Mark Your Calendar – June 17, 2016

Events

» Superhero Safety Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Ramstein Community Center, Bldg. 412. Real-life heroes will be giving fun safety tips. Dress up as your favorite superhero and receive a free comic. Enjoy free giveaways, raffle prizes, music, a bounce house, kids maze and more. For more information, call 480-6600 or 06371-47-6600 or visit www.86fss.com.

» A swing-dance event with jazz music from the 1920s to 1950s will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the Stadtteilwerkstatt, Pfaffstrasse 3 in Kaiserslautern. The theme for this event will be “Hey, Sailor.” There also will be dancing instructions, coffee and cake. Donations are welcome. For details, visit www.lautern-swingt.de.

» Ramstein Officers’ Club will offer a special barbecue-style Father’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. They will serve grilled ribeye steak, oven baked chicken, hot wings, biscuits and gravy and various breakfast and dessert stations. The menu also includes favorites from The Flying Pig Bar-B-Que, including smoked brisket, country sausage and pork ribs. Cost is $24.95 for club members, $29.95 for nonmembers, $9.95 for children 10 to 16 years old, $4.95 for children 4 to 9 years old and free for children 3 and under. Additionally, all dads will get a special surprise.

» A Caribbean culture party, hosted by KMC’s Caribbean Heritage Association in association with KMC’s British community, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25. The party includes free food, music, children’s activities and coed games. For details, email kmcchaevents@gmail.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.

» Comedy show: Saturday. 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.

» Father Daughter Fairytale Ball: 3:30 to 7 p.m. June 25. Dads, take your daughter out for a special night she’ll always remember. The night will be filled with music, dancing, bonding and fun. Cost: $59.95 per father-daughter couple and $14.95 per additional child. Ticket price includes a plated meal, keepsake photo, gift bag and princess meet and greet. Deadline to purchase tickets is June 20. Come in formal attire. Military dress uniforms are encouraged but not required. Tickets are available online via WebTrac, from Armstrong’s Club Mondays through Fridays or from any Java Cafe in the KMC.

» 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.

» Father’s Day Bingo: Sunday. 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

» 10 Steps to a Federal Job will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. This class provides information and tips regarding the federal hiring system. It is designed for people who are considering applying for a federal job and who are not familiar with the process. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» Interview Techniques takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Learn the secrets to the perfect interview. This hands-on class teaches the different interview styles, standard questions, negative speech characteristics and the major do’s and don’ts in an interview. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» USA Jobs Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon June 24 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

» Dads 101: A Crash Course for New and Expecting Dads meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in 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.

» Baby Bumps will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and June 29 the Landstuhl Community Club,
Bldg. 3780. Join the New Parent Support Program for this socialize-and-learn series for expecting women. This two-part series will be taught by labor and delivery and NPSP registered nurses. No registration required. For more information, 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.


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.


Classes and Training

» Sponsorship training will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 28 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 student 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.


Baumholder Events

» Get crafty with the Arts & Crafts Center’s Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9 in the Hall of Champions Fitness Center parking lot on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8105. Sell or purchase unique homemade items at the “Rock the Block” party. Table reservations cost $25 and must be reserved one week prior to event date. Per AER 210-70: Individuals operating a home based business may not use Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities in support of the HBB. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Baumholder Arts & Crafts Center on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8104, at 485-6687 or 06783-6-6687.

» Single Parent Support Group meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Army Community Service building on Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8746. 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.

» 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.