On-post events to check out:     

• Every Tuesday: USO Crochet Club, 10-11 a.m.  

• Every Thursday: USO Kids Krafternoon, 2-4 p.m., this fun program is for younger children who enjoy coloring, gluing and making creative crafts.   

• Every Friday: USO Boards & Swords starts at 6 p.m. a fun time for those of all ages who enjoy playing board games, strategy games like D&D. 

• Spin To Win, Rose Barracks Langenbruck Center, every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

• Magic Kid Reading with Lennox at the Rose Barracks Library, June 17 

• Bavaria’s Got Talent! Our Bavaria Performing Arts is taking auditions for Bavaria’s Got Talent! Auditions take place June 17-18 from 5-8 p.m. Open to all ages! Finalists will perform at the theater on July 3 and at the 4th of July Celebration on the main stage at 5 p.m. 

• Wellness Wednesday free Yoga class the Physical Fitness Center, June 18, from 12-1 p.m. 

• Disaster Action Team monthly meeting at Red Cross Graf Bldg. 124, June 18 from 3-4 p.m. 

• USO Digital Gaming Racing Tournament, June 19 at 1 p.m. This is a fun gaming tournament where you can pit your digital racing skills against other players for fun, bragging rights and the opportunity to win an exciting prize! Note, holiday hours are from noon to 6 p.m. 

• The Self Help Store on Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks will be closed on Saturday, June 21. 

• USO Discover Deutschland, June 24. Join other guests and learn more about all the exciting opportunities that Germany and German culture have to offer.   

• Healthcare Champions Network monthly meeting for all healthcare professionals at the Red Cross Graf Bldg. 124, June 24, noon-1 p.m. 

• Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Training ($18) at the Red Cross Vilseck, June 25, 9 a.m.- noon. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2u9sr69m 

• Wellness Wednesday free Mindful Movement class at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center June 25, 12-1 p.m. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/5csd8uu4. 

• School Support Services Youth Sponsorship Meet and Greets for 6th grade students and up:  

• June 25, Netzaberg Youth Center at 3 p.m. 

• July 2, Rose Barracks Youth Center at 3 p.m.   

• Babysitter’s Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR ($15) at the Red Cross Vilseck Bldg.162, June 26, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2u9sr69m. 

• USO Community Birthday Celebration, June 26, from 12-1:30 p.m.  Anyone with a birthday during the month is invited to join USO for a fresh baked goodie and a birthday song. 

• Babysitter’s Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR ($15) at the Red Cross Vilseck Bldg. 162, June 26 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2u9sr69m 

• Free Family Friendly Zumba dance fitness class for parents and young children at the Red Cross Grafenwoehr Bldg. 124, June 27, 8:45-10:30 a.m. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/p7e8ae3f. Sign up here: https://x.gd/lSGWC 

• Army Ten Miler: The next virtual qualifier race is Saturday, June 28.  

• USO Paws and Pause, June 30. What better way to finish the month of June than to cuddle with a new furry friend. Join the USO Grafenwoehr and Red Cross as we collaborate with a visit from one of the friendly and cuddly Red Cross Canines. Guests are welcome to come visit us and meet a new furry friend starting at 10:30 p.m. 

• Operating hours for the Tower Barracks Postal Service Center (PSC) will be temporarily changing, June 30-Oct. 3.  

• Finance (ship parcels) and official mail: Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; mailroom (pick up parcels): Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; in and out-processing, Monday through Friday: 11 a.m.-3p.m. Please see a mail clerk to register for the overnight postal locker service for package pick-up, if interested.  

• Packages can also be mailed from the Rose Barracks PSC during hours the Tower Barracks PSC is not open: Monday through Wednesday and Friday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Thursday: noon-4:30 p.m.  

• Grief Group Therapy will be offered by the Religious Support Office, July 11. This session is not just about sharing experiences, but also about learning and practicing coping skills. By mastering emotional regulation, problem-solving, and social support strategies, participants can feel empowered and hopeful about their ability to navigate their grief. 

• Save the Date: Exchange’s 130th Birthday Celebration at the Tower Barracks Exchange, Friday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  

• USAG Bavaria Army Volunteer Corps: Volunteers provide a vital role in improving the quality of life for Soldiers, families, and the broader community.  Volunteers can gain valuable and transferable skills that support both personal growth and professional development.  Every experience brings new insights, meaningful interactions, and the opportunity to be part of something greater.   

To be a volunteer at USAG Bavaria, individuals are required to complete Volunteer 101 training, be registered in the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS), have a signed DD Form 2793 (Volunteer Agreement Form) on file, and maintain accurate records of hours served for each position, not only for recognition but for insurance and liability protection.  

For more information and to contact the Army Volunteer Corps team visit https://grafenwoehr.armymwr.com/happenings/volunteer-program. 

Off-post events to check out:     

• Johannisfeuer (City Bonfire) in Nitzlbuch near Vilseck, June 14 from 7 p.m.-2 a.m.: Midsummer bonfire with music and food.  

• Summer Concert in the Grafenwoehr Stadtpark (Open-air classical music concerts performed by local ensembles) every Sunday at 11 a.m. from June 15 to Aug. 31. 

• Freiluftbecken Festival in Bayreuth, June 19 at Kulturkiosk, open-air dance event, 4-10 p.m. 

• Fränkisches Bierfest (Franconian beer fest) in Nuremberg, June 18-22. 

• Bürgerfest Regensburg (Citizen Fest), June 20-22. 

• Campus Festival Weiden: Open-air student music festival with DJs and bands. 
  June 20, from 6 p.m., OTH AmbergWeiden Campus, Hetzenrichter Weg 15, 92637 Weiden. 

• Harp & Vocal Ensemble in Poppenricht, June 21 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Classical concert with harp and choir at the local community venue in Poppenricht. 

• Altstadtfest Amberg (Old Town Fest) June 21-22: A vibrant street festival featuring live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages 

• Johannifeuer in Grafenwoeh, June 27 

• Zoigl Beer Festival in Neuhaus (near Erbendorf) June 27-30: Traditional Zoigl beer festival at the Zoiglstube Schoilmichl 

• Zoigl Beer Festival in Windischeschenbach (near Vilseck) June 27-30  

• Broken Head Stunt Festival: Motorcycle stunt show, June 28 near the Weiden airfield or industrial zone (TBC) 

• Weiden Citizen fest June 28, 6 p.m.–midnight; June 29, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.: Street festival with live music and food booths. 

On-post announcements and events to check out:     

• New class | Indoor cycling, fitness center: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays. $5 per class. 

• Now weekly | gospel services, chapel complex: 1:30 p.m. Sundays 

• Summer Reading Program Kick-Off at the library, June 17. 

• Adult, pediatric CPR / 1st aid / AED, American Red Cross, June 21 and 28. 

• Financial Readiness Class, Promotion, ACS, June 25. 

• White water kayaking, Outdoor Rec, June 28. 

• Steam train, cave, Outdoor Rec, June 29. 

• Freedom Fest: July 3 at Warrior Field. 

• Fun, sun, diving in Croatia, Outdoor Rec,July 3-7. 

Off-post events to check out: 

• Neumarkt i.d. Opf.: Summer in the Park, now through Aug. 14. 

• Dietfurt a.d. Altmühl: Bavarian-Chinese Summer, June 21, 22. 

• Local Fest & Jubilee – Hohenfels: 50-year celebration June 21, all day, Kaplanei area, Hohenfels 

• Schoolyard Fest – Hohenfels: Community school fair, June 27 at 4 p.m., Korbinian-Brodmann School, Hohenfels 

• SV Liggersdorf Club Fest: 60-year club celebration near Hohenfels June 29, all day, Clubhouse Liggersdorf 

• Schmidmühlen: Johannifeuer, June 28. 

On-post events to check out:   

• ACS: GAP Dining Out, June 26, 7 p.m.  

Off-post events to check out:    

• Weilheim: Volksfestplatz, 2 Street Food Market, June 21-22 

• Garmisch-Pa.: Several Venues, Richard Strauss Festival, June 21-29  

• Partenkirchen: Several Venues, Brunnenfest Fountain Festival, June 21,  
  4 p.m. 

• Ehrwald/Tirol: Mountain Fires – Summer Solstice, June 21, 9:30 p.m. 

• Garmisch-Pa.: Gebirgsmusikkorps Chamber Concert, Congress Hall, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.