march community information brief

Baumholder

Community Information Brief

March 30, 2011

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Building a Better Tomorrow….Today

Agenda

• April Awareness Campaigns

• April Theme

• Volunteers of the Month

• Volunteer of the Quarter

• Army Community Service

• Family & MWR

CYSS

Business Operations Division

Community Recreation Division

• Public Affairs Office

• Plans, Analysis & Integration

Office

• Community Chaplain

• AAFES

• Directorate of Human Resources

• Department of Emergency

Services

• Health Clinic

• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club

(BCSC)

Red Cross

Baumholder Girl Scouts

April Awareness Campaigns

Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities

Activity Event Date Location Description

Proclamation Signing 5 April

1630

Garrison Headquarters

Teen Center class TBD Teen Center Discuss safe dating

Awareness Tables 4, 12, 18 April CMR/PX/Clinic

Awareness Banners 1-30 April Main gates on Smith and

Wetzel

Free Movie

“Open Window”

19 April Yellow Ribbon Room View this powerful movie about a woman who

survives a sexual assault

Alcohol Bottle hangers 1 April Baumholder Exchange,

Shopette

Door hangers 6 April Housing Areas

Denim Day USA 28 April Community-wide In support of an overturned sexual assault case,

wear jeans to dispel myths surrounding sexual

assault

Self-Defense Class 21 April Mountaineer Build confidence through this informative aikido

class

Tips on-line 1-30 April (bi-weekly) FaceBook Awareness and prevention tips posted on ACS

FaceBook page

4Victim Advocate Hotline, 0162-270-8390


Child Abuse Awareness Month Activities

Activity Event Date Location Description

Art Contest K-12 1-15 April—Entries received

18 April—Entries judged

19-30 April—Entries Displayed

Various locations

Pinwheel Display 1-30 April Display of pinwheels representing the total

number of child abuse cases on Baumholder in

FY10

Proclamation Signing 7 April

1030

Garrison

Free Movie Night

“Precious”

10 May

1830-2030

Yellow Ribbon Room Free showing of the movie “Precious. “ This

movie is rated R, no children under 17 please.

Daily Parenting Tips/Activity

Calendar

1-30 April FaceBook—

Baumholder ACS

Blue Ribbon Tree 1-30 April ACS, Clinic, and various other

locations

Blue Ribbon Display 1-30 April Various locations Blue Ribbons will be displayed throughout the

installation as a reminder to all to help prevent

child abuse.

Awareness Tables 4, 12, 18 April CMR/PX/Clinic

Baumholder MS/HS Awareness

PresentationTBD Baumholder MS/HS

5Victim Advocate Hotline, 0162-270-8390


April Theme


Month of…

March Community Volunteers

of the MonthBuilding a Better Tomorrow….Today

• Army Community Service

– Rocio Brandau, Army Family Team Building

– Byron Warner, Information & Referral

– Emily Macias, Relocation Readiness

Community Volunteer

of the QuarterBuilding a Better Tomorrow….Today

• American Red Cross

– Heather Youngblood

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760

170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

Unit Volunteers of the Month


• Mrs. Jennifer Cauthen 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Cortney Diddle 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Beverly Camp 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Lucy Thornton 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Paige Vlieger 40th EN

• Mrs. Jennifer Hector 24th BSB

• Transforming to Better Meet Your Needs

– Now a Directorate

– Customers can expect to see ACS in more places

– No wrong door for services

ACS Transformation

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188


ACS Highlights



• Interviewing Techniques

– Mon, Apr 4 & 18, 12 – 1 p.m., at ACS

• En Espanol: Culture College 101

– Thurs & Fri, Apr 7 – 8 , 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., at ACS

• Baumholder Fight Club

– Mon, Apr 11, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at ACS

• Sponsorship Training

– Thurs, Apr 14, 2 – 3 p.m., at ACS

• Personal Financial Readiness for First Term Soldiers

– Mon, Apr 18, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at ACS

• AFTB Level III

– Mon – Wed, Apr 25 – 27, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at ACS

Family Advocacy Program



• Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Information Booth

– Apr 4 & 12, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at CMR; Apr 18 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., at PX

• Coping with Deployment (ages 0 – 5)

– Tue, Apr 5, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Get a Handle on it

– Wed, Apr 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at PX

• FAP Movie Night: Open Window – Rated R

– Tue, Apr 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room

• Women’s Power Hour

– Thurs, Apr 21, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Mountaineer

• Stress Management

– Thurs, Apr 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., at ACS

• Respite Care Provider Training

– Wed, Apr 6, 2 – 3 p.m., at ACS

• Spectrum Families

– Thurs, Apr 14, 12 – 1 p.m., at BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Moms of Multiples (MOMS)

– Tues, Apr 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m., at BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Communication& Your Child with Autism: Realizing Potential

– Thurs, Apr 21, 9:30 – 11 a.m., at ACS

• Autism Awareness class

– Fri, Apr 22, 1 – 2:30 p.m., at ACS

Exceptional Family Member

Program HighlightsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today


• Respite Care

– Temporary rest period for Family Members caring for EFM’s

– Must be enrolled in EFMP

– Complete application

– Certified, professional providers caring for your EFM

– Receive up to 40 hours maximum monthly care

– FREE care for qualifying Families

• Special Needs Library

– Special needs library open to the entire community

– Includes books, DVDs, online resources & special need products

– Open to Soldiers, Family members & providers.

– Check out between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., weekdays at EFMP office in ACS

– FREE

Exceptional Family Member

Program



Survivor Outreach Services



• Provides dedicated & comprehensive support to Survivors of

deceased Soldiers

• Functions as long term support personnel for Survivors

• Facilitates support groups, life skills education, & connects

Survivors with counseling resources

• Works closely with Benefits Coordinators, Casualty Assistance

Officers, & Army Long Term Family Case Management to ensure

Survivors receive necessary services

Family & MWR CYSS


• April: Month of the Military Child – The Strength of Our Future

– Parades

– Proclamation signing

– Egg hunt

– Kids fest

CYSS Parent Central Services, 485-7003

Parent Central Services, 485-7003

Family & MWR CYSS


• WIZARD OF OZ – Kids Spring Fest

– Sat, Apr 2, 1 – 4 p.m., Hall of Champions

– Ages 2 -12

– Prizes, games, arts & crafts, SKIES demonstrations

– Dress as you favorite character

– FREE

• Puppet Show

– Sat, Apr 2, 12:30 p.m. & 1:15 p.m., Wagon Wheel Theatre

– All ages

– Performed by the Rheinland Pfalz Polzei

– FREE


Family & MWR CYSS


• Easter Egg Hunt

– Sat, Apr 23, 12 -1:30 p.m., Location TBD – Dress for outside

conditions

– Ages 2 – 12 yrs

– Begins promptly at 12 p.m.

– Easter Bunny will visit, bring your camera

– Hotdogs, chips & drinks

– FREE

Family & MWR CYSS


• Become a Family Child Care provider

– Play an important role by providing quality in-home care

• Benefits

– Stay at home with your own children

– Earn extra money

– Training & college credits, Child Development Associate Credential

CYSS FCC Director, 485-6588

Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited



• SKIES CLASSES

– Tae Kwon Do, Aikido

– Classical Ballet

– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar

– KinderMusik Village, Our Time / KinderMusik ABC & Me

– Red, White & Blue Gymnastics

– Babysitters Course

– Volleyball

– Swimming

– Belly Dancing

– Cheerleading

• May use AFC benefits for all 14 SKIES types of classes & register

online at Webtrac


Family & MWR CYSS


• FREE FRG Childcare

– Apr 5 & Apr 6

– May 3 & May 4

– 6 – 8 p.m.

– Wetzel CDC

– Must be enrolled in CYSS & registered 2 weeks in advance

– FREE with Family Readiness Support Assistant coupon that evening

– Register online or call Parent Central Services

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html

• Fri, Apr 8 & May 20, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central

Services, BLDG 8743 or Webtrac online

• Cost: $16

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required

Family & MWR Parents Night Out



Family & MWR Saturday Child

Care

• Sat, Apr 16 & May 14

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent

Central Services, BLDG 8743 or Webtrac online

• Cost: $32

– May use respite hours/ or discount hours

• CYSS registration required



Family & MWR

Middle School & Teen

Middle School Teen, 485-6810


Educational Programs offered FREE of charge:

• Hired! Program Classes

– Apr 4: Following up on job leads

– Apr 11: Exploring career opportunities

– Apr 18: Choosing careers

– Apr 25: Career barriers

Family & MWR




• Apr 1: Movie Night at Teen Center– 6 – 10 p.m.

– FREE

• Apr 5: Month of Military Child – Birthday Party– Cake decorating

– 5 p.m.

– FREE Ice cream & cake

• Fill Easter Eggs for Post Egg Hunt– Apr 6, Apr 13 & Apr 20

• Apr 9 – 15: Spring Camp – Theme Ecology

Family & MWR




Special Events & Trips

• Apr 8: Trip to Europa Park in Rust6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

$50, Youth need to bring extra Euros for snack & meals

Sign – up by Apr 4

• Apr 13: Trip to Euro Disney Land in Paris5 a.m. – 11 p.m.

$80, Youth need to bring extra Euros for snack & meals

Sign – up by Apr 8

Family & MWR




• Apr 16: BBQ Teen Center– 6 – 8 p.m.

– FREE

• Apr 16 – 17: Area Wide Wise Guys Lock – In Teen Center– 12 p.m. – 12 noon

– Sign – up by Apr 9

– $25

• Apr 22: Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt– 8.30 p.m.

– FREE

• Apr 29: Spring Dance Teen Center– 7 – 9.30 p.m.

– FREE

Family & MWR Smith

School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

CYSS School Liaison Officer, 485-6968

• No School – Teacher Work Day– Apr 8

• Spring Recess – No School– Apr 11 – Apr 15

• PTO Spring Carnival – Apr 29, 4 – 7 p.m., school gym & parking lot

• Visiting Author – Kirby Larson– Apr 26, 8:15 a.m.

• Centralized Pre-Registration for School Year 2011-2012– Now – Apr 1

• Contact School Registrar for more information, 06783-67589

Family & MWR Wetzel



• Early Release – 11:01– Apr 7 – No lunch will be served

• No School – Teacher Work Day– Apr 8

• Spring Recess Begins – No School– Apr 11 – 15

• PTO Coffee & Crafts– Apr 20, 8:30 a.m., Parent Center

• Author Visit – Kirby Larson– Apr 29, 8:15 a.m.


• Contact School Registrar for More Information, 06783-66416

Family & MWR Middle/High



• Teacher Work Day – No School– Apr 8

• Spring Recess Begins – No School– Apr 11 – Apr 15

• Band Performance– Apr 28, Playhouse


• Contact School Registrar for More Information, 06783-67590

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Family & MWR

Arts & CraftsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• 2011 Spring Arts Festival

– Art project submissions accepted entire month of April

– Judging & award ceremony held in May

– Kid & adult categories: Painting, drawing, fabrics, cake decorating,

sculptures, jewelry, 3D Art, mixed media, & woodworking

– Pick up entry form after Apr 1, or email [email protected] to

request electronic form

mailto:[email protected]

Family & MWR Library

Library, 485-1740


• Month of the Military Child Story Time

– Wed, Apr 6, 3:30 p.m.

– Hear readings

– Create family gift

• National Library Week

– Apr 10 – 16

– Take our Library Quiz

– Prizes for every participant

• Child Abuse Prevention Month Lunch & Learn

– Mon, Apr 18, 12 p.m.

– Guest speaker

– Bring bag lunch & learn child nurturing skills

• Thursday Toddler Story Time

– 10:30 a.m.

– Pre-literacy for ages 2 – 3

– Word & finger plays, songs & games told in stories

– Approximately one hour

• Tuesday Children’s Story Time

– 3:30 p.m.

– Beginners program for ages 4 – 6

– Whole language, phonics, projects & crafts

– Approximately one hour

• Tuesday Anime Knock Out (AKO) Club

- 6:30 p.m., Adults 18 +

- Find out about Japanese animation & manga


Library, 485-1740



Library, 485-1740


• Library Adult & Family Programs

– Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) Strengths: Social, Family & Spiritual

• Book a Librarian

– Wed, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

– College research, academic assistance, web surfing

– By appointment

• Tuesday Homework Library Resources

– 5:30 p.m.

– Databases, research, ask a librarian; approximately one hour

• Young Adult Book Club

– Selected from Army Europe Libraries book kits

• Adult Book Club

– Selected from Army Europe Libraries book kits


Library, 485-1740


• Saturday Family Fun @ the Library

– Sat, 12 – 3 p.m.

– Family Friendly Wii video games

– Record a family Read-A-Long

– Create crafts or origami figures using library resources

• Sunday Foreign Film Discussions

– First two Sundays every month, 12 p.m.

– Watch selections from our collection

– Discussions follow each session

• Sunday Coupon Swap

– Sun, Apr 17, 2 p.m.

– Trade coupons & share savings with community

– Volunteers wanted

FMWR Entertainment, 485-7244

Family & MWR Entertainment


• World Class Illusionist Rob Lake

– Apr 19

– 5:30 p.m.

– Family friendly

– Wagon Wheel Theater

– FREE

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182


• Services & Programs

– Paintball Field

– Campground

– Fishing Pond

– Equipment Check Out Center

– Sport Shooting Range

– Archery Lessons

– Unit & Group Trips

– Hunting Program




• Apr 3 – 24 Sport Shooting Trap & Skeet Program

– Range open every Sunday

– 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 4 p.m.

• Apr 2 Paris City Express

– $75 per person, includes transportation

• Apr 8 – 11 Austria Ski Weekend Dorfgastein

– $385 per person

– Includes: 3 overnights with breakfast & dinner, 2 day ski pass,

transportation, & lessons




• Apr 16 Keukenhof Tulip Garden Holland

– $75 per person

– Includes: transportation & entrance fee to Keukenhof Garden

• Apr 23 Mountain Biking in Pirmasens

– $45 per person

– Includes: transportation & bike rental

• Apr 30 Keukenhof Tulip Garden Holland

– $75 per person

– Includes: transportation & entrance fee to Keukenhof Garden

• Archery – Sign up now & start making your bow for spring

Family & MWR

Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

Hall of Champions PFC, 485-6671

• Remembrance Day Memorial Run

– Apr 8

– Race begins at 8 a.m.

– Hall of Champions PFC

– Award categories: adult male, adult female, & children (18 & under)

– Pre-register at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center front desk

– Race day registration, 7 - 7:50 a.m.

– FREE

Family & MWR



• IMCOM Rugby league

– League begins TBD

– 6 p.m. practice time

– MP Field

– Adults, 18 +

– Participate & interact with other region/European teams

– FREE

– Sign up at Hall of Champions until Apr 29

Family & MWR


• Community Level Softball Tryouts

– May 2 – 16

– Mon – Thurs

– 6 – 8 p.m.

– Soldier Field

– Adults, 18 & up

– FREE Registration


Family & MWR


Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093

• Spring Splash for Youth

– Taught by American Red Cross certified water safety instructors

– Register at CYSS, $10 per person

– Various levels & times

– Spring break, Tue – Thurs, Apr 12 – 15

– Register Now – Apr 6

Family & MWR



• Learn-to-Swim for Adults


– Register at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895, $45 per person/session (8 lessons

per session)


• Saturday Sessions:

– Apr 23 – Jun 11, register now – Apr 21

• May Sessions: Wed & Fri

– May 4 – May 27, register now – Apr 28

Family & MWR



• Learn-to-Swim for Youth


– Register at CYSS, $45 per person/session (8 lessons per session)


• April Sessions:

– Apr 19 – Apr 29, register now – Apr 14

Family & MWR



• Learn-to-Swim for Youth Continued


– Register at CYSS, $45 per person/session (8 lessons per session)


• Saturday Sessions:

– Apr 23 – Jun 11, register now – Apr 21

• May Sessions: Tue – Thurs

– May 3 – May 18, register Apr 18 – Apr 28

Family & MWR



• Water Safety Instructor Course

– Mon – Sat, Apr 25 – Apr 30, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– Taught in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines

– Specific training to become a certified swimming instructor

– Baumholder Aquatics Facility

– Must be 16 years of age & pass a swim test on first day class

– Cost: $100 per person includes:

– Fundamental of Instructor Training Course

– Water Safety Instructor Training Course

– Course materials

• Registration: Now – Apr 21

• Register & Pay at the Arts & Crafts Center, BLDG 8895

Family & MWR


• Water Aerobics Classes

– Tue & Thurs: 6 – 7:00 p.m.

• Aqua Jogger Class

– Fri, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

– Targets stabilization muscles, strength building & cardio conditioning

• Adults 17 years +; youth 13+ actively participating with parent

• $4 per person/class, or $30 for 10 classes

• Purchase cards at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895


Family & MWR



• Deployment Activities

– Baumholder Aquatics Facility, BLDG 8897

– Family Float Night, Wed, Mar 30, 5 – 7 p.m.

– Water Polo Fun, Sat, Apr 9, 1 – 4 p.m.

– Aqua Jogger for Beginners, Fri, May 20, 5 – 6 p.m.

– Lifeguarding for Kids Day, Wed, Jun 8, 4 – 6 p.m.

– Teen Aquatics Activities Day, Sat, 12 noon – 4 p.m.

– Water Football, Sat, 1 – 4 p.m.

– FREE

Baumholder B.O.S.S

Team Baumholder - Home of Champions

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

• B.O.S.S. Activities

Apr 12 meeting, 4 – 6 p.m., Warrior Zone

Apr 16, Adopt-A-Road, 11 a.m. – Noon, meet by Power Zone

Apr 18 – 21, B.O.S.S. competes at DA level for best B.O.S.S. program

Apr 30, B.O.S.S. trip, Europa Park

Family & MWR Auto Parts Yard


Auto Parts Yard , 485-6684

• Seasonal change in hours of operation

– Begins Apr 18

– Tue – Fri, Noon – 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

– USAREUR training holidays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

– Closed Sun, Mon, & U.S holidays

Java Cafe, 485-6439

Java Cafe


• Cool Spring Coffee Specials

Blended Cookies and Cream

Blended French Vanilla

Blended Spiced Caramel

• Additional Changes

– Descriptions of coffee styles will be clear & interesting

– Slight price increase starting Apr 1 – first increase since 2007 opening

Rolling Hills Golf Course, 485-7299

Rolling Hills Golf Course


• Annual memberships, a gift that gives for a full year

– Show someone how much you care, or how much you want them out of

the house

• Unit Golf Tournaments

– Dates still available to have your unit golf outing

• New year, new gear

– Shop early for best selections on our new golf gear & clothing

– We special order what you want

Rheinlander Community Club, 485-6533


Rheinlander Community Club

• Easter Brunch

– Sun, Apr 24,10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

– Children 5 and under eat for FREE

– Children 6 – 9, $6; Children 10 – 15, $8; Adults, $15

• Menu– Coffee, iced tea, juice, milk & champagne

– Cold cut meats, bacon, sausage links, hash browns, rolls, scrambled

eggs, biscuits, french toast, pretzels, cereal, fresh fruit, yoghurts

– Salad bar, coleslaw, tomatoes & mozzarella, china kohl salad

– Pork tenderloin, chicken breast, beef roast, potatoes, vegetables, pasta,

shrimp, salmon filet, chicken fingers, macaroni & cheese, fish sticks, hot

dogs, corn dogs

– Ice cream

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Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events1 of 5


• Apr 2– Flea market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Apr 2 & 16– Flea market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.

• Apr 4– Market at Kirn, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Apr 7 – 10,– Easter Market at St. Wendel




• Apr 9– Baby and children Bazar, Birkenfeld, Jugendzentrum, 1.30 p.m.

• Apr 9 & 10– Hobby Artist Exhibition at Birkenfeld, Stadthalle

• Apr 15– The Beatles Story, Idar-Oberstein, Stadtheater, 8 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Apr 16 & 17– IVV Volksmarch in Rhaunen




• Apr 24– Easter Rock, Berschweiler, Dr. Darge Halle, 8 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Apr 24– Easter Concert, Ruschberg, Bürgerhaus, 8 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Apr 29– Musical Magics at Birkenfeld, Grosssporthalle Am Berg 8 p.m., Entrance

Fee

• Apr 29– Skate Contest, Idar-Oberstein, Hohlkaserne,

POC: Youth Administration City of Idar-Oberstein

• Apr 30– Witches Rock Night, Hettenrodt, Sportplatz, 8 p.m., Entrance Fee




• Environmental Clean-up Day Apr 9:

– Baumholder, 9 a.m., city lake

– Mettweiler, 9 a.m., Volunteer Fire Department

– Rohrbach, 9.30 a.m.

– Rückweiler, 9 a.m.

• Environmental Clean-up Day Apr 16:

– Ruschberg, 9 a.m.




• Apr 30, Raising of the May-Pole & Bon Fires, Witches Night:

– Baumholder, 6 p.m., Market Place & city lake

– Ruschberg, 7 p.m., Weiherplatz

– Fohren-Linden, 7 p.m., Bürger-Haus

– Berglangenbach, 7 p.m., Markthalle

– Rückweiler, Eckersweiler, Heimbach, Berschweiler

– Birkenfeld, 8 p.m., Talweiher

– Hoppstädten, 7 p.m., Mausemühle

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ICE Results thru 28 Feb 2011Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today

Chapel Community News

Baumholder Worship Services

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


• Traditional Protestant

– Chapel 1, Sun, 9:30 a.m.

• Contemporary Protestant

– Chapel Annex, Sun, 10 a.m.

• Gospel

– Chapel 1, Sun, 11 a.m.

– Bible Study, Wed, 6:30 p.m.

• Catholic Mass

– Chapel 2, Sun, 11 a.m.

• Catholic Daily Mass

– Mon – Fri, 12 p.m.

• Hispanic Fellowship

– Chapel 1, Fri, 7 p.m.

Chapel Community News

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


• Youth Trip

– Shorebreak Retreat

– Apr 8 – 16

• Special Services – Catholic

– Reconciliation Service, Apr 19, 5:30 p.m.

– Holy Thursday Mass, Apr 21, 5:30 p.m.

– Good Friday Communion Service, Apr 22, 5:30 p.m.

– Easter Vigil Mass, Apr 23, 8:30 p.m.

• Special Services – Combined Protestant

– Easter Sunrise Service, Apr 24, 7 a.m.

• Prayer Breakfast

– Apr 7, 7 a.m., DFAC, breakfast cost: $2.30

PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Baumholder AAFESBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Military Star Promotion

– Apr 15 – 21

– Easter Goodies/ Easter Dress, $50 min. purchase, 15% off

• Military Star Promotion

– Apr 22 – 28, Spring fashions/ Handbags, $149 min. purchase, 10 % off

• Meet the Manager

– Apr 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Main Exchange

– Voice your concerns or opinions

PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Baumholder AAFESBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• E10/ Super E10 Fuel Information

– Currently gasoline in Germany, including AAFES contains 5% ethanol

– New German law requires the addition of another gasoline, E10

– Contains 10% ethanol (bio-fuel)

– Bio-fuels produce fewer greenhouse gases for future generations

– Will be clearly marked at AAFES & ESSO’s

– Not suitable for all vehicles, check with manufacturer or car manual

– If in doubt, don’t use it

• Additional Information

– Vehicle manufacturer websites or

www.dat.de/e10

www.adac.de/e10

www.vdik.de

www.kfzgewerbe.de

www.bdbe.de

www.bmu.de/e10

http://www.kfzgewerbe.de/

http://www.kfzgewerbe.de/

CTC, 485-6664

Central Texas College


• Spring Term – Register now!

CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Dates & Meeting Times TBD (Contact Field Rep. for information)

• For information on classes & distance education go to

http://europe.ctcd.edu/

• Instructors needed in Automotive Technology

http://europe.ctcd.edu/

UMUC, 485-6178

University of Maryland University College


• Spring Session - Register now!

LIBS 150 – Information Literacy and Research Methods

Hybrid, Face to face portion – Apr 30, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Online portion – Apr 30 – May 14

(GoArmyEd # 46946)

SPCH 101 – Introduction to Public Speaking

Dates & Meeting Times TBD

(Contact Field Rep. for information)

• For information on classes & distance education go to

www.ed.umuc.edu

http://www.ed.umuc.edu/

Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332 Hours:

• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuition Assistance, Academic, Accreditation, GI Bill, Financial Aid

Online & Distance Education program counseling

Counselor is available for unit & FRG briefings

• Computer Lab: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Limited printing available for education & leader development only

Assistance with ACCP & Army eLearning

• Testing: Mon & Fri, 8 – Noon, Tue – Thurs, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. APT, DANTES, CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT, GED & proctored college exams

Closed 12:00 –1:00 p.m. for lunch

• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays

Education Center, 485-7557

Education Center Hours


Education Center, 485-7557

FAST Class - GT Improvement


• Apr 4 – Apr 26

• Mon – Fri, 1 – 5 p.m.

• No Class Meetings on U.S. & USAREUR Training Holidays

• Enroll at the Education Center, BLDG 8332 (Ironworks)

• Commander Approval Required

• TABE pre-test is Required to Enroll

Director of Human Resources, 485-7533

Director of Human Resources


Do you want to start a Home Based Business?

– Obtain a HBB Packet from the DHR, Bldg 8681

– Request goes through screening process (AAFES, DFMWR & Legal), then

Garrison Commander for approval/disapproval (takes 3 – 4 weeks)

– If approved, individual takes approval to Host Nation (HN) Verbandsgemeinde

for processing & proof of compliance with HN Laws

– May be liable for HN income, sales & business taxes

Postal Service Center


Following Price Changes Effective Apr 17 for Retail Customers:

– Prices will also change for other mailing services

– Detailed pricing information is available online at www.usps.com/prices

Type Current Price Change

First-Class Mail Letters (1 oz.) $0.44 None

First-Class additional ounces $.17 $0.20

Postcards $.28 $0.29

Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.) $.79 $0.80

Letters to other international destinations $0.98 None

Postal Service Center, 485-8771

Postal Service Center, 485-8771

Postal Service Center


• New E-Mail Notification System

– Will notify customers of package(s) arrival

– 2 email addresses authorized to be on file

– Recommend using your AKO e-mail account

– Can use commercial e-mail address (Yahoo, Hot Mail, AOL, etc.)

– Registration forms available at CMR pickup window

– Implementation by May 1

Prussman Ave.

Note: The city of Baumholder will be resurfacing the intersection outside of Prussman

Gate for approximately 2 weeks. During resurfacing Prussman Gate will be closed for

vehicle traffic the primary entry and exit point for Smith Barrack will be the Artillery Gate.,

but pedestrians will be permitted.

Road Resurfacing Outside of Prussman Gate

Kennedy Allee

Department of Emergency Services



Department of Emergency Services

Prussman Gate

Artillery GateL169 Ringstrasse

L169 Ringstrasse

L348 Berschweiler Strasse

Aulenbacher Strasse

North Tank Trail

Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

Baumholder Health Clinic


Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs

• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Class

– Held at requested location

– 1 hour class

– April topics: infant immunizations, STD awareness & public health

awareness

– May topics: Women’s health, Lyme Disease, World No Tobacco Day,

Hepatitis, Asthma awareness

• Call Public Health for additional details at DSN, 485-7312

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Upcoming Community Events

• Physical Medicine’s ARMY MOVE – Lose weight & start exercising

– Apr 7 (Phase I)

– Apr 28 (Phase II)

– 8 a.m.

– FREE

– Open to Family members & Active Duty

• Self-manage weight loss by learning, discussion, & support– 1 hour of Physical Therapy

– 1 hour of Nutrition

– 1 hour of Behavioral Health

• Call Physical Therapy Department at DSN, 485-6357






• Immunizations Q & A with Immunization Nurse

– Apr 26, CMR, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Lyme Disease Outreach in partnership with Veterinary Clinic

– May 5, time & location to be announced

• World Hepatitis Day

– May 19, time & location to be announced







• Asthma Awareness Outreach with Clinic Nurses

– May 25, Health Clinic, 8 – 9:30 a.m., refreshments provided

• World No Tobacco Day, May 31

– May 31, Health Clinic lobby, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., prizes for participating






Spring Sports Physicals

• Make a Wellness Appointment

– Appointment can be made 28 days out from the date you desire

– Under 4 years old need completed questionnaire & forms listed below

– Ages 5 -18 only need forms listed below

• Forms Needed

– Child Youth Services (CYS) Part A&B

– Allergy Action Plan (if allergies are present)

– Asthma Action Plan (if diagnosed with asthma)

– Medication Plan (if taking medications)



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Upcoming Clinic Closures

• Fri, Apr 8, (Training Holiday)

– Reduced number of appointments

• Mon, Apr 11 (Training Holiday)

– Clinic closed


Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Underground Dining– Sat, Apr 2, 6 p.m., The Dubliner, Ramstein

• Trip to St. Wendel Easter Market

– Sun, Apr 10, 10:30 a.m., meet in Rheinlander Parking lot to carpool

• Luncheon Pajama Party– Thurs, Apr 21, 11 a.m., at Rheinlander

• May 13 – 15: Spring Bazaar

– Volunteers needed for coordination & execution of event

• Sign up now & have your membership roll over to next year

BCSC President, 06738-1851018


Health & Safety Classes



• Get certified!

― Adult, child, & infant First Aid, CPR, & proper use of AED

― $45.00, pre-registration & payment required

― Minimum of three people required to hold a class

― Groups may schedule a private class

• Interested in becoming a CPR instructor?

― FREE training with the agreement to teach at least two community

courses

Volunteer Position Openings



• Health Clinic

― Greeter for front desk lobby

― Medical records

• Veterinary Clinic

― Certified veterinary technicians

• Red Cross Station

― Special event volunteers

― CPR & babysitter instructor

― Disaster/Event Aid

― CPR/First Aid & Babysitter Instructor

― Blankets for Babies

Baumholder Girl Scouts


Girl Scouts, 0160-916-04699

• Mother & Daughter Masquerade Ball

– Fri, May 20, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

– Ticket sales begin: Mon, Apr 18, Smith Elementary, school hours or

– Scout Hut, 2 – 3 p.m.

– 20 Euro for ages 11 – adult

– 15 Euro for ages 10 & under

– More information email: [email protected]

– Facebook: Baumholder Girl Scouts


Community Information Brief


• Community Information Brief Proposed Changes

– Change to Community Events Fair

– Every other month, starting May 25, at Rheinlander

– Time 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

– Local Host Nation venders at Fair to offer discounts

– Information & service booths from on-base agencies

– Family friendly

– Open seating

– More changes to be announced


Deadline for SlidesCommunity Information Brief – April 13, 2011

Community Events Fair – May 4, 2011

• All slides must be submitted no later than Apr 13 to be included inthe interim April Community Information Brief

• All slides must be submitted no later than May 4 to be included in the May Community Events Fair

• Send slides to Johanna Lynn Kelly at: [email protected]

• Community Events Fair training, Apr 5 and Apr 12, 2 – 3 p.m., at ACS

• Thank you for attending today

• Community Events Fair will be May 25, 10:30 a.m., Rheinlander


QUESTIONS?



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