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ALPINE HIKE – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

The autumn program for connexions social events club, is now available. We have a wide variety of exciting events and activities planned, for English-speaking adults. Upcoming events include:

Sunday, October 8 - High Alpine Hike from Grindelwald with spectacular views (full-day event).

This Sunday we are going to the Bernese Oberland for a spectacular hike. Weather permitting, this high Alpine hike above Grindelwald offers stunning views of glaciers and mountain peaks including those of the three giants, the Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau. Call Jane at 076 514 81 29 if you are interested in attending this event.

Friday, October 13 - Exclusive Wine tasting at Mövenpick Weinkeller, 18.30 – 22.00

We will be tasting wines from Spain. The evening begins with an aperitif, two white wines and tapas. You will also have the opportunity to look around the impressive wine cellars. Then our experts at the Mövenpick Weinkeller will provide an interesting selection of nine red wines for us to taste. We will take a break mid-way to enjoy delicious paella. Come and join us for a really fun evening.

For more information please contact Jane at events@connexions.ch or visit our website: www.connexions.ch

BABY FIRST AID/ILLNESS NIGHT – OCTOBER 11

The Basel Childbirth Trust presents information on “Baby First Aid/Illness.” This event offers parents of very young children with important information and answers to your questions regarding minor injuries, illnesses and where to seek treatment when needed. Seating is limited so call 079 707 5547 to reserve your seat.
Cost: Members – 5CHF
Non-members – 10CHF

Baby First Aid/Illness Night
October 11, 7:15-8:45pm
Quba Family Centre
Bachlettenstrasse 12
Tel: 079 707 5547

WORLD FOOD DAY SYMPOSIUM – OCTOBER 16

In this symposium, entitled “ Capital for Development” the speakers examine how innovative funding mechanisms, including microfinance, can build prosperous rural SME sectors, and offer examples on how enterprise solutions are remarkably effective ways to reduce poverty.

Speakers include Prof. Dr. phil. Hans Dieter Seibel, from the University of Cologne, who is a specialist in rural and microfinance, and Chris West, Deputy Director, Shell Foundation, who has responsibilities for the Shell Foundation’s network of Pan-African SME funds.

Nikolaus Schultze, head of Strategy for the Syngenta Foundation will provide an introduction.

Don’t miss this very special “World Food Day” presentation, which will be followed by a buffet lunch. For more information and to register for the event visit the website.

“Capital for Development” Presentation
Hotel Royal
October 16 2006
11:30 – 13:00

NOVARTIS CAMPUS EXHIBIT – Through November 26

Whether you work at Novartis or not, anyone who lives in Basel can’t help but hear about the Novartis Campus Project. Now an exhibit at the Basel Architekturmuseum let’s everyone see what all the fuss is all about.

As part of it’s a continuing series on the project, this exhibit is devoted to the two buildings completed on the Novartis Campus this year, Peter Märkli’s at Fabrikstrasse 6 and the building by Sanaa/Sejima & Nishizawa at Fabrikstrasse 4. The exhibit includes an explanation of how the buildings fit into the overall campus plan as well as essays about and sketches and photos of the two buildings.

Contact the museum at 061 261 14 13 or visit the website at www.architekturmuseum.ch for more information about this exhibit and related special events.

Novartis Campus
Architekturmuseum Basel
Steinenberg 7
Postfach 911
CH-4001 Basel
Tel. +41 61 261 14 13
E-Mail: am@architekturmuseum.ch

GILBERT & SULLIVAN DINNER CONCERT - NOVEMBER 10

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this special dinner concert by the professional singing group, “The Gilbert & Sullivan Singers.” The ticket price for this event includes your meal (drinks not included), an apéro sponsored by the Gilbert & Sullivan Society, the concert itself, and surprise after-dinner entertainment! Seats are limited – so book your spot today!

For reservations (before 3rd Nov.) and/or society membership please email us at: info@savoyards.ch or contact Corinna Balfour 061 331 0796.

Cost per person:
CHF 60 (Gilbert & Sullivan Society members)/
CHF 80 (non-members)/
Children (up to and including 16 years old) CHF 40

Gilbert & Sullivan Dinner Concert
Friday, 10 November 2006
19:00 hrs
Treffpunkt Provi,
Laufenstrasse 44,
4053 Basel
Tel: 061 331 0796
Email: info@savoyards.ch
www.savoyards.ch

WANT TO LEARN GUITAR?
If you’ve got a yen to make guitar strings sing, head for St. Louis, France, where Pierre Specker offers guitar lessons in English. Pierre is a talented musician with his own band. Courses are held on Saturday mornings in St Louis and also in Sierentz and Hagenthal. Contact Pierre at pierle@kappelen.com or +33 (0) 3 89 68 08 62 for more information.

For additional tips on resources and events in nearby France or Germany, check out Greg Cotter’s Over the Borders column on the English Show website.

BOAT DRINKS (AND DINNER) ON THE RHINE

Even if you’re not a Jimmy Buffet fan, autumn is a perfect time to take a boat ride on the Rhine and enjoy drinks or even dinner as the scenery floats by. To find out about the many varied tours and events on offer, visit the Schifflände by the Rhine or go to www.bpg.ch for more information (German only).

If you like the look of water but prefer to stay on dry land, try Restaurant Dreiländereck. This glass-enclosed restaurant is located in a large grain silo built in 1924 and offers great views of the Rhine. port installations. See the website for more information and menus (German only): www.dreilaendereck.ch.

Restaurant Dreiländereck
Westquaistrasse 75, am Dreiländereck
CH-4019 Basel
Tel: +41 (0)61 639 95 40
E-Mail: info@dreilaendereck.ch

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