European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 7, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse A. . A u a. ,. _ _ _ otnscwv.ic5� a -.���. C a r a a it a a a a. A or it a �?----1�?i------r-n tto it i or Ntim tto a i n i a a a or r a Irwin irn Fiji pm Nirum Wjite itt Jii i Law mini Nullet s go. Cd c cd by my i i Quot j file the Tux Region in the austrian Alps offers a variety of activities for sports minded visitors including hiking Tennis and Glacier Day events military communities in Europe Are gearing up for Mother s Day with everything from special theater performances to men Only lingerie shows. A one event mixes Community relations with honouring moms. Performers from Camp Darby Italy team up with Germany based actors at the performing arts Center at Ernst Ludwig Cavern in Darmstadt Germany on May 9-10. The facility celebrates its re opening with special performances of South Pacific. The first Day s performance is dedicated to German american Friendship and single soldiers the second celebrates maternal feelings. The Mother s Day performance kicks off at 4 . With a Champagne Toast. Another Champagne Toast will take place at intermission along with roses for All mothers in the theater. Tickets Cost $8 or 12 Marks for adults and $5 or 8 Marks for children. Single soldiers pay half Price both Days and mothers pay half Price on Mother s Day. Tickets can be obtained in Advance at caverns in Darmstadt Munster and Babenhausen or at the performing arts Center at show time. Tickets can also be ordered from Darmstadt s John f. Kennedy Haus Telephone 06151-25924. For More information Call ets 348-6401/7407. A Kaiserslautern Germany a Tex mex social club hosts a Mother s Day dance on May 9 at the Vogel Weh officers and civilians club. The dance which starts at 8 ., features disco music special videos of the Tex mex band Mazz door prizes and Flowers for the oldest and youngest moms attending. For More information Contact Oralia Lopez at 06371-44482 or master sgt. Daniel Lopez at ets 480-2740. A men who feel a Little uncomfortable about what to give their spouses on Mother s Day can attend the Mother s Day men Only lingerie show and Romance clinic at Hanau Germany a Community activity Center at Fliege Horst Cavern on May 7. The free show will offer lots of tips about appropriate gifts. For More information Call ets 322-7759. A grateful kids from the Vicenza Italy area can take their moms on a bus trip to Lake Como Villa Carlotta and a silk factory on May 9. The tour starts from Caserma Ederle in Vicenza at 6 30 . And returns about 9 30 . It includes transportation a guided tour of Villa Carlotta information handouts at Lake Como and Lombardy and escort. Tickets Cost $28.50 for adults and $24 for children Ages 2-11. Children under 2 sharing a seat with family ride free. For More information Calll he Vicenza itt at ets 634-7453 or civilian 0444-51-3379.Ireland cruises Shannon River floaters offer weekly cruises on the Shannon River through the heartland of Ireland until sept. 27, 1992. Starting on sundays the seven Day trips Stop at mount Shannon Danagher Portum a and Dro Mineer. From the boat participants will visit a reproduction of a Bronze age Lake dwelling birr Castle gardens a singing pub Galway City the Galway Crystal factory Duguire Castle Nenagh and the Nenagh heritage Center. Cruises begin with pickups at Shannon Airport and the great Southern hotel in Shannon. Cost is from $1,550 to $1,660 a person depending or Cabin. Rates include All meals aboard the boat the Shannon Princess plus wines transfers admissions and a full Day excursion to Galway City with lunch. For More information Contact Shannon River floaters Killaloo county Clare Ireland Telephone 00353-61376688 or 00353-61-376364.pow/Mia memorial run All motorcyclists Are invited to ride to remember american prisoners of War and those listed As missing in action during a pow Mia memorial run on May 25. The memorial Day event which is sponsored by Post 27 of the veterans of foreign wars and the . Forces Central Germany chapter of the Harley owners group includes a tribute ride from Rhein main a near Frankfurt to Lindsey air station in Wiesbaden where a memorial service will be held. There is no charge to participate in the event. Riders will meet at the base Exchange parking lot on Rhein main at 9 . And travel on a route approved by German police to Lindsey starting at 9 30 . A Brief service will be held at the pow Mia memorial in front of the Headquarters building on Lindsey after All riders have arrived. Participants Are invited to attend the memorial Day picnic at Lindsey after the ceremony. For More information Contact master sgt. Dave Taylor at ets 339-3831/3832.austria activity Breaks the Tux Region in the austrian Alps offers a variety of activity vacations for visitors throughout the year. Activities in the area include Cross country skiing hiking Tennis and Thermal spa Breaks. On july 4-12 the Region holds special guest weeks that include parades music evenings visits to museums and Mountain huts a Glacier tour and regional food specialities. Children can hike play or attend a special children s disco. For More information about the area Contact the Tux a-6293 Laner Sbach Austria Telephone 05287-606.wine estate programs the wine estate of Schwaab Scherr in Erden in Germany s Mosel Valley offers a variety of five Day programs for visitors in May and june. Included in the packages Are Bird and breakfast a walk through the vineyards wine tastings a River cruise and a visit to the wine museum. Prices Start at 215 German Marks $135 per person. For More information Contact the Feingut Schwaab Scherr Faeh Strasse 10, w-5553 Erden Mosel Germany Telephone 06532-2220.maus Castle Bird shows the medieval Eagle and Falcon court at maus Castle offers daily Aerial shows through the beginning of october. The Castle which is located in the Loreley town of St. Goar Hausen Well Mich Germany offers daily performances featuring sea eagles Peregrine Falcons kites and Golden eagles flirt against the backdrop of the Rhine Valley and medieval Castle. Performances Start at 11 ., 2 30 . And 4 30 . And last about an hour. For More information Contact the Vermehr Verein Loreley Burgen Strasse Dol Strasse 3, w-5422 St. Goar Hausen Germany Telephone 06771 -80112.Bike Tours in Spain a bicycle club from the town of Fontevedra in Spain s Galicia province offers visitors a series of weekend and Holiday hike Tours until june 16. A special focus of the Tours will be romanesque style buildings in the area. The Tours will be guided by members of the Bike club and architects overseeing the preservation of historic buildings. One of the first Tours will take place on May 8-9 and focus on the Jacob s Way route followed by medieval pilgrims. For More information Contact the fund acid Del Romani co Calle general Martitegui 12, e-36002 Fontevedra Spain Telephone 86-852733. Telephone numbers Are for Calls within the country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of May 8-10 and beyond. Germany Hannover holds special fireworks evenings on saturday and again on May 30 at the great Garden at Herre Hausen. They will be accompanied by bands scattered around the gardens playing selections ranging from classical pieces to military marches and jazz. There will also be puppet shows for children dance and Folk music groups and a chinese lantern Parade. The shows Start at 6 30 . Both evenings. For More information Contact Hannover information Ernst August Platz 8, w-3000 Hannover 1, Germany Telephone 0511 -1683002. The Numberg military Community sponsors a German american fitness fest at the Johann Kalb spor Platz behind ferns Barracks in Erlanger starting tomorrow and lasting through May 17. Among the special events at the fest will be an wresting contest May 8the tour de Tenne Lohe bicycle race May 9 Bike tour and Rugby match May 10the special olympics May 14body building expo May 15three on three basketball May 15-17an american football game May 16 and an All Ages fun run May 17. In addition the fest will feature a fest tent and bands throughout the fest As Well As a German american Flea Market on May 9 and carnival rides starting May 13. For More information Call ets 460-6426. Italy two towns in Italy have special events on sunday. Camolli in Genoa province honors St. Fortunate with a fish festival huge amounts of fish will be Fried in a giant Skillet at the port and offered to the Public. For More information Call 0185-771066. History and folklore Are the highlights of a sword race and palio at Camerino in Macerata province. Participants in the events will Wear 15 the Century costumes those who cannot attend this weekend can see repeat performances on May 17 and May 24. For More information Call 0737-2534. United kingdom Hatfield House which is a 25-minute train ride from London s Kings Cross or 21 Miles North of London when driving sponsors its living crafts fair today through May 10. Willow peeling and weaving to make children s playhouses decorative Majolica tile making Kum Himo the ancient Art of japanese braid making and the victorian Craft of Tambour beading Are some of the displays. More than 700 craftsmen will be on hand demonstrating and Selling their Handiwork. Entertainment will include punch and Judy shows. Admission including parking costs 4.80 pounds about $8.75 for adults and 2.20 pounds $4 for children. For More information Contact the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England Telephone 081 -8469000. May 7, 1992 stripes Magazine 7 7
