Community Events – October 4, 2024

Baumholder Did you Know?

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family & MWR is hosting a new program called “Baumholder Did you Know?” This exciting program is designed to help newcomers explore all the Family & MWR programs available in Baumholder, such as service centers, childcare, education, library, recreation, sports and fitness, hospitality, social and dining. Find out more at baumholder.armymwr.com.

Strike Out Bullying

The Army Community Service’s Exceptional Family Member Program are hosting a free Strike Out Bullying Bowling event, Oct. 17, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Vogelweh Bowling Center, Bldg. 2060, Vogelweh. Food is available for purchase. Space is limited, registration is required. at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA9A929A6FAC61-50723007-strike or call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000. Visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more information

Winter Safety Check

Baumholder and Kaiserslautern community members can get their vehicles ready for the colder months at the free winter safety checks Friday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Baumholder Auto Skills Center, Bldg. 8438 on Smith Barracks, and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pulaski Auto Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. Professionals will check to ensure customers’ POV’s are up to safety standards.  The trained staff will be on-hand to inspect tires (condition and air pressure), fluid levels and conditions, wiper blade condition and more. Staff will also explain the German road rules for winter tires and help to prepare winter emergency kits and selling already prepared kits. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

STRONGCON II

The Armstrong’s Club is hosting the STRONGCON II Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Ballroom, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Entry fee is €5. T-shirts are €10. The event will feature a flea-market style with vendors selling comics, trading cards, toys, games, art and more. U.S. ID card holders who would like to sell at the event, email office@military-services.com for further details on reserving a table. There will be a different selection of food menus. There will be game tournaments in the gaming room where players can learn and meet fellow gamers. There will also be trading-card and table-top games. The event will also have face painting, a photo booth, raffles/prize drawings, and draw your own superhero activity. The event’s grand finale will be a costume contest with prizes held at 5 p.m. This is a family event for all ages, who are encouraged to come in costume. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Día de los Muertos Celebration

The Baumholder Warrior Zone hosts a Día de Muertos Celebration Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Event is for all DOD ID card holders 18 years and older. Come dressed as your best La Calavera Catrina. Prize awarded to the best Calavera Catrina costume as determined by participants. Enjoy traditional Musica de Banda and Perezosa Margaritas. Please drink responsibly. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

BOSS Blazing Bandito Salsa Contest

Join Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers at the Warrior Zone’s Día de los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8 p.m. for the BOSS Blazin’ Bandito Salsa Showdown. Registration from Oct. 1 to 28. Entry fee is $10 and, tasters fee is $5. Entries will make their signature homemade salsa of any style to be judged by tasting participants and by BOSS judges to be crowned the Blazin’ Bandito. Event is open to all DOD ID card holders 18 years and older. For details, call the Warrior Zone at 0611-143-531-2912 or 531-2912, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

College Night at Kaiserslautern High School

Join Family and MWR, in partnership with Kaiserslautern High School for College Night Oct. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kaiserslautern High School, Bldg. 3000 on Vogelweh.  College Night gives the opportunity to learn about education opportunities available from accredited colleges and universities from the U.S. and across Europe. College and university representatives and alumni will be at college night either in person or online. For more information and to check out the colleges and organizations that will be there, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Landstuhl Youth Center’s Europa Park Trip

Landstuhl Youth Center is hosting a trip to Europa Park on Nov. 1. Departure time will be 7 a.m. from the youth center and the return will be no later than 10 p.m. The trip is open for all youth in grades 6th-12th who have active registrations with the youth center. Registration is from Oct. 8-30. Enrollments with signed permission slips must be turned no later than Oct. 30 via email or in person at the youth center. Reach out to Landstuhl Youth Center for details by calling 06371-86-8658 or 486-8658 or emailing rlplyc@army.mil.

Pixel Builders Workshop

Baumholder Library invites all ages to a Pixel Builder’s Workshop Nov. 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. Join the Baumholder Library to build your very own Diamond Sword. Space and material is limited.  Registration is required. Send an email to baumholderlibrary@army.mil with name and age of participant(s) by Nov. 4. For details, visit Baumholder.armymwr.com.

Holiday Bazaar

The Holiday Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for the Holiday Bazaar from Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Family & MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to find your unique European gifts for friends and family or for yourself. For details, check out kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Auto Skills Monthly Special

Take part in the Winter Tire Swap Special being offered Oct. 1-31 at the following participating Auto Skills Centers: Pulaski, Landstuhl, Baumholder. You receive $5 off an oil change when you have 4 tires mounted and balanced or have your winter set of wheels swapped out. For more information, call 493-4167 or 0631-3406-4167, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com

2024-2025 Baumholder Unit Level Basketball Registration

The Baumholder Intramural Sports program announces registration for Unit Level Basketball Season is Oct. 1-31. The season schedule begins Nov. 19. Letters of intent are available at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center. A mandatory coaches meeting is Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center. For more information, call 531-2924 or 0611-143-531-2924, or email: steven.d.sanders4.naf@army.mil.

Rocktober Fest at Tavern on the Rock in Baumholder

The Rheinlander Community Club is hosting Rocktober Fest Oct. 4 from 4-11 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Families are invited to attend! No registration necessary. $10 covers the entrance fee and first beer. No charge for anyone under 18. You will enjoy live entertainment and children’s activities. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

Punchline Rebels Comedy Show (+Karaoke after)

Lisa Curry set to headline the Punchline Rebels Comedy Show Oct. 4 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The show will also feature Gino Christofaro and Tyson Cox. 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. The Kazabra Club will be serving up your favorite drinks, and Shawingz is open until 9 p.m. for chicken wings and burgers, ensuring that your evening is as enjoyable as it is hilarious. Cash, credit and debit cards accepted. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 0631-536-7261.

Hispanic Heritage Month Staged Reading

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special free staged reading and cast talkback of two short plays by Alvaro Saar Rios, bringing to life the stories of Hispanic culture, directed by and featuring members of the Latinx community! Both plays will be read by actors, followed by an interactive Q&A session and audience talkback. Oct. 8, 7 p.m. at KMC Onstage, Mainstage, Bldg. 3232, Kleber Kaserne, and Oct. 10, 6 p.m. at the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332, Smith Barracks, Baumholder. For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129.

Wave of Light Ceremony

In recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the Wave of Light Ceremony invites families, friends and loved ones who experienced loss of a child to join in honor and remembrance on Oct. 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Vogelweh Chapel, Bldg. 2063. Register in advance by Sep. 23 by calling 480-6148 or 06371-47-6148.

Halloween Murder Mystery Night

Celebrate Halloween with a Zombie Cannibal Asylum Murder Mystery Night! KMC Onstage is partnering with clubs throughout USAG RP to bring this ghoulishly fun interactive activity to you! Space is limited, so buy your tickets by Oct. 18 through KMC Onstage or your preferred Murder Mystery location. All events are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dates, age & locations: Oct. 18, Age 13+, Landstuhl Community Club, Oct. 19, Age 13+, Sembach Community Activity Center, Oct. 25, Age 18+ Rheinlander Community Club, Oct. 26, 18+ Baumholder Warrior Zone. For more information, visit kaiserlautern.armymwr.com or call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129.

RECURRING EVENTS

Landstuhl Library Baby Brillance Storytime

Baby Brilliance Storytimes returns in September and will be held every Thursday of the month starting at 11 a.m. at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. This is a fun storytime for ages birth to 18 months with songs, fingerplays and more. Signups are not required. Storytimes will not take place on Federal Holidays. For more information contact the Landstuhl Library at 06371-86-7322 or 486-7322.

Strikers Bowling Center Duty Bowl & Two for Tuesday

Duty Bowl for service members in uniform is only $5 per hour and per lane every day at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. All Soldiers “duty” bowling must be in duty uniform. Two for Tuesday special will be $2 per game and $2 shoe rentals from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call the bowling center at 531-2831 or 0611-143-531-2831.

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.

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.

Friday Pool Tournament

The Landstuhl Community Club hosts a free pool tournament every Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Sign-up is at 6 p.m., with the tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes are 1st place $50; 2nd place $25; and 3rd place $10. Contestants must be 18 years or older. For more information, call the Landstuhl Community Club at 06371 86-7244 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.