Globetrotters Delight Fans the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Delighted a Full House of Fans Dec

December 12, 2013

Antiterrorism experts say the Lessons learned abduction of an Army general from kidnapping reinforces need for vigilance. 4 The State Department offers Packing your tips to make your holiday Vol. 42, No. 24 www.stuttgartcitizen.net bags for a trip? travels safe and incident free. 6

Globetrotters delight fans The world famous Harlem Globetrotters delighted a full house of fans Dec. 6 in the Patch Fitness Center, thanks to Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment. The Globetrotters conclude their 12th tour of U.S. military bases in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Greece and Spain. Photos by Laura Castro

Tyler Jackson, 7, dances with “Ant” Atkinson Globie, the official Harlem Globetrotters mascot, takes a break with spectators. after helping the Globetrotter with a trick shot.

AFRICOM helps regional militaries fight HIV/AIDS By Donna Miles their borders.” Military HIV/AIDS Program. The program’s goal is to American Forces Press Service This vulnerability could provide opportunities for help regional militaries reduce the incidence of HIV others to exploit in destabilizing ways, he said. and AIDS within their ranks. .S. Africa Command is making headway Since AFRICOM’s standup five years ago, it has The effort, provided with strong support from the in helping militaries across Africa con- focused heavily on regional outreach through its Partner Naval Health Research Center in San Diego working Ufront the HIV/AIDS epidemic through a in lock-step with embassy country teams, has been program focused on prevention, care and treatment, a highly successful in increasing awareness about HIV/ senior command official reported last week. AIDS and ways to prevent it, Hrshchyshn reported. “The whole focus is to reduce the incidence of The effort has reached nearly a half-million troops HIV in foreign militaries,” Mike Hrshchyshn, chief and their family members with educational programs of humanitarian and health activities for AFRICOM’s about prevention and treatment, provided about 4,000 Security Cooperation Programs directorate, said during healthcare workers trained in HIV/AIDS care and a web chat commemorating World AIDS Day earlier treatment, and provided support to about 75,000 people this month. living with the disease. The office oversees the strategic direction of the But Hrshchyshn said the impact goes far deeper, Defense Department’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Program with every person who receives education and training in Africa. Of more than 70 nations that participate in the amplifying the message through their daily personal DOD program, 45 are in AFRICOM’s area of opera- and professional interactions. “They become force tions, Hrshchyshn reported. multipliers in reducing the transmission of HIV/AIDS,” HIV and AIDS represent a potential threat to he said. Africa’s regional security and stability, he said. The Recognition of the consequences of the disease — disease weakens national governments and economies and successes in confronting it — makes nations eager and erodes the readiness of their militaries. to work together to confront it, he noted. Partner nations That degrades their effectiveness, not just within share state-of-the-art developments regarding HIV and their own countries, but also in their ability to provide AIDS during biennial conferences sponsored by DOD’s Graphic courtesy of peacekeeping forces that support regional stability, he U.S. Department of Health & Human Services HIV/AIDS Prevention Program. The most recent one, explained. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people world- hosted by Mozambique in 2012, attracted representa- “Without militaries that are able to discharge their wide to unite in the fight against HIV. AFRICOM is tives of 70-plus militaries from around the world. “That missions … security starts to degrade,” Hrshchyshn helping militaries across Africa confront the HIV/ reflects the large global interest,” Hrshchyshn said. said. “And not only does it have an impact on that AIDS epidemic through a program focused on pre- specific country but also on a regional basis, beyond vention, care and treatment. See Fight HIV on page 4 Page 2 OPINION The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Freedom 6 Sends: HE T CITIZEN Happy Holidays to Army’s best

This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Depart- Commentary by Lt. Gen. Donald M. Cambell Jr. our vital mission here in Europe. ment of Defense. Contents of The Citizen are not necessarily the offi cial U.S. Army Europe commander As you celebrate the holidays with your families, views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of De- fense or the Department of the Army. All editorial content in this pub- friends and loved ones, please remember our team- lication is edited and approved for public release by the United States Army Garrison Stuttgart Public Affairs Offi ce. Advertisements and pri- nn and I would like to wish the entire mates deployed around the world; whether it’s in vate organizations noted in this publication are not part of Department United States Army Europe Team a joy- the mountains of Afghanistan, the sands of Kuwait, of Defense. Aous and wonderful holiday season! the valleys of Kosovo, or on a cold mountain top in This time of year Americans, as well as many of Turkey. May they be in your thoughts and prayers, our friends and allies around the world, refl ect on as they will be in ours. and give thanks for the freedom and prosperity that Although many of us are fortunate enough to we all enjoy. You – the Soldiers, have our families here with us to civilians and family members of enjoy the holiday season, many in USAREUR – contribute to that our communities do not. I encour-

Col. John P. Stack freedom and prosperity on a daily age you all to consider opening U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Commander basis. your homes to our single service

R. Slade Walters This holiday season marks one members and those geographically Director of Public Affairs year in command and I could not separated from their loved ones S. J. Grady be more thankful to serve, what I during the holidays. Command Information Chief Managing Editor truly believe to be, the best team in I know that many of you will

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News & Notes Commissary scholarships for military children Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Defense Commissary Agency Scholarships for Military Children Program. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 28. Scholarship awards will be based on funds available, but the goal of the program is to award a mini- mum of one $2,000 scholarship at each commissary location that receives applications from students who U.S. Army graphic meet all of the eligibility requirements. Retirees and family members should activate the forwarding function in their Army Knowledge On- Applications are available in commissaries and line account profile before Dec. 31, 2013, when their email will no longer be accessible. The Army online at www.militaryscholar.org. established AKO in the late 1990s to provide online information services for U.S. Army personnel, To apply for a scholarship, the student must be a and then later extended some AKO services to retirees and family members. Services have included dependent, unmarried child of a service member on email, collaboration, discussion forums, a directory, and direct access to many DOD and VA websites. active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree. Applicants must be younger Retirees, family members must enable than 21, or 23, if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university. AKO forwarding by Dec. 31 Family and MWR offers winter motorcycle storage U.S. Army Office of the Chief Information Of- retirees, veterans) and eligible family members The Automotive Skills Center on Panzer Kaserne ficer and Program Executive Office Enterprise can obtain a DSLogon account, which allows will offer a new, fee-based winter motorcycle stor- Information Systems access using a single username and password. age service from Dec. 16, 2013, to March 31, 2014. DSLogon complies with federal security guide- The fee is $30 per month. Fees for the month of etirees and family members should lines and provides a secure user experience. December will be prorated. The cost for the entire activate the forwarding function in Users must be enrolled in the Defense Enroll- storage period is $105. All fees for the entire storage their Army Knowledge Online ac- ment Eligibility Reporting System to obtain an R period must be paid in advance. count profile before Dec. 31, 2013, when their account. email will no longer be accessible. For sites not currently using DSLogon, such Starting at 9 a.m. on Dec. 16, the Panzer Auto As of Jan. 1, 2014, they cannot log into their as MyPay, users must establish an individual Skills will hold a special opening to receive mo- inboxes or reach information and messages username and password. torcycles for storage. Due to limited storage space, archived in Army Knowledge Online, known The Army remains committed to virtually motorcycles will be stored on a first-come, first- as AKO, email folders. connect with all retirees and family members. serve basis. As part of the Army’s AKO transition to The Army public website, www.army.mil, re- Customers will be responsible for all services enterprise services, Army retirees and family mains the source of official Army news, infor- required to ensure their motorcycle is prepared for members can have their AKO email automati- mation, and social media. It is accessible from storage. cally forwarded to a commercial email address any location and on any device. To help expedite the storage process, each cus- until Dec. 31, 2014. In the past, users could All Army business processes will move off tomer will need to bring a copy of current, valid li- only forward AKO email to a government email the current AKO platform onto next-generation censing and registration, a copy of proof of insurance address. enterprise services over the course of several showing coverage with liability through the entire Users may need to update business and years; migration is expected by fiscal year 2017. storage period, and a completed storage agreement. billing accounts, such as utilities, credit card The Army is currently modernizing the AKO The storage agreement can be downloaded at companies, banks and other financial institu- infrastructure and services to become more www.stuttgart.armymwr.com. tions, mailing lists, etc., if AKO email was used interoperable across DOD, to lower cost and For more information, call the Automotive Skills for these accounts. Retirees may need to update to improve efficiency and security. The Army Center at 431-2555/civ. 07031-15-2555. their myPay email address to continue getting is moving toward enterprise services for col- Mailroom backlog impedes messages from the Defense and Accounting laboration, content management, and unified System. capabilities (including chat, voice and video processing of holiday mail Retirees and family members who use AKO over IP), which all draw on the identity service U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart postal officials email as their primary email should sign up for underpinning DOD Enterprise Email. have asked that post office patrons pick up parcels an alternate email account before Dec. 31, 2013, AKO and many official Army sites will only as soon as possible in order to alleviate the current and have email forwarded. be accessible via the government-issued Com- backlog of packages and to free up storage space for Through DOD Self-Service Logon or mon Access Card, known as a CAC. Because incoming mail and parcels. DSLogon, retirees and family members continue retirees and family members are not eligible for In the midst of the holiday season, postal workers to have access to personnel and benefits infor- CACs, they will no longer have access to AKO. are processing a constant flow of packages. Patrons mation on DOD and Veterans Administration, or The Army established AKO in the late 1990s are asked to check boxes more frequently and col- VA, websites. During the transition, AKO email to provide online information services for U.S. lect parcels to facilitate faster processing of mail for addresses can be used to logon to DOD and VA Army personnel, and then later extended some the community. websites until Mar. 31, 2014. Starting in April, AKO services to retirees and family members. Postal patrons are reminded that hours for the these websites can only be accessed through Services have included email, collaboration, post offices and community mailrooms have been DSLogon or an alternate method. discussion forums, a directory, and direct access expanded during the holiday season. All Soldiers (active duty, Guard/Reserve, to many DOD and VA websites. Page 4 News The Citizen, December 12, 2013

On the Blotter Fight HIV ...... Continued from page 1 tions, its ultimate goal is “to build up the capacity Nov. 16 and capability of our partners so they can take this • A family member was apprehended after That outreach is bearing fruit. “We have made issue on,” he said. stealing cosmetics from the Exchange on Panzer considerable progress,” Hrshchyshn said. He noted “They are best positioned in terms of sustain- Kaserne. one country that was losing two to three soldiers a ability,” he said. “So it is important that, whether it • A civilian employee was questioned after he day to AIDS at the program’s inception. Today, that is on the military side or the civilian side, that they fueled his vehicle on Kelley Barracks and failed figure has dropped to about one loss every 10 days. have been able to take the tools, the techniques, the to pay for the gas. “That gives you an idea of how dramatic the im- technical assistance that we have provided [and] Nov. 22 pact [has been] in reducing mortality,” he said. “The to mold that to their own cultural environment • A family member was charged in German impacts have been considerable, across the board.” and then to … effectively design services to their court with aggravated assault for spraying a local national with pepper spray after the two argued Although the extent of the problem may be citizens.” about parking. diminishing, Hrshchyshn said it’s too soon for Those efforts will pay off through “ready, able, • Military Police removed expired USA- AFRICOM to declare success. “This is an area of healthy and well-trained African militaries that can REUR license plates from a vehicle on Patch focus we won’t take our eyes off of,” he said. “It do their part on the continent to provide a safer and Barracks. will take a while, but I think we are on a solid path.” secure environment” to support peacekeeping ef- • Two non-appropriated fund employees were As the United States assists African partner na- forts and to reduce the likelihood of conflict, he said. put in German custody after being arrested on suspicion of committing armed robbery. General’s 1981 kidnapping a lesson in being Nov. 23 • A service member was involved in a fight vigilant for signs of terrorist threat with a local national in downtown Stuttgart, was arrested by German police, and assaulted By Sgt. Daniel Cole the responding officers by scratching and push- U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs Office ing them. • A service member is under investigation errorist tactics may have changed over for wrongfully taking a government vehicle and the years, but U.S. Army Europe force driving it while intoxicated. Tprotection experts say one thing will Nov. 27 always stay the same — remaining vigilant for the • Military Police responded to three traffic signs of terrorist activity can help stop the bad guys accidents. in their tracks. • A family member was apprehended for One example that happened within the Army in shoplifting from the Exchange on Panzer Kas- Europe is the kidnapping of Maj. Gen. James Dozier erne. from his home in Verona, Italy, in December 1981. Nov. 28 Dozier, then deputy chief of staff for the South- A service member reported that military gear ern European Task Force, was abducted by the Red and personal property were stolen from the stor- Brigade terror group and held captive for 42 days age area in his on-post quarters before being rescued. Three years earlier the group Dec. 2 had kidnapped former Italian Prime Minister Aldo A service member was stopped and arrested Moro and kept him captive 55 days before murder- on Autobahn A8 for driving under the influence ing him. of alcohol. The Red Brigade had considered several U.S. Historical photo courtesy of U.S. Army Africa Dec. 3 general officers for abduction, but ultimately Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier was kidnapped by Red selected Dozier. Force protection officials say Military Police responded to three traffic ac- Brigade terrorists in December 1981. The high- the factors influencing his selection included his cidents and received three complaints of damage profile kidnapping is a scenario known to many in status as a senior leader, lax personal security and to vehicles that were parked on post. and around the military and frequently the subject predictable patterns of behavior that facilitated the Dec. 4 of antiterrorism training for most services. • A family member was observed by a witness terrorists’ attack. and then stopped by German police for driving The kidnappers conducted surveillance on admitted that he did not take the terrorist threat under the influence of alcohol in Sindelfingen. Dozier’s apartment prior to the attack, a common seriously and was lulled into an “it can’t happen The field breathalyzer revealed a BAC of 0.19 tactic used to gather information for target selection here” mind-set. percent. and attack planning. Group members often stood While this incident is more than 30 years old, • A vendor reported that someone stole mer- at a nearby bus stop for long periods, staring at the antiterrorism experts say it still provides valuable chandise valued at $325 from his stand at the general’s apartment. The watchers rarely got on a lessons and reminds Americans in Europe that there Exchange on Panzer Kaserne. bus, or would sometimes ride the bus, but get off are real threats. They offered a few pointers that can Dec. 7 at the same stop in front of the apartment a short help people avoid becoming targets: be vigilant for • Two family members were detained and while later. suspicious or abnormal behavior; become familiar questioned after they were caught shoplifting On two occasions, a pair of terrorists posed as with local culture and habits; vary travel times clothing from the Exchange on Panzer Kaserne. utility meter readers to gain access to Dozier’s apart- and routes to become less predictable to terrorist • A service member was stopped for running ment. Force protection officials said this should have or criminal elements; and confirm the identities of a stop sign and required to leave the vehicle on aroused suspicion, because in Italy it is unusual for workers or other visitors before granting them access Patch Barracks after Military Police discovered a utility company to send two workers to perform to homes or workplaces. that his vehicle registration was expired. this task. Most of all, the experts advise members of Unfortunately, no one picked up on these signs the Army in Europe community to report sus- On the Blotter is compiled by the U.S. Army of the suspicious behavior displayed by Dozier’s picious activity using the iWatch and iReport Garrison Stuttgart Directorate of Emergency stalkers. After a month of being watched he was links found on all Army home pages in the the- Services and Stuttgart Law Center. kidnapped and taken to an apartment in Padua. ater or go to the USAREUR reporting site at Force protection officials said Dozier later http://www.eur.army.mil/eureport. The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Community AnnounCements Page 5

Holiday closures • The 1st Battalion, 10th Special from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. school closure information, call Most organizations and facili- Forces Group (Airborne), Dining Notaries and powers of attorneys 431-3744/civ. 07031-15-3744; ties in U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Facility on Panzer Kaserne will be will be available on a walk-in basis. • Community members can will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 in closed Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 American attorneys will see walk-in also visit www.stuttgart.army. observance of the Christmas and New for training and U.S. federal holidays. clients on Tuesdays. All other attor- mil and click on the “Weather” Year’s federal holidays. During the holiday work schedule ney services require an appointment. link or follow USAG Stuttgart on Because many facilities may have from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 (Monday to • Most Army and Air Force Facebook at www.facebook.com/ altered schedules during the holiday Friday), the DFAC will offer limited Exchange Service facilities will close USAGarrisonStuttgart; period, be sure to call ahead and meal service. A sandwich, salad and early on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. The • Listen to AFN (102.3 FM). verify a facility’s hours of operation. soup bar will be available from 9:30- Exchange on Panzer Kaserne will be Remember that the road The following is a partial listing of 11 a.m. for $2.50 per person. open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. conditions apply only to installa- additional closures and changes to • All local Community Banks will 24. tion streets and the main routes operational hours: be closed Dec. 24-26. On Dec. 31, On Dec. 25, the Patch Shoppette between U.S. Army Garrison • Stuttgart commissaries will be the banks will be open from 9 a.m. to will be open as normal; the Patch Stuttgart installations. closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. noon. They will also be closed Jan. 1 Theater will have a special showing Those who cannot make it to • Vehicle Registration will be and Jan. 6. of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of work on time because of inclem- closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas • On Dec. 19, the Kelley Health Smaug” at 6 p.m. all other facilities ent weather are urged to call their holidays, Dec. 31 for a local national Clinic will close at 11:30 a.m. for an will be closed. supervisors and request unsched- administrative day, and Jan. 6 for organizational function, while the uled leave. Patch Health Clinic will close at noon. Seeking Santa? Epiphany, a German holiday. The Santa is very busy this time of The Patch clinic will be closed Dec. Submit volunteers Vehicle Registration Office will also year, but you can find him at the close at noon Dec. 30 in order to 25, 27-30 and Jan. 1-2.The Kelley hours online Panzer Exchange Mall Dec. 16-23 conduct its monthly inventory. clinic will be closed from Dec. 24 to In order to ensure all commu- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:30-5 • The Privately Owned Vehicle Jan. 6. nity volunteers receive the recog- p.m. On Dec. 24, he will be avail- Inspection Station on Panzer Kaserne Contact the Military Police in case nition they deserve, community able from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Base Support Operations of an emergency at civ. 0711-680-116. volunteers should submit their vol- Santa will also be at the Patch Maintenance Division Customer For immediate health care needs, call unteer hours through the Volunteer Theater Dec. 21 and 22 from 1-5 Service Team Stuttgart will be closed the Nurse Advice Line at civ. 00800- Management Information System p.m. Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1 and 6. 4759-2330. by Jan. 31. • Shuttle buses in U.S. Army Gar- • The dental clinic on Panzer Kas- Bad weather? For more information, contact rison Stuttgart will not run Dec. 24-25. erne will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Know the road conditions Army Community Service at 431- The service will resume Dec. 26. • The Stuttgart Law Center will be before you start your trip to work, 3362/civ. 07031-15-3362. • The Housing Office will be closed Dec. 25, 27, 30, and Jan. 1-2. and give yourself plenty of time to closed Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31, and Jan. The Legal Assistance Office will be get there. Send your announcements to stuttgart- 1 and 6. open Dec. 23, 24, 26, 31 and Jan. 3 • For road conditions and [email protected]. Go ‘green’ this holiday season with eco-friendly tips This year’s festivities don’t have to negatively • Wrap gifts in recycled or reused wrapping napkins and reusable dishes, glasses and silver- impact our environment. Here are some easy tips to paper or newspapers. Also remember to save or ware. “green” the holiday season. recycle used wrapping paper. • Compost leftover food scraps and leaves. • Create holiday decorations from old greeting • Bake cookies or other goodies for friends and After parties, fill your dishwasher to capacity cards or cookie dough, and garland from strung loved ones and package them in reusable and/or before running it. You will run fewer cycles, which popcorn or cranberries. recyclable containers as gifts. saves energy. • Turn off or unplug holiday lights during the • If you host a party, set the table with cloth Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency day. Doing so will not only save energy, but will also help your lights last longer. • Think “green” while shopping. Try to buy items with minimal packaging and/or made with recycled content. • Look for gifts that embody the concept of reuse, such as swings made from used tires and wooden toys made from scrap wood.

USAG Stuttgart Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Page 6 Features The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Prepare now for tax season, DOD official advises

By Terri Moon Cronk sistance to service members and their families, while shock, Thompson said. Looking at W2s to determine American Forces Press Service certain banks and credit unions provide education how much money in taxes is being withheld is a good and training on tax preparation, Thompson said. She indicator of whether or not one will owe money, she ith a month left before the start of tax advised that service members organize their taxes by suggested. season, service members should begin starting a file beginning each Jan. 1 for the following Service members who receive a tax refund face Wgathering documentation to file their year’s tax papers, such as receipts and other write-offs. important decisions on what to do with the money, 2013 taxes, the director of the Pentagon’s office of “You don’t want to wait until the last minute,” Thompson said. family policy and children and youth said. she said. “Do you use it to buy down debt, or put it in a sav- Barbara Thompson suggested visiting the Military Service members and families who prepare long- ings account?” she asked, advising people to not blow OneSource website for tax filing resources, and to form taxes with deductions such as mortgages and their tax refunds in a spending frenzy of unnecessary learn what will be necessary to file, such as W2 forms, rental properties might want to consider hiring a tax purchases. Social Security numbers and receipts for deductions expert to file for them, Thompson said. “It’s best to A tax refund also can be deposited into a retirement such as child care, education, medical expenses and get advice to make sure you have everything covered,” savings account, she added. “It’s important to think donations, among other write-offs. she added. about what you’re going to do with that money,” she And tax preparers at Military OneSource will do People who do their own taxes need to stay on top advised, “and how you can best utilize it for your short-form tax filing free of charge for service mem- of current tax information, Thompson said. “Some- financial well-being.” bers and their families, Thompson said. times tax laws change, so you have to be really smart Meeting with a financial planner to learn the “lay Relocations and deployments have tax implica- about doing your own taxes,” she added. States’ tax of the land,” and what tax deductions might apply to a tions, Thompson noted. For example, deployed service laws often vary, too, she said, and because of reloca- service member’s finances is a good idea, Thompson members can receive an extension to file taxes after tions, some service members have to file local taxes said. “It’s really important to be savvy about that.” the normal April 15 filing date, she said. “It’s very in more than one state. helpful to have someone who is experienced to help “That’s where [tax consultants] can really be of Editor’s Note: The Stuttgart Law Center’s tax you through the cumbersome issue of taxes and tax great value to make sure you know what the require- office will open Feb. 3. The Tax Center will offer tax returns,” she added. ments are for states,” Thompson said. preparation services with IRS-trained and certified The tax preparers at Military OneSource are up to Filing federal and state tax returns usually re- tax preparers. The free service will be available to date on changes in tax laws, and can answer military- sults in either a tax refund or money owed back to all service members, Defense Department civilian specific questions, Thompson said. the government. Expecting to receive a tax refund, employees, dependents and retirees. The Tax Office Installations also offer volunteer income tax as- but instead finding out that money is owed can be a is located in Building 3312, Kelley Barracks.

StateU.S. Department Department of State offerscomplice who will: tips to make holiday travels safe  jostle you, he holidays are a good time to explore  ask you for directions or the time, Europe. The odds are you will have a  point to something spilled on your clothing, safe trip. Travelers can, however, become  or distract you by creating a disturbance. T  victims of crime and violence, or experience unex- Beware of groups of vagrant children who could pected difficulties. create a distraction to pick your pocket. No one is better able to tell you this than the  Wear the shoulder strap of your bag across your U.S. consular officers who work in more than 250 chest and walk with the bag away from the curb to U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe. avoid drive-by purse-snatchers. Every day of the year, U.S. embassies and consul-  Try to seem purposeful when you move about. ates receive calls from American citizens in distress. Even if you are lost, act as if you know where you The U.S. Department of State offers the follow- are going. Try to ask for directions only from indi- ing travel tips to help you avoid serious difficulties viduals in authority. during your travels.  Know how to use a pay telephone and have the Safety on the Street proper change or token on hand. Use the same common sense traveling abroad  Learn a few phrases in the local language or have that you would at home. Be especially cautious in (or them handy in written form so that you can signal avoid) areas where you may be more easily victim- your need for police or medical help. ized. These include crowded subways, train stations,  Make a note of emergency telephone numbers you elevators, tourist sites, market places, festivals and may need: police, fire, your hotel, and the nearest crime-ridden neighborhoods. U.S. embassy or consulate.  Don’t use short cuts, narrow alleys or poorly lit  If you are confronted, don’t fight back — give up streets. your valuables.  Try not to travel alone at night. It is a good idea to sign up for the Smart Trav-  Avoid public demonstrations and other civil dis- eler Enrollment Program — think of it as check- turbances. ing in — so that you may be contacted if need be,  Keep a low profile and avoid loud conversations whether because of a family emergency in the U.S., or arguments. or because of a crisis in the area in which you are  Do not discuss travel plans or other personal mat- traveling. It is a free service provided by the State ters with strangers. Department, and is easily accomplished online at shutterstock.com  Avoid scam artists by being wary of strangers who https://step.state.gov/step/. Every day of the year, U.S. embassies and consulates approach you and offer to be your guide or sell you receive calls from American citizens who are victims something at bargain prices. For more travel safety tips, visit http://travel. of crime. Use the same common sense traveling  Beware of pickpockets. They often have an ac- state.gov. abroad that you would at home. The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Community AnnounCements Page 7

Negotiate your way Those interested are invited to of the Army civilians can gain the time. Visit the U.S. Army Garrison attend the planning meetings held thinking skills and coping strategies Stuttgart website and click “Pet through military life every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in the needed to take care of themselves, News” at the bottom of the homep- Army Family Team Building pro- Patch Chapel, or contact the Military their families and Soldiers. age to find a list of German clinics. vides the skills and tools to success- The first step to improving Equal Opportunity Advisor at 430- For more information, stop by the fully maneuver through the military 7945/civ. 0711-680-7945. resilience is the Global Assessment system, understand the military vet clinic or call civ. 431-2681/civ. Fitness centers to Tool, an online survey that will environment and way of life, and ac- provide self-awareness in the five 07031-15-2681. cess the many resources and services host Lose to Win dimensions of strength, as defined Join the USO for two available. If weight loss, improved physical by the World Health Organization: It may have “Army” in the title, but fitness and a healthy lifestyle are on emotional, social, spiritual, family holiday events AFTB provides valuable insights for your list of New Year’s resolutions, and physical. All single and unaccompanied anyone connected with the military. sign up for the U.S. Army Garrison Users receive scores based on military personnel are invited to join Army Community Service will hold Stuttgart Lose to Win program. their responses, followed by per- the United Service Organizations a two day course for family mem- The 16-week competition rewards sonalized, online self-development Stuttgart Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. for a bers and civilians from all branches the person who can lose the most recommendations. home-cooked holiday meal and gifts. of service covering military family weight/body fat in a healthy manner. The GAT, developed by experts Community members are also themes and topics Jan. 28-29 from Participants must register during from the U.S. military, civilian invited to participate in Operation 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. one of the orientation/ initial weigh- universities, hospitals and industry Cookie Drop by donating baked The class will meet at ACS, Build- in sessions on Jan. 8 from 7:30-9 professionals, takes an average of 18 goods or other sweet treats for the ing 2915, Panzer Kaserne. Free child a.m. in the Patch Fitness Center and minutes to complete. care is available. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the To find out more, visit http://csf2. Pond guards, service members and For more information and/or to Kelley Fitness Center. army.mil/takethegat.html. civilian employees who will work register, call 431-3362/civ. 07031- Participants must be U.S. ID Vet clinic announces Dec. 24 and 25. Drop off good- 15-3362. cardholders and at least 18 years old. ies Dec. 23 by noon at the USO on Volunteer for EEO For more information, call 430- holiday schedule Panzer Kaserne. 7136/civ. 0711-680-7136. The Stuttgart Veterinary Treat- For more information, call 431- ethnic observances ment Facility on Panzer Kaserne 3505/civ. 07031-15-3505 or visit The U.S. Army Garrison Stutt- Invest 18 minutes to will have reduced hours and limited gart Equal Employment Opportunity improve your life appointment availability from Dec. http://uso.org/stuttgart. Office seeks energetic volunteers Improve your life by learning 23 to Jan. 3. to organize observances for Martin how to cope with adversity. Pet owners are encouraged to Send your community-wide Luther King Jr. Day and African With resilience training, Army contact a German veterinary clinic announcements to stuttgartmedia@ American History Month. family members and Department if they need assistance during this eur.army.mil.

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Service members who are away Bible Church of Stuttgart from their loved Holding Forth the Word of Life Phil. 2:16 ones this holiday Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Coffee 10:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. season need to be Pastor Bob Matthews | cell: 0176-567-34427 | ofﬁ ce: 0711-93388243 especially alert Schockenriedstrasse 42 | 70565 Vaihingen to signs of stress www.bible-church-of-stuttgart.com so they can seek help or get others to seek help. Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; Photo illustration by for beauty is God’s handwriting – Pfc. William Hatton a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair ﬂ ower, and thank God for it as a cup of blessing. Beat the holiday blues Ralph Waldo Emerson By Jessica Rawlings letters, visiting or making phone calls. U.S. Army Public Health Command • Try to avoid retail therapy. Fight the tempta- tion to spend extra money to make you feel Service Times: t’s that time of year again: Festive mu- better as this can lead to increased stress or Sunday School ...... 10 am Sunday Preaching ...... 11 am sic fills the air, fireplaces crackle and depression when the credit card bills arrive. Sunday Evening ...... 6 pm holiday cheer abounds. It’s the most • Give yourself permission to have fun. It is Wednesday (Prayer & Bible study) ..... 7 pm **Children’s Junior Church Sunday mornings** I **Keepers at home & Contenders for the Faith** wonderful time of the year, right? normal to be sociable during the holidays, Children’s Program (monthly) Not necessarily. Many people can find even if your loved one is not available to **Nursery provided each service** themselves dealing with the holiday blues attend events with you. Schulze-Delitzsch-Str. 30 and can be sad, lonely or even depressed. • Ask for help. You don’t need to be a superman Victory Baptist Church 70565 Stuttgart-Vaihingen There are many reasons that people might or superwoman; you do not need to wing it Pastor F. Moser Pastor’s Phone: 0160-9278-8754 Church Phone: 0711-696-0785 find themselves struggling with the holiday alone. Depend on close family and friends to Independent, Fundamental, KJV Serving the U.S. Military & English speaking E-mail: [email protected] blues: pressure to feel merry, reminders of help you through this time. community of Stuttgart, Germany since 1998 http://victorybaptistchurchstuttgart.org lost loved ones and financial hardships are • Stay busy. Avoiding unstructured time may just a few. Military families can add one more help to minimize difficult feelings. Try to reason to that list: deployment. Coping with fill your calendar with fun events, and give deployments can take a toll on one’s emotional yourself something to look forward to. You are important at: well-being, and this is only increased when a It is also important to know when “the International Baptist Church of Stuttgart loved one’s deployment spans the holidays. blues” are a sign of something more. Depres- Worship Service/Sunday School: Here are a few tips to help beat the sion is common around the holidays, and 0930 & 1130 Kingdom Kids, Student Ministries holiday blues: recognizing the symptoms is a key step in Sunday 17 00 • Take it one day at a time. Try to avoid looking getting the help you might need. Symptoms AWANA: at this time of year as the “holiday season,” of depression include lack of sleep or over Prayer Meeting: Wednesday 1830 Other Opportunities: instead try to break it down day by day. Think sleeping, over eating or not eating at all, cry- Small Group & Bible Studies of it as Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. ing for no reason or any reason, and loss of Men's, Women's & Young Often, it is easier to think “I can get through interest in activities. If you are experiencing Adult Ministries this day” rather than thinking “I can get these symptoms for an extended period of time Untere Waldplätze 38 • 70569 Stuttgart-Vaihingen through this season.” and are concerned that you may be depressed, (across the street from Patch) • Get in touch with family members by writing contact your primary care provider. www.ibcstuttgart.de • 0711 - 687 - 4365 KEEP THE FAITH! FIND YOUR CHURCH! Recently moved to Germany? Use your FIND IT GUIDE APP to nd your spiritual leader! Don’t know how to get there?

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in.Stuttgart/Niedermüller The “Königsbau Passage” shopping mall on Königsstrasse next to the Schlossplatz Square downtown Stuttgart is festively illuminated during the holiday season. Parts of the Stuttgart “Wintertraum Weihnachtsmarkt,” or Christmas market, booths can also be found selling hot winter punch, candied almonds, grilled sausages and more. Decorations, lights, Christmas markets and cherished holiday traditions cast a magical spell on the Advent season in Germany.

EnjoyBy local,Carola Meusel cherishedand take some holiday time out,” she said. traditionsto those he met. in Germany USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs Office Most people in Germany also begin to bake Today, children place their boots outside their Christmas cookies during the Advent season. doors on the night of Dec. 5 in hopes that St. Niko- n Germany, Christmas casts a magical spell “I like to bake cinnamon stars [Christmas cook- laus will leave some goodies in their shoes. Early on cold and dark winter days. It’s a time to ies] with my sister and her children. After the baking on Dec. 6, most children find their boots filled with Icelebrate long-standing family traditions, session, we typically sit down and enjoy the cookies candy, gin gerbread, toys, tangerines and nuts. In regional customs and values. with holiday-flavored tea,” Pyka said. other cases, St. Nikolaus visits children during the During their every day routine, Germans pause During the 20th century, the Advent calendar day in kindergartens and schools, or makes a grand and sit back to enjoy Christmas cookies, meet with was introduced in Germany to help count down the entrance during the evening hours at home. family and friends at home or go to the many lo- days before Christmas Eve (“Heilig Abend,” or holy He is often accompanied by his helper, Knecht cal Christmas markets for a mug of hot Glühwein evening). The typical Advent calendar is made out of (servant) Ruprecht. Knecht Ruprecht carries all the (mulled wine) and Christmas punch. paper and has 24 doors, one to open each day from presents for the children in a big sack on his back The holiday season in Germany officially begins Dec. 1-24. Children will find holiday season-inspired and has a birch switch hanging from his belt for with Advent. Historically, Advent is the season in images or chocolate behind the paper doors. Some those children who misbehaved during the year. which Christians await the birth of Jesus Christ on calendars also have boxes or small bags filled with While St. Nikolaus typically has a long white beard Christmas day. presents to open each day. and wears a red coat with a red Santa hat, Knecht For Christiane Pyka, the director of the German- Teresa Senna, a kindergarten teacher at Bö- Ruprecht wears a brown or black coat and has a American Center/James-F.-Byrnes-Institute in Stutt- blingen Elementary/Middle School, enjoys how long gray beard. gart, it’s the anticipation of Christmas that make the Germans focus on traditions such as spending time In Germany, Christmas Eve is celebrated with Advent season so very precious. with family and friends, or baking “Gutsle” (Swa- close family. Traditionally, the gift exchange takes “Everything is beautifully illuminated, and I bian word for cut-out cookies) based on long-passed place in the afternoon, followed by a festive meal. simply love Christmas decorations,” Pyka said. That family recipes during the Advent season. The choice of meal varies from goose with red cab- is why her entire apartment “has to be decorated.” “It’s the sights, sounds, smells and the “Gemüt- bage, dumplings or potatoes, to fish, or, typical for “I like to have lots of candles to make for a warm lichkeit” (coziness) that make Advent and Christmas Swabia, Saitenwürstle (sausages) with potato salad. atmosphere,” Pyka said. in Germany so enjoyable. Personally, I admire all the Many people in Germany visit extended family One Advent tradition in Germany is the Advent decorations and indulging in candied almonds at the and friends on Dec. 25 and 26, also called the first wreath. The wreath typically is made out of fir tree local Christmas markets. It all makes for a magical and second Christmas days. branches and decorated with dried fruits, pine cones, atmosphere,” Senna said. The exchanging of gifts takes place under the glittering Christmas ball ornaments or stars. Four Dec. 6 marks the birthday of Nikolaus, Bishop of festively decorated Christmas tree. Mainly fir trees candles represent the light brought into the world Myra (known today as Turkey), and is celebrated in or silver spruces are used as Christmas trees and are by Jesus Christ. A candle is lit each Sunday until Germany as St. Nikolaus’ (Santa Claus) Day. Leg- typically put up during the Advent season or a few Christmas Eve. end has it that on his birthday, Nikolaus would don days prior to Christmas Eve. Germans typically take Pyka cherishes the tradition of spending ev- his precious bishop’s coat, fill a big sack with nuts, their Christmas trees down by Epiphany on Jan. 6. ery Advent Sunday intentionally with family and apples, tangerines and honey cake, and load it on In the words so many Germans will be saying friends. “Christmas to me means spending quality the back of his donkey. He then picked up his staff to each other this month: “Fröhliche Weihnachten” time with my loved ones. It’s the season to refocus and walked along the streets, giving away the food (Merry Christmas)! Page 12 Leisure The Citizen, December 12, 2013

What’s happening in FMWR Coming to Play family bingo p.m. (except federal holidays). Patch Theater For movie listings, call 420- The Patch Community Club is Dec. 12 — Homefront (R) 6 p.m. mas (PG-13) 6 p.m. 6037/civ.0711-819-6037, or visit the place to be on the first Sunday Dec. 13 — The Book Thief (PG-13) 6 Dec. 24 — Christmas Carol (PG) 2 p.m., of each month for family bingo and the MWR website. p.m., The Hobbit: The Desolation of Arthur Christmas (PG) 4 p.m. the chance to win valuable prizes for children and adults. Holiday bowling Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 9 p.m. Nanny McPhee (PG) 6:30 p.m. Card sales will start at 1 p.m.; specials Dec. 17-28 Dec. 14 — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Dec. 25 — The Hobbit: The Desolation of the game starts at 3 p.m. From Dec. 17-28, the Galaxy Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 2 p.m. Smaug (PG-13) 6 p.m. For more information, call 430- Bowling and Entertainment Center The Book Thief (PG-13) 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26 — Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) 6 5433/civ. 0711-680-5433. on Panzer Kaserne offers bowling Out Of The Furnace (R) 8:30 p.m. p.m.Dec. 27 — Walking with Dinosaurs Ski, snowboard for $1.50 per game with $1 shoe Dec. 15 — The Hobbit: The Desolation of in 3D (PG) 6 p.m., Grudge Match (PG-13) rental. Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 2 p.m., The Book 9 p.m. with Outdoor Rec Thief (PG-13) 5:30 p.m., Out Of The Dec. 28 — Walking with Dinosaurs in 3D U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart You can also save $1 on each Family and Morale, Welfare and large pizza, no coupon necessary. Furnace (R) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 2 p.m., Grudge Match (PG-13) 5 p.m. Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation For more information, call 431- Dec. 16 — Out Of The Furnace (R) 6 p.m. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (NR) will host several upcoming ski and 2575/civ. 07031-15-2575. Dec. 17 — Closed 8 p.m. snowboard trips. Dec. 18 — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Dec. 29 — Walking with Dinosaurs in These include day trips to St. Bowling lessons Smaug in 3D (PG-13) 6 p.m. 3D (PG) 2 p.m., Grudge Match (PG-13) Anton, Austria, Dec. 14 and Flims- Improve your game and learn Dec. 19 — The Book Thief (PG-13) 6 p.m. 5 p.m., Laax, Switzerland, on Jan. 4. new bowling techniques from Dec. 20 — Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christ- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (NR) Snowboarders can also learn a certified bowling coach every mas (PG-13) 6 p.m., Saving Mr. Banks 8 p.m. how to tune their snowboards Dec. Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. Dec. 30 — Free Birds in 3D (PG) 4 p.m., 18 from 6-8 p.m. the Galaxy Bowling and Entertain- Dec. 21 — Arthur Christmas` (PG) 2 p.m., Grudge Match (PG-13) 6 p.m. For more information, stop by ment Center. Outdoor Recreation in Building Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (PG-13) Dec. 31 — Frozen in 3D (PG) 5 p.m., To sign up, stop by the bowling 2953, Panzer Kaserne, or call 431- 6 p.m., Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) 8:30 Thor: The Dark World in 3D (PG-13) 7:30 center on Panzer Kaserne, or call 2774/civ. 07031-15-2774. p.m. p.m. 431-2575/civ. 07031-15-2575. Free movies on RB Dec. 22 — Frozen in 3D (PG) 2 p.m. Jan. 1 — Anchorman 2: The Legend Con- Brewed Awakenings will For more Family and MWR Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (PG-13) tinues (NR) 6 p.m. feature free movies on the first and activities, visit their website at 1630, Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2 — Walking with Dinosaurs in 3D third Friday of each month at 6:30 www.stuttgart.armymwr.com. Dec. 23 — Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christ- (PG) 6 p.m. The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Page 13

Across 50 Fabric 24 “No problem!” 1 “A Farewell to __” 52 Poor person 26 “The Sound of Music” 5 Bogus 56 Dry, as a desert setting 9 “Against All __” 57 Unskilled 13 Interview wear 59 Ancient colonnade 27 Altimeter units 14 Full metal jacket? 60 At no time 28 Jagged wound 16 Land of the Incas 61 Church part 30 Stationed 17 English county 62 “Critique of Pure 32 German shepherd 19 Bit of news Reason” philosopher 20 Figures of speech 63 Tyne of “Cagney & 34 Cosmologist Sagan 21 Impetuosity Lacey” 35 Hoskins role in “Hook” 23 Motown’s Marvin 64 Comprehending phrase 37 Gastric woe 25 Domestic flights? 38 Hoity-toity type 26 G-sharp equivalent Down 29 King David’s wayward 1 Aide: Abbr. 41 Targeted son 2 Essen basin 43 Japanese warrior caste 31 Bound 3 “Catalan Landscape” 45 Was a wanderer 32 Dead ___ dodo painter 46 Hawaiian feast 33 Bracers 4 Temporary solution 36 Chest muscle 5 Impudent 47 Magna ___ 37 Joyce masterpiece 6 Letters for a prince 49 Mimicking behavior 39 “Apocalypse Now” 7 Gulf VIP 50 Lone Ranger’s need setting 8 Quagmire 40 Swipes 9 Two cents worth 51 Volcanic discharge 42 Conclusion 10 Resolute 53 Card spots 43 Desiccated 11 Clothing 54 “In ___” (actually) 44 Actor Montalban 12 Addition problems This is the solution to 55 First president of South the crossword puzzle 46 Dipper 15 Paraphrased from November 28, 2013! 47 Awoke 18 Organic fuel Korea Courtesy of thinks.com 48 Oz creator 22 Circles overhead 58 Address book no. Page 14 The Citizen, December 12, 2013

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Heritage Street Fair Böblingen Elementary Middle School Blue Ribbon 4th grade student Hannah Pederson is ready to discuss her Norwegian heritage during a recent Heritage Street Fair.

Photo by Dan L'Esperance Bridge Testing Dean Sherman and Chloe Williams from Mr. L'Esperance's Creative Thinking class show off their suspension bridge model. The entire class researched the four varieties of basic bridge design, including the strengths and faults of each design. The students were instructed to design and build original models to include integrating multiple designs. The students were encouraged to research their project and be prepared to discuss their results. On the last day of the unit, all bridges were put to the ultimate test when sixty-five pounds of barbells

Take a look at what’s going on in Stuttgart’s schools. a look at what’s going Take were stacked on top of their bridge. All but one of the bridges survived! The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Page 15 Take a look at what’s going on in Stuttgart’s schools.

Photo by Valerie Krunich Goalball The BEMS Blue Ribbon AVID students led by Brian Pappas, the school liaison officer, recently learned to rely on their sense of hearing during a rousing game of goalball. Goalball is a team sport that was designed for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. The sport was invented in 1946 by Austrian Hanz Lorenzen and German Sett Reindle as a way to rehabilitate post-WWII blind veterans. In 1976 the sport was introduced as a medal event at the Paralympics Games in Toronto and is now played in all 112 countries of International Blind Sport Association (IBSA) regions. During the game the students try to roll a special ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents' goal. Teams use the sound of the bell to judge the position and movement of the ball. Tactile markings on the court are used to determine their location on the court and the direction of play. Here we see Zachary Greer, intercepting a ball intended for Madeline Como. Both students are BEMS 8th graders.

Photo by Valerie Krunich AVID Study Trip The Wilhelma Zoological Botanical Gardens in Stuttgart is the only one of its kind in Europe. Recently, the BEMS Blue Ribbon 7th and 8th grade AVID classes were fortunate enough to enjoy a “day at the zoo,” experiencing the combination of plants and animals, as well as the many historic buildings which help make the botanical gardens such a unique adventure for all ages. Of course, it's the animals that are the biggest attraction. Here we see Daniella Ratliff, a 7th grade AVID student, posing with the penguins. Her big smile gives us a pretty good idea that she is enjoying her "close and personal" visit with these amazing birds. The AVID class trip is sponsored by Ms. Valerie Krunich, AVID instructor. Thanks, Valerie, for all the hard work that went into making the trip a wonderful success. Page 16 The Citizen, December 12, 2013

Distance learning Böblingen Elementary Middle School student Zep Ahmad takes part in the distance learning program in order to study Chinese. Zep is accompanied in the long distance learning program by Jay Idell who studies geometry and Andrew Price who studies Algebra II.

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Jump Rope Extravaganza Blue Ribbon students in Mrs. Merten's 6th grade Physical Education class held a Jump Rope Extravaganza on Decem- ber 4th in the school's gym.

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Photo by Ed Thornburg Red Ribbon Week The Blue Ribbon students at BEMS recently celebrated National Red Ribbon Week. During the celebration student role models from the Middle School visited the lower grades to lead discussions about the importance of being drug free. In this photo we can see one of the MS Role Model Teams consisting of: (L-R) Koby Battema as the Bull Dog, Paula Giraldo, Dean Swickard, Autumn Kearny, Nina Gante, Rebecca Crow and Maddie Koning. They have just finished presenting a drug free skit and games to Ms. Maruffo's 3rd grade class. The sponsor of the program Ms. Jasmin Coty, the ASACS Counselor, and her student role models visited all the 1st through 5th grade classes.

Take a look at what’s going on in Stuttgart’s schools. a look at what’s going Take Thanks a lot Ms. Coty for helping our students learn to be successful. The Citizen, December 12, 2013 Page 17 Have fun with the locals

Dancing on Ice Fri, Dec 13 Ludwigsburg, Kunsteisbahn

The Kunsteisbahn (artiﬁ cial ice rink) Lud- wigsburg will host an Ice Disco event on December 13 from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. This disco is organized by the Soundlight Company who will ensure the best music to dance to on the ice. For more info in German and further dates see www.iceparty.tv.

Radau & Rabatz EVENTS gart hosts the special exhibition “Hohen- gart several DJs and Live acts such as buchau Collection”. Discover the most Tue, Dec 24 Klangkarussell, Oliver Koletzki and Lexy & important pictures of this private collection, Stuttgart, Keller Klub K-Paul will perform. Waldweihnacht painted by the Dutch and Flemish artists The Keller Klub in Stuttgart will host one For more info and tickets from €47 see Now – Sun, Dec 29 Brueghel, Rubens and Ruisdael in the of the famous Radau & Rabatz parties www.festicket.com or www.semf.net. Göppingen, Marktplatz 17th century. Within the scope of the organized by the local radio DasDing on During the Waldweihnacht (forest Christ- exhibition a huge variety of guided tours December 24. Radaumeister AGE, the DJ SPORTS mas) from now until December 29 Göp- and workshops will be offered. for the evening, who normally presents pingen’s Marktplatz will turn into a winter For more info see www.staatsgalerie.de. his music at festivals, will ensure a radical wonderland. Hundreds of fi r trees and music mix with genres from hip-hop and Ice hockey thousands of lights will let you forget Art market dub step to punk and indie. You’ll be crazy Fri, Dec 13 the Christmas stress while enjoying this Now – Sun, Dec 15 to miss this fantastic night. Party on! Stuttgart, Eiswelt romantic Christmas market. Enjoy typical Waiblingen, Schlosskeller For more info in German see Join in the fun when local fans cheer Christmas delicacies and fi nd unique Discover the unique art market „ART- www.kellerklub.com. on their clubs at the exciting ice hockey handmade decorations and small pre- Verwandt“ in the Schlosskeller Waiblingen game between the Stuttgart Rebels and sents. A program for children is available every day from noon to 8.30 p.m. Find CONCERTS the EHC Zweibrücken on December 13 at as well. For more info in German see little treasures amongst the exclusive rep- 8 p.m. The game is part of the main round www.goeppinger-city.de. ertoire and talk to the specially selected of the Regionalliga Südwest (Regional artists. The romantic ART-verwandt-Café Parov Stelar League South West). Steiff toy exhibition invites all visitors to relax after shopping. Fri, Dec 13 For more info in German see Now – Sat, Feb 9 For more info in German see Stuttgart, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle www.stuttgarter-ec.de. Reutlingen, Heimatmuseum www.art-verwandt-rems-murr.de. Experience the new music genre “electro In Reutlingen’s Heimatmuseum (museum swing” at a Parov Stelar concert in the ADAC Supercross of local history) an exhibition for toys by Coca Cola Christmas truck Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart Fri, Dec 20 – Sat, Dec 21 the brand “Steiff” will be shown until Sun, Dec 22 on December 13 from 8 p.m. Thanks to München, Olympiahalle February 9. For over than 100 years this Schwetzingen, Schlossplatz this band the music from the 20ies to Don’t miss the season fi nale of the ADAC brand has been very popular with children Come to Schwetzingen’s Schlossplatz the 40ties is popular once again in the Supercross 2013 in the Olympiahalle and collectors. See the fi rst toy made of to see the famous Coca Cola Christmas clubbing scene. München on December 20 and 21. About felt by Magarethe Steiff, a cute elephant, truck on December 22 from 2.30 p.m. to For more info and tickets from €37.65 50 international motocross drivers will “Teddy” the most famous cuddly toy in the 7.30 p.m. To entertain the visitors the 16.5 see www.eventim.de. compete against each other to win the world and a huge caravan of life size toys. meter long truck brings a lot of activities title “King von München.” See exciting For more info in German see for the whole family and a special photo Stuttgart Electronic Music Festival shows full of action and acrobatics, fi nd www.reutlingen.de. session with Santa to Stuttgart. With each Sat, Dec 14 out about the latest trends in the exhibition photo €1 will be donated to the children’s Stuttgart, Messe hall and meet your favorite driver at an Brueghel – Rubens – Ruisdael aid organization “Ein Herz für Kinder” (a Enjoy the SEMF (Stuttgart Electronic Music autograph session. This is a must for all Now – Sun, Feb 23 heart for kids). Festival), the biggest electronic music motocross fans! Stuttgart, Staatsgallerie For more info in German see festival in Southern Germany on December For more info in German see Until February 23 the Staatsgallerie Stutt- www.xmas.coke.com. 14. On the 1,000 sqm of the Messe Stutt- www.supercrossmuenchen.de.

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