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new whattodo iconKnow-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area. LISA’S PICK OF THE WEEK (27 May through 2 June 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.

🎓 Thanks to our sponsor in the middle of this page: International Institute in Geneva - Study for a British university degree in Geneva - Open House Tuesday, 4 June 2024 - Click here for more information.

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SUR LES TRACES DU SAUVIGNON BLANC
Tuesday, 28 May 2024
19h
Bernex, GE
Set off on the path of Sauvignon Blanc in the company of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Swiss blind tasting champions! A unique moment of sharing around a selection of 8 vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Geneva, Switzerland and beyond. Click here for more information.

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GENEVA STREET FOOD FESTIVAL: PLAINPALAIS 2024
30 May - 9 June 2024
Open for lunch through dinner
Geneva
Over 60 food trucks and stalls, bars serving local specialities, a unique line-up of DJs from Thursday to Sunday evenings, a large children's play area, a real village for all ages in the heart of the city. Click here for more information.

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FESTIVAL DE LA CREME DOUBLE: LA GRUYERE
1-2 June 2024
Gruyères, FR
Yum, yum, yum... thick Gruyère cream (closest we can get to clotted cream). The medieval town of Gruyères celebrates a regional culinary treasure: Double Cream. With the festival pass, immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience. The event also offers a multitude of free animations throughout the town, from the artisanal market to a traditional procession, as well as demonstrations of vintage agricultural tractors and folk music performances. Click here for more information.

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C H A R I T Y   E V E N T S  F O R   N V S   K E N Y A
These events are to raise money for National Volunteer Services Kenya, in providing education for good health and well-being, whilst sharing their passion for sports. Before heading to Kenya, Lizzie Crudgington and family are raising funds that will go directly to the local community, as well as taking with them sportswear donated by institutions and individuals, and money to purchase (from Nairobi markets) additional sports equipment that is prioritized by the community. Click here to read the complete article.

** BLUE MIND ART: SILENT AUCTION FOR CHARITY
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
19h-21h
Eysins, VD
Lizzie Crudgington is selling some of her artwork (mostly of Lac Leman over the last 2 years) during an evening with wine, cheese and crudités.

** FAMILY SPORTS DAY EVENT
Sunday, 2 June 2024
9h-13h
Prangins, VDIn addition to the above auction, Lizzie is also looking to reach her fundraising goal of CHF 2,000 by organising - with her sports coach husband - a fun morning of sport and games for all the family this Father's Day. Work up an appetite before Father's Day lunch! And during the event, please donate any of your used football shoes in good condition so the family can contribute them on your behalf to these children.

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Our free “Know-it-all's WHAT TO DO in the area” is kindly sponsored this week by: International Institute in Geneva - Study for a British university degree in Geneva - Open House Tuesday, 4 June 2024 - Click here for more information.

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RACE FOR GIFT WITH ALZHEIMER GENEVE
Sunday, 2 June 2024
9h
Geneva
Take part in this sporting and solidarity event in the heart of Geneva, come and share a festive and convivial moment and support the Alzheimer's cause! Click here for more information.

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CONSCIOUSCAFE GENEVA: I WILL BE HAPPY WHEN...
Thursday, 30th May 2024
Arrival from 18h15
Geneva
Many of us say I will be happy when I am this... , have X, achieve Y, or do Z. But would it surprise you to learn that people who strive for a very difficult goal often feel empty, even depressed, when they have achieved it? Join the conversation. Click here for more information.

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C O M P E T I T I O N

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
7-8 June 2024
19h30
Château de Prangins, VD
Continuing its long-standing relationship with Know-it-all passport, TNT theatre and ADG Europe have kindly offered one of our readers the chance to win a double ticket for A Midsummer Night's Dream in PRANGINS (value Fr. 90.-/pair of tickets). The competition closes at midnight on Thursday, 30 May 2024. Click here to read our article.

Other dates:
— 3 June 2024
Château de Chillon, VD
— 6 June 2024
Schloss Spiez, BE

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