Community Events – February 2, 2024

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Valentine’s Bazaar

The Valentine’s Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. 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.

24/7 Fitness Access Now Available

Want to work out on your time? 24/7 Service is now available at the following USAG Rheinland-Pfalz facilities: Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center; Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center; Rhine Ordnance Barracks Physical Fitness Center; and Sembach Physical Fitness Center. To access these facilities after-hours, 24/7 service registration is required. Registration is free! For more information, visit baumholder.amymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Spring Bazaar

The Spring Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for the Spring Bazaar from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. 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, 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.

Table Tennis Tournament

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Table Tennis Tournament March 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Players must register in person at the Warrior Zone between Feb. 27 to March 6. Cost is $10, and payment will only be accepted with credit or debit cards. This tournament is open to all DoD card holders and their guest 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday/Read Across America Day

The Baumholder Library is hosting Dr. Seuss’s Birthday/Read Across America Day Saturday, March 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event and for all ages. For more information, call the Baumholder Library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

2024 Spring Sports Season Registration

Registration for Spring youth sports for the Baumholder community Is Feb. 12 to March 10.  Sports offered are baseball, ages 5 to 15, and track & field, ages 8 to 15. Cost is $65. Skill Development Clinics being offered are Golf, ages 8 to 15, and Soccer, ages 5 to 15. Cost is $50. Sports Physicals/ Health Assessments must be on file and valid throughout season to enroll. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

2024 Spring Start Smart Season Registration

Registration for Spring youth sports for the Baumholder community is Feb. 12 to March 10. Sports being offered Soccer, Ages 3 to 4, and Baseball, ages 3 to 4. Cost is $30. Start Smart is a Child/ Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Landstuhl CYS Job Fair

Interested in making a difference for our children in the community? Child & Youth Services are hosting an in-person job fair March 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Landstuhl Youth Center (previously known as the Teen Center), Bldg. 93812 on Landstuhl Post. CYS is looking to hire Child & Youth Program Assistants at Miesau, Landstuhl, Kleber, Sembach CYS locations. Applicants should bring resumes, passports, social security cards, immunization records and three references. Learn about the $200 sign-on, and $500 retention bonuses at six and 12 months of employment. If you have any questions or would like to receive a preemployment packet, please send an email to hayvadna.l.paolucci.naf@army.mil. For more information, call 541-9095 or 0611-143-541-9095, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern January to March Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

Heroes & Villains Epic Event

Join the Landstuhl Library for an epic event celebrating Heroes & Villains from literature and fandoms with activities, crafts, games, and prizes Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. All ages are invited. Whether you are a force for good or from the dark side, costumes are encouraged! For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 0637-86-7322or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

2023 Volunteer of the Year Nominations

The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps is accepting nominations for calendar year 2023 Volunteer of the Year until Feb. 7th. Please include a photo of the nominee in action along with the nomination forms. For forms and to send the nominations, email: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.dfmwr-acs@army.mil.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern Unit Level Volleyball Season

Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz 2024 Unit Level Volleyball Season for Baumholder and Kaiserslautern is now to Feb. 9. Open to all Army active-duty members. Family members and DOD civilians, who are ID card holders, are eligible to participate. Participants must be 18 years or older, and not be eligible for high school or CYS programs. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

CYS Swimming Clinic

The Baumholder Youth Sports Program are hosting a Swimming Clinic starting Feb. 6 at the Aquatics Center, Bldg. 8897 on Wetzel Kaserne. Registration now open. Programs are Preschool Swin for ages 3 to 5 and Learn to Swim for ages 6 to 15. All sessions are in groups. Each program will have a total of eight sessions. The swim clinic will be offered during the noon hours for homeschool youth and afternoon hours for all other youth. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Youth Wall Climbing Clinic

The Baumholder Youth Sports Program are hosting a Youth Wall Climbing Clinic every Friday during the month of February from 5 to 6 p.m. at Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, inside the KMCC Mall on Ramstein Air Base. Cost is $50. Registration is now until Jan. 28. This program is open for youth ages 8 to 15 in Baumholder, Kaiserslautern and Ramstein communities and must enroll with Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Gala

The Child and Youth Services are hosting the free Annual Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Gala Jan. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. This event is for all ages and is open to all community members. Registration is not required. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The popular annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover starts with children dropping off their furry friends Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. After listening to a bedtime story, children will tuck them in for a library sleepover and pick them up the next day, Friday, Jan. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Children will receive photos of the shenanigans that their stuffed animals got into overnight. Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas to storytime. Children who are not able to attend the storytime can still participate by dropping of their stuffies during opening hours, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find out more by calling the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Late Night Basketball

The Late Night Basketball season is until March at the Halll of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Dates are Feb. 23 and March 29. This is a free event for ID card holders, ages 18 and older. Registration is required, and players must signup individually at the Hall of Champions on game dates. For more information, contact Steven Sanders at 531-2924 or 0611-143-531-2924 or email steven.d.sanders4.naf@army.mil, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

Red Pin Bowling

Red Pin Bowling happens every Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Bowlers who make a strike while the head pin is red, will receive a free game coupon. The red pin will be randomly placed as the head pin. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This trivia is a professional, multi-media competition with different formats and puzzles for teams to solve. Bring a team or join one. Grand prize is $50. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Full Nerd Friday

The time has come for “Revenge of the Nerds” every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event for 18 and older, and registration is not required. There will be a full assortment of table-top, role-playing games, board games, video games. Come one, come all in Cosplay! For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Bring Your Own Board Game at Strikers Bowling Center

The Pinsetters’ Pub has Bring Your Own Board Game every Friday at 5 p.m. until closing. This is a free event and preregistration is not required. All gamers, 18 and older, are welcome. Food is available at Shawingz until 9 p.m. There are large and small tables provided for game play, and fabulous music to provide the right atmosphere for playing. For more information, call 531-2834 or 0611-143-531-2834, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Fitness Center Zumba Class

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team announces free Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.  Find out more on baumholder.armymwr.com.