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Interested children and youth grades 1-12 are chosen to participate in Props by audi-tioning before Missoula Childrens’ Theater (MCT) staff. If selected, participants must commit to five days of four hour rehears-als Monday through Friday, two on-stage 45 minute live performances scheduled on Saturday, must be registered with CYS Ser-vices. For more details please contact The Stable Theater at DSN 469-8647 or CYS Services SKIES Unlimited at DSN 469-7452. Performances are held Saturday, Aug. 7, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Stable Theater for $3 (Children) and $5 (Adults) the week of the workshop.

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Auditions for One-Act-Plays:Sept. 2 & 3, 6 p.m. at Stable TheaterContact (0951) 300 8647

Next Recording Studio Workshop at Stable Theater begins Aug. 31, $60, four sessions (beginners and intermediate)

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Workforce Preparation Workshops

Every Tuesday from 3:30-5 p.m.

All CYSS registered youth are eligible to

attendSept. 7: Personal Safety and Customer ServiceSept. 14: Financial ManagementSept. 21: SAT PrepSept. 28: Character CountsOct. 5: College Admissions and Financial Aid

College BoundA 5 week program covering all the basics for those youth that are bound for college.

Interest and Skills Assess-ment Sept. 3Find out what possible majors align with your current skills and interests

SAT Prep Thursdays, all Sept., 5-7 p.m.Learn techniques to improve your SAT Score and prepare you for the SAT Exam

Applying to College Sept. 17 - Find out how to choose a col-lege and how to fill out college applica-tions

Scholarships and Financial AidSept. 24 - Discover some scholarship op-portunities and learn how to fill out the FAFSA

College FairSept. 30 - Please contact HIRED! Pro-gram Coordinator Shay McNeil at (0951) 300 8345 or e-mail shay.mcneil@eur.army.mil.

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Enroll online now! Registered patrons can now make online payments on their month-ly child care fees and other billed services, such as ongoing classes; enroll children in sports and instructional classes; make hour-ly child care appointments; reprint copies of child care receipts and print out an annual statement of payments for income taxes; print out copies of registration paperwork such as health assessments and sports physi-cals. You can also print out a “refrigerator calendar” showing your children’s activities. New CYSS patrons are given a temporary WebTrac login and password at the time of registration. Current CYSS patrons who have not yet received a login and password should contact their local CYSS Parent Cen-tral Services office, or call (0951) 300 8660.The MWR Online Services website is lo-cated at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/bambergcyms.html.For recreational program bookings and in-formation go to https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/bambergrectrac.htmlYou can follow this sign to book our offers online:

CYS Services, (0951) 300 8660

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Boys and Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids – “Wild, Wild, West Kid Fest”Sat. Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at School Age Services (SAS) Center, Bldg. 7669. Free admission. Please call (0951) 300 8698 for more details.

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Go to www.OpRisingStar.com to sign upWin $500 as local Bamberg winner, $250 2nd place, $100 thrid place - $300 for the most in-spired FRG or unit. Local Rising Star wins four hours in Bamberg’s recording Studio! (value: $100). Round 2: Aug. 27. Finals: Sept. 10 at Soldier Family Appreciation Day

Bowling, (0951) 300 7722

Round 1:Aug. 6, 7 p.m. at Stable Theater - Win great prizes!

Bamberg Birchview Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 7690

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Tutor.com/military - Free On-line Tutoring

All students whose parents serve in the mil-itary can now work with a live professional tutor online 24/7 to get help with home-work, studying, and test prep, the minute they need it, thanks to a Department of De-fense funded contract with Tutor.com.

Tutors are available, free of charge, for children of active duty military, activated Guard and Reserve, DoD civilians, as well as spouses and adults in these categories. Stu-dents can connect to an expert tutor online nearly instantly, with no appointment.

Tutors are available for assistance with math, science, English, social studies, home-work, essay writing, test prep, resume, job search, GED prep, and more. Every tu-tor is screened, certified and background checked. No personal information is ever shared between tutor and student. Parents need to initially register through their re-spective service.

For more info contact the School Liaison Officer Jonathan Delong at (0951) 300 1770.

Community Expo & Soldier and Family Appreciation DayFri. Sept. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-8 p.m.Sign up now!

The annual MWR community Expo is a show case opportunity for all businesses and or-ganizations on Warner Barracks to present their programs and offerings. The Expo is a one-stop-shop for all newcomers to Bam-berg as well as community members that have been here for some time. Get to know your community and see what USAG Bam-berg offers for you! Traditionally, participat-ing organizations pass out a lot of freebees and provide valuable information and prizes for attendees.Organisations can now sign up electroni-cally through http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/300410 or contact the MWR Special Events Coordinator at (0951) 300 9010. Latest information on Expo and Soldier Family Appreciation Day, which will immediately follow the Expo, will be posted at www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr. Stay tuned!

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Upcoming BOSS Events

Paint Ball TournamentSat. Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 p.p.

Outdoor Recreation Paint Ball Field7-on-7 teams, all equipment providedSign up by Aug. 20 at Spc. John Futrell, (0152) 23 29 79 53.

Europa Park TripFri. Aug. 13, 5 a.m. $69

Open to single and enlisted Soldiers only. Sign up at Freedom Fitness Facility by Aug. 2. Call (0951) 300 8890.

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Hunting CourseInformation Evening Mon. Sept. 13, 6 p.m. at Golf Course Conference Room, Bldg. 7682

Hunting and fishing instructors will decide if there is enough people to start a fall hunting course depend-ing on the turn-out of this initial information meeting. The hunting course is scheduled to start Thursday, Sept. 16 and first day at the shooting range will be Saturday, Sept. 18. The course is 60 hours long and will be finished first week of November. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday evening and Saturday. The hunting course costs $150.00 and attendees will

have to spend between 400 and 600 Euros during the course for range activities that are required. With the hunting course certifi-cate you can obtain the right to purchase and own weapons while in Germany. For more details please contact Bambergfishing@eur.army.mil or call Outdoor Rec-reation at (0951) 300 9376.

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Whispering Pines Golf CourseUpcoming Tournaments

Aug. 7: Family Day Tournament Aug. 15: Leikeim Early Bird Sept. 4 & 5: Club Championship Sept. 18: German-American Scramble

Please sign up at the Golf Pro Shop, Bldg. 7682.

The Pro Shop is open:Summer Season (April - Sept.):Mon. - Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Winter Season (Oct. - March)Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call Whispering Pines Golf Course at (0951) 300 8953. The 2010 Golf Season is spon-sored by Exchange New Car Sales and Ford.

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Military/Family LifeConsultants

Confidential Assistance for short time problem resolution: marriage/relationship stress, depres-

sion, grief, and other daily life issues.

Call (0175) 253 30 20 or (0175) 600 83 73

ACS Army Family Team Building - People Encouraging People

The AFTB program helps improve personal and fam-ily preparedness. Army Fam-ily Team Building classes are open to active duty Soldiers, Family Members, Army Re-servists and Department of the Army Civilians. AFTB offers three levels of in-struction. Level 1 is geared towards the new spouse. We call it Spouse Survival Skills. Level 2 is geared to-wards the Emerging Leader in the Community. Most of the classes in Level 2 high-light Personal Development. Level 3 is more for those looking towards Professional Development. Anyone can take any of the levels and you don’t have to start with Level 1. Our instructors are spouses and we have one Active Duty Solider. We are looking for individuals who are interested in Teaching/

Facilitating those classes. We are offering Instructor Training in September for those who are interested.

People Encouraging People (PEP) is an introductory pro-gram introducing spouses new to the community to the programs offered here as well as what Bamberg has to offer. The program is a great way to meet other spouses new to the community and to learn how to make the most of your time in Bam-berg. A Week long class with free childcare (limited) avail-able. The next PEP Training is Aug. 23-27 and Sept. 20-24.

Relocation Program:Free language classes for U.S. ID card holders!

German as a Second Lan-guage: Beginner: Tue. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. , Wed. 6 - 8 p.m.Intermediate: Tue. 12 - 2 p.m., Wed. 2 - 4 p.m. Advanced: Tue. 2 - 4 p.m., Wed. 4 - 6 p.m. Class held in ACS (Bldg 7029) room #118. No reservations required. Just show up!

Sponsorship Classes: A successful transition is no accident; training is the key to an effective sponsorship program! Let us arrange a class to suit your scheduling needs. Call for more details.

Employment Readiness:Résumé 101 Classes:August 12, 1-2:30 p.m.Learn proven techniques to create a killer resume!

Resumix Class:August 19, 10–11:30 a.m.Army civilian jobs are a click away! Learn how to search and apply for jobs using Re-sumix. Mobilization/Deploy-ment Program: FRG Key Caller Class:August 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m. in the Yellow Ribbon Room (Bldg. 7354). Help keep all members of the FRG closely connected by learning Key Caller duties.

FRG Funds Management: Au-gust 10, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. in the Yellow Ribbon Room (Bldg. 7354) Learn the ins

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and outs of managing FRG money.

FRG Newsletter Writing:August 17, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. in the Yellow Ribbon Room (Bldg. 7354). Write a winning newsletter for your FRG that keeps your Families connect-ed with what’s going on.

Exceptional Family Member Program:EFMP Support Group Meeting: August 30, 09:30-11:00 a.m. Room 109RSVP by August 25, Call for details

EFMP Screening information is available: Please see your EFMP Manager at ACS Room 102 for more for more infor-mation.

Respite Care: Available for EFMP Families, some restric-tions apply, please see EFMP Manager for more details

Become a Respite Care Pro-vider: Call for details

Soldier Family Assistance Center: www.twitter.com/bambergsfac Liaison for WTU Soldiers/Families

Army Family Action Plan: Continue to submit your Is-sues for 2011 AFAP Confer-ence! Submit now on ICE

Family Advocacy:Building 7487, DSN 469-8397Anger /Stress Management Class: Every Thursday 1:30- 3 p.m.A ninety minute class that helps guide ways to a healthy handling of both anger and stress

Emergency Placement provid-ers: On-going 24/7Support children in need of short term emergency care

Never Leave Your Chil-dren Unattended In A

Car!

Sexual Assault Reporting Op-tions: On-going 24/7 Call for details 469-8397

Child Supervision Policy: On-going 24/7Know your local Supervision Policy, Call for details

Parenting Classes: Per RequestAn open ended, on-going class that teaches effective parenting techniques and re-views resources available to Parents

Single Parenting Classes: Per RequestFocus on techniques, strate-gies and resources available

Couples Communication: Per Request. Focus on Com-munication techniques that can enhance a couple’s rela-tionship.

Financial Readiness: Debt & Credit Management Class: August 18, 9:30- 11:30 a.m.S-M-A-R-T Finance available to you. Eliminate debts and use credit wisely

Check Book Maintenance & Bank Class: August 18, 1:30- 3:30 p.m.On-line Banking and auto-matic payments- Not a prob-lem! Learn how to reconcile this task easier

Investing & Thrift Savings Plan: August 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.Plan your path for financial successOpportunity to save and in-vest during market recovery

Home Loans Class: August 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Nine steps to prepare for your “New Home”Start planning today. Rent vs. Buying!

1st Termer Briefing: August 19, 9:30- 4:30 p.m.Mandatory training for 1st Term/Initial Term Soldiers On-line Training at www.my-armyonesource.com Register, click on Money Matters to complete course

Unit Financial Readiness Train-ing: Upon RequestDon’t have time to come to us; we will come to you!Schedule a Deployment Briefing for your unit. Keep-ing Soldiers Money SMART!

Army Emergency ReliefSpouse and Dependant Scholarships availableFinancial Emergency Assis-tance.Sign up for ACS classes http://www.emailmeform.com/fid.

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Bldg. 7029, DSN 469-7777, (0951) 300 7777

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Aerobics Certification ClassFreedom Fitness Facility will be hosting the following Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA) workshops and certifica-tion classes:

Step Skills & Choreography WorkshopFri. Oct. 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., $110Step CertificationSat. Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., $203Perinatal Fitness WorkshopSun. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., $110

For more detail information please contact:Ms. Tonya Williams at the Freedom Fitness Facility, DSN 469-7595/8890/7597 or e-mail: Tonya.L.Williams@eur.army.mil

Smash Court Racquetball Tour-namentSat. Aug. 28, 10 a.m., Aug. 29, 10 a.m. Division: Men’s Open, B & C and Women’s Open B & C, Cost: $15 per person in one division and $5 for each other division you wish to play in. Awards for 1st and 2nd Place For more detailed information please con-tact:Charles Ford at DSN 469-8890/7595/7597 or e-mail Charles.Fordjr@eur.army.mil

10K Trail RunSat. Aug. 7, 9 a.m. at LTA, Training Area10 Kilometer trail run through the local training area (LTA). Registration on going at Freedom Fitness Facility and day of race at 8:30 a.m. at race site.For more detail information please contact:Ernest Johnson at DSN 469-9086 or e-mail Ernest.Johnson@eur.army.mil

IMCOM Europe Mountain Bike SeriesSat. Aug. 7, 11 a.m. LTA, Training AreaThe 2010 U.S. Forces Europe Championship Mountain bike series has arrived in Bam-

Freedom Fitness Facility

berg. Think you have what it takes to ride with the big dogs? With many categories and great prizes, this will be an awesome race. Come ride or just watch! Need a bike? ODR has you covered. Please con-tact ODR staff for more information. Sign up online through MWR Online Services available at www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr

Pilates!Mon. 12-1 p.m., 6:15-7:15 p.m.Tue. 10-11 a.m.Wed. 12-1 p.m., 6:15-7:15 p.m.Thu. 10-11 a.m.Fri. 12-1 p.m.Instructor is Anne Buchwald, certified in Pilates from the Kane School in Core Integretion Comprehensive Pilates Mat. Classes will not be held on training or federal holidays and on Aug. 5. These classes are designed to condition the en-tire body: proper alignment, centering, condition, concentration, control, preci-sion, breathing and flowing movement! It will also emphasize control and form to aid injured soldiers in regaining their health by strengthening, stretching, and stabilizing key muscles! Take advantage while classes are still free!

Yoga Classes AvailableTuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Sign up at Freedom Fitness Facility. This is an introductory class of eight classes FREE!

Sports & Fitness, (0951) 300 7720

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Martial Arts ClassesMon. & Wed., starting at 3 p.m. at Freedom Fitness Facility 2nd FloorMartial Arts Classes are for ages 3-15. Cost is $40 per month Tutoring in Math and ScienceAges 6-15 Mon.-Thu., 6:30-7:30 p.m.Fri. 3-6 p.m.Cost is $10 per hour for individuals, $5 per hour per person for group tutoring (4 peo-ple)

GymnasticsWeds. 10-11:30 a.m. Intermediate 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Beginners 2-4 p.m. Advanced Thurs. 10-11 a.m. Turbo Tumbling 11:15-11:45 a.m. Parent & Me 2-3:30 p.m. Intermediate 3:45-4:45 p.m. Beginners Fri. 10-11 a.m. Turbo Tumbling 11:15-11:45 a.m. Parent & Me 2-4 p.m. AdvancedFees: Parent & Me $25Turbo Tumbling $50Beginners $55Intermediate $60Advanced $65

Contact SKIES Unlimited at (0951) 300 7452 or Parent Central Services at (0951) 300 8660.

Session II: July 26 - Aug. 25Monday and Wednesday,

(6-9) 3:30-4:30 p.m., (10-13) 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Bamberg welcomes Jonathan Delong, School Liaison Officer

Jonathan De-long arrived at USAG Bamberg in June. Be-fore he served at U.S. Army Garrison Japan as the School Liaison Offi-cer (SLO) and Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services Co-ordinator be-tween August 20 02 to May 2004, and July 2006 to May 2010. Previous experience as a SLO includes Altus AFB, Oklahoma. In addition, he has been a Youth Services Di-rector at Yokota Air Base, Japan and Ander-sen Air Force Base Guam. He worked as a adjunct professor and reading laboratory graduate assistant while at Jacksonville Uni-versity. He retired as a master chief petty officer from the U.S. Navy after twenty-six years service.

Mr. DeLong graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University, a master’s in public administration for the university of Oklahoma, and a master’s in teaching (El-ementary Education) from Jacksonville Uni-versity.

Delong is married to the former Mei-Sheng Maa, formerly of Nantou, Republic of China, and they have two daughters Grace and Em-ily. Welcome to Bamberg! The SLO office can be reached at (0951) 300

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Save Money - Take advantage of the tax relief program

Tax relief for the pur-chase of goods and services in local German communi-ties is provided by international agree-

ment to official U.S. Forces procurement

agencies, but not to in-dividuals. MWR, as official procurement agency, is able to provide exemption from VAT when they act as a purchasing activity on behalf of authorized members of the U.S. Forces and the civilian component.

When a German merchant agrees to par-ticipate in the tax-relief program, goods and services may be procured through IMCOM-Europe CMWRF Fund Operations and will not be subject to the VAT when both of the following conditions are met: 1. The trans-action is conducted properly. 2. The pur-chase is not a prohibited transaction. The Bamberg Tax Relief Office is located at the Community Activity Center. Please contact the Tax Relief Office for any questions and details.

Buy tax relief forms at the tax relief office, located inside the Community Activity Cen-ter, Bldg. 7047.

Prices range from $22 (six forms) to $30 (ten forms). Call (0951) 300 1780. Go to the Family and MWR website at www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr and check out what the tax relief office has to offer you.

Visit Family and MWR Auto

Skills Center Bldg. 7038

We are openMon. & Tue. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Wed. & Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Lift Bay: $4.00Flat Bay: $2.00

Safety Briefings are held Thursdays 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.

Contact: Phone (0951) 300 7546

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Community Activity CenterPortrait Studio SpecialAugust 1-31Escape the heat and come inside to make your portrait appointment and pay NO SIT-TING FEE!! That’s a savings of up to $25! This offer does not include the baby club. Please call or stop by to make your appoint-ment today. Call the studio at (0951) 300-7436 or the CAC at (0951) 300-8659, e-mail breanna.epperson@eur.army.mil

Dinner and a MovieFri. Aug. 13, 7 p.m. at the CAC, Free!The Community Activity Center & Prot-estant Women of the Chapel’s Hearts at Home and Outreach present Dinner and a Movie night. Movie is “Date Night” (subject to change) and menu available upon request. RSVP at the CAC or CAC Facebook no later than August 9th. Limited childcare is available. Must RSVP with number of chil-dren and their ages.

Thursday Summer CraftThu. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-4 p.m. at CACAdvance sign-up is required the Thursday before the craft as supplies are limited. A sample of the next week’s craft will be avail-able

Arts and CraftsBasic matting and FramingSat. Aug. 21, 10 a.m. $15Thu. Aug. 26, 6 p.m. $15

Woodshop SafetyPre-Requisite Training for all patrons who want to use the woodshopSat. Aug. 7, 10 a.m. $15Thu. Aug. 12, 6 p.m. $15

E-Mail kimberley.r.branstrator@eur.army.mil

Community Activity Center & Arts and Crafts, (0951) 300 8659

Milk Shakes25 Coffee Flavors

Slushies & SnacksNow open

Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Cool Beans Cafe

Located inside CAC

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Aug. 7 Mountain Bike Race $25The 2010 U.S. Forces Europe Champion-ship Mountain Bike Series has arrived in Bamberg! Think you have what it takes to ride with the big dogs? With many catego-ries and great prizes, this will be an awe-some race. Come ride or just watch! Need a bike? ODR has you covered!Please contact ODR staff for more info.

Aug. 12 Tour Under Bamberg $20This unique trip through tunnels un-der Bamberg gives you a view of the city that shouldn’t be missed. The tunnels are generally cool and damp, please wear appro-priate clothing and bring a flash-light.Departs ODR at 5 p.m., returns approx. 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 14 Rothenburg o.d.T . $60Celebrated for its well-preserved medieval buildings, walls, & its un-spoiled setting, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is just waiting to be explored. The famous market square, Medieval Crime Museum, walk along the city walls, & Impe-rial City Museum are all at your fingertips! Trip includes transportation & a city tour.Departs Chapel Parking Lot at 8 a.m., re-turns approx. 7 p.m.

Aug. 21 Prague City Tour $60Containing one of the world’s most pristine & varied collections of architecture, Prague is a vibrant city. Indulge in a Czech beer, while exploring Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Wenceslas, Lesser Quarter & the Old Town Squares (just to name a few). Trip includes transportation & a city tour. Children ages 4-12 are $40; children 3 & under are $20.Departs Chapel Parking Lot at 5 a.m., re-turns approx. 11 p.m.

Aug. 28 White Water Kayak $25Perfect for beginners, learn the basics of white water kayaking on the Wiesent in Little Swiss. Please wear a swimsuit, wa-ter shoes, bring drinks and lunch. Includes transportation, equipment and instruction.Departs ODR at 8 a.m., returns approx. 6 p.m.

How to Sign up for ODR Trips:

Please sign up for trips by the Monday before, or they may be cancelled. Can-cellation must be made at least 72 hours prior to trip departure. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Military duty/ill-ness will be refunded with documenta-tion.Sign up for trips online via MWR Online Services at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/bambergrectrac.html. For questions, visit us at ODR, Bldg. 7116, Tel. (0951) 300 9376. ODR is open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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August is “Admit You Are Hap-py Month”Pick up your personal silver Hershey kiss and participate in our Happy Expression Art Show!

Cultural Tour of Seehof CastleTuesday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m. Librarian Andrea Wittkampf is taking inter-ested parties on a guided tour to Schloss Seehof in Memmelsdorf. Participants meet at the Community Library. Please bring 5.00 Euros for the admission fee and guided tour.

Book Clubs for Book Lovers

Teen X-Treme Book ClubWednesday, Aug. 11, 3:30 p.m.Artemis Fowl Book ClubTuesday, Aug. 31, 4:30 p.m.Lemony Snicket Book ClubTuesday, Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m.Animee & Manga ClubTuesday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m.Mothers & Daughters Book ClubWednesday, Aug. 11, 4:30 p.m.Classic Book ClubMonday, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m.Book Club for BoysThursday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m.History Book ClubWednesday, Aug. 4, 3:30 p.m.Captain Underpants ClubWednesday, Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.Genealogy Discussion GroupWednesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m.Drop-in Writers GroupTuesday, Aug. 17, 4:30 p.m.eResource TrainingMondays, 6 p.m.

Library, (0951) 300 1740

Gamer’s ChallengeEvery Saturday, 5 p.m.Aug. 7 - How to train your Dragon (Wii)Aug. 14 – Sakura Wars (Wii)Aug. 21 – Lost Planet 2 (Xbox 360)Aug. 28 – God of War (PS3)

Intro to eBooks for Seniors and RetireesMonday, Aug. 30, 3 p.m.

International Book Lover’s DayWednesday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m. In celebration of “International Book Lov-er’s Day” come by the library and meet au-thor Andrea Wittkampf who wrote a book about witch hunters in Bamberg in the 17th century.

Pre-School StoryhourEvery Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Open for children ages 3- 5 years old.

TAG Along with Us! Every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

Knitters NightMonday, Aug. 16, 4:30 p.m.

Gaming ClubTuesday, Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m. Test your Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3 skills. Play various board games and meet new friends!

Photo: Cornelia Meyer-Olin

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