Music celebration “Jazz Open” returns to Stuttgart
The Stuttgart “Jazz Open” takes place annually in the heart of downtown Stuttgart becoming one of the first large-scale music events in the city since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Culture & Leisure
Strike to disrupt long distance and regional train services Sept. 2-6
A train drivers’ strike will affect passenger services across Germany from Sept. 2-6. Long distance and regional trains (including S-Bahn) operated by Deutsche Bahn will be affected.
A diamond in the rough – The Stuttgart golf course
The 18 hole, 300 acre course was built in 1956 and designed by Bernhard von Limburger, described by the journal ‘Golf Course Architecture’ as “clearly the most important golf course architect in Germany” in his time.
VVS annual ticket holders enjoy free statewide travel in late summer
Annual public transit subscription holders can use local/regional transit for free, statewide, courtesy of a unique customer appreciation campaign running through September 12.
New arrivals at the library
The summer reading program is in full swing at the Patch Library!
Get involved with BOSS: activities for single, unaccompanied servicemembers
BOSS represents the single service member in how you live, spend leisure time, and support the community around you.
Regional German customs to welcome in the New Year
Swabian customs meant to assure a lucky, prosperous, happy year ahead.
Ways to spend time together while alone during the holidays
Take advantage of online platforms to stay connected during this corona holiday season.
Stars and Stripes accepting letters for Santa
The newspaper is accepting letters to Santa through December 24.
When told to stay put, reading provides a place to go
Patch Library can help you find that perfect read.
Cyclists reap benefits of new initiatives
Stuttgart’s Family and MWR warrior adventure quest program and Outdoor Rec have a new vision for cycling in the community.
Stuttgart Theater Center wins big at annual awards
A 6-person ensemble, under the direction of Dusseldorf native Martin Jelonek, performed The Whole Shebang, in competition with other Army garrisons across Europe.
‘Girls’ bookend new theatre season
The Stuttgart Theatre Center is back and the season kicks off with ‘Jerry’s Girls.’
Local volunteer creates theater costumes
Sikorski logged 871 volunteer hours in 2019 and won “Best Costume Design for Musical” at the IMCOM-E Tournament of Plays Competition.
Local travel for end of summer
As summer turns to fall and days gradually turn shorter and colder, community members can continue to find opportunities to explore locally and engage in their interests.
Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
Courtesy Community Bank
| One USD buys | € 0.8276 |  |
| One Euro costs | $ 1.2083 | |
| One USD buys | £0.709220 | |
| One GBP costs |
$ 1.41
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| The following inter-bank rates are for information purposes only and not available at military banks | ||
| Czech Krone (CZK) |
21.47
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| Egyptian Pound (EGP) | 15.67 | |
| Hungarian Forint (HUF) | 298.16 | |
| Israeli Shekel (ILS) | 3.20 | |
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | 3.89 | |
| Turkish Lira (TRL) | 8.5805 | |
