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’Tis the Season of Giving

by Katie F. Boltuch, Contributing writer

More than anything, the holiday season is known for kindness and giving. Showing one another how much we care often results in the form of gifts. And while it’s wonderful to give to those we know and love, there are millions of people who do not share the same advantages or luxuries. Many are separated from their loved ones, and some don’t even get to experience the same kind of thoughtfulness.

November 24, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 18, 2016

Events » A decadent Thanksgiving Day meal, hosted by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hilltop Café dining facility. Join the LRMC team for your all holiday favorite main dishes, including roast turkey, honey glazed ham or beef roast with au […]

November 17, 2016 ×

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Christmas village in Weilerbach
The Culinary Christmas Village in Weilerbach is open Nov. 26 to Dec. 4. Caterers in more than 35 decorated booths offer Celtic meat, Weilerbacher Christmas burgers, turkey sandwiches, salmon from the Finnish kota grill, goulash soup and homemade dumplings. Sweet delicacies include waffles, crepes and dampfnudeln with vanilla sauce. Warm drinks are Hot Hugo, riesling punch and hot chocolate.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Nov. 18, 2016

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.

November 17, 2016 ×

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Ice skaters have fun on the mobile ice skating rink in the event hall on Kaiserslautern’s Gartenschau today through Feb. 15.

‘Kaiserslautern on Ice’ lures ice skaters today to Feb. 11

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

This is the time for enthusiastic ice skaters to prepare for the opening of the “Kaiserslautern on Ice” season, which starts today. For the seventh year, a mobile ice-skating rink will be set up in the event hall of the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau. The annual ice-skating season will run through Feb. 11.

November 17, 2016 ×

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The Christmas market in Kaiserslautern is set up around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz. It opens 6 p.m. Monday on the stage near the church.

Ring in holiday season at German Christmas markets

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Walking through grocery stores, shoppers can tell Christmas is only a few weeks away. The shelves are filled with Christmas cookies, gingerbread and chocolate Santa Clauses.

November 17, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 11, 2016

Events » Finish off your holiday gift list at the Last Minute Mini Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 to 8 at the Heaton Hall Auditorium in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Find unique European treasures and specialty items for the entire family. Open to U.S. ID cardholders. All […]

November 10, 2016 ×

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Moving shadows in Landstuhl
The Stadthalle in Landstuhl presents “Moving Shadows” by the group The Mobiles at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The award-winning shadow theater consists of eight  members who create a journey around the globe with a selection of images and sceneries on a screen with lights and music. Tickets cost €23, €28 and €32. For more information, visit www.stadthalle-landstuhl.de or call 06371-92340.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Nov. 11, 2016

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.

November 10, 2016 ×

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More than 70 vendors present their art and craft items at the creative market Saturday and Sunday at Haus des Buergers in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Artists present creative works, show off skills

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 21st annual creative exhibition will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Ramstein-Miesenbach culture and convention center, Haus des Buergers.

November 10, 2016 ×

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Each year after St. Martin’s parade through the town, a bonfire gets lit next to the church in Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Children walk in lantern processions to honor St. Martin

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Nov. 11 not only marks the beginning of the German carnival season but also St. Martin’s Day. Today Germans honor the patron of the poor and friend of the children, St. Martin.

November 10, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 4, 2016

Events » The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Holiday Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. This is the perfect opportunity to […]

November 3, 2016 ×