Community Events – February 28, 2025

Spring Bazaar: Your Shopping Haven

Join Family & MWR for the Spring Bazaar, a shopping event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Browse an incredible selection of vendors offering pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. Prices are in U.S. dollars. Only cashless payments are accepted. This event is open to U.S. ID cardholders only, strollers are welcome. Don’t miss the chance to find one-of-a-kind European gifts for friends, family, or yourself. For details and parking information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

AFE Niko Moon Concert

Armed Forces Entertainment proudly presents American country pop singer-songwriter, Niko Moon Saturday, March 22 at 8 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. This is an 18+ event. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100.

2025 AER Campaign

The 2025 Army Emergency Relief Campaign is scheduled from March 1 to June 14 for the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities. AER is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1942 to assist Soldiers and their families during financial emergencies. To contribute to the 2025 AER Campaign, Soldiers and supporters can donate online via the AER website, set up payroll deductions through DFAS allotment, participate in peer-to-peer campaigns, or mail a check. For more information, contact Unit Training Representatives or Army Community Service, in Baumholder, Bldg. 8666 on Smith Barracks, at  531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850, or in Kaiserslautern, Bldg. 3210 on Kleber Kaserne, at 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.

500/1000 Pound Club

Registration for the 500/1000 Pound Club is March 3 to 27 at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3234/3235 on Kleber Kaserne. The event is March 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is in-person at the Kleber PFC. Open to all Military ID Card Holders, Civilians ID Card Holders, and Local National (LN) ID card holders 18 years and above. For more information, please call Kleber PFC at 483-7610 or 0631-340-483-7610.

St. Paddy’s Day Ping Pong Tournament

May the luck of the Irish crown the paddle master at the St. Paddy’s Day Ping Pong Tournament held March 18 at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Registration is open now until March 15. Cost is $5, non-refundable. Only cashless payment accepted. This event is for U.S. ID card holders 18 and older. Participants must register in person at the Warrior Zone during regular business hours. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

BOSS Life Skill Skiing & Snow Boarding Trip

U.S. Army Installation Management Command is sponsoring a Life Skill Skiing and Snow Boarding Trip March 22 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany. This trip is for Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) eligible Soldiers in the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities. There are only 15 slots available. Reservations must be made by March 6. Cost is $35.75. Cashless payments are only being accepted at the Warrior Zone during regular business hours. For more information, call the BOSS President SPC Clark at 06111435312914.

Youth Sports Spring Registration

Youth Sports Spring Registration for youth ages 5 to 15 is now to Feb. 28 (or until teams are full). Sports offered are Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Golf and Track & Field. Practice locations are Landstuhl, Sembach and Kaiserslautern) and vary by sport. Cost is $65 & up. A Health Assessment/ Sports Physical good through June 15 is required. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Bookmark Decorating Contest at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder library is hosting a Bookmark Decorating Contest for the entire month.  From March 1 to 16, patrons can submit bookmark designs by age categories: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-17, and 18+. From March 17-31, bookmark designs will be voted on by the community. Winners from each age category will get their bookmarks printed, and bookmarks given away at the library. Winners receive a few bookmarks to keep for themselves. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Belt It Out Karaoke with Jacey Dragon

Is singing your guilty pleasure? In tune or off key, be in the moment and channel your inner superstar at the Tavern on the Rock, located inside the Rheinlander community Club, Feb. 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. for Belt it Out Karaoke Nights with Jacey Dragon. First place winner wins a prize of $50. Ages 18+. For details, call 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

School Age Summer Camps

Registration is now open for the Army Family and MWR Child and Youth Services School Age Programs’ Vision 2025 “Shaping Our Future” Summer Camps.  The program offers nine weeks of care services from June 16 to Aug 11. These camps are for School Age Centers on Wetzel Kaserne, Landstuhl Post or Sembach Kaserne. To add your child to the Kaiserslautern or Baumholder School Age Programs Summer Camp waiting list, visit https://www.militarychildcare.com. For weekly themes, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Rheinlander Easter Brunch

Enjoy Easter Brunch April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Prices are $22.50 for patrons 18 years and older, $12 for ages 6 to 17, and free for ages five and younger. Registration is via WebTrac. The link and the menu are on baumholder.armymwr.com.

February to March Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for February to March are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers now can sign up and pick up at both locations. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

A rising comedy star with a hit Radio 4 Series, Njambi McGrath, headlines the Thursday Comedy Show March 20 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Host is Erin Crouch. The show will feature special guests. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $15 at the door.  Payment can be done with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Euros are not accepted. Customers can reserve seating for $12 a person when they call ahead at 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100 during Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Kazabra Club will be serving your favorite drinks, and Shawingz is open until 8:30 p.m. for chicken wings and burgers, ensuring that your evening is as enjoyable as it is hilarious. You can take your food to the comedy show area. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Spring German Hunting Course in Baumholder & Kaiserslautern

A spring German hunting course will be held March 1 to May 17 in Baumholder. Registration is now until the first day of class. The German Hunting Course is an intensive program. Cost is $250 and membership fees. Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Start Smart Registration

Registration for Start Smart baseball and soccer for ages 3 and 4 is now to March 21 or when slots are full. Cost is $30. Start Smart is a parent/child interactive program lead by a Sports and Fitness Specialist. Baseball and soccer sessions will be offered April 2 to 4, and April 9 to 11 on Tuesday to Thursday at 5 p.m. For more information or to register, call Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, at 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Winter Chai Special at Java Café

Winter Chai Specials happening at Baumholder, Landstuhl and Rhine Ordnance Barracks Java Cafés now to April 10. Winter Chai specials include Iced Chai Tea with Oat Latte and Chai Tea with Oat Latte. The Baumholder Java Café is in the CMR Building, 8661 on Smith Barracks. The Landstuhl Java Café is inside Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Bldg. 3774 on Landstuhl Post. The Java Café on Rhine Ordnance Barracks is a stand-alone Building, 273.

Easter Brunch at Armstrong’s Club

Hop on over to the Easter Brunch April 20 with 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. seating times at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is 32€ for ages 18 and older, 18€ for ages 12 to 17, 6€ for ages six to 11, and free for ages five and younger. Tickets will be available until close of business April 17. The Easter Bunny will make a visit and handing out Easter eggs to all the children at the brunch. Patrons can also take photos with the Easter Bunny. The full menu and registration EventBrite links are on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten on-line program at the Landstuhl Library. The program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Register on Beanstack: https://rheinland-pfalz.beanstack.com/reader365. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Wibit Inflatable Obstacle Course

The Aquatic Center, Bldg. 8897/95 on Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder, has a Wibit inflatable Obstacle Course for rent. Price for inflatables is $100 flat fee for two hours plus the $75 an hour Pool Rental Fee. For more information, call 531-2904/2920 or 0611-143-531-2904/2920, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Family and MWR Room Rentals

The Family and MWR Business Operation Division has a list of available rooms to rent in the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern military communities. A listing of these rooms and fees are posted on baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Register with Landstuhl Youth Center

The Landstuhl Youth Center (LYC) is a facility for youth in grades 6th-12th that offers a wide range of programs and activities Monday through Friday, after school. This free program is available to youth who have a military affiliation in Germany. Homeschooled youth, and youth who attend either a German or DODEA school are welcome to join. Reach out to LYC for details at 06371-86-8658 or 486-8658 or via email at RLPLYC@army.mil.

Sports Officials and Scorekeepers Wanted

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural sports program is looking for sports officials and scorekeepers. If interested, contact DSN 493-2087 or 531-2924, or 0631-3406-2087 or 0611-143-531-2924.