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The school year is finally coming to a close for the Ramstein High School class of 2013 June 7. We asked: How do you feel now that graduation is around the corner?
County road L379 between Obermoschel and Waldgrehweiler will close to motorized traffic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The union community of Alsenz-Obermoschel will sponsor its second car-free event in the Moscheltal valley. Along the 10 kilometers stretch, L379 will turn into an adventure area for bicyclists, hikers and skaters.
Visitors come and go, however, musician Damon Marks and The Traveling Guitar Foundation left a lasting impact on the music programs in the KMC.
Mixing fun with learning is nothing new, but Baumholder took that concept one step further by creating a festival atmosphere with free food, drinks and entertainment for the more than 1,000 visitors at this year’s EXPO and Safety Stand Down Day May 24.
It’s not every day that $109,750 is awarded in scholarships to students and spouses from the KMC. Seventy-five recipients were awarded scholarships during a ceremony held recently at the Galaxy Theater on Ramstein.
The carnival ends June 3. For a total of 11 days, more than 140 ride owners and vendors will offer their attractions, merchandise and food specialties in the giant “amusement city.”
No one wants to think there could be a medical emergency when they’re on vacation or traveling to visit friends or relatives. But the reality is, some people on vacation end up in European hospitals or require outpatient care on the local economy.
Each year, active duty and Reserve service members, as well as retirees and dependents, use Space Available as a viable option to commercial travel.
On Sunday and Monday, Germans observe “Pfingsten,” or Pentecost. Pentecost a religious festival, and Monday is considered an official holiday in Germany. Stores, banks and official institutions will be closed.
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