Mark Your Calendar – Aug. 5, 2016

Events

» A block party will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Ramstein Enlisted Club. There will be bouncy castles, face painting, games, prizes, BBQ food, a demonstration by the K-9 unit and exhibits by the fire department and security forces. The event is free and open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders and their invited guests. Club members can also enjoy free food and drawings.

» The 2016 Army arts and crafts contest is open for entries through Aug. 12. The contest is open to active-duty Soldiers, family members, retirees and Army civilians. There are 10 categories for the contest: ceramic art, digital art, drawings, fiber art, glass art, metal art, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, paintings and wood art. For more information and to find out how you can enter to win, visit www.rheinland-pfalz.armymwr.com.

» A Holy Family Catholic Community picnic will take place Aug. 28 at Pulaski Park. The event will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. The 9 a.m. Mass at Ramstein North Chapel will not be held that day. Food and games will be offered after mass at the picnic. There is the chance to sign up for religious education, ministries and organizations such as Catholic Women of the Chapel, Knights of Columbus and Catholic Young Adults. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/RamsteinCatholicCommunity.

» The second Armstrong’s Club Beer Fest hosted by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Army and Air Force Exchange Service will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2 and 1 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3. Sample exclusive beers from around the world, enjoy food and festivities, take advantage of product sales at discounted prices and attend optional educational seminars on beer production and history. Cost: $19.95 per day or $34.95 for a two-day ticket. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets will be available at the Ramstein and Pulaski express stores, Armstrong’s Club, every Java Cafe in the KMC and online via WebTrac. For more information, contact Armstrong’s Club, Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036, at 0631-350-7919.

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.

» End of summer luau: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Aug. 13. Finish off the summer in style at the Armstrong’s Club. Enjoy specials, a live DJ and a fun tropical theme.

» A Taste of Germany: 5 p.m. every Monday at Castello’s Snack Bar inside of Armstrong’s Club. Indulge in traditional and delicious German meals for $5 per plate. The meals vary each week; menus available at www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

» 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.

» Tropical Latin Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every first and third Saturday in June through August.

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.

» Crazy Cash Bingo: Aug. 14. Doors open at 1 p.m. Buffet is at 2 p.m. Games begin at 3 p.m. Buy-in is $100.

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

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

» Sunday Bingo: 3 p.m. every Sunday. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo packs start at $30. Prizes will be based upon participation. Play the progressive game for a chance to win up to $10,000.

Jobs

» USA Jobs Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 and 26 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 8280. 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. For more information and to enroll in the next available class, call 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

» A civilian job fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Heaton auditorium at Landstuhl Regioal Medical Center. Resumes will be accepted for current and anticipated vacancies for nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, MRI technicians, social workers, psychologists and IT specialists. Representatives from those job categories will be on hand to accept resumes and meet with applicants. Job vacancies are available only for U.S. citizens. All current and future job opens at LRMC are posted on USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants attending the job fair are encouraged to create an account and have their resume available on USAJOBS. Non-U.S. government ID cardholders need to be signed in and escorted by an ID cardholder to gain access to the installation and attend the event.

Support Groups

» It Takes Two – Marriage Enrichment Series will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 16 and 23 on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. Join Army Community Service for a special two-part series and explore various paths to better communication, effective listening and understanding. Bring your lunch and take advantage of this great opportunity. For more information, call ACS at 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

» Chill Skills for Teens will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. In this class, teens explore what anger and stress are, how to identify them and tools to minimize the effects. For more information, call Army Community Service at 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

» Letting Go – Tips and Techniques to Tame Your Temper will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25 on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. This two-part class explores what anger and aggression are and their differences. Learn how to recognize cues and triggers of anger, as well as how to appropriately express this emotion. Registration required. For more information, call call Army Community Service at 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

» Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and then every other Thursday. Join Family Advocacy Program for this educational class to examine services and tools that will aid in successful parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. Class meets in Halftime Sports Bar, Landstuhl Community Club, Bldg. 3780. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

» Dads 101: A Crash Course for New and Expecting Dads meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. This is a class for dads, by dads. Learn from experienced dads in this informational class. Topics include preparing for fatherhood, surviving the first few weeks, caring for your new baby, ways to keep your baby safe and more. For more information and to enroll, call Army Community Service at 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

Meetings

» An Exceptional Family Member Program playgroup meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first Wednesday of every month at Vogelweh Community Center, Bldg. 2059. This playgroup is a great way for parents of toddlers to get to know each other and teach their children to interact with others. Open to nonschool-aged children with special needs. For more information, call Army Community Service at 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

Classes and Training

» Sponsorship training will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2926. This course will help you fulfill the role as a sponsor for incoming personnel. Units sending students to training are required to pre-register with Army Community Service to ensure that a unit-specific sign-in roster is available. This training is open to Soldiers, civilians and spouses who will act as sponsors. For more information and to register, call ACS at 493-4203, 0631-3406-4203, 483-7344 or 0631-411-7344.

Baumholder Events

» The BOSS Texas Hold ’em tournament will be held today at the Warrior Zone. Initial buy-in, $20; Rebuy and add-on opportunities, $10. Register and buy-in by 7 p.m. Open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Prizes include: $200 to the overall winner and $100 to the runner-up. For more information, contact the BOSS office, 485-6228 or 06783-6-6228.

» Hilltop Theater presents “The Dixie Swim Club”: 7 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Reserve tickets in advance through Hilltop Theater on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8218, at 485-7244 or 06783-6-7244.

» Dance the night away at the BOSS Hip Hop Night Aug. 18. The night will feature the hottest classic and new hip-hop hits. Doors open at 7 p.m. Open to single and unaccompanied Service Members and their guests, ages 18 and older. Cover charge: $5. Cost includes admission, food and one beverage. For more information, contact the BOSS office on Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8106, at 485-6228 or 06783-6-6228.

» Smooth Move Workshop will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18. Are you ready for your permanent-change-of-station move to a new duty location or to leave the service? Let Army Community Service help you make a smooth transition. RSVP is required. Class meets at ACS Building, Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8746. To register, call the ACS mainline at 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.