Fitness Center 24/7 Orientation Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center The Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center hosts Fitness Center orientations in preparation for its 24/7 access. Patrons are required to complete the half-hour orientation to use the facility during the expanded hours -- once they are introduced in the coming months. The orientations are held weekdays (Monday to Friday) at noon, 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Units can contact the Fitness Center for appointments for groups of more than 10 people. Free. Register at the Fitness Center front desk. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9830 or +49 (0)611-143-548-9801 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9830/9801 Canvas and Corkscrews Date: Jan 5, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wiesbaden Entertainment Center - Mississippi Strasse Wiesbaden 65189 Germany Google Map Enjoy an evening of creating art in a relaxed atmosphere at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center. This adults-only get-together is open to ID cardholders ages 18 and above. The sessions are typically held the first Friday of the month. $45 (including all supplies for painting). Food and drink must be purchased separately at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center (no outside food or beverages are authorized). Reserve a space through Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts -- civ (0611) 143-548-9838. Monthly Movie Matinee Date: Jan 6, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wiesbaden Library - Erbenheim Flugplatz Wiesbaden 65205 Google Map Join fellow community members for a free Monthly Movie Matinee -- every first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9821 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9821
Picture Framing 101 Date: Jan 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Arts & Crafts Center - Erbenheim Flugplatz Wiesbaden 65205 Google Map Master the basics of framing. You will leave having learned how to cut a frame, mat, backing and the assembly so that you can hang it on the wall. The class, or possession of DA Form 3151, is a prerequisite to having access to the frame shop tools. This class is for ages 16 and above and is offered every first and third Saturday of the month. $65 including materials All classes require payment at registration (at least one day prior to the class). Please visit our facility or, if it is more convenient, call us to pay for your class and register. We're here to help Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9838 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9838 Art Classes Tuesdays, noon - 5 p.m.; Saturdays, noon 2 p.m. Arts & Crafts Center - Clay Kaserne, Building 1214 Learn watercolor, acrylic and oil painting -- as well as drawing -- from Claudia. Two-hour classes are held on Tuesdays from noon to 5 p.m. Each session is comprised of eight lessons -- each two hours in length -- by appointment with start times from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. $180 for eight two-hour lessons. All supplies are included. All classes require payment at registration (at least one day in advance of class). Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9838 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9838
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach Amelia Earhart Playhouse - Konrad-Adenauer-Ring 39 Wiesbaden 65187 Germany Google Map Wiesbaden's Amelia Earhart Playhouse presents the quirky musical "Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach." Follow the adventures of James Henry Trotter as he deals with losing his parents to a hungry rhino, living with pickpocketing aunts, magic potions and accidentally creating a giant peach. As his adventures continue, he encounters creatures both large and small while eventually travelling to New York. Show dates are Dec. 15-16 and Jan. 6-7, 12-14, 19-21. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays. $12 for adults; $10 for students (ages 12-18); $8 for children (ages 5-11). Children under age 5 will only be permitted to the matinee performances (no children under age 3). Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9812 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9812 The Vault's NFL Sunday Sundays, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. The Vault Club and Casino - Hainerberg Housing Bldg. 7762 Wiesbaden 65189 Google Map The Vault Club and Casino invites football fans to enjoy an NFL showdown on their large-screen TVs. The event will feature: Pre-Game Social Hour at 6 p.m.; Game Viewing starting at 7 p.m.; Halftime Football Trivia Contest with first-, second- and third-place winners; Free snacks with the purchase of a beverage as well as Free hot dogs and chili Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9410(0)611-411-4444 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9410
Digital Photography Contest Authorized MWR patrons are invited to enter the 2017 Army Digital Photography Contest from Dec. 1, 2017, to Jan. 31, 2018. The contest includes two divisions -- Military (Active Duty Military Members) and Other Eligible Participants (Family Members, Retirees, Civilians, Contractors, etc.). Participants can enter up to three photos in each of seven categories (in each division): Animals, Design Elements, Digital Darkroom, Military Life, Nature and Landscapes, People, Still Life. Prizes include up to $300 for a first-place win at the higher level competition; $200 for second place and $100 for third place. For more information on the rules, application procedures and requirements, visit: https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/arts-and-crafts/digital-photo-contest Contest website: https://cloud.mwr.army.mil/apptrac Guitar and Bass Lessons Arts & Crafts Center - Clay Kaserne Bldg. 1214 Wiesbaden 65205 Google Map Enjoy individual (no groups) electric and acoustic guitar lessons or electric bass guitar lessons for adults. Beginners are a specialty. The fundamentals, music reading, music theory and information about the music business are included in the course. Lessons are 30-minutes long and generally available from 2-4 p.m. (last slot) Tuesday through Friday. Available lesson slots can be determined at the front counter of the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9838 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9838
Open Auction Date: Jan 7, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Automotive Skills - Bldg. 3500, Clay Kaserne North Wiesbaden 65205 Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center holds an Open Auction for a 2005 Dodge Caravan and a 2000 Volvo S40. Interested bidders must be present to participate in the auction. 2005 Dodge Caravan, 110,709 miles Automatic transmission, AC, air bags, power windows, heated seats, keyless remote, runs and drives well. Faults include tie rod replacement, window switch sticks and hood release. Bidding starts at $500 2000 Volvo S40, 184,128 km Automatic transmission, AC, air bags, ABS, info computer, power windows, heated seats, keyless remote. Runs and drives great. Faults include loose L/S outer CV boot clamp, rusted fuel filter, inoperable headlight wiper and L/S fog light out. Bidding starts at $400 Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9817 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9817 Adult Ballet Date: Jan 9, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Arts & Crafts Center - Clay Kaserne Bldg. 1214 Wiesbaden 65205 Do you have a passion for ballet? Have you ever wanted to dance and move to music with grace and poise while building muscle tone, coordination and body awareness? Take part in a ballet class to improve posture, balance, core strength and coordination. Hour-long adult ballet classes are available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon and 7-8 p.m. The classes are taught by 14-year veteran of the dance arts. He is a professional ballet teacher, dancer and choreographer with companies around Europe who also teaches for Wiesbaden Child and Youth Services' SKIESUnlimited Program. Classes cost $11 an hour (monthly payment of $44 for four bookings required). Register at the Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Center. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9838 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9838
Spanish Language Story Time Date: Jan 9, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wiesbaden Library - Clay Kaserne Bldg. 1029 Wiesbaden 65205 Children up to age 6 are invited to enjoy stories, songs and more in Spanish during Spanish Language Story Time every second Tuesday of the month. Free. No registration required. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9821 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9821 Basic Car Maintenance Class Date: Jan 14, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center - Clay North, Building 3500 Rennbahn Strasse Wiesbaden 65205 Germany Learn Basic Car Maintenance during this class at the Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center. Topics include checking fluids, jump starting your vehicle, changing a tire, proper tire pressure and oil changes. The first participant to volunteer at registration time will get a free oil change (volunteer must bring his or her own oil and filter for the demonstration). Sign up by the Friday before the class date. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9817 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9817
Open Auction Date: Jan 14, 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Automotive Skills - Bldg. 3500, Clay Kaserne North Wiesbaden 65205 Wiesbaden Automotive Skills Center holds an Open Auction for a 2000 Smart Coup Diesel. Interested bidders must be present for the auction to participate. 2000 Smart Coup Diesel Mileage: 88,060 km Semi-automatic transmission, AC, air bags, ABS, power windows, runs and drives great. Faults: needs the windshield replaced, approximately 250 euros. Bidding starts at $400 Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9817 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9817 Financial Planning and Consumer Rights Date: Jan 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Army Community Service (ACS) - Hainerberg Housing Bldg. 7790 Wiesbaden 65189 This class focuses on consumer rights, obligations and scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. This class also gives an overview of what the Federal Trade Commission does and does not protect (while in the continental United States), and discusses warranties for products purchased and how to go about filing a complaint. Also covered are ways to plan for your future financial needs. Free. Call ACS to register. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9201 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9201 Financial Planning and Consumer Rights Date: Jan 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Army Community Service (ACS) - Hainerberg Housing Bldg. 7790 Wiesbaden 65189 This class focuses on consumer rights, obligations and scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. This class also gives an overview of what the Federal Trade Commission does and does not protect (while in the continental United States), and discusses warranties for products purchased and how to go about filing a complaint. Also covered are ways to plan for your future financial needs. Free. Call ACS to register. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9201 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9201
Auditions for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Date: Jan 16, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Amelia Earhart Playhouse - Konrad-Adenauer-Ring 39 65187 Wiesbaden Wiesbaden 65187 Auditions for the musical, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" will be held Jan. 16 and 17, starting at 7 p.m., at the Amelia Earhart Playhouse. Needed are a cast of two men and two women (at a minimum). Scripts will be available to check out in advance of the audition. Please have a contemporary pop or Broadway show tune prepared for the audition. Also, bring accompanying sheet music or accompaniment track, if possible -- and wear clothes that allow you to move freely. The hilarious musical revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their faces at the portal of romance and to those who have dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Saturday night?" This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as "the relationship." Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage. Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the older generation. It will be a 2018 IMCOM-Europe Tournament of Plays performance. Play dates are March 30, 31, April 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.; April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. No advance sign-up is required. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9812 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9812 U.S. Forces German Fishing Course Date: Jan 18 - Jan 21 Hainerberg Housing, Building 7875 Learn what you need to know to purchase your German Fishing License and successfully fish while in Germany. This four-day class will be held: Jan. 18 and 19 from 6-10 p.m. and Jan. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $75 for adults ages 16 and up, $25 for ages 10-15 (minimum age is 10) Stop by the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center to register. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9801 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9801
9 Ball Pool Tournament Date: Jan 19, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Warrior Zone - Clay Kaserne Bldg. 1214 Wiesbaden 65205 Google Map Nine Ball pool tournament open to the first eight participants to sign up at the Warrior Zone. Prizes (MWR Coupons) awarded to first and second place finishers. Free. Open to the first eight participants to sign up at the Warrior Zone Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9816 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9816 Customer Appreciation Month at the Vault The Vault Club and Casino - Hainerberg Housing Bldg. 7762 Wiesbaden 65189 Google Map The Vault Club and Casino kicks off the new year by celebrating its faithful patrons and welcoming in new customers with a host of events throughout the month. Highlights include: January 19, 7 p.m. midnight: DJ Spike for Ladies Night Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m.: Grand opening and ceremonial ribbon cutting. Featuring free sample foods from our Asian Restaurant, also celebrating its grand opening. Jan. 26, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.: Short Fair and the Open Mic Band as part of our Grand Opening! Tell the band what song you would like to perform and the band will provide your musical accompaniment. Stand-up comedy, instruments and poetry are also welcome - join us for the night of talent at The Vault Club and Casino. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9410(0)611-411-4444 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9410
Black Forest Ski/Snowboard Express Date: Jan 20 Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center - Clay Kaserne, Building 1631 Enjoy a fast-paced day on the slopes of the Black Forest with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation.. Bus departs early Saturday morning and returns in the evening. Cost is $99 per adult, $79 for ages 5-12 and $59 for ages 4 and below. Price includes round-trip transportation. Lift tickets are not included in the price. Register at the Wiesbaden Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center by Jan. 12 for the Jan. 20 trip, Jan. 26 for the Feb. 3 trip, Feb. 2 for the Feb. 10 trip, Feb. 23 for the March 3 trip or March 2 for the March 10 trip. Tel: +49 (0)611-143-548-9830 or Military DSN Tel: (314)548-9830 Wiesbaden Entertainment Center 2018 Specials No Frills Bowling Sundays, 9 11 a.m. Only pay for shoes. A great time to practice or just roll some balls down the lane. Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. 1 p.m. and you can get a jump on the bowling and breakfast crowd by enjoying No Frills Bowling. Pizza, Pins and a Pair of Drinks Mondays, 3 9 p.m. Bowl and order any pizza, we will give you two non-alcoholic drinks for free. The WEC Rolling Special Mondays, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 3 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Thursdays, 1 5 p.m. 3 games and shoes for only $5. This would normally cost you $8.75, but for limited times throughout the day, the WEC will offer reduced rate bowling. Offer is only valid during these times.
Moms and Munchkins Bowling Tuesday Mornings, 10 a.m. noon The WEC Lanes would like to invite you and your children out for a morning of running the ball down the lane and not running after your little one. We will provide crayons and lots of paper for your the kiddos to draw artwork while you bowl a couple of games, enjoy a couple cups of coffee with other mothers, trade stories and enjoy yourself. Come in early and have breakfast, or stay later and get yourself some lunch. Open to mothers with children of all ages. $1 games and $1 shoes. After School Student Special Tuesdays and Fridays, 1 5 p.m. Hey kids, drop your books and then drop some pins! The WEC Lanes is offering up an after school special for all school kids 18 and under. Come on in after school and bowl the special school rate of $1 a game and only $1 for shoes. No need to study, just roll the ball down the alley and enjoy friends and free wifi. Two Step Tuesday Tuesdays, starting Jan. 9, 6 10 p.m. Line dance instruction, country lemonade and music that just makes you want to go out and dance! Penny a Pin Wednesdays, 3 11 p.m. Enjoy Wiesbaden Entertainment Center's Penny-A-Pin Bowling every Wednesday from 3-11 p.m. Pay only for the pins you knock down (knock down 123 pins while bowling and only pay $1.23). Pay us in cash and we will round down for you. Breakfast and Bowling Thursdays Thursday Mornings, 10 10:45 a.m. Order breakfast from us and bowl from free until noon! You only pay for shoes - $2. This is your opportunity to get a fresh cooked breakfast and enjoy the lanes. Thirsty Thursday Karaoke Head to the Lounge at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center every Thursday for Karaoke. Bring your friends for a night of fun. The online karaoke system has all your favorite new releases and classic hits. Compete for top singing honors. PT Special for Units Friday Mornings, 7:30 9:30 a.m. On Friday mornings, we will open up the lanes early for units who want to come in and get a work out on the lanes. Think it s easy? Try and bowl 5 games in a row. Units are asked to coordinate first with the WEC at least one week in advance - to ensure space is available. Special rates will be offered for shoes. Lanes are FREE. Get your work out knocked out and then print out your score to brag about your numbers!
Friday Group Specials Friday Evenings, 5 8 p.m. Must be booked in advance (at least one week) to ensure availability. Minimum: 20 people, maximum 56. Prices are $1 per game, $2 for shoes. If a group shows up three times, the third time, prices are 50% off the already low special rate! This is available for all groups, orgs, FRG's, Units, Companies, etc! Late Night Bowling Saturdays, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Enjoy the company, lights and great atmosphere of some late night bowling every Friday and Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to midnight. Get a strike on a red pin and win a free game. Get three strikes on three red pins and win a pizza bowling package. Billiard Lincoln League in the Lounge Jan. 8 and 22, Feb. 12 and 26 and March 12 and 26, 5:30 7:30 p.m. The WEC is the place to be to shoot pool, have fun, talk trash and win cash prizes. Every second and fourth Monday of the month, the WEC will help set up a bracket for a billiard competition. Break out your best cue and come on out and show us what you got. All entry fees go into the prize pool - this is your chance to win it all back! Super Short Bowling League Starts Jan. 22 and runs every Monday for 6 weeks If you would like to bowl on a league but don t know if you would like it or you simply don't have the time to commit over the winter then try our "Super Short" League Bowling. Roll on Monday evenings for only 6 weeks and enjoy from start to finish this super short schedule. Individuals and teams invited to come out and participate. Games are $2; super short league bowlers get free shoes. League will be handicapped and depending on participation may be 2 man to 5 man teams. Birthday Party Packages Hey Parents! No mess, No Fuss, Leave the hosting to us! The WEC is the place to be and we are here to help you host your birthday parties. From 1 to 100 years old, we will find the right party package for you! Deals with food, rooms and lanes if you book ahead with the WEC. We want to be able to help you celebrate with that special person on that special day without lots of stress and headaches. Let us help you plan this out. We offer different menu items that are kid friendly, rooms that are large enough to accommodate your guests and, of course, state of the art bowling lanes. Book on a Saturday and enjoy the cosmic bowling effects. Come on over to the WEC and place your birthday party booking now!