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Events
» A German-American friendship fest will take place Saturday through Sunday on Campbell Barracks, Roemerstrasse in Heidelberg. The event features rides, games, music and food specialties.
» The Erlenbach fire department will celebrate its 135th anniversary Saturday night and Sunday near Theo-Barth-Halle. A rock concert with Fused will start at 8 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, activities will include presentations by the youth fire brigade and local school, fire shows, dog demonstrations and water fun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
» Sunday is International Museum Day. The Museum Pfalzgalerie in Kaiserslautern will offer a guided tour in English through its special exhibition of Palatinate landscapes at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For details, visit www.mpk.de.
» A group motorcycle ride sponsored by the MC Fire Wings, a firefighter motorcycle group, will start at 10 a.m. Sunday. The ride will be to Geierlay Bridge, Germany’s largest rope bridge. The meeting point will be the big parking lot at the intersection to Ramstein’s West Gate. The total ride distance is 230K and will end back at Ramstein at 6:00 pm. All bikers are welcome to join.
» A fest of the national park region to celebrate one year of Nationalpark Hunsrueck-Hochwald and 100 years of national park service will take place from 10 a.m. to midnight Thursday in the town of Schwollen, west of Idar-Oberstein. A full-day program will be offered at the local Sportplatz. The U.S. Army Europe Band will perform from noon to 2 p.m., and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band will play from 4 to 6 p.m. A fireworks display is scheduled for 10 p.m. For details, visit www.freundeskreisnationalparkhunsrueck.de.
» The spring-summer Special Olympics will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 at the Southside Fitness Center track and field on Ramstein. The Special Olympics is an international program of athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The event holds a variety of Olympic-type sporting events, giving all participants the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience the joy by participating in events with other Special Olympic athletes in the community. Come out and support the 80 to 150 suspected competing participants.
» Shop until you drop at the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Summer Bazaar June 3 through 5. The bazaar features a large variety of European vendors selling treasures, paintings, jewelry, wine and much more. Food and beverages will be available on site. Times and dates: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 3; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 4; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5 at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. U.S. dollar, euro, credit and debit payments accepted, no checks.
» The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir is looking for male singers, especially tenors, to join. The choir rehearses from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Protestant community center in Kaiserslautern, Erzhuetter Strasse 68. For more information, visit www.sing-rpic.de or call 0631-3508625.
KMC Onstage
KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact Nate Records at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at nathan.d.records.naf@mail.mil. To reserve tickets, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.
» KMC Onstage presents “Avenue Q”: A special opening night gala performance will take place at 8 p.m. today. Cost: $22 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Regular show dates: 7:30 p.m Saturday and June, 3, 4, 10 and 11; and 3 p.m. June 5 and 12. Cost: $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. This musical is rated for mature audiences only.
Armstrong’s Club Events
Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-354-9986 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.
» Comedy show: June 18. Come out to Armstrong’s Club for a night of fun and laughter at the comedy show. This event will feature host Lee Marvin Adams and comedians Jason Thompson and Munchie. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Purchase tickets in advance at Armstrong’s Club, any Java Cafe in the KMC or online via WebTrac.
» 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: 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.
» Throwback Thursdays: 7 p.m. every other Thursday, listen to hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today.
» Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment.
» Latin Fusion Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every other Saturday.
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.
» Armed Forces Appreciation Day party: 9 p.m. Saturday. In honor of Armed Forces Appreciation Day, the club will host a special celebration. Put on your cowboy boots and come to Kazabra Club for a special night. The event will feature a live DJ playing the best country hits, hot dogs until midnight or while supplies last, raffles, games and $1 bull rides. No cover charge before midnight.
» Father’s Day Bingo: June 19. Celebrate Father’s Day at the Father’s Day Bingo event with appetizers, games and opportunities to win cash. Doors open at 1 p.m. Games begin at 3 p.m. Bingo packs start at $30.
» Country Karaoke: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. every other Friday. Sing your favorite country hit and take a spin on the mechanical bull Tornado.
» Texas Hold ’em: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy-in by 7 p.m.
» Country Night: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. Dance lessons take place from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.
» Sunday Sports: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. Enjoy 50 cent wings and $1 hot dogs and take part in fun sports trivia.
Jobs
» USA Jobs Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Want to learn more about finding a government job? Get the one-up on competition with hands-on instruction and assistance from an Employment Readiness expert. RSVP required. For more information and to enroll in the next available class, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Support Groups
» Couple LINKS — Lasting Intimacy Through Nurturing Knowledge and Skills will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Ramstein North Chapel Annex. This is a free marriage enhancement workshop for couples. Lunch will be provided. For details and to sign, call 480-6148.
» Spectrum Families Support Group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Vogelweh Library, Bldg. 2059. This support group is for anyone who is, has, loves or works with a person with a spectrum disorder, such as Autism, Aspergers, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder — Not Otherwise Specified. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Meetings
» An Emergency Placement Care informational meeting takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Join Army Community Service for this informative discussion on becoming an EPC provider and learn about the program and its basic requirements. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
» Wiggles and Giggles meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at E-Street Cafe on Vogelweh. Parents with children under 5 years old are invited to come, play together and meet new people. For more information, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Classes and Training
» Sponsorship training will be held From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday at Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. This course will help you fulfill the role as a sponsor for incoming personnel. Units sending student to training are required to preregister with Army Community Service to ensure that a unit-specific sign-in roster is available. This training is open to Soldiers, civilians and spouses who will act as sponsors. For more information and to register, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
» 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 at the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. 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. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Baumholder Events
» Single Parent Support Group meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Wiggles and Giggles room on Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876. This educational class examines the services and tools available for successful single parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. For more information, call 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.
» Youth Learn-to-Swim sessions offered by Baumholder Indoor Swimming Pool will be held June 7 through 23. Registration will be open May 31 to June 6. Levels offered include: Parent and Child Class for ages 12 months to 3 years old, Preschool Aquatics for ages 3 to 5 years old, and Learn-to-Swim levels one through four for ages 6 and older. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Cost: $45 per session. For more information and to register, contact Parent Central Services at 485-7003 or 06783-6-7003.
