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Thursday, March 29, 2018 Volume 11, Issue 12

Published for members of the SHAPE/Chièvres, Brussels and Schinnen communities

Benelux News Briefs American Festival The city of Chièvres and USAG Benelux are co-organizing the American Festival on June 16 and 17. The organizers are looking for American vendors who are interested in selling food, drinks, clothes, accessories or other products. To find out more about how to manage a booth, call the Public Affairs Office at DSN 361-5694 or +32 (0)68-275694. Motorcycle Course The next Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course 2 (MSF BRC II training) will be held in Schinnen on April 11 and May 3. The training is for service members only. If you want to sign-up, contact the Benelux Safety Office in Schinnen at DSN 360-7242 or +31 (0)46-4437242. Easter Observed The U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Religious Support Office is conducting services for Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter. Visit the USAG Benelux website at http://www.usagbenelux.eur. army.mil/org-rso.html for the full schedule.

Table of Contents Families celebrate the beginning of springtime News...... 2-6 A little boy opens eggs he grabbed during the egg hunt to see what treats are inside during Child, Youth Inside the Gate...... 7-10 and School Services’ Eggstravaganza event March 24 on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. The event was an opportunity for the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and SHAPE communities to celebrate the beginning of Outside the Gate...... 11-14 springtime and Easter. (U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan) See Page 6 March 29, 2018 Don’t hesitate to report suspicious activity

By U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Antiterrorism Office

The U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Antiterrorism Office is before you go, check the U.S. State Department website, asking you to assist our security professionals across the EuroNews channel, local channels, and official news sources Benelux in extending your eyes and ears to report incidents to educate yourself and your family. which might precede terrorist attack preparation or in-the- DON'T HESITATE act of target surveillance. Please report suspicious activity when you see it. Most Anyone reading or watching the news has heard the importantly, don’t hesitate! Report suspicious activity to stories of how worldwide intelligence leaders are concerned the U.S. Military Police Desk at your location: about the potential for an increase in terrorist activity here • Brussels: DSN 368-9769 or +32 (0)2-7179796. in Western Europe. • Chièvres Air Base: DSN 361-5301 or +32 (0)68-275301. Pay attention to events such as Easter celebrations, • JFC Brunssum: DSN 606-244-2616/3200 or spring festivals, May Day and other events which traditionally +31(0)45- 526-2616/3200. can result in protests throughout Europe. • Schinnen: DSN 360-7555 or +31(0)464-437555. Be mindful especially of May 1, which is observed as • SHAPE: DSN 423-3343 or +32(0)65-443343. Labor Day in Belgium and the Netherlands. Although not If you observe suspicious activity in your community, report specifically directed at U.S. personnel, many large cities can it to the nearest police agency by calling 112 (emergency and will have marches and demonstrations on or around call number in Europe). Labor Day. For questions or concerns regarding the Antiterrorism If in the vicinity of one of these events, use common Program, call DSN 361-6290 (Belgium) or DSN 360-7313 sense. Stay away from the area of the protest, research (Netherlands).u

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[2] March 29, 2018 Young Lives, BIG Stories Contest calls for submissions in April By Jessica Ryan USAG Benelux Public Affairs retirement services officer at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux in Schinnen, was the overall contest winner. Her essay about how growing up in a military environment captured the remarkable impression it has on her life. Ronald served in the U.S. Army for 34 years and retired as a sergeant major. During his military career, his family experienced a global adventure as they lived overseas. “In short, life as Courtesy graphic of U.S. Army. a ‘military brat’ has April is Month of the Military Child, and U.S. Army proved a truly worldly experience,” she wrote in her essay. Installation Management Command’s G9 Family and Morale, “As such, the hardest question a military child has to answer Welfare and Recreation is recognizing the brave hearts is ‘where are you from?’; I’ve made home wherever the Army and resilient souls of Army youth by sends us. Where am I not from?” conducting its annual Young Lives, Amanda graduated from the BIG Stories Contest from April 1 to 30. AFNORTH International School on The contest gives U.S. Army children Joint Force Command Brunssum, The an opportunity to tell their stories for Netherlands, last year, where she a chance to win prizes. participated in the Junior Reserve The contest is open to children of Officers’ Training Corps program and U.S. active-duty Soldiers, Army National camps. She is currently attending Guardsmen, Army reservists, military the U.S. Military Academy in West spouses or Army retirees. Children are Point, New York, and is studying asked to submit entries which answer environmental engineering. the question: What does it mean to “As a military child, I feel be a military child? my upbringing has prepared me for Children age 3 to third grade can anything and everything. Leaving submit drawings, and children in fourth high school and my home overseas, to twelfth grade can submit written I’m ready to take on the world,” she entries. wrote in her essay. Entries must be submitted online Amanda’s essay, along with or by mail by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Central the other winning entries in the 2017 Standard Time on April 30. More Young Lives, BIG Stories Contest, information, such as rules and entry are on the official contest website. submission, is on the official contest Family and MWR will host website at www.armymwr.com/momc. Amanda Macauley, overall winner in the 2017 "Young Lives, Big Stories Contest", shows her pride depicting her journey special events in observance of In 2017, Amanda Macauley, from Junior ROTC, through graduation and acceptance at the Month of the Military Child. For more daughter of Ronald Macauley, Central U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (Photo courtesy of the information, go to www.benelux. Processing Facility coordinator and Macauley family) armymwr.com. u

[3] March 29, 2018 How to get a driver’s license in Belgium By Jessica Ryan USAG Benelux Public Affairs

their certificate to the Registration Office (SHAPE Bldg. 210) where they are issued a SHAPE driver’s license. Contrary to popular belief, the SHAPE driver’s license is only valid in Belgium. “The SHAPE driver’s license is a transcription of your stateside license,” said Deprez. According to Deprez, people should still carry their U.S. driver’s license along with their SHAPE driver’s license at all times. If they are stopped by the police, they should show both licenses in order to avoid possible language barriers. Since the SHAPE driver’s license is only valid in Belgium, people who want to drive in other European countries must The driving age in Belgium is 18 and older. (Courtesy photo) obtain either a Belgian driver’s license or international Arriving to a new country means getting the proper driver’s license. To clarify, the licenses are not the same identification cards. One of the necessary ID cards is, of so the names are not interchangeable. course, a driver’s license. One must carry a valid European Getting a Belgian driver’s license (Belgian Protocol ID driver’s license when driving in Belgium and other European cardholders) countries, and getting one is a multi-step process for U.S. Despite the name, the Belgian driver’s license is valid personnel. in all countries in Europe. To get a Belgian driver’s license, U.S. personnel in Belgium should get a SHAPE driver’s people must possess a Belgian Protocol ID in hand. During license to drive in Belgium in addition to a Belgian or in-processing to Belgium, U.S. personnel, including family international driver’s license to drive in other countries in members and Department of Defense civilian employees, Europe. The Driver’s Testing Station staff helps personnel must apply for a protocol ID after they find a home in Belgium stationed in Belgium, including SHAPE, Chièvres Air Base, and have proof of residence, such as a rental lease. To Brussels and Zutendaal, with the process of getting those apply for a Belgian protocol ID, people must go to the SHAPE licenses. Registration Office. Getting a SHAPE driver’s license (All U.S. personnel over After receiving the Belgian protocol ID, people must age 18) return to the Driver’s Testing Station. The station does not Before arriving to Belgium, U.S. personnel must have a issue Belgian driver’s licenses, but the staff will help with valid stateside driver’s license. The driving age in Belgium the application process. is 18 and older. People under age 18, even if they have a “We explain the process, complete the application, make U.S. driver’s license, are not allowed to drive in the country. copies of the required documentation for the application, U.S. personnel who moved from another European country and give them the address to the city hall in their commune,” and have a valid U.S. Army Europe, or USAREUR, driver’s said Deprez. license (typically issued to personnel stationed in Germany) The required documentation includes a statement of should hold onto it as they will still need to apply for the residence (which can be procured from the SHAPE Federal SHAPE driver’s license. Police in Bldg. 210), two European Union passport photos After arriving to the country, all incoming personnel (3.5 centimeters by 4.5 centimeters in size), SHAPE ID, who are eligible to drive must go to the Driver’s Testing SHAPE driver’s license and U.S. driver’s license. Station in Bldg. 220, Room 104, on SHAPE. This is where People can have their photo taken at the SHAPE they sign up for the mandatory class and receive study Registration Office for a nominal fee. materials for the SHAPE driver’s license. Classes are held Deprez added that her staff have application forms Tuesdays starting at 8 a.m. It is required to sign up for the in French and Dutch as some people, especially those in class ahead of time, since walk-ins are not allowed. Brussels and Zutendaal, reside in the Flanders region. During the class, people learn about the driving rules People should then go to the city hall in the commune and road signage in Belgium. Individuals with only a U.S. they reside in with the application paperwork. People driver’s license must then pass tests on the rules and signs. must be in the national registry, which is done when the According to Chantal Deprez, supervisory training Registration Office personnel submit the application for the specialist at the Driver’s Testing Station, individuals with Belgian protocol ID, in order to be issued a Belgian’s driver’s a valid USAREUR driver’s license have to attend the class license. It may take time for people’s names to appear in but do not take the tests. the registry. It is recommended to wait a few weeks after Afterwards, people receive a certificate. They then take getting the Belgian protocol ID to visit city hall and submit

[4] March 29, 2018 Driver's license in Belgium, Continued from page 4 the paperwork. International driving permits Each commune has a different fee for the Belgian driver’s Prior to moving to Belgium from the U.S., people can, license. The expiration date for the license depends on the but are not required to, get an international driving permit. commune. Some communes issue a driver’s license valid The permit allows drivers age 18 and over with a valid U.S. for 10 years while others may issue the license valid for the driver’s license to legally drive abroad. The permit is only up person’s date estimated return from overseas, or DEROS, to one year. Currently, two entities, the American Automobile listed on their SHAPE ID, according to Deprez. Depending Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring on the commune, a card may be issued the same day or a Alliance (AATA), offer valid permits. More information can person may pick up the card at a later date. be found on their websites. Getting an International Driver’s License (Non-Belgian These permits do not replace U.S. driver’s license, Protocol ID cardholders) the SHAPE driver’s license, Belgian driver’s license and Since the Belgian protocol ID is required for the Belgian international driver’s license. People on PCS orders still driver’s license, people who do not have a protocol ID, such need to apply for the required driver's licenses in Belgium, as active-duty service members living in the barracks, can and the IDP is not a substitute. The permit is intended for apply for an international driver’s license. This option does people who are on a short-term stay in a country, such as not apply to family members and DOD civilian employees. going on vacation or business travel, not for those living “U.S. active-duty service members can apply for an in the country. international’s driver’s license, because we have an agreement Stateside driver’s licenses with Mons. That means that they have to apply for the While living abroad, U.S. personnel must have a valid license in the city hall in Mons,” said Deprez. U.S. driver’s license. If the license expires during their tour, Similar to the Belgian driver’s license, people will first people should renew it before the expiration date. Each state get their SHAPE driver’s license and then go to the Driver’s has different rules and requirements on license renewal Testing Station afterwards. The staff will help individuals for U.S. citizens living abroad. People should check their with completing the paperwork and ensuring they have state’s official vehicle department, such as the Department the necessary documentation. People then go the city hall of Motor Vehicles, for more information on the application in Mons and submit the application and pay a fee. The process. driver’s license is also valid for all countries in Europe, but For more information about SHAPE, Belgian or international is only valid for three years. If one’s tour extends beyond driver’s licenses, call the Driver’s Testing Station (SHAPE the expiration date, they can renew the license. Bldg. 220) at DSN 366-6603 or +32 (0)6532-6603. u BOSS: Enhancing the morale and welfare of single Soldiers By Christophe Morel USAG Benelux Public Affairs On March 27, single and geographically separated U.S. military personnel, residing in the USAG Benelux area, were invited to learn more about the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, or BOSS, program on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. "Participants can be of any rank and any branch of service," said Benelux MWR BOSS Advisor Shawna Morton. There was also a BOSS fair in Schinnen on March 16, and there will be another one in Brussels on March 29 (see page 7). The mission of the BOSS program is to enhance the morale and welfare of single Soldiers, increase retention and sustain combat readiness. Soldiers can talk about quality of life issues, obtain volunteer hours and help with service projects they are passionate about. BOSS also sponsors a variety of fun activities. "They went to SnowWorld (in The Netherlands), and they did escape rooms in Brussels for team building opportunities," Morton said. Army Pfc. Maria McClain arrived in Belgium in December 2017. She plans to participate in BOSS events. "I would like to travel and volunteer. I like to meet new people," she said. Army Spc. Tahle Teabout, a military policemen in Chièvres, was also interested in Army Pfc. Maria McClain gets some activities such as the Normandy trip. "There are always posting information," he information about the next activities, said. "It's a good way to know other people that are around the community." volunteer opportunities and trips People who are interested in the program can participate in the monthly BOSS offered by the BOSS program during meetings held every fourth Thursday of each month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BOSS fair held on Chièvres Air the ACS conference room at SHAPE, in Schinnen and Brussels. If you have questions, Base, March 27. (U.S. Army photo email [email protected]. u by Christophe Morel)

[5] March 29, 2018 Communities celebrate spring 1 with an eggstravaganza By Jessica Ryan USAG Benelux Public Affairs Eggs filled the field as children outreach services director. anxiously waited to find them and Entela Trimani, a family member see what treats were inside during from Italy, came to the event with her Child, Youth and School Services’ children. The Trimani family has been Eggstravaganza event March 24 on stationed at SHAPE for four years and Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. attends the event each year. The event was an opportunity for Easter is celebrated differently the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and in each country. Inspired by the SHAPE communities to celebrate the Eggstravaganza events, Trimani has 2 beginning of springtime and Easter. incorporated American traditions into Before the Easter egg hunt, families her family celebrations. enjoyed different games and activities “Egg hunting is not a tradition in in the Community Activities Center. our country,” she said. “Last year, it was The Easter Bunny also made a special raining heavily so my family organized appearance and met families. an egg hunt inside the house. We are Unique to this event is that U.S. and making our own traditions. It’s the NATO ID cardholders were welcomed, best part of being in an international which meant that families from different environment.” countries were able to enjoy the Other celebrations were held in the festivities and learn about American U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community traditions in celebrating Easter, such including Easter Egg Hunt and Kinderfest as hunting for plastic eggs and meeting on March 17 in Brunssum, and Spring the famous bunny. Fest on March 22 in Brussels. “This is an opportunity for us to For more information about upcoming share the U.S. culture with the NATO family events in the community, visit community,” said Natasja Sterling, CYS www.benelux.armymwr.com. u 3 4 5

1. Children participate in an Easter-themed photo booth at the Community Activities Center during Child, Youth and School Services’ Eggstravaganza event March 24 on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan) 2. Lorenzo Petrera meets the Easter Bunny on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan) 3. John Orme, USAG Benelux in Brussels Facility Director, is dishing out food during Spring Fest March 22 in Brussels, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Kathy Garrity-Cantwell) 4. A child finds a golden egg during Spring Fest in Brussels, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Kathy Garrity-Cantwell) 5. A mother and daughter pick up Easter eggs and small toys during the egg hunt on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan) 6. Children decorate bags at the Community Activities Center on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by Jessica Ryan) 7. Daphne Brake cheers on her daughter Lauren as she tries to balance a large egg while 6 walking during the Egg Drop activity on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Army photo by 7 Jessica Ryan)

[6] March 29, 2018 ALL COMMUNITIES The following is a VTC-projected class. For information about and to register for VTC classes, contact: • For SHAPE: DSN 366-6824 or +32 (0)65-326824 • For Brussels: DSN 368-9783 or +32 (0)2-7179783 • For Schinnen: DSN 360-7500 or +31 (0)46-4437500 April 4 • Financial Plannining 101 - From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees will learn the fundamentals of a good financial plan, from basic budgeting, to setting up their emergency funds, making good choices for their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) assessing their life Insurance needs and investing for the future. BRUSSELS COMMUNITY See also above in "All Communities." Closure • Library - In observance of Easter, the Brussels Library will be closed April 1. Survey • Auto Skills Center Hours - The Brussels Auto Skills Center is running a survey about days and hours of operation. Take the survey at https://brussels.armymwr.com/promos/brussels-auto-skills-center-survey. Every Monday and Thursday • Lunchtime Yoga - Relax and refresh during the work day from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brussels Fitness Center. For more information, call DSN 368-9667 or +32 (0)2-7179667. Every Tuesday • Tax Assistance - The Northern Law Center will provide U.S. federal and state income tax assistance to eligible clients on Tuesdays in Bldg. 4, Room 316. Services are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call DSN 423-4868 or +32 (0)65-444868. For more information on legal services and documentation needed for tax returns, visit www.usagbenelux.eur.army.mil/org-legal.html. Every Thursday and Friday • Community Movie Night - Enjoy free entertainment at the 3 Star Recreation Center starting at 6:30 p.m. The schedule includes Coco (PG) on March 29, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (PG-13) on March 30. For more information, call DSN 368-9822 or +32 (0)2-7179822. Every Friday • 3 Star Recreation Night - Join the Brussels community for games, cards, music and movies starting at 5 p.m. at the 3 Star Recreation Center. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Line dancing will start at 7 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. Karaoke will be held on the second and fourth

Inside the Gate Inside Friday of the month starting at 6 p.m. U.S. Military, NATO, U.S. Embassy and mission cardholders are welcome. For more information, call DSN 368-9822 or +32 (0)2-7179822. March 29 • BOSS Information Fair - Single service members are welcome to stop in and learn more about the USAG Benelux Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, or BOSS, program. Held at the 3 Star Recreation Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April Fitness Challenge • 1,000/500 Pounds Club - If your combined one-rep max totals in bench press, squat and deadlift is 1,000 pounds, or greater (or 500 lbs or greater for females), you're a member of the club. Register at the Brussels Fitness Center. For more information, call DSN 368-9667 or +32 (0)2-7179667. April 3 • Eat Better, Feel Better - This is a fun and informative class about the importance of good nutrition. You'll receive a four-week nutrition and workout plan. Held at the Brussels Fitness Center from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, call DSN 368-9667 or +32 (0)2-7179667. April 4 • "Flanders Field" Post BE02 General Meeting - The American Legion “Flanders Field” Post BE02 family will host a General Meeting April 4 starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Brussels Building 3 (above the gym). For further information, contact [email protected]. • Office hours for veterans and retirees - The American Legion Post BE02 Service Office (a Veterans Service Organization) will have office hours at their USAG Benelux office in Brussels (Bldg. 3) April 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Veterans and retirees requiring assistance with their VA disability claims can make an appointment or walk-in. Contact the Post Service Officer at [email protected].

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information, call DSN 324-5631 or +32(0)65-445631. learn socialization skills and make friends while child get minders a chance to meet their For peers. more plays,finger songs and lots Time helps children of build giggles. confidence, Story at 4:15 p.m. in the Children's Room will enjoy of the library. stories, Participants Time,times. designed Preschool for Story children age 3to 6, meets every Tuesday early reading skills by attending the SHAPE weekly International story Library’s Time Story Preschool Library SHAPE for their children during the class period. Open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. and basicequipment followed by 30minutes of indoor cycling. Kids are welcome. Parents are responsible Wednesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for an adult, high-intensity, full-body workout using body weight TrainingCircuit Friendly) (Stroller obtain SHAPE driving license. For more information, call DSN 366-6603 or +32(0) 65-326603. Wednesday from 8a.m. to 9:15 a.m. U.S. and Canadian personnel must complete a POV orientation to Schedule an appointment in order to email receive study material. GOV Orientation Class is conducted every or (0)65-444868/4906 POV Orientation Class is conducted +32 at SHAPE (Bldg. 220, Room 104) every Tuesday at 8a.m. to noon. or 423-4868/4906 DSN call appointment, [email protected]. an schedule To only! from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 are by-appointment a.m. Services on Chièvres Air Base inside Andrews Federal Credit Union on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to eligible clients from Monday to Friday from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. and are noon also to 5p.m. Services Law CenterThe Northern will provide U.S. federal and state income tax assistance at SHAPE Bldg. 318 a.m. For more information, call DSN 360-7370/7560 or +31 (0)46-4437370/7560. cleaning and need to get rid of all kind of goodies then rent a table for $10 and sell them. Setup is at 9 Flea Market honor all sacrifices. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PostNL01. veteransto U.S. serve military and also to maintain and build relations with veterans of Allied Nations to veterans to fellow help veterans, families, their widows ofveterans andorphans. Today, still is themission byat 5p.m. Chartered The American Legion National the Headquarters, Margraten Post was formed by NL01American Legion Post Meeting General Membership register, call DSN 360-7500 or +31 (0)46-4437500. attractions and shopping areas and learn how to use the local train system. For more information or to and get anoverview of Tri-Border Onthe second day, services. go beyond the gate to visit a few local culture, and day, language. On the first explore the Dutch culture with an introduction to the language p.m. AllNewcomer’s andspouses are invited to learn about your new community, including local customs, Nation -Newcomer’sHost Orientation &Cultural Tour Registration by April 10. For more information, call DSN 360-7561 or +31 (0)46-4437561. the upcoming "Couples" Pickleball Challenge held at the Schinnen Fitness Center from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. of badminton, tennis, and table tennis created for all ages and skill levels. Give it a try, and sign up for Pickleball Challenge DSN 606-2442469 or +31 (0)45-5262469. LEGO Day DSN 360-7560 or +31 (0)46-4437560 or email [email protected]. Tickets can be purchased on the event days at the Schinnen Bowling Center. For more information, call (10 a.m. to 3p.m.), bouncy castles, basketball shoot, corn-hole and much more. Cost is $5per person. 29 to 30and April 4to 6, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Fun includes "Cosmic Bowling", indoor wall climbing Spring Break Fun Hl a te F H Busu Lbay rm pm t 5 .. o mr ifrain call information, more For p.m. 5 to p.m. 2 from Library Brunssum HQ JFC the at Held - - Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Schinnen Community Activity Center. If you did your spring

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Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny, HouseandGardens Monet's France, Amsterdam, Cruise, Cologne with Breakfast and Canterbury, Dover Castle and The Cotswolds, Oxford Paris, Budapest, Rhine Dinner Cruise with Fireworks, Reims with Champagne, Gouda & Keukenhof Gardens, London (with optional musical Dreamgirls), Germany, Cruise on the Main River in Frankfurt, • • • • • • • •

ai. Al ainlte ad gs r ecuae t atn te vn. o mr ifrain contact information, more For event. the attend to encouraged are ages [email protected]. and nationalities All Paris.” Scouts, hosts a Daddy-Daughter Dance at the SHAPE Event Center. The theme is “An Evening in Dance Daddy-Daughter information, call DSN 366-6824 or +32 (0)65-326824. group. For thesupport during activities more sensory-friendly in information and resources. Children are welcome to participate openly talk about their experiences, pose questions and gain other Exceptional Family Member Program families. Attendees SHAPE Bldg. 318 forto meet and an opportunity network with Group EFMP Support more information, call DSN 366-6824 or+32 (0)65-326824. from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is requested by April 10 with Army For Community Service. Spring Break Bowling 4 p.m. You must register in advance. For more information, call DSN 366-6824 or +32 (0)65-326824. and shopping. Held Mondaytransportation from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 8:45 a.m. to sample traditional belgian cuisine, learn basicFrench, enjoy acultural tour of Mons and learn about public NationOrientation Host 31 at 1 p.m. at Bldg. 313 (Room 205). If you are interested, call +32 (0)65-443193. dependentsmembers, and civilians age 18 and older. coaches' meeting The mandatory will be held May from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The team roster deadline is May 30. Teams may consist of NATO, U.S. service Registration Softball 1 Part Potter Eight Nights of Harry or +32(0)65-445631. some amazing Harry Potter prizes! For more information, call DSN 423-5631 formup an at entry the library. All correct entries will be entered for in a raffle Potter Quiz at the SHAPE International Library Harry Fitness Center. given to the best competitors. For more information, call DSN 423-3193 and or visit the SHAPE Sports 30 Days Squat Challenge May 12 May 9-13 3884. at the SHAPE Cinema. Admission is next The perperson. €2 10. beheldApril will andlastscreening June 9 Upcoming Organized Trips&Tours April 28 May 19-21 - From June 5to July 21, games each Tuesday there will be softball and Thursday April 21 May 26 - Cost is €1 per game, and €1 for shoe rental. Held at the SHAPE Bowling Center - Join the Army Community Service at theArmy- Join Service Community June 2 - Learn about the community, tour aBelgian hospital, learn about Belgian customs, - The American Legion Auxiliary Post BE02, in partnership with the Girl Post -The American Legion Auxiliary BE02,inpartnership - Competitors have 30days to do as many squats as possible. Awards will be May 5 - On April 3, starting at 6 p.m., watch - On April 3, starting April 14 June16 April 7 [10] Call DSN 360-7560 or +31 (0) 46-4437560. Schinnen Trips & Tours • • • • • • • • • • • •

Weekend Trip Normandy, to France, London Express, Family Day Trout Fishing, Sea, Deep Sea Fishing at the North Keukenhof Gardens, Clay Pigeon Shooting in the Netherlands, Comedy Tour Kevin in Antwerp, Hart London, Honfleur, France, France, Strasbourg, with Harbor Tour,Rotterdam in Paris, Concert Bruno Mars Participants can pick Participants Aug. 12-15 May 26 Harry PotterHarry and the Deathly Hallows – Aug. 4 July 28 April 21 May 12 July 14 June 30

April 22 July 20-23 Aug. 25 March 31 March March 29,2018 Outside the Gate USAG Benelux Public Affairs By Chloé Van Nieuwenhove in The Netherlands and German Discover top music festivals When: visit information, https://www.pinkpop.nl/2018/en/. more For for three days (including camping). this year.performing will be and Bruno Mars Offspring, Patrol, J,Foo Jessie Fighters, The such asPearl Jam, SnowArtists is a large, annual music festival. Where: When: The Netherlands on sale now! don’t wait to buy tickets. They are If you want to attend one of those, known for some bigmusical events. Netherlands and Germany are also the Belgian music festivals. The and Sven Väth will be performing Λ Ingrosso, Robin Schulz, Jonas Blue Vegas &Like Mike, Hardwell, Axwell such as Alesso, Dimitrilist. Artists any electronic music’s fan’s bucket stages, this festival hasto be on night discos to awe inspiring main from intimate to finds silent late Amsterdam. 17 With stagesranging festivalmusic of justoutside 1, Haarlemmermeer Where: When: for more information. https://www.northseajazz.com/en/ & The Night Sweats. Sons of Kemet and Nathanael Rateliff enjoy ofD’angelo, theperformances weekend ofJulyatAhoy venue. You will an annualfestival healeachsecond Where: • • •

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of Tournai andvisitors march to thetop ofthe walkers theevent. in participate Theinhabitants "La marche à bâton" in Tournai to 5 p.m. featuringGrande Haie booths 200 from a.m. 6 Flea market inEtterbeek fee.6 p.m. with no entry featuring 50booths, will be open from 6a.m. to is €3. The fleakids market, age 8to 12. Entry age 3, 4p.m. for kids age 4to 7and 5p.m. for following Egg Hunt times: 3p.m.for kids up to Held at the parking on Rue de la Poste with the FleaMarket and Hunt Egg Saint-SauveurEaster in city. fee. No entry Held from 8a.m. to 6p.m. in the center of the You standsover find will kilometers! of4.5 adistance & FleaEaster Market (35th edition) in Verviers Rue de Gourgues from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volksmarch 5,10 for inWiers or 20km- fee.a.m. to 7 p.m. No entry p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9p.m., and Monday, 10 to seeandtaste. OpenSaturday, 4p.m.to 10 for specialties andregional visitors culinary their market bring held on Leopold II-Laan.Participants inOostende Europa Fiesta du Grand Large in Mons. for children under age 13. Free parking on Rue Route for €25 is deWallonie. two Entry days. Free compete from 8:30a.m.to 5:30p.m.Held on for young people. On Sunday, the best pilots will will see the amateur races and training sessions comes alive for the motocross. On Saturday, you International Motocross inGhlin- from fee. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. No entry Open inside from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. and outside around Ciney Rue Expoon3, duMarché Couvert. Antique &FleaMarket inCiney - email [email protected]. fee. No entry For more information, call +32(0)69-222045 or on Place Paul-Emile Janson from 6a.m. to 6 p.m. The event annually attracts many visitors. Held gardeners animate thissomptuous market. Solorfoul Flower Market inTournai a.m. to 5 p.m. Held on Rue Abbé Dropsy, 2.Free from 7:30 entry For more information, call +32 (0)476-844496. You can choose between 6, 12or 20 kilometers. views of Tournai and the surrounding countryside. where they canadmire beautifulMont Saint-Aubert -Aninternational festival - Held on Rue de la - More than a100 - Around 7,000 The wholecity Held in andHeld in Departs [13]

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Easter MarketEaster inThe Hague (NL) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No entrance fee. with many delicacies. Open stands and culinary Heerlijkheid (Estate) Eck en Wiel on Veerweg, 5 Spring Fair in Eck en Wiel Fridayuntil the first of September. No entrance fee. in action every Friday between 10 a.m. and noon from 10 a.m.to canbe seen 1p.m.Cheese carriers marketCheese Alkmaar in €15 for adults, €2.50 for children age 4 to 14. outdoors. Open from 10 is a.m. to 6p.m. Entry At the castle park, you everything will find for the are with indoor filled decorations and furniture. on Groeneveld, 2. The three of floors the castle Spring Fair inBaarn 4-6. Open from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.No entrance fee. around the “Kilsdonkse” Mill on Kilsdonkseweg. products for home and garden and more. Held Spring Market in Heeswijk for children age 4 to 12. is €12 forp.m. and 4p.m. Entry adults, and €9 at the Castle ruins on 27 Daalhemmerweg, at 1 ofPreyBirds Show inValkenburg (NL) Monday from noon to 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.,Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.,and age 11 andyounger. OpenSaturday from noon 10. is €9.50 for Entry adults, and €7 for children shows and live music. Held at Ahoy on Ahoyweg, Asian/Oriental market with Asian restaurants, dance Pasar MalamIstimewa inRotterdam for adults, and €5 for children. more. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 is €8 p.m. Entry with market, knights in shining armor, jousts and Graefenthal onMaasstrasse,48-50 Monastery Medieval Fair Easter in Goch (GE) and €5 for children. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. is€10Hohensyburgstrasse, 200.Entry for adults, Held in front of the Castle Hohensyburg ruins on beamarket, will There shows andacrobats. Medieval (GE) Festival Dortmund-Syburg in and €1.50 for children. Open from 11 is€4for a.m. to adults, 6p.m.Entry ZonsonSchlossstrasse,1.Held atKreismuseum decoratedwill display Easter their artistically eggs. EggMarketEaster inDormagen (GE) a.m. to 5 p.m. delicacies. Open from 10curiosa, and culinary Voorhout with new and modern products, vintage,

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Outside the Gate You may experience somedelays whiledrivinginBelgiumthisseason.Road construction projects are occurring throughout thecountryandmay result Please be cautious and patient while driving at all times. If you havePlease becautiousand patient whiledrivingat questionsor alltimes. If in temporary laneclosures androad congestion. We willprovide regular would like toreport otherhighway construction sitesandroad closures, please updates toensure that thecommunity isinformed andprepared. Work isscheduled tobecompletedby involves willbemaintained. 15kminbothdirections. traffic Two lanesof Andenne andDaussoulxhasbeenunderway sinceAugust.This project Andenne/Daussoux (E42/A15): deviations, ordetours, viaBois-d’Haine. scheduled tolastninedays. During thisperiod,you willhave tofollow the Mons.intersection withtheE19/A7at Work Houdeng, inthedirection is of highway willbeclosed totraffic. Itisthesectionfrom LaLouvière tothe La Louvière (E42): weeks. Reyers-Meiser Meiserfor afew more tunnelisclosed inthedirection of Brussels. Work isscheduled tobecompletedby Brussels: completed by April27. Mons inAthnext toCarrefour andIntermarché. Work isscheduled tobe Ath: consider taking analternative route toyour destination. by mid-April.There isroad possible, congestion inbothdirections. If phases afterwards (oneperweek). Work isscheduled tobecompleted still ongoing. This week, workers are nearn°454.There willbetwo other Route inJurbise: d’Ath detour, Thoricourt. viathevillage of directions. Work isexpected to lastfour months. There isadeviation, or Ghislenghien, between Rue Mauvinage andRue duNoirJambon,inboth Silly (RN57): Highway Construction email theU.S. at ArmyGarrison BeneluxPublic Affairs Office There isaroad lightsonChausséede construction andtraffic and RoadClosures Renovation of theReyers Renovation tunnels isinprogress of inthecenterof [email protected]. Road constuctionisongoing inSillyonChausséede Starting March 30 at noon, a part of theE42/A15 MarchStarting 30at of noon,apart The road construction onRoute inJurbise is d’Ath [14] The three-way yard project between August 2018 the end of theyear the endof .

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