News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Once upon a time, a legend says, two giants lived in the Odenwald forest, now just south of Darmstadt. One lived on the hilltop and one in the valley, and they argued over who owned the hillside. They began tossing boulders at each other, and eventually the valley giant was buried on the hillside beneath a sea of boulders.
The German-American Friendship Association Siegelbach starts the second semester of German classes the last week of August and first week of September.
Since June 1, guests in restaurants, cafés and pubs in Sweden can enjoy smoke-free air. According to the German automobile club ADAC, smoking is prohibited in all facilities, where drinks and meals are served. Smoking is still allowed in the outdoor areas of these places.
The 431st Services Squadron is showing its appreciation to the German Bundeswehr by hosting a German and American Friendship Fest from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sembach Combined Club.
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The German-American Friendship Association Siegelbach celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. One of the celebration highlights was a concert with the Big Band of Rittersberg High School last weekend. More events are scheduled to follow.
Otterberg celebrates its traditional spring fest Saturday through Monday. The fest takes place every two years in June, in turn with the old town fest.
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