Mark Your Calendar – Sept. 9, 2016

Events

» As part of their ongoing series on entrepreneurship, the Atlantic Academy Rheinland-Pfalz, in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, the American-German Business Club Kaiserslautern and the Wirtschaftsfoerderung Kaiserslautern, will sponsor the next installment of the series from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the Business Innovation Center, Trippstadter Strasse 110, 67663 Kaiserslautern. The topic of the luncheon will be “How Political Decisions and International Agreements Affect Our Life and Business.” Heinz Seiller will discuss the implications that international agreements and politics can have on a local business. There will also be a Q-and-A session. Admission to this event is free. Participants should bring their own lunch.

» Join the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program for the Purple Gala to raise awareness about domestic violence. This year’s theme is “All people working together can end domestic abuse.” Speak up and be part of the solution. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 21 at Armstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Housing, Bldg. 1036. Come together for a great cause, hear inspirational speeches by local representatives and wear purple to promote domestic violence awareness. Semiformal dress is required, no military uniforms. Free tickets are available through ACS in Kaiserslautern by calling 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000 and ACS in Baumholder by calling 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188. Child care will be available through the Landstuhl Child Development Center Parents’ Night Out for $16 per child. Space is limited; register in advance. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

KMC Onstage

KMC Onstage is located in Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne. For more information, contact Eric Danzeiser at 483-6252 or 0631-411-6252 or via email at eric.e.danzeiser.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.

» “The Guys”: 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. 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.

» Little Black Dress Party: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. Put on your favorite black dress and come to Armstrong’s Club to enjoy music by DJ J-Smooth, specials and dancing.

» Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Party: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 17. Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy live music featuring the Latin band Borinkuba, dancing and specials.

» Oktoberfest Party: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sept. 24. The pub will transform into a Bavarian atmosphere in honor of the traditional German festival. Enjoy pretzels, specials and great hits from a live DJ. Dirndls and Lederhosen are encouraged, but not required.

» 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.

» Latin Saturdays: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month.

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: Sept. 18. Doors open at 1 p.m.; tournament begins at 3 p.m. This tournament is perfect for all avid players in the KMC area. Buy-in: $80 in advance, $95 at the door. Free finger food for all participants.

» 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 Sept. 23 and 30 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 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

» he U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Kazabra Club on Vogelweh, Bldg. 2057. This job fair will allow job seekers to make contact with employers who have positions to fill. Department of Defense contractors and government agencies will be present. There will be a special Military Spouse Preference Briefing given by Air Force Civilian Personnel Advisory Center at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

Support Groups

» Basic Training for New Parents will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. Get all of the tools you need to be the best new 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 register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

» ScreamFree Parenting will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. This class teaches parents how to navigate the stresses and challenges of parenthood by applying informative principles that allow them to grow up and calm down. For the location and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

Meetings

» Multicultural Spouses Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. Join fellow spouses for a fun and interactive club that promotes diversity and networking. Feel free to bring a dish to share with the group. For more information and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

Classes and Training

» Spouse Sponsorship Training will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. This course will help spouse sponsors fulfill their role as a sponsor for incoming spouses. Feel free to attend with small children. For more information and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

» Smooth Move will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday on Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3210. This informative class provides detailed information about the permanent change of station process. Topics covered are relocation stress factors, special assignments, shipment of household goods and more. For more information and to register, contact Army Community Service at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

» Sponsorship Training will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Landstuhl Learning Center, Bldg. 3718. 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 in available. This training is open to Soldiers, civilians and spouses who will act as sponsors. For more information and to register, contact ACS at 483-9000 or 0631-411-9000.

Baumholder Events

» USA Jobs Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at the Digital Learning Facility. Want to learn more about finding a government job? Get the one up on competition with hands on instruction and assistance from our Employment Readiness expert. RSVP is required. For more information, call Army Community Service at 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.

» DADS 101 will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Army Community Service  building on Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8746. This is a crash course for new and expecting dads, taught by an experienced dad. Topics include preparing for fatherhood, surviving the first few weeks, caring for your baby, ways to keep your baby safe and more. For more information, call ACS at 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.

» Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is offering free vehicle safety checks as part of the Winter Safety Day event from 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12. Mechanics will spend a minimum of 10 minutes per vehicle and review all components to ensure that your vehicle can properly pass an inspection and to better prepare you for winter driving. Open to ID cardholders with a U.S. Army Europe-plated vehicle. No registration is required, just swing by Automotive Skills Center with your vehicle for a free safety check. For more information, contact Automotive Skills Center on  Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8438, at 485-6344 or 06783-6-6344.

» Single Parent Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the Wiggles and Giggles room on Clinic Kaserne, Bldg. 8747. Join Family Advocacy Program for this educational class to examine services and tools to aid in successful parenting. Feel free to bring a lunch. For more information, call Army Community Service at 485-8188 or 06783-6-8188.