Community Events – May 30, 2025

Treasure Hunt at the Summer Bazaar!

Get ready for a shopping adventure at the Summer Bazaar, happening Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8 at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks! Discover an exciting mix of vendors offering everything from handcrafted pottery and antiques to fine wine, gourmet cheese, dazzling jewelry, and so much more. Shop ‘til you drop from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. All items are priced in U.S. dollars — debit and credit cards only. Open to U.S. ID cardholders, and yes — strollers are welcome! It’s the perfect chance to snag unique European treasures for family, friends, or just to treat yourself. Learn more at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

250th Army Celebration: Boxing-Rumble on The Rock

Registration for active-duty military members to box in the 250th Army Celebration: Boxing-Rumble on The Rock is now to June 11.  The registration form is on the event at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. The event starts at 5 p.m. on June 14 at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks. Doors open at 4 p.m. Cost to attend is $10. Children under 12 are free to attend. For limited availability, there will be VIP seating available for $125 for a table of five people. Tickets must be purchased in advance via QR code on baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslauten.armymwr.com. For more information, please contact: dwaine.m.thomas.naf@army.mil.

Thursday Night Comedy Show

Featured BBC Comedian, Shane Callaghan headlines the Thursday Comedy Show June 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Featured comedians are Fay Walsh, who appeared on Comedy Central, and German Comedian Philipp Leinenbach. 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.

U.S. Army 250th Birthday 5k Run

Army Family and MWR will proudly host a free 5k run in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family and MWR Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. The distance of 5K can be walked or run. Dogs, strollers and families are welcome. First place finishers in the male, female and child categories will receive a prize. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the run starts 10 a.m. at the Special Events Center. 

U.S. Army 250th Birthday Golf Scramble

Registration for the U.S. Army 250th Birthday Golf Scramble is now to June 14. The birthday scramble will be Saturday, June 14, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Golf Course, Bldg. 8888 on Wetzel Kaserne.  This is a nine-hole golf scramble. Cost is $25 for those who register for the scramble BEFORE June 6 and $30 for those who register from June 7 to14 registrations. The birthday celebration will begin after the scramble and will feature a barbecue, refreshments and a complimentary piece of birthday cake, after singing the Army song!

A Midsummer Night’s Bowl

Celebrate the first night of summer with midnight bowling June 21 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Strikers Bowling Center, Bldg. 8185 on Smith Barracks. Ages 18 and older only. Cost is $18 per person, which includes unlimited bowling, shoes, finger foods and nonalcoholic beverages. The bar will be open during the event, and pajamas are encouraged. 

“Adventures Begin Here” at Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation is thrilled to invite you to an exhilarating event on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pulaski Park on Pulaski Barracks. This free event serves as an opportunity to showcase tons of information about excursions and programs that Outdoor Recreation offers. There will be contests with amazing prizes, interactive equipment display, fun activities for all ages, dog obedience training and community engagement. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

Unit Level Soccer Season

The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Intramural Sports Program announces the 2025 Unit Level Soccer Season from June 24 to Aug. 14 for the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Military Communities. Registration for both communities is now until May 31. Letters of Intent are available at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center for the Baumholder community, and the Kleber Physical Fitness Center for the Kaiserslautern community. Mandatory Coaches meeting is June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hall of Champions or Kleber PFCs.  For questions, call 493-2087 or 0631-340-493-2087 in Kaiserslautern, or 531-2925 or 0611-143-531-2925 in Baumholder. For more details, visit baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Bowling under the Neon Lights

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign will showcase Bowling under the Neon Lights on May 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Striker’s Bowling Center, Bldg. 8105 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder.  Strong B.A.N.D.S. showcases events in the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities now until June 7. Find events at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Early Bird Enrollments for Youth Sports

Family and MWR Youth Sports are offering Early Bird Fall Sports Enrollments Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Fall Sports will be Soccer; Volleyball; Cross Country; Cheer; Flag Football and Tackle Football. Children must have a current Child & Youth Services (CYS) Registration and Sports Physical on file. New registrations or re-registrations cannot be accommodated this day but can be done starting  June 2 at Parent Central Services. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.mil.

SKIES Irish Dance Classes

Register your child now for SKIES Unlimited Irish Dance Classes for ages 4 to 18 at the SKIES Bldg. 3819 on Landstuhl Post. Summer camps are currently offered for the following dates: June 16 to 25, Monday to Wednesday, and July 8 to 31, Tuesday to Thursday. All participants must be registered with Army MWR Child and Youth Services.  For enrollments, more information, registration for Irish Dance, visit webtrac.mwr.army.mil or call 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.    

Summer Reading Program 2025

Register for the free 2025 Summer Reading Program:  “Level Up” with your USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Libraries:  Baumholder, Kleber and Landstuhl.  All ages may register to participate at any one of the Garrison Libraries or online.  Register and start logging your minutes to earn cool prizes. Prize pick-up begins with the library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff on Tuesday, June 10. Find out more at baumholder.armymwr.com or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

SKIES Soccer Summer Camps
and Classes

Register your child now for SKIES Unlimited Soccer Summer Camps and Classes for youth ages 2 to 16.    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.

Ultimate Frisbee 101 Summer Camp Registration

Registration for the free Ultimate Frisbee 101 Summer Camp is now to June 14, or when slots are full. Kaiserslautern Youth Sports is offering the Frisbee Camp for ages 10 to 15 on Landstuhl Post. Camp days are Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.  For more information and to register, visit Parent Central Services, Room 123 in Bldg. 162 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, or call 541-9065/66/67 or 06-1114-3541-9065/66/67, or visit webtrac.mwr.army.mil or kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.  Parent Central Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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. New sessions are: May 21 to June 18; and 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.   

Pulaski Auto Skills Summer Hours

Summer hours will start June 1 and end Sep. 30 at the Pulaski Auto Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. The hours for the Craft Shop will be extended to 7 p.m. Oil changes will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday hours will remain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons can also utilize the wands wash and vacuum cleaners during this time. Find the summer hours on kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. 

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.

Wibit Inflatable Obstacle Course

The Aquatic Center, Bldg. 8897/95 on Wetzel Kaserne in Baumholder, has a Wibit inflatable Obstacle Course for rent. Price for inflatables is $100 flat fee for two hours plus the $75 an hour Pool Rental Fee. For more information, call 531-2904/2920 or 0611-143-531-2904/2920, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Family and 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 Intramural 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.