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KMC Events
» The 64th Annual Miesau Horse Show will take place Saturday through Monday on the horse track across from the swimming pool. More than 650 horses will participate in 39 different dressage and jumping contests. Highlight will be the “Torch Light Jumping” at 9:30 p.m., Sunday.
» Otterberg and the German-American children’s friendship choirs of Otterberg will present their 5th Annual Children Helping Children Benefit Concert at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Otterberg’s Stadthalle, Hauptstrasse 28. This year’s theme is “We Are The World.” The concert will include a combined massed choir performance, featuring the Ramstein Intermediate School Singsations under the direction of Brenda Barbour and the Vogelweh Elementary School Grace Notes Honor Choir, under the direction of Marylee McGuire as well as the Otterberg choirs. The concert, co-produced by Suann Strickland and her husband, Senior Master Sgt. Charles Anderson, will raise money for the Lily Orphan Care Center in Luo-He, Henan, China, run by Chinese Children Adoption International.
» The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir will perform two concerts, “Over the Rainbow – Songs of joy and hope from around the world,” in Kaiserslautern. The first one will be at 5 p.m. Saturday in Paulus Curch, Hahnenbalz 38; and the second will be at 5 p.m. Sunday in Gustav-August-Church, Erzhuetter Strasse 68.
» The mayor of Ramstein-Miesenbach, Ralf Hechler, will officially sponsor “Heroes for Heroes – Ramstein Cancer Relay,” the first annual charity run in support of the parent support group of children with cancer University Hospital Homburg from 10 a.m. to midnight June 10 at the Reichswaldstadion, next to Azur swimming pool in Ramstein-Miesenbach. To register, visit www.ramstein-miesenbach.de or www.facebook.com/heroesforheroes. Submit registrations by June 7 to joefelka@hotmail.com or day.esther@yahoo.com. Participants should donate €1 per round. There will be live music, performers and disc jockeys throughout the day; food and beverages will be available.
» The city of Kaiserslautern will sponsor its annual 11th Kaiserslautern Classics June 16 and 17. Motorists owning vehicles older than 20 years can present them in the vintage vehicle display. To register, email silke.walter@kaiserslautern.de or call 0631-365-3423.
» Ramstein Speakers Association, Club 2442, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a dinner at 6 p.m Saturday at Hotel-Restaurant Barbarossahof, Eselsfuerth in Kaiserslautern. For details, visit www.ramstein.toastmastersclub.org or www.facebook.com/RamsteinToastmasters, or email VPPR-2442@toastmastersclubs.org.
Leisure Events
» Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for June, July, and August are available. Visit London, Amsterdam, Prague, Venice, Paris, Brussels and much more! Outdoor Recreation has a variety of thrilling excursions for you and your friends or family. For more information on what Army Outdoor Recreation has to offer, contact them at Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117 or visit us online at kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
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 of Armstrong’s Club. Indulge in traditional and delicious German meals for $5 per plate. The meals vary each week; menus available at www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
» Women and Wine: 6 to 10 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month. This get together allows women to make friends and form a social network in a fun environment. Food and beverages available for purchase.
» Small Tab Tuesdays: 5 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday play a game of pool or pick your favorite jam on the jukebox while enjoying specials.
» Trivia Wednesdays: 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.
» 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.
» Texas Hold ’em and Game Night: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy in by 7 p.m. Other games available for play include dominoes, cornhole and table pong.
» A 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.
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, Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780. For more information and to enroll, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.
» Dads 101: A Crash Course for New and Expecting Dads meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. This is a class for dads by dads. Learn from experienced dads in this informational class. Topics include preparing for fatherhood, surviving the first few weeks, caring for your new baby, ways to keep your baby safe and more. Locations vary. For more information and to enroll, call Army Community Service at 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.
» KMC-PFLAG (a support group for LGBTQ youth, families, friends and allies) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. KMC-PFLAG offers a fun, safe and welcoming environment for those who may be coming out, those who are seeking advice on supporting an LGBTQ friend or family member, and those who have experience to share with others. Group meets on Ramstein at the KMCC food court, in the meeting room adjacent to the Kid Zone. For more information, contact Kellie at 0151-19 64 38 34.
Meetings
» Ramstein Toastmasers 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 ceremoies or leadership roles. Public speaking skills or aspirationscan be advanced and enhanced. For more information, visit ramstein.toastmastersclubs.org or www.facebook.com/ramsteintoastmasters.
» An Exceptional Family Member Program playgroup meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first and third Wednesday of every month at Vogelweh Community Center, Bldg. 2059. This playgroup is a great way for parents of toddlers to get to know each other and teach their children to interact with others. Open to nonschool-aged children with special needs. For more information, call Army Community Service at 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.
Classes and Training
» BRS training: Service members from all branches of service and their spouses can attend Blended Retirement System training offered by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. It is highly recommended that attendees complete the online Opt-In Training prior to attending to have a better understanding of material being presented. Opt-In Training is located on Joint Knowledge Online website and ADLS, Blended Retirement System Opt-In, Course number ZZ133146, under Selected Force. BRS training will be held at the Hercules Theater on Ramstein the following times and dates: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and June 20; 1 to 3 p.m. June 14; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 29 and July 7; 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 11; 1 to 3 p.m. July 19; and 10 a.m. to noon July 25. Sign-up is not required.
» Advanced BRS training: The Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System will offer advanced BRS training for service members from all branches of service and their spouses at the following locations, dates and times:
Baumholder Wagon Wheel Theater
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday; July 21; Aug. 22.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13; Dec. 8
Landstuhl Heaton Auditorium
9 to 11 a.m. June 23; Oct. 20
Sembach Tiger Theater
9 to 11 a.m. July 18; Nov. 17
Ramstein Hercules Theater
9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18; Dec. 12
Daenner Chapel
9 to 11 a.m. today; Sept. 15; Jan. 19, 2018
Attendees should complete the online Opt-In Training prior to attending this workshop. For details, call Army Community Service at 531-2850 or 0611-531-2850 or stop by the ACS office, Bldg. 8746 on Clinic Kaserne in Baumholder; or call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000, or stop by the ACS office on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210.
Baumholder Events
» Comfort Measures and Relaxation for Childbirth takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Army Community Service building on Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8747. Take part in this interactive class. Bring a partner or friend, water and wear comfortable clothes. Topics include: massage and acupressure, positions for labor, use of tools such as the birth ball, meditation and focusing techniques, aromatherapy, and hot and cold therapies. Registration required. For more information, contact ACS at 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850.
» Craft Instructors Needed! The Arts and Crafts Center is looking for help from fellow crafters! Positions include cake decorating, painting, drawing, sewing, pottery, knitting, and scrap-booking. Positions can be volunteer or contracted. For more information, call or visit the Arts and Crafts Center, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8104 at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895.
