Community Events – October 27, 2023

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Jobs for Soldiers and their Families

Family and MWR has open continuous announcements for a specific shift (weekends/ evenings) for Soldiers and their Family members who are interested in supplementing their income to enhance their financial resiliency. Soldiers interested in these opportunities will need to seek approval from their chain of command as per requirements. These job listings are available on USAjobs, kaiserslautern.armymwr.com and baumholder.armymwr.com.

Holiday Bazaar

The Holiday Bazaar is a shopper’s paradise for all your shopping needs. Join Family & MWR for the Holiday Bazaar from Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Hours of shopping are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. There will be a multitude of vendors offering everything from pottery, antiques, wine, cheese, jewelry, and so much more. All prices in U.S. dollars, with only debit and credit cards accepted. Open to U.S. ID cardholders only. Strollers are welcome. Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to find your unique European gifts for friends and family or for yourself. For details, check out kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

24/7 Sembach Fitness Center Access Now Available

Register now for 24/7 access to the Sembach Physical Fitness Center. To register, stop by the Sembach PFC, Bldg. 105 on Sembach Kaserne, during staffed hours (Mon – Fri: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.) For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Baumholder Aquatic Center Closure

The Baumholder Aquatic Center will be closed Oct. 29 to Jan. 1 for essential tile repairs and annual maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com

New Dates for Big Stage Karaoke at Kazabra Club

Perform Karaoke on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Please note that that if a Comedy Show (once a month) is taking place, Big Stage Karaoke will not take place. Check Kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for comedy night show dates. Food is available from Shawingz, voted the best American Food in Kaiserslautern.

KMC Onstage Theatre Tech Orientation Seminars

The Award-Winning KMC Onstage is hosting four Theatre Tech Orientation Seminars from now to Jan. 25 at the KMC Onstage Mainstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. Cost is $50 for an individual workshop or $160 for all four workshops. Open to ages 14 and older, To find out more, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

AFE Brings the Rush: Pro Blitz Baumholder

The Armed Forces Entertainment, and Family and MWR present AFE Pro Blitz – Indianapolis Colts’ Cheerleaders. Meet and greet NFL the cheerleaders Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Baumholder Warrior Zone, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. This is a free event for ages 18 and older. For more information, visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Caliente Comedy Show

The last comedy show of 2023 is the Caliente Comedy Show Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. The headliner is Katie Green, who is one of the most exciting new voices to hit the United Kingdom comedy scene. The show’s host is Charles Fastiggi, who has taught music in the KMC for the past 10 years and is excited to host his first show. There will be two featured comedians – Hector Ayala III and Laura Lopez. Roverto Mandes Diez, who is an active-duty Soldier, will be the guest comedian. Cost is $10 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and popcorn are now available. For more information, call the Kazabra Club at 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Baumholder Youth Winter Sports Season

The Baumholder Youth Sports Program is seeking volunteers to coach the 2023 Youth Winter Sports Season. Coaches are needed for basketball, ages 5-15, cheerleading, ages 5-15, and bowling, ages 8-15. Benefits include volunteer hours toward awards and promotion, own children enrolled receive up to 100% discount on sports fee, earn signature Baumholder sports swag gear, and have a positive impact on community and the mission. Contact the youth sports and fitness office, Bldg. 8876 on Wetzel Kaserne at 0611-143-531-2937/38. to begin your volunteer coaching journey.

Baumholder Storage Unit Rental

The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation has 32 storage units for $100 per month. The units are 8 feet by 20 feet, and renters will have 24/7 easy access to their units. For more information call Baumholder Outdoor Recreation at 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Hip Hop Night at Kazabra Club

Kazabra Club presents Hip Hop Night, starting Oct. 27, every fourth Friday of the month. Doors open at 7 p.m. with no cover charge. The party starts at 8 p.m. and lasts until 1 a.m. featuring specialty drinks, Hip Hop, R&B, pop-rap, latest hits. For more information, call Kazabra Club, Bldg. 2057, Vogelweh, at 0173-324-7716 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com for more information.

Christmas Markets-Army Outdoor Recreation

Travel to some of Europe’s finest Christmas markets November through December with Baumholder Outdoor Recreation. Call 531-3401 or 0611-143-531-3401 or visit baumholder.armymwr.com

Halloween Weekend at Armstrong’s Club

Celebrate Halloween Weekend at the Armstrong’s Club, Bldg., 1036, on Vogelweh Housing. Halloween-themed Pub Trivia with host Chuck is Friday, Oct. 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. Dance the night away with the best mixes from DJ Smooth at the Halloween Freak Show Party on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call the Armstrong’s Club at 541-9115 or 0631-3406-3993 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Winter Safety Check

Community members can get their vehicles ready for the colder months at the free winter safety checks Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 2859 on Pulaski Barracks. Professionals will check to ensure customers’ POV’s are up to safety standards. The trained staff will be on-hand to inspect tires (condition and air pressure), fluid levels and conditions, wiper blade condition and more. Staff will also explain the German road rules for winter tires and help to prepare winter emergency kits and selling already prepared kits. For more information, call 493-4167 or 0631-3406-4167 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Halloween Bowling Specials

The Strikers Bowling Center is offering Halloween Bowling, Oct. 28 from 4 to 9 p.m. An hour of bowling is $15, and shoes are $3. If patrons are in FULL costume, the shoe rental is free. It will be blacklight bowling with “spooky” Halloween music. Pinsetters Pub are making Halloween themed drinks for patrons, 18 and older, until 10 p.m. For more information, call the Strikers at 531-2834 or 0611-143-531-2834, or baumholder.armymwr.com.

Halloween 5K Costume Fun Run

Dress up in Halloween costume and take part in this free 5K Halloween Fun Run, Oct. 28. Registration is 9 a.m., run start is 10 a.m. Zombies, mummies, dogs, strollers and families are welcome to walk or run the distance. The event takes place at the Special Events Center, Bldg. 237, Rhine Ordnance Barracks. Dogs must be on a leash and zombies are forbidden to attack anyone. The 3 best costumes in two categories, adult and child will win a prize! For more information, contact jana.goode.naf@army.mil or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Halloween Party & Costume Contest

Landstuhl Community Club is hosting a Halloween Party and Costume Contest with a live DJ Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. For adults, 18 and older. Shawingz will have a Halloween special. The Costume Contest is from 8 to 10 p.m. Costume Contest categories will be ‘Most Creative’ and ‘Scariest’ and prizes will be given for the First to Third Place winners ($50, $20, $10). For more information, call the Landstuhl Community Club at 486-7244 or 06371-86-7244, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Halloween Costume Contest Party

Tavern on the Rock is hosting a Halloween Costume Contest Party Oct. 28 starting at 9 p.m. at the Rheinlander Community Center, Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks in Baumholder. Costume signups are from 9 to 11 p.m. at the door. Signup is required to participate in the contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There will be karaoke, food, and drinks. For more information, call the Rheinlander Community Center at 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

DJ Blackout at the Tavern on the Rock

DJ Blackout will be spinning a variety of music at the Tavern on the Rock bar every other Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, call the Rheinlander Community Center at 531-2887 or 0611-143-531-2887, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Bring Your Own Board Game at Strikers Bowling Center

The Pinsetters’ Pub has Bring Your Own Board Game every Friday at 5 p.m. until closing. This is a free event and preregistration is not required. All gamers, 18 and older, are welcome. Food is available at Shawingz until 9 p.m. There are large and small tables provided for game play, and fabulous music to provide the right atmosphere for playing. For more info, call 531-2834 or 0611-143-531-2834, or visit baumholder.armymwr.com.

Friday Pool Tournament

The Landstuhl Community Club hosts a free pool tournament from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, Bldg. 3780 on Landstuhl Post. Sign-up is at 6 p.m., with the tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes are 1st place $50; 2nd place $25; and 3rd place $10. Contestants must be 18 years or older. For more info, call the Landstuhl Community Club at 06371- 86-7244 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Chuck’s Pub Trivia at Armstrong’s Club

Armstrong’s Club announces Chuck’s Pub Trivia every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. This trivia is a professional, multi-media competition with different formats and puzzles for teams to solve. Bring a team or join one. Grand prize is $50For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Big Stage Karaoke at Kazabra

Perform Karaoke on the Big Stage at the Kazabra Club Friday, Sep. 22 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Big stage Karaoke is every Friday night at the Kazabra except when it is a comedy night show. On these nights, there will be karaoke at the Armstrong’s Club. Food is available from Shawingz, voted the best American Food in Kaiserslautern. For more info, call the Kazabra Club at 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261, or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.