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Participants of the Hinkelstein hiking marathon mainly run on forest paths passing fields and ponds. The hiking event is scheduled for March 26 and starts at Otterberg’s Stadthalle.

Hinkelstein hiking marathon, trail run starts in Otterberg

Courtesy of Otterbach-Otterberg, Winnweiler and Enkenbach-Alsenborn tourist offices

Right in time, before the beginning of spring, hikers and trail runners can show off their fitness at an outdoor event. The Otterbach-Otterberg union community, in cooperation with the Winnweiler and Enkenbach-Alsenborn tourist offices, will sponsor its third Hinkelstein hiking marathon and trail run March 26. The hiking marathon is […]

March 9, 2017 ×

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The annual Landstuhl Mountain run is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. March 18 near Sickingensporthalle at Kaiserstrasse 128 in Landstuhl. Runners must run 7.1 kilometers to Nanstein Castle.

Mountain run leads to Nanstein Castle

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The running club LLG Landstuhl will sponsor its 20th Nanstein Mountain Run at 3 p.m. March 18. It is the second run to obtain the Palatinate Mountain Run Trophy.

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Variety of songs at Stadthalle Landstuhl
The band Acoustic Colour from Kaiserslautern presents a diversified repertoire with songs from modern artists like Jamie Cullum and Michael Buble to stars who have been known for decades such as Al Jarreau, Herbie Hancook, Sting and Duke Ellington at 7 p.m. March 29. Tickets cost €12. For details, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 10, 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.

March 9, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – March 10, 2017

Events » The annual vineyard nights will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. today and 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday in Bad Duerkheim. Local vineyards will be immersed in romantic lights, and all kinds of colors will be seen across the sky. A wine pass will be sold as the […]

March 9, 2017 ×

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Runners start the half marathon near Schulzentrum Sued in Kaiserslautern. This year’s half marathon is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. March 26.

Kaiserslautern sports club sponsors half marathon

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The running division of the sports club TSG 1861 Kaiserslautern will sponsor the 36th Half Marathon Run March 26 in Kaiserslautern.

March 2, 2017 ×

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A high pile of wood, which includes old Christmas trees, burns to say good-bye to winter Saturday in Olsbruecken.

Olsbruecken says bye to winter with bonfire

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The community of Olsbruecken will observe a special custom on Sunday after Fasching — the burning of winter. The hiking club Pfaelzerwaldverein will co-sponsor this annual event, which has taken place since 1990.

March 2, 2017 ×

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Pfennig Bazaar starts today
The German American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern will sponsor its biggest fundraising event, Pfennig Bazaar, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. All net profits will be donated to German and American charities.  For details, visit www.gaiwc.com.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – March 3, 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.

March 2, 2017 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – March 3, 2017

Events » A special shopping night will be offered from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday in Bad Duerkheim on the German Wine Street. The center of town will be immersed in special lights. Stores will stay open, and regional caterers and vintners will present their products. The annual vineyard nights will […]

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The Pfennig Bazaar at the event hall of Kaiserslautern Gartenschau presents a wide range of flea market items. It is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4 and 5.

Women’s club sponsors Pfennig Bazaar March 3 to 5

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

A flea market of a special kind takes place March 3 to 5 in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. It’s the annual Pfennig Bazaar sponsored by the German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern.

February 23, 2017 ×

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An individual in costume scares the spectators along the route of last year’s Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach. This year’s parade starts at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Fasching reaches peak, parade leads through Ramstein Tuesday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Fasching, Germany’s “crazy season” continues through Tuesday with masquerade balls, dances, children’s parties and comedic performances.

February 23, 2017 ×