Crimes Reported in Laer, Werne, Langendreer, and Umminger See Regions
** off we go to Bochum's Bürgerwoche! From June 11th to June 17th, the city's eastern side transforms into a bustling hub of entertainment. Under the motto "Neighbors unite - we come together," the 46th edition of Bürgerwoche Bochum-Ost presents a smorgasbord of activities, planned by Bochum's Eastern District Council, Bochum Marketing, local clubs, institutions, and residents themselves.**
Kicking off at 3 pm on Wednesday, June 11th, in Laer is the festival on Lahariplatz. The lineup includes performances by Clowns Brothers (4:30 pm), Little John Band (6 pm), and Just 4 Fun (7 pm). Local acts such as the Kindertanzgruppe of OT Laer (4:30 pm) will also grace the stage. Robert Walkenhorst will host the event, with the official opening by District Mayor Dirk Meyer at 4 pm. Catering, local club and institution booths, and kid-friendly attractions will be available. With a sporty vibe in line with the 2025 Sports Year, you'll also find Open Days at Bella Seniorenresidenz Langendreer (2-5 pm) and Kita "Freche Kröten" (3-4 pm), as well as a photography exhibition by the Forum for Photography Bochum at the Langendreer Library (Unterstraße 71).
Head to Werne's market square on Thursday, June 12th, starting at 3 pm. The day begins with an Ecumenical service followed by performances from Bauchtanzensemble Nurah (4:30 pm), Everstaler Musikanten (5 pm), and Tweens, the twin brothers Manfred and Werner Wurst (7:30 pm). A Baseball team Barflies taster session can be enjoyed at Anemonenweg (5-8 pm), and the New Apostolic Church hosts a concert at Straße Zum Kühl 20 (7 pm).
On Friday, June 13th, embark on a morning tour of Nelson-Mandela-School at Stiftstraße 25 (8:30 to 10:30 am). In the afternoon, there's the Summer Festival with Open Day at Oberlinhaus at Deutscher Reich 9 (12 to 4 pm). Frieda-Nickel-Seniorenzentrum at Luchsweg 33 also hosts a Summer Festival (1 to 6 pm). Nature Friends hold an open meeting at Hohe Eiche 20 (6 pm).
Take a trip to Umminger See on Saturday, June 14th, from 2 pm. The agenda includes Streetdance by Stylez Unlimited (4 pm), Band Mondfunk (5 pm), Furumba Band (7:30 pm), and a soap bubble spectacle by Remy Matelot. Fans of model ships will be excited to find the return of the popular model ship exhibition at Umminger See.
Sunday, June 15th, welcomes the street festival "Benches Out!" organized by WAB Langendreer. The festival features Hanne's Weyland, Maykeva, JÄR!, Tender Gangsters, and Mondfunk, along with a family flea market at St. Marien's square, a raffle, and street performances. On this day, you can also visit the Skat tournament at VfB Langendreerholz at Hörder Street 135 or catch the home game of the baseball team Barflies at Anemonenweg at 3 PM.
Capping off the week is a family-friendly event in Volkspark Langendreer on Monday, June 16th, from 3 PM, featuring a mini-golf tournament, street soccer, baseball, creative workshops, magic shows, and dance performances. To wrap things up, there's an evening of local history discussions at the Werne shop (Kreyenfeldstraße 31) at 7 PM.
For a complete schedule, including music performances and specific events each day, consult the Bürgerwoche Bochum-Ost website or local event calendars for more details.
On the home-and-garden front, Bella Seniorenresidenz Langendreer and Kita "Freche Kröten" are opening their doors for Open Days on June 13th, giving residents a glimpse into daily life.
Those with an interest in the arts may want to visit the photography exhibition by the Forum for Photography Bochum at the Langendreer Library on June 11th, as part of the festivities for Bürgerwoche Bochum-Ost.
