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Courtesy photoParticipants of the culinary hike near Rodenbach can stop at eight locations to taste food and wine.

Rodenbach’s culinary hike features nature, food specialties, fun

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The fifth culinary hike will take place Saturday and Sunday in Rodenbach.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Team Ramstein honors Hispanic heritage

by Miroslava Bingham
Hispanic Heritage Month committee member

Every year, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month during which Americans celebrate the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking residents, many of whom could trace their geographical roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America or the Caribbean.

September 12, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photosCrafters show their work at the farmers and arts and crafts market Sunday in Berglangenbach.

Market features regional farmers’ products, arts, crafts

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each year on the second Sunday in September, Berglangenbach, which belongs to the Baumholder Union Community, holds its annual farmers and arts and crafts market. For the 14th year, the village will be the stage for about 100 regional farmers and vendors Sunday.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Official representatives open the charcoal burners fest 5 p.m. Saturday near the coal kiln in Trippstadt.

Trippstadt celebrates charcoal burners fest, smithy fest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Trippstadt will celebrate its annual “Kohlenbrennerfest,” charcoal burners’ fest, Saturday and Sunday. Besides the traditional burning of charcoal, the fest includes demonstrations of old craftsmanship, displays, children’s activities and live music.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoMore than 20 bands play on three stages over the weekend at the Landstuhl Stadtfest.

Landstuhlapalooza: Two dozen bands play weekend Stadtfest

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

There’s so much music planned for this year’s Stadtfest Landstuhl, it might as well be called Landstuhlapalooza.

September 5, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoThe Vikings come to the Matzenbach medieval market in their row boat Saturday and Sunday.

Matzenbach lures ‘Vikings’ to medieval market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

For the fourth time, the community of Glan-Münchweiler will sponsor a medieval market Saturday and Sunday in Matzenbach.

August 22, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoVisitors of the arts market in St. Wendel find a large variety of clothes, hats, bags, jewelry and accessories Saturday and Sunday.

Art meets craftsmanship in St. Wendel

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The City of St. Wendel will host an arts market from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

August 22, 2013 ×

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Wine Culture: Savor these facts, enhance your palate

by Krystal White
Contributing writer

When people first imagine culinary delights of Germany, most conjure up images of beer, pretzels and sausages. One doesn’t naturally equate the country with exceptional wine.

July 4, 2013 ×

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Make the best of living in Germany: Learn about cultural differences

Make the best of living in Germany: Learn about cultural differences

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” or so the saying goes. As old as it is, it refers to what is nowadays termed “cultural intelligence.”

July 4, 2013 ×

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Courtesy photoVisitors of the herbal market can participate in guided tours to learn about herbs Sunday at Lichtenberg Castle.

Old walls hold herbal secrets

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Visitors of Lichtenberg Castle near Kusel will learn everything about herbs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Under the motto “Herbal secrets at Lichtenberg Castle,” the castle will offer guided tours of the medieval herbal garden, herbal hikes, and lectures and presentations.

June 13, 2013 ×