Community events

Family and MWR Community Expo: Whether you are new to the area or you have called this part of Germany home for a while, the Family and MWR Expo is a great place to speak with representatives from throughout the community. Learn about Family and MWR services and programs as well as meet new friends, all while becoming more acquainted with your local area and what it has to offer. Join us today, at the Pulaski Sports Pavilion (across from Pulaski Park by the track and softball fields) from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. to have some fun and learn more about the area you call home. Those who attend will also have the chance to win a round trip airline ticket to the continental U.S., $500 European travel voucher, along with many other prizes. Host nation guidance will be in place and strictly followed. For more information, visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com.

Auditions for Disaster! Auditions for this calamity-filled 1970’s themed jukebox musical will be held Aug. 10 & 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Theater on Kleber Kaserne. (Bldg. 3232). Be prepared for a cold read as well as vocal auditioning along with learning short choreography. No experience necessary. Casting multiple roles, plus ensemble. For more information, contact KMC Onstage, 483-6626, 0631-411-6626.

Baumholder Youth Summer ProSoc Academy Soccer Camp: Open to children starting as young as three years all the way up to 18 years old, this one-day soccer camp is a great way to encourage their love for the sport, no matter their age or skill level. Led by professional trainers, youth will improve and learn with soccer drills, skills, conditioning and fitness development. This one day camp will be held at the Wetzel Skate Park Aug. 8 between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Each age group has varying length of training throughout the day.) For more information and/or to register, contact Baumholder Parent Central Services, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, 531-3440; 0611-143-531-3440.

Army Fitness Centers available: Active duty members of all branches now have access to the Army fitness facilities throughout the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern areas with each facility having individual capacity rules and hours. To keep up to date with the most recent information concerning hours of operation, capacity and more, visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com for details.

Aquatic Center Reopened: Summer is here! Starting July 6 the pool has opened its doors with the original hours of Tue-Fri 6:30-8:30 a.m. for Mission and PT Swim, Open Swim from 2:30-7 p.m., Saturday is Open Swim from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon & U.S. holidays. Due to the current operation restrictions, there is a first-come, first-serve policy in effect. Patrons have a total time of 90 minutes to swim, if needed. For more information, contact the Baumholder Aquatic Center, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8897, 531-2904/2901, 0611-143-5312904/2901.

Outdoor Recreation now offering adventures: Baum­holder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation are offering exciting adventures with everything from ATV/UTV tours to bike excursions, canoeing and kayaking, even skydiving! Visit local areas with guides who know the best spots. Also, get your German hunting and fishing licenses through the European Union accredited classes onsite. Anything and everything you need for the outdoors, rent it at unbeatable prices. Make living in Germany your best adventure yet! Head to Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com to check out the calendar for awesome offers, trips and activities! For more information, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8167, 531-3401, 0611-1435-313401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117, 0631-3406-4117.

Wednesday Night Scramble: Every Wednesday night grab your partner and head to Rolling Hills Golf Course for Wednesday Night Scramble at 5:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 6 p.m. Sign up in the Rolling Hills Pro Shop. For more information, contact Rolling Hills Golf Course, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8888, 485-7299, 0678-36-7299.

Clubs are Back: The anticipation is over – clubs are back! All clubs in the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz from Baumholder to Kaiserslautern (Armstrong’s Club, Kazabra Club, Landstuhl Community Club, Pinsetters’ Pub, Sembach CAC, and Tavern on the Rock) will enforce all COVID mitigation and hygiene rules. For more information about locations, operations, hours or guidelines, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or baumholder.armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage Summer Youth Drama Classes: Get your child involved this summer with KMC Onstage Summer Drama Classes! Open to children as young as six all the way to 18, these classes will help those who are new to theatre as well as sharpen the skills of veterans July 13-24. Opportunities for singing, acting and dancing will hone their performing arts skills, which will be showcased in a variety show at the end of the two weeks. Classes are split up with mornings for children ages 6-11 and an afternoon class for those who are 12-18. Register today through Parent Central Services, WebTrack, 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

Outdoor Fitness Classes: While fitness centers are closed in the USAG RP Garrison, take your fitness outside with free classes that offer a variety of options such as yoga, HIIT, and Zumba, just to name a few! Outdoor classes are being held at the tennis courts located behind Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Housing, Pulaski Barracks (either at Pulaski Park or the track) as well as outside the fitness centers located on Landstuhl, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, and Minick Field on Smith Barracks For class times, locations and descriptions, visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com.

Army Community Service (ACS) Now Open: The Baumholder (Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8746) and Kaiserslautern locations (Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210) now have their doors open for you. To maximize social distancing, please call in advance for an appointment. Appointments can be made at both the Kleber and Baumholder offices by calling Mon-Wed and Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thu from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Closed all holidays. For more information, please contact Kaiserslautern ACS on Kleber Kaserne at 541-9000, 0611-143-541-9000 or Baumholder ACS on Clinic Kaserne at 531-2850, 0611-143-531-2850.

Arts & Crafts Centers Now Open: The main Arts & Crafts Center (Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8104) and Arts & Crafts Too (Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8661) are open as follows: Main store hours, Tue-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat from 12-5 p.m. Arts & Crafts Too, Mon-Fri from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Currently, classes are suspended but services such as custom framing, engraving, balloon orders, limited ceramics and bisque painting as well as the photo kiosk are still available. Stop by to take advantage of the current special offers: 50% off 4th of July items (main store only), 20% off select foil balloons, 10% off all gift baskets, and 10% off all blank ceramics. For more information, contact Arts & Crafts Center, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8104, 531-2895, 0611-143-531-2895 or Arts & Crafts Too, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8661, 531-2849, 0611-143-531-2849.

Outdoor Recreation Campground: Get back to nature and go camping! Located off of Wetzel Kaserne near Rolling Hills Golf Course, ODR Campgrounds areas are available for rent all year round. ODR has 40 RV sites, three group sites for up to 100 people, 3 yurts and the pavilion next to the driving range all available for rental. TV and group sites include fire pits and grills. Also, if you are looking for a great place to hold unit functions or events, check out our pavilions located at Soldier Park. Call Outdoor Recreation to reserve a space today. Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 531-2841, 0611-143-531-2841.