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» Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. today at Pulaski Park. After the U.S. Army Garrison tree is lit, stick around for festivities in the park. The celebration will include cookie decorating, a meet and greet with Santa, seasonal treats, live music and holiday cheer. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
» The Last Minute Christmas Shoppers Bazaar is the perfect place to finish off your holiday gift list. Find unique European treasures and specialty items for the entire family. The bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Thursday at Heaton Hall Auditorium in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Bldg. 3774, Room. 112. Open to U.S. ID cardholders. All sales in U.S. dollars. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
» The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club will hold a Welcome Coffee event at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Starbucks in the KMCC. All ROSC members and those interested in joining are invited to the event for coffee and conversation. For more information, visit www.ramsteinosc.org.
» The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir rehearses from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Protestant community hall in Kaiserslautern-Erzhuetten. The choir is comprised of adults of all ages with German, American, Danish, British, French and Polish singers. The choir is known in Kaiserslautern for its participation with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band in the free annual Christmas concert that is scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in Kaiserslautern’s concert hall, the Fruchthalle, on Fruchthallstrasse. Other concerts are scheduled to take place 5 p.m. Sunday at Pauluskirche, Hahnnenbalz 38 in Kaiserslautern and 5 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Catholic church in Queidersbach, Kirchstrasse 2. Those interested in joining rehearsals, visit www.sing-rpic.de/start-en.html.
» Holiday photos with Santa can be taken from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 and 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 21 at the Candy Cane Lane in the Ramstein Community Center, Bldg. 412. Prices are $5 for a 4-by-6-inch photo with a keepsake photo cover or $4 for a candid photo with the customer’s own camera.
» An Advent Reconciliation service will be offered by the Holy Family Catholic Community Reconciliation from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the North Chapel on Ramstein. For more information, visit www.kmccatholiccommunity.org.
» A Christmas tree market will offer various kinds of trees from different German regions Dec. 14 to 23 at the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
» Children dressed as the Three Holy Kings, from the Catholic and Protestant parishes in Ramstein-Miesenbach, will visit residents to sing, bless their homes and ask for donations between Christmas and Three Kings Day, Dec. 25 to Jan. 6. Residents who would like the children to visit their home should send an email with their exact address by Dec. 18 to Pfarramt.ramstein@bistum-speyer. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to a foundation in Flores, Indonesia, and street children in Laz Paz, Bolivia.
» Holiday Movie Day will be on Dec. 21 at the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, and the Kleber Branch Library, Bldg. 3205. The libraries will show holiday movies throughout the day during opening hours. Refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome. No registration required.
KMC Onstage
KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact Nate Records at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at nathan.d.records.naf@mail.mil. To reserve tickets, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.
» KMC Onstage presents “Mary Poppins”: Show dates: 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Dec 11, 12, 18 and 19 and Jan. 8, 9, 15 and 16; 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and Jan. 10 and 17. Limited space availability; advance reservations are recommended.
» Open auditions for “Death of a Salesman”: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. A cast of eight men and five women is needed. Have a short song prepared and sheet music for an accompanist. Material for reading will be present at the audition, and scripts are available to check out in advance.
» Open Auditions for “Schoolhouse Rock Live!”: 7 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20. A small-medium mixed cast is needed. Have a short song prepared and sheet music for an accompanist. Scripts are available to check out in advance.
Armstrong’s Club Events
Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-354-9986 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.
» New Year’s Eve party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. The night will include a live disc jockey, dancing, party favors and more. Cover charge: $10, includes appetizers and a champagne toast.
» Small Tab Tuesdays: 5 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday play a game of pool or pick your favorite jam on the jukebox while enjoying specials.
» Trivia Wednesdays: 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.
» Throwback Thursdays: 7 p.m. every other Thursday, listen to hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today.
» Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment.
» Latin Fusion Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every other Saturday.
Kazabra Club Events
Kazabra Club is located in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Call 489-7261 or 0631-636-7261 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.
» Holiday Cheer Bingo: 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20. There will be free finger food, four guaranteed $1,000 games and a chance to win one grand prize of $7,500. Cost to play is $75 per pack. Doors open, 1 p.m.; Early Bird Bonanza, 2 p.m.; regular games, 3 p.m.
» New Year’s Eve party: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Dec. 31. The evening will include country music, party favors, appetizers, a champagne toast and more. Cover charge: $10.
» Country Karaoke: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. every other Friday. Sing your favorite country hit and take a spin on the mechanical bull Tornado.
» Texas Hold ’em: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy-in by 7 p.m.
» Country Night: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. Dance lessons take place from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.
» K-town Coverall Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday play progressive bingo to win up to $7,500. New players get a free card with the purchase of a bingo pack or bring a new player and both players receive a free card with the purchase of any bingo pack.
» Sunday Sports: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. Enjoy 50 cent wings and $1 hot dogs and take part in fun sports trivia.
Jobs
» USA Jobs workshop meets from 10 a.m. to noon today and Dec. 18 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Want to learn more about finding a government job? Get the one-up on competition with hands-on instruction and assistance from an Employment Readiness expert. RSVP required. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Support Groups
» Baby Bumps: Passport to Parenting meets from 3 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday in December in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. Join the New Parent Support Program in this “Socialize and Learn” series for expecting moms. The 6-week rotation allows you to come to any and all sessions that interest you. Taught by NPSP registered nurses. No registration required.
» A Breast-feeding support group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Join other moms and dads for this informational class about breast-feeding, sleeping and normal newborn behavior. Class meets at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. For details and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Meetings
» An Emergency Placement Care informational meeting takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. every third Wednesday of every month on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Join Army Community Service for this informative discussion on becoming an EPC provider and learn about the program and its basic requirements. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
» Talk and Talk meets from 11 a.m. to noon the third Friday of every month. Stimulate your body and your mind. Join Army Community Service to walk and talk it off. Locations vary. For more information, call ACS at 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Classes and Training
» Preventing a Financial Holiday Hangover meets from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a spending plan to help reduce financial stress during the holidays. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 631-3406-4203.
» Smooth Move meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 on Pulaski Barracks, Blgd. 2891. This informative class provides detailed information about the Permanent Change of Station process. Topics include: relocation stress factors, special assignments, shipment of household goods and more. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Baumholder Events
» Hilltop Theater Presents “A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19. For more information or to reserve tickets in advance, contact Hilltop Theater on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8218, at 485-7244 or 06783-6-7244; or the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8661, at 485-8215 or 06783-6-8215.
» A New Year’s Eve party will be held Dec. 31 at Tavern on the Rock on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085. Welcome 2016 surrounded by friends at this fun celebration. Doors open at at 8 p.m. The night will feature karaoke beginning at 9 p.m., appetizers, drink specials and party favors. Cost: $10. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 485-8645 or 06783-6-8645.
