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  • LIFESTYLES: Altstadtfest returns to Kaiserslautern July 1-3

    The historical part of Kaiserslautern, called the "Altstadt," will turn into a party zone for the annual Altstadtfest July 1 to 3. For three days and two nights, Steinstrasse and its side streets will be one giant open-air area that will lure more than 150,000 visitors.Kaiserslautern's lord mayor,

  • Get through tick season bite-free

    Summer is here and as the weather warms up, we become more active. The bad news is so do ticks. Ticks are arachnids, closely related to spiders and scorpions. Ticks are also carriers of several diseases, including anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, as

  • LIFESTYLES: Otterberg celebrates spring fest

    Since the middle of the 18th century, every two years, Otterberg celebrates a spring fest. This year, it will begin June 18 and ends June 20 .The local mayor and Spring Queen Laura I. will officially open the event at 7 p.m. June 18, in front of the Abbey Church. The inthronement of the spring queen

  • Corpus Christi Day is Thursday

    Thursday is a religous holiday, "Fronleichnam," or Corpus Christi Day. Roman-Catholics in Germany and Europe celebrate the church fest, which is observed 10 days after Pentecost. In some but not all German states, Fronleichnam is an official holiday. Stores, banks and official institutions are

  • Airmen experience teamwork in the Alps

    Looking for something a little different to do with your weekend? Want to get out and see a side of Europe that's a little off the beaten path and at the same time have some fun while getting to know your co-workers outside the shop? Last month, 10 members from the 86th Medical Operations Squadron,

  • Adventure trip offers fun for the whole family

    The village of Stahlberg in the Donnersberg area will host this year's family event "Adenture trip Moscheltal" 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 12.Stahlberg and other communities located in the valley called Moscheltal will offer a diversified entertaining program including former craftsmanship

  • LIFESTYLES: Germans observe Pentecostal traditions

    June 12 and 13, Germans observe "Pfingsten," or Pentecost. It's a religious fest and June 13 called Pentecost Monday, is an official holiday in Germany. Stores, banks and official institutions will be closed.Pentecost comes from the Greek word "pentekoste" which means 50th. Christians celebrate

  • Composing a Masterpiece: NATO Fest 2011

    Hundreds of military members from seven countries have been preparing for this Saturday night for weeks. The venue is set and tickets are on sale. Bands from all over Europe will team up for the biennial NATO Music Festival, held at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion, foot-ball stadium, Kaiserslautern,

  • LIFESTYLES: Welcome to a journey to a fascinating mineral event

    The Freisen Mineral Club will sponsor its 28th annual International Mineral Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5 in Freisen's town hall, called Bruchwaldhalle. For centuries, the Idar-Oberstein, Baumholder and Freisen regions have been known for their exceptional mineral deposits. The mining of gemstones -