Sports and leisure
Photos by Lisa Young
Cub Scout Bowlathon
Members of Cub Scout Pack 65 enjoy a day of bowling during a fundraiser at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center Nov. 16. The Scouts raised funds through pledges for Scouting activities and earned their bowling pin by explaining the rules of the game.
Things to do . . . Things to do . . . Things to do
Both the Cappuccino Casino and Wiesbaden Entertainment Center host New Year’s Eve parties Dec. 31 starting at 8
Head to the Strasbourg Christmas Market Dec. 14; Paris Dec. 14-15; the Nuernberg Christmas Market Dec. 21; Tropical Island Galaxy in the Black Forest Dec. 21-22; Greece and Italy Dec. 22 to Jan. 2; or Calella, Spain, Dec. 27 to Jan. 2 with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation. Call civ (0611) 705-5760 for more information.
Christmas Cabaret
Christmas Market time
The town of Rüdesheim on the Rhein River holds a Christmas Cabaret and ballroom party Dec. 21 at the Mein Bahnhof (Rheinstr. 3). Cost is €26. Visit www.ruedesheimer-weihnachts-cabaret.de.
Bus to Christmas market
Hop on the free Hochheim Christmas Market bus Dec. 7 to enjoy the holiday offerings at the market. Community members can catch the bus at the Army Lodge in Hainerberg Housing at 3 and 5 p.m. or at the Clay Kaserne Main Gate at 3:15 and 5:15 p.m. Buses will depart from the market to return
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Celebrate the season with a visit to a traditional German Christmas market. Nearby ones are in Wiesbaden through Dec. 23, Frankfurt through Dec. 22, Mainz through Dec. 24, Idstein Dec. 6-8, Eltville through Jan. 1, Ruedesheim through Dec. 22 and Hochheim Dec. 6-8.
Herald Union
Seligenstadt
New Year’s bashes
Outdoor Rec getaways
to Hainerberg and Clay Kaserne at 6 and 8 p.m.
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Wiesbaden’s Amelia Earhart Playhouse presents the popular musical “Babes in Toyland” Dec. 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22. Show times are Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Call civ (0611) 816-2473 for reservations.
Wiesbaden’s Child, Youth and School Services offers a host of Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills classes including violin, piano, guitar, ballet, contemporary dance, tae kwon do, swimming and driving. Call Parent Central Services at civ (0611) 705-7928 for details.
Join the USO at a special concert by the Hessen Polizei Orchestra Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hainerberg Chapel. Head to the Hainerberg Food Court Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to take photos with Santa. Rhein Main Area USOs offer trips to Bastogne: Battle of the Bulge Dec. 7; Prague Christmas Market Express Dec. 7; Cologne Christmas Markets Dec. 7; Mosel River Christmas Markets Dec. 8; Paris Express Dec. 14; Frankfurt Christmas Market Dec. 14; Trier Christmas Market Dec. 14; Ludwigsburg and Stuttgart Christmas Markets Dec. 15; Heidelberg Christmas Market Dec. 21 and Christmas magic in Grado, Italy; Dec. 23-28. Stop by any area USO
or call civ (0611) 4080-106 for more information.
December 8 + 15
‘Babes in Toyland’
SKIES classes
USO highlights
at the monastery
The USO brings a wealth of special guests, including members of the Duck Dynasty cast — Jep and Willie Robertson, professional athletes Adam LaRoche and Matt Light, Grammy winner Bridget Kelly and radio personality Nephew Tommy — to Wiesbaden for a special event in the Wiesbaden Fitness Center Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. The event is free to all U.S. ID cardholders.
p.m. The WEC party, costing $12.50 includes a live video DJ, champagne toast, party favors, finger foods and more. The Cappuccino Casino bash features free snacks, giveaways and DJ Stan.
christmas market
USO special tour
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