Community Events – January 17, 2025

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.

Karaoke Night

Karaoke night happens the second and fourth Friday of every month starting Feb. 14, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh.  This is an 18+ event. There is a vast selection of songs from all genres for singers of all levels.  For details, call the club at 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100.

Discover Unique Finds at the Valentine’s Bazaar!

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend at the Valentine’s Bazaar, a one-stop shopping destination filled with treasures for everyone! Hosted by Family & MWR, the event will take place from Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16, at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237, on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Shopping Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 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 baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Valentine’s Day Celebration Dinner at the Armstrong’s Club

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with that “certain someone special” in the grand atmosphere of the Chandelier Ballroom Feb. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is 45 Euros per person. Live Music will add to the grand atmosphere. Reservations can be made until Feb. 12. Seating is at 6 p.m. and features table service, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Prix Fixe (a meal consisting of several courses served at a total fixed price). There are three choices for the main course. To find the registration link, menu, and more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Pool Tournament at Landstuhl Community Club

Landstuhl Community Club hosts a pool tournament every Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. No entry fee. This is for patrons 18 and older. Prizes: first place, $50, second place, $25, and third place, $10. Sign up starts at 6 p.m.

Start Smart Registration

Registration for Start Smart baseball and soccer for ages 3 and 4 is Feb. 3 to March 21 or when slots are full. Cost is $30. Start Smart is a parent/child interactive program lead by a Sports and Fitness Specialist. Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN, non-competitive environment in six, 45-minute sessions. Baseball and soccer sessions will be offered April 2 to 4, and April 9 to 11 on Tuesday to Thursday at 5 p.m.  For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Spring Sports Onsite Registration

Landstuhl Youth Sports announces Special Opening onsite registration for Spring Youth Sports on Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landstuhl School Age Center, Bldg. 3851 on Landstuhl Post. Patrons must have a current CYS registration and Sports Physical good through June 15, 2025, on file. Sports Physicals that do not comply can be substituted with proof of an appointment slip for an upcoming appointment. Please note that CYS new registrations or reregistration’s can’t be done on this day and must be done at Parent Central Services at ROB prior to this onsite sports registration.  Spring Sports Registration is open from Feb. 1 to 28 on WebTrac or through Parent Central Services. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Youth Sports Spring Registration

Youth Sports Spring Registration for youth ages 5 to 15 is Feb. 1 to 28 (or until teams are full). Sports offered are Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf and Track & Field. Practice locations are Landstuhl, Sembach and Kaiserslautern) and vary by sport. Cost is $65 & up. A Health Assessment/ Sports Physical good through June 15 is required. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Bows and Bowties Ball

The Baumholder Child and Youth Services are hosting a Bows and Bowties Ball Feb. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. There will be music, activities and light snacks. This event is age appropriate for 6 weeks through 5th grade. Children must attend with a supervising adult. The cost is $5 per child through WebTrac or payment at Parent Central Services. Registration for this event is Jan. 13 to Feb. 10. All children must be registered with Baumholder Child and Youth Services. Parents can register and RSVP with payment at Parent Central Services. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Auditions for A Chorus Line

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage is hosting auditions for “A Chorus Line” Feb. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. at KMC Onstage Mainstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. “A Chorus Line” is the beloved musical about what it means to create theatre. Auditions are open to ages 16 and older. KMC Onstage is casting for roles that are male, female, LGBTQ+, African American, “Latinx,” Asian American, and Caucasian. Vocal Audition: Come prepared with 32 bars (30-60 seconds) or less of music to sing.  Sheet music, or prerecorded tracks on a mobile device are fine for backing. Additionally, there will be cold read and dance auditions. Find out more at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

January to March Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for January to March are 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.

Winter Chai Special at Java Café

Winter Chai Specials happening at Baumholder, Landstuhl and Rhine Ordnance Barracks Java Cafés now to April 10. Winter Chai specials include Iced Chai Tea with Oat Latte and Chai Tea with Oat Latte. The Baumholder Java Café is in the CMR Building, 8661 on Smith Barracks. The Landstuhl Java Café is inside Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Bldg. 3774 on Landstuhl Post. The Java Café on Rhine Ordnance Barracks is a stand-alone Building, 273.

“Smokin’ Meats” at Armstrongs Backyard BBQ

Armstrong’s Club announces freshly smoked Brisket & Ribs pickup and takeout service starting Jan. 10. This service will be every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the backyard of Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Menu consists of fresh cooked smoky BBQ beef brisket and pork ribs, and traditional side dishes like homemade coleslaw and creamy mac ‘n’ cheese. Reserve online at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or simply come by and order directly.  For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115.

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons at Baumholder Library

Go on adventures with an intrepid crew of heroes with Baumholder Library’s Dungeons & Dragons offered every third Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. This is for ages 9 to 14. Players can use their imagination and creativity to build the story and move the game forward. Seats are limited and registration is required. Call the Baumholder Library to register at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit them in Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.