COMMUNITY
Days of Remembrance
The Franconia Military Community hosts a Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust observance from 3 to 4 p.m. April 19 at Katterbach Theater at Bismarck Kaserne. Military personnel, civilians and family members are invited to attend. Paul J. Parent, retired World War II veteran, will be the special guest. To learn more about Days of Remembrance, visit www.ushmm.org/remembrance/dor.
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 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.
Spain trip
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation are taking a trip to Spain Memorial Day weekend, May 23 through 27. The trip includes three nights at a 3-star hotel, three breakfasts, a medieval dinner and a city tour of Barcelona. Deadline to sign up is May 9. Tickets are available at Warrior Zone and the Von Steuben Community Center. The trip costs $320 per person for double occupancy or $370 per person for a single room. To learn more, call 09841-83-4584 or DSN 467-4584 or call 09802-83-2930 or DSN 467-2930.
Retro Game Show
Ansbach Spouses and Civilians Club hosts a Retro Game Show May 18 at Katterbach Fitness Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Admission costs $10 for one ticket or $25 for four tickets. Games include Let's Make a Deal, the Newly Wed Game, and Minute to Win It. Wear a costume and get VIP seating. The evening's entertainment also includes a men's sexy legs contest. To learn more, visit http://asccbavaria.wix.com/ascc.
PCS expo
The Permanent Change of Station Expo happens at the Urlas Housing Post Exchange May 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo will help all USAG Ansbach community members get their PCS needs taken care of, including transportation, pets, furniture, reimbursement, housing and schools. To learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or 09841-83-4555 or DSN 467-2883 or 467-4555.
Finance counselors
Personal finance counselors are available in Ansbach and Storck. If you would like assistance resolving financial problems or want to make sure you are on the right path financially, text or call a counselor today. For Ansbach, call or text 01520-448-2856; for Storck, call or text 01523-665-2554.
MoMC photo contest
USAG Ansbach is celebrating Month of the Military Child with a photo contest. Military parents have sent in several photos, and those photos will be posted on the USAG Ansbach Facebook site until midnight April 19. The photograph with the most "Likes" on the Facebook page wins two games of bowling and two shoe rentals courtesy of USAG Ansbach Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The runner-up gets $10 off Paint Your Own Potter at the Recreation Center at the Storck Community Activity Center. To learn more, visit the "Notes" section of the USAG Ansbach Facebook page, www.facebook.com/U.S.Army.Garrison.Ansbach.
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.
Spring cleanup
Every year, the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach conducts a spring cleanup 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 cleanup 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 pickup 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 conducts Sidewalk Saturdays 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.
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.
AER campaign
The 2013 Army Emergency Relief campaign takes place now through May 15. To learn more, visit www.aerhq.org.
Storck focus groups
Storck Recreation Center at the Storck Community Activity Center will hold focus group 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.
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.
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.
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
Salsa dance demo
Katterbach Fitness Center hosts a salsa dance demonstration class May 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. To learn more, call 09802-83-2771 or DSN 467-2771.
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.
YOUTH AND TEENS
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. 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.
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.
Scream-free parenting, marriage
Katterbach Army Community Service hosts courses on scream-free parenting and marriage. The scream-free parenting will be held May 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The scream-free marriage will be held May 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No-cost childcare will be provided for more. To learn more, call 09802-83-2883 or DSN 467-2883. To learn more about the scream-free method, visit www.screamfree.com.
REMINDERS
Coffee seminar
Storck Army Community Service hosts coffee seminars Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Through the seminars, you can experience new towns, foods and 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" every third Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
Brown Bag Lunch
Bring a lunch and explore a new town with ACS. 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.
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.
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.
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