Baumholder
Community Information Brief
December 1, 2010
Photo Courtesy of David Delisio
Agenda
• December Theme
• Volunteers of the Month
• Family & MWR
Army Community Service
CYSS
Business Operations Division
B.O.S.S.
• Public Affairs Office
• Plans, Analysis & Integration
Office
• Community Chaplain
• AAFES
• Directorate of Human Resources
• Baumholder Legal Center
• Veterinary Clinic
• Health Clinic
• Warrior Transition Unit (WTU)
• Civilian Misconduct Action
• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club
(BCSC)
Red Cross
United Service Organizations (USO)
December Themes
Universal Human Rights Month Identity Theft Prevention &
Awareness Month
How do you protect yourself from identity
theft?
To fight for human rights is to fight for
diversity & universal rights
Community Volunteers
of the Month
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category
Ifeanyi Asonye
• Family & MWR Community Award
Magdalena Ayala - FMWR
• Private Organization
Brandalyn Harvey - Red Cross
170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
November Unit Volunteers of the Month
• Mrs. Jennifer Bierman 3-4 IN
• Mrs. Amanda Ladd 2-18 IN
• Mrs. Peggy Hall 4-70 AR
• Mrs. Kimberly Carranza 1-84 FA
• Mrs. Jessica Adkins 40th EN (502 MI)
• Mrs. Elizabeth Morin 24th BSB
170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
December Unit Volunteers of the Month
• Mrs. Gabby Herrera 3-4 IN
• Mrs. Kristina Fusari 2-18 IN
• Mrs. Melanie Padilla 4-70 AR
• Mrs. Courtney Sanders 1-84 FA
• Mrs. Ann Detavernier 40th EN
• Mrs. Jessi Healy 24th BSB
• R.O.C.K.
– Tue, Dec 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wed & Thurs, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at
ACS
• German Cuisine, Customs & Culture
– Wed, Dec 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS
• Federal Resume Building
– Every Wed, 3 – 4 p.m., at ACS
• Rüdesheim Trip
– Fri, Dec 10, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., meet at ACS
• Mainz Trip
– Fri, Dec 17, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., meet at ACS
ACS Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• Newborn Network
– Fri, Dec 3,10 & 17, 9 – 10 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• Moms of Multiples (MOMS)
– Tue, Dec 7 & 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• Say it Right!
Tue, Dec 7, 12 – 1 p.m., at ACS
• Coping with Deployment (Pre-Teen/Teen)
Tue, Dec 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
Family Advocacy Program
Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• Comprehensive Soldier Fitness is for Spouses & DA Civilians
too
• Take the Global Assessment Tool (GAT) at:
– www.army.mil/csf
• Resiliency, Module 1- Spouses
Thurs, Dec 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at ACS
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• AFTB Level II
– Dec 7 – 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Red Cross
• Volunteer Professional Development Luncheon (PDL)
– Mon, Dec 13, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS
• VMIS OPOC Training
– Wed, Dec 15, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS
• Volunteer Orientation
– Mon, Dec 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., at ACS
AFTB/ AVCC/ AFAP
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• AFAP
– Army’s primary tool to communicate to leaders issues of importance to
Soldiers, Retirees, Family members & DA civilians
• AFAP Conference
– Jan 19 – 20 at the Rheinlander Community Club
• Submit your issues to ACS to be entered in the Conference
– Submission must be received by Sun, Jan 2
– To submit contact [email protected]
• Contact ACS by Fri, Jan 14 to reserve spot as a Delegate
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• Key Caller Training (formerly POC Training)
Fri, Dec 3, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• FRL Council
Tue, Dec 7, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Battlemind for Spouses
Tue, Dec 14, 9 – 10 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Coping with Separation
Tue, Dec 14, 10 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Managing Expectations
Tue, Dec 14, 11 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• CARE Team Training
Tue, Dec 17, 9 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
Mobilization & Deployment
Program
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• Now accepts Credit Cards
Pay with Visa or MasterCard Debit or credit card
Registration & payment online
Request your password online
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html
Parent Central Services, 485-7003
Family & MWR CYSS
Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited
SKIES, 485-6641
• Current Classes
– Tae Kwon Do
– Classical Ballet
– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar
– Kinder Music Village
– Aikido
– Red, White and Blue Gymnastics
– Basketball Fundamentals
– Step Dancing
– Babysitters Course
SKIES Instructors Needed. Registration & enrollment: BLDG 8743
• Fri, Dec 3 & Jan 7
• 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 non-deployed, $8 deployed
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Family & MWR Parents Night Out
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Family & MWR Saturday Child
Care
• Sat, Dec 18 & Jan 22
• 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 non-deployed, $16 deployed
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
• Smart Girls Trip to Chili’s & Monte Mare Pool – Fri, Dec 3, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m., $9 per person, register by Wed, Dec 1
• Disco Ice Skating, Zweibrücken Arena – Sat, Dec 4, 6 – 11 p.m., $15 per person includes admission & skate rental,
register by Wed, Dec 1
• Babysitting Class – Sat, Dec 4 &18,12 – 5 p.m., FREE
• BGCA Art Exhibition – Mon, Dec 6, Mail Room for one week
• Deployment Teens Speak – Wed, Dec 8, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., chance for youth to discuss issues
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
• Cologne Christmas Market and Chocolate Factory– Sat, Dec 11, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. $20 per person, register by Sat, Dec 4
• Simple Holiday Cooking Program & Gift Making – Wed, Dec 15, 4 p.m., FREE
• Wise Guys Lock-In– Fri, Dec 17 to Sat, Dec 18, 9 p.m. – 8 a.m., FREE, register by Mon, Dec 13
• Community Service Project, Cookie Baking for the Ponds Guards – Mon, Dec 20, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., FREE
• Trip to Sternenland in Idar-Oberstein – Wed, Dec 22, 1 – 6 p.m., 7th & 8th graders, $7 per person, register by Fri, Dec 17
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
• Snowboarding, Skiing and Sledding Trip to Erbeskopf
– Tue, Dec 28,10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $20 per person for ski lift & FREE for youth
sledding, register by Wed, Dec 22
• International Dining Out at the Mexican Cantina in Kaiserslautern
– Wed, Dec 29, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Bring Euros or Dollars to pay for their dinner,
register by Mon, Dec 27
• New Year’s Dance
– Thurs, Dec 30, 7 – 9:30 p.m., FREE
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
Baumholder Middle/High School
• Basketball Games at Hall of Champions– Sat, Dec 4, 4 p.m., Baumholder HS vs. AF North
– Fri, Dec 10, 4 p.m., Baumholder HS vs. Weisbaden
• Wed, Dec 8, Band Concert, 6 p.m., High School Gym
• Thurs, Dec 16, Acceleration Day, Earliest day for Credit Withdraw
• Dec 20 – Jan 3, Winter Recess, No School
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Wetzel Elementary School
• Thurs, Dec 16, Acceleration Day, Earliest day for Credit Withdraw
• Fri, Dec 17, Early Release, 11:01
• Dec 20 – Jan 3, Winter Recess, No School
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
Smith Elementary School
• Fri, Dec 3, Popcorn Friday
• Thurs, Dec 16, Acceleration Day, Earliest day for Credit Withdraw
• Dec 20 – Jan 3, Winter Recess, No School
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
• Workshop: Building Resilience in Military Children & Teens
– Teach parents & caregivers on how to help military children build
resilience during deployments & stressful times
– Presented by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, USAG-Baumholder,
CYSS & DODDS
– Featuring Dr. Ken Ginsburg, MD, MS ED, FAAP
– Mon, Dec 6, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Rheinlander Community
– FREE, but space limited
– RSVP to [email protected]
Hill Top Theater, 485-7244
Family & MWR
Entertainment
• Hill Top Theater – Auditions
– Come take part in the family musical, The Music Man
– Opportunity for the whole family to perform together
– Famous music like “76 Trombones” & “The Wells Fargo Wagon”
– Preteens, Teens, & adults are needed
– Auditions held Dec 13, 14 & 15 at the Hill Top Theater at 7 p.m.
– Rehearsals begin Jan 3
Arts & Crafts, 485-6687
Family & MWR
Arts & Crafts
• Photos with Santa at the Arts & Crafts
– Call to schedule your family Christmas photos
– $7.50 sitting fee (not including photos)
– Photos are by appointment only
• Santa suit rental
– $25 per day, per suit
– $50 refundable rental deposit to reserve
– Reservations are first come, first serve
Arts & Crafts, 485-6687
Family & MWR
Arts & Crafts
• Want to know what’s going on at the Baumholder Arts & Crafts?
• Sign up for our monthly newsletter
– Find out about new offers & sales
– Get the complete class schedule for the upcoming month
– Read up on our available group discounts
– Email to [email protected] to be added to our list
Library, 485-1740
Family & MWR Library
• Children’s Story Time
– Ages up to 5 years old
– Crafts and/or games follow stories
– Every Thurs in Dec, 10:30 a.m.
– Story Time lasts approximately one hour
– FREE
• Library hours: Mon – Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri closed, Sat &
Sun 12 – 5 p.m.
• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil
• Library Book Club
– Ages 18+
– Book discussions
– Wed, Dec 15 at Noon
– Approximately one hour
– FREE
– Books are selected from library homepage/public catalog Book Kit list
Family & MWR Library
Library, 485-1740
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
• Historic train & Christmas Market trip
– Dec 11
– $35 (bus transport to Ottweiler & return, roundtrip train tickets, entrance fee to market)
– The Ostertalbahn train links Ottweiler & Schwarzerden & stops to visit a Holiday Market
• Christmas Markets:
– Dec 3, Bernkastel Kues
– Dec 4, Strassburg France
– Dec 11, Cologne
– Dec 18, Rothenburg
– Dec 19, Heidelberg
• Paris City Express Day Bus Trip
– Dec 4, $59 per person
For details on price & departure times call Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
• Ski Interlaken Switzerland, Eiger Region in Grindelwald
– Dec 7 – 9, Jan 7 – 9, & Jan 28 – 30
– $269 per person, non-skier rates available
– 2 nights in hostel, 2 day ski pass, transportation, FREE beginner ski/ snowboard lessons
– Departs Baumholder on Fri, 6 p.m., returns Sun, 10 p.m.
• Black Forest Ski/Snowboard Day Trip to Feldberg
– Dec 11 & 18, Jan 22 & Feb 4
– $70 per seat, includes transportation, ski/snowboard rental, free beginner ski lessons
– Lift passes are not included. Bring Euro for food & drinks
• Ski Gasteiner Valley in Austria
– Jan 14 – 17, Feb 18 – 21
– $385 per person, non-skier rates available
– 3 Overnights in Hotel With Breakfast & dinner, 2 day ski pass, transportation, FREE
beginner ski/ snow board lessons
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671
FREE Adult Sports Extravaganza
• Tue, Dec 21, Sports office sign-up deadline
• Games played at Hall of Champions, double elimination format
– Mon, Dec 27, 2 p.m., Volleyball, 6 person teams
– Tue, Dec 28, 2 p.m., Basketball, 5 person teams
– Wed, Dec 29, 2 p.m., Dodge Ball, 6 person teams
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• Dec Learn-to-Swim for Youth
– American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors
– Tue, Wed & Thurs, Dec 1 – 16
– Various times & levels
– Register at CYSS
– $45 per person, per session (8 lessons per session)
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• Dec Learn-to-Swim for Adults
– American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors
– Wed & Fri, Dec 1 – 17, 6 – 6:50 p.m.
– Beginner levels (Levels 1, 2, & 3)
– $35 per person, per session (6 lessons per session)
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• “Winter Break Splash” for Youth Ages 3 +
– Learn about water safety and have swimming level assessed for proper
placement into the Learn-to-Swim Program
– American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors
– Partnership between CRD Aquatics & CYSS SKIES
– No certification awarded
– Tue, Wed & Thurs
– Session 1, Dec 21 – 23
– Session 2, 28-30 Dec 28 – 30
– Register at CYSS until Dec 16
– $10.00 per person, per session (3 lessons per session)
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• Water Aerobics Classes
– Wed & Fri, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
– Adults, 17 years +; youth 13+ actively participating with parent
– $4.00 per person/class, or $30.00 for 10 classes
– Purchase cards at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• The Naughty & Nice List Fitness Program
– Dec 6-23
– Hall of Champions PFC, Mountaineer PFC or location of your choice
– Receive fitness incentives for remaining on “Nice List”
– Personal trainers track workouts, hold participants accountable & provide
fitness routines for “naughty days”
– Participants eligible to win FREE personal training sessions
– Adults, 18+
– FREE
– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• Winter Sports Conditioning Program
– Through – Feb 23
– Train to improve your performance in snowboarding & skiing
– Learn techniques for injury prevention
– Adults, 18+
– FREE
– Program times & locations arranged through Fitness Coordinator
– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• Jingle Bell Jog
– Sat, Dec 11, 9 a.m. start time, Hall of Champions PFC
– Open to all ages
– Race day registration, 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
– T-shirts for the first 100 finishers
– FREE registration
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
• Community Level Women’s League Basketball Tryouts
– Mon, Dec 6, 6 p.m. start time, Hall of Champions
– Ages 18+
– Participate in IMCOM basketball league & tournaments
– FREE registration
– Sign-up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Baumholder B.O.S.S
• B.O.S.S meets every 1st & 3rd Tue of the month
– Time: 3:30 p.m.
– Warrior Zone, BLDG 8667, Smith Barracks, next to the Java Café
• Dec meetings: Tue, Dec 7 & 21
• Open to all single Soldiers from any branch of service
• FREE
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Baumholder B.O.S.S
• HALO REACH Tournament
– Fri, Dec 10, 6:30 p.m., Interim Warrior Zone
– FREE admission, food & drinks
– Prizes
– 1st Place: Halo Reach XBOX 360 gaming console, Halo Reach
game & a B.O.S.S fleece
– 2nd Place: $100 AAFES Gift Card & a B.O.S.S T-shirt
– 3rd Place: $25 AAFES Gift Card & a B.O.S.S T- shirt
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Family & MWR Warrior Zone
• Open to ALL Soldiers
• BLDG 8687, Smith Barracks (next to the Java Cafe)
• Mon – Thurs, 12 – 10 p.m.
• Fri, Sat, & Sun 12 – 11 p.m.
• FREE Access to Internet, X-BOX 360 Games, PS3 Games,
Movies, Wii, & Air Hockey Competitions
Auto Skills Center, 485- 6344
Family & MWR Auto Skills Center
• Winter Vehicle Safety Inspection
– Every Wed. at 2 p.m., the auto skills staff assists you in inspecting your
vehicle for winter
– Coolant, tires, wipers, lights, exhaust, etc.
– Bring owners manual & vehicle registration
• Shop orientation class
– Learn to acquire a bay, obtain tools, operate car lifts & find hazardous
waste receptacles
– Perform your own car repair
– Offered by appointment
Auto Parts Yard, 485- 6684
Family & MWR Auto Parts Yard
• Winter Auto Parts Yard hours
– Open Tue – Sat, & training holidays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
– Closed Sun., Mon. & U.S. holidays
• Need parts for your vehicle?
– Winter tires, snow chains, first aid kits, winter triangles, windshields,
fenders, radios & more
• Need a used Car?
– Put in a sealed bid or cash
– Must have a valid USAEUR drivers license & be a U.S. ID card holder
– Vehicle must be registered with USAEUR prior to removal
Java Café, 485-6439
Family and MWR Java Cafe
• Holiday Drink Menu at the Java Cafe
– Pumpkin Spice Latte
– Sweet Cinnamon Latte
– Macadamia Nut Latte
– Toffee Nut Latte
– Harvest Spice Chai Latte
– Hot Caramel Apple Cider
– Gingerbread Latte
– Peppermint Latte
– Peppermint Mocha
– Eggnog Latte
Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569
• New Year’s Eve Bowling Special at Striker’s Fri, Dec 31
• Groups up to 8 people for $125 package
– Unlimited Bowling beginning at 8 p.m.
– Party Favors
– 2 x 1 topping pizza
– Complimentary glass of Champagne
• Individual price at the door is $10 and includes:
– Party Favors
– 2 slices of pizza & fountain drink
– Complimentary glass of Champagne
• Bar and Slot Room FREE entrance
• Children 5 years & under FREE entrance
– No food or bowling included in the single entry fee
Family and MWR Striker’s Bowling
Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569
Ham Bowl
• Dec 18
• Open to all ages divided into 3 different age groups
– Ages 12 & under begin at 1 p.m. with 8 – Pin, No – Tap
– Ages 13 – 17 begin at 3 p.m. with 9 – Pin, No – Tap
– Ages 18 & older begin at 5 p.m.
• Top three scores in each age group will receive a Bone–ln Ham
• $12 each age group
Rolling Hills Golf Course, 485-7299
Rolling Hills Golf Course
• Winter hours
– Tues-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays
– Weekends, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas sale
– Shop early for best selections
– Golf gear
– Clothing
– Specials for that special someone in your life
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR
Rheinlander Community Club
• New Years Eve Party
– Fri, Dec 31, 9 p.m. until after midnight
– Buffett served after midnight
– Sparkling wine all night
– Music
– Party favors
– $25 per person
– Rheinlander Community Club Ballroom
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR
Rheinlander Community Club
• Flea Market
– Sat, Jan 8
– Set up, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
– Market open 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Open to all US ID card holders
– Get rid of unwanted gifts
– Snacks available for purchase during market
– $10 per 12 foot table
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events1 of 6
• Dec 3: Opening of Baumholder Christmas Market, Place de
Warcq, 5 p.m.
• Dec 3: Night-Fever Party at Birkenfeld, Stadthalle, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee
• Dec 4: Advent Concert, Weierbach, Hessenstein Halle, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee
• Dec 4: Santa Claus Rock Night, Baumholder, Brühlhalle, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events2 of 6
• Dec 5: “Piano Concert” by Lydia Bader, Birkenfeld, Castle, 5 p.m.
Entrance Fee
• Dec 5: Holiday Concert, Birkenfeld, Catholic Church, 6 p.m.
• Dec 9: Folk, Rock, & Blues Concert by Michael Fitz,
Birkenfeld, Georg-Wilhelm-Haus, 8 p.m., Entrance Fee
• Dec 11: Christmas Concert at Idar-Oberstein, Stadttheater, 7 p.m.
Entrance Fee
• Dec 12: Christmas Concert at Birkenfeld, Protestant Church, 5 p.m.
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events3 of 6
• Dec 14: The very best of Black Gospel, Idar-Oberstein,
St. Walburga Chapel, 7:30 p.m., Entrance Fee 25.00 Euro
• Dec 18: Christmas Concert, Idar-Oberstein, Stadttheater, 5 p.m.
Entrance Fee
• Dec 19: Model Car & Model Railway exhibition, Idar-Oberstein,
Mehrzweckhalle Staden, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Entrance Fee
• Dec 25: Christmas Concert, Idar-Oberstein, Mehrzweckhalle
Staden, 7 p.m., Entrance Fee
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events4 of 6
• Dec 26: Christmas Jazz Concert, St. Wendel, Kulturzentrum
Alsfassen, 7:30 p.m., Entrance Fee 12. Euro
• Jan 1 & 2: New Year’s Gala Concert, Symphonic Orchestra “Obere
Nahe, Idar-Oberstein, Stadttheater, 5 p.m., Entrance Fee
• Jan 6: New Year’s Concert, Pfalzorchester Kaiserslautern, Kusel,
Fritz-Wunderlich-Halle, 7:30 p.m., Entrance Fee
• Jan 21: The 12 Tenors, Kusel. Fritz-Wunderlich-Halle, 7:30 p.m.
Entrance Fee
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events5 of 6
Christmas Markets:
• Dec 3-4: Baumholder, Meisenheim
• Dec 3-5: Idar
• Dec 4: Hahnweiler, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Altenglan,
Lauterecken, Oberkirchen
• Dec 4-12: St. Wendel
• Dec 5: Veitsrodt, Kirchenbollenbach, Altenglan,
Oberkirchen
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events6 of 6
Christmas Markets continued:
• Dec 5-7: Birkenfeld
• Dec 10-12: Kusel
• Dec 11: Rhaunen
• Dec 13: Bad Sobernheim
• Dec 18: Schwollen
PAIO, 485-7205
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Chapel Community News
Baumholder Worship Services
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
• Shabbat Service & Hanukkah Party at Chapel 1
– Wed, Dec 8, 5 p.m.
• Pre-Marital Seminar at Chapel 2
– Fri, Dec 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– RSVP by Wed, Dec 8
– POC CH Keller, DSN, 485-6341 or [email protected]
• Combined Protestant Candle Light Service at Chapel 1
– Fri, Dec 24, 6 p.m.
• Catholic Mass at Chapel 2
– Fri, Dec 24, 4:30 p.m., Children’s Mass
– Fri, Dec 24, 11 p.m., Midnight Mass
– Sat, Dec 25, 11 a.m., Christmas Mass
Chapel Community News
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
• USAG Baumholder Chaplain On-Call Hotline
– Feel socially isolated?
– Thinking about suicide?
– Experiencing unusual stress?
– Depressed?
• Call DSN, 485-8255/ 6150, or cell, 0162-270-8348
PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900
Events at AAFES
• Meet the Manager
– Fri, Dec 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
– Lobby of AAFES main store
– Address concerns while enjoying coffee with local management
• Coloring Contest
– Dec 1 – Dec 22
– PXtra
• Putting & Darting for Prizes at PXtra
– Dec 8, 9, 15, 22, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 12 – 3 p.m.
– Win cool prizes
• Early Bird Sale
Dec 24,8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PX Baumholder, 06783- 999900
Events at AAFES
• Military Star Card Promotion
– Now through Dec 9
– Save on all holiday Jewelry
– 3 month, Zero interest
– No minimum purchase required
• Santa Clause is Coming to Both AAFES Stores
– Dec 4, 11 & 18
– 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Both Pxtra & Main Store will be Closed on Dec 25
Term III – Register Now!
– CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jan 22 – Feb 6
GoArmyEd # 77820
– CDEC 1354 Childhood Growth & Development
Tue & Thurs 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Jan 13 – Mar 10
GoArmyEd # 77819
Office will be Closed Dec 18 – Jan 2 for the Holidays
CTC, 485-6664
Central Texas College
UMUC, 485-6178
University of Maryland University College
Registration Begins Jan 3
Spring Session 1: Jan 16 – Mar 13
– GVPT 170 – American Government
Wed, Hybrid, 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
GoArmyEd # 109464
– LIBS 150- Information Literacy and Research Methods
Hybrid, Face to face TBD, on-line portion Jan 29 – Feb 12
GoArmyEd # 109465
Office will be Closed Dec 24 – Jan 2, for the Holidays
Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332
Operating Hours:
• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 6 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
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• 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
• Jan 6 – Jan 28
• 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
• Extended Hours During Holiday Season (Now through Dec 24)
― Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
― Tue & Thurs 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
― Sat 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
― Fri, Dec 24, CMR pickup only 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• 2010 Holiday Mailing Deadlines
― PAL Parcels Fri, Dec 3
― Priority Parcels Fri, Dec 10
― First Class Letters & Cards Fri, Dec 10
― Express Mail Fri, Dec 17
• Five or more packages to mail, call to make an appointment
Postal Service Center
Postal Service Center, 485-7551
ID Cards/ Deers
ID Cards/ Deers, 485-6119
Reminder Community Update
• ID Cards/DEERS new customer service hours
– Mon – Fri, 8:10 a.m. – 11:45a.m., & 1:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Business hours remain the same
– Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Legal Center, 485-6506
Baumholder Legal Center
• Legal Center Holiday Closures
– Entire Legal Center will be closed Dec 24 & 31 for federal holidays
– International Law Dept will be closed Dec 2, 3 & Dec 23 – Jan 3
– No US legal assistance attorneys will be available the week of Dec 20
• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at
http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp
Baumholder Veterinary Services
Vet Clinic, 485-6636
• Order of Precedence for Veterinary Services
– Hazardous Food Recalls
– Bite Reports
– Military Working Dogs (MWD’s)
– Food and Water Vulnerability Assessments (Food Security)
– Other Government Owned Animals
– Commercial Sanitation Audits (Food)
– Military Sanitation Inspections (Food)
– Approve Sources (Food)
– Privately Owned Animals
• Clinic Operating Hours:
– Mon, Tue & Fri: 9 a.m. – Noon / 1 – 3:30 p.m.
– Wed, 11a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.
• Days of Closure:
– Thurs for training
– USAREUR Training & Federal Holidays, Dec 24 & 31
– Inventory, Dec 29
• Visits are by Appointment Only
– $2 user fee charged at every exam or purchase
– Exam fee: $10 Tech exam or $25 doctor exam
Baumholder Veterinary Services
Vet Clinic, 485-6636
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
Upcoming Community Events
• Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention/Education class
– Held at unit’s area of choice
– One hour class on facts, risk factors, causes, prevention, screening &
treatment
– For scheduling & details call DSN, 485-7312
• Tobacco Cessation class
– Held at unit’s area of choice
– One hour class on how to successfully kick the tobacco habit
– No medications offered at one hour class
– For scheduling & details call DSN, 485-7312
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
RESPECT-MIL
• Re-Engineering Systems of Primary Care Treatment
– System of primary care to enhance the recognition & management of
Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & depression
• Effective Dec 15, all Soldiers will be given a screening form to
complete when checking in to appointments at Primary Care
• Completion is voluntary
• For information call Kelly Collins at DSN, 485-6149
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
Patient Family Centered Care
• “Putting Patients & Families First”
– Community based approach
– Creates partnerships with patients & families to enhance the quality &
safety of healthcare through a volunteer advisory council
– Every 2nd Tue of the month, 11:30 a.m.
– Contact Adriana Quintana at DSN, 485-8826 or CIV, 06783-6-8826
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
Pharmacy Self Care Program
• Triage based on symptoms & medication profile
• Special consideration for pediatrics & under two years old
– Requires weight based dosing by a provider & medication to be entered
into CHCS
• Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, & other
pathologies precludes the use of “Cold Pack” type dispensing
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health ClinicBaumholder Health Clinic
Upcoming Clinic Closures
• Fri, Dec 24, Holiday Observed
• Mon, Dec 27, Training Holiday
– Physical Medicine services will still be provided
• Fri, Dec 31, New Year’s Eve
Baumholder Dental Clinic, 485-2210
Baumholder Dental Clinic
Retiree Dental Appreciation Day
• Sat, Dec 4, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dental Clinic
– Exams, cleanings, minor denture repairs & simple fillings
Red Cross Dental Assistant Program
• Interviews for the Red Cross Dental Assistant Program
– Jan 11-12 at the Dental Clinic
– Contact the Red Cross for information at DSN, 485-1760
Baumholder Dental Clinic, 485-2210
Baumholder Dental Clinic
Upcoming Clinic Closures/Limited Staffing
• Wed, Dec 15, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Fri, Dec 24, Holiday Observed
• Fri, Dec 31, New Years Eve
• Thurs, Jan 13, Closed All Day for CDR’s Call
Warrior Transition Unit, 485-9140
Warrior Transition Unit
• 31 Warriors’ in transition
• 29 Warrior’s are from the 170 BCT
• Don’t forget about your soldier’s assigned to the WTU
• Feel free to stop by & check up on them
Civilian Misconduct Action Office, 485-1770
Civilian Misconduct Action Office
• Reduces AAFES income & affects the funds for FMWR programs
• AAFES facility privileges will be suspended for a minimum of 6 months
• May receive a $200 civil recovery fee
• May receive a police record that will follow them for years
• In most cases, surveillance video catches the culprit every time
• FREE bracelets with each shoplift
Shoplifting is a Gamble that Just Isn’t Worth It
Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• Train trip to Koln
– Sat, Dec 4, time TBA
– Visit the Christmas Market in the Koln area
– Meet at the Rheinlander parking lot
• Shopping trip to Neunkirchen
– Thurs, Dec 16, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
– Meet at the Rheinlander parking lot
• Bright Eyes Program
– $50 rebate for eyeglasses
– Eligibility determined by income & number of dependants, not rank
– Contact Pamela Johnson, 485-6968 or the school nurse
BCSC President, 06738-1851018
Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• Angel Tree
– Deadline extended to Sun, Dec 5
– Applications available through all FRL’s
– Benefits Families of lower income or with multiple dependents
• Thrift Shop– Holiday items now on sale
– Closed Dec 20 – Jan 3, 2011
• Winter Wonderland– Dec 10
– 6 p.m., Rheinlander Community Club
BCSC President, 06738-1851018
American Red Cross
– Find us listed as American Red Cross Baumholder Station
– Check in frequently for the most up to date information regarding health
& safety classes, volunteer openings, & special events
– Connect with other Red Cross volunteers
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
Volunteer Position Openings
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
• Dental Clinic
― Dental Assistant Training Program information session coming soon
― Call Red Cross office or visit our Facebook page
• Health Clinic
― Information Specialist for Physical Therapy
― Greeter for front desk lobby
• Red Cross Station
― Special Events
― Volunteer Record Management Assistant
Blood Drive
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
• Nov 4 Blood Drive Results
– 123 walk-ins, 95 pints of blood donated
– Baumholder Community supplied 1/3 of a months required blood
donations for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
– Thank you to all the donors, volunteers, & to the ASBP
• Next blood drive
– Tentatively scheduled for mid Jan 2011
– Hall of Champions 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
United Service Organizations
USO Kaiserslautern Office, 493-4403
• Rocketlife
– FREE photo book order
• Trevor Romain Kits
– Bear, DVD, journal & book
• Sesame Street DVD
– Talk, Listen, Connect
• Mobile Canteen Events
• Sunscreen
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