Features

Usually, libraries are known as quiet sanctuaries of classic literature,
but on May 21, the library on Patch Barracks decided to shake things up
when they hosted Free Comic Book Day.

When Euro Disneyland opened its doors in 1992, it was met with
underwhelming crowds and a cold shoulder from Parisians. The resort has
since undergone a Cinderella transformation. Now known as Disneyland
Paris, the park draws huge crowds, surpassing the Eiffel Tower as Paris’
most visited attraction. It ranks as the fourth most visited theme park
in the world, just behind the other three Disney parks.

Missed or broken appointments at the Patch Barracks Dental Clinic have
taken a big bite out of the clinic’s ability to provide care to service
members and their families.

In the past 12 months, the clinic could have seen more than 1,200
additional patients if only 1,298 “no show” active duty and family
member patients had cancelled their appointments in a timely manner. 

The U.S. Army Soldier Show comes to the Stuttgart military community
June 6 at 7 p.m. in the Patch Fitness Center. The carnival concept of
the 2011 show will take audiences on a globe-spanning journey to more
fun-filled venues in 90 minutes than some folks experience in a
lifetime.

Four bands — The Clerks, Echo of Silence, Ghost, and His Name is Legion — vied for top honors May 13 during Patch High School’s Battle of the Bands. Ghost took first place, winning a $300 cash prize, as well as a session in a local recording studio.  Second place went to His Name is Legion.

Installation coordinators in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart have to be jacks of all trades.

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.

The importance of wearing a helmet, from one service members personal account.

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.

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.