Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICKS OF THE WEEK (17-23 May 2021). More events are listed on the website www.knowitall.ch under our CALENDARS. Please give credit to ©Know-it-all passport® for putting this info together if you forward it or use it in a newsletter of any kind. Thank you.
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NEXT MONDAY, 24 MAY, IS PENTECOST AND IS A HOLIDAY
Enjoy [another] long weekend!
— Remember that schools, shops, and businesses are shut.
— Some garden centers are open.
— Activities such as bowling, cinemas, parks, and boat or train rides are open again.
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BLONAY-CHAMBY RAILWAY MUSEUM: STEAM TRAIN FESTIVAL
22-24 May 2021
The weekend of Pentecost is the traditional rendezvous over 30 years for all lovers of steam and railway nostalgia. Steam trains departing from Vevey, return at the end of the day using electric traction. Make sure to visit the rest of the museum while you are there. Click here for more information.
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PRO VELO GENEVE: SECOND-HAND BIKE SALES
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
10h-15h
Geneva
PRO VELO Genève organizes numerous bike sales throughout the year. Many were cancelled last year due to the pandemic but with folks more likely to be needing a bicycle to take advantage of Working From Home, there will likely be a good turn-out of both supply and demand. Click here for more information.
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EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR: THE POLISHED PROFESSIONAL
Thursday, 20 May 2021
17h-18h30
In a world where first impressions are formed in seconds, imagine how developing your confidence in corporate environments will be viewed by your colleagues, and especially your clients – reinforcing their decision for choosing you and your organization over the competitors. Click here for more information.
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OAK HILL WEBINAR: HANDWRITING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Thursday, 20 May 2021
It can be hard to motivate children to write when they don’t see its relevance and spend most of their time in front of a screen. Parents and teachers may also find it difficult to persuade reluctant children to persevere with what seems like a challenging task. Click here for more information.
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SAINT DE GLACE - GREEN LIGHT FOR GREEN THUMBS
With the warm weather promised soon, hopefully, you may like to take note of the extra days Schilliger Garden Centre will be opening during the Spring period.
In Gland, these are:
All Sundays in May
PentecĂ´te Monday 24 May
Opening hours from 9h to 17h
Schilliger's has an extensive program of demonstrations and workshops covering a wide range of topics on gardening and outdoor living. Visit their website to see the full programme of activities. Click here to read our article about gardening.
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