Archive for February, 2019

Features

No vehicle left behind: Dispose of inoperable autos properly

No vehicle left behind: Dispose of inoperable autos properly

Story and photo by Mary Davis U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz 

When you’re relocating back to the States or to another overseas assignment, you’ll leave friends, coworkers and your community behind – but one thing you shouldn’t leave behind is an inoperable vehicle.

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Schools

Education Notes — Feb.1, 2019

Fancy Nancy Tea Party On Feb. 9, join CYS and the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for the third annual Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Dress up in your finest tea party clothes to learn proper tea manners and enjoy high tea with “Fancy” herself. Morning will include party snacks and fancy crafts! 10:30 […]

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Schools

Changes coming to Kaiserslautern (KES) and Vogelweh Elementary (VES)

Parents and families of Kaiserslautern and Vogelweh Elementary, This letter will provide you information on the changes coming to Kaiserslautern (KES) and Vogelweh Elementary (VES), including a list of the villages that will move to attend KES starting in August 2019. As many of you are aware, in August of […]

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Schools

Project Based Learning activity in social studies

Project Based Learning activity in social studies

Story and photos by Gabriele Arseneault
German Immersion Public Affairs Office Landstuhl Elementary Middle School

All 4th grade students at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School participated in a Project Based Learning activity in social studies.

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Sports

Kingfish splash to convincing victory

Kingfish splash to convincing victory

by Robert Baldwin contributing writer

It was senior recognition day for the Kaiserslautern Kingfish and they said goodbye to their senior captain with a dominant performance in their multi-team swimming meet at the Ramstein pool Saturday. Several Kingfishers won their events, outdistancing second place Stuttgart, but it was again the Pierrelouis siblings who made the biggest splash.

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Sports

Experience, depth help Ramstein dominate

Experience, depth help Ramstein dominate

by Robert Baldwin contributing writer

Ramstein superior depth and experience was too much to overcome for five opponents as the Royals overpowered five opponents to claim the team title at its home wrestling tournament Saturday. The Royals scored 249.5 points. Runners-up Wiesbaden picked up 168.5, Kaiserslautern had 114.50, followed by Spangdahlem, Lakenheath, Alconbury and Baumholder.

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Sports

Sports Bulletin — Feb. 1, 2019

Fitness Challenge This three-part event will test your strength like never before! All participants will be required to participate in all three events: bench press, dead lift, and rowing. Each contestant will be weighed and their body weight used to set the weight of the bar for the first two […]

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Lifestyle

Was ist los? — Feb. 1, 2019

Was ist los? — Feb. 1, 2019

Afternoon Hike Wed, Feb 6 Bad Duerkheim Join a scenic afternoon hike from Bad Duerkheim via Schlammberg to Kallstadt. Please call the guide, Hans-Jochen Weidhaas, at 06322 982801 to let him know you will join in advance. For more information go to militaryingermany.com/event/hike Photo by U.J. Alexander/ Shutterstock.com   EVENTS […]

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Lifestyle

German-American Stammtisch highlights topics, starts discussions

German-American Stammtisch highlights topics, starts discussions

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. The German-American Stammtisch is a monthly get-together of Americans and Germans living in the KMC. They meet at 6:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of the […]

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Lifestyle

Outdoor Recreation — Feb. 1, 2019

Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com German Fishing Course Feb. 23 to 24, Mar 2 to 3, 16 to 17 Earn your permit to apply for and receive your German fishing license. […]

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