Page 18
Kaiserslautern American
March 28, 2014
MARCH
Mark Your Calendar 2014 Events
» Representatives from the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt will conduct an immigrant visa briefing at 9:30 a.m. today in Bldg. 8660, Room 202, on Smith Barracks. The briefing is designed for military community members who will need an immigrant visa to bring their non-U.S. citizen family members back to the states. Representatives will explain the application process for U.S. immigrant visas and provide information to assist community members in expediting applications and avoiding unnecessary delays. » A pancake breakfast fundraiser is being held to raise funds for the Stuttgart Girl Scouts day camp. The fundraiser takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at The Old Firehouse, Waldburgstrasse 104, 71032 Böblingen (Panzer). Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 years and under. » The Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses’ Association hosts the March “Fun”ction at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Hotel Restaurant Burgschänke, Schlossstrasse 1, 67661 Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken. Come enjoy ’80s bingo. There will be a prize for the best dressed. To receive an invite, email klsareservations@hotmail.com. » Family and MWR offers free vehicle safety checks at the Vehicle Safety Day event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Landstuhl Automotive Skills Center, Bldg. 3800. There will prizes, food vendors and more. » The 86th Mission Support Group is hosting a ’70s themed deployed families roller skating party from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Crossroad Community Center Annex. This event is for families of active-duty Air Force Airmen deployed or TDY for longer than 30 days or on remote tours. RSVP by calling the Ramstein Airman & Family Readiness Center at 480-5100/5900 or 06371-47-5100/5900, or stop by Bldg. 2120 on Ramstein. » KMC Onstage presents its newest show, “Into the Woods.” The Brothers Grimm hit the musical stage with an epic fairy tale where worlds collide. The story follows a baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the king’s festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn
that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. This thrilling and surprising musical is one you definitely do not want to miss! Show dates: 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, and 3 p.m. April 6 and 13. Children under 3 are not permitted to any performance. For reservations, call 483-6626 or 0631-411-6626, or visit KMC Onstage, Bldg. 3232 on Kleber Kaserne, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. » In celebration of National Library Week, come to the Rheinland-Pfalz Library or the Kleber Library April 15 during opening hours for Download Day. This is an opportunity for patrons to get a downloadable book on their personal eDevices, ask questions and learn how to do it themselves. For details, contact the Rheinland-Pfalz Library, Bldg. 3810 on Landstuhl, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322, or the Kleber Branch Library, Bldg. 3205 on Kleber Kaserne, at 483-1740 or 0631-411-1740. » Join the Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses’ Association for a day of touring, shopping and fun at the Stuttgart Spring Fest April 19. The day will start with a visit to the Ludwigsburg Residential Palace, then head downtown for shopping and end at the spring festival. Cost is $25 for members, $40 for non members and $20 for children. Price includes round trip bus fare and the tour of the palace. For details or to RSVP email klsaactivities@hotmail.com by April 5. » Celebrate Easter with an Easter brunch and egg hunt April 20 at Armstrong’s Club, Bldg. 1036 on Vogelweh Housing. First seating will be at 10 a.m. with the egg hunt at 11:30 a.m.; second seating will be at noon with the egg hunt at 1:30 p.m.; final seating will be at 2 p.m. with the egg hunt at 3:15 p.m. Cost is $19.95 for ages 16 and over, $9.95 for ages 5 to 16, and free for 4 and under. Price includes brunch, beverages a small Easter craft for children and an egg hunt for children 10 and under. Advance reservations are required no later than April 14 via Webtrac. For more information, call 0631-350-7919. » Thursdays at the Kazabra Club are Country Star Competition Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bldg. 2057 on Vogelweh. Sing your heart out to a classic country favorite or a new country smash hit. Male and female categories will compete for a weekly $50 gift card. Free and open to all ID cardholders, ages 18 and up. To register, call 489-7261 or 0631-536-7261.
Support Groups
RECEIVE RECE EIV GREAT SAVINGS WITH COUPONS
Checck o Check out the huge variety of coupons coupo oupo po ons n inside The Find-It Guide. Proudly PProu Pr rou oudl dllyy brought b to by
» The Community for Autism Understanding, Support and Education support group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. April 8 in the media center at Vogelweh Elementary School. CAUSE is a support group for members of the community who have an autistic family member to get information and get involved. Register in advance by calling 493-4203 or 0631-3406-4203.
Meetings
» The German-American and International Women’s Club Kaiserslautern holds a playgroup meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday. Join parents from other cultures and enjoy a
coffee together while children play and hear other languages. The fee for each playdate is €2 to cover facility costs. For more information, contact Beatriz Jimenez at playgroup@ gaiwc.com or 0172-7043585, or visit the GAIWC website at www.gaiwc.com. » Members of the KMC Retiree Council will host an open meeting and information seminar from 2 to 4:30 p.m. April 19 at the Ramstein Community Center Annex, Bldg. 411, for all military and civilian retirees and spouses. Representatives from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will discuss the status of current and future medical care for retirees at LRMC. Briefings by the customs office, TRICARE, Veterans Affairs and legal are also planned. For more information about the meeting and information seminar, call 480-5486 or 495-7186.
Classes & Training
» The Kaiserslautern Arts and Crafts Center is hosting an Intro to Quilting class that focuses on one of the oldest and simplest quilting patterns — a rail fence quilt. Ideal for beginners, this quilt is simple and easy to construct. This quilt is constructed of four fabrics in complementary colors. This two-part class meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and April 21 at the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserne. Cost is $50. To sign up or for more information, call 483-6509 or 0631-411-6509. » The Kaiserslautern Arts and Crafts Center is offering Intro to Sewing: Creating a Pillowcase for sewing beginners from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 12 at the Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 3109 on Daenner Kaserner. In this simple class, participants will learn techniques that are necessary for later more advanced classes in quilting and sewing. Cost is $30. To sign up, call 483-6509 or 0631-411-6509.
Baumholder Events
» Enjoy Hilltop Theater’s spin on the lovable classic “Annie.” Follow the tale of a fiery young orphan as she tries to escape a miserable orphanage with the help of a wealthy fellow. Show dates: 7 p.m., today to Sunday. Tickets may be purchased in advance through Hilltop Theater, Bldg. 8218 on Smith Barracks. Call 485-7244 or 0678367244 for details. » Come out to the Rheinlander Community Club for a night of laughter and fun at Comedy Night at 8 p.m. today in Bldg. 8085 on Smith Barracks. Comedians include Lee Adams, Hot Topic and JOB. Cover charge is $12. This event is open to ID cardholders and their guests, ages 18 and older. For more information, contact BOSS at 485-6228 or 067836-6228. » In celebration of Easter, Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, Baumholder CYSS presents the annual Easter Egg Hunt and County Fair April 19. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m., with the fair following immediately after. The fair will include a chili cook-off, a pie bake-off, face painting, relay races, tug-of-war, bouncy castles, cake walks, carnival games, demonstrations and much more. A shuttle bus will be provided from Smith Barracks to Wetzel Kaserne throughout the day, and parking will be available in Upper Wetzel near the skate park and high school. There is no registration required for this free event. For more information, contact Parent Central Services at 485-7003 or 06783-6-7003.