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Germans observe Pentecostal traditions Sunday, Monday

Germans observe Pentecostal traditions Sunday, Monday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Sunday and Monday, Germans observe “Pfingsten,” or Pentecost. It’s a religious fest, and Monday is considered an official holiday in Germany. Stores, banks and official institutions will be closed.

May 12, 2016 ×

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Visitors of the Moscheltal Adventure Tour in Unkenbach can admire craftsmanship presentations Sunday.

Adventure tour offers fun for the whole family

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The village of Unkenbach in the Donnersberg area will host this year’s family event “Moscheltal Adventure Tour” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Unkenbach and other communities located in the Moscheltal valley will offer a diversified entertaining program, including former craftsmanship presentations, exhibitions, musical performances and children’s activities. The […]

May 12, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – May 6, 2016

Events » A Cinco de Mayo celebration hosted by the Kaiserslautern Hispanic American Club and the 86th Force Support Squadron will be held at 4 p.m. today on Ramstein outside the E-Club parking lot. The fun-filled family event will feature bounce castles for the kids, traditional dancing performed by the Ramstein […]

May 5, 2016 ×

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Culinary panorama hike
The vacation region Ohmbachsee-Glantal sponsors a culinary panorama hike between Haschbach and Niedermohr. More than 20 stations offer food specialties such as apple pancakes in Haschbach, flammkuchen in Theisbergstegen, curry wurst in Gimsbach, fish with potato salad in Matzenbach, vegetarian farmers’ pot in Fockenberg-Limbach, schnitzel sandwich in Reuschbach, trout and salmon in Rehweiler, and game frikadellen in Glan-Muenchweiler. The full scenic hiking trail is 12 kilometers long. Families with strollers can walk along the Glan-Blies biking trail. For details, visit www.kulinarische-panoramawanderung.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – May 6, 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.

May 5, 2016 ×

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Children honor mothers Sunday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

When mothers get served breakfast in bed or find a nicely set table Sunday, it’s because of Mother’s Day. In many countries of the world, the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day and observed as an official day to honor mothers.

May 5, 2016 ×

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Humans with fish heads entertain the audience in the streets of Zweibruecken during the street-theater spectacle Saturday and Sunday.

Zweibruecken sponsors street theater, various markets

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Zweibruecken city center will be the stage for a two-day street-theater spectacle Saturday and Sunday. The official opening will be at 10 a.m. Saturday on Alexanderplatz with musical performances, percussion demonstrations, magician shows and walking acts consisting of fantasy figures. The band Swing Collection will entertain the audience with renowned […]

May 5, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – April 29, 2016

Events » April is the Month of the Military Child. To celebrate the important role that military children play in the armed forces community, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host the Month of the Military Child Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Pulaski Park on Pulaski […]

April 29, 2016 ×

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Medieval market at Gartenschau 
The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern offers a medieval market from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The market includes more than 30 stands with merchandise, culinary specialties, a knights camp, musicians, jugglers and craftsmanship presentations. For more information, visit www.gartenschau-kl.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – April 29, 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.

April 29, 2016 ×

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Saturday night, residents living off base should park their cars in the garage, if they have one. If they leave the car outside, they might find it wrapped in toilet paper or decorated with ketchup the following morning.

Be aware of witches Saturday night

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Saturday night, residents living off base must keep a watchful eye on their houses and vehicles. They also should park their cars in the garage, if they have one.

April 29, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – April 22, 2016

Events » The NFL Handshake Tour will stop at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center. This is an Armed Forces Entertainment and USO meet-and-greet event featuring NFL players Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans and Golden Tate of the Detroit Lions as well as NFL representative Andrew Jo. […]

April 21, 2016 ×