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Was ist Los - KMC Cultural Highlights - Aug. 7, 2015

Was ist Los – KMC Cultural Highlights – Aug. 7, 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: • Summer break continues to Sept. 1. A theater fest starts the new play season on Sept. 12. For more information, call 0631-3675-209 or visit […]

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Knights groups present show fights during the medieval fest on Gräfenstein Castle today through Sunday.

Gräfenstein Castle hosts medieval fest

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Gräfenstein Castle near Merzalben will be the stage for a medieval fest today through Sunday. The event will feature musical entertainment, juggling, knight fights, fire shows, craftsmanship presentations and children’s activities.

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The three-day long residence fest in Kichheimbolanden closes out with a fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. Monday.

Kirchheimbolanden celebrates summer fest

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Kirchheimbolanden will celebrate its 65th annual “Residenzfest,” residence fest, under the motto “three summer days in the little residence” from Saturday to Monday. The summer fest will feature live music, dance performances, culinary specialties and regional wines along medieval walls, gates and towers.

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Mark Your Calendar – Aug. 7, 2015

Events » The Back to School Exceptional Family Member Program Fest will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at Pulaski Park. The fest will include free food, games and face-painting. The event is designed for families with special needs and professionals that work with EFMP families; open to […]

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Mark You Calendar – July 31, 2015

Events » The Great American Campout is a free event open to all military families. Bring your tents and sleeping bags and camp under the stars at Pulaski Park. Tent setup begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Bring your own food and roast it on the outdoor grill. S’mores will be […]

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Was ist Los? - KMC Cultural Highlights - July 31, 2015

Was ist Los? – KMC Cultural Highlights – July 31, 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: • Summer break continues through Sept. 1. A theater fest starts the new play season on Sept. 12. For details, call 0631-3675-209 or visit www.pfalztheater.de. Kammgarn […]

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Bicyclists enjoy the car-free route driving through Hirschhorn in the Lauter Valley on Sunday.

Bikers, hikers enjoy car-free Lautertal

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

On Sunday, federal street B270 will be closed to motorized traffic for 31 km between Kaiserslautern and Lauterecken for “Autofreies Lautertal,” Car-free Lauter Valley.

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Participants of the medieval market can walk to the festgrounds during the fest parade at 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday in Freisen.

Nature park in Freisen holds medieval market

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Nature Wild Park Freisen will hold its 15th Medieval Market Saturday and Sunday. The park team will go back in time presenting all the eras of the Middle Ages in the fest area covering over 600,000 square feet. A medieval town made up of about 600 tents will be set up housing approximately 2,000 actors.

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Looking at one of the many beautiful canals in Amsterdam.

The conclusion of Mannie’s travels: Amsterdam Express

Story and photos by Mannie Daly Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation summer intern

Amsterdam has always been at the top of my list of must-see places in Europe. I heard much about it and was adamant about seeing the canals and narrow houses for myself.

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Jugglers, magicians and musicians perform during the annual Richard Lionheart fest today to Sunday in Annweiler.

Annweiler holds medieval fest today to Sunday

by Petra Lessoing 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Annweiler, located below Trifels Castle, will honor Richard the Lionheart of Brittany with a Richard-Loewenherz-Fest, Richard Lionheart fest, today through Sunday.

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