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DECEMBER 2017 TOWER BARRACKS & ROSE BARRACKS

HOLIDAY EDITION

ACS . LIBRARY . SPORTS . PERFORMING ARTS . OUTDOOR RECREATION . SPECIAL EVENTS

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FAMILY AND MWR PHONE DIRECTORY TOWER BARRACKS

ROSE BARRACKS

Family and MWR Directorate, B539..........................526-9057 Army Lodging, B619.................................................. 475-1700 Arts & Craft Center, B607..........................................475-6101 Automotive Skills Center, B528................................. 475-6239 BOSS, B150................................................................475-8822 Bowling Center, B612................................................ 475-6177 Child Development Center, B260.............................. 475-7180 FCC Provider Coordinator, B539................................526-9059 Java Cafe’ Bar & Grill, B612....................................... 475-8252 Library, B445............................................................. 475-1740 NAF Civilian Personnel, B539.................................... 526-2081 Physical Fitness Center, B170.................................... 475-9007 School Liaison Officer, B539...................................... 526-9042 Special Events Coordinator, B607 .............................476-2948 Value Added Tax (VAT) Office, B539.......................... 526-9031 Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation, RC600................475-8529 Youth Sports & Fitness, B547.................................... 475-6655 Hunting, Fishing & Sport Shooting, RC600................475-8529

Army Community Service......................................... 476-2650 Army Lodging, B275..................................................476-1700 Automotive Skills Center, B711.................................476-2521 Bowling Center, B2201..............................................476-2576 Child Development Center, B2234............................476-2651 School Age Center, B2237.........................................476-2556 Java Café, B607.......................................................... 476-2360 Library, B227.............................................................. 476-1740 Java Café at the Library, B227....................................476-3699 Parent Central Services, B224...................................476-2760 Physical Fitness Center, B323....................................476-2214 The Zone Sports Bar, B607........................................476-2460 Warrior Zone, B607...................................................476-2942 Youth Center, B1706..................................................476-3144

"475" Civilian Prefix 09641-83-XXXX "476" Civilian Prefix 09662-83-XXXX "526" Civilian Prefix 09641-70-526-XXXX

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NETZABERG Child Development Center, B9010............................475-9478 School Age Center, B9010.........................................475-9490 Youth Center, B9080..................................................475-9393

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WILD B.O.A.R. OUTDOOR RECREATION Join us as we travel to several beautiful Christmas Markets throughout Europe.

PRAGUE

December 3

Visit the Golden City of Europe and celebrate Christmas a little early with one of Europe’s most beautiful markets! Tour the historic part of town to see various famous sights, including the Astronomical Clock and the Charles Bridge. Afterwards, enjoy lunch, do some shopping, visit museums, walk to the castle and discover the cathedral. Most of the roads are cobblestone, so please wear comfortable shoes. Price: $49/adult, $39/child ages 3-12, $10/child under 3

DRESDEN

December 9

The traditional Christmas Market in Dresden, with its romantic and festive charm, is an inspiration in itself, a real treasure trove for traditional handmade crafts. There is a little something for everyone: Christmas pyramids, smoking figures and candleholders from Erzgebirge Mountains, indigo-dyed printed textile products and pottery from Lusatia, gingerbread from Pulsnitz, filigree lace products from Plauen, Herrenhut Advent stars, blown glass tree decorations from Lauscha, and of course specialties from Dresden itself, such as the traditional “Pflaumentoffel,” a chimneysweep figure made of dried prunes. Visitors can also watch the carvers, glass-blowers and bakers in action at the crafts market. Price: $49/adult, $39/child ages 3-12, $10/child under 3

MUNICH

December 16

Munich’s Christmas Market, which dates back to the 14th century, is held on the Marienplatz in the heart of the city center. Town records first mention a ”Nicholas Market” in the Kaufinger Strasse near the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) in 1642. Back then, just like today, the Munich Christmas Market offers traditional Bavarian and unique Christmas gifts, including wood carvings from Oberammergau, gingerbread (Lebkuchen) from Nuremberg and notably some exquisite glassware from the Bavarian Forest. A variety of other Christmas Markets are spread throughout Munich, such as the Tollwood and the medieval Christmas Markets. Price: $39/adult, $29/child ages 3-12, $10/child under 3

LEIPZIG

December 23

Leipzig Christmas Market dates all the way back to 1458. With more than 250 twinkling stalls located in the historic town center, Leipzig Christmas Market is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. Traditionally, the main area of the Christmas Market is in the Marktplatz (market square), where visitors will be amazed by a Saxon spruce Christmas tree over 65 feet in height, and will enjoy a wide variety of performances at the market square stage. Leipzig also has a traditional Finnish village with food and traditional Finnish sweaters, coats and crafts. Price: $39/adult, $29/child ages 3-12, $10/child under 3

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SEASONAL RENTAL THROUGH APRIL 2018 (include free monthly maintenance) Alpine Ski Or Snowboard Set $350 adult | $190 child under 12 Cross Country Ski Set | $175

DECEMBER SCHEDULE 2-3 3 5 7 9 9 9-10 11 11 12 14 16 16-17 17 19 21 23 23 23 26 28 30

Ski/Snowboard at Soelden* Christmas Market: Prague* Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Christmas Market: Dresden Top Rope Belay Certification Ski/Snowboard at Stubai* NITROX Diving Top Rope Belay Certification Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Christmas Market: Munich Ski/Snowboard at Ischgl* Two Castles Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Christmas Market: Leipzig Ski/Snowboard at Grosser Arber Top Rope Belay Certification Late Night Climbing Late Night Climbing Ski/Snowboard at Grosser Arber

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LIBRARIES LIBRARY ELF ON THE SHELF

Tower Barracks Library, December 2-22 Hi! My name is Jingles, I am the new library elf on the shelf and having fun in the Tower Barracks Library. You can have fun too! Pick up a BINGO board from the nice people at the front desk and look for me every day. When you have a BINGO, you win a prize! Merry Christmas! For ages 3-10. One prize per child.

PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIIME

Tower Barracks Library, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Rose Barracks Library, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, projects and more. The Story Hour programs are designed for children aged 0-4 and their caregivers.

STORY TIME WITH SANTA

Tower Barracks Library, December 13, 10 a.m.

Rose Barracks Library, December 14, 10 a.m.

Santa will be coming to the library during our regular 10 a.m. story time! Hear Christmas stories read by the big guy himself! And perhaps he’ll have a treat for you as well. Have you been naughty or nice? Great opportunity to have your child’s picture taken with Santa by library staff or with your own camera. Pictures taken by library staff will be emailed to parents.

STORY TIME CHRISTMAS BREAK

The Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks weekly Children's story time are taking a break from December 20, 2017 through January 03, 2018.

Regular story time will resume on January 10 at Tower Barracks Library and January 11 at Rose Barracks Library.

For more information concerning story time, please contact DSN 475-1740, CIV 09641-83-1740.

DECEMBER DISPLAY

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FIND 'JINGLES' THE LIBRARY ELF AND

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CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES Parent Central Services is the first stop for all your child care and program needs. Parent Central Services staff can assist you with finding the right Sport, Instructional Program or Middle School/Teen Activity just for your child or youth, and help you find a child care provider that suits your work schedule.

- Child Development Center Programs: Full-Day Childcare, Before and After School, Hourly, Part-Day and Part-Time Preschool and Strong Beginning - Family Child Care: Full-Day Childcare, Before and After School and Hourly - School Age Services Programs: Before and After School - Youth Services Programs: After School, Summer Camp, Trips, Dances, Homework Assistance and access to the Computer lab - Youth Sports and Fitness Programs: Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Baseball, Soccer, Track and Field - SKIESUnlimited Instructional programs: Piano, Flute, Recorder, Violin, Viola, Horseback riding, Karate, Dance, Gymnastics & Tumble, Kinder Gym, Creative Art Fundamentals and Story Time Art - Kids on Site hourly child care program

Other services include:

- On-line registration, enrollment and payment - Waitlist - Babysitter Referral - Family Child Care (FCC) Referral - German Kindergarten Referral - German Sports Club Referrals - Deployment & Respite Service - Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) - Volunteer/Sports Coaches Application

For assistance contact CYS Parent Central Services Rose Barracks, B224 DSN 476-2760/2658, CIV 09662-83-2760/2658 Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 8: a.m. - 5 p.m. / 5 - 6 p.m. by appointment only Closed Weekends & US Holidays usarmy.bavaria.imcom-fmwrc.list.cyss-info@mail.mil

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