If you miss ordering this time around, IES will have the supply boxes available for pick-up at the IES's meet-and-greet in August the Friday before school starts.
Ansbach Middle/High registration
Registration for students returning to Ansbach Middle/High School will be from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. April 19 at the Ansbach Middle/High School Library. To register their dependents, sponsors need updated orders or ORBs for officers or ERBs for enlisted; updated deployment orders only if deployed; updated immunization records; contact information including local and stateside emergency contacts; and an updated email address. To learn more, call 09802-83-2808/2809 or DSN 467-2808/2809. Office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If families are permanently changing station during the summer, notify the school by phone or email so they may compile the dependent's records for their new school.
New parent boot camp
U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Army Community Service hosts Mommy and Daddy Boot Camp for new and expecting parents the second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Storck ACS will host it April 10 and Katterbach ACS will host it May 8. To learn more, call Katterbach ACS at 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883 or Storck ACS at 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-4555.
EFMP bowling
The Exceptional Family Member Program offers free bowling at Katterbach and Storck bowling centers 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 467-4555.
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.
Ansbach Girl Scouts
What is green, almost 100 years old and hip and cool as ever? Girl Scouts! Be a part of the adventure and fun that is Girl Scouts. Any girls kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome. To join or learn more, email gsansbach@yahoo.com or call 0151-445-12471.
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 builds 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 467-2516 or at Storck Barracks at 09841-83-4555 or 467-4555.
REMINDERS
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.
Coffee seminar
Storck Army Community Service hosts coffee seminars Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Through the seminars, you can visit new towns, taste new food, meet new people and enjoy coffee. To learn more, call 467-4555 or 09841-83-4555.
Culture College
Katterbach and Storck Army Community Service hold a two-day "culture college" calls every third Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn the German way of life, culture and customs and pick up some basic German phrases. Registration is required. Classes require a minimum of five participants or it is otherwise subject to cancellation. To register or learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883.
Domestic violence hotline
The Family Advocacy Program at Katterbach Kaserne and Storck Barracks has a 24-hour hotline for those adult victims of domestic violence. Those who live in a violent household should call 0160-661-5638. To learn more about the Family Advocacy Program, call Katterbach at 09802-83-3660 or 467-3660 or Storck at 09841-83-4754 or 467-4754.
SHARP hotline
The Bavarian and Franconian military communities have a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention hotline at 09641-83-4567 or 475-4567 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for on or off post.
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.
Safety Training and Information
The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Safety Office recommends this website containing many safety topics, in both English and German, which can be used for information and training in your organization throughout the year. As time goes by, more will be added, but there is a vast volume of workplace and off-duty subjects, including videos and slide shows.
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 usage Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations today at 09802-83-2930, or stop by the concierge in the Von Steuben Community Activity Center.
Deployment Specials
Ansbach Arts and Crafts team has you covered. Place orders now and save and avoid rush fees. Arts and Crafts is located at Barton Barracks and open Monday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more, call 0981-1837627.
Java Café hours
Java Café at Storck Barracks Bowling Center, Bldg. 6508, has new hours. They 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.
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 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 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 468-1740 or Storck Community Library at 09841-82-4675 or 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 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.
Safety hazard
Between Ansbach and Illesheim, there is a safety hazard on B-13. North of Oberdachstetten there is a steep decline that goes under a railroad overpass. One lane of traffic goes down the hill and two lanes go up. Do not pass.
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.
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 467-4675.
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.
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