Community Events – January 6, 2023

Baumholder January to March Trip Schedule Available

Find the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedule for January to March under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability of posting on website calendar. For questions, please call the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401.

Clay Fest

Baumholder Arts and Crafts Center invites people of all ages to use their imagination and create together at the free Clay Fest Jan. 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at the center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Activities will include a tour of the pottery studio, brief introduction to pottery, pinch pot, kids clay activity and information on clay classes. For more information, call the Arts and Crafts Center at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

National Popcorn Day

Join the Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks, on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to celebrate National Popcorn Day. This is a free event for all ages. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Arcadia Performances

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage presents Arcadia Feb. 3 to 5, and Feb. 10 to 12 at the main stage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Arcadia moves back and forth between 1809 and the present at the elegant estate owned by the Coverly family. For more information, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Health and Wellness Coaching

Yoga and Massage Studio now offers health and wellness coaching with a board-certified Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. The 45-minute sessions begin in January and end in May and will be held Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.

For cost and more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

USAG-RP 2022 Volunteer of the Year Nominations

The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps are accepting nominations for calendar year 2022 Army Volunteer of the Year until Feb. 24. Categories are Youth Volunteer, Teen Volunteer, Single Soldier, Military, Civilian and Family Member. For the nomination form and how to submit, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Hands-on Clay Classes

Learn to create with clay during private pottery classes for adults and children, eight years and older, at the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Cost is $45 per person. Special events and party packages are also available. For more information, call the Arts and Crafts Center at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Arts and Crafts Printing Center

Baumholder Arts & Crafts Center offers custom design and printing services for customers’ needs. Their print experts can assist customers with creating something fantastic. They can print in a variety of sizes on different materials: indoor and outdoor banners, posters, and canvas print. For more information, call or visit the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks, at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Arts and Crafts Event Space Rental

Enjoy affordable and unique event space rental for parties, workshop, celebrations, gatherings and meet-ups at the Baumholder Arts & Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks. Their staff will be present to make sure the event runs smoothly. Patrons can bring food and alcohol-free drinks when renting a room. Cost is $25 per hour per room. For more information, call or visit the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks, at 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Newies Jr. Auditions

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage has auditions for Newies Jr. Jan. 9 and 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Ages nine to 18 may audition. Those who are cast will need to register for the Advanced Performance class through SKIES unlimited to participate. To find out what is needed for the audition, call 541-9129 or 0611-143-9129 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Gridiron Challenge

The Landstuhl Community and Rheinlander Clubs are hosting a free Gridiron Challenge every Wednesday until Jan. 18. Participants must be valid ID Card Holders, ages 18 and older. Forms can be turned in Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post or the Rheinlander Convention Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Army Combat Fitness Training Workshop

Receive a step-by-step instruction by a professional coach with the 12-week Army Combat Fitness Training Workshop held Wednesday at 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. from Jan. 11 to March 29 at the Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105 on Sembach Kaserne. Cost is $45 per month. Participants must preregister for either program by emailing betterbodydynamics@protonmail.com or Jana.goode.naf@army.mil.  For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities

Participants practice techniques to increase self-compassion at work and everyday life at the Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities Workshop held Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Yoga and Massage Studio, Bldg. 2899 on Pulaski Barracks. Cost is $50. Purchase tickets in advance at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 2905 on Pulaski Barracks. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

SKIES & KMC Onstage Winter Youth Theater Classes

The SKIES Unlimited Program and the Award-Winning KMC Onstage announces the 2022 Winter Youth Theater Classes for youth ages 5 to 18 at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Registration started Dec. 1, and classes are from Jan. 11 to April 6. Topics include all-levels theater, performance and sewing costumes. To register, visit Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/66/67 or 0611-143-541-9065/66/67. Parent Central Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The popular annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover starts with children dropping off their furry friends Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post. After listening to a bedtime story, children will tuck them in for a library sleepover and pick them up the next day, Jan. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. Find out more about what happens during the sleepover by calling the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Intramural Unit Level Basketball Season

The Kaiserslautern Intramural Sports program announces the upcoming Intramural Level Basketball season until Feb. 23 at the Fitness Center, Bldg. 172 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Eligibility is Active-Duty military and DOD Civilian Card Holders, 18 and older, from units within the Kaiserslautern Community. For more information, call 493-2087/2086 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Start Smart Basketball Registration

Registration for Start Smart Basketball for ages 3 to 4 is now until Feb. 28 or until slots are full. There will be morning and afternoon sessions on Landstuhl Post, and afternoon sessions on Sembach Kaserne. To register, call Parent Central Services at 541-9065/66/67 or 0611 143 541-9065/66/67.

RECURRING EVENTS

“Resiliency through Art”

The Baumholder Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 8104 on Smith Barracks, has a “Resiliency through Art” program every Monday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The next one is Monday, Jan. 9. Cost is $5. Each session is about 1.5 hours.  Art is a wonderful creative outlet for expression and can provide a great relief for anyone. For more information, call 531-2895 or 0611-143-531-2895, or email usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.id-europe.mbx.dfmwr-arts-and-crafts@army.mil.

Full STEAM Ahead Makerspace

The Landstuhl Library hosts Full STEAM Ahead Makerspace Feb. 7 at 3:30 p.m.  For more information, call the Landstuhl Library at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or the Friends of the Landstuhl Library Facebook Group.

Trivia Night at Armstrong’s Club

The Armstrong’s Club is hosting Trivia Night every fourth Wednesday of the month. The next one is Jan. 25. Trivia Night will start a 7 p.m.  Winners will receive a mystery prize. Must be 18 and older to enter. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9114/15, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Build Legos at the Baumholder Library

The Baumholder “Iron Works” Library welcomes Lego builders of all ages to learn, challenge and create Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.  Building with LEGOs presents several challenges that call upon children’s creativity, persistence, and social skills. Additionally, problem solving, critical thinking and engineering skills all come into play as children enjoy building with LEGO bricks. For more information, call 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.