Community Events – August 16, 2024

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Covering the Bases Comedy Show

John McCombs set to headline the Covering the Bases Comedy Show Aug. 23 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The show will also feature Nya Yeanafehn and Miky Burch. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $12 at the door.  Local Comedian Erin Crouch will host the show. Stay for the fun as karaoke happens after the show until 1 a.m. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 0631-536-7261.

Army Community Service Job Fair

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service is hosting a Job Fair Sep. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. This is a job fair where ID card holders will be able to network with more than 25 Government Agencies and Contractors with positions to fill, such as AAFES, DeCA, Stars and Stripes and many more. For more information, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Lanakila’s Polynesian Dance Performance

Say Aloha to summer with the Armed Forces Entertainment’s Lanakilas Polynesian Show Tuesday, Sep. 3, starting at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. at Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The show is free and open to all ages. The Lanakilas Polynesian Show brings the culture, music, dance and joy. Find out more at baumholder.armymwr.com.

Use your Voice: Submit ideas to Improve your Community

Individuals can make a difference in the lives of Army Families by submitting issues for the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz fiscal year 2025 Army Family Action Plan conference. Army Family Action Plan provides Soldiers, Army Civilians, Family members, Survivors, and Retirees a voice by Identifying quality of life and readiness issues for Army Senior Leadership resolution. Issues can be submitted now until October online through the Army Family Web Portal at https://ims.armyfamilywebportal.com. Submission deadline is Oct. 9. Issues will also be accepted in person at ACS buildings 3210 on Kleber Kaserne and Bldg. 8666 on Smith Barracks. For more information, call Army Community Service at 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. The conference is Oct. 22 to 24.

Pool Tournament at Sembach Warrior Zone

The Sembach Warrior Zone is hosting a Pool Tournament every third Sunday of the month, starting Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Sembach Community Activity Center, Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. Prizes are for first place is a $25 gift card, second place is a lunchtime coupon worth $15, and third place is a door prize. For more information, call the warrior zone at 541-9109 or 0611-143-541-9110.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is Aug. 19 to Sep. 13 at the Kleber or Mountaineer Physical Fitness Centers. The tournament takes place Sep. 28 at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235 on Kleber Kaserne. Coaches meeting at 9 a.m. Games starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $35 per team. Open to ID Card Holders 18 years and older (CYS and High School athletes prohibited). For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Ping Pong Tournament at Sembach Warrior Zone

The Sembach Warrior Zone is hosting a Ping-Pong Tournament every second Tuesday of the month, starting Sep. 10, at noon at the Sembach Community Activity Center, Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. Prizes are for first place is a $25 gift card, second place is a lunchtime coupon worth $15, and third place is a door prize. For more information, call the warrior zone at 541-9109 or 0611-143-541-9110.

Trivia Monday at Sembach Warrior Zone

The Sembach Warrior Zone hosts Trivia every Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the Sembach Community Activity Center, Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. Come out and Enjoy Trivia where you will experience a fun time with work colleagues, battle buddies or a get the chance to create new friendships. Trivia questions can touch on a variety of topics such as health, history, sports, geography or science. Call the Sembach Warrior Zone at 541-9109 or 0611-143-541-9110 for more information.

Bluey Bonanza at the Baumholder Library

Join Baumholder Library in celebrating everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler, the one-and-only Bluey Friday, Sep. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.  For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or call Baumholder Library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841.

Dog Jog at Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team is hosting a free Dog Jog Sep. 21 starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon at Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720 on Landstuhl Post. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center. For more information, call 493-4156 or 06313-406-4156, or 486 7172 or 06371-86-7172, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Patrons can tuck their fuzzy friends in the Fuzzy Arms Hotel at the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.  Check-in time is Sep. 27 between noon and 4 p.m. Checkout time is Sep. 30 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., when patrons can see what kind of fun and mischief their fuzzy friends got into the night before. For more information, visit the Baumholder Library or call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder August & September Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for August & September under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

International Beer Day Golf Scramble

Celebrate the International Beer Day with a golf scramble Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder. Registration must be done by the shotgun start at 9 a.m. Get your team of four together and compete for a $15 gift certificate. Why play flat-land golf? Come up to Rolling Hills Golf Course and be challenged! Just five minutes away from Smith Barracks on Wetzel Kaserne. For more information, call the Rolling Hills Golf Course at 531-3408/3409 or 0611-146-531-3408/3409.

Baumholder Fall Start Smart

Baumholder Fall Start Smart registration for ages 3 to 4, is now to Aug. 18. Sports offered are soccer, T-ball, and flag football. Start Smart is a Child/Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Cost is $30. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Baumholder Fall Sports Season

Registration for fall youth sports for the Baumholder community is now to Aug. 18. Sports offered are: soccer, ages 5-15, $65; Flag Football, Ages 7-11, $65; cheerleading, ages 5-15, $65; and, swimming clinic, ages 3-15, $55. Sports Physicals/ Health Assessments must be on file and valid to Nov. 9 to participate. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

KMC Onstage Tournament of Plays Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces auditions for the Tournament of Tiny Plays on Aug. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the at the KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne.  Auditions are open to all ages, and auditioners will be reading from scripts.  Performances are Sep. 27 to Oct. 6 KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne.  For more details, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Covering the Bases Comedy Show in Baumholder

John McCombs set to headline the Covering the Bases Comedy Show Sunday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. The show will also feature Nya Yeanafehn. Local Guest is Miky Burch and the host is local comedian Erin Crouch. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $12 at the door. To find out about the comedians, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage Beauty and the Beast Jr Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces the Beauty and the Beast Jr Fall Youth Performance Class auditions on Aug. 26 and 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Studio, inside the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Young performers, ages 8 to 18, are encouraged to audition for this “tale as old as time. For more details, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Kaiserslautern Weekly Bike Rides

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation is offering “Got a case of the Monday’s…Come ride it out with us!” weekly bike rides every Monday until Aug. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout multiple trails, ranging from 10KM to 25KM. Trip departs and returns at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2905 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $5 to rent a standard bike or $10 for an E-Bike. If you are registered for the IMCOM Bike Challenge, this ride is a great opportunity to earn miles/kms towards your 1000KM! For more information, call 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

Baumholder Fitness Center Zumba Class

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team announces free Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Find out more on baumholder.armymwr.com.

Red Pin Bowling

Red Pin Bowling happens every Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Bowlers who make a strike while the head pin is red, will receive a free game coupon. The red pin will be randomly placed as the head pin. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Bring Your Own Board Game at Strikers Bowling Center

The Pinsetters’ Pub has Bring Your Own Board Game every Friday at 5 p.m. until closing. This is a free event and preregistration is not required. All gamers, 18 and older, are welcome. Food is available at Shawingz until 9 p.m. There are large and small tables provided for game play, and fabulous music to provide the right atmosphere for playing. For more information, call 531-2834 or 0611-143-531-2834, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This trivia is a professional, multi-media competition with different formats and puzzles for teams to solve. Bring a team or join one. Grand prize is $50. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Full Nerd Friday

The time has come for “Revenge of the Nerds” every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event for 18 and older, and registration is not required. There will be a full assortment of table-top, role-playing games, board games, video games. Come one, come all in Cosplay! For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.