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Photo by City of Kaiserslautern Ice-skating rink closes Sunday The ice-skating rink in the event hall of the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern closes its season Sunday. Last chances to skate are 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday. Evening hours are 7 to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. For details, visit www.kl-on-ice.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Feb. 12, 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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Photo by Kamil Macniak/Shutterstock.com The custom of giving flowers goes back to ancient Rome when Valentine would pass out flowers to young couples that were walking by the garden of his monastery and ask the men to stay at home and not to go out to battle.

Valentine’s Day goes back to Roman times

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Legend says that Valentine of Terni, a friendly priest, who married young couples in love, died Feb. 14, 269. That’s why today, Valentine’s Day is being observed Feb. 14. In many countries all over the world, Sunday is the day, when husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends have romantic dinners, give gifts, candy, cards and flowers to show their love and affection.

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Courtesy photo People watch the pile of wood burning to say good bye to winter Saturday night in Olsbruecken.

Olsbruecken ‘burns winter’ Saturday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ever since 1990 on the Saturday after Fasching, the community of Olsbruecken observes a special tradition: the burning of winter. The hiking club Pfaelzerwaldverein will co-sponsor this annual event and offer celebrations at their forest hut.

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Fasching continues with parties, dances, parades

Fasching continues with parties, dances, parades

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Fasching is reaching its peak. Throughout the weekend, Rose Monday and Fat Tuesday, Fasching dances, fun sessions, masquerade balls, children’s parties and parades are taking place.

February 5, 2016 ×

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Mark Your Calendar – Feb. 5, 2016

Events » Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club is hosting “Love for the USA,” a social event, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. Reservations are required by Thursday. Child care is available upon request. For more details and to reserve a spot, visit www.ramsteinosc.org. » An inaugural “mega” arts exhibition hosted […]

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Courtesy photo Rose Monday show at Kammgarn Kammgarn Kaiserslautern presents its traditional Rose Monday Cult Fun ‘n’ Soul Show with Fred Kellner and The Famous Soul Sisters, The Horny Horny Horns and Super Sonic Silver Strings at 8 p.m. Monday. Tickets cost €22. For more information, visit www.kammgarn.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Feb. 5, 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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Mark Your Calendar – Jan. 29, 2016

Events » Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club is hosting “Love for the USA,” a social event, at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. Reservations are required by Thursday. Child care is available upon request. For more details and to reserve a spot, visit www.ramsteinosc.org. » An inaugural “mega” arts exhibition […]

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Courtesy photo On ‘The Squirrel and Brontosaurus’ tour Kammgarn Kaiserslautern presents the band Mrs. Greenbird performing country, folk and pop music at 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost €22. For additional information, visit ww.kammgarn.de.

Was ist los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Jan. 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.

January 28, 2016 ×

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U.S. Air Force photo Old women and witches storm the “Rathaus,” or “town hall,” in Ramstein-Miesenbach at 11:11 a.m. on “Altweiberfasching,” which literally translates to “old women’s Fasching.”

Women come into power Thursday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Fasching, Germany’s fifth season or crazy season, is reaching its peak. Parties, dances and other Fasching activities will continue until Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10.

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Photo by nikamo/Shutterstock.com During Fasching, Kaiserslautern Polizei wants all motorists to make it through that time without any accidents or alcohol-related problems. Motorists should be aware of an increased number of traffic controls and DUI checks.

Polizei conducts traffic controls during Fasching

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The fifth season, also known as Fasching, is in full gear, and many Fasching parties and dances are scheduled to take place through Feb. 9. The Westpfalz Police Headquarters in Kaiserslautern wants all motorists to make it through that time without any accidents or alcohol-related problems.

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