BEC Newsletter: Canoeing and mammoths in Brno

BEC monthly newsletter 6/2019

Canoeing and Mammoths in Brno

If you haven't tried this typical Czech outdoor activity - canoeing - yet, you have a chance at our family afternoon next Saturday. No worries, there'll be instructors nearby. Also, join us for a picnic in July and meet Brno's very own mammoth. Scroll down for more invitations - summer is here and with it comes a rainfall of exciting events.

700+ people from 95 countries

That was the 1st Brno Expat Fair.
700 visitors, 70 vendors, 14 expert speakers, services and activities - all that Brno has to offer to foreigners, all at one place. See you next year!

The View from Backstage

The audience sees what goes on the stage, but sometimes the view from behind the curtain also tells a story.
This is the story of Czech Theater, written by Anne Johnson.

Children’s Days Through Brno

As the parents of two young children, my wife and I are constantly trying to find things to do outside of the house.
Written by Bruno Zalubil.

Invitation to our events

Family canoeing afternoon
15 June, Komín

Spend a leisurely family afternoon with one of the typical Czech outdoor activities – canoeing, with experienced instructors. You can try out the boats on the river Svratka and later enjoy a barbecue while the kids roam the playgrounds.

Summer excursion + picnic: Meet Brno's very own mammoth
18 July, Anthropos

Do you want to learn how our ancient predecessors use to live? Our yearly summer picnic will take us to the Antropos museum and the beautiful surrounding park. There will be a brief excursion in English prepared for you.

Offers from our partners and referral programme members:

Join our team and help us produce top-class microscopes
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science. Our electron microscopes drive scientific breakthroughs that help solve some of the world’s most difficult challenges. We are looking for talented tech minds to join our young team.

AT&T Brno - Your friendly voice is needed
We’re seeking motivated people to deliver exceptional service and support to our customers. Bring your uplifting energy and innovative solutions, and we’ll give you the proper tools to steer your career in the right direction. Explore extraordinary possibilities with the network that supports you.

Skinchecker on náměstí Svobody
Come to the square on 5 or 6 June to check your beauty marks preventively. Melanoma is the only type of cancer that can be spotted by the naked eye. Don't miss this chance: experienced doctors will let you know the results on the spot.

Buy or Sell Property in the CR with Foreigners
After a decade of providing a wide range of activities supporting expats in their relocation, Foreigners is launching a new service: assistance whether you buy or sell property in the CR. Find out further details including the date of an upcoming educational webinar under the link.

Relaxed/fallen asleep in a dental chair

Not a joke, our Duosmile guests words. A brand new DUOSMILE Dental SPA is opening SOON. Come and have a rest by the dentist!

Other tips worth your attention

English VOLUNTEERING opportunities
INEX-SDA organizes a variety of workcamps over the summer
Many believe that there is no better way of meeting new people and starting to feel at ease in a new country than getting actively involved in the local community. Rolling one’s sleeves up and putting their skills, talent and experience to good use can definitely be a great way to go.

Falling walls: Present your project and win a trip to Berlin plus 1,000 €
CEITEC, application deadline: 30 June

Are you a student, a budding scientist or setting up your own business? Do you have a great project in mind and are you able to present it in English within 3 minutes? Sign up for the Falling Walls Lab international competition, win 1,000 € in prize money and proceed to the world finale in Berlin.

Open Breakfast
8 June, Café In the Ghetto, Bratislavska 65
Come to a culturally varied brunch on Saturday morning: you will meet old and new friends here. Prepare and offer your favourite food and taste other home-made delicacies from all over the world! The Open Breakfast is followed by a rich Ghettofest programme: follow ghettofest.cz for more.

Johannes Hoffmann - Hals zu kurz by Divadlo Feste
11 June, Industra - Masna 9
New theatre performance. A Czech-German team, using both languages with subtitles, plays an old lady dying, signifying the end of the old continent, as well.

Masaryk University celebrates 100 years
15 June, Brno Exhibition Centre
"Now, or 100 years from now!" - that's the motto of this year's celebrations, the finale of which will be Festival MUNI 100 - an afternoon full of music, fun, and amazing food at the Exhibition Centre.

BRNO ART OPEN Sculptures in the Streets 2019
June to 11 August

Over the span of the next three months, the Brno House of Arts prepared an exciting exhibition right on the streets of Brno, as well as guided tours with the curator and other events concerning the topic of art in the public space.

Summer wines in English - wine tasting
20 June, 7 pm, Vino Klub Brno
NYC Sommelier, Arielle DeSoucey, will lead a guided, comparative wine tasting featuring 8 wines. The price is 450 CZK. Contact info@vinoklubbrno.cz to book your seat.

Festival Ibérica
25-30 June, various locations
Concerts, lectures, Latin American cuisine, a film show as well as a number of dance and music workshops.

We thank our partners and supporters:

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