Community Events – August 9, 2024

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR Community Expo

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR are hosting a Community Expo Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. This event, open to the Kaiserslautern Military Community, will ensure that community members can engage with each agency and gain a comprehensive understanding of the resources available to them while becoming more acquainted with the local area and what it has to offer.  Local businesses will offer information, prizes will be available to win, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring the entire family to this family-friendly event. For more information, visit our website, kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, or call 541-9131 or 0611.143.541.9131.

Covering the Bases Comedy Show

John McCombs set to headline the Covering the Bases Comedy Show Aug. 23 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The show will also feature Nya Yeanafehn and Miky Burch. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $12 at the door.  Local Comedian Erin Crouch will host the show. Stay for the fun as karaoke happens after the show until 1 a.m. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 0631-536-7261.

Army Community Service Job Fair

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service is hosting a Job Fair Sep. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh.  This is a job fair where ID card holders will be able to network with more than 25 Government Agencies and Contractors with positions to fill, such as AAFES, DeCA, Stars and Stripes and many more. For more information, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Lanakila’s Polynesian Dance Performance

Say Aloha to summer with the Armed Forces Entertainment’s Lanakilas Polynesian Show Tuesday, Sep. 3, starting at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. at Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The show is free and open to all ages. The Lanakilas Polynesian Show brings the culture, music, dance and joy. Find out more at baumholder.armymwr.com.

Theatre Tech Boot Camp

The award-winning KMC Onstage is hosting Theatre Tech Boot Camp for ages 14 and older Sep. 14 and 15  9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne.  Attendees will learn all about what happens backstage and behind the scenes in four sessions: Cost is $15 per session or save $10 by getting all four sessions for $50. For more information and to register, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

How to Audition Kids Workshop

The award-winning KMC Onstage is hosting How to Audition Kids Workshop for ages 6 to 18 on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Workshop tuition is $25. Find out more at Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Tournament of Tiny Plays Performances

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage presents the Tournament of Tiny Plays performances Sep. 27 to 29, and Oct. 4 to 6 at KMC Onstage Mainstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne.  Shows are 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.am Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Advance purchase: is $18/$16 for ages 2-18, 65+,and  students. At the door, the cost is $20/$18.  Find out more at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder August & September Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for August & September under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

Baumholder Fall Start Smart

Baumholder Fall Start Smart registration for ages 3 to 4, is now to Aug. 18.  Sports offered are soccer, T-ball, and flag football. Start Smart is a Child/Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Cost is $30. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Baumholder Fall Sports Season

Registration for fall youth sports for the Baumholder community is now to Aug. 18.  Sports offered are: soccer, ages 5-15, $65; Flag Football, Ages 7-11, $65; cheerleading, ages 5-15, $65; and, swimming clinic, ages 3-15, $55. Sports Physicals/ Health Assessments must be on file and valid to Nov. 9 to participate. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by phone at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting  www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

KMC Onstage Tournament of Plays Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces auditions for the Tournament of Tiny Plays on Aug. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the at the KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne.  Auditions are open to all ages, and auditioners will be reading from scripts. Performances are Sep. 27 to Oct. 6 KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more details, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Covering the Bases Comedy Show in Baumholder

John McCombs set to headline the Covering the Bases Comedy Show Sunday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. The show will also feature Nya Yeanafehn.  Local Guest is Miky Burch and the host is local comedian Erin Crouch.  Doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $12 at the door. To find out about the comedians, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage Beauty and the Beast Jr Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces the Beauty and the Beast Jr Fall Youth Performance Class auditions on Aug. 26 and 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Studio, inside the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Young performers, ages 8 to 18, are encouraged to audition for this “tale as old as time. For more details, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Kaiserslautern Weekly Bike Rides

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation is offering “Got a case of the Monday’s…Come ride it out with us!” weekly bike rides every Monday until Aug. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout multiple trails, ranging from 10KM to 25KM. Trip departs and returns at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2905 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $5 to rent a standard bike or $10 for an E-Bike.  If you are registered for the IMCOM Bike Challenge, this ride is a great opportunity to earn miles/kms towards your 1000KM! For more information, call 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Weekly Bike Rides

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is offering “Come ride with us to witness the beauty of the area” weekly bike rides every Thursday until Aug. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout multiple trails, ranging from 10KM to 25KM. Trip departs and returns at Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 8167 on Smith Barracks. Cost is $5 to rent a standard bike or $10 for an E-Bike. It is free if you bring your own bike. If you are registered for the IMCOM Bike Challenge, this ride is a great opportunity to earn miles/kms towards your 1000KM! For more information, call Baumholder ODR at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401, or visit  baumholder.armymwr.com.

IMCOM-Europe Cycling Challenge

The 2023 IMCOM Europe Cycling Challenge is happening until Aug. 31. Participants must sign up through Baumholder or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation. Registration fee is $50. Children may participate, but only adult jersey sizes are available. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

SKIES Soccer Summer Camps

SKIES Unlimited is offering Soccer Summer Camps for youth ages 3 to 16 from now to  Aug.14 at the Pulaski Field and Landstuhl Adult Softball Field.  Registration is now open to all ID card holders from all branches of service. All participants must be registered with Army MWR Child and Youth Services. Enrollments can be made thru https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil or over the phone with Parent Central Services at 541-9065/67 or 0611-143-541-9065/67. Parent Central Service is in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. For dates and locations, visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show Registration

Registration for the Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show is Aug. 1 to Sep. 14. Cost is $10 per vehicle. The car show is Sep. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center’s parking lot in front of building 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. To find out about categories, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Landstuhl Library Programs Paused in August

The Landstuhl Library Program will be pausing their programing during the month of August so they can plan programing for the coming fiscal year. Programing such as storytimes and special events will resume Sep. 2.  For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or the Friends of the Landstuhl Library Facebook Group.

RECURRING EVENTS

Baumholder Fitness Center Zumba Class

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team announces free Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Find out more on baumholder.armymwr.com.

Red Pin Bowling

Red Pin Bowling happens every Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Bowlers who make a strike while the head pin is red, will receive a free game coupon. The red pin will be randomly placed as the head pin. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Bring Your Own Board Game at Strikers Bowling Center

The Pinsetters’ Pub has Bring Your Own Board Game every Friday at 5 p.m. until closing. This is a free event and preregistration is not required. All gamers, 18 and older, are welcome. Food is available at Shawingz until 9 p.m. There are large and small tables provided for game play, and fabulous music to provide the right atmosphere for playing. For more information, call 531-2834 or 0611-143-531-2834, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This trivia is a professional, multi-media competition with different formats and puzzles for teams to solve. Bring a team or join one. Grand prize is $50. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Full Nerd Friday

The time has come for “Revenge of the Nerds” every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event for 18 and older, and registration is not required. There will be a full assortment of table-top, role-playing games, board games, video games. Come one, come all in Cosplay! For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.