Mark Your Calendar – Aug. 28, 2015

Events

» The Back to School Exceptional Family Member Program Fest will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pulaski Park. The fest will include free food, games and face-painting. The event is designed for families with special needs and professionals who work with EFMP families; open to the entire community. RSVPs are recommended. Contact Sonny Valdez at 493-4091 or 0631-3406-4091 or email sonny.g.valdez.ctr@mail.mil.

» The Kaiserslautern West Pfalz Ski Club will hold its annual free pizza party from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bistrorante Paradox located in the village of Ramstein-Miesenbach on Bahnhofstr. 2. The pizza party is open to all U.S. and international military, civilians and family members in the KMC. For details, visit www.kwestpfalzskiclub.com.

» September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Sign up for a free library card at Rheinland-Pfalz Landstuhl Library during the month of September, and you will be entered to win a prize. Your library card gives you access to books, movies, CDs, downloadables and more. To sign up, stop by Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810.

» Recruitment for College Night Reps takes place Sept. 23 for those interested in coming out to represent their college or university. This event attracts more than 1,000 high school students, making it one of the largest military events in Europe. Individuals will provide information and materials and answer questions about their college or university. Registration deadline is Tuesday. To find out more about becoming a representative, call 493-4123 or 0631-3406-4123.

» A Non-Appropriated Funds Vehicle Auction will take place Tuesday to Sept. 15. Vehicles will be staged at the Pulaski Barracks Lemon Lot, the parking lot adjacent to the Pulaski Express gas station. Bids may be submitted at Pulaski Automotive Skills Center during opening hours. All bidders and purchasers must be in possession of a valid U.S. Army Europe license. Vehicles are sold as is; no warranties or guarantees included. Bids below the minimum asking price will not be considered. Winners do not need to be present to win. To view vehicles and download a bid form, visit
kaiserslautern.armymwr.com. For details, call 0172-572-3131.

» The Sunny Coyote Volksmarching Club is hosting a bus trip to the Vianden, Luxemburg IVV walk Sept. 27. Price: €25 per person. For details and to sign up and pay, email info@sunny-coyote.de.

KMC Onstage

KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact Nate Records at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at nathan.d.records.naf@mail.mil. To reserve tickets, visit http://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or by calling 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.

» KMC Onstage presents Junie B. Jones: Show dates: 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and  Sept. 11 and 12; and 3 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 13. Advance reservations are recommended.

» Open auditions for Dracula: Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Auditions open to ages 18 and older. Needed: six men and four women. Scripts are available to check out in advance.

» Open Auditions for Mary Poppins: 7 p.m. Sept. 22 and 23 for ages 7 to 18 and 8 p.m. for adults. Performance in need of 20 actors. No previous experience required. Come prepared with a short song and sheet music. Scripts are available to check out in advance.

» Introduction to Sewing: 1 to 3 p.m. every Saturday from Oct. 17 to Nov. 21. Decorated, experienced costume volunteers teach you how to sew. Cost: $75 per student; $50 if you use your own sewing machine. Open to ages 12 and older; children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Armstrong’s Club Events

Armstrong’s Club is located in Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Family Housing. Call 0631-354-9986 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.

» Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Sept. 19: Kick-off party at the pub with live band Borinkuba; Oct. 3: a Double Six Traditional Domino Tournament. Players play in pairs. Sign-up no later than Sept. 11. No fee to participate. Winning couple receives $200; Oct. 17: The winning couple in each dance category, salsa, bachata and merengue, receives $100. No fee to participate. Sign-ups will be held from 9 to 11 p.m. the night of the event.

» Old School Hip-Hop and R&B Party: 9 p.m. Sept. 12. Nothing but old-school favorites will be spun by disc jockey Big Money.

» Oktoberfest: Sept. 25 and 26. Free pretzels and specials with every purchase. Karaoke and disc jockey on both days. “Dirndls” and “Lederhosen,” Bavarian-style clothing, are encouraged but not required.

» Small Tab Tuesdays: 5 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday play a game of pool or pick your favorite jam on the jukebox while enjoying specials.

» Trivia Wednesdays: 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.

» Throwback Thursdays: 7 p.m. every other Thursday, listen to hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today.

» Karaoke Fridays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every Friday show off your singing skills and socialize in a fun environment.

» Latin Fusion Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every other Saturday.

Kazabra Club Events

Kazabra Club is located in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Call 489-7261 or 0631-636-7261 for details. Unless otherwise stated, events have no cover charge and are open to all ID cardholders and their guests, 18 and over.

» Country Karaoke: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. every other Friday. Sing your favorite country hit and take a spin on the mechanical bull Tornado.

» Texas Hold ’em: 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. Buy-in is $25. Register and buy-in by 7 p.m.

» Country Nights: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. Dance lessons take place from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.

» K-town Coverall Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday play progressive bingo to win up to $7,500. New players get a free card with the purchase of a bingo pack or bring a new player and both players receive a free card with the purchase of any bingo pack.

» Sunday Sports: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. Enjoy 50 cent wings and $1 hot dogs and take part in fun sports trivia.

Jobs

» A USA Jobs workshop takes place from 10 a.m. to noon today. Want to learn more about finding a government job? Get the one-up on competition with hands-on instruction and assistance from an Employment Readiness expert. RSVP required. Class meets on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

Support Groups

» Comfort Measures and Relaxation for Childbirth takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. the third Friday of every month. Bring a partner or friend, water and wear comfortable clothes. Topics include: massage and acupressure, positions for labor, use of tools such as the birth ball, meditation and focusing techniques, aromatherapy and hot and cold therapies. Class meets at the Vogelweh Fitness Center in the Spin Room. For more information, call the New Parent Support Program at 493-4659 or 0631-3406-4659.

»  A Breast-feeding Support Group class takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday. This informational class covers topics such as breast-feeding, sleeping and normal newborn behavior and features guest speakers. Class meets at Landstuhl Library, Bldg. 3810. For more details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» Newborn Network meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday. Come and socialize in a coffee shop setting, meet other moms of newborns and infants up to age 1 and discuss ages and stages, community resources and other parenting related topics. No preregistration necessary. Newborn Network meets at the Java Cafe on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 273. For details, call the New Parent Support Program at 493-4659 or 0631-3406-4659.

Meetings

» An Emergency Placement Care informational meeting is from 1 to 2 p.m. every third Wednesday of every month on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. Are you interested in providing a valuable resource for our community? Join Army Community Services for this informative discussion on becoming an EPC provider and learn about the program and its basic requirements. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» The Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday at the Ramstein South Side Chapel for a “Stitch and Gab.” Participants can join in and bring their latest projects while spending time with fellow stitchers and getting some “quilt therapy.” For more information, visit www.rpqg.eu.

Classes and Training

» Spouse Sponsorship training takes place from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 8. This course helps spouse sponsors fulfill their role as sponsors for incoming spouses. This is the family friendly version of the regular Sponsorship Training course. Spouses are welcome to attend with small children. Class meets in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

» An Infant Massage class takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6. This class provides hands-on instruction of infant massage strokes to promote bonding, attachment and physical and emotional benefits to babies. Sign-up is limited, interested participants should register in advance. Class meets in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barraks, Bldg. 2926. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 0631-3406-4203.

» Thrifty Travels Around Europe class takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17. Ready to travel around Europe on a budget? Come to this one-hour brown bag session and learn how to save money when you travel. Class meets in the Yellow Ribbon Room on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. For details, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.

Baumholder Events

» Yappy Hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rheinlander Convention Center outdoor area. Bring your furry friend to Tavern on the Rock’s Yappy Hour and you and your dog can enjoy games, a special session with the Outdoor Recreation dog trainer, a dog agility course and a complimentary dog treat. Dogs must be on a leash and be up to date on vaccinations. For details, contact Tavern on the Rock, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8085, at 485-7345 or 06783-6-7345.