Leisure. What's on this weekend around Colmar?
On Saturday, May 24, the "Sportez Nature!" campaign kicks off the summer season at the Colmar-Houssen water sports center. Each outdoor sports club will have its own stand within the pop-up village and will introduce diving, triathlon, and orienteering to young and old.
With 17,000 members, 49% of whom are women, sports are thriving in Colmar. This Saturday, May 24, during the "Sportez Nature!" event, the "Alsace eco-events" program will welcome young and old to try orienteering, diving, archery, and much more. The pop-up market set up for the event will house the stands of 24 sports associations and clubs that have responded to the invitation of the municipal sports office, organizer of the event with the support of Colmar Agglomeration and the City.
An orienteering course
The Colmar orienteering club, for example, will offer a free orienteering course with around forty markers, "which you'll have to punch to prove your passage," explains André Mertz, club secretary. The courses can be adapted in terms of time and accessibility. The event will remain in place all summer in the forest south of the lake. The organizer reassures: "You won't be able to get lost. If in doubt, you'll have to follow the lake to return to the ticket office."
Awareness stands on wildlife and sports in natural environments will be run by the Bird Protection League and the Hohrod Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon.
The Colmar archery club will introduce all curious people from the age of 6. Demonstrations by the club's archers will be able to convince even the most hesitant. Sylvie Becker Fehrenbach, president of the municipal sports office and the Colmar Triathlon Club, is behind the Sportez Nature project. "Our goal is to make a sport accessible to everyone and at all levels. Even if people only come to try it for the day, it will give them some fresh air and help them discover the water sports center and its wooded areas."
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Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Colmar-Houssen nautical center, free activities (excluding the price of access to the nautical center).
Orbey: the voice of the peaks, a concert at the summit
This Sunday, the Sainte-Catherine church in Basses-Huttes will resound with the sounds of Handel cantatas, Henry Du Mont motets, and other harpsichord pieces. The two soloists, Julien Freymuth, a crystal-clear countertenor, and Jérôme Mondésert, a harpsichordist, have responded favorably to the Basses-Huttes Living Heritage Association's invitation to offer Baroque music and song in a performance poetically titled La voix des cimes (The Voice of the Peaks).
Sunday, May 25, from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Sainte-Catherine Church in Orbey. Free admission, with a presentation to partially fund the restoration of the Schwenkedel organ in Basses-Huttes.
A big first in the city of Brand, more than a hundred strange vehicles will hurtle down the bends of Brand during the first soapbox race this Sunday.
Let us recall here that this sport originated in the United States in the 1930s, where soap boxes were literally transformed into rolling objects, before becoming popular mainly in Europe.
A popular event
Today, far from the old wooden crates, real competitions are taking place, between teams making a point of honour of making the most original or fun vehicle possible... sometimes to the detriment of road holding!
Organized by the Turckheim Sports Association, the event was designed as a great popular event: “AS Turckheim has been working for months to make this first event a real celebration for the whole village.
Various food and drink stands will be located throughout the course, particularly in Place de la République and at the Foyer André. The entire club is involved, from seniors to the youngest, including parents, managers, committee members, and club supporters! ", the organizers rejoice.
Sunday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three descents starting from the D10.7, finishing on Boulevard Charles-Grad. Free access, snacks, and entertainment. Traffic and parking restrictions are expected.
Breisach: Celebrate Europe by running or walking
The Run for Europe event, conceived by the association of the same name, returns for its fifth edition this Sunday. With family or friends, participants are invited to run or walk a 6.5 km loop between France and Germany, starting from the Breisach market square. The goal of the untimed event is to celebrate Europe. The route symbolically crosses the bridge between our two countries. Food and entertainment are on the program.
Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m. on the market square in Breisach. Registration is free. Information at www.run-for-europe.eu
Mindfulness meditation sessions, led by trainer Florence Le Thimonnier, will be held on Saturday, May 24, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 1 rue Edouard-Branly in Colmar (Graines Voltz company). The goal of this free event is to raise awareness of this gentle practice, whose benefits—stress reduction, emotional balance, self-esteem, etc.—are recognized by the World Health Organization. A yoga session with teacher Florence Osmont will also be on the program, as well as moments of discussion and an aperitif.
Free admission upon reservation. A fundraising campaign will be available for those who wish to contribute. Register by texting 06 37 99 54 17.
In short
Colmar: celebration of games and friendship
AEP Sainte-Marie invites you to a celebration of games and friendship on Saturday, May 24, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Espace Arc en Ciel, on the lawns of Sainte-Marie Church, 14 rue Maimbourg. Program: From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., a games festival for the whole family. Snacks will be offered to participating children; from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., family group games, presentation of the AEP sections' multiple activities and surprises; at 6 p.m.: open-air mass and from 7 p.m., light refreshments. Information [email protected] or 07 64 31 85 26.
Charity concert
The Rotary Club of Colmar Rhin invites you to a concert on Saturday, May 24th at 8 p.m., at the Saint-Matthieu Church with the Saint-Louis accordion and saxophone orchestra. The concert will benefit the "Les Étoiles de Salomé" orphanage in Ammerschwihr to improve their living conditions. Free, with a selection of musicians.
Kaysersberg: concert at the Protestant Church
As part of the events related to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Albert Schweitzer, the Protestant parish of Kaysersberg, the flute ensemble of the EMVK, under the direction of Joëlle Reinold, as well as Stéphane Schweitzer on the viola da gamba are organizing a late afternoon concert on Saturday, May 24 at 5 p.m., at the Protestant church of Kaysersberg (behind the Schweitzer center). Free admission. The program includes works by JS Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Boismortier.
Kientzheim: “Spring around the world” concert
The mixed choir Entre Vignes et Chants de Kientzheim is offering a concert on Saturday, May 24th at 8 p.m. in the Hirtenhaus Hall. The high-level songs will showcase all four sections and will be performed in two parts, under the direction of Bruno Speranza Martagao. Refreshments and pastries will be served during the intermission. Free admission, with the proceeds benefiting a charity. Information: +33 6 36 85 26 95.
Muntzenheim: Blind Test show
The association "Sucrés C'Allez" invites you to its brand new dance and song show Blind Test, Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 at 8:15 p.m., at the Ried Brun space. With the participation of actors from the ATAC troupe of Colmar, test your musical and cinematic knowledge. Full price €17; €10 for those under €10 (doors at 7:45 p.m.). Reservations at 07 87 69 21 56 or on the Helloasso website.
Neuf-Brisach: concert with Jyzzel
Saturday, May 24 at 8:30 p.m., at the Tour des Beaux Arts in Neuf-Brisach, French and English pop rock music. Admission: €12; €7 for ages 14 to 25; free for children under 14 accompanied by an adult. Information and reservations: +33 6 25 37 48 92 or +33 6 72 26 39 27, by email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Wintzenheim: “The Rescuers of France” exhibition
The association Les Secouristes de France, created with the aim of capturing and sharing photos and videos about the world of emergency services, is inviting visitors to a photo exhibition on Sunday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the village hall. The program includes more than 70 exclusive photos, all available for sale, a screening of immersive reports, and an exhibition of various emergency vehicles and firefighter equipment. Refreshments are available throughout the day.
A lifesaving awareness workshop will also be offered at 4 p.m., suitable for both children and adults. Free of charge. Contact: [email protected]
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