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The Teen Center increased daily operating hours. The new hours are 3-7 p.m., and open Saturdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, call 634-7659.
Check out the new Art Center located in Bldg 308 behind the AAFES Movie Theater this is a newly renovated Center for creative people. Totally modern designs will truly inspire you to get started on a new project. Call 634-7074 for details.
YS Homework Center (Vicenza Community Library Conference Room) (6-12 grades) School Days 3:00-6:00pm
SOAR is a free website providing students and parents with resources for easing school transitions for military Families. Find out more www.SoarAtHome.org 

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JOURNEY SERIES: SINGLE SOLDIER & FAMILY SUPPORT!
The JOURNEY Series is an ACS initiative to partner with ODR, ITR, the new Art Center, Auto Skills and more, to create educational and fun opportunities for Soldiers and Families of deployed Soldiers. On each event, an ACS Rep will provide 5-10 minute presentation with time for questions on topics ranging from Stress Management to Financial Readiness. ACS is here to provide you with services for your well-being. Single Soldier events are for adults only. ***ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CONTACT ACS 634-7500 or visit us online at http://www.vicenzamwr.com/acs.html.***
 

BOSS Summer Scene - The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Best of the "Summer Scene" events calendar is online at www.vicenzamwr.com. Thecalendar is full of special events including ACS seminars and Journey Series concerts - Marc Anthony, and Alicia Keys; trips through ODR and ITR - Jet Skiing, and Ferrari Museum; and Club V entertainment specials and bands.When you visit, www.vicenzamwr.com be sure to register with BOSS and become eligible to win prizes!

Need to Talk?
Military Life Consultants are now located in Villaggio, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-10 a.m. in the Youth Center. Call 634-7500, 333-489-8967 to schedule an appointment. There is also a Child Specialist available for consultation, 347601-5077.

Interested in Joining a Book Club?
An adult Book Club can be a great way to stay on top of the latest bestsellers and make new friends. Discussing the books read often brings new insight and appreciation to a favorite past time. If you are interested in having a book club please see Mr. Brown the Librarian to express your interest and leave contact information. Teens...why not have your own Book Club with books that interest you? Call Mr. Brown at 634-8419 or email Stephen.Brown.


Job Opportunities
In anticipation of the opening of the Arena, the NAF personnel office is announcing openings for: Lead Bowling Equipment Repairer, NL-7; Operations Assistants, NF-02; Cooks, NA-04/06; Food Service Workers, NA-02; Laborers, NA-03; Custodial Workers, NA-02; and Recreation Aides, NF-01. Stop by the office for an application. E-mail your resume to: Vicenza.NAF@EUR.army.mil. For detailed information about this and other positions, please visit our website or call 634-7290/7349.  The NAF office is located across the street from Gate # 2 on Viale Della Pace. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and closed 12-1 p.m. and Thursday mornings.

 
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Story by SPC Joe Tolliver

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The 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team lost 9 Sky Soldiers during an attack at an outpost near the city of Wanat, Afghanistan. SPC Joe Tolliver reports fellow Soldiers and friends gathered in Vicenza to pay their respects.
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During 15 month deployments Soldiers miss a lot of what happens back in their community: buildings are built, programs change and friends leave. Many times soldiers return with internal conflicts that makes home life and social life harder for reintegration. SPC Joe Tolliver is in Vicenza Italy as the military community stands ready to help their Soldiers when they return.
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Independence Day means many things to many people… but to the Vicenza Military Community this 4th of July took on special significance as their Soldiers are in the process of redeploying form a fifteen month tour in Afghanistan. A few people from the community were kind enough to share their thoughts on this important American holiday.
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It's School Time!

Child and Youth Services:
Are you looking for a quality educational preschool for your child that is fun and exciting at the same time? The Child Development Center has two Part Time Preschool Programs Part-Time Preschool: 
Monday - Friday, from 9am to 2pm, Age: 3-5 yrs old. Registration: all year round
 
Part-Time Pre-K
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Days: Monday – Friday
Age: 4 yrs old *must be eligible to attend kindergarten the following school year*
Registration: 21 August, 2008
 
For more information please contact CDC 395 at 634-8433 or Central Registration at 634-7206.



 
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Travelling in Italy

Things to do...
ODR

*WWI Hike every Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for details
contact ODR at 634-7453.
 
*Outdoor Recreation is offering Vicenza area bicycle rides, Tuesday,
in two categories, Level 1 any type of bike 4:30-6 p.m., and mountain
bike Levels III and IV from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. Cost is $5 each ride.