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Community Announcements

Library Summer Hours

Starting on June 16, the Brussels Library will be open Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
 

Registration Open | Universal Pre-Kindergarten 

Universal pre-kindergarten is a full-day pre-k program with qualified educators, a tailored curriculum, play-based learning and family collaboration.
Class size is limited, so enrollment is currently open to space required students. 
If your little will be four on or before Sept. 1, contact the Brussels Registrar.
 

Optometry Days 

Patients five years and older can schedule pediatric and adult eye exams on special days. 
Services these days include glasses and contact lens evaluations, screening for macular degeneration and glaucoma, 
diabetic eye exams and dry eye treatments.
July 18 | August 8 | September 19
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 

Brussels Army Health Clinic Hours of Operation | Updates

June 20 | Closes at 11:00 a.m. 
June 26 | Opens at 1 p.m. 
June 26 and 27 | PHA Day
Service members from all services can get their PHA done these days. 
July 3 | Pharmacy Closed from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
July 4 | Closed 
July 17 | Clinic Closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
July 21 | Clinic Closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
July 25 | Clinic Closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Pharmacy closed daily between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
The clinic is closed the first hour every Thursday. 

Upcoming Events and Activities

  • School Age Care Summer program | June 16 to August 15

Register your student for the School Age Care summer program by contacting DSN 314 597 9534 or CIV 0032 280 95 34 or email. Check out the schedule of activities for Kindergarten through 5th graders. 

  • Middle School and Teen Summer program | June 30 to August 8
Register your student for the Middle School and Teen summer program by contacting DSN 314 597 9534 or CIV 0032 280 95 34. Check out the schedule of activities for 6th through 12th graders. 
 
  • Club Beyond Camps 

Club Beyond has camps and activities throughout the summer for your Middle and High Schoolers. Check them out here.

Don't forget to check out OUTSIDE THE GATE activities and Local ExcuRsions.

Save the date 

  • Drivers Orientation Class | July 9 and 23
The drivers orientation classes for a SHAPE license are scheduled for July 9 and July 23 in the ACS Conference room (bldg. 4, room 320) at 8:30 a.m. 
  • Welcome Expo | August 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Marine Corps Ball | November 8

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Events 

  • Summer reading program
    Sign up today for the Brussels Level Up Summer Reading Program. Receive a free T-shirt and goody bag for signing up and earn free reading incentives as you meet weekly reading goals and/or write book reviews. Audiobooks and graphic novels count too! If you read aloud, all participating family members may count the minutes in their logs. Download the Beanstack Tracker app to log minutes.

Fitness classes

Barbell Class | Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m. 
Personal training | Available upon request.

Religious support office 

Monday
  • Coffee Moms - 10:30 a.m. 
  • Middle School Bible Study - 5 p.m. 
Wednesday 
  • New Moms Group - 10 a.m. 
  • Youth Bible Study - 5 p.m. 
Thursday 
  • Adult Bible Study - 7 p.m. 
Friday 
  • Women's Bible Study - 10 a.m. 
  • Food For Life Bible Study - 11:30 a.m. 
    • 1st and 3rd Sundays
Club Beyond Summer Events 

Email or Call Abigail Alfred to sign up! 

  • Friday Bonfire Nights and Devotions (High School)

July 19, July 25, August 1 and August 8 at Avenue de Mars 58​​​​​​​

  • Tuesday Swim in Psalms (Middle School) 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​July  22, July 29 and August 12 at Sports City 

  • High School Camp 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 22 to June 28

  • High School Camp Reunion 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​July 23 at 3 p.m. 

  • Walibi Theme Park Meet-Up 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​August 5

Arts and Crafts 

Visit the SHAPE Arts and Crafts Facebook Page or Website to learn more!

Excursions

Contact SHAPE Trips and Tours for additional information.

  • Leuven Farmer's Market | June 13

Join Brussels MWR on a trip to the Leuven Farmer's market and be introduced to authentic Belgian culture, language and the community. This trip will occur on the second Friday of every month and utilizes public transport. The group will depart from the ACS Conference Room in bldg. 4. Email to register for the next trip on June 13! 

OUTSIDE THE GATE

  • Gemeente Tervuren | June 14

Don't miss the fun fair in the center of Tervuren June 14! There will be merchants, market stalls, snacks, tapas and music starting at 11 a.m.

  • Open-air Markets across Brussels:
    • Mondays through Fridays | Market of Place Flagey from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with flowers, fruit, vegetables, and clothes.
    • Mondays | Place van Meenen, St. Gilles from noon to 7 p.m. with organic produce, specialty roasted meats, and a food truck.
    • Mondays | Market of Place Saint Job in Uccle from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, flowers, a bakery, leathergoods, delicacies, household utensils, fish, meat, poultry and a deli.
    • Tuesdays, Friday, Saturdays | Stockel Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with food, flowers and plants in a neighborhood atmosphere
    • Tuesdays through Sundays | Parvis de St. Gilles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, salted meats, cheeses, spices, sweets, cooked meats and household knick-knacks.
    • Wednesdays | The Châtelain Market from 2 to 7 p.m. with organic foods, fresh produce, original products, and prepared dishes to eat onsite or take home. The surrounding neighborhood has plenty of cafes, bars, and restaurants to keep the evening going even after the market closes.
    • Thursdays | Gourmet Market of the Sablon from 3 to 9 p.m. with fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, wines and champagnes, charcuterie, roast chicken, and seafood.
    • Fridays | Marché de la Place des Chasseurs Ardennais from 2 to 9 p.m. with goods for sale, live music playing, and a small playground in the center. It is within walking distance of Merode and the Cinquaintenaire park.
    • Saturdays, Sundays | Market of Place Flagey from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Large, relaxed atmosphere with all products for sale and international food vendors.
    • Sundays | Market of Place Jourdan from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a village atmosphere, cosmopolitan terraces, quality stalls, the famous Antoine fries, and "Marc Escargot" to try for free.
    • Sundays | Midi Market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, olives, cheeses, fish, and more. The biggest market in Belgium.

Upcoming Trainings

Check out the upcoming classes and trainings available to the USAG Benelux-Brussels community. Reach out to Army Community Service for the location and how to reserve your seat. Sponsorship Training, Spouse Sponsorship Training, Community & Host Nation Orientation, City madness, Spouse Orientation training are available on request.

July 1 | Sponsorship Training 9 to 10 a.m.
July 2 | Employment Networking/Self-Marketing/Online Resources 9 to 10:30 a.m.
July 3 | Dressing for Success, Interviewing and Offer/Negotiation 10 to 11:30 a.m.
July 8 | Spouse Sponsorship Training 10 to 11 a.m.
July 10 | Newcomers’ Orientation Brief 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
July 11 | Leuven Farmer’s Market Tour 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 16 | Ten Steps to a Federal Job 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
July 18 | City Madness Brussels tour 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS | BRUNSSUM | BRUSSELS | CHIEVRES (BOSS)

Primary: 0032-65-22-5246

Primary: 0032-65-22-5246

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

Building: 504

Rue Grande
Mons, 7010

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-7447/6872

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE | BRUSSELS (ACS)

Primary: 0032-22-80-9931

Primary: 0032-22-80-9931

Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Building: 4

Leuvensesteenweg 13
Zaventem, 1932

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-9931

FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING CENTER | SHAPE | BRUSSELS (ACS RSO)

Primary: 0032-65-75-7305 Secondary: 0032-65-75-7306

Primary: 0032-65-75-7305

Secondary: 0032-65-75-7306

Sunday Closed
Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Building: 353

Rue Grande
Mons, 7010

NOTICE: DSN: 314-597-7305 / 314-597-7306