European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 11, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Let s go visit a English Garden stay in an 18th-Century inn located next to one of England s Best loved landscape gardens. The spread Eagle inn is offering a special package to visitors a weekend vacation including two nights bed and breakfast for 80 pounds per person about $120. The package also includes entry into the famous Garden that was landscaped in 1741. The gardens Are said to remain Beautiful throughout the year. The inn is owned by the National Trust which also looks after Stour head gardens near Mere about 100 Miles Southwest of London. Call the National Trust in London at 071-227-4820 or Send a fax to 071-233-3037. Travel to sporting events sports enthusiasts Are sure to get their fill of games on the esoteric sports Tours offered throughout the year. Special three to seven Day Tours will take fans and families to places such As the super bowl world cup soccer College basketball s final four the Kentucky Derby the Daytona 500 and More. The trips Are available at discount rates and guests will stay at hotels near the action. Some packages include rental car breakfasts and reserved seats at the games. Call esoteric tout Tat 1-800-321-8008 for information about these special sports packages. Remember you will need a phone card to dial an 800 number from overseas and you will be charged for the Call. St. Hubertus mass in heidelberg1 a colourful St. Hubertus mass will take place nov. 13 in Honor of the Patron Saint of Hunters at the Patrick Henry Chapel in Heidelberg Germany. This unique mass includes traditional ceremonies and music by the Hunting horns of the Kurpa Leer a group that has performed throughout Europe. The Chapel Interior will be decorated with evergreens and leaves. After the mass the Heidelberg Rod and gun club will serve a traditional meal of Hunters soup and Brotcher. The custom of celebrating a mass in Honor of St. Hubertus dates Back to the Middle Ages. It is said that St. Hubertus got involved in religious life after his wife died and he reputedly saw a Crucifix Between the Antlers of a Stag. Ever since he has been considered the Patron Saint of Hunters. The melodies of the St. Hubertus mass Date Back More than 200 years. The mass is sponsored by the Heidelberg Rod and gun club and is free and open to the Public. Call Frank scares at 06202-51193 for information. Hot Springs Days imagine the history while soaking in the same hot Springs where the romans used to Bathe. The Camp Darby outdoor recreation office in Italy is offering trips to Venturina hot Springs. There Are several dates to choose from nov. 20, dec. 4 and dec. 11. The Cost for this excursion is $25 for adults and $22 for children 10 and under. The Price includes round trip transportation entry fees full use of the facility and an italian lunch. For More information Call the Camp Darby outdoor recreation at Dan 633-7491. Best bets sets few Don t miss the parades of the lord mayor show on nov. 13 in the City of London. This is traditional ceremony when the mayor presents himself to the Queen. Jewish culture in Berlin the jewish Community of Berlin will sponsor the seventh jewish cult ural Days from nov. 14to27. This year s focal Points Are jews from California and Israel dialogues the festival includes More than 60 events in 15 venues throughout the City. They Range from an exhibition of photographs by Bill Aron through readings by Allen Ginsberg and Kathy Acker a theater project by the acclaimed israeli director David Maayan Ana a new musical by the kle Matics to a performance by the feminist Juggler Sara Felder. Festival sponsors remind us that Berlin in 1851 had one of the largest and liveliest jewish communities anywhere by comparison in the same year Only eight of los Angeles 2,000 inhabitants were jewish. Berlin Cradle of the Reform movement in Judaism now has Only 10,000 jews while los Angeles boasts one of the most colourful and diverse jewish communities. The spoken word will occupy a Central role at the festival with readings by Ginsberg a leading representative of the 1950 s beat generation out of san Francisco and by writers Alan Kaufman and Jerome Rothenberg. The jewish cultural Days boast two klezmer groups this year Brave old world and the besides unveiling their new musical Chelm California the kle Matics will with Brave old world be the House band at the ballroom a nightly meeting place at the jewish Community House in the Center of Berlin. The ballroom will offer raucous nightclub Here s a list of Best bets for this weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later Austria if you re crazy about dinosaurs visit the Dinosaur exhibit at the museum of natural history in Vienna. This exhibit closes nov. 15. Also while in Vienna plan to visit the Antiques fair at the palais Ferstel where dealers will be Selling paintings jewelry furniture and Silver. Call the austrian National tourist office at 43 158-8660 for information. Belgium the feast of Saint Martin is being held in the Eastern cantons of Belgium nov. 11-14. Thousands of children and adults will Parade through towns carrying multicoloured lanterns. The Saint is represented by a horseman who shares his cloak with a beggar on that evening. England Don t miss when the mayor presents himself to the Queen at the lord mayor s show saturday in l6ndon. It is a huge procession through the City with bands floats and battalions. This tradition dates Back 800 years. The mayor rides in a 4v4-ton Golden coach that was built in 1757. The coach follows the procession through the City. Germany travel to Bremen for the wine 93 festival through nov. 17. Experience the wine of the Region and perhaps take a bottle or two Home with you. Also this is the last weekend to attend the 15th Witzenhausen fairy tale festival in Witzenhausen. Luxembourg travel to this cultural country and celebrate St Martin s fire in Vianden. This unique festival celebrates the end of the Harvest. Call the Luxembourg National tourist office at 352 22-2809 for information. Entertainment from 9 30 . Until the wee hours of the morning. This year s closing event will be a concert at the metropol theater featuring the legendary Cantor Estr nogo Nachama and Berlin cabaret Singer Maria Malle. For More information about the jewish cultural Days Contact Tsafrir Cohen in Berlin at 049-308836548. Prime time in Bavaria soldiers in Europe Are invited to take advantage of the prime time in Bavaria program which offers soldiers in Europe a one time per tour Opportunity to visit Southern Germany at reduced arc rates. Guests will stay in Berchtesgaden Germany among the bavarian Alps where several Winter recreation programs and activities have been planned. Choose from Tours to Salzburg Austria indoor swimming ice skating skiing and live entertainment. Eligibility is limited to staff sergeants and below and their immediate family members spouse and children up to age 23. The rates Are As Low As $39.50 per person and include four Days and three overnights breakfasts three dinners and recreational opportunities. Reservations for the prime time in Bavaria program must be made through your unit or base support in Point of Contact for information on available dates Contact the pc in your area. Mannheim Sec Burrell at Dan 380 1530 Karlsruhe staff sgt Oay bom at Dan 376-6058 Heidelberg Angelyn Womack at Dan 370-8202 Kaiser Lautem Doris Miller at Dan 489-7521 or 7702 Pir Masens Kelly Stevens at Dan 495-7173 or 6316. In
