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Mark your calendar — Dec. 15, 2017

Events A Christmas tree market will offer various kinds of trees from different German regions today through Dec. 23 at the Messeplatz fairgrounds in Kaiserslautern. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Some forestry offices offer special tree cutting and […]

December 14, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Community Corner — Dec. 15, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY No classes scheduled TUESDAY Pre-Separation Teleconference (GSUs only): 9 to 11:30 a.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base Intro: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club Reintegration Briefing: 9 to 9:30 a.m., A&FRC Pre-Deployment Briefing: 9:30 to 10 a.m., A&FRC THURSDAY Pre-Separation Counseling: 9 a.m. to […]

December 14, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Was ist los? — Dec. 15, 2017

Was ist los? — Dec. 15, 2017

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

December 14, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Sankt Wendel combines tradition with medieval market

Sankt Wendel combines tradition with medieval market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The city of Sankt Wendel will hold its Christmas market combined with a medieval market Saturday to Dec. 17. More than 160 little decorated houses and booths will offer arts and crafts, gift ideas and regional culinary specialties 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

December 7, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Gingerbread: traditional Christmas cookie with long history

Gingerbread: traditional Christmas cookie with long history

Story and photo by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Lebkuchen,” or gingerbread, is one of the most popular, oldest and beloved Christmas cookies in Germany. A big variety is available – there are lebkuchen in different shapes, with chocolate, nuts or marmelade filling.

December 7, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Santa Claus makes his appearance at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Ramstein-Miesenbach Cinnamon and Waffles Market.

Ramstein’s Christmas market offers gift ideas, food, entertainment

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein-Miesenbach will sponsor its 13th annual Christmas market called “Cinnamon and Waffles Market” today, Saturday and Sunday on the local Marktplatz in the center of town.

December 7, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Mark your calendar — Dec. 8, 2017

Mark your calendar — Dec. 8, 2017

Events Guided tours of the Abbey Church in Otterberg, in German, will be offered the first Sunday of each month. Interested participants will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the main entrance of the church. The one-hour long tour costs €3. The old smithy in Otterberg, Kirchstrasse, will be open to […]

December 7, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Was ist los? — Dec. 8, 2017

Was ist los? — Dec. 8, 2017

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.

December 7, 2017 ×

Health, Lifestyle

Community Corner — Dec. 8, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY Ramstein Spouses Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., A&FRC Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC TUESDAY Transition GPS Workshop: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., A&FRC Managing Your Money: 9 to 10 a.m., A&FRC WEDNESDAY Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, […]

December 7, 2017 ×

Lifestyle

Weilerbach opens Culinary Christmas Village

Weilerbach opens Culinary Christmas Village

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

After four successful years of having a Christmas village set up in Weilerbach, the community again will sponsor a Culinary Christmas Village under the motto, “Culinary Art,” Saturday to Dec. 10 at the new village square called Alter Bahnhof, or old train station.

December 1, 2017 ×