Mark your Calendar — Feb. 23, 2018

Events

A MOM2MOM KMC Open House will be noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. It is a community fair with games for children, food and prizes.

Spring Bazaar: Be sure to visit the Spring Bazaar March 9 to 11 at Kleber Fitness Center, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3234/3235. Vendors from all over Europe will showcase jewelry, furniture, home decor items, oriental rugs, cuckoo clocks, wine, cheese, Belgian chocolate, Polish pottery and more. Stroller-friendly and great for the entire family. Open Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to all U.S. ID cardholders. Dollars, Euros, credit cards and debit cards accepted. All sales are final.

Asian, antique auction: For the 11th time in the KMC, the Ramstein Elementary School Parent Teacher Association will sponsor an Asian & Antique Furniture Auction March 3 in the school gym. RES is located in Bldg. 996.   A Silent Auction of approximately 100 different items will kick off the event at 10 a.m.  Bidding will begin on the other 200 items at 11 a.m. and run until everything is sold. This event is open to all ID card holders. For safety purposes, this is an adult only event. Items for auction include Asian furniture, blue and white porcelain, tiffany lamps, hand-tied rugs, and an assortment of decorative pieces from Hong Kong and Tibet.  All payment must be made in U.S. dollars, checks, money orders or credit cards.   The proceeds will go to RES-PTA to support school activities and enrichment programs benefitting all Ramstein Elementary Students.

Guided tours of the Abbey Church in Otterberg, in German, will be offered the first Sunday of each month. Interested participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the church. The one-hour-long tour costs €3.

The old smithy in Otterberg, Kirchstrasse, will be open to the public at 4 p.m. every first Saturday of the month. Admission is free.

The museum in Otterberg, which is located in the tourist information office, Hauptstrasse 54, is open during 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.

KMC Onstage

KMC Onstage is located at Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232, at 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.

Sister Act the Musical: When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she must go undercover and hide in the one place cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into both the church and the community, but manages to blow her cover in the process. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave you breathless. Don’t miss the chance to witness this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship! Evening performance dates: Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.. Sunday matinees offered Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10-15 for adults and $7-12 for children and seniors. Tickets available at KMC Onstage, online through WebTrac and at the Kleber Java Cafe.

Inherit the Wind: Don’t miss KMC Onstage’s production of this timeless, science vs. religion story! The accused was a slight, frightened man who had deliberately broken the law. His trial was a Roman circus. The chief gladiators were two great legal giants of the century. Like two bull elephants locked in mortal combat, they bellowed and roared imprecations and abuse. The spectators sat uneasily in the sweltering heat with murder in their hearts, barely able to restrain themselves. At stake was the freedom of every American. This play is based on the evolution trials of the 1920s, but its central theme — the pursuit of intellectual freedom — is just as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. Evening performance dates: 7 p.m. March 23 to 24, and April 13, 14, 20 and 21; and 3 p.m. Sunday matinees March 25, and April 15 and 22. Tickets available at KMC Onstage, online through WebTrac and at the Kleber Java Cafe.

Armstrong’s Club Events

Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-3406-3993 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.

A Taste of Germany: 5 p.m. every Monday at Castello’s Snack Bar inside Armstrong’s Club. Indulge in traditional and delicious German meals for $5 per plate. The meals vary each week; menus are available at www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday. Show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment.

Latin Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month.

Kazabra Club Events

Kazabra Club is located in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Call 489-7261 or 0631-636-7261 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.

Ante Up Championship: On March 2, you have the chance to win big at Kazabra Club’s Ante Up Championship. Try your luck in this special Texas Hold-em event. $100 buy-in for a freeze out game. Buy in once and play until you bust. Registration opens at 7 p.m., tournament begins at 8 p.m. Register by 7:45 p.m. for an extra $1,000 worth of chips. Tournament includes an appetizer buffet from Shawingz. Additional food and beverages available for purchase.

Wild Women of Comedy: On March 13, experience the Wild Women of Comedy tour at Kazabra Club. The Wild Women of Comedy tour is a diverse group of standup comedians sharing their unique comedic perspectives on all things observational and autobiographical. All women have late night credits, comedy albums or TV credits. Comedians include: Vicky Kuperman, Kyle Ocasio, Carmen Lynch, Robyn Schall, and Joanne Filan. So, grab your gals and don’t miss what’s sure to be a laughter-filled evening. 7 p.m. No entry fee.

Country Time St. Patrick’s Day Party: On March 17, Kazabra is putting a green twist on their traditional Country Night. Come dance the night away in your best St. Patrick duds for a chance to win some green. And you’ll have the opportunity to drink some green, too. Pong, pool and Cards Against Humanity will also be at the party. Cover: $5. No registration required.

Texas Hold’em and Game Night: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $50. Register and buy in by 7 p.m. Other games available for play include dominoes, cornhole and table pong.

Country Night: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. There is a $5 cover charge.

Country and Western Dance Classes: 7:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. No cover charge.

Sunday Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo packs start at $30. Prizes will be based upon participation. Play the progressive game for a chance to win up to $5,000.

Kazabra Club Room Rental: Private rooms and meeting spaces are available for rent and can be modified to accommodate any special event at the Kazabra Club. The rooms are equipped with bar and audio/visual connections. No party is too big or too small! Room rental includes set-up and break-down. For more information, please visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or contact Kazabra Club.

Jobs

Job Fair: Are you looking for a job? If your answer is yes, join Army Community Service at the Job Fair. This is an annual event held in conjuction with the Hire Our Heroes Summit. Job seekers will have the opportunity to network with local and stateside employers who have positions to fill. So, update that resume and head over to the Armstrong’s Club on March 29, 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Employment Readiness Program at 541-9000; 0611-143-541-9000.

Support Groups

Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month. Join Family Advocacy Program for this educational class to examine services and tools that will aid in successful parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. Class meets at Halftime Sports Bar in Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780. For more information and to enroll, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.

Meetings

The state initiative “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!” meets for its German-American Stammtisch at 6.30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Paradox restaurant in Ramstein-Miesenbach. In April it will meet on the second Tuesday, due to German school vacation. The Stammtisch aims at facilitating the local German-American exchange and provides a great opportunity for Americans and locals to meet and get to know each other. The meeting is family friendly. For more details, contact constance@atlantische-akademie.de or call 0631-3661017.

The Kaiserslautern-West Pfalz Ski Club meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Bistorante Paradox in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

The Tannenbaum Ski Club meets 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month, at the Belgian Club, Bldg. 308 on Ramstein Air Base.

Ramstein Roadrunner will meet every Tuesday of the month.  Social time begins at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts 7 p.m.  Meetings are held at Pizzeria Da Nino, Am Kiefernkopf 20, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/RamsteinRoadrunners/  

Ramstein Toastmasters will meet every first, second and third Tuesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ramstein South Chapel, Bldg. 2403. Individuals who want to develop their public speaking skills, are welcome to visit the meetings free of charge. Participants can prepare for board interviews, promotional ceremonies  or leadership roles. Public speaking skills or aspirations can be  advanced and enhanced. For more information, visit ramstein.toastmastersclubs.org or www.facebook.com/ramsteintoastmasters.

Baumholder Events

Black Forest Ski Express Enjoy a variety of winter sports at the top of the Black Forest. These one-day trips bring you to Feldburg, where one lift ticket gives you access to 7 ski areas, 31 lifts & 35 miles of slopes. No matter the weather, artificial snow machines guarantee adequate coverage and maximum fun. Cross-country and snowshoe trails also abound in this region, so there’s something for everyone. Trip includes a ski & snowboard instructor and option to take a complimentary morning lesson. $64 per adult, $45 per child. Dates: Feb. 24 & Mar. 10. For more information contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 485-7182; 06783-6-7182.