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Have you ever wondered which bird is nesting in your garden? Which bird is searching in the grass for worms and insects? Whose song wakes you up on summer mornings or why birds sing at all? You will learn the answers to these and other questions during this course consisting of **one theory evening and two excursions**. Details and registration here: https://birdlife-zuerich.ch/naturkurs/common-garden-birds-in-zurich-4/ **Course objectives:** You can identify the most frequently sighted and heard birds in your local environment. This knowledge will enable you to take part, if you wish to, in the SVS/BirdLife Schweiz initiative “Stunde der Gartenvögel” (Hour of the Garden Birds) taking place from the 9th to 11th of May 2025. **Registration:** Sign up on the Birdlife page: https://birdlife-zuerich.ch/naturkurs/common-garden-birds-in-zurich-4/ Registration and payment deadline is 16.2.26.

In einer coolen Gruppe immer wieder neue Trails entdecken und die jeweils spektakuläre Aussicht auf die Leuchtstadt Luzern aus den unterschiedlichsten Perspektiven geniessen. Unsere Tour startet jeweils am **Donnerstag** um **18.30 Uhr**. Der jeweilige Treffpunkt wird ein paar Tage vorher im WhatsApp-Chat und die App "Klubraum" bekanntgegeben. In 90-120 Minuten versuchen wir mit einem Maximum an Fun die jeweiligen 500 – 1’000 Höhenmeter zu bewältigen. Das gemeinsame Erlebnis steht ganz klar im Vordergrund. Dennoch kommen auch die „Schnelleren“ auf ihre Kosten und werden auf Extraschlaufen „gejagt“. Du möchtest in den WhatsApp-Chat aufgenommen werden? Dann registriere dich über [trail-maniacs Beitrittsanfrage](https://form.jotform.com/202275997370060) Du hast die Möglichkeit ohne Vereinsmitgliedschaft (kostenlos) beizutreten oder Teil der Community zu werden (30.-/Jahr). Wir freuen uns mit dir zusammen die coolen Trails zu rocken!. Bitte jeweils **gute Trailrunningschuhe** mit genügend Grip anziehen. Vom Herbst bis Frühling die **Stirnlampe** nicht vergessen! Im Winter bzw. der Übergangszeit gehören zudem **Spikes** mit ins Gepäck! Die Trainings werden von den zertifizierten Trailrunning-Leitern Guido Hermann und Nathalie von Däniken geleitet. Weitere Infos zu deinen Guides und weitere Angebote findest du unter [Trailrun Zentralschweiz / up2peak](https://trailrunzentralschweiz.ch/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- *We rock the flowing trails at the foot of Mount Pilatus in the area between Renggpass and Eigenthal in a cool group. In between we also explore the trails on the Dietschi- and Sonnenberg, the Gütsch-, Biregg- and Meggerwald.*

### Tägliche Abendmeditation ##### Für alle Friedensliebhaber und andere, für Meditations-Anfänger\*innen und Fortgeschrittene. Wir lieben die Stille. Wir meditieren mit offenen Augen - oder mit geschlossenen, wenn Sie dies vorziehen. Kommen Sie und geniessen Sie die kraftvollen Schwingungen des Friedens. Wenn Sie wünschen bieten wir auch gerne eine geführte Meditation an. **Willkommen auf der Welle des Friedens!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)

Hi everyone, Each month we come together to explore new perspectives, challenge our thinking, and dive into the conversations that great books inspire. Our purpose is simple and meaningful: **to learn, to connect, and to nurture the richness of our human experience — one book, one dialogue, one gathering at a time.** After *Brave New World* was recently presented to the Zug Book Club, the unanimous sentiment was clear: **we want to go deeper.** So we’re delighted to invite you to: **✨ The Aldous Huxley Experience** **When:** March 26 at 19:00 **Where:** Falkenstrasse 28a, 8008 Zürich This isn’t a standard museum visit — it’s a rare chance to immerse yourself in the world of Aldous Huxley at the **Zürich Aldous Huxley Centre**, which is dedicated to Huxley and supports the study and teaching of his works, including *Brave New World*. The centre also hosts a major exhibition of his complete works, with a substantial portion permanently exhibited at **Huxley Hall** at **Falkenstrasse 28a**, 8008 Zurich. [\[huxleycentre.ch\]](https://www.huxleycentre.ch/) ✅ **RSVP:** Reply to this message with **“I’m in”** (and feel free to bring a friend who loves big ideas). More about the centre here: [Aldous Huxley Centre Zurich](https://www.huxleycentre.ch/) Warmly, Nela

Get ready to dive into authentic Galician flavors with tasty tapas and curated wines for a chill night out. Join us for a Galician tapas & wine evening at Westhive Rooftop Kitchen in Zurich. What’s included: * Welcome drink (non-alcoholic option available) * A journey through 20+ Spanish tapas with a Galician influence * 5 curated Galician wines from small local producers served throughout the evening in collaboration with uncorkme.now (https://uncorkme-now.com/en) * Live demonstrations of selected tapas preparation in our open kitchen * An intimate setting with limited spots available Throughout the evening, you’ll also discover the stories and traditions behind the cuisine, with glimpses into the open kitchen as dishes are prepared—bringing you closer to the heart of each creation with every bite. Price: CHF 145 per person Includes the full tapas menu and wine (non-alcoholic drinks available) Reserve your spot early - we can’t wait to welcome you!

We're planning the next Hackergarten Zurich 🥳 We're looking forward to see some familiar faces and share knowledge within the open-source community. Spread the word — everyone is welcome! Bring your project, a bug, a feature, a question... or just your time and enthusiasm 💜 As always there will be free drinks, beer and pizza, sponsored by Quatico. As usual we briefly present the open-source projects we'd like to work on, break up into groups and try to make an actual contribution. We offer free pizza, beverages and depending on weather conditions a great view on Zurich West from the rooftop terrace. Many thanks to Quatico (https://www.quatico.com) for hosting the event!

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.

Open Sharing Circle ✨ Dieser Circle findet auf Deutsch statt. Wir kommen zusammen, um im Moment präsent zu sein und uns so zu zeigen, wie wir wirklich sind. Die Intention ist, in einem sicheren und vertrauensvollen Raum zu teilen — Gedanken, Emotionen, Ziele, Meinungen — alles, was sich für dich im Moment lebendig anfühlt. Niemand muss etwas teilen, und jede*r ist willkommen. ⸻ Worum geht es? • Stärkung von Selbstwahrnehmung & Selbstvertrauen • Persönliches Wachstum • Aufbau tiefer Beziehungen & Vertrauen • Menschen auf einer echten, menschlichen Ebene kennenlernen • Sich frei fühlen, sich authentisch auszudrücken ⸻ Circle-Vereinbarungen Frei & freiwillig Du darfst alles teilen, was du möchtest — und musst nichts teilen. Sprich aus deiner eigenen Erfahrung Teile aus deiner persönlichen Perspektive: deine Erfahrungen, Gedanken, Gefühle und Wahrnehmungen. Der Raumhalter kann dich dabei sanft unterstützen, indem er als Zeichen eine Hand auf die Brust legt. Respekt & Vertraulichkeit Wir begegnen uns respektvoll und ohne zu urteilen. Was im Circle geteilt wird, bleibt im Circle. Rede-Objekt Nur die Person, die das Rede-Objekt hält, spricht. Verständnisfragen sind willkommen. Redezeit & Raum teilen Nimm dir Zeit beim Teilen und lass gleichzeitig Raum für andere. Ratschläge & Unterstützung Sprich für dich selbst und gib Ratschläge nur mit Einverständnis. Bitte frage ausdrücklich nach, wenn du Ratschläge oder Unterstützung möchtest. Trigger & Emotionen Jede*r ist für die eigenen Gefühle und Themen selbst verantwortlich. Starke Emotionen (z. B. Weinen) sind willkommen und werden respektiert. Unterstützung wird nur angeboten, wenn sie gewünscht ist. Eigene Bedürfnisse Kümmere dich selbst um deine Bedürfnisse (WC, Essen usw.) und respektiere den Gruppenraum. Raumhalter Das Organisationsteam wählt Raumhalter, die den Ablauf des Circles unterstützen und darauf achten, dass die Vereinbarungen eingehalten werden. Der Circle kann bei Bedarf sanft unterbrochen werden. Fokusrunde Der Raumhalter kann intuitiv eine kurze Fokusrunde initiieren, wenn es unterstützend wirkt. Mobiltelefone Bitte schalte dein Handy auf lautlos und nutze es nur für Notizen, falls nötig. Zeit Dauer: ca. 3 Stunden. Du kannst jederzeit gehen, idealerweise während der Pausen (etwa alle 45 Minuten). Nach dem Circle gibt es Raum, um zu bleiben, sich zu verbinden oder weiter zu teilen, wenn du magst.

Ideal zum Spanischlernen und neue Leute kennenzulernen. Wir treffen uns alle 14 Tage in einem Cafe um 10 Uhr. Die erste Probelektion ist gratis. Für mehr Informationen kannst Du uns gerne unter spanischschulehola@gmail.com kontaktieren IG: hola_spanisch \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ideal para practicar tu español, conocer gente y pasar un buen rato. Nos encontramos cada 14 días en el café a las 10 hs. Clase de prueba gratis. Para mas información puedes contactarte a spanischschulehola@gmail.com IG: hola_spanisch

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/eating-drinking/digital-detox-cafe-7438263298422746964.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](http://www.social-circle.ch/)** **Unplug & Create: Digital Detox Café at Paint it Easy** Take a break from screens and reconnect with yourself and others at our Digital Detox event in Zürich’s most inviting creative space, Paint it Easy. We’ll kick off the evening with a relaxed atmosphere, setting the tone for a mindful and inspiring night. Join our craft group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JPIASNUJGwD23UUweSe0s3) **Deep Talk with Question Cards:** Dive into meaningful conversations and connect with fellow participants on a deeper level. **Boardgames:** Just for fun or to meet new people. **Creative Activities:** * **Drawing** (included) * **Canvas Painting** (CHF 10/hour + canvas, e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9) * **Pottery Painting** (CHF 20–45 per piece) * **Jewellery Making with Beads** (CHF 10/hour + materials, avg. CHF 20–30) * **Linocut Printmaking** (CHF 25–35 per piece) **Location:** Paint it Easy, Zürich **Early Bird Ticket:** CHF 15 (standard CHF 18) **Includes :** Welcome drink\*, drawing material, notebook, games, workshop **Doesn't include** : optional creative activity fees (depending on your choice) \*Warm drink, homemade iced tea, or lemonade Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DaGFCvKs6iu62pftk5cotM?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DaGFCvKs6iu62pftk5cotM?mode=gi_t) No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Whether you're painting, reflecting, or connecting, this is your space to recharge, express, and enjoy. Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are not refundable. #digitaldetox

Let’s welcome Sunday with movement, breath, and nature 🌿 We’ll begin with an energizing hatha yoga flow - to wake up the body, boost your mood, and clear the mind. After practice, we’ll head for a relaxed 30-minute walk to Uetliberg — surrounded by forest, spring colours, and good company. 📍 **Where:** Reactics Studio - Wiedikon [Frauentalweg 16 - Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Frauentalweg+16,+8045+Z%C3%BCrich/@47.3554879,8.512379,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4790099334190365:0xe48f4c920b17716a!8m2!3d47.3554879!4d8.512379!16s%2Fg%2F11nnkx5553?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) 🕒 **When:** Sunday, 29.03.2026 at 11:00 ✨ **Level:** All levels welcome 💰 **Price:** 28 CHF for yoga session. Spots limited to 15 participants - please reserve the spot with payment TWINT +41 791977702. Please sign up only if you are certain you will attend. **Fell free to join only the hike part. Participating in the walk to Uetliberg is free of charge.** Yoga studio has yoga matts. To stay up to date join the WhatsApp group 🌿 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjcN8KKelJ7L5kNT40j6vT)

Every last Sunday of the month ( Women only event) A chance to meet - swap books, grab a coffee and have a chit chat How it will work • Bring a book or two you have read and happy to swap (please do not expect it to be returned we are swapping ) • Grab a coffee have a chat and browse through the books on offer • Rule - please take the same amount of books you donate ( this enables all who donate get a book and also means the host is not carrying home left over books 😅) * If you dont have a book - please still feel free to join for coffee and chit chat join the WhatsApp chat here https://chat.whatsapp.com/IQ44Sqnm2iIDanJAEzqAzb

Hi everyone, I would love to invite you to join us for the first workshop organized by my colleagues and me. It is supported by the University of Zurich and the Digital Society Initiative Community. **Cycles of Care** is a workshop series exploring how technology, health, and care intersect in women's lives. Digital women's health is growing fast, but many tools still don't fully consider how sex and gender shape our experiences. This series is all about opening up that conversation and bringing people together to think about how we can do better across research, design, and everyday practice. ✨ **Our 1st workshop is happening on March 26 at 16:30** **Theme:** *Considering Sex- and Gender-Specific Factors in Research and Practice* What to expect: * 🎤 Two inspiring talks from guest speakers * 💬 A hands-on, interactive activity * 🥂 A relaxed apero to chat, meet others, and exchange ideas This event is open to **everyone interested in digital women’s health** \- whether you're a researcher\, practitioner\, parent\, designer\, or just curious about the topic\. **Join online or in-person** (Please note: in-person spots are limited) 👉 More info and registration are here: [https://www.c4dhi.org/news/cycles-of-care/](https://www.c4dhi.org/news/cycles-of-care/) 💡 The event is free of charge Come by, meet like-minded people, and help shape more thoughtful, inclusive approaches to women's health and care. And of course, feel free to join the WhatsApp group of our community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvK7keCKwyG2Qv5veLpwSJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HvK7keCKwyG2Qv5veLpwSJ)

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

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 – 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 • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • 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.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (Tremont Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Start your week the right way with Manic Mondays. Giving you an enjoyable Bachata lesson with a push of cool moves. The second hour has Beginner/Intermediate Salsa on 1. You must understand basic Salsa skills to participate. 730pm-830pm Bachata Cool Moves 830pm-930pm Salsa On 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) $15 for One Class $20 for Both Free Parking & Plenty of Dance Space.

**Complex Trauma Support Group** Our group is intended for survivors of complex trauma. If you are here, it’s likely that so much of who you are and what you have experienced in this life is actually invisible to most people––to family, society, coworkers, and the people who are around you. We are a peer-led group of survivors creating opportunities for ourselves and others to share our experiences, share support, and build relationships in kind community together. Survivor experiences might include: child sexual abuse, incest, child trafficking, and other experiences of people living with traumatic dissociation and complex PTSD. **What to expect at your first meeting:** Currently, we are offering a bi-monthly in person group at 2:00pm on the first and third Sunday of the month. The only criterion for joining the group is that you are a survivor of trauma wishing to have more kindness in your own life and share kindness with others, and that you agree to practice to group’s relational agreements available for view here: https://www.kindgroups.com/agreements. Joining the group is free of charge. We ask that new people connect with us for 30 minutes on the phone or on zoom before coming to their first group, so that we can determine together that we are a good fit. Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. Participants are never required to share. You’re also welcome to choose a pseudonym and you will never be asked for private information. You are welcome to leave at any time. The kindness that survivors can share when among others who have survived similar childhood experiences is something we rarely get to experience. Time spent with others who understand even a little bit more about us is a relief. Our hope is to help ourselves and others experience that we are not alone. We wish for our efforts to be a cause of kindness in our own lives and the lives of each other. You can read more about the groups at www.kindgroups.com.

Join us for the Spring edition of [Nature Loving Fest](https://www.facebook.com/events/895148649812928), a small, thoughtfully curated outdoor gathering celebrating vegan eats, handmade goods, and the beauty of the season. Formerly known as our Vegan Pop-Up, this new chapter reflects what the event has always been — a space rooted in nature, community, and intentional living. Expect around 20 local vendors offering seasonal vegan eats, small-batch bakes, handcrafted goods, and earth-conscious products. Come support local makers, share good food, and celebrate the beginning of a new season with us. Admission is Free.