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Chapel news
The next Ramstein Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed Club #042 is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ramstein Youth Center. AWANA is a nonprofit, international, nondenominational, Christian youth ministry. Children – pre-school to high school – attend the Ramstein AWANA chapter in age-specific clubs. For details,
e-mail Kenneth and Michele Dewlen at dewlens@hotmail.com.    

The USAG-K Chaplain’s Office hosts the 2008 National Prayer Breakfast 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Armstrong Community Club, Bldg. 1178 on Vogelweh Housing. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at any garrison directorate and the chaplain’s office, Pulaski Bldg. 2919. For details, call 493-4098.  

A Liturgical Religious Education Coordinator is needed for the 9 a.m. Ramstein Liturgical Service. The Ramstein North Chapel is accepting bids for this contract today through May 9. The statement of work can be picked up at the North Chapel Monday through Friday. For details, call 06371-47-6148 or 480-6148.    

A Contemporary Service Parish Facilitator is needed for the 10:30 a.m. Ramstein service. The Ramstein North Chapel is accepting bids for this contract today through May 9. The statement of work can be picked up at the North Chapel Monday through Friday. For details, call 06371-47-6148 or 480-6148.

Classes and training
Army Community Service Classes meet at Bldg. 2925, Wing C, at Pulaski Barracks and reservations are required. Call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203 to register.
• Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Resumix; Thursdays, 9 a.m., Resumix; Thursdays, 10 a.m., Hugs Playgroup, held at Kids’ Zone • Monday, 8:30 a.m., Army Family Team Building, Level 1 • Monday, 1 p.m., Smooth Moves to PCS • Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., Army Family Team Building, Level 1.

The 26-and-under Intermediate Driving classes are given at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the USAG-K’s In-processing Training Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Family members are welcome. For details, call 483-8805/6509.

Learn the basics of starting your own business at this popular and informative Business Seminar presented by Ramstein Youth Programs. The two-day seminar will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3 and 4 at the Vogelweh Youth Center, Bldg 1057. Register online at www.435thyouthprograms.com. The deadline to sign up is May 2.

The Kaiserslautern Transition Center hosts a pre-transition briefing 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 5 in Bldg. 3245 on Kleber Kaserne. Soldiers are required to take this presentation at least 90 days prior to separating (not retiring) from the Army.  To register, call 483-7071 or 0631-411-7071.

The USAG-K’s Employee Assistance Program coordinator hosts Test Designated Position Training 3 to 4 p.m. May 6 in the Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718, Room 111, and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 20 in the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Pulaski Bldg. 2925, Room 104.

This training is for Department of Army civilians and counts for one hour of the mandated annual three hours of Substance Abuse Training. Attendees will learn drug testing procedures, the importance of TDP for the military and an overview of drugs of concern. Reservations are necessary; call 486-6121 or e-mail heather.ar.robinson1@us.army.mil.

Spouse Tuition Assistance Program applications for classes for Term 5 (term dates of June 9 to  Aug. 17) are due by COB May 9 in Ramstein Bldg. 2120, Room 416. STAP is open to command sponsored spouses of active duty Air Force members. STAP will pay up to one-half of the unmet tuition cost, up to $300 per term. For more information, contact the Ramstein Education Center at 480-2032.

The Civilian Human Resources Agency – Europe hosts two pre-retirement planning briefings for Department of Army civilians in Kaiserslautern. Employees covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System can attend the brief May 14, and those who fall under the Civil Service Retirement System can attend on May 15. For more information and to apply, visit http://cpolrhp.belvoir.army.mil/eur/index.htm.
Employee Assistance Program – Substance Abuse Training for all Department of Army civilians is 10 to 11 a.m.

May 22 at the Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. For details and to sign up, call Heather Robinson at 486-6121. Interested participants can also call 486-1710 and leave a message between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The USAG-K’s Employee Assistance Program coordinator hosts a Prime for Life for Families 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27 and 28 in Room 101 in the Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. For details and to register, call Heather Robinson at 486-1710 or e-mail heather.a.robinson1@us.army.mil.