Community Events – June 11, 2021

Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some community events may be cancelled or postponed. Please verify the status before making plans to attend a community event.

The bazaar is back with vendors from across Europe!

Shop the Destination Bazaar Escape, June 18-20 and take advantage of this safe and convenient tax-free shopping experience for eligible patrons. Conveniently located at the Pulaski Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 (right above the Pulaski Park), 1 large outdoor tent and 3 buildings. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. Health and safety mitigations will be in place and enforced. All prices are in U.S. Dollars, with Euros, debit and credit cards accepted. Open to US. I.D. cardholders only. Hours of shopping are as follows: June 18 & 19 (Fri & Sat), 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & June 20 (Sun), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or contact 541-9105, 0611-143-541-9105.

Armstrong’s Club Father’s Day Meal To-Go

Let Armstrong’s Club help you celebrate the fathers and grandfathers in your life by ordering their meal for pickup on June 20 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Preorders are required by June 18 on Webtrac. For more information, contact Armstrong’s Club, Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036, 541-9114, 0611-143-541-9114/9115.

Rheinlander Convention Center Father’s Day Meal to go

Let Rheinlander Convention Center prepare the perfect meal to celebrate. All you have to do is preorder your meal on Webtrac by June 19 and pick it up on June 20 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, contact Rheinlander Convention Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8085, 531-2887, 0611-143-531-2887.

Archery Parkour course

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation has one of the best archery parkour courses in Germany, taking approximately 1.5 hours to complete. The course takes you through the woods on marked paths with 11 shooting lanes and 3D targets of actual size animals varying from 15 to 30 meters in range. For more information, contact the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 8167, 531-3401, 0611-143-531-3401. Baumholder.armymwr.com

KL SKIES monthly classes & seasonal day camps

Open to youth 2-18 years old, SKIES offers monthly soccer sessions and seasonal day camps led by professional trainers. Through soccer drills, youth will develop skills, conditioning and fitness. These classes will be held at the Pulaski Track Field, times vary depending on age. For more information and or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9065/66/67, 0611-143-541-9065/66/67. Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com

Youth Sports & Fitness Summer Camp registration

Summer is right around the corner, and that means it is time to register the kids for the Baumholder Sports & Fitness Summer Camps. Registration begins June 1-2 July. The camps that are being offered are: Physical Conditioning (ages 5 -15), Cheerleading (ages 5-15), Swimming (ages 6-15), and Disc Golf (ages 8-15).  Register in person by appointment only, by phone, or Webtrac. To register, contact Baumholder Parent Central Services, Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, 531-3440, 0611-143-531-3440. For more information, please visit baumholder.armymwr.com

Army Ten-Miler

Are you are ready to run the best 10 miles of your life? The 2021 ARMY Ten-Miler is coming up! Get your shoes ready and train up for this fun event.  Registration will begin June 14. This year’s run will commence virtually on Oct. 10. Interested community members should visit armytenmiler.com for more information

Java Summer Specials

Taste the summer with refreshing Frappuccino Summer Specials.  Try the delicious Cookies & Cream, the savory Caramel, or the sweet and creamy Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino today at your local Java Café. All specials end September 6. Java Café locations: Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, BLDG 3774; Kleber Kaserne, BLDG 3232; Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 273; Sembach Kaserne, BLDG 109; and Smith Barracks, BLDG 8661.

Trip schedules available

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation travel schedules for July are available! Take a leisurely bike and boat cruise, go river tubing, a Black Forest tour with shopping and sightseeing, and so much more! For more information on what Baumholder Outdoor Recreation has to offer, contact them at Baumholder Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 8167, 531-3401, 0611-143-531-3401 or visit  Baumholder.armymwr.com.

Cooking with Command

For the upcoming segment, we will be celebrating the Fourth of July with adventurous ice-cream creations dreamed up by local Keystone Club teens! Registration is required by July 2 at 12 pm for this FREE virtual event held on July 2 at 5:30 pm. A link will be posted on the ACS Facebook page prior to the event. To register, contact: Family Advocacy Program, Landstuhl Post, Bldg. 3820, 541-9028, 0611-143-541-9028. For more information please visit Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or baumholder.armymwr.com

Lifting of Appointments

Appointments are no longer necessary for self-help bay usage and oil changes at any of the Auto Skills centers in the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder communities. Appointments will remain for tire services, alignments, and A/C recharge service. For more information please contact: Smith Barracks, BLDG 8434, 531-2949, 0611-143-531-2949; Pulaski, BLDG 2895 493-4167, 0631-3406-4167; Landstuhl, BLDG 3800, 486-7335, 06371-86-7335, or visit Kaiserslautern.armmwr.com or Baumholder.armymwr.com.

The Summer Reading Program

The Rheinland-Pfalz libraries are kicking off their Summer Reading Program online. The theme for this year is “Reading Colors Your World.” To register for Kleber and Landstuhl go to https://rheinland-pfalz.beanstack.org/reader365. To register for Baumholder go to https://usalibarybaumholder.beanstack.org. For more information, contact your local Rheinland-Pfalz Library: Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, 06371-86-7322, 486-7322, Kleber Library, Bldg. 3205, 0631-411-1740, 483-1740 or Baumholder Library, Bldg. 8332, 0611-143-531-2841, 531-2841

Volunteer Coaches for youth sports and fitness BH and KL 

Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Youth Sport Program is seeking those that have a passion for sports and enjoy coaching and mentoring young athletes for the upcoming summer and fall season. We are looking for volunteers willing to step up for the following programs: Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Cross Country, Track & Field, Cheerleading, Archery, Volleyball and Physical Conditioning. For more information contact Baumholder Youth and Sports fitness center: Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, 531- 2938, 0611-143-531-2938 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com. Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819, 486-5784, 06371865784, or visit  kaiserslautrn.armymwer.com

Warrior Zones in Kaiserslautern and Baumholder

The USAG RP Warrior Zones are available in both the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder communities. Open to everyone 18 and over, enjoy a modern and relaxing atmosphere with a bar, video games, movie viewing options, and more. Sembach Kaserne, Bldg. 220, and Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8218.  For more information contact Sembach Kaserne Warrior Zone at 541-9110, 0611-143-541-9110 or Smith Bks. Warrior Zone at 531-2912/2968, 0611-143-531-2912/2968.

Junior Lifeguard Camp 

The Baumholder Aquatic Center is offering a Junior Lifeguarding Camp for children 11-14 years of age. This camp helps introduce participants to lifesaving skills that include CPR, first aid, and AED training. Camp dates vary, running June 1-30. Cost of the course is $150.00. For more information, contact Baumholder Aquatic Center, Bldg. 8897/95, 531-2904, 0611-143-531-2904. Baumholder.armymwr.com

Archery for EFMP Families

If you have a family member enrolled in EFMP, you will not want to miss the amazing archery opportunity just for EFMP members! Archery offers many amazing health benefits to include improved focus, strength, balance and coordination, as well as boosted confidence and mental health! The archery course is at Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167. For more information and to register for this incredible archery opportunity, contact Army Community Service EFMP at 541-9024, 0611-143-541-9024.

CYS Now Hiring

Child & Youth Services needs additional Child and Youth Program Assistants (CYPA) for the Rheinland-Pfalz Military Community to expand programming. CYPAs are needed for all age groups to work directly with children and youth 6 weeks to 18 years of age in Child Development Centers, School Age Centers and Youth Centers. CYS is a wonderful opportunity to start a meaningful career in Early Childhood Education, which can follow you wherever you are stationed. Earn benefits such as funding for college credits, vacation, health insurance, and much more. Receive TOP priority for child care placement and earn 20% off your own child care fees. Even earn a FREE Child Development Associate (CDA) or Youth Practicum Credential through CYS. To apply visit www.usajobs.gov.

Painting with Emiliee

Each month you can create a new masterpiece and pick up some handy tips along the way when you paint your own artwork with Emilee, all from the comfort of your home! Each month will offer a fresh new design that ties in with that month. Cost will vary and covers the cost of the supplies and materials as well as the link to the online class. For more information and registration, contact the Arts & Crafts Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8104, 531-2895, 0611-1433-531-2895.

Army Community Service (ACS) by appointment only or online

The Baumholder (Smith Bks., Bldg. 8666) and Kaiserslautern locations (Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210) are available to you. To maximize social distancing, please call in advance for an appointment. Appointments can be made at both the Kleber and Baumholder offices by calling Mon-Wed and Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thu from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., closed all holidays. For more information, please contact Kaiserslautern ACS on Kleber Kaserne at 541-9000, 0611-143-541-9000 or Baumholder ACS on Smith Bks. at 531-2850, 0611-143-531-2850.