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Disney Lorcana Constructed Event @Kabooom Comic Shop
Disney Lorcana Constructed Event @Kabooom Comic Shop
# Something NEW is about to hit the stage! Goofy, Max Goof, and Powerline are ready to rock the realm alongside other glimmers from the fan favorite *A Goofy Movie*. They’re ready to dance their way into play or into your collection. **Players must bring a deck consisting of a minimum of 60 cards, a maximum of two inks, and a maximum of four of any card of the same full name**. There will be three 50 minute rounds with "best of three" matches! Prizes will be awarded for the top scorers at the end of the event on top of randomly awarded prizes! Tournament Form: Constructed Doors Open: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Entry fee: CHF 10.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. (For the registration to be able to play at the tournament, you'll need a Melee Account) For every Player there is a 1.5 Boosters added to the price pool. **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)
Beginner Russian language class (A1 level)
Beginner Russian language class (A1 level)
Добрый день! If you are interested in joining this class please contact me through messages. This class is for those who are just starting learning the language. You may know alphabet and some words but not necessery. At this class we will learn alphabet, simple words and will move through the simple topics to gain vocabulary and beginner grammar knowledge. I will use this book [Russisch in Übungen](https://www.amazon.de/Russkij-jazyk-upraznenijach-Russisch-%C3%9Cbungen/dp/5883371930/ref=asc_df_5883371930?language=de_DE&mcid=9d979f2e1310397c8f6183ddca2e07ab&tag=chgoshpadde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=718037544181&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11383409812628765056&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9195094&hvtargid=pla-599130015758&psc=1&language=de_DE&gad_source=4) and a lot of videos for listening and practicing. The cost: 2 students 35 chf, 3 or more students 25 chf per person per hour. See you soon! Irina
Chinese Language Meetup
Chinese Language Meetup
大家好! We meet once a week to speak in and about Chinese. Most participants are advanced speakers, or of Chinese descent. Your are a beginner? By all means give our meet-up a chance and drop by! We'd love to help you navigate through the first steps into this fascinating language. If the weather allows we will meet outside (see indicated location). Please bring your own beverages and food. There is a public toilet nearby. 我们每周二晚上七点在火车站附近的某个餐厅聚会,一边吃晚餐(已吃过的也可以只喝一杯),一边用中文聊天。本着开放原则,参加者资格和话题不受任何限制。 我们特别欢迎各位华侨、华裔和来自中国的留学生参加我们的活动,扩充我们对中国的了解。不见不散! 天气允许的话我们在外面聚会(请参考所颁布的地点)。此时请安排自己的饮料和食物。附近有公共厕所。
New Year. New You. Zurich - Connection
New Year. New You. Zurich - Connection
The last Bit.ch H3 in the old year - tba, please sign up for infos
The last Bit.ch H3 in the old year - tba, please sign up for infos
Location and details tba. Please sign up so we know if anyone's attending. Hare(s): Shamcock and/or LIDU
Boulder Together! 🧗‍♀️
Boulder Together! 🧗‍♀️
Bouldering is like a whole body puzzle! And if you never tried we would be happy to have you join us! And the best part is...it's fun and challenging at every level. It is Rock climbing without the ropes, but with lower heights and nice \*soft mats\* to break your fall. :) At Boulderlounge Schlieren we have many routes and skilled staff. We are usually a group of 10-15. And we usually meet at 19:00 at the entrance of Boulderlouge. Some come earlier and some later, but either way write in the chat (see below) and someone will be there to find you and welcome you! Be looking for Ana or Marco. Entrance Price: 23 CHF Shoe rental: 7chf (in case you do not have) At the end of the session we sometimes have a drink and hangout with the group. The gym has food, snacks and drinks. -> Write us a message if you want to be added in the whatsapp group where we coordinate also for other sessions! We hope to see you there! PS: Are you visiting Boulderlounge for the first time? Then please register before the meetup: [https://216.webclimber.de/register ](https://216.webclimber.de/register)
Badminton Wednesday 🏸
Badminton Wednesday 🏸
Welcome to the Winterthur Badminton Meetup! 🏸👊😉🍻 We’re an international group created for badminton fans in and around Winterthur. Open to Expats and Swiss folks who want to train and socialise with fellow ‘badmintonists’. Or perhaps you’d like to learn the sport and meet new people? Whether doing it for fun or fitness, the idea is to enjoy and have a great (kickass) midweek. And everyone is welcome to join us for a postgame drink or two! See yah! 😊 Important: We ask everyone to respect others who wish to play. That means dropping out if you won’t make it to the game by updating your RSVP. Keep in mind: RSVPs close at 21:00 two days before the event to give others enough time to plan. Anyone on the RSVP list who did not show up at the event is considered a "no-show". No-shows will still have to pay the shared cost of the court and shuttles. We keep track of no-shows and deprioritise them in future games. Please try your best to pay on the same day by Twint or in cash. With Twint, write in the comment the date and your name for reference. Cost will be around 12-20 CHF, depending on the amount of players joining and if we have to rent 1 or 2 courts. Note: If it's your first time joining, please send me a message for more details and to confirm your spot in the game. Otherwise, regular players will be given priority. Cheers, Elias

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Language Exchange Zurich - Meet new people & Enjoy free snacks
Language Exchange Zurich - Meet new people & Enjoy free snacks
Join the Language Exchange to meet new people, practice your foreign languages and spend a good time together. We will serve free tapas such as Bruschetta, Wedges, Nachos or similar. **How it works**: Choose the country flag sticker of the languages that you speak or want to practice! Seat on the right language table and start your conversation with our conversation topic cards. Average group size: 25 participants **When**: Every Saturday, 20:00 - 22:00 **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: 10.- incl. Snacks **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/LX-03-01-26 (please buy ticket online) **WhatsApp Group**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/8jkvEUJ5jLp75fYglQFCNJ (join for updates & pics) **After the Language Exchange:** Pub Crawl! For those who want to continue the night, we have a Bar Tour starting from the same place at 10PM. Language Exchange participant get a 10fr discount when buying the combo-ticket online. Your Event Hosts Didem, Sébastien & Katja, Fernando More info: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/languageexchange) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/languageexchangezurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/zurichlanguageexchange)
Cozy to eye contact experiment
Cozy to eye contact experiment
Eye to eye contact experiment Experience a deep connection Looking into the eye of a stranger and see what is happening. Come as you are or bring a pillow. We enjoy to see you all. J. 076 427 77 27
✨ NYE Special – Uetliberg Walk, Campfire Resolutions & After-Party! 🥂🔥
✨ NYE Special – Uetliberg Walk, Campfire Resolutions & After-Party! 🥂🔥
**[>>Ticket needed<<](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/freizeit-ausfluege/sonstige-veranstaltungen/nye-special-uetliberg-walk-campfire-resolutions-party-7409539111969626296.html)** Ring in the New Year with a magical winter walk and a cozy campfire on Uetliberg to set our intentions together! 🌟 We’ll start with a relaxed walk from Ringlikon (10 min), warm up by the fire to reflect on our resolutions, and enjoy deep conversations with new friends. Afterward, we’ll head down to the city (45 min) for a seamless transition into a night of celebration at Plaza—featuring pre-drinks, speed dating (optional), and a massive NYE party! 🎆 **👋 Coming alone? That’s totally fine!** Most people do! We’ll introduce you to others and ensure you have people to chat with. **❤️ Being single?** There is a special option to meet someone exciting before the night ends! Join the speed dating session at Plaza to connect with other singles. **🧣 Dress Code:** Please wear sturdy shoes for the forest walk and dress very warm. **📲 Stay in the loop:** Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi ### 🕒 Timeline * **⏰ 16:00** – Meet under the big clock at **Zurich Main Station (HB)**. Live location gets shared on WhatsApp on the day of the event. * **🚋 16:35** – We take the **S10 (Track 21 or 22)** towards Uetliberg and get off at **Ringlikon**. * **🚶 17:00** – Easy walk from Ringlikon station to the **Hohensteinplatz** barbecue area (10 min). * **🔥 17:30** – **Campfire Ritual:** We will light a fire to write down and share (if you want) our New Year's resolutions. * **📉 18:00** – Walk down through the forest towards **Triemli**. * **🚋 19:15** – Take the tram/train from Triemli back into the city to freshen up or head straight to the venue. * **🥂 20:00** – Pre-Drinks at **Plaza Club** (Badenerstrasse 109). * **❤️ 20:30** – **Speed Dating** for singles (Optional, but fun!). * 🕒 **22:00** – **End of Speed Dating**; short break before the party. * **🎉 00:30** – Celebrate into the New Year at the Plaza NYE Party! ### 🎒 What to Bring * **👟 Sturdy walking shoes** (It might be muddy or slippery). * **🧣 Warm clothes** (Gloves, hat, and a warm jacket are a must for standing by the fire). * **🖊️ A pen** (To write down your resolutions—we can provide paper!). * **🥤 Drinks & Snacks** (Bring something to toast with or roast over the fire). * **🎟️ Ticket/Entry** (If required for Plaza, please check their website in advance). Let’s end the year with nature, connection, and celebration! 🌳🥂 **Disclaimer** To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions from the event organizers. Attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected; if you encounter any issues, please speak to a team member. We reserve the right to exclude participants who do not adhere to basic standards of respectful behavior. By signing up, you agree that photos/videos taken during the event may be used on our social media. **Important:** We cannot wait for late participants. If you miss the 16:35 train, please take the next S10 and check the WhatsApp group for our live location to catch up. **No Refunds:** All ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations. Dinner is not included in the ticket. **Photos and other content** will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. ​Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IN37htEEuH2Gdl73EQCqGV)
Russian through rock music (B1-B2 level)
Russian through rock music (B1-B2 level)
Please contact me if you want to join the class. Добрый день! This class is for learners with a level B1 or higher. We will learn Russian rock songs and do exercises and discussions based on them. We will use the book Russian rock and Russian Grammar. We will meet one time per week. Below is an information about the class. Cost: 2 students 35 chf per hour, 3 or more student 25 chf per hour per person. Class Length: 1 hour Class structure: • We read a text or a chapter from a book, discuss new words. We learn part of grammar and practice using it. • After that we discuss the topic and answer the text follow-up questions. • I also give homework tasks to make sentences with new words or do a grammar exercises. • If we finish the exercises earlier, we play word games or have a free chat. If you have questions send me a message or post it in comments.
THE BIG NYE PARTY🌟🥂 - Singles only.
THE BIG NYE PARTY🌟🥂 - Singles only.
**IMPORTANT: YOU NEED TO BUY A TICKET IN YOUR NOII PROFILE TO GET IN** **Auf Tinder kein Bock mehr, aber für Parship ist es zu früh? We got you!** **Wir organisieren mehrere Real Life Single Events. Jede. Woche.** 💜Lassen wir alle Single Herzen höher schlagen und veranstalten einen legendären noii Event. Vergiss Swipen und Chatten, in diesem Jahr daten wir im echten Leben (we don't make the rules). 🍸Mit bis zu 400 Personen pro Event ist immer viel los. Worst case hast du ein geiles noiices Erlebnis gehabt, best case lernst du jemanden kennen, den du daten möchtest **🌟It's a vibe.** Keine Sorge, das wird kein awkward Single Event mit einem sturen Ablauf. Es ist wie ein normaler Bar-Abend mit deinen Friends, wo du aber ganz easy noch andere Leute kennenlernst. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)** **So done with tinder but it’s too early for Parship? We got you!** **We organize several real life single events. Every. Week.** 💜Let's make all single hearts beat faster and organize a legendary noii event. Forget swiping and chatting, this year we're dating in real life (we don't make the rules). 🍸With up to 400 people per event, there is always a lot going on. Worst case scenario: you have a great noiice experience, best case: you meet someone you want to date **🌟It's a vibe.** Don't worry, this won't be an awkward singles event with a stubborn schedule. It's like a normal bar evening with your friends, where you can easily meet other people. **[HERE MORE INFORMATION](https://date.noii.ch/preview)**
Special Spieletreff Wiedikon
Special Spieletreff Wiedikon
Is there a better way to end this year with doing what’s you really like: playing board games. We don’t really care if you count the seconds to the new year or keep on playing 🥳 We rented our room for the whole day until after midnight. Please let us know when you plan to join so we can plan for food. We would like to play some longer games. Therefore, it would be nice to know at which time you like to join. We will use the chatt of this event for planning.
Walk and Talk – and Coffee
Walk and Talk – and Coffee
Abonniere meinen [Whatsapp-Kanal](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb72OOCEKyZ9YmR6Xq2u) für regelmässige Tipps rund ums Schweizerdeutsch. **Lust auf Bewegung an der frischen Luft und dabei locker (Schweizerdeutsch) plaudern?** 🚶💬 Dann komm zum Walk and Talk! **So funktioniert’s:** **Wir treffen uns am Treffpunkt Zürich HB und gehen gemeinsam los** **Damit wir uns finden halten wir ein Plüschtier auffällig in der Hand.**** Jede und jeder bringt sich ein – Gesprächsthemen entstehen unterwegs von selbst Im Anschluss können wir, wer Lust hat, noch gemeinsam irgendwo einen Kaffee trinken ☕ **Der Organisator ist nicht zwingend jedes Mal dabei – die Idee ist, dass das Treffen auch selbstorganisiert funktioniert** Hinweise: Bequeme Schuhe & wettergerechte Kleidung Findet bei (fast) jedem Wetter statt Wasser/Getränk nach Bedarf mitnehmen Jede und jeder darf gerne Freunde mitbringen

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✨ Thriving Book Swap! 📚
✨ Thriving Book Swap! 📚
December Book Club/White Elephant Book Exchange
December Book Club/White Elephant Book Exchange
Welcome, readers! ❄️ Our December read is **_A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella._** A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella is a tender, character-driven novel that follows three people in a small Pennsylvania town as they each cope with loss and seek connection. Chuck, a widower, struggles to find meaning after his wife’s death; Ella, a young woman, faces the heartbreak of her missing daughter; and Kirsten, a veterinary technician, grieves her father while contemplating her future. Their stories intertwine gently, revealing how grief and hope coexist—and how even small acts of kindness can help people rediscover purpose and peace in the aftermath of tragedy. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! At this meeting, our third annual White Elephant book exchange will take place! If you'd like to participate, bring a gift-wrapped book that you already own. On the gift wrap, write the genre of the book. We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our January Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *Can't Spell Treason Without Tea* by Rebecca Thorne in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
Bad Girls Book Club January 2026
Bad Girls Book Club January 2026
**Our January novel is: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan** **This month's featured novel is a 20th-century biographical fiction, coming-of-age, historical romance, women’s fiction, world literature, student biography, heartfelt, magic, and feel-good novel. The book is 311 pages in print and 7 hours and 8 minutes on audiobook.** 1950: Margaret Devonshire (Megs) is a seventeen-year-old student of mathematics and physics at Oxford University. When her beloved eight-year-old brother asks Megs if Narnia is real, logical Megs tells him it's just a book for children, and certainly not true. Homebound due to his illness, and remaining fixated on his favorite books, George presses her to ask the author of the recently released novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a question: "Where did Narnia come from?" Despite her fear about approaching the famous author, who is a professor at her school, Megs soon finds herself taking tea with C. S. Lewis and his own brother Warnie, begging them for answers. Rather than directly telling her where Narnia came from, Lewis encourages Megs to form her own conclusion as he shares the little-known stories from his own life that led to his inspiration. As she takes these stories home to George, the little boy travels farther in his imagination than he ever could in real life. After holding so tightly to logic and reason, her brother's request leads Megs to absorb a more profound truth: "The way stories change us can't be explained. It can only be felt. Like love."
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
I don't usually pick romance but I really wanted to do a Hanukkah book. It's a bit on the longer side but hopefully a quick read. The library only has 5 audiobooks so please try to remember to "release it" when you're done. Columbus libraries: [https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3503238) Location: The Goat Riversouth [219 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215](https://www.google.com/maps?q=219%20South%20High%20Street%2C%20Columbus%2C%20Ohio%2043215%2C%20United%20States) [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah’s not magical. It’s not merry. It’s not *Christmas*. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze.
Monthly Meet Up (Brigands and Breadknives)
Monthly Meet Up (Brigands and Breadknives)
We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.
Annual Yankee Swap!
Annual Yankee Swap!