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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.

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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.

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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. […]

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights - April 22, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – April 22, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Eugen Onegin” an opera by Peter Tschaikowski, in Russian, 7:30 p.m. today. • “Der zerbrochne Krug,” a funny play by Heinrich von Kleist, in German, […]

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Mining World offers guided English tours

Mining World offers guided English tours

Courtesy of Winnweiler Tourist Office

In the Palatinate, the mining tradition is very old because a great variety of natural resources were found here. In some areas, there is even evidence of mining activities dating back to the time of the Celts.

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Courtesy photoParticipants of the Wolfstein culinary spring hike can take breaks to enjoy food specialties and scenic views Sunday.

Culinary hike takes place in Wolfstein Sunday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 4th annual culinary spring hike in Wolfstein will take place Sunday. The hike leads along the 6-kilometer “Panoramaweg,”
or “panorama path,” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Mark Your Calendar – April 15, 2016

Events » Armed Forces Entertainment presents Magic All Stars, a free magic show, today at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. This show features magicians Kevin King and Jason Michaels. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Event is open to all ages and ranks. » The NFL Handshake […]

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Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – April 15, 2016

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – April 15, 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. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten,” a Europe revue, 8 p.m. today. • Third Pfalztheater concert with Symphony 8 by Anton Bruckner, 6 p.m. Sunday. […]

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Gartenschau lures with displays, flowers, activities

Gartenschau lures with displays, flowers, activities

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

The Gartenschau Kaisers-lautern, also known as dinosaur park, is open again from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The motto for flowers to be seen is “Sky Blue to Sunset Red.”

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The beautiful skyline of Valletta, the capital of Malta.

Visiting fascinating, beautiful Malta

Story and photos by Emily McCormick
Contributing Writer

My husband and I weren’t quite sure what to expect when we escaped the dreary Kaiserslautern weather for a week in the sunshine of Malta. It seemed like a remote and romantic place, with its history of pirates and knights, invaders and heroes, shipwrecks, sieges and battles.

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