On Track To The Future
April 19-28, 2010
San Francisco, CA
Swiss people use public transportation for 19 percent of all their trips. Mass transit accounts for just two percent of trips in the US, although that number is growing. So, can Swiss transportation solutions provide a model for the American West? +
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Grüetzi,
Swiss Roots joins the Swiss Center! It’s an exciting time as we are completing the work necessary to integrate the Swiss government’s popular Swiss Roots program into our website.
Become part of this growing Swiss Roots community, with some 4,000 members. Soon to be live on theswisscenter.org, you will make new friends, tell your Swiss story, or share your pictures on the new Swiss Center | Swiss Roots" community portal! Imagine Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and much more from a single account.
To complete your Swiss Center connection, become a fan of our Facebook Fan page.
Match your Swiss pride with our enthusiasm. As we grow, become a partner in our community as well as becoming a member of the Swiss Center (PDF).
Coming up in May, join us at Turner Hall in Monroe, Wisconsin as Swiss filmmaker Karl Sauer presents his recent film “Steinhauer Nebraska”. This is your opportunity to meet and ask questions of Sauer following the film. The event is May 2, beginning at 7 p.m. Let us know you are coming by emailing info@theswisscenter.org.
We are extremely excited about our new website and our events to promote all things Swiss. I’m confident you will feel the same way.
Thanks for reading,
Beth Zurbuchen, President
bzurbuchen@theswisscenter.org
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Featured News & Events
NEWS
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Swiss Filmmaker coming to Monroe, WI
Swiss filmmaker Karl Saurer is planning a U.S. tour with his films Rajas Journey and Steinauer Nebraska at the end of April/May 2010. +
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Swiss Center Reception in Monroe, WI
Turner Hall in Monroe was the place to be March 25th as area Swiss and Swiss enthusiasts celebrated a year of success for the Swiss Center of North America. +
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Play Helvetiq and Learn About Switzerland
What's the Matterhorn called in French? How long is the Swiss president's term of office? What is the Swiss folk sport that resembles baseball? No idea? Enter Helvetiq. +
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EVENTS
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On Track To The Future:
Sustainable Transportation Road Show
April 19-28, 2010
San Francisco, CA
Partnering with ThinkSwiss, the Consulates General of Switzerland in San Francisco and Los Angeles have launched a Sustainable Transportation Road Show for the month of April. + |
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Spring Schwingfest
May 29, 2010
Ripon, CA
The gates open at 10:30am for wrestling signups. The Schwingfest dance will follow dinner. Admission at the gate is for both day and night. Children age 15 and under are free. +
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Canoeing down the McKenzie River
June 1 - July 1, 2010
Vancouver, British Columbia
Henry Hutter, an expert outdoors man and paddler, is planning to canoe down the Mc Kenzie River in June - July, 2010; a 4 weeks trip. He looks for like-minded canoeists who would join him on the trip. + |
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Share in the Swiss story. We look forward to welcoming you to
the Swiss Center of North America—in person—or on
line—very soon.
Swiss Center of North America
507 Durst Rd
New Glarus, WI 53574 USA
608.527.6565
info@theswisscenter.com
Open: M-F 9 am-5 pm | Other hours by appointment
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