Community Events – December 9, 2022

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event.

SKIES & KMC Onstage Winter Youth Theater Classes

The SKIES Unlimited Program and the Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces the 2022 Winter Youth Theater Classes for youth ages 5 to 18 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Registration started Dec. 1, and classes are from Jan. 11 to April 6. Topics include all-levels theater, performance and sewing costumes. To register, visit Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/66/67 or 0611-143-541-9065/66/67. Parent Central Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New Year’s Latin Fiesta

Bring in the New Year with Borinkuba, a live Latin Band, at the New Year’s Latin Fiesta Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. to Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. at the Rheinlander Convention Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks.  Cost is $10 at the door and includes free champagne and appetizers to celebrate the New Year.  The bar opens at 8 p.m., and the band plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Preparing for the Financial Battleground

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program and Army Community Service Financial Office are providing free financial classes on the first Thursday of the month. The next one is Jan. 5. These monthly financial classes will teach eligible BOSS Soldiers on a wide range of financial topics. Registration is not required. For details, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities

Participants practice techniques to increase self-compassion at work and everyday life at the Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities Workshop held Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Yoga and Massage Studio, Bldg. 2899 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $50. Purchase tickets in advance at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2905 on Pulaski Barracks. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.  For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder December Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for December is available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com.  Visit several Christmas Markets in Valkenburg Caves, Aachen/Cologne, Strasbourg/Colmar and Bernkastel-Kues. There are several trout fishing and ski trips. Go on express trips to several exciting destinations and visit Prague, Paris, Salzburg and Amsterdam after Dark.  Find out all that Baumholder Outdoor Recreation has to offer by calling 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

Fireside Storytimes

The Landstuhl Library is hosting free Fireside Storytimes Dec. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Join the Landstuhl Library for unique and cozy fireside storytimes, followed by hot cocoa and cookies, and winter-themed crafts. This event is for all ages and open to anyone with post access. For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Army-Navy Game at the Baumholder Warrior Zone

Show your pride and wear the jersey that supports your team at the Army-Navy Game Viewing Dec. 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Entrance fee is $5 per person. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Donuts with Santa

Come to the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks for Donuts with Santa Dec. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be photos with Santa, seasonal crafts, and sweet treats and hot chocolate. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Santa’s Workshop

Santa elves can get training at Santa’s Workshop held Dec. 15 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Cost is $30 per child and $20 dollars for siblings.  This event is for all ages. There will be a variety of crafts, activities and photos taken with Santa for the elves to enjoy.  For more information, call the Arts and Crafts Center at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895 or visit Baumholder.armymwr.com.

New Year’s Glow Party

Wear neon and glow attire for the New Year’s Glow Party Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Free glow stick with $5 entrance fee.  Live DJ will play themed and popular music. Event is open to U.S. ID Card holders and their guests 18 and older.  For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Gridiron Challenge

The Landstuhl Community and Rheinlander Clubs are hosting a free Gridiron Challenge every Wednesday until Jan. 18. Participants must be valid ID Card Holders, ages 18 and older. Forms can be turned in Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post or the Rheinlander Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.  For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Winter Youth Sports Season Registration

Registration for winter youth sports for the Baumholder community is now until Dec. 18 or until teams are full. Sports offered are basketball and cheerleading. Cost is $65. Health Assessment/Sports Physical must be on file and good through the season.  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.

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage 2022-2023 Theater Season

The 2022-2023 season tickets for all shows are available to purchase at the Award-Winning KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Cost is $110 for adults, and $95 for children, seniors and students. Season Tickets can ONLY be purchased in person at the theater or over the phone by calling 541-9129 or 0611-143-9129. The box office is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For a list of shows and more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Start Smart Winter Registration

Registration for winter Start Smart basketball, ages 3 to 4, for the Baumholder community is now until Dec. 18. Start Smart is a Child/ Parent interactive program led by a CYS Sports & Fitness Specialist. Cost is $25. Sessions will be offered during the month of January, February and March 2023. Start Smart teaches children the skills they need to play organized sports in a FUN non-competitive environment over the course of six – 45-minute sessions. Register in person at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne, by calling at 531-3440 or 0611-143-531-3440, or visiting www.webtrac.mwr.army.mil.

Winter Youth Sports Season

Registration for winter youth sports for the Baumholder community is now until Dec. 18 or until teams are full. Sports offered are basketball and cheerleading. Cost is $65. Health Assessment/Sports Physical must be on file and good through the season.  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.

Army Combat Fitness Training Workshop

The Yoga and Massage Studio hosts an Army Combat Fitness Training Workshop on Wednesday now until Dec. 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720 on Landstuhl Post. Cost is $120 for 12-week program or participants can join on a month-to-month basis for $45. Classes are one per week on Wednesday. Participants must preregister with betterbodydynamics@protonmail.com or jana.goode.naf@army.mil. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.army.mil.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage has auditions for The Mystery of Edwin Drood Jan. 3 and 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Newies Jr. Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage has auditions for Newies Jr. Jan. 9 and 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Ages nine to 18 may audition.  Those who are cast will need to register for the Advanced Performance class through SKIES unlimited to participate. To find out what is needed for the audition, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The popular annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover starts with children dropping off their furry friends Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post.  After listening to a bedtime story, children will tuck them in for a library sleepover and pick them up the next day, Jan. 27 from noon to 4 p.m.  Find out more about what happens during the sleepover by calling the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

 

RECURRING EVENTS

Music Friday Nights at Baumholder Warrior Zone

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Music Friday Night with genre-themed music Dec. 9 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Warrior Zone, 8218 on Smith Barracks. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 06111435312912, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Storytime at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library hosts storytimes at Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. Baby Storytime, for infants to 18 months, is Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime, for ages 18 months to two years, is Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime, for ages three to six years, is Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m.  For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Friday Night Karaoke at Armstrong’s Club

Sing your favorite songs during Karaoke Night Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Singers must be ages 18 and older. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Warrior Zone’s Sing Along Sunday

The Baumholder Warrior Zone hosts Karaoke music Sunday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This is a free event is open to Service Members and their guests 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2837 or 0611-143-531-2837, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.