Community Events – February 21, 2025

Baumholder Did you Know?

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family & MWR is hosting a 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.

Spring Bazaar: Your Shopping Haven

Join Family & MWR for the Spring Bazaar, a shopping event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Browse an incredible selection of vendors offering pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. Prices are in U.S. dollars. Only cashless payments are accepted. This event is open to U.S. ID cardholders only, strollers are welcome. Don’t miss the chance to find one-of-a-kind European gifts for friends, family, or yourself. For details and parking information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Hip Hop Step

Hip Hop Step classes are at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center (Bldg. 3235) on Kleber Kaserne, and Landstuhl PFC (Bldg. 3720) on Landstuhl Post. Hip Hop Step is Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Landstuhl PFC, and Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Kleber PFC. There will not be a class at Landstuhl PFC on Thursday, Feb. 27.Cost is $40 for book of 10 tickets, $5 for a single ticket. Find out more at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Ninjutsu Classes

Ninjutsu Classes will be held at Sembach Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 105 on Sembach Kaserne, and Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235 on Kleber Kaserne. Class times for classes at Kleber are every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Class times at Sembach are every Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ninjutsu is a traditional Japanese Martial Art focusing on movement, self-defense and strategy. This is for those ages 18 and older. Cost is $20 per class or a 5-session pass for $80. Find out more at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Bookmark Decorating Contest at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder library is hosting a Bookmark Decorating Contest for the entire month.  From March 1 to 16, patrons can submit bookmark designs by age categories: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-17, and 18+. From March 17-31, bookmark designs will be voted on by the community. Winners from each age category will get their bookmarks printed, and bookmarks given away at the library. Winners receive a few bookmarks to keep for themselves. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Read Across America Spirit Week/Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Join Baumholder Library to celebrate Read Across America Week beginning on Monday, March 3 and capping off the week Friday, March 7, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., with a belated Dr. Seuss’ birthday event. Stop in for Storytime and a photo opportunity with the Cat in the Hat, grab a cupcake and some popcorn, enjoy some fun activities, and take a craft to-go kit home. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Beginner’s Crochet

Discover the Baumholder Library’s fun crochet classes for beginners, ages 15 and older. This free class covers all the basics over four weeks and at the end, patrons will have created a wonderful handmade piece they can be proud of. These classes are for the absolute beginner and include everything you need for the class. Class will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. during the following dates: March 5, 12, 19 and 26; June 4, 11, 18 and 25; and, September 3, 10, 17, 24. Class size is limited so be sure to sign up early.  For more information and to register, call the library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841.

Run The Rock 5K Fun Run

Baumholder Intramural Sports is hosting a Run The Rock 5K Fun Run March 22 starting at 9 a.m. starting at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks.  Runners must report to the Admin/Registration Table between 8 and 8:50 am to verify payment, record data and receive race number. This event is open for the entire family. Registration starts March 1 and must be completed online via WebTrac. Link, cost and other information can be found at baumholder.armymwr.com. 

Thursday Night Comedy Show

A rising comedy star with a hit Radio 4 Series, Njambi McGrath, headlines the Thursday Comedy Show March 20 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Host is Erin Crouch. The show will feature special guests. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $15 at the door.  Payment can be done with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Euros are not accepted. Customers can reserve seating for $12 a person when they call ahead at 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100 during Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Kazabra Club will be serving your favorite drinks, and Shawingz is open until 8:30 p.m. for chicken wings and burgers, ensuring that your evening is as enjoyable as it is hilarious. You can take your food to the comedy show area. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Belt It Out Karaoke with Jacey Dragon

Is singing your guilty pleasure? In tune or off key, be in the moment and channel your inner superstar at the Tavern on the Rock, located inside the Rheinlander community Club, Friday nights for Belt it Out Karaoke Nights with Jacey Dragon.  First place winner wins a prize of $50. Dates and times: Feb 21, 9-11 p.m. & Feb 28., 7-11 p.m. Ages 18+. For details, call 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

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. 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 happening now until Feb. 10. 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.

Dance Audition Workshop

Local choreographer Letrice Titus will offer a dance audition workshop Feb. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. This workshop is to prepare auditionees for the auditions for the KMC Onstage production of “A Chorus Line!”  This workshop is open to ages 14 and older, who have any level of dance experience.  Cost is $45. Registration is open now until Feb. 23 and can be done by calling the KMC Onstage box office at 0611-143-541-9129 or by visiting WebTrac on baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

School Age Summer Camps

Registration is now open for the Army Family and MWR Child and Youth Services School Age Programs’ Vision 2025 “Shaping Our Future” Summer Camps.  The program offers nine weeks of care services from June 16 to Aug 11. These camps are for School Age Centers on Wetzel Kaserne, Landstuhl Post or Sembach Kaserne. To add your child to the Kaiserslautern or Baumholder School Age Programs Summer Camp waiting list, visit https://www.militarychildcare.com. For weekly themes, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Comedy Workshop

“They’re All Gonna Laugh At You!” Comedy Workshop is Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Studio, in the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. The workshop is for ages 18 and older. Cost is $50. Find out more at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

February to March Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for February 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 can 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. 

Books and Brews Silent Reading Party

The Baumholder Library invites the community to the very first monthly Books and Brews Silent Reading Party for those 18 and older at the Warrior Zone starting Monday, Feb. 24,  from 6 to  8 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This free event will repeat every fourth Monday of the month. Find out more at baumholder.armymwr.com.

Spring German Hunting Course in Baumholder & Kaiserslautern

A spring German hunting course will be held Feb. 26 to May 10 in Kaiserslautern, and March 1 to May 17 in Baumholder. Registration is now until the first day of class. The German Hunting Course is an intensive program. Cost is $250 and membership fees. Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Youth Sports Spring Registration

Youth Sports Spring Registration for youth ages 5 to 15 is now to Feb. 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.

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.