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Residents in the county of Kaiserslautern can place their trash in the brown bio container, yellow bag, grey residual waste can and blue paper container. Each household should have received a schedule of pickup dates for their community.

Correct way to dispose of bulk trash, other waste

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

Residents in the villages of the Kaiserslautern County and in the city of Kaiserslautern each have specific dates for the pickup of waste. They should have received booklets and schedules listing pickup dates and tips for trash disposal in January.

January 26, 2017 ×

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Mannheim’s Luisenpark presents winter lights
Luisenpark in Mannheim presents “Winter Lights” through Feb. 26. Trees, bushes, bridges, statues, fountains and other objects are illuminated from 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Two illuminated routes lead through the park passing a fountain area where food will be offered. Visitors can admire flying light objects, twinkling items and projections on walls and water surfaces. Admission fee is €6 for adults and €3 for children. The main entrance is at Theodor-Heuss-Anlage 2 in Mannheim.

Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 27, 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.

January 26, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 27, 2017

Events » Swing dancing with instructions will be offered at 7 p.m. Saturday by the swing dance salon Kotten-Hop at Stadtteilwerkstatt, Pfaffstrasse 3 in Kaiserslautern. Donations are welcome. For details, visit www.lautern-swingt.de. » Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month events will give teens a chance to learn about unhealthy relationships, healthy boundaries and […]

January 26, 2017 ×

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During a “Prunksitzung,” meaning “pomp session,” performers hold funny speeches or present dances. Ramstein’s Fasching association, Bruchkatze, is scheduled to have its first fun session at 7:31 p.m. Jan. 28 at Haus des Buergers in Ramstein.

Germany celebrates Fasching with masquerade balls, parades

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

People who like to dress up in fancy dresses or costumes and be somebody else have until Feb. 28 to do so. They can do it as long as Germany celebrates its “fifth season” or “crazy season.” Different areas in Germany have different names for this season of disguise, being crazy and wild, cheering up and having fun. In the Pfalz it’s called “Fassenacht” or “Fastnacht,” in Bavaria it’s “Fasching” and in the Cologne area it’s “Karneval.”

January 19, 2017 ×

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Hikers walk on a hiking path along vineyards during the red wine hike taking place today, Saturday and Sunday in Freinsheim.

Freinsheim offers red wine hike to vineyard today through Sunday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The wine growing community of Freinsheim will sponsor its traditional red wine hike today, Saturday and Sunday. Organizers promise that visitors will be able to enjoy fresh air, culinary specialties and fine red wines.

January 19, 2017 ×

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Museum displays paper objects
The museum Pfalzgalerie, Am Museumsplatz 1 in Kaiserslautern presents a special exhibition, “Layer for Layer,” with 50 paper objects and drawings by Sophie Cassada through Jan. 31. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. For details, visit www.mpk.de.

Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 20, 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.

January 19, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 20, 2017

Events » Winterfest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. Beat the winter blues with family fun! This fun and festive event includes crafts, movies, music and more. Open to all ages; no registration required. » Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month events will […]

January 19, 2017 ×

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Superstitious people fear Friday the 13th

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Today is Friday the 13th. Superstitious people are afraid of this day. They see it as a day of bad luck. Some don’t even want to leave their house so nothing can happen to them.

January 12, 2017 ×

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Irish dance show in Kaiserslautern
Ramstein-Miesenbach’s culture center, Haus des Buergers, presents “Danceperados of Ireland” performing an Irish step dance show at 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets range from €35 to €44. For more information, visit www.hausdesbuergers.de or call 06371-592-220.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 13, 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.

January 12, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 13, 2017

Events » Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation invites you to attend a community expo from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Kazabra Club on Vogelweh. Meet local representatives from throughout the community, learn about Family and MWR services and programs, make new friends and become acquainted with your new […]

January 12, 2017 ×