Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (30 September through 6 October 2024). 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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CLOTHES DONATION FOR UKRAINE AND MOLDOVA
2-9 October 2024
Chavanne-des-Bogis, Divonne, Signy, and St. Genis-Pouilly
In aid of Ukraine and Moldova. Due to lack of space no items can be accepted before 2nd or after the 9th October 2024. Please donate any clothing for autumn and winter for children and adults as well as bedding and towels. Please read the list carefully. Click here for more information.
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UNICREA: CHATEAU DE COPPET
3-6 October 2024
Coppet, VD
Designers, jewelers, milliners, painters, visual artists, ceramists, sculptors, stylists, cabinetmakers, glassmakers... all selected for the quality and originality of their work. Click here for more information.
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SWISS CLASSIC BRITISH CAR MEETING
Saturday, 5 October 2024
St-Prex, VD
This year’s event features a wide range of classic cars, vibrant activities, and the honored marque of MG, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Since its inception in 1992, the Swiss Classic British Car Meeting has grown into one of the most anticipated automotive events in Switzerland. Each year, the gathering showcases a stunning array of over 1,400 British classic cars. Click here for more information.
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ALL AROUND GENEVA - GENEVA WINETASTING WALK
Saturdays, 5 and 12 October 2024
17h30-19h
Geneva
Walk through the heart of Geneva to see another aspect of Geneva through rosé tinted glasses! Four wine tastings included plus aperitif snacks. CHF 40.- per person as an introductory offer (instead of CHF 59.-). Click here for more information.
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Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: Deutsche Schule Genf - Ecole Allemande de Genève - German courses for age 4-17
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EXCLUSIVE MBA EVENT: GENEVA
Thursday, 3 October 2024
17h
Geneva
Access MBA One-to-One event in Geneva, you will get the full package of guidance to help you choose the best business school for your needs. Discover study opportunities that match your goals – all in one place. Click here for more information.
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JOURNEE DES CHATEAUX SUISSES
Sunday, 6 October 2024
Around Switzerland
Under the theme of ‘Music and Feast’, participating castles will be offering great activities including family-friendly events and musical entertainment! Click here for more information.
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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!
** SEMSALES
Saturday, 5 October 2024
from 9h, cows pass through around 11h
Click here for more information.
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C O M P E T I T I O N
** GEDS: GHOSTS
8-12 October 2024
Geneva
Ghosts premiered in 1882, but the play's themes are still very relevant in today’s world. How often do we have regrets and wonder, “Why did I do that?”, commenting on behaviors which we don’t recognize in ourselves. GEDS (Geneva English Drama Society) have kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a double ticket for GHOSTS (value CHF 70.-/pair of tickets). Click here to read our article.
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U-PICK FRUIT AND VEGETABLES AND THE PERFECT TARTE TATIN RECIPE
Make sure to read our article at this link with auto-cueillette farms in the area. Apples are ripe for the picking now and some places still have other fruit and vegetables in season.
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