And book your family ski lessons now!
With the Summer holidays now behind us, it is time to start preparing for the ski season – yes, really! As the season approaches, knowitall.ch will try and keep you posted on all the latest recommendations as they are sent in to us.
The first of these comes from Ski Pros Megève, a popular English ski school located in the village of Megève, and which has featured a number of times on our site in the past. Founder, Mike Beaudet, has just sent us details of his "Early Bird” ski trips, running in Cervinia-Zermatt between 1st of November and 15 December, 2012. More details can be found in the article we featured last year on the site, but, in a nutshell, these are excellent, "long weekend" 2, 3, 4 and 5 day "tune-up" trips to the Italian and Swiss Alps at 3380 meters, which can be scheduled around your availability and desires. “Late Spring” trips between 15 April and 5 May, 2013, can also be arranged along the same lines.
For those of you that live close to Megève (and that includes anyone living in or around Geneva since Megève is just an hour’s drive from the airport), Ski Pros Megève will continue to offer its popular weekend programs for kids and adults as of mid December, or earlier if the ski area is open. This is a great opportunity to get the family out in the fresh air and learn to become "great" skiers in a season.
Whilst the offices of the American International Women’s Club offices may have been quiet over the summer, the AIWC photography group was busy planning its Photo Exhibition.
Featuring works from 17 of their photographers, the Photo Exhibition 2012 is scheduled to take place on September 27th with an opening-night vernissage, providing an opportunity for club members and members of the community alike to chat with participating photographers, learn more about the photography group, and enjoy an evening with friends. All photos, two of which are featured in this article, are for sale unless noted otherwise; a portion of each sale will be donated to the club.
The personal styles and experiences of each photographer, as well as the group’s wide range of monthly themes, have served as inspiration for the photos on display. The club’s photographers range from novice to professional, and have used a wide range of cameras to produce their work.
Photo: © Grégoire Chappuis
Open Day on 22 September, 2012
Since it was created in 2010 by the Morges Tourist Office, in collaboration with the communes of Morges and Préverenges, "Le CityGolf Morges-Préverenges" has attracted all kinds of visitors to its course, ranging from engaged couples on their hen or stag nights, through to school parties of children. This year alone it has been visited by over 1,000 people, and to celebrate its success, the Tourist Office has decided to organize another of its popular Portes-Ouvertes (Open Day) on 22 September, 2012.
The course, which is half mini-golf, half swin-golf, is open to players of all ages and is a great way for families to discover the the streets, parks and quays of both Morges and Préverenges. At one moment golfers are able to practise their swing in front of the Chateau du Morges – at another they are able to pick up their ball in the Rue Traversière! The majority of the holes are situated along the lakeside.
Photo courtesy of Alison Pouliot
Despite the 24 hours of flight time, Australia has become the dream destination for many Europeans. This ancient mysterious land, inhabited by one of the oldest human cultures, has only known European settlement for a little more than 200 years.
No need to travel so far to get a taste of the dynamic and multicultural melange of ancient and modern that is Australia today. From 28-30 September, the Australia Festival is coming to the Esplanade du Lac in Divonne-les-Bains, France.
“We’re excited to share such a diverse and rich program. Together we will explore the land and culture of Australia that is both ancient and modern at the same time,” says festival director, Bronwyn Lay, an Australian writer who lives in the nearby village of Vesancy. “The Australia Festival 2012 will bring together the international community with the local people of the Geneva region and beyond. There’s an eclectic offering of live performances, creative workshops, art exhibitions, indigenous films, family activities and great Australian food and wine.”
Lisa Cirieco-Ohlman and Denise Nickerson invite you to attend the official launch of their two new books, Know-it-all passport 2013/2014 and Education Guide Switzerland 2012/2014.
The launch will take place at a special vernissage, including wine and nibbles, being held from 18h00 at the popular bookstore Payot Chantepoulet in Geneva. With one of the best selections of English-language and children’s books in the region, the shop will remain open until 20h in the evening so you will have plenty of time to browse their book shelves!
Now in its 8th edition, Know-it-all passport® is THE English-language reference book for anything you want to know in Geneva, Vaud and neighboring France: it includes recommendations on everything from shopping, housing and education to birthday party venues, places to eat, night life, and even chocolate! The chapter on OUTINGS AND TRIPS (56 pages) is a book within a book. You won't need anything else!
