Community Events – July 18, 2025

Youth Spartan Obstacle Challenge Event

Registration for the Baumholder Youth Sports & Fitness’ Youth Spartan Obstacle Challenge Event is Aug. 4 to 15, at Parent Central Services, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne or WebTrac. The challenge is Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. on Minick Field. This is for youth, aged 5 to 18. Participants receive a Spartan Award. Details call 0611-143-531-3440. 

Southern-Style Sunday Brunch

The Sembach Community Activity Center’s restaurant is serving a southern-style Sunday Brunch starting Sunday, Aug. 10 and then held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for Adults is $25, ages 12-17 $15, ages 6-11 $10, and ages 0-5 are free. Mimosa is an additional cost. The Sembach Community Activity Center is in Bldg. 220 on Sembach Kaserne. For more information, call 541-9111 or 0611-143-541-9111.

Auditions: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage is holding auditions for “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” Aug. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. at KMC Onstage Mainstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. The casting director is looking for multiple adult roles for this family show. Experience is not necessary. Those auditioning are asked to bring 30 to 60 seconds of music to sing. This will also be a cold-reading audition from the script. For more information, call KMC Onstage at 541-9129 or 0611-143-541-9129, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Summer Shred Challenge

A Fitbit Watch is the top prize for the 7-Day Summer Shred Challenge, held Aug. 15 to 22 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.  Registration is now until Aug. 14. Cost is $10. Initial weigh-in is Aug. 15 and final weigh-in is Aug. 22 at the Hall of Champions Fitness Center. Program includes: Seven-day diet plan; several fitness classes; expert nutritional advice; and wellness classes.  For more information, call 531-2836 or 0611-143-531-2836, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Recently awarded Best Standup Comedian at the Cleveland Comedy Festival, Prateek Srivastava headlines the Thursday Comedy Show Aug. 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Feature Comedian is Shivani Davé, who is a NYC-based stand-up comic.   Special guest is Shannan Hunt, who produces the “Ha Ha” Harvest Comedy Festival each November. Host is local comedian Erin Crouch. This is an 18+ event. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets are $15 at the door.  Payment can be made with credit and debit cards or U.S dollars. Euros are not accepted. Customers can reserve seating for $12 a person when they call ahead at 541-9100 or 0611-143-541-9100 during Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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.

July to September Trip Schedules Available

The Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for July to September are available under the “Calendar” section of baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. Trips are subject to change and availability. Travelers now can sign up and pick up at both locations. 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. 

SKIES Soccer Summer Camps and Classes

Register your child now for SKIES Unlimited Soccer Summer Camps and Classes for youth ages 2 to 16 now to July 18.    To find out camp and classes dates, times, locations and how to register, visit webtrac.mwr.army.mil. Another resource is visiting Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or calling them at 541-9065/66/67 or 06-1114-3541-9065/66/67, or visiting kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.  Parent Central Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Baumholder Library to Host Summer Reading Block Party Celebration

The Baumholder Library invites the community to join one of the season’s most anticipated events — the Summer Reading Celebration — on July 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Pavilion No. 1, Smith Barracks, near the Wagon Wheel Theater parking lot. The event will feature games, prize giveaways and information booths hosted by local community partners. The celebration is free and open to all community members. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

The Rolling Hills Open

Registration for the Rolling Hills Open is now until Aug. 8. The event is Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne. Cost is $50, which includes the green fee and cart, and a  BBQ meal with drink. This is a 1-day, 18-hole championship tournament. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (MWR Gift cards, $100, $75, and $50) and all winners will receive automatic inclusion on the Rolling Hills Ryder Cup team. The first-place winner will have their name engraved on the prestigious Rolling Hills Trophy. Find out more at baumholder.armymr.com.

SKIES Dance Classes

SKIES Academy Landstuhl announces new monthly Dance Classes starting now at the academy, Bldg. 3819 on Landstuhl Post. Open to all ID Card holders from all service branches.  Monthly class dates & times vary.  All participants must be registered with Army MWR Child and Youth Services.  Enrollments can be made thru https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil or over the phone with Parent Central Services at 541-9065/66/67 or 061-143-541-9065/66/67. Parent Central Service is in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.    

German Hunting Course in Baumholder & Kaiserslautern

German hunting courses will be held Aug. 9 to Oct. 19 in Baumholder, and Aug. 12 to Oct. 18 in Kaiserslautern. Registration is now until the first day of class. Course schedule for the Baumholder course is Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and for the Kaiserslautern course, it is Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. The German Hunting Course is an intensive program. Cost is $250 and membership fees. Open to hunters ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens/I.D. cardholders. Limited spaces available for this course. For details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Army Community Service 60th Birthday

Army Community Service will turn 60 years old on July 25.  To celebrate, ACS is hosting a 60th Birthday Celebration on Friday, July 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baumholder ACS, Bldg. 8666 on Smith Barracks. There will be family friendly games, entertainment and information booths.  For details, call Baumholder ACS at 531-2850 or 0611-143-531-2850 or Kaiserslautern ACS at 541-9000.

End of Summer Reading Celebration

Come celebrate Summer Reading successes with the free End of Summer Reading Celebration with the Landstuhl Library Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl Post, and the soccer field next to the library.  There will be games, activities, and fun! This program is for families. For more information, call the library at 541-9146 or 06111-43-541-9146.

Scuba Certification for Baumholder BOSS Soldiers

Registration for the Scuba Certification Class for Baumholder BOSS Soldiers is now to Thursday, July 31. There are only 10 slots available. The class is Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Edingen-Neckarhausen. To register, call 531-2914 or 0611435312914, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Free Line Dance Workshops

Due to popular demand, two new free line dance instruction workshops have been added to the weekly Wednesday dance lessons and are Thursday, Aug. 7, and Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. Dates in September are Sep. 4 and 18. For more information, call Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115.

National Bowling Day

Celebrate National Bowling Day Saturday, Aug. 9 from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. It’s a day to celebrate the sport of bowling and encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate. Patrons can enjoy unlimited bowling all day for just $10 and $1.50 for shoes. Bowlers can reserve a lane in advance by calling the bowing center at 531-2831 or 0611-143-531-2831.

Baumholder Library “A Good Yarn”

The Baumholder Library offers “A Good Yarn” for crafters ages 15 and older every second Wednesday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  at the library, Bldg. 8332 on Smith Barracks. The next one will be Aug. 13. This is an opportunity for crafters to gather, chat and work on individual crafting projects.  It’s BYOCP (Bring Your Own Crafting Projects) and has a good vibe.  For more information, call the Baumholder Library at 531-2841 or 0611-143-531-2841.

RECURRING EVENTS

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books before Kindergarten on-line program at the Landstuhl Library. The program is available to all families with children between the ages of birth and five years. Register on Beanstack: https://rheinland-pfalz.beanstack.com/reader365. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Family & MWR Room Rentals

The Family and MWR Business Operation Division has a list of available rooms to rent in the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern military communities. A listing of these rooms and fees are posted on baumholder.armymwr.com and kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Register with Landstuhl Youth Center

The Landstuhl Youth Center is a facility for youth in grades 6th-12th that offers a wide range of programs and activities Monday through Friday, after school. This free program is available to youth who have a military affiliation in Germany. Homeschooled youth, and youth who attend either a German or DODEA school are welcome to join. Reach out to LYC for details at 06371-86-8658 or 486-8658 or via email at RLPLYC@army.mil.

Sports Officials and Scorekeepers Wanted

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Intra-mural sports program is looking for sports officials and scorekeepers. If interested, contact DSN 493-2087 or 531-2924, or 0631-3406-2087 or 0611-143-531-2924.

Free Dance Lessons at Armstrong’s Club

The new open sessions of free beginner dance lessons is every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. The focus is Country Two Step, Swing and Line Dance. Ten other styles are also available upon request. No experience necessary. Next session is July 9 to Aug. 6. Wear smooth bottom shoes. Rubber-soled athletic shoes are not ideal for dancing. No other requirements. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0611-143-541-9115.