Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (12-18 September 2022). 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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REMINDER: Next Monday, 19 September, is Jeûne Fédéral. Shops, businesses, and schools are closed on this day in the cantons of Vaud, Neuchâtel, and part of the Jura Bernois). Same rules apply as for national holidays - be prepared to find local shops and schools shut. Geneva canton, and the rest of Switzerland, remain open as usual.
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D E S A L P E S
From the Jura to the Alps in the Lac Léman area you can visit one of the “désalpe” festivals where you can watch the parade of cows descending from mountain pastures. There is always plenty to do, see, and eat! More coming up in the next weeks and we will continue to post them.
** CHANDOLIN, VS
Saturday, 17 September 2022
10h30: Departure of the queens and the herd from the first alpine pasture (Plan Losier)
11h: Parade of the queens showing their flower crowns and the herd through the village
— Exhibition of the queens to the public and sale of mountain cheeses
— Catering and friendly atmosphere on the square in front of the Minigliss
Click here for more information.
** LA FOULY, VS
Saturday, 17 September 2022
From 10h
17h30 start of dance
Not only will you appreciate the parade of decorated cows returning home from the higher region in the morning but if you stay for the day, then you will be delighted with the DJ with music and dancing, as well as festival food, that evening. Click here for more information.
** VERCORIN, VS
Saturday, 17 September 2022
11h: Parade of the cows
11h30: Aperitif offered by Vercorin Tourism
11h-18h: Canteens, catering, musical entertainment, cheese stand, crafts
13h-15h30: Making cow masks with ASCAVE
16h: Parade of the children with their masks
Click here for more information.
** SEMBRANCHER, VS
Sunday, 18 September 2022
10h Opening of the bars, artisanal market, and cheese sale
11h30 Raclette, grilled meats and sausages, Valaisan platters
13h30 Parade of the cows in the streets of the village
Not only can you enjoy a festival ambiance, but there will also be a very interesting exhibition of antique objects from the Sembrancher region. Click here for more information.
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NETTOYAGE DU LAC LEMAN - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
17-18 September 2022
Geneva
30 years ago, the Club Aqua-Diving launched the initiative with its divers and volunteers on land to clean up Lake Geneva. Many other clubs joined forces with them and made this an annual event that takes place every 3rd weekend of September. 1000kg of garbage was dredged and picked out of the lake each year! Sign up yourself as soon as possible, participate actively and/or sponsor your friends. Click here for more information.
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MUSEE DU LEMAN: LE LAC DU CYGNE
Tuesday through Sunday this week.
Nyon, VD
This is your last chance to see the beautiful and instructive exhibit all about swans. The show has been going on since last year and this Sunday, 18 September, will be the final day. Click here for more information.
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THE VILLAGE PLAYERS: THE MUSIC OF MODERN MOVIE MUSICALS
Thursday, 15 September 2022
Lausanne, VD
19h doors open
19h30 show
‘Movie Musicals’ brings the best of the music you love from your favorite modern movies to life. This performance sees the combined talents of the VPs & TMT showcasing songs from The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia, A Star Is Born, Rocket Man, Into The Heights, Beauty & The Beast, Yesterday, Aladdin & La La Land. Entrance free. Click here for more information.
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