Community Events – January 18, 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.

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.

German Hunting Course in Baumholder

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation is hosting the German Hunting Course from March 2 to May 12 in Baumholder. Reserve by the first day of class, March 2. The German Hunting Course is an intensive 8-to-10-week program that covers all facets of hunting in Germany. 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, call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern Unit Level Volleyball Season

Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz 2024 Unit Level Volleyball Season for Baumholder and Kaiserslautern is Jan. 16 to Feb. 9. Open to all Army active-duty members. Family members and DOD civilians, who are ID card holders, are eligible to participate. Participants must be 18 years or older, and not be eligible for high school or CYS programs. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Cornhole Tournament

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Cornhole Tournament Feb. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Registration is open from Feb. 1 to 24. Players must register in person at the Warrior Zone between Feb. 1 to 24. Cost is $10, and payment will only be accepted with credit or debit cards. This tournament is open to all DoD card holders and their guest 18 and older. For more information, call the Baumholder Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Job Fair

The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program is hosting a Job Fair March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Job seekers will be able to network with Government Agencies and Contractors. Open to all ID card holders. Job Seekers will need to bring their resumes and references. For more information, call 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Heroes & Villains Epic Event

Join the Landstuhl Library for an epic event celebrating Heroes & Villains from literature and fandoms with activities, crafts, games, and prizes Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. All ages are invited. Whether you are a force for good or from the dark side, costumes are encouraged! For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 0637-86-7322or visit 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.

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.

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 now until Jan. 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.

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.

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.

Theatre Tech Boot Camp

The award-winning KMC Onstage is hosting Theatre 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.

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.

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.

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.