Community Events – December 15, 2023

Jobs for Soldiers and their Families

Family and MWR has open continuous announcements for a specific shift (weekends/evenings) for Soldiers and their Family members who are interested in supplementing their income to enhance their financial resiliency. Soldiers interested in these opportunities will need to seek approval from their chain of command as per requirements. These job listings are available on USAjobs, kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and baumholder.armymwr.com.

24/7 Fitness Access Now Available

Want to work out on your time? 24/7 Service is now available at the following USAG Rheinland-Pfalz facilities: Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Landstuhl Physical Fitness Center; Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center; Rhine Ordnance Barracks Physical Fitness Center; and Sembach Physical Fitness Center. To access these facilities after-hours, 24/7 service registration is required. Registration is free! For more information, visit baumholder.amymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Martin Luther King JR Basketball Tournament

The Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center is hosting the Martin Luther King JR Basketball Tournament Jan. 12 to 15 at Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Registration is now until Dec. 29. Cost is $400 per team. This tournament is open to varsity level teams. The mandatory coaches meeting is Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Hall of Champions. The first game tip-off is Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Hall of Champions. POC for the event is Steven Saunders at 0611-143-531-2924. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

2024 New Year-New You Fitness Challenge

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team is hosting the 2024 New Year-New You Fitness Challenge from Jan. 12 to Jan. 25 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Cost is $10. Registration is Jan. 12 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hall of Champions. The final weigh-in will be Jan. 25 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call the fitness center at 0611-143-531-2838 or 531-2838 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Dungeons & Dragons at Baumholder Library

Go on adventures with an intrepid crew of heroes with Baumholder Library’s Dungeons & Dragons offered every third Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m., starting Jan. 16. This is for ages 9 to 14.  Players can use their imagination and creativity to build the story and move the game forward. Seats are limited and registration is required. Call the Baumholder Library to register at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit them in Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.

CYS Swimming Clinic

The Baumholder Youth Sports Program are hosting a Swimming Clinic starting Feb. 6 at the Aquatics Center, Bldg. 8897 on Wetzel Kaserne. Registration opens Jan. 8. Programs are Preschool Swin for ages 3 to 5 and Learn to Swim for ages 6 to 15. All sessions are in groups. Each program will have a total of eight sessions. The swim clinic will be offered during the noon hours for homeschool youth and afternoon hours for all other youth. 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.

Youth Wall Climbing Clinic

The Baumholder Youth Sports Program are hosting a Youth Wall Climbing Clinic every Friday during the month of February from 5 to 6 p.m. at Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, inside the KMCC Mall on Ramstein Air Base. Cost is $50. Registration is from Jan. 8 to 28. This program is open for youth ages 8 to 15 in Baumholder, Kaiserslautern and Ramstein communities and must enroll with 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.

Christmas Markets-Army Outdoor Recreation

Travel to some of Europe’s finest Christmas markets November through December with Baumholder Outdoor Recreation. Call 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com

Baumholder January to March Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March 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.

Free Dance Lessons at Armstrong’s Club Extended

By popular demand, the Armstrong’s Club has now extended the free dance lessons to Wednesday, Dec. 20. The classes are on Wednesday at 7 to 8 p.m. Focus is on Swing and Line Dancing. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

50 percent off tire rotation

Pulaski Automotive Skills Center is running a 50% off tire rotation while customer gets an oil change at the Speedy Lube on Tuesday and Thursday during Dec. 5 to 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a second speedy lube line specifically for this special. For more information, call the Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

2023/2024 Baumholder Late Night Basketball

The 2023/2024 Late Night Basketball season is from December to March at the Halll of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Dates are Dec. 28, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 29. This is a free event for ID card holders, ages 18 and older. Registration is required, and players must signup individually at the Hall of Champions on game dates. For more information, contact Steven Sanders at 531-2924 or 0611-143-531-2924 or email steven.d.sanders4.naf@army.mil, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

New Year’s Eve Cabaret, Featuring the Winter Wonderettes

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage is ringing in 2024 with their first-ever New Year’s Eve Cabaret Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the KMC Onstage Studio, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. This event will feature the Winter Wonderettes and is for ages 18 and older. Cost is $50 per ticket, which includes live entertainment, dancing, finger foods and a champagne toast at midnight! Cash bar provided by Java Café. Tickets are available on Webtrac or through the KMC Onstage Box Office 0611-143-541-9129 or at the Kleber Java Café. Find more information at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Armstrong’s New Year’s Eve Black & Gold Celebration

The Armstrong’s Community Club is throwing a free New Year’s Eve Black and Gold Celebration Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Reservations are not required. A DJ will spin the hottest tunes to ring in “2024.” For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Aquatic Center Closure

The Baumholder Aquatic Center will be closed now until Jan. 1 for essential tile repairs and annual maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com

She Kills Monsters Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage is hosting auditions for “She Kills Monsters” Jan. 2 & 3 at 7 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Mainstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. This audition is casting multiple roles for ages 16 and older, and acting experience is not necessary. Cold read auditions from the script. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

The Adventures of Mr. Toad Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage is hosting auditions for the Spring Youth Performance Class, “The Adventures of Mr. Toad,” by Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith, Jan. 3 and 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the KMC Onstage Studio, Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Red Pin Bowling

Starting Jan. 12, 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.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Gala

The Child and Youth Services are hosting the free Annual Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Gala Jan. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. This event is for all ages and is open to all community members. Registration is not required. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

German Hunting Course in Kaiserslautern

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is hosting the German Hunting Course from Feb. 7 to April 20 at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2905 on Pulaski Barracks. Reserve by the first day of class, Feb. 7. Cost is $250 and the Hunting, Fishing, Sport Shooting fees. Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. Course participants earn a life-long hunting certification, which is valid throughout Europe. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

New Dates for Big Stage Karaoke at Kazabra Club

Perform Karaoke on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Please note that that if a Comedy Show (once a month) is taking place, Big Stage Karaoke will not take place. The next one is Dec. 8. Check Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for comedy night show dates. Food is available from Shawingz, voted the best American Food in Kaiserslautern.

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.

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.

Friday Pool Tournament

The Landstuhl Community Club hosts a free pool tournament every Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Sign-up is at 6 p.m., with the tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes are 1st place $50; 2nd place $25; and 3rd place $10. Contestants must be 18 years or older. For more information, call the Landstuhl Community Club at 06371- 86-7244 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.