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Off-base residents must know proper way to recycle Christmas trees
The waste management office of the Kaiserslautern County Administration asks KMC residents to properly recycle their Christmas trees.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Where to dispose leftover Christmas trees on base
Every year they are adopted by families, taken home and dressed to their best. They are adored and admired. Then with little to no warning, they are stripped of their lights and ornaments and thrown on the side of the road.
Lifestyle
Dog owners must know regulations
The Ramstein-Miesenbach Office of Public Order is continuously receiving complaints about dogs and their owners. They want to remind you of the danger prevention ordinance that regulates the walking of dogs inside and outside of towns.
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Mark Your Calendar – Dec. 18, 2015
Events » Children dressed as the Three Holy Kings, from the Catholic and Protestant parishes in Ramstein-Miesenbach, will visit residents to sing, bless their homes and ask for donations between Christmas and Three Kings Day, Dec. 25 to Jan. 6. Residents who would like the children to visit their home should […]
Lifestyle
Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Dec. 18, 2015
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change.
Lifestyle
Germans observe numerous traditions on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is a special night celebrated in many countries throughout the world. People observe a variety of traditions to welcome the new year.
Lifestyle
Renters must keep sidewalks free of snow, ice
Residents living off base in German communities must know the rules regarding snow and ice on sidewalks. They should check their rental contracts to find out about their obligations. The rental contract clearly states who must keep sidewalks free of ice and snow.
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2016 German holidays
For planning purposes, the following is a list of 2016 German holidays: • Jan. 1: New Year’s • Jan. 6: Three Kings’ Day — official holiday only in the states of Bavaria, Sachsen and Baden-Wuerttemberg • Feb. 8: Rose Monday — not a legal holiday • Feb. 9: Shrove Tuesday — Fasching, not a […]
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Just say ‘no’: Psychological tips for holiday spending
The holiday season packs on as much debt in our saving accounts as it does pounds around our waists. After a few years of overconsumption, a habit of overspending can develop, leading into a numbing of our purchasing pleasure and gift-receiving high. It is easy to equate a good holiday with making people feel good through spending too much money.
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Mark Your Calendar – Dec. 11, 2015
Events » The Rheinland-Pfalz International Choir rehearses from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Protestant community hall in Kaiserslautern-Erzhuetten. The choir is comprised of adults of all ages with German, American, Danish, British, French and Polish singers. The choir is known in Kaiserslautern for its participation with the U.S. Air […]
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Currency Exchange Rates
23 Feb. 2026
Rates provided courtesy Community Bank
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.8288 |
| Pound: £ 0.7246 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 20.59 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 47.54 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 322.25 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.12 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 3.47 |
| Turkish Lira: |
₵ 43.8430 |
