Lifestyle

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.