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New Year Eve drinks (free entry!)
đ **Ring in 2026 with ZĂŒrich Together!** đ
**New Yearâs Eve at Nelsonâs Pub â ZĂŒrich**
Ready to say goodbye to 2025 in style? Come celebrate with **ZĂŒrich Together** as we take over our **own private section** of **Nelsonâs Pub** for a cozy, social, and totally FREE New Yearâs Eve gathering!
đ» **What to Expect:**
âš A relaxed, come-as-you-are vibe
âš Drinks, laughs, and good company
âš One last chance this year to meet cool new people
âš A warm, friendly group to count down to midnight with
Whether youâre new in town or just want a fun place to toast the New Year, weâd love to have you with us.
đ **Where:** Nelson's Pub, ZĂŒrich
đž **Cost:** Free
â° **When:** New Yearâs Eve â drop in anytime and stay as long as you like!
Letâs raise a glass together and welcome an amazing 2026. đ„
**See you there!** đ
Neues Jahr Viertelmarathon - 10km
Commençons 2026 par un jogging de 10km
Info est Inscriptions sur
https://www.neujahrsmarathon.ch/
https://www.neujahrsmarathon.ch/anreise/
Anreise mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln am 31. Dezember
Ab ZĂŒrich HB mit S11 oder S12 bis Schlieren (Reisezeit 9 min; fĂ€hrt alle 15 min). Fussweg ab Bahnhof Schlieren (10min).
Aikido-EinfĂŒhrung/Introduction
AnfÀnger willkommen!/Beginners welcome!
Schlechtwetter: drinnen/Bad weather: indoor (Kantonsstr. 136)
Schönwetter: auf Strandrasen/Sunny weather: on the beach lawn
Bekleidung: Budo-gi und Hakama drinnen bzw. weisses T-Shirt und schwarze Budo-Hose draussen/Dressing: budo-gi and hakama indoor resp. white T-shirt and black budo trousers outdoor
Bekleidung AnfÀnger: leichte Trainingsbekleidung/Dressing beginners: light training dress
Was ist/What is "Aiki-Daijo-Aikido"? --> http://www.aikidaijo.ch
CityRunning Enge
Start um 19.00 Uhr ab Hafen ZĂŒrich Enge
Dauer: 60 Minuten
Lauftempo Gruppe 1: 6 min/km (10 km/h)
Lauftempo Gruppe 2: 7 min/km (8.5 km/h)
Start 7pm at Hafen ZĂŒrich Enge
Duration: 60 minutes
Pace group 1: 6 min/km (9:39 min/mile)
Pace group 2: 7 min/km (11:16 min/mile)
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Founders Running Club :: Zurich
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacerâpets, friends, family, are welcome.
đïž Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
đ Now in 35+ cities
đ
Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Moonlight Skiing: GlĂŒna Plaina
\*\*\* Full \*\*\* All 4 spots taken \*\*\* RSVP closed \*\*\*
The idea is moonlight skiing at Diavolezza plus 1-2 days of skiing in Engadin. Exactly 4 spots, as that is the room I have reserved.
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WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
* Link 1: [https://www.corvatsch-diavolezza.ch/en/experiences/gluena-plaina-skiing-under-the-light-of-the-full-moon](https://www.corvatsch-diavolezza.ch/en/experiences/gluena-plaina-skiing-under-the-light-of-the-full-moon)
* Link 2: [https://youtube.com/watch?v=WCzSX014RAg&si=Z9kEzk_M2JfFmbjz](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WCzSX014RAg&si=Z9kEzk_M2JfFmbjz)
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RSVP:
* There are exactly 4 spots
* I reserve the right to prioritise people I know well.
* As there is a booking for a room of 4, I need to collect money beforehand
* Process:
1\. Sign\-in to the waitlist & contact me
2\. Twint me the relevant amount
3\. After I receive the amount\, I move you to «Yes\, going»\.
* If your plans change, for whatever reason, the room booking still is there. I cannot cancel a single spot. Therefore: No refunds. YOU need to find someone to take over your spot.
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OUTBOUND TRAVEL:
* Friday 02.01.2026:
11:50h: Meet under the «Blue Angel»
* THIS IS THE LAST CONNECTION FOR THE DAY!
* 12:07h: IC3 (platform 10, direction Chur) ZĂŒrich HB to Landquart
* 13:20h: RE13 (direction St. Moritz) from Landquart to Celerina
* 15:27h: Bus 602 (direction Bernina, Lagalpbahn) from «Celerina, Cresta Palace» to «Bernina Diavolezza»
* 16:00h: Cable car «Bernina Diavolezza (Talstation)» to Diavolezza
* 16:12h: Arrival at Diavolezza
* Note: No later connections possible. Cable car closes!
FRIDAY:
* 16:12h: Arrival at Diavolezza
* 16:30h: Check-in & move into room
* 19:00h: Dinner
* 22:00h: Moonlight skiing
SATURDAY:
* Skiing around Diavolezza, Lagalp and â maybe â further afield
* 16:20h: Last cable car up to Diavolezza
SUNDAY:
* Ski down from Diavolezza to «Bernina Diavolezza» train station
(Luggage: Backpack only!)
* Travel back from «Bernina Diavolezza» to Zurich
OPTION:
* Ski in St.Moritz and around on Sunday, too.
* Use a locker or left-luggage at St.Moritz station
* Cost: CHF 47.- plus luggage storage
GEAR:
* Full ski gear
* Other luggage to all fit into a backpack. See Sunday!
COST:
Total cost ca. CHF 460.- per head (w/HT)
* ZĂŒrich HB to «Bernina Diavolezza»: CHF 44.80 (w/HT)
* 1 spot in the room of 4: CHF 142.- per night = CHF 284.- (includes cable car up, dinner and breakfast)
* Ski pass Friday moonlight skiing: CHF 39.-
* Ski pass Saturday: CHF 47.- (UPDATE: I have learned from the Berghaus that its either two days (tied to the two nights or no hotel ski pass. TBD)
* «Bernina Diavolezza» to ZĂŒrich HB: CHF 44.80 (w/HT)
CANCELLATION:
* I will assess the weather situation a few days before the event & if necessary cancel entirely
* If you cannot attend: You need to find a new person taking over your spot. I cannot refund you as the booking is for the entire room.
PICTURE CREDIT
* Freepik.com
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DISCLAIMER:
I am NOT a travel agent. No travel agent specific rules apply!
This is NOT a guided tour. Instead, this is a casual meetup of individuals responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. The hike is on your own risk and judgement.
It is your own responsibility to assess the requirements and difficulty of this hike as well as your capabilities and fitness condition. You need to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, ...) and insurance cover as if you were going by yourself. Also, check the weather forecast.
If you are unsure about the hike, do research further detail e.g. on the internet.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant on the accuracy of the description
Meditative Vollmondwanderung Uetliberg
Erste Vollmondwanderung im neuen Jahr. Wir laufen von Felsenegg nach Uitikon mit stellenweise wunderbarer Aussicht auf den ZĂŒrichsee.
Wir erleben den Mondaufgang und Sonnenuntergang gleichzeitig gegen 17:45. Danach fĂ€rbt sich der Westhimmel ĂŒber ZĂŒrich in rosa, rot oder gold Tönen. Eine gute Gelegenheit, sich auf das neue Jahr einzustimmen.
8 km, 230 m aufwÀrts, 350 m abwÀrts. Laufzeit 2h10.
Spendensammlung fĂŒr den Naturschutz.
Treffpunkt vor Bahnhof Adliswil 15:53.
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COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 â 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
âą Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
âą Show up and try it out.
âą Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
âą Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
âą Attend orientation in advance.
âą At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
âą Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
âą Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.















