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German beer gardens call for a toast

by Azure Hall
contributing writer

As German folklore tells it, modern German beer gardens were born accidentally in Bavaria as brewers were trying to keep their stores of traditional dark lager beers cool and preserved throughout long, hot summers. As a storage location, underground beer cellars were dug along the Isar River’s banks. Layers of […]

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Summertime smarts

Summertime smarts

By Katie F. Boltuch
contributing writer

Between the end of one school year and the start of the next, every student risks summer learning loss. According to the National Summer Learning Association students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in reading and mathematical computation skills over the summer. For many, this statistic is incredibly […]

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Europe’s hidden gem: Pula, Croatia

Europe’s hidden gem: Pula, Croatia

by Katie F. Boltuch
contributing writer

When my friends and I decided to go on vacation together, Croatia was not on their radar. Having heard such wonderful things from my co-workers I did my best to sell my friends on the destination. When words alone didn’t seem enough, I told them to simply search for images […]

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Local festivals, fairs, and fun!

by Katie F. Boltuch
contributing writer

Ostermarkts, Oktoberfest, and Weinachtmarkts all give us good reason to travel to different places for festivities and fun. But wouldn’t it be nice to simply walk down the street and be among all the fun? Good news, there are plenty of opportunities this summer to do just that. More good […]

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German BBQ recipes

German BBQ recipes

Germans love a good summer barbecue as much as Americans do but what they put on their plates doesn’t exactly resemble hot dogs, burgers and co. These recipes can easily be prepared in advance and modified to taste without losing any of its traditional deliciousness for your next German BBQ. […]

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Was ist los? — June 30, 2017

Was ist los? — June 30, 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.

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Community Corner — June 30, 2017

Airman & Family Readiness Center MONDAY » A&FRC Closed: Family Day TUESDAY » A&FRC Closed: Independence Day WEDNESDAY » Newcomers Base INTRO: 7:30 a.m. to noon, Ramstein Enlisted Club THURSDAY » Pre-Separation Briefing: 9 a.m. to noon, A&FRC JULY 7 » Reintegration Briefing: 9 a.m. to noon, IDRC » Blended […]

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Mark Your Calendar — June 30, 2017

Events » The city of Kirchheimbolanden and Lebenshilfe Westpfalz, an association for disabled people, will present “Encounters in Arts,” a music and theater fest with performances by magicians, dancers, musicians and circus artists starting at 6 p.m. July 7 and 2 p.m. July 8 in the Schlossgarten (Palace Garden) in […]

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Kaiserslautern celebrates Altstadtfest

Kaiserslautern celebrates Altstadtfest

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The historical part of Kaiserslautern called “Altstadt” will lure more than 200,000 visitors when it celebrates its annual Altstadtfest, old town fest, today to Sunday. For three days and two nights, Steinstrasse and its side streets will be one giant open-air area.

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Drifting fest highlights old craftsmanship

Drifting fest highlights old craftsmanship

by Enkenbach-Alsenborn Tourist Office

The 15th annual “Trift­fest,” drifting fest, will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Biedenbacher Woog in Lein­bach Valley between the villages Franken­stein and Waldleiningen.

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