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» Donate to the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign and Improve the quality of life in the KMC, open Sept. 21 through Nov. 20. Donations made to the Family Support and Youth Program go directly to CFC’s installation to fund local programs. To donate, visit www.cfcoverseas.org or contact your unit representative.
» The German kindergarten, Villa Winzig in Dansenberg, is looking for German and American families with children between ages 2 and 7 to join a play afternoon and meet new people in a fun and relaxed atmosphere from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. To register, email kita.villawinzig@kaiserslautern.de. The kindergarten is located on Dansenberger Strasse 32 in 67661 Kaiserslautern-Dansenberg.
» Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Kaiserslautern High School present College Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. Learn about education opportunities available from over 80 accredited colleges and universities from the U.S. and across Europe. Food and beverages will be available while supplies last. Open to all U.S. ID cardholders. Due to high traffic and gate closures, carpooling is highly recommended. For more information, call 493-4123 or 0631-3406-4123.
» An Operation Rising Star local competition round will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Armstrong’s Club. Contestants are judged by a panel of judges and the audience. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place competitors, and a cash spirit award will be given to the most supportive unit or family readiness group. Make sure to stop by the judges table during the competition to sign up your unit or family readiness group. For details, visit oprisingstar.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.
» The Sunny Coyote Volksmarching Club is hosting a bus trip to the Vianden, Luxemburg IVV walk Sept. 27. Price: €25 per person. For details and to sign up and pay, email info@sunny-coyote.de.
» The Purple Gala is a free event to honor the victims of domestic violence and celebrate the lives of survivors from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Rheinlander Convention Center on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085. The night will feature a guest speaker, heavy appetizers and drinks will be available for purchase. Space is limited; tickets may be reserved in advance by calling Army Community Services in Kaiserslautern at 493-4203/4331 or 0631-3406-4203/4331, or ACS in Baumholder at 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188. Child care is available at Smith Barracks Child Development Center for $18 per child. For more information, call Baumholder Parent Central Services at 485-7003 or 06783-6-7003.
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 http://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.
» Open auditions for Mary Poppins: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for ages 7 to 18 and 8 p.m. for adults. Performance in need of 20 actors or actresses. No previous experience required. Come prepared with a short song and sheet music. Scripts are available to check out in advance.
» KMC Onstage presents Dracula: Show dates: 7 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31; 3 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1; space is limited, advanced reservations are recommended.
» KMC Onstage presents Life Upon the Wicked Stage: Featuring award-winning vocalist Jeanne Ragonese: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne, Bldg. 3109. A “Wine and Cheese” option is available which includes cheese, fruits and two beverages with advanced reservations and payment required no later than Oct. 14.
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.
» Hispanic Heritage Month: Through Oct. 15. Saturday: Kick-off party at the pub with live band Borinkuba; Oct. 3: a Double Six Traditional Domino Tournament. Players play in pairs. Sign-up no later than today. No fee to participate. Winning couple receives $200; Oct. 17: The winning couple in each dance category, salsa, bachata and merengue, receives $100. No fee to participate. Sign-ups will be held from 9 to 11 p.m. the night of the event.
» Oktoberfest: Sept. 26. Free pretzels and specials with every purchase. Karaoke and disc jockey on both days. “Dirndls” and “Lederhosen,” Bavarian-style clothing, are encouraged but not required.
» Not So Spooky Costume Party: 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. Family event features dance music, character meet and greet, candy stations and a light meal. Show off your costumes. Cost: Adults, $14.95; children ages 3 to 12, $9.95; children 2 and under, free. Special family package: family of four, two adults and two children, $45. Tickets available online via WebTrac or from any Java Cafe in the KMC. Purchase deadline: Oct. 23.
» 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.
» Oktoberfest: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Oct. 17 and 24. Free pretzels with every purchase while supplies last. Cover charge: $5. Wear a “Dirndl” or “Lederhosen,” Bavarian-style clothing, and get in free.
» 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 Nights: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. Dance lessons take place from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.
» K-town Coverall Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday play progressive bingo to win up to $7,500. New players get a free card with the purchase of a bingo pack or bring a new player and both players receive a free card with the purchase of any bingo pack.
» 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 Sept. 25. Want to learn more about finding a government job? Get the one-up on competition with hands-on instruction and assistance from a trained Employment Readiness expert. Class meets on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. RSVP required. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Support Groups
» Comfort Measures and Relaxation for Childbirth takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Friday of every month. 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. Class meets at the Vogelweh Fitness Center in the Spin Room. For more information, contact the New Parent Support Program at 493-4659 or 0631-3406-4659.
» Spectrum Families Support Group meets from 5 to 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month. This Exeptional Family Member Program support group is for anyone who is, has, loves or works with a person with a spectrum disorder (autism, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified or Aspergers). Group meets at Vogelweh Library, Bldg. 2059. For more information, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Meetings
» An Emergency Placement Care informational meeting is from 1 to 2 p.m. every third Wednesday of every month on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Are you interested in providing a valuable resource for our community? Join Army Community Services 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.
» The Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday at the Ramstein South Side Chapel for a “Stitch and Gab.” Participants can join in and bring their latest projects while spending time with fellow stitchers and getting some “quilt therapy.” For more information, visit www.rpqg.eu.
Classes and Training
» An Infant Massage class takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. This class provides hands-on instruction of infant massage strokes to promote bonding, attachment and physical and emotional benefits to babies. Sign-up is limited; interested participants should register in advance. Class meets in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barraks, Bldg. 2926. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
» A Networking class takes place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Learn how to get your name recognized, get the attention of potential employers and land the job of your dreams. RSVP required. Class meets on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. For more information, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Baumholder Events
» Banned Books Week takes place Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 at Baumholder Library. If you can supply the titles of banned or challenged books based on clues, come and take the quiz at Baumholder Library for a chance to win a gift basket. A winner will be announced on Oct. 5. For more information, contact Baumholder Library, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8332, at 485-1740 or 06783-6-1740.
» A Walk and Talk class meets from 11 a.m. to noon the third Friday of every month at Baumholder Army Community Services at Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8746. Do you want to get into walking for your physical health? Would you like to have someone to talk to to help your mental health? This class offers both. For more information, call 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.
