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A view alongside Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland.

Mannie’s travels: Swiss Chocolate Train

Story and photos by Mannie Daly Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation summer intern

Over Fourth of July weekend, I had the privilege of going on the Swiss Chocolate Train trip with Outdoor Recreation.

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Mark Your Calendar – July 10, 2015

Events » The Kaiserslautern fire station will hold an open house to celebrate its 60th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be live music with the band Full House, children’s activities, displays, guided tours, barbecue specialties and pea soup. Visitors can park at the Toom store and […]

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Gartenschau offers French garden party
The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern sponsors its annual French garden party starting at 6 p.m. today. Visitors can bring their own picnic basket and taste French culinary specialties and wines. The band French Touch performs French accordion music from tango to jazz.  For details, visit www.facebook.com/gartenschau.kl.

Was ist Los – KMC Cultural Highlights – July 10, 2015

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Halka,” a Polish opera by Stanislaw Moniuszko, in German, 7:30 p.m. today and July 18. • The Pfalztheater Orchestra presents it fourth Pfalztheater concert […]

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A view of the mountains from the top of Interlaken.

Mannie’s travels: Interlaken Express

Story and photo by Mannie Daly Rheinland-Pfalz Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation summer intern

On June 27, I traveled with Army Outdoor Recreation to Interlaken on their Interlaken Express trip. Interlaken is the most incredible, picturesque place I have ever had the privilege of visiting. Reality blew all of my expectations out of the water.

July 9, 2015 ×

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The dance formation everyBODY dance entertains the audience during the “Alles Muss Raus” street and theater festival in Kaiserslautern.

Street theater festival takes place July 17 to 19

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After eight successful years of the unique street theater festival called “Alles muss raus!”, or “Get it all out!”, the stage is set for the ninth year July 17 to 19 in Kaiserslautern’s city center.

July 9, 2015 ×

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The center of Spesbach is the location for its 800th anniversary celebrations today to Sunday.

Spesbach highlights 800th anniversary with medieval market, parade

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Spesbach and Elschbacherhof, village parts within Hütschenhausen, will celebrate their 800th anniversary with various events today through Sunday.

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Sep. 21 & 22
Schloss- und Festungsruine Hardenburg
Visit Hardenburg’s medieval castle fest on September 21 and 22 for historical delicacies, spectacular performances, live music and a medieval market amongst many other attractions for all ages. Admission costs €3 per child and €7 per adult. Children shorter than the sword, 1m, get in for free. For more information go to militaryingermany.com/event/castle-2

Medieval fest takes place at Falkenstein Castle

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Falkenstein Castle will be the stage for a medieval spectacle Saturday and Sunday. The castle ruins located high above Falkenstein village are considered one of the most impressive castle ruins in the northern Palatinate region.

July 9, 2015 ×

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Ombachseefest

Ohmbachseefest set for mid-July

by Thomas Warner, Contributing writer

When the constant cold weather sets in Germany around early November, it will perhaps be memories of this year’s Ohmbachseefest that carry people through to the next warm season.

July 3, 2015 ×

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Vaihingen beach party

by Megan Finley, Contributing writer

Interested in making a trip to the beach this summer on a small budget and only a couple hours drive away? Vaihingen, Germany, might be the place for you! Every summer, Vaihingen transforms its quaint marketplace into a sandy beach retreat

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Stefan Rohrer's "Yellow Arrow", Museum Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern

A day in K-town: a guide to experience K-town in a different way

Story and photos by Christine Herzer, Contributing writer

Julia Cameron, the bestselling author of ‘The Artist Way’ defines an ‘Artist Date’ as a once-weekly, festive, solo expedition to explore something that interests us: a way to spend quality time with our inner creative self while leaving phones, laptops and our social agendas unattended. We’re extending this concept to include the whole family.

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