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Where to dispose leftover Christmas trees on base

Courtesy of 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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.

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Dog owners must know regulations

Courtesy of Ramstein-Miesenbach Office of Public Order

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 […]

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Christmas, New Year’s market
The Kaiserslautern Christmas market around Stiftskirche and on Schillerplatz is open through Wednesday and then continues Dec. 27 to 30. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band’s Wings of Dixie performs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at the stage on Schillerplatz. Saturday on Schillerplatz, the Heart Chor sings from 3 to 5 p.m. and the duet Nimm 2 performs from 6 to 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, American singer Klyive presents the most famous English Christmas songs from 6 to 9 p.m. in the yard of Stiftskirche. The Alphorn Qintett performs Christmas music from the Alps from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the yard of Stiftskirche. Hubertus von Garnier presents soul and blues from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Schillerplatz and 7:45 to 
9 p.m. near Stiftskirche Tuesday and Dec. 29. Rick Cheyenne performs Christmas rock ‘n’ roll from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Schillerplatz and 7:45 to 9 p.m. near Stiftskirche Wednesday and Dec. 30. Children can bake Christmas cookies for free in the children’s bakery next to Stiftskirche from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and 2 to 
6 p.m. Sunday. For details on the program, visit www.kaiserslautern.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Dec. 18, 2015

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.

December 17, 2015 ×

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At midnight, fireworks displays light the skies above Germany.

Germans observe numerous traditions on New Year’s Eve

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlfit Wing Public Affairs

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.

December 17, 2015 ×

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Residents off base must remove snow between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. A path large enough for two people to get by must be cleared.

Renters must keep sidewalks free of snow, ice

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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.

December 17, 2015 ×

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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

by Krystal White Contributing Writer

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 […]

December 11, 2015 ×

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Christmas market highlights children
Otterberg offers a children’s Christmas market starting at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Kindergarten and schoolchildren provide the entertaining program with singing, dancing, performing and crafting. A fairy tale land is set up in the historical classroom in the Cafe Alte Apotheke where students and teachers present the magic world of fairies and jugglers. Crafting stars and Christmas decorations is offered in the Kreissparkasse bank. Saturday, Santa Claus and his reindeer make their appearance at 5 p.m., the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band’s Five Star Brass Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. on the stage next to the Abbey Church and throughout the afternoon free wagon rides through the historical part of town are available. The museum in Stadthaus presents nativity scenes. For details, visit www.otterbach-otterberg.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Dec. 11, 2015

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: • “Herzog Blaubarts Burg” and “Der Zwerg,” two operas in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. • “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten,” a Europe revue, 8 […]

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