European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 29, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Etc a go air Force the special air Force flying demonstration team the thunderbird will perform at air bases in Belgium and England Over the labor Day weekend. For More information about labor Day activities Check  Day doings America celebrates labor Day on sept. 2 this year and Many military communities in Europe have planned events for the Long weekend a and beyond. A Belgium shape will be celebrating labor Day with its annual International air show at chevres a on aug. 30-31. Concession stands carnival rides a fest tent and entertainment will open on aug. 30, ending with a fireworks display. On aug. 31, the air Force Aerial demonstration team the thunderbird will be the featured attraction with aircraft from 10 other countries also participating. A Static aircraft display Fly Bys and aerobatics demonstrations Are planned. For More information Call ets 361-5220/5419 or 068-658240 in Belgium. A England Raf Ben Waters holds a radio controlled Model air plane show on sept. 1 from noon to 5 . In hangar 45. Special events include flying and Static displays. A tops in Blue concert is planned for the same Day at 7 30 . For More information Call ets 2252799 or 0394-432799 in England. Raf Lakenheath plans two events during the labor Day weekend a tops in Blue concert on aug. 30 and a performance by the thunderbird on sept. 3 at 4 . For More information Call ets 226-3638 or 0638523638 in England. Raf Nocton Hall holds a softball match Between Nocton Hall and the Ruskington Cricket team on sept. 1 at 2 . For More information Call ets 2263627/3792. Raf upper Heyford plans a tops in Blue concert on sept. 2 at 7 . In building 320. For More information Call ets 263-4089 or 0869-234089 in England. Raf West Ruislip holds its Celebration on sept 1 -2. Events Start with a single sailors picnic at the flagship club starting at noon. It is free to All military. On sept. 2 a Golf tournament and coed softball tournament Are planned. For More information Call 0895-637945 in England. A Germany bad Kreuz Nach goes labor Day crazy this weekend with Rodeo Usa at Ruhberg Community Park on aug. 30 through sept. 1 Call ets 490-6020 for details camping Jamboree and Chili Cook off at Ruhberg Campground aug. 30 through sept. 2 ets 4906215/6498 for details monster softball tournament at Patton Field on Rose Barracks aug. 30 through sept. 2 and a labor Day Tennis tournament aug. 31 through sept. 2 ets 490-6177 for details. Berlin celebrates with a Golf club championship at the Golf and country club on aug. 31 ets 332-6533 for details and a labor Day oktoberfest at wan see Harbor on sept. 2. Frankfurt plans two concerts and a labor Day picnic during the weekend. The rhythm and blues group the . Band plays at the Topper club ets 320-3601 for details on aug. 30 and vibe masters International offers Caribbean music at the Plantation club ets 325-6256 for details on sept. 1. The picnic takes place at the Mcnair Cavern recreation Center ets 325-5664 for details and includes a hot dog and marshmallow roast relay races games horseshoes and refreshment stands. Giessen holds a German american carnival at Miller Hall Field from aug. 29 through sept. 2. Besides the usual rides music food and Beer tent the carnival features a medieval jousting tournament at 1 . On aug. 31 sponsored by the society for creative anachronism a car and Shine show and a bump off sponsored by the bump and Low car club. For More information Call ets 343-7177/7503. An invitational men s labor Day basketball tournament runs aug. 30 through sept. 2 at the Miller Hall and Rivers fitness centers. Call ets 343-7801 for information. Hanau holds its labor Day Bowling tournament at the Hessen Bowling Center on Wolfgang Cavern from aug. 30 through sept. 2. The tournament consists of eight and nine pin no tap and King of the Hill competitions. For More information Call ets 322-8534. Heidelberg offers a labor Day softball classic at Thompkins Barracks for men and Patton Barracks for women aug. 31-sept. 2 Call ets 370-6460 for detail Sas Well As an adult open Tennis tournament at Patrick Henry Village ets 370-6386 for details. On sept. 1, a karate demonstration will be held at the Patton Barracks recreation Center ets 370-8501/6258. Self defense and Brick and Wood breaking will be performed. The 1st brigade vol Smarch and Friendship fest at Lee Barracks in Mainz will run aug 29 through sept. 2. Activities include 10 and 20-Kilometer Volks marches aug. 31 through sept. 1 and carnival rides a Beer tent food live music and Monte Carlo All weekend. Fireworks Are planned for both sept. 1 and 2. To underscore the German american Friendship aspect Lee Bowling Center will offer free Bowling lessons in German and English. For More information Call 06131 -48-7157 in Germany. Stuttgart offers a one Stop car Market at Robinson Barracks on aug. 31 from 9 . To 5 . And Stock car races at Panzer Cavern on sept. 1 from 1-6 . For More information Call ets 420-6056 or 0711 -8196056. A Netherlands Schinnen military Community holds a labor Day fest and Chili Cook off on aug. 31 at the Schinnen compound. A fun run country and Western band food kiddie rides and a Beer tent will also be available from 10 .-6 . For More information Call 0449-37199, ext. 338 in the Netherlands or 0031 44937199, ext. 338 from Germany also happening. For those who would like to Sample local rather than military events during the labor Day weekend Here Are some of the civilian goings on. A England car fanatics who happen to be in England this weekend have two chances to see old time and classic autos. The Vintage vehicle show takes place at Tatton Park in Knutsford Cheshire aug. 31 and sept. 1. For More information Contact the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England Telephone 081-8469000. The second event is the seventh annual Shakespeare run at Coombe Abbey in Binley Coventry on sept. 1. About 350 classics from All Over Europe Wil cover a circuit starting and ending at Coventry with me Bys of Warwick Castle Royal Leamington spa and Stratford on Avon. Many of the participants will be in historical costume. For More information Call Coventry tourism at 0203-831341 in England. The Chatsworth county fair at Chatsworth in Bakewell Derbyshire will have activities for just about everyone on aug. 31 and sept. I. History fans can see jousting falconry and a horse drawn Parade animal lovers can Check out a musical display by the British Morgan horse society Hunting dog demonstrations hound displays a sporting dog Parade sheep dog demonstrations terrier racing and a horse and Pony safety demonstration. Aeronautics freaks can watch free fall parachuting a special aerobatic display and hot air balloon rides. Vintage cars an old tyme fair ground Archery target Golf a children s Corner Highland dancing bagpipe music helicopter rides and much More will also be available. Admission is 5 pounds about $8.50 per person children under 14 enter free. For information about activities and directions to Chatsworth House Call 0246582204 in England. A Germany eleven museums in Frankfurt will put on an Art culture food and entertainment fest on aug. 31 and sept. 1. One highlight is an Art and culture program to be held on four Pontoon Bridges on the main River. Fairy tale Heaters magicians jugglers acrobats and a children s circus Are available for youngsters As Well As an old timers meeting for car bulls. For More information Call Harry Owens at 069-2981808 in Germany. A Italy Venice holds its fanciest regatta of the year on sept. 1. More than 300 people in period costumes will perform in the event which includes a Parade with historic Al boats and a 7-Kilometer Gondola race. For More information Call 041-5226356 in Italy. A Spain Barcelona plans its International still water Canoe regatta at Castell Dewells canal on aug. 29-31. Those who enjoy culture More than sports can go to the Mallorca music Al festival which runs through aug. 31, or the International music and dance festival in Santander which ends sept. 2. For More information Contact the Spanish National tourist office Marfa de Molina 50, e-28006 Madrid Spain Telephone 0141 14336. A Switzerland Willisam in Central Switzerland holds a jazz festival aug. 2� through sept. 1. It begins with a Brazil night on aug. 29 and goes on to blues reggae Funk and free jazz As the weekend progresses. For More information Contact jazz in Willisam Niklaus Troxler ch-6130 Willisam Switzerland Telephone 004 i 4 5812731 from c Jermany. August 29, 1991 stripes Magazine 17