Community Events – January 26, 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.

Spring Bazaar

The Spring Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for the Spring Bazaar from Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10 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, 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.

Super Bowl LVIII Showing at Halftime Sports Bar

The Landstuhl Community Club is hosting a free showing of the Super Bowl LVIII Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. in the Halftime Sports Bar, inside the Landstuhl Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post.  This is an 18+ event.    Shawingz is also hosting a “Can you take the Heat” challenge Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. Cost is $10. Prizes to be awarded. For more information, call 486-7244 or 06371-86-7244, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Cornhole Tournament

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting a Cornhole Tournament Feb. 24 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 21. 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 531-2912 or 0611-143-531-2912 or visit baumholder.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.

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.

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.

Baumholder & Kaiserslautern Unit Level Volleyball Season

Registration for the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz 2024 Unit Level Volleyball Season for Baumholder and Kaiserslautern is now 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.

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 now open. 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.

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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The popular annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover starts with children dropping off their furry friends Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. at the 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, Friday, Jan. 26 from noon to 4 p.m.  Children will receive photos of the shenanigans that their stuffed animals got into overnight. Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas to storytime. Children who are not able to attend the storytime can still participate by dropping of their stuffies during opening hours, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find out more by calling the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Late Night Basketball

The Late Night Basketball season is until March at the Halll of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.  Dates are 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.

Baumholder Warrior Zone to Host Eight-Ball Pool Tournament

The Baumholder Warrior Zone is hosting an Eight-Ball Pool Tournament Jan. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Players must register in person at the Warrior Zone between Jan. 3 to Jan. 24. 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.

Youth Sports Spring Registration

Registration for spring youth sports opens Feb. 1 to 29 or when teams are full. Sports offered on Landstuhl Post and Sembach Kaserne vary for ages 5 to 15 are baseball, softball, and soccer. Golf for ages 8 to 15 will be offered on Ramstein Air Base. Track and Field for ages 8 to 15 will offered at Kaiserslautern High School. Cost is $65 and up. A Health Assessment/Sports Physical is required, and must be on file and good through June 15, at time of registration. For more information or to register on or after Feb. 1, 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.

RECURRING EVENTS

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

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