Mark Your Calendar — July 14, 2017

Events
The Atlantic Academy will hold a brown bag luncheon as part of their ongoing series of events on entrepreneurship noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at their event location, Lauterstrasse 2 in Kaiserslautern. The luncheon titled “Challenges and Opportunities of Starting a Business in Germany” is for those who are thinking about opening a business in Germany and need to be aware of potential entrepreneurial risks in an unfamiliar environment. An American business owner from Bavaria will share his insights and experiences on what it takes to set up and run a successful business on the German economy and will be ready to answer questions. Admission to this family friendly event is free. Feel free to bring your own lunch. This event is held in cooperation with the state initiative Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz, the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, the American-German Business Club, and the Economic Development Agency Kaiserslautern.

Leisure Events
Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for July and August are available. Visit London, Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, Paris, Brussels and much more. Outdoor Recreation has a variety of thrilling excursions for you and your friends or family. For more information on what Army Outdoor Recreation has to offer, contact them at Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117 or visit us online at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Armstrong’s Club Events
Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-3406-3993 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.
Comedy Show at Armstrong’s Club: Join Armstrong’s Club for a night of fun and laughter at the Comedy Show on July 29 at 9 p.m. Comedians include: I am prelow, Johnny Hollywood, and Vince D. Doors open at 7 p.m. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. Cover charge: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online via WebTrac, at Armstrong’s Club or at any Java Café in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Join us for the after party downstairs in the pub until 2 a.m. featuring DJ Chilly E.
A Taste of Germany: 5 p.m. every Monday at Castello’s Snack Bar inside of Armstrong’s Club. Indulge in traditional and delicious German meals for $5 per plate. The meals vary each week; menus available at www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
Women and Wine: 6 to 10 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month. This get together allows women to make friends and form a social network in a fun environment. Food and beverages available for purchase.
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: 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.
Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment.
Latin Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month.

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.
Texas Hold ’em and Game Night: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy in by 7 p.m. Other games available for play include dominoes, cornhole and table pong.
Country Night: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. There is a $5 cover charge.
Country and Western Dance Classes: 7:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. No cover charge.
Sunday Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo packs start at $30. Prizes will be based upon participation. Play the progressive game for a chance to win up to $5,000.

Jobs
The Ramstein North Chapel is accepting bids for the following contract position from July 14 to 28: Ramstein Catholic Faith Community Pastoral Coordinator. The contractor shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, and transportation to provide non-personal service in support of the Ramstein Chapel for the Ramstein Faith Community Pastoral Coordinator as located in the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC). The Coordinator is responsible for overall calendar development and programming, budget development and tracking, data management, publicity for all ministries and the Liturgies of the CFC. The Coordinator must have experience working with Catholic liturgical law and sacramental records and be able to express clearly the detail of basic Catholic doctrine and liturgical law. Documented evidence of the following is preferred but not required: a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Information Management and two years of experience in management, OR five years’ experience in administration and personnel management. The contractor is subject to criminal history background checks and will accomplish the Ramstein Chapel Contractor in-processing checklist upon award of the contract. The Request for Proposal and bid package can be picked up from the North Chapel from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14 to 28. Bids are due by 4 p.m. July 28. Interviews will take place August 1 beginning at 8 a.m. at Ramstein North Chapel. The contract will be awarded based on Best Value. For more information, call 480-6148 or 06371-47-6148.

Auditions
Little Shop of Horrors: Audition to be a part of the KMC OnStage production of Little Shop of Horrors. Auditions will be Aug. 21 & 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the KMC OnStage Theatre on Kleber Kaserne and are open to all. Those auditioning should be ready to sing a prepared song, learn a short dance piece, and do a cold reading for the director. This production tells the tale of meek flower shop assistant Seymour, who pines for his co-worker Audrey. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey’s boyfriend, Orin, to the plant after Orin’s accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant. For more information contact KMC OnStage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232 at 483-6626; 0631-411-6626.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Calling all 18+ triple-threats! Auditions for the KMC OnStage production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will be held August 28 at the Ramstein Community Center from 6-8 p.m. and August 29 at the KMC OnStage theatre on Kleber from 6 to 8 p.m. Those auditioning should be ready to sing a prepared song, learn a short dance piece, and do a cold reading for the director. This story centers on a young engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek a telephone to call for help. The castle is occupied by strangers in elaborate costumes celebrating an annual convention. They discover the head of the house is Frank N. Furter, an apparent mad scientist who actually is an alien transvestite who creates a living muscle man in his laboratory. The couple is seduced separately by the mad scientist and eventually released by the servants who take control. For more information contact KMC OnStage, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.

Support Groups
Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month. Join Family Advocacy Program for this educational class to examine services and tools that will aid in successful parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. Class meets at Halftime Sports Bar, Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780. For more information and to enroll, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.
Dads 101: A Crash Course for New and Expecting Dads meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. This is a class for dads by dads. Learn from experienced dads in this informational class. Topics include preparing for fatherhood, surviving the first few weeks, caring for your new baby, ways to keep your baby safe and more. Locations vary. For more information and to enroll, call Army Community Service at 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.

Classes and Training
BRS training: Service members from all branches of service and their spouses can attend Blended Retirement System training offered by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. It is highly recommended that attendees complete the online Opt-In Training prior to attending to have a better understanding of material being presented. Opt-In Training is located on Joint Knowledge Online website and ADLS, Blended Retirement System Opt-In, Course number ZZ133146, under Selected Force. BRS training will be held at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein the following times and dates: 1 to 3 p.m. July 19; and 10 a.m. to noon July 25. Sign-up is not required.
Advanced BRS training: The Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System will offer advanced BRS training for service members from all branches of service and their spouses at the following locations, dates and times:
Baumholder Wagon Wheel Theater
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 21; Aug. 22. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13; Dec. 8
Landstuhl Heaton Auditorium
9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 20
Sembach Tiger Theater
9 to 11 a.m. July 18; Nov. 17
Ramstein Hercules Theater
9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18; Dec. 12
Daenner Chapel
9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 15; Jan. 19, 2018
Attendees should complete the online Opt-In Training prior to attending this workshop. For details, call Army Community Service at 531-2850 or 0611-531-2850 or stop by the ACS office, Bldg. 8746 on Clinic Kaserne in Baumholder; or call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000, or stop by the ACS office on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210.