Community Events – January 12, 2024

Valentine’s Bazaar

The Valentine’s Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR from Friday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to find your unique European gifts for friends and family or for yourself. For details, check out baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Armstrong’s Club

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with that “certain someone special” in the grand atmosphere of the Chandelier Ballroom Feb. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Cost is 42 Euros per person. Reservations can be made until Feb. 12. Seating is at 6 p.m. and features table service. Prix Fixe (a meal consisting of several courses served at a total fixed price). There are two choices for the main course. To find the registration link, menu, and more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

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.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern January to March Trip Schedule Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and Kaiserslautern.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.

2023 Volunteer of the Year Nominations

The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps is accepting nominations for calendar year 2023 Volunteer of the Year until Feb. 7th.  Please include a photo of the nominee in action along with the nomination forms. For forms and to send the nominations, email: usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.dfmwr-acs@army.mil.

National Popcorn Day

Join the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, on Friday, Jan. 19 from noon to 3:30 p.m. as they celebrate this fluffy treat on National Popcorn Day! This is a free event for all ages. What other snack has the unique ability to turn itself inside out? For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

“Do it like Dolly” Celebration

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a “Do it like Dolly,” Celebrate the Queen of Country Music on her 78th Birthday Jan. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. This event will showcase a Dolly Parton look-alike contest, movie and “Dolly-aoke” (Dolly karaoke). Prizes will be awarded to best look-alike and best Dolly-aoke as determined by audience. This event is open to all DoD ID Card Holders and their guests, who are 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Now That’s funny! Comedy Workshop

Now That’s FUNNY! Comedy Workshop for ages 18 and older is Sunday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the award-winning KMC Onstage Main Stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Workshop tuition is $40. For more information and to register, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Theater Tech Boot Camp

The award-winning KMC Onstage is hosting Theater Tech Boot Camp for ages 14 and older Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 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.

NAF Vehicle Auction

Family and MWR is having a NAF Vehicle Auction on used government vehicles from now to Jan. 22. Those interested can fill out the “Sealed Bid Form” at the Pulaski Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. Vehicles will be staged at the Pulaski Parking Lot directly adjacent to the Pulaski Express/Gas Station. For more information, visit Baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

The Groundhog Greets Everyday Party

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a free Groundhog Day Viewing Party and Bill Murray Trivia Contest Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Prize for the top trivia winner. Open to all DoD ID Card Holders and their guests, 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Zuva Martens Comedy Show

The first comedy show for 2024 is the Zuva Martens Comedy Show Feb. 9 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Headliner Martens began his career as a stand-up comedian in 2016. The show will also feature Fred Eyangoh, who is originally from Cameroon, and Victoria Marshall, who is originally from New York. The Guest host is J-Wayne Davis, who is a local singer and produces Artistic Expressions, a platform for Kaiserslautern artists and creatives. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are only $12 at the door. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Palentine’s Day Celebration

Join the Baumholder Library for Palentine’s Day Celebration Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Come dressed as your favorite buddy characters, for example, Batman and Robin, The Three Amigos, and Frodo and Sam from Lord of the Rings and win a prize. For more information, contact the Baumholder Library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Super Bowl LVIII Showing

Sembach Community Activity Center to show Super BOWL LVIII Feb. 11 at 10 p.m. in the Presidential Ballroom, inside the SCAC, Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. Game day food specials. This event is for ages 18 and older. For more information, call the Sembach CAC at 541- 9112 or 0611-143-541-9112, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

The SpongeBob Musical Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage has auditions for the SpongeBob Musical Feb. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. at KMC Onstage Studio, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. This audition is for ages 16 and older. Vocal Audition: Come prepared with 32 bars (60 seconds) or less of music to sing. Additionally, there will be cold read and dance auditions. For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Free Dance Lessons at Armstrong’s Club

The Armstrong’s Club has free dance lessons in six-week sessions from now to Feb. 14, Feb. 21 to March 20, and April 3 to May 8. The classes are on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Focus is on Two Step, Swing and Line Dancing. Thirteen other styles of dance are available on request. Wear smooth bottomed shoes. Rubber souled athletic shoes are not ideal for dancing. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Prost, Prose & Paint

The Baumholder Library and Warrior Zone want to make your spirits bright and colorful! Join them for an evening of sip and paint with a twist of literature from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Dates are: Feb. 15; May 16; Aug. 15; and Nov. 21. This event is for ages 18 and older. Beverages available for purchase. No outside beverages permitted. Seats are limited so please register early by calling the Baumholder Library at 531-2912 or 2968 or 0611-143-531-2912 or 2968.

Cornhole Tournament

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Cornhole Tournament Feb. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Registration is open from Feb. 1 to 21. Players must register in person at the Warrior Zone between Feb. 1 to 21. Cost is $10, and payment will only be accepted with credit or debit cards. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia Friday, Jan. 12 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.

Country Night with DJ Wrangler

The legendary Country Night just got better with DJ Wrangler spinning the tunes to get you moving throughout the night. This tradition returns every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Saturday of the month from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The next one is Jan. 13. Every 2nd Saturday a bull riding competition takes place with a prize. Come and try your skills with Otis, the meanest Mechanical Bull in town! Food is available from Shawingz, voted the best American Food in Kaiserslautern. For more information, call the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh, at 0173-324-7716 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more information.

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.