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Courtesy photoVisitors of the pre-Christmas creative market find unique arts and crafts items and Christmas gifts Saturday and Sunday at the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Hobby artists present works, skills in Ramstein

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The traditional pre-Christmas arts and crafts exhibition at the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture and convention center, the Haus des Bürgers, will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

November 14, 2013 ×

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Photo courtesy of the City of KaiserslauternSkaters have fun at  the ice-skating rink in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. The rink will be open from Nov. 22 to Feb. 16.

‘Kaiserslautern on Ice’ offers winter fun Nov. 22 to Feb. 16

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kaiserslautern starts its ice-skating season Nov. 22. The winter wonderland for ice skaters under the theme “Kaiserslautern on Ice” can be found in the event hall at the Gartenschau area through Feb. 16.

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The Fairy Godmother Sweepstakes

The Fairy Godmother Sweepstakes

Win FREE Tickets to a very special Matinee Presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

November 14, 2013 ×

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Baumholder Assistant City Mayor Michael Röhrig (left) welcomes several members of Baumholder’s Better Opportunities for Single Service Members and German guests to a tour of the old city hall and museum. In the background is the old city hall where dozens of historical displays are currently housed.

BOSS travels into Baumholder’s past with assistant city mayor

Story and photos by Bernd “Bernie” Mai
U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder Public Affairs

After touring Baumholder’s old city hall, Pfc. Katarus Moore, president of Better Opportunities for Single Service Members, said it was a perfect way to get to know more about Baumholder’s history.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. John ZumerSoldiers and families with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command gather for a pre-Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event 
Oct. 30 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Children and parents in costume made their way from one vehicle to the next for a chance to satisfy their sweet tooth with all types of holiday treats. Organizers said they were pleased by the turnout, with the cool weather doing little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance.

Trunk-or-Treat

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Courtesy photoChildren with lanterns walk in processions to honor St. Martin.

Children honor St. Martin in lantern processions

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Monday, Germans will observe St. Martin’s Day, and children and their parents will be seen walking in lantern processions throughout the KMC.

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Courtesy photoWreaths are placed on gravesites and candles are lit on All Saints Day to remember deceased family members and friends.

Germans observe All Saints Day

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

German Catholics observe the religious holiday “Allerheiligen,” or All Saints Day, today.

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Classified ad contest: WIN $50 cash

Classified ad contest: WIN $50 cash

Place your private classified ads online on Classified World and WIN $50 cash!!!

October 26, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoThe model train swap meet displays a big variety of model trains and accessories from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Haus des Bürgers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Swap meet lures model train enthusiasts

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The culture center in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Bürgers, will turn into a mecca for model train enthusiasts Sunday.

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2013 holiday mailing deadlines set

by Lionel Rivera
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Postal Operations

The 2013 holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater are:

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