Mark Your Calendar – March 4, 2016

Events

» Asian and antique furniture auction sponsored by the Ramstein Elementary School Parent Teacher Association will take place Saturday in the RES gym, Bldg. 996. A silent auction of approximately 100 different items will kick off this unique event at 10 a.m. Bidding will begin on the other items at 11 a.m. and run until everything is sold. This event is open to all ID cardholders. For safety reasons, this is an adult only event. Items for auction include Asian furniture, lamps, hand-tied rugs, screens and other decorative porcelain pieces from Asia and Tibet. All payment must be made in U.S. dollars, checks, money orders or credit cards. The proceeds will go to the RES-PTA to support school activities and enrichment programs benefitting all RES students.

» A bazaar with children’s clothes, toys, baby equipment and shoes will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12 at Villa Winzig kindergarten, which is located on Dansenberger Strasse 32 in 67661 Kaiserslautern-Dansenberg. Villa Winzig is known for its English teaching project. There will be beverages, coffee, homemade cakes and snacks. Net profits will go to the kindergarten.

» Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club is hosting “Make it, Bake it, Fake it,” a social event, at 9:30 a.m. March 16 at the Ramstein Officers’ Club. Members’ homemade donated items will be auctioned to the highest bidder for this exciting annual fundraiser.  Come join us, bring an item to auction, and good luck on bidding. Reservations are required by Thursday. For more details and to reserve a spot, visit www.ramsteinosc.org.

» A Mother’s Day mini bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 25 through 28 at Heaton Hall in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The bazaar will feature a variety of exquisite European gift ideas. Get your Mother’s Day shopping done in one spot. All prices will be in U.S. dollars. Cash, check and debit will be accepted. Open to ID cardholders only. For more information, call 493-4106 or 0631-3406-4106.


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 www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com, visit KMC Onstage from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626.

» Open Auditions for “Avenue Q”: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. A small mixed-gender and -race cast is needed, ages 17 and older. Have a short song prepared and sheet music for an accompanist. Wear clothing that allows you to move freely. No advance sign-up required. Show dates will be: May 20 and 21 and June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12.

» KMC Onstage Presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged”): 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne, Bldg. 3109. Advance reservations are recommended.


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.

» St. Patrick’s Day party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m March 19. The evening will feature a live DJ, great music and food, and drinks available for purchase.

» Easter Brunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27. A delicious hot buffet will feature a carving station with assorted meats, an omelet and waffle station, a delectable dessert buffet, and an optional Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. The Easter Bunny will also be present for photos. Cost: $19.95 for adults; $9.95 for children 5 to 16 years old; and free for children 4 and under. Limited seating available; reservations are recommended. Tickets may be purchased at any Java Cafe in the KMC, at Armstrong’s Club from 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, or online via WebTrac. For more information, visit
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.

» 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.

» Poker tournament: March 13. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the tournament begins at 3 p.m. There is a minimum $1,000 guaranteed payout. Buy-in: $80 in advance or $95 at the door. Rebuy-in: $50. Free finger food will be provided to participants. Space is limited; register in advance.

» 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 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 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

» USA Jobs Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today and March 18 on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2917. 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 or 0631-3406-4203.


Support Groups

» A 13-week grief share program is being sponsored by the LRMC Chaplain’s Office. If you’ve lost someone close to you or know someone who has, this program is for you. Grief Share is a support group where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. The spring series begins at 6:30 p.m. March 15. For more information and to register, call 590-5713 or 06371-9464-5713.

» Basic Training for New Parents will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 14 at Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. Get all the tools you need to be the best parent you can be. Enjoy special guest speakers and receive all of the latest information on infant safety, feeding a newborn, soothing methods, infant CPR, bonding and attachment and more. For more information and to enroll, call 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.


Meetings

» The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club is holding a welcome coffee at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the E Club, downstairs. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been with ROSC for a few months, years or are brand new, come join for coffee and conversation. For more information, visit the ROSC website at www.ramsteinosc.org.

» The Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 18 at the Ramstein Middle School. This month’s program features a trunk show by Gaby Tobin from Patchwork Himmel in Gruenstadt. She will share her tips and techniques for machine quilting.


Classes and Training

» Military Saves free financial workshops will be held today and Monday at Heaton Hall in LRMC in celebration of Military Saves Week. Workshops are as follows:

• 10:30 a.m. today — Saving and Investing
• 11:30 a.m. today — Take Control of Your Finances
• 12:30 p.m. today — Home Sweet Home Buying
• 11 a.m. Monday — Stretching Your Money in a Tight Economy
• Noon Monday — Understanding Your Thrift Savings Plan

Personal Financial Counselors will also be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday for individual financial counseling sessions. PFCs are certified as Accredited Financial Counselors or Certified Financial Planners. Session availability may be limited on the day of the event. Contact Army Community Service to schedule an individual financial session, 493-4203; 0631-3406-4203. Session availability may be limited on the day of the event.

» A family cupcake decorating class will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Ramstein Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 552, for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Cost is $35 per family and includes a cupcake tip kit. Students will need to bring 12 cupcakes, not iced, and Wilton icing. Open to all ages.


Baumholder Events

» Baumholder Library’s annual Easter Family Film Fest will take place from 2:30 to 5 p.m. March 17. This “eggstravaganza” will kick off at 2:30 p.m. with an Easter themed craft followed by an Easter movie at 3:30 p.m. Open to children ages 4 and older and their parents. No registration is required. For more information, contact Baumholder Library, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8332, at 485-8851 or 06783-6-8851.

» The annual Easter egg hunt hosted by Child, Youth and School Services will be held at 11 a.m. March 26 at Iron Soldier Park on Smith Barracks. Children, ages 2 to 13 years old, and their parents are invited to this fun age-specific egg hunt. The Easter bunny will be present for photos so bring a camera. No registration required for this free event. For more information, contact Parent Central Services on Wetzel Kaserne, Bldg. 8876, at 485-7003 or 06783-6-7003.

» Conversational German courses are offered in two levels: beginner and intermediate. Participants will gain a better understanding of the written and verbal German language. All course materials are provided to students free of charge. Classes run in eight-week semesters. Advanced registration is required. For details, call 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.