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The ice skating rink in Kaiserslautern’s Gartenschau event hall will officially open at 6 p.m. Nov. 20. After the opening show, ice skaters can skate for a reduced price of €2. Through Feb. 14, daily skating hours will be from 9 a.m. to noon; 1 to 3 p.m.; 4 to 6 p.m.; and 7 to 9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, skating hours are extended until 10 p.m. Admission is €2.50 for children and €3.50 for adults. Penguins as training aids for beginners cost €2 per hour. For details, visit www.kl-on-ice.de.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Nov. 13, 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. today and Nov. 27. • “Penthesilea,” a tragedy by Heinrich Kleist, in […]

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How to take caution when buying a puppy

Courtesy of the 86th Mission Support Group

Christmas is approaching, and some people might think a puppy is a nice Christmas present. Acquiring a new puppy should be a joyous event. However, it is important for buyers to be aware of unscrupulous individuals who sell puppies.

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The creative exhibition in the Haus des Buergers in Ramstein-Miesenbach will feature many items created by hobby artists Saturday and Sunday.

Artists present creative works in Ramstein

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The culture and convention center in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Haus des Buergers, will open its doors for its 20th annual creative market Saturday and Sunday.

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Mark Your Calendar – Nov. 6, 2015

Events » The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Holiday Bazaar will take place today through Sunday at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg, 237. Get your shopping finished before the holidays and enjoy a variety of treasures from various European vendors including wine, cheese, antique furniture, Polish […]

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Martin’s market in Erpolzheim
Erpolzheim will hold its traditional Martin’s market from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The market is a cultural fest featuring artists, crafters, a small amusement park, food specialties, regional products, music and dance performances. Fire shows are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Erpolzheim is known for its fruit, asparagus and wine growing. It is located in the union community of Freinsheim, northeast of Bad Duerkheim. For more information, visit www.erpolzheimer-martinsmarkt.de.

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

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Children with handcrafted lanterns walk in lantern processions to honor St. Martin.

Children honor St. Martin in lantern processions

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Wednesday is St. Martin’s Day, and children and parents will walk in lantern processions that evening or the night prior to honor St. Martin, the patron of the poor and friend of children.

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On Wednesday, the Quirnbach horse market will feature vendors selling food, sweets and a variety of merchandise.

Horse market takes place Wednesday in Quirnbach

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The “Quirnbach Horse Market,” a one-of-a-kind fest, lures visitors the second Wednesday in November to Quirnbach.

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Mark Your Calendar – Oct. 30, 2015

Events » The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Holiday Bazaar will take place Nov. 6 to 8 at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg, 237. Get your shopping finished before the holidays and enjoy a variety of treasures from various European vendors including wine, cheese, antique furniture, […]

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Zweibruecken sponsors Halloween fest
Zweibruecken celebrates its traditional Halloween spectacle Saturday. Pumpkin carving starts at 11 a.m. at Schlossplatz. Pumpkin soup will be served at noon. Children can have their faces painted from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monsters, ghosts, witches and vampires will be welcomed at 5 p.m. The dance group Traumzeit will accompany people in costumes to Schlossplatz where the fest officially opens at 6 p.m. with fire magicians and culinary specialties. Children can take a walk through haunted tents and participate in a drawing contest.

Was ist Los? KMC Cultural Highlights – Oct. 30, 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: • “Fruehlings Erwachen,” a children’s tragedy, in German, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Nov. 11, and 3 p.m. Nov. 29. • “My Fair Lady,” a […]

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Flower bouquets, wreaths and candles are being placed on gravesites at German cemeteries for the religious day “Allerheiligen,” All Saints Day, which is being observed Sunday.

Germans visit local cemeteries, light candles on All Saints Day

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

Sunday, German Catholics observe a religious holiday, “Allerheiligen,” or All Saints Day. On this day Germans visit cemeteries to light candles and decorate the gravesites of deceased family members and friends with flowers or wreaths made of fir tree branches, pine cones and dried flowers.

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