News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Germans observe Three Kings Day or Epiphany Saturday. The day marks the end of the Christmas season. Traditionally, in many houses, the Christmas tree is lit for the last time, discarded, and the ornaments are packed away until next Christmas. It’s one of Germany’s most traditional and characteristic religious holidays, but only in the states of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria and Sachsen Jan. 6 is a legal holiday.
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Sponsorship- Sponsoring in the KMC: 9 to 10a.m., A&FRC Sponsorship-Spouse Sponsorship: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC […]
The forestry information center House of Sustainability (Johanniskreuzer Strasse 1, 67705 Trippstadt) will sponsor its traditional “Romantic Christmas in the Forest” 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
For planning purposes, the following is a list of German holidays in 2018:
German communities have rules regarding snow and ice on sidewalks to avoid accidents. Residents living off base should check their rental contracts to find out about their obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.
Events A Christmas tree market will offer various kinds of trees from different German regions today through Dec. 23 at the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Some forestry offices offer special tree cutting and […]
Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY No classes scheduled TUESDAY Pre-Separation Teleconference (GSUs only): 9 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 9:30 a.m., A&FRC Pre-Deployment Briefing: 9:30 to 10 a.m., A&FRC THURSDAY Pre-Separation Counseling: 9 a.m. to […]
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
The city of Sankt Wendel will hold its Christmas market combined with a medieval market Saturday to Dec. 17. More than 160 little decorated houses and booths will offer arts and crafts, gift ideas and regional culinary specialties 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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