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Courtesy photoThe Easter market in Sankt Wendel lures visitors with many attractions.

Sankt Wendel offers attractions at Easter market

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The city of Sankt Wendel, located in the state of Saarland, will hold its annual Easter market today through Sunday.

March 19, 2015 ×

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Courtesy photoFountain fest, shopping in NeustadtThe Marktplatz, with its fountain in Neustadt along the German Wine Street, will set the stage for a fountain fest 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. A local foundation will serve wine and broetchen to raise money for the historical renovation and the lighting of the fountain. The slow-food gourmet market will begin at noon. Culinary specialities will include wild ham, wild salmon, olive oil, musician’s bread, vegetarian wurst, handmade pralines, jellies, spices and Italian delicacies. Stores open from 1 to 6 p.m. in the center. In the “Weinstrassenzentrum” business park, several companies and local car dealers will present novelties. A free bus shuttle takes customers from the train station bus stop to the business park every 10 minutes.

Was ist los? – events around the KMC

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby. Dates are subject to change.

March 19, 2015 ×

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Courtesy photoA primrose pyramid can be found at the spring market in the Kaiserslatuern’s city center at the annual event, Lautern bursts into bloom.

Spring market, car exhibition lures visitors

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Saturday and Sunday, Kaiserslautern’s advertising association, Kaiser in Lautern, will offer a spring market combined with a car exhibition and Sunday shopping. The city of Kaiserslautern is co-sponsoring the event as a way to say goodbye to winter and promote local businesses.

March 12, 2015 ×

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Courtesy photosThe annual Easter market in Niederkirchen offers a variety of Easter items and decorations in the local community hall.

Easter market offers arts, crafts, food, wines

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Association for the Advancement of German-French Partnership will sponsor its 21st annual Easter market from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Niederkirchen’s Westpfalzhalle. Volunteers helped to decorate the community hall with colorful flowers and Easter decorations to lure a lot of visitors from all over.

March 12, 2015 ×

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Courtesy photosMembers of the Irish-German Friendship Club take part in the St. Patrick’s Day parade starting at Münchner Freiheit.

Not only the Irish observe St. Patrick’s Day Monday

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Irish celebrate a national and religious holiday Monday — St. Patrick’s Day.

March 12, 2015 ×

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courtesy photosThe Easter egg market in Siegelbach presents Easter eggs made of various materials.

Easter markets bring family fun

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Easter markets with Easter egg displays, decoration items and special activities are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.

March 5, 2015 ×

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Courtesy photo Members of the KMC take part in the world premiere and free screening of the new Disney movie, “McFarland, USA,” Feb. 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Heaton Hall Auditorium. Jim Caldwell, senior vice president of Walt Disney Communications, introduced the movie, saying it was an honor to premiere it in the KMC.

Disney world premiere hits home for local family

by Ronnie Schelby
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Members of the KMC were invited to view the world premiere and free screening of the new Disney movie, “McFarland, USA,” Feb. 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Heaton Hall Auditorium. About 30 people viewed the film.

February 26, 2015 ×

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Maj. Matthew Boyd (right), 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, arranges donated clothing for the less fortunate in the local community Feb. 21 in Kaiserslautern. Boyd continues his long lineage of serving in the military as a chaplain offering guidance and contentment for those in need.

A chaplain’s story of legacy, life, love

Story and photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As a young boy growing up in West Palm Beach, Florida, Matthew Boyd understood he was destined to serve. With two granddads in World War I and a father’s return home after World War II, he simply knew he was born a warrior.

February 26, 2015 ×

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Shoppers will find toys, books, leather items, clothing, household appliances and more at the annual Pfennig Bazaar March 6 to 8 in the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau event hall.

Club collects donations for Pfennig Bazaar

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

The 54th annual Pfennig Bazaar, sponsored by German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern under the patronage of Kaiserslautern’s Lord Mayor Dr. Klaus Weichel, will take place March 6 to 8 at the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau event hall.

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Courtesy photoTo say goodbye to winter, a pile of wood will be burned on Oberberg, near the sports field in Olsbrücken, Saturday night.

Olsbrücken says goodbye to winter with bonfire

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The community of Olsbrücken will observe a special custom Sunday after Fasching — the burning of winter.

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