European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 4, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ice skating enthusiasts Are marking feb. 21 on their calendars because that s the Date of Austria s first National Quot ice hiking  the event will take place on eight lakes including the plan see Fusch Locc and press Egger see. For information and a brochure write Quot Winter world Austria Quot Congressi centrum Steburg a-9210 pm Roschach Austria. The Telephone number is 04272-36-20-35.cooking courses in Italy there s still time to sign up for a gourmet cooking course in Italy Over presidents Day weekend feb.12-15, the English language course is taught by master chefs in Riva on the Northern Shore of Lake Garda and costs $378. In addition to cooking lessons included Are accommodation in the parc hotel Flora All meals recipe books wine seminars and optional trips during free time. Courses will also be offered at the parc hotel Flora from april 4-7, May 28-31 and july 2-5. From june 1821, courses Are held in Rapallo on the italian Riviera and from sept. 3-6, in the dolomites.,special participation Quot hands on Quot courses Are also now being offered. Courses can be scheduled upon request with a minimum of 20 participants in observation classes and six people for participation classes. To receive More information brochures or to make reservations Contact Lawrence e. Pisoni at Villa Pic Carfel 38070 Tezzano Trento Italy. Telephone 0461-864-005 or fax 0461-864-534.golfing-on-lce tournament an unusual event taking place during presidents Day weekend is the fifth International Schlumberger golfing on Lee tournament. It will be held at Weisensee Kern ten Austria from feb. 12-14. In Winter the Lake is converted to a nine Hole Golf course. Also scheduled Are a Farmers Buffet a Golf dance and a Champagne fest. For details Call the Weisensee Verk Ehrsam tourist Bureau at 04713-22-20, or fax 04713-22-20-44.scottish experience exhibit Highland dress through the Ages is a new permanent exhibition at the scottish experience show. It is on High Street in Edinburgh Scotland located within the City s historic Royal mile close to Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood House Palace. Visitors to the scottish experience can watch bagpipes and Kilts being made in the crafts Section which also features pottery jewelry and knitting displays and have the Chance to Trace their clans or order tartan samples at the clan and tartan information Bureau. Visitors can also Sample traditional scottish delicacies including fish Haggis and Quot needs Quot parsnips and see films of Edinburgh and its traditional crafts. The new permanent exhibition offers a Chance to learn background information about scottish Highland costumes from the 17th Century Onward. Historically accurate costumes Are displayed on full size figures. The scottish experience is open daily from 10 . To 6 . For More information Contact the scottish a a experience 12 High St., Royal mile Edinburgh Scotland eh1 1tb. The Telephone number is 031-5579350.hofburg fire update although last november s fire in the Quot Redoute Quot Wing of the Homburg in Vienna Austria destroyed a great Deal of Art and architecture most sections of the former Imperial residence were unharmed and can still be visited. Restoration work is under Way at the Homburg mass takes place As usual a with the Vienna boys choir a every sunday at 9 15 ., in the Chapel. All scheduled Fasching balls have not been affected. The Spanish Riding school s morning training sessions Are not open to the Public at present because the emergency exit areas were damaged. In other news of Vienna Schonbrunn Palace the former summer residence of the Imperial family is extending its opening hours. As part of a guided tour the state rooms including the Imperial reception rooms and the Hall of mirrors Are open daily from 8 30 . Until 4 30 ., through March. From april through october they la stay open until 5 . Fourteen ski lifts take skiers at St. Englmar in Germany More than 1,000 meters High a and not Only  Sun is shining. The Eastern bavarian Winter sports resort gives ski enthusiasts the Chance to ski at night. On tuesdays through fridays three runs from 7 to 10 . Are bathed in floodlight. For More details including information about Cross country skiing at St. Englmar Contact tourist information Rathaus Strasse 6, 8449 St. Englmar Germany Telephone 09965-221.mystery Carnevale trip the intercultural relations office of Naples Italy is offering a Quot mystery Carnevale trip Quot on feb. 23. The trip includes bus transportation a traditional Carnevale meal and town tour in addition to watching the seasonal festivities. Visitors Are encouraged to join in the fun by wearing costumes and masks. The Cost of the trip is 22,000 lire about $15 per person. Make sure you have extra lire for drinks Carnevale Knickknacks and shopping. For More information Call the ice office at Dan 6254700-4844.night skiing at St. Englmar Calendar and let a go Are compiled by Libby Grimm Marian Hamilton Laura Dohr and Gidget Smith. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them in let s go. Special sections european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211 or Postrach 11 1437 6100 Darmstadt 11 Germany fax Dan 3488463 or civilian 06155-601463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone number for listing on these pages Ere for cells within Tho country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country code. Best bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the next several Days. Denmark Quot Ferie 93,&Quot an International tourist travel and camping fair opens today at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. The show featuring the stuff of travellers dreams runs through sunday. Germany a Quot crazy times Quot carnival vacation package is offered feb. 1724 in the Central Black Forest town of Unter Krnach Germany. Featured Are three parades a traditional carnival Ball and a stroll through the carnival Center of Villinger. Prices Start at 235 Marks about $152 per person for seven nights accommodation in a double room and breakfast. The carnival vacation package s sign up deadline is Friday. Call the Unter Krnach Verk Ehrsam tourist Board at 07721-800837 to make reservations. Italy the Gaeta military Community is adding some excitement to its Martin Luther King memorial service at 7 . On tuesday. The program s featured speaker is or. Mae Gemison the first Black woman to become an astronaut. She was part of the Crew of the st5-47 space lab a Mission which was launched last september. Gemison is also a practising physician chemical Engineer and former peace corps medical officer. For tickets and further information about the memorial service Call Gaeta Public affairs at Dan 6257538. Naples american women s club and the Uso Are hosting a Quot silk and ceramics Quot tour on wednesday. The trip starts at 8 30 . From the american hotel and Heads for a silk factory at san Lucio. After lunch participants have a Chance to buy ceramics in the town of san Lorenzelli. The Cost of the trip is 55,000 lire about $37 per person be sure to have extra lire for shopping for More details Call the Uso at Dan 625-4664. United kingdom Silver and jewelry aficionados take note from Friday through monday London s Park Lane hotel is playing Host to an International Silver and jewelry fair. Seminars Are also scheduled. The hotel is located in Central London s Piccadilly Section. For automobile fans who Are living or vacationing in the United kingdom the Ulster motor show takes place monday through saturday feb. 13, in Northern Ireland the show is being held at King s Hall in Belfast county Antrim. February 4, 1993 stripes Magazine