Mark Your Calendar – March 11, 2016

Events

» A St. Patrick’s Day parade and carnival hosted by Ramstein Youth Programs will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday. The parade will start on Ohio Boulevard at Ramstein Housing and ends at Ramstein Youth Center with a free carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The carnival will include performances, games, a contest and activities. Enter the contest by decorating a wagon, buggy, stroller or bike. The winner of the contest receives credit toward instructional classes. A shuttle bus will run between the Youth Center parking lot and the start of the parade route before the event starts.

» A bazaar with children’s clothes, toys, baby equipment and shoes will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Villa Winzig kindergarten, which is located on Dansenberger Strasse 32 in 67661 Kaiserslautern-Dansenberg. Villa Winzig is known for its English teaching project. There will be beverages, coffee, homemade cakes and snacks. Net profits will go to the kindergarten.

» Woodlawn Women’s Golf Association membership sign-up will be held at 1 p.m. March 19. at Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. Players of all abilities are welcome. The 2016 season begins April 1. WWGA meets to play every Tuesday at either 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ramsteinwwga.weebly.com or email wwgaramstein@hotmail.com.

» “Eggstravaganza,” the annual Easter egg hunt and celebration hosted by Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation, will be held March 26 at Pulaski Park. Enjoy free age-specific egg hunts, face painting, bouncy castles and guest appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail. The event is for children ages 12 years old and under. Gates open at 10 a.m.; Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail arrive at 10:30 a.m.; and egg hunts begin at 11 a.m. For specific hunt times and more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or call Family and MWR Special Events at 493-4215 or 0631-3406-4215.

» A Mother’s Day mini bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 25 through 28 at Heaton Hall in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The bazaar will feature a variety of exquisite European gift ideas. Get your Mother’s Day shopping done in one spot. All prices will be in U.S. dollars. Cash, check and debit will be accepted. Open to ID cardholders only. For more information, call 493-4106 or 0631-3406-4106.


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 “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne, Bldg. 3109. Advance reservations are recommended.

» KMC Onstage presents “Schoolhouse Rock Live!”: 7:30 p.m. March 25 and 26 and April 1, 2, 8 and 9; and 3 p.m. April 3. Rated G and great for the entire family. Advance reservations are highly recommended.


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.

» St. Patrick’s Day party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m March 19. The evening will feature a live DJ, great music and food, and drinks available for purchase.

» Easter Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27. A delicious hot buffet will feature a carving station with assorted meats, an omelet and waffle station, a delectable dessert buffet, and an optional Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. The Easter Bunny will also be present for photos. Cost: $19.95 for adults; $9.95 for children 5 to 16 years old; and free for children 4 and under. Limited seating available; reservations are recommended. Tickets may be purchased at any Java Cafe in the KMC, at Armstrong’s Club from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, or online via WebTrac. For more information, visit
www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

» 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.

» Poker tournament: Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the tournament begins at 3 p.m. There is a minimum $1,000 guaranteed payout. Buy-in: $80 in advance or $95 at the door. Rebuy-in: $50. Free finger food will be provided to participants. Space is limited; register in advance.

» 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.

» 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 will be held from 10 a.m. to noon March 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 in the next available class, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.


Support Groups

» Basic Training for New Parents will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday at Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. Get all the tools you need to be the best parent you can be. Enjoy special guest speakers and receive all of the latest information on infant safety, feeding a newborn, soothing methods, infant CPR, bonding and attachment and more. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» A 13-week grief share program is being sponsored by the LRMC Chaplain’s Office. If you’ve lost someone close to you or know someone who has, this program is for you. Grief Share is a support group where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. The spring series begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For more information and to register, call 590-5713 or 06371-9464-5713.

» Toddler 4-1-1 meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday in March at E-Street Cafe on Vogelweh. Toddlerhood brings with it new challenges. This series addresses topics you will likely encounter during the toddler years, including: temper tantrums, potty training, picky eating, sleep issues, age-appropriate expectations and more. No registration required. For more information, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.


Meetings

» The Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 18 at the Ramstein Middle School. This month’s program features a trunk show by Gaby Tobin from Patchwork Himmel in Gruenstadt. She will share her tips and techniques for machine quilting.

» An Emergency Placement Care informational meeting takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. the 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.


Classes and Training

» Commanders and senior leaders training is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m the first Thursday of every month. This training is a mandatory requirement within 45 days of assumption of command for all commanders and senior enlisted advisers, E7-E9. Receive information on the Family Advocacy Program, the Exceptional Family Member Program and the Army Emergency Relief Program. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Class meets on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Registration is required. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» Conversational German courses are offered in two levels: beginner and intermediate. Participants will gain a better understanding of the written and verbal German language. All course materials are provided to students free of charge. Classes run in eight-week semesters. Advanced registration is required. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.


Baumholder Events

» Baumholder Library’s annual Easter Family Film Fest will take place from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday. This “eggstravaganza” will kick off at 2:30 p.m. with an Easter themed craft followed by an Easter movie at 3:30 p.m. Open to children ages 4 and older and their parents. No registration is required. For more information, contact Baumholder Library, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8332, at 485-8851 or 06783-6-8851.

» The annual Easter egg hunt hosted by Child, Youth and School Services will be held at 11 a.m. March 26 at Iron Soldier Park on Smith Barracks. Children, ages 2 to 13 years old, and their parents are invited to this fun age-specific egg hunt. The Easter bunny will be present for photos so bring a camera. No registration required for this free event. For more information, contact Parent Central Services on Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, at 485-7003 or 06783-6-7003.