Community Events – December 20, 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.

Family & MWR Newcomer’s Scavenger Challenge

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family & MWR is hosting a Newcomer’s Scavenger Challenge for the Baumholder Military Community. This exciting challenge is designed to help newcomers explore all Family & MWR programs available in Baumholder. Participants will receive a special passport listing all the programs, and can collect stamps at each facility visited to participate with a chance to win a $150 MWR Gift Card. More details about how the program works at baumholder.armymwr.com.

2024 Family and MWR Customer Needs Survey

The 2024 Family and MWR Customer Needs Survey is your opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of Army Family and MWR programs and services. The survey will gather insights from Soldiers and Families across the Army to ensure MWR offerings match your needs and interests. What’s working great? What could we do better? There’s no better way for us to learn than by hearing from YOU! Your participation is voluntary. To fill out the survey, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kiaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

January Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January is available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers now have the ability to sign up and pick up at both locations. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117.

Stuffed Animal Storytime and Sleepover

The popular annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover starts with children dropping off their stuffed animals Thursday, Jan. 9, at the 5 pm Storytime, after which they will tuck them in for a library sleepover at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. The stuffed animals will be picked up by their “human friends” Friday, Jan. 10, between noon and 4 p.m. Children will get photos of the shenanigans that their stuffed animals got into overnight. Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas to the storytime. Children who can’t attend the storytime can still participate by dropping off their stuffies during opening hours (10 am to 6 pm) on Jan. 9. The event is free. For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Youth Auditions: Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

Auditions for the KMC Onstage Spring YOUTH Performance Class show, “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” Jan. 13 and 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Studio, Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Auditions open to ages 10 to 18. All children are welcome to audition for this hilarious retelling of all your favorite fairy tales! No cost to audition, but those selected will need to register for the Youth Performance Class (tuition $95/month, financial aid available) No experience necessary, casting multiple roles. Auditions will be reading from the script. For more information, please call KMC Onstage at 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129.

Hobby Exploration Fair

Celebrate National Hobby Month on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. Attendees will meet with subject matter experts from across the Baumholder Community who can introduce them to different hobbies and activities from acting or fishing, to crafting or physical training, and much more. A series of presentations will take place to provide a more in depth introduction to each hobby. The library staff and community experts will also be able to connect them with resources to continue the hobby that “strikes a chord.” For more information, call the Baumholder Library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841.

Jingle Bowls

The Strikers Bowling Center announces a Jingle Bowls special for all ages Dec. 20 and 21 during regular operating hours. Reserve ahead by calling 0611-143-531-2831 or 531 2831. Bowlers can also just show up during these dates at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Discounted bowling rates, $15/hour, 1/2 price shoe rentals, and “Red Pin” bowling all weekend.

SKIES One-Day Soccer Camps

SKIES Unlimited is offering a Fall Indoor Soccer Camp for youth ages 2 to 16 on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Landstuhl Youth Center Gym, Bldg. 93812 on Landstuhl Post. Open to all ID card holders from all branches of service.  All participants must be registered with Army MWR Child and Youth Services. Youth must be registered in advance to participate. For more information and to register, visit https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil or over the phone with Parent Central Services at 541-9065/67 or 0611-143-541-9065/67, or visit Parent Central Service, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.

Block with BOSS

Soldiers can enjoy trivia, crafts, movies, tournaments and weather- permitting local trips during “Block” leave, Dec. 21 to Jan. 4, with Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith in Baumholder. For more information, contact your Unit BOSS Representative.

Winter Solstice Party

Celebrate all the favorite winter holidays with the Winter Solstice Party Dec. 21 from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Pinsetter’s Pub, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. This is a free event. Holiday Mulled Wine is the winter drink feature. This is the Pinsetter’s last holiday party before the New Year, and the only holiday party taking place on Smith Barracks. For more information, call the pub at 531-2831 or 0611-143-531-2831.

Winter Holiday Salsa Party

The Armstrong’s Club is hosting a virtual Winter Holiday Salsa DJ Party Dec. 21 from 8 p.m. to Dec. 22 at 1 a.m. at the club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. The event is free. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 061-11-143-9115.

Java Café Holiday Drink Special

Java Cafés in Bldg. 8661 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder, Bldg. 3774 on Landstuhl Post and Bldg. 273 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks are serving holiday drink specials now until Jan. 6. Flavors are: Toffee Nut Latte, Toffee Nut Frappuccino and Caramel Hot Chocolate. Contact your favorite Java Café for more information.

SKIES Gymnastics

Enrollment is now open for SKIES Unlimited gymnastics for ages 1 to 18 in the Kaiserslautern Community. Visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and click on the WebTrac link for class times, dates and fees by age group. Open to all ID card holders from all branches of service. For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

RECURRING EVENTS

Weekly Yoga Classes-Tuesday & Thursday

Two new yoga classes are now available in the Baumholder community. Every Tuesday, 6:30 -7:45 p.m., enjoy Soft & Slow Yoga, and every Thursday, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Yoga Balance. No previous experience is required. Classes take place in the Wetzel Housing Community Room, Bldg. 8884. For more information, call 531-2836 or 0611-143-531-2836.

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.