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Community Highlights

Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more

Estate Claim, Staff Sgt.Throckmorton Anyone having claims on or obligations to the estate of SSG Joshua A. Throckmorton of 527th Military Police Company, 709th MP Battalion, should contact CPT Andrew Altman, Summary Court Martial Officer, at DSN 475-7412 or email.

Reduced Bus Services during the Holiday Season 31 Dec: New Year’s Eve. All bus routes at Main Post and Rose Barracks will cease upon completion of the first run ending after 1 p.m. 1 Jan: New Year. No bus services. These reduced services are applied to allow TMP drivers some time for enjoying the Christmas days and as a little ―Thank You‖ for all the overtime and irregular working hours over the rest of the year. We apologize for any inconveniences. For more, DSN 475-6347.

Central Recycling Center holiday schedule Rose Barracks Recycling center open days: 29 & 31 Dec. & 11 - 03 & 05 Jan 12. Regular Hours: Tue. & Thu. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sun. closed. Main Post Central Recycling Center (across Range 118): Regular Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 0800 a.m. - 1200 a.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 1245 p.m. - 1530 p.m. Closed on: Wednesday afternoon, Saturdays, Sundays and German holidays.

Garrison Christmas Tree Pick-up Schedules Rose Barracks Vilseck On-Post Wed., 28 Dec. 11 and 05 Jan. 12Trees from admin and common areas, barracks and housing, including Americans living off post, may be brought to the Green Waste Collection Point across from the DPW Self Help Store, free of charge. Vilseck Off-Post Trees can be brought to the local community Recycling Yards (―Wertstoffhof‖) during routine opening hours free of charge. This applies to all local communities within the Amberg-Sulzbach county.

Main Post Grafenwoehr On-Post Housing & Single Soldier Barracks Wed., 28 Dec. 11 and Thurs., 05 Jan. 12. Post the tree NLT 7:30 a.m. at the closest Recycling Center. DPW will pick up and compost tree.

Grafenwoehr Off-Post Housing Areas Sat., 14 Jan. Post the tree marked with a ―disposal ticket‖ NLT 8 a.m. at your curbside. All banks in the city of Grafenwoehr sell disposal tickets for 1.50 Euro.

Eschenbach and Netzaberg Off-Post Housing Areas Sat., 14 Jan. Post the tree marked with a ―disposal ticket‖ NLT 8 a.m. at curbside. All banks in Eschenbach sell disposal tickets for 2 Euro. Please remove all decorations beforehand. For more info call DSN 475-6664, 476-2600

Updates from the Legal Assistance Office 608-99 Family Support Increase 1 Jan: Starting 1 JAN the Army Support Policy under AR 608-99 increases for all Soldiers. If you are currently paying

608-99 make sure to increase the amount paid to your supported family starting with your 1 FEB payment. The new support tables are posted at http://tinyurl.com/bnw4yej. For more, call DSN 476-2289, CIV 09-314-4762289.

Free Tax Preparation 1 Feb: The Rose Barracks Tax Center is open for business starting 1 Feb from 0900-1200 and 1300-to prepare free tax

returns Soldiers and eligible civilians. All returns are completed by IRS VITA-certified Soldier and civilians. We are located on the 1

st Floor, Building 245. For more, call DSN 476-2289, CIV 09-314-4762289.

Road conditions, staying safe on winter’s roads For up-to-date weather information, click on the following link. Additionally tune your radio to AM 1107, FM 98.5 for Main post Grafenwoehr, or FM 107.7 for Rose Barracks, also on Decoder channel 112; AFN Powernet Radio; AFN|Prime Atlantic television (Decoder channel 11); or visit AFN on the web

at Bavaria.afneurope.net or facebook.com/AFNBavaria for the latest AFN updates; log onto http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil and click on the ―Road Conditions― link provided on the left side of the page; tune TVs to the Command Information Channel and watch the weather crawler at the bottom of the screen.Call DSN 475-ROAD (7623) or CIV: 09641-83-7623 for the recorded ―road conditions and reporting instructions‖

Amnesty Day

10 Jan: 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Unit Entrance at Ammunition Supply Point #1. Simply approach the gate, let the ASP

personnel know that you have amnesty, and they will take it from you. For more, DSN 476-3007.

DPW Energy Saving Tip of the Week Building entrance doors are potential sources of heat loss. Keep them closed at all times.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 475-LIFE. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you are 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 0162-296-0661 and Emergency Services 09641-83-117.

ASAP’s EAP Class- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 12 Jan: 10 a.m. – noon, Main Post Bldg. 621, Conference Room 1st Floor

Are the dark winter days getting you down? Come and learn what SAD is and how you can cope better through the winter months. Class is open to all civilians! DoD Employees, this class will count towards your required EAP training. Please call 475-5122 to register.

Army Community Service (ACS)

Contact Army Community Service (ACS) Main Post, DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371. Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2650 CIV 09662-83-2650. ACS is now on Facebook and Twitter (Follow GRAF ACS) or email graf.acs@eur.army.mil for info.

***The Army Volunteer Corps, AFTB & AFAP programs have moved back into the Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322. Check out our December E-Newsletter here.

ACS QR CODE If you have a Smartphone or iPhone, download a QR decoder app. Take a snapshot of the code with your phone, and the code automatically direct you to the ACS section of the Garrison webpage. This is a quick and easy way to access our information and that of the USAG Grafenwoehr Garrison.

ACS Employment Readiness Program on Main Post Every Wednesday: Your ACS Employment Readiness Program will be at the ACS Main Post Satellite Office from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For details, please email graf.acs@eur.army.mil.

ACS Holiday Closure 02 Jan: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322 and Main Post ACS Satellite Office, Bldg 244, Room 113, will be closed.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Have questions? Email EFMP directly. 4 Jan: EFMP Free Bowling, 4-6 p.m., Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Bldg 2201. 11 Jan: EFMP Respite Care Provider Training, 3-4:30 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 18 Jan: EFMP Support Group, 3-4 p.m., Main Post, Bldg 244, Rm 219. 01 Feb: EFMP Support Group, 3-4 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 08 Feb: EFMP Special Education Workshop, 3-4:30 p.m., Main Post, Bldg 244, Rm 219. 16 Feb: EFMP Free Bowling, 4-6 p.m., Main Post Bowling Center, Bldg 612.

ACS Readiness, classes Employment Readiness

10 Jan: Employment Out-Processing for Spouses, 9-11 a.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 17 Jan: USAJobs: Learn the new Federal Application Process, 2-4 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. 23 Jan to 3 Feb: GED Prep: Get ready for your GED! 10 a.m. –Noon, Monday through Friday, Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. Childcare is available, please pre-register for the class and CDC childcare reservation.

Mobilization & Deployment Readiness

11 Jan: Checking Account Maintenance, 1-2 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 322. 20 Jan: Care Team Training, 12:30-2 p.m., ACS Rose Barracks, Bldg 322. 30 Jan: FRG Funding, 10-11:30 a.m., Main Post Chapel Annex. 31 Jan: FRG Workshop – Deployment & Children, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Main Post Chapel Annex.

Relocation Readiness 24-27 Jan: Welcome to Bavaria Level I: Welcome to Bavaria, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. Childcare is provided; please make your childcare reservations through CDC. 31 Jan: Welcome to Bavaria Level II: Discover Weiden, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. call for pick up times. Childcare is provided; please make your childcare reservations through CDC. 01 Feb: Goodbye & Hello: a class all about PCSing, 1-2 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. German as a Second Language 4 Jan for 8 consecutive Wednesdays: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322, 9-11 a.m. First come, first serve. Please make your reservation by calling your ACS at DSN 476-2650 / 475-8371.

English as a Second Language Every Tuesday: Main Post Chapel Annex, 10 a.m.-Noon. Every Thursday: Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322, 10 a.m.-Noon.

International Spouses Club Every Tuesday at Main Post Chapel & every Thursday at Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m.-noon. This class is for Spouses of active duty military, retirees and civilians whose native language is other than English. This class is free of charge and ongoing. Learn and embrace the American culture by starting with the language and meet new friends! For more information call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650. 18 Jan: International Spouses Club, 11 a.m.-Noon, Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322.

New Parent Support Program Love & Logic for parents with children ages 0 through 6 (5 sessions per class) 11, 18 & 25 Jan / 1 & 8 Feb: 12:30-2 p.m., Main Post Chapel Annex This class is free of charge and ACS offers childcare.

Love & Logic for parents with children ages 6 through 12 (7 sessions per class) 15, 22 & 29 Feb / 7, 14, 21 & 28 March: 12:30-2 p.m., Main Post Chapel Annex This class is free of charge and ACS offers childcare.

Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through 3 Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, bldg 322, 1-3 p.m.

Playgroup for parents and children ages 0 through 3 Every Tuesday: Main Post Chapel, 9:30-11 a.m. Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks Chapel, 9:30-11 a.m.

Pre and Post Natal Yoga *Free* Every Friday: Pre Natal Yoga, Rose Barracks, bldg 221, 9-10 a.m. Every Friday: Post Natal Yoga, Rose Barracks, bldg 221, 10-11a.m.

Hospital Tours 14 Feb: Visit Amberg, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Amberg hospital lobby. Every 1

st Wednesday: Visit Weiden, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby.

Every 4th

Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby. Hotlines to help: Sexual Assault Reporting 09662-83-3217 and Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.

Super Spouse? Come get your cape on. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Jan: 10 a.m. - noon, Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, room 206

Managing a Military life and Family is no easy task. If you need a New Year’s resolution, look no further. Super Spouse is a series of 4 workshops that will teach you about home management, Family meal planning, budgeting, self-caring and getting everyone in the Family involved with you in the day to dau house routines. Deadline for registration is 28 Dec and childcare is provided. For details, please email graf.acs@eur.army.mil.

Bavarian Nights. 19 Jan: 5-9 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. Are you new to the area? Meet new people, learn the basic German

language and immerse yourself in the Bavarian culture! Class begins at ACS Rose Barracks, and will proceed at a restaurant in Kreuzberg. Children ages 13 and up may join as they may also benefit from language and cultural skills. Dinner will cost approximately 10 Euro per person (includes buffet and one drink). Deadline for registration is Jan. 16. Next session will be 16 Feb, at the Main Post USO and proceeding at a local German restaurant in Granfenwoehr.

Resilience Training Resilience Training offers strength-based, positive psychology tools to aid Soldiers, and Family members in their ability to grow and flourish in the face of challenges. Resilience Training gives you the skills to bounce back from difficulties affiliated with the military life and beyond. For childcare, please register your child through CYSS. Registration is

required. Condensed Resilience Training (2 day class). 24-25 Jan: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322.

Fighting for your Marriage: Having Fun Again 31 Jan / 7, 14, 21 & 28 Feb / 6 March: noon-2 p.m., Rose Barracks, Bldg 322. Marriage is not easy, but what is easy is seeking ways to improve communication with your Spouse, work together as a team, put the fun back into your relationship and live the Honeymoon phase as part of your everyday life. This a fun series composed by 6 workshops. Deadline for registration is 27 Jan and childcare is provided. For details, please email.

Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help: Sexual Assault Reporting 09662-83-3217 and Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.

Military Life Consultants are here for you Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments. To contact a military life consultant, call Rose Barracks 0152-0294-0761 or Main Post 0152-0293-4290 / 0152-0241-5226, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Volunteers and other help needed

Army Volunteer Corps

**Office has changed to Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322. The scheduled classes will remain in the old location, Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, Room 206** Becoming a volunteer is easy and fun! Meet new people, network, gain experience and support your community.

Volunteers are the heart of every military community. 10 & 15 Feb: ACS Volunteer Orientation, 1-2 p.m. 12 & 26 Jan / 8 & 22 Feb: OPOC Training, 1-2 p.m. 24 Jan & 01 Feb: Volunteer Management Information System, 1-2 p.m.

Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation

Find us on Facebook USAG Grafenwoehr, Army Community Service, VFW Tower Post 10692, MWR, Main Post and Rose Barracks Postal Service Centers, Education Centers, Graf Dog community, the EXCHANGE, Environmental Division, AFN

Bavaria, Performing Arts Center, Grafenwoehr Chaplains, Main Post DFAC, 172 Infantry Brigade, BMEDDAC, and

2SCR.

Java Cafe's Monthly Drink Specials Dec: Peppermint Mocha - Mint up your Mocha with a little holiday peppermint syrup!

Jan: National Hot Tea Month. Come try a delicious Tazo hot tea. Available in assorted green, black, and herbal flavors!

For more,DSN 475-6177 or CIV 09641-83-6177 or DSN 476-2360, CIV 09662-83-2360.

AAFES Movie Listing

Main Post Rose Barracks

Wed. Dec. 28 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

Arthur Christmas (PG)

Shark Night (PG-13)

7 p.m. Johnny English Reborn (PG)

Thurs. Dec. 29 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

Hugo (PG)

Johnny English Reborn

3 p.m. 7 p.m.

Arthur Christmas (PG)

New Year’s Eve (PG-13)

Fri. Dec. 30 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Alvin And The Chipmunks:

Chipwrecked (G)

Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of

Shadows (PG-13)

6:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows

(PG-13)

The Three Musketeers 2 (PG-13)

Sat. Dec. 31 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve (PG-13) 7 p.m. Alvin And The Chipmunks:

Chipwrecked (G)

Sun. Jan 1 1 p.m. 3 p.m.

7 p.m.

Footloose (PG-13)

Alvin And The Chipmunks:

Chipweaked (G)

Paranormal Activity 3 (R)

1 p.m. 3 p.m.

7 p.m.

Alvin And The Chipmunks:

Chipwrecked (G)

Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows

(PG-13)

The Three Musketeers 2 (PG-13)

Wed. Jan 4 7 p.m. Arthur Christmas (PG) 7 p.m. The Three Musketeers 2 Thurs. Jan 5 7 p.m. The Three Musketeers 2 4 p.m.

7 p.m. Arthur Christmas (PG)

Footloose (PG-13) Fri. Jan 6 6:30 p.m.

10 p.m. New Years Eve (PG-13)

The Girl With The Dragon

Tattoo (R)

6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Puss In Boots (PG)

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

(PG-13) Sat. Jan 7 4 p.m.

7 p.m. Puss In Boots (PG)

Mission Impossible: Ghost

Protocol (PG-13)

4 p.m. 7 p.m.

New Years Eve (PG-13)

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (R)

Sun. Jan 8 1 p.m. 4 p.m.

7 p.m.

Puss In Boots (PG)

A Christmas Carol (PG)

The Girl With The Dragon

Tattoo (R)

1 p.m. 4 p.m.

7 p.m.

A Christmas Carol (PG)

Puss In Boots (PG)

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Mehlmeisel Night Skiing 30 Dec: Join Outdoor Recreation as we go night skiing at Mehlmeisel! Price: $12 per person. Customers will receive ½

off rental gear with this trip. Departure from Rose Barracks at 4 p.m. and Main Post at 4;30 p.m. Return time is estimated to be 10:30 p.m. Contact Outdoor Recreation/Leisure Travel Services Main Post: DSN 475-7402, CIV 09641-83-7402 or Rose Barracks: DSN 476-2563, CIV 09662-83-2563. Sign up online.

BOSS New Year's Trip to Berlin 30 Dec. - 2 Jan: Travel with us to Berlin and bring in the New Year. Price $375 includes transportation and lodging.

Sing up today! For more, contact the USAG Grafenwoehr BOSS Program: DSN 475-8822, CIV 09641-83-8822 or sign up at the Rose Barracks Warrior Zone.

Dinner in the Patton Where we are always cooking something Great! Upcoming ―Get Caught‖ Seafood Night on Jan. 6 and Feb. 3. Don’t like Sea Food? Come to our ―Southern Comfort‖ Dinner dates, Jan. 13, 5 - 9 p.m. We serve lunch Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Main Post Bldg. 209. ~ DSN 475-6200, CIV 09641-83-6200,

Save the date! New RB Warrior Zone 12 Jan: Grand Opening of the new Rose Barracks Warrior Zone, 3 p.m., Bldg 607. Followed by XBOX tournaments for

Soldiers (with prizes,) starting at 4 p.m.

Tumbleweed Southwest Grill Dec. & Jan: Fajita Happy Hour every day 4 - 5 p.m. - All Fajitas 1/2 price!

Lunch Specials featuring Fajitas (Steak, Chicken or Shrimp) for $8, served with Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Shredded Cheeses, Sour Cream and Guacamole. Other menu choices are Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Texas Nachos, 3 Cheese Enchilada Dinner and 6 oz. Sirloin Steak. We are in Building. 227 on Rose Barracks, Lunch Opening Hours are Monday - Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., DSN 476-3699.

Knitting at the Library! Want to start the New Year with a new skill set? Try Knitting! Knitting is just one of the skills that you might want to learn or brush up on and there is a new knitting group that meets at the Grafenwoehr Library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bring your project and your

questions and spend a little time actively engaging your hands as well as your brain. Contact Main Post Library Bldg.445, DSN 475-1740, CIV 09641-83-1740.

Leisure Travel/Outdoor Recreation Trips 7 Jan: Geisskopf Ski; 7-10 Jan: Eger Stadtwald Hunt***; 8 Jan: Prague**; 13 Jan: Brauneck Ski; 13-16 Jan: Bruges, Belgium**; 21 Jan: Garmisch Ski; 22 Jan: Old and New Pinackothek; 28 Jan: Silber Huette Ski; 29 Jan: Two Castles; 29 Jan: Krone Circus, Munich. Note: **Passport Required, ***Hunting License Call DSN 475-7402, CIV 09641-83-7402 for more or register online.

Sign up for League Bowling 7 Jan: We’ll have a Meet and Greet to form the Youth League. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. The cost and length of league

will be determined at meeting. Youth and Mixed Leagues are starting in January at both bowling centers. Jan. 9, marks the day to start the Monday Night Mixed League on Main Post with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and

start bowling at 7 p.m. On the Rose Barracks side of the community Thursday Night Mixed League starts January 12 and the next day, Jan. 13 the Friday Night Mixed League starts. We meet at 6:30 p.m. and start bowling at 7 p.m. Come on in and learn and/or practice in this lifetime sport. Main Post Bldg. 612, DSN 475-6177, CIV 09641-83-6177 and Rose Barracks, Bldg. 2201 ~ DSN 476-2576, CIV 09662-83-2576.

70th year anniversary of the Arts and Crafts program Week of 15 Jan: In celebration of the program’s longevity, Heart & Home Craft Shop would like to celebrate the week

by offering special activities, crafts demonstrations, and make it and take it crafts. Stop by the shop, daily, to see what we are doing. This month is also ―Customer Appreciation Month‖ therefore; we will also be honoring our customers during this anniversary celebration. Contact Main Post Heart & Home Craft Shop Bldg. 607, DSN 475-6101, CIV 09641-83-6101.

It’s BINGO time again! 26 Jan: Join us at the Patton Fireside Lounge for cash prizes & fun. Get your package of 13 games and play. Extra

jackpot cards are $2/card. Open to all military personnel, retirees, Family members and D.O.D. civilians. Get out your daubers and join us for Bingo fun. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and regular Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more on the The Patton Fireside Lounge Bldg. 209, DSN 475-6200, CIV 09641-83-6200.

CYSS Edge! Presents: Skiing & Snowboarding CYS Services The Edge! and Outdoor Recreation will be teaming up this winter to offer youth in middle and high school an opportunity to try out skiing and snowboarding. We will run trips to the Mehlmeisel ski slope on Thursdays in Jan. (12

th) and Feb. (9

th & 23

rd) for youth in grades 6-8. Rental gear is available through the Rose Barracks ODR, youth must

be fitted no later than three business days prior to their first trip. Basic instruction is provided. We will also run an overnight trip for youth in grades 8-12 on school out days. We’ll depart after school on Thursday, Jan. 26, for Garmisch. Upon arrival we will go night sledding before crashing at Keane’s Lodge. We will ski and snowboard the Classic Valley on Friday, Jan. 27, before returning late that night.

For more or to enroll, contact Parent Central Services or go online.

Lil' Mister and Miss Grafenwoehr Pageant Registration Applications for registration are now available. Applications can be downloaded at gcsconline.com or vcsconline.com. Bring the completed form along with your registration fee to either Thrift Shops. For more, email or contact us on our Facebook page. Register early and Save!

GCSC, VCSC The Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses Club is a great place to meet people, develop new interests and get involved in the community. Exciting monthly events, special activities and events such as trips, Photography Club, Bunco, Lunch Bunch, Craft Corner, Cooking Club and more. For more, visit our website, Facebook or email

Adult Education / Training

Food Handlers course 6 Jan., 2 March: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, Room 1.3, 11:30 a.m.

A food safety class required for food service personnel who prepare or serve food to the public within the Graf/Vilseck community. Certification is intended for individuals involved in fund raising food sales such as, boss, FRG, clubs or bazaars, and also to CYS personnel such as CYPA’s. The class may also supplement required refresher training for regular food service employees. Class is free, lasts approx. 1 hour, and registration is not required. For more, Sgt. Thompson, DSN: 476-2041/2138, CIV 0152-29587133, email.

FAST Class 17 – 27 Jan: Rose Barracks (Vilseck) Education Center, Bldg. 223, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 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 Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/3292 or Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center at DSN 475-6219/6786.

ICE training 20 Jan: ICE training will be located on Camp Normandy Distant Learning Center Bldg. 3144. Training sessions are 8:30

- 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. For more, DSN 475-6301/8268.

Dental Assistant Training The Grafenwoehr Dental Clinic and the American Red Cross are offering a Dental Assistant Training Program beginning in Feb. 2012. The program is designed for those without dental assisting experience and requires 62 hours of in-class coursework and 300 hours of chair-side training. Applicants must be military dependents and possess a valid ID card. Applications can be picked up at the Grafenwoehr and Vilseck Red Cross offices. Completed applications must be turned into the Red Cross NLT Jan. 10, 2012. For more, Grafenwoehr Red Cross at DSN 475-1760 or CIV 09641-83-1760.

University of Maryland University College-Europe Spring Registration Now – 15 Jan: On-site courses begin Jan. 16 and are offered in innovative formats including weekends, weekdays, and

hybrids – a format combining on-site with online instruction. Students may learn more about admissions, registration, and schedules for undergraduate and graduate courses at www.ed.umuc.edu or at their local UMUC office at Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Bldg. 223. DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-832462.

Master’s level class on-site at Vilseck Are you interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology or School Counseling? In January, UMUC-E will be offering an on-site class to start you off in the Counseling Profession. Projections indicate that the demand for qualified counselors will continue to grow and provide numerous career possibilities. So sign up today and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about Principles and Philosophy of Counseling (PSYC 502.) Registration for this class is Oct. 5 – Jan. 15. Classes will be held on 21/22 January, 11/12 February, and 03/04 March. For more, please call DSN: 476-2462 / CIV: 09662-832462, e-mail us at vils@ed.umuc.edu or stop by the UMUC-E Office in Bldg. 223 to find out more.

TARP, SETA and OPSEC training United States Army Garrison Grafenwoehr (Security and Antiterrorism Divisions), together with the 66th Military Intelligence Group and JMTC Intelligence and Security, will be conducting FY11 community make-up sessions for Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), Security Education Training Awareness (SETA), Operation Security (OPSEC), and Anti-terrorism Level 1 Refresher Training.

22 Feb: Main Post, Tower Theater, Bldg. 620. 9 – 11:30 a.m. (US employees), and 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (LN employees)

23 Feb: Rose Barracks, Post Theater, Bldg. 354. 10:30 – 11:30 (LN employees), and 1:30 – 4 p.m. (US employees).

This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all DoD personnel including Military, AF/NAF (both US and LN); U.S. Contractor employees are welcome.

University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is honored to serve military service members stationed in Europe by offering both MBA and Master of Arts in Education degree programs at several on-base locations near you. Classes meet one night a week. We are currently enrolling for our January semester. Get started today by visiting www.phoenix.edu/militaryeurope or by calling, Fe Gehrels at DSN 475-6712 or CIV 09641-83-6712.

Central Texas college - Take Your College with You! Earn your Associates Degree while living in Europe with onsite classes in Automotive Mechanic Technician; Criminal Justice or Early Childhood Development Term 3 Class Dates: Jan. 17 – March 9 Registration is going on now for Term 3 Face to Face Votech classes. Term 3 begins on Jan. 17 for Vilseck Rose Barracks and Grafenwoehr Main Post. Vilseck Rose Barracks Grafenwoehr Main Post AUMT 1407Automotive Electrical Systems CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices CDEC 2307 Math & Science for Early Childhood CJSA 1174 Terrorism as a Strategy The January and February Distance Learning Schedules are NOW available. Take classes in the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional Training Program, TODAY! More info- CTC Field Representative Vilseck Rose Barracks / Grafenwoehr Main Post: Katherine Porter DSN 476-2362 / CIV 09662832362 or (Grafenwoehr Main Post) DSN 475-6702 / CIV 09641836702.

Religious

Chaplain Crisis Line After duty hours, please call: MP STATION CIV 09662‑83‑2490 or 09662‑83‑3397 / DSN 476‑2490 or 476‑3397.

USAG‑Grafenwoehr IOC CIV 09641‑83‑7226 / DSN 475‑7226. CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162‑296‑0838.

During business hours: Main Post Chapel: DSN 475-1570, CIV 09641-83-1570. Rose Barracks Chapel: DSN 476-1570, CIV 09662-83-1570.

New Single Women's Bible Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 10: Meet other women and learn how to study your Bible while enjoying a cozy home

and good food. This first study book will last six weeks and involves no homework. The group will meet every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Hopfenweg 1, 92700 Kaltenbrunn. For more, contact Laurel Hoyt 0151-14991395, email. Sponsored by the Garrison Chaplains office.

Facility & Road/Openings/Construction/Closures

Main Post Mall Bakery, closed for renovations Current: The bakery, along with a new bakery in the Rose Barracks Food Court, will reopen in January 2012.

2011-2012 MWR Facilities Holiday Hours Bowling Center Main Post and Rose Barracks 1 Jan: closed. Child, Youth & School Services 31 Dec: Youth Centers Rose Barracks and Netzaberg closed. Parent Central Services Rose Barracks Through 30 Dec: By appointment only Sports & Fitness – Grafenwoehr and Rose Barracks Fitness Center 30 Dec: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 31 Dec: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1 Jan: Closed 2 Jan: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Langenbruck Center & Java Café 1 Jan: Closed The Zone Sports Bar 1 Jan: Closed Main Post/Rose Barracks Auto Skills Centers 1 Jan: Closed Heart & Home Craft Shop Through 3 Jan: Closed Main Post Library 31 Dec. – 2 Jan: Closed Rose Barracks Library 1 -2 Jan: Closed Main Post/Rose Barracks Outdoor Recreation 2 Jan: Closed Performing Arts Center 2 Jan: Closed Main Post/Rose Barracks Warrior Zone Through-31 Dec: 2-10 p.m. 1 Jan: 4-10 p.m. 2 Jan: Closed

Hours of operation, POV Inspection Operation Effective 1 Jan: The POV Inspection Operation, Main Post Bldg. 301 will accept vehicle for inspection from Monday to

Friday from 7:15 - 11:45 a.m. and from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m., except on US and German holidays.

USAG Garrison organizations, holiday closures and hours Community Bank Banking Centers 6 Jan: All Community Bank Banking Centers will be closed for Three Kings Day.

Education center 30 Dec: The Rose Barracks (Vilseck) and Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Centers will be closed for the Christmas

and New Year holidays. In addition, there will be limited staffing at both centers from Dec. 27 – 29. For more, please contact Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/3292 or Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center at DSN 475-6219/6786.

Vehicle registration holiday hours 2 & 6 Jan: Closed.

30 Dec: Open 8 – 11:30 a.m., closed in the afternoon for inventory.

Medical Clinics Through 31 Dec: Main Post clinic hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Rose Barracks clinic hours, 9 – 3:30 p.m.

School News

Openings for before/after school care Rose Barracks’ School Age Center has immediate opening for before school/after school and hourly care placements Children must be registered with CYSS and that all interested parties can contact the Rose Barracks Parent Central Service Office at 476-2760 for more information.

Driver's Education Program for High School Students IMCOM-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver's education program for teens in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors (Fahrlehrerverband). Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for teens! If you wish to enroll, please contact Parent Central Services: Rose Barracks CIV 09662-83-2760, Main Post CIV 09641-83-6656 or CYSS website.

Price of school lunch to increase Beginning 3 Jan: School lunch prices at all Department of Defense Education Activity schools Outside the

Continental United States (OCONUS) will increase. The last price increase was a $0.10 per meal in 2004. The new increase is $.35 per full price meal making the new prices starting $2.40 for Elementary Students and $2.55 for Secondary Students. Families qualifying for the Free and Reduced

Meal Program will not be impacted by the meal cost increases. The cost of a reduced-price meal will remain unchanged at 40 cents per meal. For more information on Free and Reduced meal eligibility requirements, contact your installation School Liaison Officer. For more information on the School Meal Program, visit www.shopmyexchange.com.

Grafenwoehr Elementary School 3 Jan: Return to School 6 Jan: STAR Assembly (December) 1:45 p.m. 16 Jan: No School MLK Jr day 19 Jan: Spelling Bee 1 p.m. 26 Jan: STAR Assembly 1:45 p.m. 27 Jan: No School Teacher Record Keeping Day 30 Jan: Third Quarter Begins The Grafenwoehr Elementary PTA has received great support so far this year from our parents. We would like to remind you that if you intended to join the PTA, it is not too late. Contact DSN 475-7133 or email for more information. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers

Mon.‑ Fri. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.‑ Fri. 8:15 a.m.‑2:35 p.m. CIV 09641‑837133 DSN 475‑7133

Vilseck Elementary School VES Vision: Vilseck Expects Success Continuous School Progress Goals: Goal 1: By 2016 all students will improve competency with numbers and operations as measured by increased performance on assessments. Goal 2: By 2016 all students will demonstrate improved reading comprehension through written and oral communication as measured by increased performance on assessments. PTSA Information can be found at VES.My-PTSA.org School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8:25 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. CIV 09662-832812 / 832673 DSN 476-2812/2673

Netzaberg Elementary School

19 Dec-2 Jan: Winter Break; No school.

10 Jan: 3rd

Annual Geography Bee; 4th-5

th Grades; MPR; 8:15 a.m. POC: Email

16 Jan: Martin Luther King Day; No school. 26 Jan: End of 2

nd Quarter

27 Jan: Teacher Workday; No school. Netzaberg Elementary School Job Openings: Looking for a great place to work while your child is in school and still have school out days off? Don’t wait; apply now for school year 2011-2012 jobs at Netzaberg Elementary School. If

interested, please apply for these or other continuous positions by following this link.. Parent Volunteers: We need and appreciate all of our parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Netzaberg Elementary School, please contact the school. We welcome your support. POC: Email Attendance Reminder: It’s the responsibility of the parent/guardian to report student absences to the front office before 9:00a.m. Child Find: Netzaberg Elementary School’s Preschool Services for Child Development (PSCD) program is conducting screenings to identify strengths and concerns in a young child’s development. The free Child Find developmental screenings are provided for command sponsored children from age three to five years. Professional staff will screen motor, language, problem solving, social, and self-help skills, plus the child’s vision and hearing. In addition, parents will have an opportunity to ask questions about their child’s development. For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School, please call CIV 09645-917-9184 or DSN 472-9184.Child Find developmental screenings are held at DoDEA schools to assist parents in identifying the early warning signs that put young children at risk for learning delays and provide crucial early diagnosis and intervention. Netzaberg Elementary School Needs YOU. Netzaberg Elementary School partners with our parents and community to support the success of all students. Goal 1: Reading By 2016, all students will improve targeted reading comprehension skills across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments. The targeted reading skills are: Pre-reading skills in Pre-K—Kindergarten; Retelling and inferring in grades 1 – 2; and Summarizing and drawing conclusions in grades 3 – 5. Intervention: Explicitly teach targeted reading comprehension strategies through Think Alouds. Goal 2: Math By 2016, all students will improve their understanding of number sense and operational concepts across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments. Intervention: Explicitly teach students to think and talk about numbers through Number Talks. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m.-.2:35 p.m. CIV 09645-917-9185/9184/9313/DSN 472-9184/9313

Netzaberg Middle School 02 Jan: Students return to school from winter break 16 Jan: NO SCHOOL for students – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 26 Jan: End of the 2

nd Quarter

27 Jan: NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day Lunch accounts: Effective January 3, 2012, full price meals for elementary students will be S2.40 and secondary students will be charged $2.55. Households qualifying for the Free and Reduced Meal Program will not be impacted; the reduced price meal cost will remain at .40 cents per meal. To use the online service you will need to set up an account at http://www.mealpayplus.com/. If you are new to the area you will need to open a Horizon account at the PX or the school cafeteria. All lunch concerns need to be addressed to AAFES. You can also logon to www.odin.aafes.com/nutrition/08/index.html to set up your child’s account. Find us on Facebook: Like our page and you will always have access to the most update information about your student’s school. We will also be able to upload photos from the various activities. Parent volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering for the PTSA or other school committees, please contact the school. We welcome your support. POC: Email Attendance: If your son/daughter is going to be absent from school – notify us via the attendance mailbox: #NetzabergMSAttendanceStaff@eu.dodea.edu or call the attendance phone line: DSN 472-9233 (CIV 09645 917 9233) the email notification is the preferred method as this gives us an easy to refer to record. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri 7:30am–4:00 pm Mon-Fri 7:55am-2:40 pm CIV 09645-917-9232/9233/9229 DSN 472-9232

Vilseck High School 19 Dec – 2 Jan: NO SCHOOL – Winter Recess 7 Jan: Marksmanship Competition at Bamberg 13 – 14 Jan: Basketball Games at Ansbach 14 Jan: Wrestling Tournament at Hohenfels 16 Jan: NO SCHOOL – MLK Day Vilseck High School Tutoring Services for Students Free after-school tutoring is offered at VHS every Tuesday and Thursday. Student tutors are always needed to help out – all volunteers are eligible for service hours. Attendance E-Mail It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the school when their child will be absent. If your child will be absent, please call DSN 476-2573 or 09662-83-2573. You can also e-mail the attendance clerk at vilshs-attendance@eu.dodea.eduFree, Online Tutoring All U.S. military families can receive free online tutoring, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to http://www.tutor.com/military for more information. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers

Mon.‑Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon.‑Fri. 8:10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CIV 09662‑832864 / Fax 09662-832480 DSN 476‑2864

Was ist Los?

Get involved in the local scene

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 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. Jan 7: The Neumarkter Flohmarkt will take place at Jurahalle and the Volksfestplatz in 92318 Neumarkt from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Flea Market offers a variety of used things such as antiques, old collectibles and typical Bavarian items. Inside the Jurahalle you will find over 100 vendors and outside will be more than 50 - 100 additional vendors. Food and drinks will be sold. If you would like to sell items email anfrage@neumarkter-flohmarkt.de. All flea markets are listed here by zip code.

Winterdorf (Winter Village) Now - 31 Dec: in 95444 Bayreuth, city center. It's like a small Christmas market (but only FIVE stalls), where they sell

food and drinks and provide entertainment. For more, website.

Maximum Rock Night

Every first Saturday of the month: in 90441 Nuremberg, at the Hirsch, Vogelweiherstraße 66, ph 0911-429-414.

Two DJs will rock the "Hirsch". Every party offers special surprises and different music styles on the second floor. Admission is only 6 Euros pp.

Take a trip to Kronplatz with the Bavarian Ski Club! 13 – 16 Jan: Bavarian ski Club trip to Kronplatz and Sella Ronda over Martin Luther King weekend. Trip

includes transportation, 3 night lodging, 3 day lift passes, 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Cost: 300 Euros per person. Only a few spaces left! Sign up today by contacting John P. Macaras at DSN 475-8194 or email. Visit the Facebook page for a complete listing of upcoming trips, or email.

Concerts Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show 28 - 31 Dec: in 68161 Mannheim, at the Rosengarten (Mozartsaal), Am Rosengartenplatz 2, ph 0621-41060. 03 - 08 Jan: in 44135 Dortmund, at the Konzerthaus, Brückstr. 21, ph 0231-226-960. 10 - 15 Jan: in 46047 Oberhausen, at the König-Pilsener-Arena, Arenastraße 1, ph 0208-82-000 (ca. 80 km / 50 miles north of Cologne). 17 - 22 Jan: in 50668 Köln, at the Musical Dome, Goldgasse 1, ph 0221-57790 (right around the corner from Köln's Hauptbahnhof / main train station). 24 Jan. - 02 Feb: in 28195 Bremen, at the Musical Theater, Richtweg 7 - 13, ph 0421-333-7590 (ca. 130 km / 80 miles SW of Hamburg). Click here for all tickets (scroll through the pages to find the desired date and location). Die Happy 29 Dec: 8 p.m., in 63739 Aschaffenburg, at the ColoSaal, Rossmarkt 19, ph 06021-27239. Die Happy are one of the best German Rock bands, fronted by the great Marta Jandova. Tickets. Boys II Men 13 Jan: 8 p.m., in 10965 Berlin, at the Columbiahalle on Columbiadamm 13-21, ph 030-6981-2814. Tickets. 14 Jan: 8:30 p.m., in 50679 Köln, at the Essigfabrik, Siegburger Str. 110, ph 0221-997-4272. Ticket. 15 Jan: 8 p.m., in 90480 Nürnberg, Löwensaal, Schmausenbuckstr. 166. Tickets. 17 Jan: 8 p.m., in 65185 Wiesbaden, at the Rhein-Main-Halle, Rheinstraße 20, ph 06111-44245 (ca. 40 km / 25 miles west of Frankfurt). Tickets. Chickenfoot 19 Jan: 8 p.m., in 40591 Düsseldorf, at the Mitsubishi-Electric-Halle (aka Philipshalle), Siegburger Str. 15, ph 0211-775-057 (ca. 40 km / 25 miles north of Cologne). Tickets. Chickenfoot is the latest "supergroup" with Sammy Hagar (Van Halen), Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani on guitar, and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Coppelius Thu., 19 Jan. 2012, 8 p.m., in 90441 Nürnberg, at the Hirsch, Vogelweiherstraße 66, ph 0911-429-414. Tickets. Duran Duran Tue., 24 Jan., 8:30 p.m., in 81671 München / Munich, at the Tonhalle, Grafinger Str. 6, ph 089-672-0880. Tickets. Thu., 26 Jan., 8 p.m., in 04159 Leipzig, Haus Auensee, Gustav-Esche-Straße 4, ph 0341-4651-600. Tickets. Sat., 28 Jan., 8 p.m., in 44139 Dortmund, at the Westfalenhalle 1, Rheinlanddamm 200 (ca. 100 km / 60 miles NE of Cologne). Tickets. Tue., 31 Jan., 8 p.m., in 10965 Berlin, at the Columbiahalle on Columbiadamm 13-21, ph 030-6981-2814. Tickets will become available here. Guano Apes on tour 26 Jan. - 08 Feb. 2012. Click here for a tour overview. 26 Jan: 8 p.m., in 80639 München / Munich, at the Backstage Werk, Reitknechtstraße 6. Tickets. 29 Jan: 8 p.m., in 68163 Mannheim, at the Maimarkt Club, Xaver-Fuhr-Straße 101. Tickets.