Community Events – May 17, 2024

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.

Summer Bazaar

Experience the Summer Bazaar, an enticing destination for shoppers seeking a variety of European delights for family and friends. Hosted by Family & MWR, the event runs from Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9, at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237, Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Shopping hours span from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Wander through an array of vendors offering pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and more, evoking the essence of summertime bliss.  All transactions are conducted in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards being the accepted forms of payment. Strollers are warmly welcomed. The bazaar exclusively caters to U.S. ID cardholders. Please bring cash for food. For more information, visit Baumholder.armymwr.com or Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign will showcase events for the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Military Communities from May 1 to May 30. STRONG B.A.N.D.S. — STRONG Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength — promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Army communities. It helps motivate Army Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians to get and stay fit. Stayed tuned to baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com to view and join Family and MWR fitness and wellness opportunities.

Kaiserslautern Fall Youth Sports Registration

Registration for the Kaiserslautern Fall Youth Sports opens June 3 to July 12 or when teams are full.  Sports offered are Soccer, Flag Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Pom Dance and Tackle Football. Cost: $65 & up. Minimum age requirements vary by sports. A Sports Physical good through Nov. 15 is required. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, by calling 541-9065/9066/9067 or 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067. Walk-Ins Welcome Tuesday & Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free Dance Lessons at Armstrong’s Club

New open session of free dance lessons every Wednesday from May 15 to July 17. The dance class starts at 7 p.m.  There will not be dance lessons from July 24 to Aug. 7, due to summer break. The classes will start up again Aug. 14.  For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115.

Family Color Fun Run

The Baumholder Youth Center is hosting an end of the school year 3K Family Color Fun Run June 5 from noon to 5 p.m. starting at the youth center, Bldg. 8875 on Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder. The run is open to all families and youth in the Baumholder community. Registration is not required. Participants just show up at noon to walk/run the 3K color course. After the run, there will be outdoor games and pizzas. For more information, call the Wetzel Youth Center at 531-3423 or 9611-143-531-3423.

Summer Reading Program at Kleber & Landstuhl Libraries

Come join the Kleber and Landstuhl Libraries on Tuesday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  to kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Program: “Read, Renew, Repeat.”  Sign up on Beanstack (https://rheinland-pfalz.beanstack.org/reader365) and stop by the library to get your official T-shirt, registration incentives and calendar of events (while supplies last). The 2024 Summer Reading program is from June 5 to July 20.

Summer Reading Program at Baumholder Library

Come join the Baumholder Library on Tuesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Program: “Read, Renew, Repeat.” All ages may register to participate at the Baumholder Library or online: https://usalibrarybaumholder.beanstack.org/reader365 Reading can be logged and prizes picked up between June 5 and July 31. For more information, call the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Teen Board Game Night

Landstuhl Library is hosting Teen Board Game Night the second and fourth Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in June and July at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. Dates are: June 13 and 27, and July 11 and 25. Come and connect with other like-minded people to learn and play a variety of fun board games! For more information, call the library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Financial “Jiu Jitsu”

The Kaiserslautern Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program and Army Community Service Financial Office are providing free monthly financial classes. This class will help eligible BOSS service members learn about a wide range of financial topics, as well as offering an open forum style conversation to answer any finance questions. The first class is Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at ACS, Bldg. 3210 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact the KMC Boss President SGT Ronald Sigler at ronald.l.sigler.mil@army.mil or 541-9133 or 0611-143-541-9133.

18-Hole Golf Scramble June 8

Make your own team for the 18-Hole Golf Scramble June 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Registration is now and up to the shotgun start. Shotgun start is at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Rolling Hills Golf Course at 531-3408/3409 or 0611-146-531-3408/3409.

Bowl and Bond with Dad

“Strike” up some fun with the Exceptional Family Member Program at Bowl and Bond with Dad June 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Vogelweh Bowling Center, Bldg. 2060 on Vogelweh. This free event will be a fun night of bowling celebrating our Superhero dads (and moms too). “Pin-credible” fun awaits that encourages good sportsmanship, gross motor skills, social engagement, and provides stress relief. Registration is required by June 10. To register, scan the QR Code at kaiserslsautern.armymwr.com.

Army Birthday Golf Tournament

Celebrate the 249th U.S. Army Birthday with a golf scramble June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Registration is now and up to the shotgun start. Shotgun start is at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Rolling Hills Golf Course at 531-3408/3409 or 0611-146-531-3408/3409.

Paws on the Patio

Grab your four-legged BFF and head to the Baumholder Warrior Zone’s outdoor patio the first Saturday in June, July, and August from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. The Warrior Zone will have beverages for purchase inside for the two-legged guests, and some *free* special treats for their furry friends too! All leashed, well-behaved, vaccinated pups are welcomed on the patio, but not inside the Warrior Zone. For more information, call the Warrior Zone at 531-2912 or  0611-143.531-2912.

Beard Brigade Comedy Show

Derek Sheen set to headline the Beard Brigade Comedy Show June 28 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh. The show will feature Lucy Tollefson and Greg Houston. Special Guest is Greg Fischer.  Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are only $12 at the door.  Cash, credit and debit cards accepted. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Kaiserslautern Late Night Basketball

Got Game? Want more court time? How about late-night hoops? Kaiserslautern Intramural Sports announces Late Night Basketball starting June 28 from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Kleber Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235 on Kleber Kaserne. This event will happen the last Friday of each month from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Kleber PFC. Registration is not required. Players, must be ID card holders and 18 years and older,  can sign up at the Kleber PFC. For questions, call 493-2087 or 0631-340-493-2087.

Swap it like It’s Hot

Join in the fun at the Baumholder Library’s first ever swap event June 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.  Bring books, clothes, and toys and swap with others! This free event is part of the 2024 Summer Reading Program: “Read, Renew, Repeat.” Be environmentally conscious while saving money at the same time! Swap until you drop! All for Free! Registration is required. If you are interested in offering your items, then please register from June 5 to June 21 with the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841.

2024 Summer Reading Program Trash Art Club

The Baumholder Library is hosting Trash Art Club for ages 8 to 14 June 11 and 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. This is a Baumholder Library 2024 Summer Reading Program exclusive craft club that uses only recycled or repurposed materials to make art.  This program is drop-in, and registration not needed. For more information, call the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841.

RECURRING EVENTS

Baumholder Fitness Center Zumba Class

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness, Athletics and Aquatics Team announces free Zumba classes every Wednesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8220 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Find out more on baumholder.armymwr.com.

Red Pin Bowling

Red Pin Bowling happens every Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Bowlers who make a strike while the head pin is red, will receive a free game coupon. The red pin will be randomly placed as the head pin. For more information, visit baumholder.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.

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia every 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.

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.