Better in Bavaria Community Events

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What’s happening at Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks:

On-post events to check out:     

  • Informal Funds Custodian (IFC) Class: Sept. 9, 9:30-11 a.m. ACS Center, B322. Call DSN: 314-599-1101 or COM: 09641-70-599-1101.
  • Warrior Zone Closing: Sept. 10, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Warrior Zone’s Last “Hooah!” a goodbye event with games, prizes and more! B607, Rose Barracks. https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/calendar 
  • German as a Second Language: Sept. 9-11 & 16-18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Rose Barracks ACS Center, Bldg. 322. 5-7 p.m. at Tower Barracks ACS Satellite Bldg. 244. Registration Required. Call DSN: 314-599-1101 or COM: 09641-70-599-1101. 
  • Hunting Courses: Learn Hunting laws, culture, animals, techniques & equipment in this 14-week course starting Sept. 11 through Dec. 13. Register online: https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/calendar 
  • Relay for Life: Sept. 12, opening ceremony at 4 p.m. and Luminaria Ceremony at 10 p.m. at the Tower Barracks Fitness Center track. 
  • Meet Author Brad Huestis: Chat & book reading of new book, The Big Bad. Tower Barracks Library, Sept. 16, 5-6 p.m., Rose Barracks Library, Sept. 23, 5-6 p.m. 
  • Munich Oktoberfest: Sept. 20 & Sept. 27. Experience the tradition of Munich’s Oktoberfest. Transportation & trip leader assistance from Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation. https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/calendar  
  • Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival: Sept. 20, experience the world’s largest Pumpkin Fest. Trip includes transportation, entry free, trip leader assistance. Register online: https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/calendar 
  • Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day and Bench Dedication Ceremony: Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-noon. In front to the ACS Center B322. 
  • Hiring Our Heroes: Tuesday, Oct. 14. See attached flyer for more information.   
  • New USAG Bavaria ACS Computer Lab: Open to all ACS Clients, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rose Barracks, Bldg. 322.  

Off-post events to check out:     

What’s happening at Hohenfels:

On-post announcements and events to check out:     

  • Dive in Kornati, Croatia: Sept.25-29, trip includes transportation & lodging, certified divers only. https://hohenfels.armymwr.com/calendar   
  • Gate 3 (Schmidmuhlen) Closure, Sept. 1-16: Gate 3 with access from Markt Schmidmühlen is scheduled to close from 12:01 a.m. Sept. 1 to noon Sept. 16 to accommodate training. During this period, Gate 1 will open 24/7 to vehicular access. 
  • Try SCUBA: Start diving with this pre-requirement, Sept. 17 at Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation https://hohenfels.armymwr.com/calendar 
  • Steam Train & Cave Day Trip: Sept. 14, Join Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation for a scenic ride on a real steam train through the beautiful Bavarian countryside! https://hohenfels.armymwr.com/calendar  
  • Annual Career & Volunteer Fair: Save the date, Sept. 25 at the Hohenfels Community Activity Center.  ​​​​​​
  • New date | Driathlon: The annual Hohenfels ‘Driathlon’ is set for 8 a.m. Oct. 4, combining machine rowing, biking and running. 
  • Game Night: Join us each Tuesday for Game Night at the Bowling Center from 5 to 10 p.m. at Bldg.14. Free to participate. No registration required.  
  • Mom to Mom: Is a New Parent support program through ACS offering community and programming for moms and their babies. No cost to attend. Building 10. Contact ACS to register. 

Off-post events to check out: 

  • Velburg: Naturbadesee Altenveldorf is now open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.  
  • Regensburg: Herbstdult Aug. 29-Sept. 14.  

What’s happening at Garmisch:

On-post events to check out:   

  • Newcomers Orientation, Sept. 9, 2-4 p.m. 
  • Patriot Day 9.11K Run & 2.5K Fun Run/Walk, Sept. 11, at 9:11 a.m., registration ends Sept. 8 https://garmisch.armymwr.com/calendar   
  • GAP Dining Out, Sept. 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m., pre-registration ends Sept. 16 https://garmisch.armymwr.com/calendar   
  • Newcomer’s Garmisch Bus Tour, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
  • Coffee Club, Sept. 23, Caffein Attic, 10:30 a.m.-noon 

Off-post events to check out: 

  • Seefeld/Tirol: Altes Handwerk Tirol“ – traditional Tyrolean handcrafts festival, Center, Sept. 13 & 14, 10.30 a.m.
  • Wallgau: Almabtrieb – Cows come home, An der Finz, Sept. 13, 11.30 a.m.
  • Mittenwald: Almabtrieb – Sheep come home from the Alm, Partenkirchner Str. Sept. 13, around noon. 
  • Garmisch-Pa.: GAP SkateNight, Olympic Ice Stadium, Sept. 19, 4 p.m. 
  • Munich: Oktoberfest Opening, Theresienwiese, Sept. 21, 12 p.m. 

  

   

USAG Bavaria - Hohenfels info

Announcements 

Netzaberg Internet Service Changes

As of now, we kindly ask you to visit the following pages for detailed information:

For additional information, feel free to visit the

TKS Shop - Off Post
Location: Grafenwoehr City
Address: Alte Amberger Str. 40, 92655 Grafenwoehr, Germany

TKS Shop - On Post (PX)
Location: Tower Barracks PX
Address: Building 700, Grafenwoehr, Germany

TKS Customer Service Phone Number: +49 631 3522 499

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