Community Events – August 14, 2026

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Get Outdoors with Army ODR Virtual Contest

MWReligible patrons can enjoy time outside during the Get Outdoors with Army Outdoor Recreation virtual contest open through Oct. 31. Each completed activity or equipment rental at Baumholder or Kaiserslautern ODR earns an entry into monthly prize drawings. Participants must submit the official online form for every qualifying action. Winners are announced the second Friday after each month. Full contest details are available on baumolder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Rolling Hills Golf Open

Golfers can compete at the Rolling Hills Golf Course’s Open Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Cost is $50, which includes an 18-hole round of golf w/cart, a range token, and tickets for a barbecue meal and refreshment. The Rolling Hills Open is a 1-day 18-hole championship tournament. This is a solo tournament playing in groups of 4. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (RHGC Gift cards, $100, $75, and $50) and all winners will receive automatic inclusion on the Rolling Hills Ryder Cup team. Stick around the club house after tournament to announce the winner and for more food, drinks, music, and golf. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show

Registration for the Kaiserslautern’s End of Summer Car Show is Aug. 19 to Sep. 19. Cost is $10 per vehicle. The car show is Sep. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pulaski Park on Pulaski Barracks. Car-show participation for judging and prizes are open to all military affiliated ID card holders with or without SOFA status, to include active duty, reserve, retired, veteran, family member, and DOD/DA/DAF civilians. There will be 5 categories: Best European; Best Muscle Car; Best American Car; Best JDM and Best Old Timer (must be 25 years or older). Pulaski Auto Skills will be open that day for Craft Shop, Speedy Lube and car wash and wands. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Adventures Begin Here – End of Summer Fest

Family and MWR will culminate the drawing of stunning 2026 MINI Cooper S (4 Door), courtesy of Bavarian Motor Cars, during “Adventures Begin Here – End of Summer Fest” on Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pulaski Park on Pulaski Barracks. The event will feature live entertainment, contests with exciting prizes, and an interactive equipment display. Guests can enjoy food trucks and a full lineup of family activities, plus family fun tournaments. The celebration brings families together while highlighting Outdoor Recreation programs offered in both the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities.  For details, call Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 541 5654 or 0611 143 541 5656.

Landstuhl CYS Job Fair

Child & Youth Services will hold an in-person job fair Sep. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Landstuhl Youth Center, Bldg. 93812 on Landstuhl Post. CYS is hiring Child and Youth Program Assistants for Miesau, Landstuhl, Kleber and Sembach, offering a $1,200 hiring bonus for eligible applicants, childcare discounts, noncompetitive promotions, salary increases and early childhood education scholarship opportunities. The USAJobs listing is expected to open Sep. 7 and close Sep. 18 (these dates are tentative), and applicants must apply to that posting to qualify for incentives. HR staff will assist with applications, on-the-spot interviews and pre-employment steps. For details, email hayvadna.l.paolucci.naf@army.mil or call 541-9095 or 0611-143-541-9095, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Automotive Skills Vehicle Auction

Baumholder Automotive Skills Center is having a Vehicle Auction from Aug. 15 to 25. Vehicles are located at the Baumholder Automotive Skill Center, Bldg. 8438 on Smith Barracks. Bids are accepted during normal business hours at the customer service counter. Customers who have the winning bids will be notified within 7 to 10 days after the auction closes.  If the winning bid declines or there is no contact, the next highest bidder will be contacted. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com. 

Sports Massage Therapy in Baumholder

Sports Massage Therapy services are now available at the Aquatics Center, Bldg. 8895/8897 on Wetzel Kaserne, offering 30-, 50- and 80minute sessions designed to ease tension and improve mobility. Certified therapists provide Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, and Medical Sports Massage to help reduce stress, manage pain and support strength building. The Baumholder program offers personalized care for active-duty service members, families and community members. All services require a scheduled appointment. Find out more and to register at baumholder.armymwr.com/programs/massage-therapy.

August to November Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for August to October are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers may register for trips and be picked up at either location. For questions, please call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 541-5654 or 0611-143-541-5654. 

Army Community Service Job Fair

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Army Community Service is hosting a community Job Fair Wednesday, Sep. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Armstrong’s  Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Open to all ID card holders. Job seekers can build their network by connecting with government agencies and contractors. Applicants will learn about local resources, volunteering and ACS Services. Job seekers should bring their résumés and references. Dress attire is Business Casual. Active-Duty Members are welcome to wear OCPs. For more information, call 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

USAG RP – Sports, Fitness, and Aquatics Rental Fees

Family & MWR Physical Fitness Centers will apply rental fees to all nonfederal entities requesting use of multipurpose courts, rooms or fields, pending availability. The MultiPurpose Court at the Hall of Champions PFC in Baumholder and at Kleber, Landstuhl and Sembach PFCs in Kaiserslautern costs $25 per hour. MultiPurpose Rooms and racquetball courts at Kleber, Landstuhl, Mountaineer and Sembach PFCs rent for $15 per hour. MultiPurpose Fields at Daenner KAD Field in Kaiserslautern and Minick Field and Soldier Field in Baumholder are $20 per hour. Additional details are available at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Maxi Witrak headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Sep. 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 10 36 on Vogelweh Housing. Feature comedian is Irene Sango. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door.  Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Customers can reserve seating for $7 a person when they call 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115 from Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hideaway Bistro & Grill will be open until 9 p.m. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.  

Saturday Night Comedy Show

Maxi Witrak headlines the Saturday Night Comedy Show Sep. 19 starting at 7 p.m. at the Tavern on the Rock inside the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. Feature comedian is Irene Sango. Ashley Gavin is billed as “new Credit”. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door.  Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Customers can reserve seating for $7 a person when they call 531-2830 or 0611-143-531-2830. For more information on the comedians, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Patrons can tuck their fuzzy friends in the Fuzzy Arms Hotel at the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.  Check-in time is Sep. 18 between noon and 4 p.m. Checkout time is Sep. 21 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., when patrons can see what kind of fun and mischief their fuzzy friends got into over the weekend. The library staff will catch a few pictures of the mischief and adventure to give to the children, who will also receive notes from their stuffed animals telling them of their adventures.  For more information, visit the Baumholder Library, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Passport Español

Passport Español launches a free culturalimmersion program that blends Spanish language learning with traditions from across the Spanishspeaking world. Designed for teens and adults, the series introduces participants to food, music, history, and daily life through interactive sessions that go beyond textbook study. The program will be offered the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 8 at the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks.   For more information, visit the Baumholder Library, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Library Programs

Returning in September, the Baumholder Library will offer programs for all ages at Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. Storytimes include Toddler Storytime, PreSchool Storytime, Community Storytime, German Storytime, Operation Storytime and Spanish Storytime.  Monthly programs include Makermania, Lego Club, Club Sippy Cup, Pinsetters’ Pages, Juice Box Karaoke and Family Film Fest. Programs run throughout the year with sessions offered in the morning and afternoon. For more information, visit the Baumholder Library, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

Dog Obedience Training

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation has dog obedience training starting at eight-weeks of age held Saturdays at the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 on Pulaski Barracks. Classes are one hour, with time slots between 9 a.m. to noon depending on the size of the dog. Cost is $15 per dog. This fee must be paid in advance by close of business Friday either in person at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation or by calling 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

SKIES Gymnastics

Enrollment is now open for SKIES Unlimited gymnastics for ages 1 to 18 in the Kaiserslautern Community. Visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and click on the WebTrac link for class times, dates and fees by age group. Open to all ID card holders from all branches of service. For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/ 9066/ 9067 or 0611 143 541 9065/ 9066/ 9067.

SOS Survivor Support Group

The Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services hosts a SOS Survivor Support Group second Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. in Building 3820 (next to the Thrift Shop), second floor conference room on Landstuhl Post. Registration is required and must be done by 2 p.m. the day of the meeting by calling the ACS front desk at 531-2863/2851 or 0611-143-531-2863/2851. This is an ongoing monthly support group for surviving family members of deceased active duty service members.

Latin Nights at the Rheinlander!

The last Friday of the month is Latin Night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in the ballroom of the Rheinlander Community Club, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. The Salsa Band Borinkuba will perform live several Latin music favorites, such as Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.  Food is available from 8 to 11 p.m. This event is for those 18 and older, who are I.D. card holders. No cover charge. For details, call the Rheinlander Community Club at 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887.

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