Events
» The second Armstrong’s Club Beer Fest hosted by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Army and Air Force Exchange Service will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Sample exclusive beers from around the world, enjoy food and festivities, take advantage of product sales at discounted prices and attend optional educational seminars on beer production and history. Cost: $19.95 per day or $34.95 for a two-day ticket. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets will be available at the Ramstein and Pulaski express stores, Armstrong’s Club, every Java Cafe in the KMC and online via WebTrac. For more information, contact Armstrong’s Club, Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036, at 0631-350-7919.
» Armed Forces Entertainment brings a special performance to Armstrong’s Club from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Country singer Ayla Brown joins together with Hope for the Day, an organization whose vision is to bring communities together in order to shed light on the unfortunate topics of depression and suicide. Using music as a highway to the heart, the tour aims to reduce suicide rates while inspiring and empowering those who need help to get help. The event is free and open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. For more information, contact Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036, at 0631-350-7919.
» The Kaiserslautern-West Pfalz Ski Club will hold its annual free pizza party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Paradox Bistrorante in Ramstein village. The event is open to all U.S. and international military, civilians and family members in the KMC. For more information on the pizza party, membership and upcoming ski trips visit, www.facebook.com/KaiserslauternWestPfalzSkiClub.
» As part of their ongoing series on entrepreneurship, the Atlantic Academy Rheinland-Pfalz, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, the American-German Business Club Kaiserslautern and the Wirtschaftsfoerderung Kaiserslautern, will sponsor the next installment of the series from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Business Innovation Center, Trippstadter Strasse 110, 67663 Kaiserslautern. The topic of the luncheon will be “How Political Decisions and International Agreements Affect Our Life and Business.” Heinz Seiller will discuss the implications that international agreements and politics can have on a local business. There will also be a Q-and-A session. Admission to this event is free. Participants should bring their own lunch.
KMC Onstage
KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact Eric Danzeiser at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at eric.e.danzeiser.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.
» “The Guys”: 7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, and 3 p.m. Sept. 11. Advance reservations are recommended.
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.
» Little Black Dress Party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 10. Put on your favorite black dress and come to Armstrong’s Club to enjoy music by DJ J-Smooth, specials and dancing.
» Oktoberfest Party: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 24. The pub will transform into a Bavarian atmosphere in honor of the traditional German festival. Enjoy pretzels, specials and great hits from a live DJ. Dirndls and Lederhosen are encouraged, but not required.
» 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.
» 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 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: 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 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 $10,000.
Jobs
» USA Jobs Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 and 30 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 8280. 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 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.
» The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Kazabra Club on Vogelweh, Bldg. 2057. This job fair will allow job seekers to make contact with employers who have positions to fill. Department of Defense contractors and government agencies will be present. There will be a special Military Spouse Preference Briefing given by Air Force Civilian Personnel Advisory Center at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.
Support Groups
» ScreamFree Parenting will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 13. This class teaches parents how to navigate the stresses and challenges of parenthood by applying informative principles that allow them to grow up and calm down. For the location and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.
» Basic Training for New Parents will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. Get all of the tools you need to be the best new parent you can be. Enjoy special guest speakers and receive all of the latest information on infant safety, feeding a newborn, soothing methods, infant CPR, bonding and attachment, and more. For more information and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.
Meetings
» Spouse Host Nation Orientation will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Are you new to the KMC? Join Army Community Service for a special insider’s tour of K-Town, all while learning about German culture and customers. For the location and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.
Classes and Training
» A German cooking class sponsored by the German-American and International Womens’ Club Kaiserslautern will take place at 4:30 p.m. today at Adam-Mueller-Schule, Raiffeisenstrasse 4 in 66892 Bruchmuehlbach-Miesau. Anybody interested in learning how to prepare rouladen or sauerbraten will be taught by the club’s best German cooks. The cost of the class is only the expense of the meal divided by participants. Bring your friends and a bottle of wine. To make reservations, email praesidentin@daifc.de or president@gaiwc.com or call 0160-9932-7090.
» Sponsorship Training will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 Sept. 13 at Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. This course will help you fulfill the role as a sponsor for incoming personnel. Units sending students to training are required to pre-register with Army Community Service to ensure that a unit-specific sign-in roster in available. This training is open to Soldiers, civilians and spouses who will act as sponsors. For more information and to register, contact ACS at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.
Baumholder Events
» Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the Wiggles and Giggles room on Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8747. Join Family Advocacy Program for this educational class to examine services and tools to aid in successful parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. For more information, call Army Community Service at 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.
» Spectrum Families Support Group meets from 12:30 to
2 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the library on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8332. 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, call 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.
» Trivia Night is held every Thursday at Tavern on the Rock on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085. Compete solo or in a group and test your trivia skills for a chance to win a prize. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. For more information, contact 485-7345 or 06783-6-7345.
» Conversational German courses are offered in two levels: beginner and intermediate. Participants will gain a better understanding of the written and verbal German language. All course materials are provided to students free of charge. Classes run in eight-week semesters. Advanced registration is required. For details, call 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.