What’s happening in FMWR
Spring Fest is coming Stuttgart’s Child, Youth and School Services will host its annual egg hunt and Spring Fest April 23 on Patch Barracks. The egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. on Husky Field, followed by activities at the Patch Hub, including pony rides. All activities are free ofRead More
Students learn art of Italian cooking at USO
Italian cooking isn’t just about making food: it’s the practice of
enjoying life’s simple pleasures. That’s what students learned in the
first “Art of the Italian Kitchen” cooking class offered by the
Stuttgart branch of the United Service Organizations, which ended April
6. Read More
Experienced cyclist credits helmet for saving his life
The importance of wearing a helmet, from one service members personal account.
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EFMP support groups bolster families, children
Norma Nunez, having just received an autism diagnosis for her 3-year-old
son last November, wondered if there was a support group in U.S. Army
Garrison Stuttgart for families facing similar issues.Read More
Are your electronic devices approved?
Despite U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart’s efforts to inform Robinson
Barracks residents about the need to cease use of unapproved electronic
devices, such items continue to cause significant interference with
German telecommunication services there.Read More
Celebrating military children: raising strong kids year-round
The Army first observed the Month of the Military Child in 1986 to honor
the youngest members of the Army community. Twenty-five years later,
recognition of the sacrifices and strength of our military children is
more vital than ever.
The life of military children has always had its challenges, foremost
among them frequent relocations. Every time families move, children have
to make new friends, get used to new schools, and find new clubs and
teams to join.Read More
RB CX to split into commissary, furniture store
The Combined Exchange on Robinson Barracks is being transformed into two
separate stores: a commissary run by Defense Commissary Agency and a
furniture store run by Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Read More
Children glean life lessons on wrestling mat
Stuttgart families are devoted to wrestling.
That much was clear at the Child, Youth and School Services regional
wrestling tournament hosted in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart at the Patch
High School gym March 26.
Moving: Planning ahead can ensure renters get security deposits returned
Reimbursement of security deposits are due at the time of move-out to
those renting on the German economy, if there are no claims in dispute.
However, all too often renters do not receive their security deposits
—which are typically 1.5 to two months’ rent — in full or at all, due to
landlords’ claims of reimbursement for damages and other charges at
move-out.Read More
Moving: Protect belongings, peace of mind
In light of the warehouse fire last fall, which destroyed the household
goods of 120 military families stationed in U.S. Army Garrison
Stuttgart, families planning a permanent change of station this summer
may be wondering how to ensure maximum protection of their belongings. Read More
Stuttgart’s ‘Night of the Museums’ long on entertainment
Stuttgart’s “Long Night of the Museums” provides patrons the opportunity
to enjoy the city’s museums, art galleries and clubs in a new light —
starlight, that is.
This year’s “Long Night of the Museums” is April 9 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The program features over 100 events located in and around downtown
Stuttgart, such as jazz and gospel concerts, city tours, boat trips on
the Neckar River, laser shows, exhibitions, lectures and parties.
Door-slamming fun, scandal star in ‘Rumors’ at Kelley Theatre
The deputy mayor of New York lies bleeding on the floor and his wife is
missing — just in time for their 10th wedding anniversary party: thus
opens “Rumors,” a farcical play by Neil Simon, now showing at the Kelley
Theatre. Read More
Cut back on alcohol use with forethought, practice
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to consider
cutting back on alcohol consumption. The National Institute of
Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse recommends the following strategies for
cutting back.Read More