Mark Your Calendar – July 22, 2016

Events

» The 2016 Army arts and crafts contest is open for entries through Aug. 12. The contest is open to active-duty Soldiers, family members, retirees and Army civilians. There are 10 categories for the contest: ceramic art, digital art, drawings, fiber art, glass art, metal art, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, paintings and wood art. For more information and to find out how you can enter to win, visit www.rheinland-pfalz.armymwr.com.


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.

» End of summer luau: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 13. Finish off the summer in style at the Armstrong’s Club. Enjoy specials, a live DJ and a fun tropical theme.

» 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.

» Tropical Latin Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every first and third Saturday in June through August.


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 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

» Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 18, and then every other Thursday. 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 in Halftime Sports Bar, Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» A breast-feeding support group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Join other moms and dads for this informational class about breast-feeding, sleeping and normal newborn behavior. Class meets at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. For details and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» 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.

» Comfort Measures and Relaxation for Childbirth takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday 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 Pulaski Chapel, Bldg. 2869. For details, call the New Parent Support Program at 493-4659 or 0631-3406-4659.


Meetings

» Wiggles and Giggles meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Pulaski Park. Parents with children under 5 years old are invited to come, play together and meet new people. In case of bad weather, the group will meet at E-Street Cafe on Vogelweh. For more information, call 493-4203 or
0631-3406-4203.

» Walk and Talk meets from 11 a.m. to noon the third Friday of every month. Stimulate your body and your mind. Join Army Community Service to walk and talk it off. Locations vary. For more information, call ACS at 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» An Exceptional Family Member Program playgroup meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first 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 non-school-aged children with special needs. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.


Classes and Training

» Sponsorship training will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. 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 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.

» Commanders and senior leaders training is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m the first Thursday of every month. This training is a mandatory requirement within 45 days of assumption of command for all commanders and senior enlisted advisers, E7-E9. Receive information on the Family Advocacy Program, the Exceptional Family Member Program and the Army Emergency Relief Program. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Class meets on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Registration is required. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» 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 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» 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.


Baumholder Events

» Read for the Win Bingo to celebrate the end of summer will be hosted by Baumholder Library July 29. The event is open to adults who participated in the summer reading program. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; games start at 6 p.m. There is a limit of 2 game boards per participant. Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes at this end of summer library event. No registration is required for this free event. For more information, contact Baumholder Library, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 83332, at 485-1740 or 06783-6-1740.

» A summer youth learn-to-swim program will be held Aug. 2 to 27 at Baumholder Indoor Swimming Pool. Registration will take place from Monday through Aug. 2. Levels offered are: Parent and Child Class, ages 12 months to 3 years; Preschool Aquatics, ages 3 to 5 years; Learn-to-Swim Levels 1 to 4, ages 6 and up. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Cost: $45 per session. Register through Parent Central Services at 485-7003 or 06783-6-7003.

» The BOSS Texas Hold ’em tournament will be held Aug. 5 at the Warrior Zone. Initial buy-in, $20; Rebuy and add-on opportunities, $10. Register and buy-in by 7 p.m. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Prizes include: $200 to the overall winner and $100 to the runner-up. For more information, contact the BOSS office, 485-6228 or 06783-6-6228.

» Hilltop Theater presents “The Dixie Swim Club”: 7 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Reserve tickets in advance through Hilltop Theater on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8218, at 485-7244 or 06783-6-7244.

» Stump Trivia Night is held at 7 p.m. every Friday at Pinsetters Pub at Strikers Bowling Alley on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8105. Compete solo or in a group and test your trivia skills for a chance to win a prize. Stump Trivia is a live-hosted knowledge-based event. Get your team, up to five people max, to test your skills at an assortment of questions from anatomy and science to literature and movies to history and sports. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. For more information, call 485-6727 or 06783-6-6727.

» 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.