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The printed version of the 2017 English calendar of events for the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern area is now available at the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” information counter at the KMCC. Since 2011, 15,000 copies of the booklet are published each year by the city of Ramstein-Miesenbach as a joint venture with several neighboring communities. The event calendar is a popular source of information for the American military members and their families to find out what is going on throughout the year in the local area. It is distributed free of charge.

A convivial gathering with delicious food, interesting conversations and lots of laughter brought a five-month German cooking course for U.S. residents to a successful conclusion Feb. 2. The community of Kottweiler-Schwanden had invited the U.S. participants and their families to the local community hall to cook traditional German meals for their loved ones and spend time together. Roughly 50 service members accepted the invitation and enjoyed the freshly prepared meals with their children.

Events » The German American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will sponsor a Hungarian night at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the parish hall of Apostelkirche, Spitalstrasse 28 in Kaiserslautern. The event includes presentations of Hungarian folk dances, musical performances, traditional game with corn on the cob, a raffle and a Hungarian […]

Red hearts in department stores, flower shops, candy stores, bakeries and window displays signal Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Tuesday is the day for lovers and a day of friendship.

Events » A lodging furniture sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the parking garage of Bldg. 3336 on Ramstein.  Items include mattress sets, sleeper sofas, lounge chairs and more. U.S. dollar cash only, and all items must be picked […]

Voelklinger Huette World Heritage Site is the only fully preserved ironworks of industrial culture. After the closure of the pig iron production in 1986, Voelklingen Ironworks was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The beginnings of Voelklingen Ironworks date back to 1873. In 1883, the first blast furnace went into operation. The industrial monument will be preserved for future generations. The World Heritage Site shows outstanding exhibitions on an international level.

Events » Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month events will give teens a chance to learn about unhealthy relationships, healthy boundaries and resources to contact for help. Come out, meet new friends and participate in the following free events: Skate Night — 6 to 9 p.m. today at Crossroads Community Center Annex […]