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The Agora => Kefalonia News => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 06 January, 2022 @ 15:56:42
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May Day may be moved if it coincides with Paska, exact dates of Kefalonia massacre difficult to determine.
Click on link below for a downloadable spreadsheet which calculates key dates each year, including Paska.
Current year selected by default, or enter a year in cell A1:
GGi Greek calendar calculator (http://goinggreek.info/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2079.0;attach=108)
Credits:
Paska online calculator script thanks to gmarts.org (http://www.gmarts.org/index.php?go=415)
The spreadsheet formula for calculating Greek Easter is based on the Oudin algorithm I found on Claus Tondering's website (https://www.tondering.dk/claus/cal/easter.php#simplecalc).
The spreadsheet formula for calculating Western Easter is a slightly modified version of one I found on contextures.com (https://www.contextures.com/exceleastercalculation.html) and, as it says, should be accurate for dates from 1900 - 2203.
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Cruises calling on Kefalonia - April 2022
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4 cruises, 6700 potential passengers
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Cruises calling on Kefalonia - May 2022
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14 cruises, 31704 potential passengers
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Cruises calling on Kefalonia - June 2022
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29 cruises, 73274 potential passengers
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Cruises calling at Kefalonia - July 2022
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23cruises, 61116 potential passengers
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Cruises calling at Kefalonia - August 2022
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26 cruises, 74932 potential passengers
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Cruises calling at Kefalonia - September 2022
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27 cruises, 75068 potential passengers
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Cruises calling at Kefalonia - October 2022
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20 cruises, 42170 potential passengers
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Cruises calling at Kefalonia - November 2022
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3 cruises, 5394 potential passengers
Total for season: 146 cruises, 370358 potential day shippers
Information from www.cruisetimetables.com (https://www.cruisetimetables.com)
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Shadow theatre - a bit of Greek history and culture at the O Kefalos theatre in Argostoli at 17:00 and 19:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 16 February. In Greek language.
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The rather pleasant Botanical Garden in Argostoli opens tomorrow for the 2022 season but not every day during April. It will be open to visitors between 09:30-13:30 on:
12/04 Tuesday
14/04 Thursday
15/04 Friday
19/04 Tuesday
20/04 Wednesday
21/04 Thursday
26/04 Tuesday
28/04 Thursday
29/04 Friday
Latest admission: 13:00
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An enchanting evening of Paska carols this evening along Lithostrotou starting 20:30 at Agios Spyridon.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXXYOUbyhGY
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Kefalonia Winemakers Association are holding a free wine tasting experience between 18:00-22:00 at Kefalos Theatre, Argostoli, on Tuesday, 26 April. EVent sponsored by Yiannakis and Galiatsatos cheese makers and Stateris Catering Co., so it's krasi and nibbles.
Wines on offer from association members: Gentilini, Ktima Haritatou, Orealios Gi, Petrakopoulos Winery, Sarri Winery and Sklavos Winery so possibly some wines unknown to many.
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Tossing the pots in Argostoli this Saturday, 23 April, starting @ 11:50 in Agios Spyridon square then following the Philharmonic Orchestra down Lithostrotou to Kampana Plateia (Bell Tower Square) for more pitcher breaking followed by dances. Hard hats discretionary.
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10th Vallianos road race to be held on 01 May, all participants to wear white vest/shirt (symbolising peace), numbers allotted on day at 17:00 in the central square, Argostoli. Race starts 18:30
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Shops open during Paska as follows:
13:00-19:00 Megali Paraskevi / Great Friday
09:00-15:00 Megalo Savvato / Great Saturday
Closed Sunday and Monday, open as normal from Tuesday.
Applies to most shops in Argostoli, individual shops may open/close different hours.
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May Day in Poros plateia: 15:00-late, Sunday, 01 May
Music, joy, dancing
Souvlaki & French fries
Wine, lager, pop
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May Day celebrations on Monday, 02 May at Spartia beach starting 12:00 (ish)
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May Day in Sami up at Agrilion monastery, starts 11:30 (-ish) on Sunday, 01/05/22
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Friendly basketball matches in Poros, this Saturday, 30/04/22, starting 17:30 on the recently refurbished basketball court next to main plateia.
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Poster for the 10th Vallianeios road race to be held at 18:30 on 01 May, participants to wear white vest/shirt symbolising peace.
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May Day celebrations in Agia Efimia, 14:30 tomorrow, Sunday, 01/05/22
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May Day celebrations on Monday, 02 May at Spartia beach starting 12:00 (ish)
Re-scheduled for Sunday coming, 08/05/22 starting 12:00
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Friends of animals event in Argostoli main square this Sunday afternoon, 08/05/22, organised by Ministry of Education approved teacher Katerina Papapostolou who fosters improved human - animal relations in schools. Event is probably to be conducted in Greek, might be worth a look if you're in the area.
Looks as though the poster is based on the cover of Katerina Papapostolou's latest book (https://www.zwes.gr/%cf%84%ce%bf-%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%b9%ce%b4%ce%af-%cf%84%cf%89%ce%bd-%ce%b8%ce%b1%cf%85%ce%bc%ce%ac%cf%84%cf%89%ce%bd/), proceeds of which go to animal welfare:
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Edit: poster updated
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Lourdas beach clean, 10:30 tomorrow, Sunday, 08/05/22
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Argostoli's Botanical Garden opening times as follows 09:00-13:00 Monday to Saturday. closed Sunday. Also open 18:00-20:30 two evenings, Tuesday and Friday. Admission 5€, last admission 30 minutes before closing.
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Italian Coast Guard vessel Natale De Grazia in Argostoli port and open to visitors on next two days:
Wednesday, 11 May: 09:00-12:00 & 15:00-18:00
Thursday, 12 May: 09:00-12:00
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Strikes and demonstrations
On Thursday 12 May, major anti-NATO protests are planned in Athens and several other towns and cities in Greece. These are likely to be disruptive from approximately 6pm. You should expect heavier than usual traffic and severe delays.
In Athens, protesters are expected to gather from around 6pm... In other areas of Greece, protests are scheduled to take place at (all times local):
8pm - Cephalonia
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/safety-and-security
Not usually any major disruptions, maybe traffic a little slower than usual in Argostoli.
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Evenings by appointment only, 'phone 6978 778 531
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To celebrate International Museum Day admission to the Koryialenios Museum, Argostoli, is free tomorrow, Wednesday, 18/05/22 with guided tours between 10:00-12:00 (likely in Greek language). Special emphasis on Unification Day exhibits.
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As part of the celebrations of the unification of the Ionian Islands with Greece flags will be flown from government offices, banks, ships in port and, quite likely, private dwellings from the morning of Friday, 20th until the evening of Saturday, 21st May. During that time government offices, banks and ships will be illuminated. Parades as follows:
11:15 - Lixouri main square
11:30 - Skala main street
11:45 - Argostoli main plateia
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Pick the Alien in Argostoli on 25th May, an opportunity to meet and eat invasive fish species organised by iSea (https://isea.com.gr/?lang=en) and Blue Marine Foundation (https://www.bluemarinefoundation.com/). Time to be announced (presumably).
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Call for artists resident on Kef / Ithaka to submit work for inclusion in this year's Saristra festival, to be held between 29-31 July in Palia Vlakhata, Sami.
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Amendment to the schedule for tomorrow's celebrations in Lixouri: due to the bereavement of a local inhabitant the dancing and other festivities after the parade have been cancelled.
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Pending inspection the International Table Tennis Federation Fa20 Greek Para Open 2022 for the Disabled will be held in Argostoli between Friday, 30 September 30 - Sunday, 02 October 2022. Around 140 competitors expected plus one hundred or so companions.
https://www.ittf.com/2022-para-table-tennis-calendar/
For what it's worth: "Disabled" can suggest a totality, a friend of mine preferred to be labelled as having a disability as he could do many things that others can.
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Ionian Finswimming Open Water Festival, tomorrow, Saturday, 28 May at 15:00 and 10:30 on Sunday, 29 May in the sea area of Fykia, Lixouri.
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Kefalonia Gym Festival “Anna Pollatou”
Kefalonia Gym Festival is one of the biggest international events of “Gymnastics for All” in Greece and in Europe. It is an annual event that take place every year at the end of June on the beautiful island of Kefallonia. It lasts for 4 days and there are performances of the athletic groups in three different parts of the island: Lixouri, Fragata and Argostoli.
http://kefalonia-gymfestival.gr/en/
23/6 Parade of the Teams & Opening Ceremony
24/6 Event at Lixouri
25/6 Event at Fragata
26/6 Main Event at Argostoli & Closing Ceremony-Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW22l3MQrJ4
https://youtu.be/AW22l3MQrJ4?t=1
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Various voluntary activities undertaken by local communities in conjunction with the Municipality of Argostoli on World Environment Day, this Sunday, 05 June:
Poros beach clean: 09.30
Skala beach clean: 09.30
Lourdas beach clean: 09.30
Lygia, Farsa beach clean: 09.30
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Through Veil and Flame, a multimedia exhibition by John Mc Garity & Joe Stratton at 20:00 tomorrow, Sunday, 05 June at the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture, Metaxata.
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Tzannata village festival, starts 20:30, Thursday, 23 June
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Lakithra village festival, starts 20:30 this evening, Saturday, 11 June
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Pending inspection the International Table Tennis Federation Fa20 Greek Para Open 2022 for the Disabled will be held in Argostoli between Friday, 30 September 30 - Sunday, 02 October 2022. Around 140 competitors expected plus one hundred or so companions.
Confirmed:
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ITTF Fa20 Greek Para Open 2022, Argostoli, 30 September - 02 October (https://www.ittf.com/tournament/5358/ITTF-Fa20-Greek-Para-Open-2022/)
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One for the kids at Prokris Park, Mazarakata, starting 20:30 on Wednesday, 29 June.
Tickets 9 euro in advance from Prokris Park or Copyland, 12 Vergoti Georgiou Avenue, Argostoli or 10 euro on the night.
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O Pronisos, the Cultural Association of Poros, are showing a couple of films at the community centre. On Friday, 01 July it's a comedy, The Magic Mirror and on Saturday, 02 July it'll be Peter Pan: Return to Neverland. Both start at 21:00, both in Greek language.
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Ai Helis beach, 01-03 July
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Annual summer dance performance by the 'Art & Style' Dance School of Olga Galiatsatou will take place Sunday, 10 July at 20:30 in the Xenia courtyard, Argostoli.
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Monday, 25 July from 21:00 in Poros plateia: dance band Abrasevic from Serbia
Saturday, 06 August from 18:00 in the community centre courtyard: village panagyri with live music, dancing, food and lottery
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Tonight at 21:00 in the Municipal School 'A' of Lixouri, an exhibition of old photo's of Lixouri
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Dances from the Seven Islands (Corfu, Paxos, Levkas, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Kythira)., a.k.a. the ionian Islands, will be performed at the Gerasimos Sklavos Open Air Theater, Argostoli, at 21:00 this Saturday, 09 July and in Vlakhata plateia at 21:00 on Sunday, 10 July.
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Saturday, 16 July @ 21:00 in the courtyard of the pre-earthquake vilage school.
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Evening of traditional Greek music and dancing with Makis Papas and Zisi Sklavounaki starting 20:00 tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 13 July at the Panait Istrati community centre, Faraklata.
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'Around Elios' 8.3 km road race (running), 18:30 on Saturday, 06 August starting /finishing in Valeriano.
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Festival in Valkhata plateia starting 21:00 this Sunday, 17 July
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Festival of Agia Anna in Lakithra on Sunday, 24 July - food, drinks, live music and dancing
(probably starts around 20:00 but might be a bit quiet, 22:00 possibly a good time to get there)
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Open to all adults, more details available via email at kefoa@yahoo.gr. Entries close 20:00 on Wednesday, 27 July.
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Festival of Agios Elevtherios starting 21:00 this Friday, 22 July at the church on the Pyrgi-Argostoli road over Ainos where the road forks off to the satellite dishes and summit.
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Village festival in Dilinata starting 21:00 this evening, Monday, 18 July.
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Wine tasting with music in Plateia Kampanas (Bell Tower Square), Aargostoli, at 21:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 20 July.
Same place, same time Thursday: Kefalonian producers exhibit their wares.
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Traditional dances from across Greece in the Xenia courtyard, Argostoli, starting 20:30 this Saturday, 23 July. Free admission.
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Kefallines, the Folklore and Dance Club of Kefalonia, will perform traditional dances accompanied by the Pentaichon band in an event titled "Ah, my sweet homeland" starting 20:30 this Saturday, 23 July, at the Gerasimos Pentogalos community centre, Poros.
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Live music and dancing tomorrow evening starting 21:00 in the main square at Sami.
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Another event this Saturday, the Frangata food festival starting 21:00 in... Frangata. Traditional Kefalonian food made by local housewives, along with music and dancing. And wine.
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Saristra festival returns to Kefalonia on July 29-31
The Saristra festival will be held again this summer on July 29-31 at the Ionian island of Kefalonia after a two-year Covid pause, celebrating its 10th anniversary with an impressive line-up.
Several artists from the Greek alternative music and arts scene who will perform, while UK’s luminary musician and producer Geoff Barrow’s (of the Bristol band Portishead) band Beak is also expected to play.
Apart from music, several art residencies will be hosted, as well as film screenings and other art events, in collaboration with Onassis Culture.
For full program details in English, click here (https://saristrafestival.gr/).
https://www.ekathimerini.com/culture/1189684/saristra-festival-returns-to-kefalonia-on-july-29-31/
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Faraklata festival of Agia Paraskevi starts 20:30 this Monday, 25 July. Food, drinks, live music and dancing.
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Concert dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis by Eirini Karayianni starting 21:30 tonight, Monday, 25 July, in the Lemonokipos (Lemon Garden), Agia Efimia
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Art exhibition of paintings by local artists, 20:00-23:00 from Friday, 29 July to Sunday, 31 July in Poros Community Centre.
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Singing, dancing, food, probably some wine as well... starting 21:00 this Saturday, 30 July at To Sparto, Spartia.
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Dancing to live music from the Monte Nero band starting 21:00 tonight, Wednesday, 27 July, in Ioannis Fokas plateia, Valeriano.
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21:00 tonight, Wednesday, 27 July, in the school yard at Agia Theklis Primary School and 21:00 tomorrow, Thursday, 28 July, in Vlakhata plateia. Might be more for the kiddies?
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28-29/07: Tournament in Vathy plateia
28-29/08: Tournament in the indoor gym at Antonis Tritsis sports centre, Argostoli
09/08: Demonstration event and awards
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5 and 6 August 2022, a two day festival in Poros, to make up for the festivals we lost
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Four serious Greek contemporary music makers in Faraklata on Tuesday, 16 August starting 21:30 - tickets 12 € in advance / 15 € on the night.
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A bit of traditional Greece in Skala plateia at 21:00 this Sunday, 31 July: a free shadow theatre performance of Karagiozis in the Age of Dinosaurs. (In Greek)
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Traditional music and dancing starting 20:00 this Saturday, 30 July, in the central plateia, Faraklata.
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This Saturday, 06 August at 21:00 in plateia Kampanas (Bell Tower Square), Argostoli and in Skala at 21:00 on Sunday, 07 August in the main square.
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07 August at 21:00 in Lixouri, a charity concert for Yperion, a group that works with disabled citizens, in the courtyard of the First Primary School of Lixouri.
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Also 21:00 on 07 August, Farsa panigyri in the Agios Christoforos plateia, Farsa.
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Gerogombos lighthouse, Paliki, will be open to visitors on Sunday, 21 August as Greece participates in International Lighthouse Weekend.
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Starting 21:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 10 August off the main plateia on odos P. Vallianou, a concert by the Argostoli Mandolinata
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Exhibition of paintings by Jimmy Beaumont at the Ionian Centre in Karavomilos, mostly of Kefalonia not cats.
Open between 10:00-14:00 and 19:00-22:00 all this week until Sunday, 14 August, Demonstration of artistic techniques between 11:00-12:00 daily. Proceeds go to Sami Medical Centre, not clear if that's entry fees, donations or sales, or a combination thereof.
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Robola Wine Festival, Friday, 12 & Saturday 13 August in Valsamata
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Some events coming up soon:
Friday 12/08 & Saturday 13/08: Valsamata wine festival (above) from 21:00
Sunday 14/08 August: Agia Eirini panigiri from 20:00 / Arginia panigiri from 20:00 / Simotata panigiri from 20:00
Monday 15/08 & Tuesday 16/08: Komitata panigiri from 21:00
Tuesday 16/08 August: Skala panigiri from 21:30
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Mega street market outside Agios Gerasimos, Omala, planned to go ahead as normal this year.
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"Songs that have made history" - live music and, inevitably, Greeks dancing in Skala square starting 21:30 this Wednesday, 17 August.
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Tzannata Kreatopita festival in the plateia, live music, dancing... and 'meat pies'. Sunday evening, 21 August.
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Frangata Robola festival, Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August.
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1st de Bosset swimming race, 10:00 on Sunday, 28 August. More info from noargostolioy@gmail.com
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Tzannata kreatopita festival under the plane trees in the plateia, this Sunday evening, 21 August..
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I think that's the Port Police area ;)
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Varkarola (singing boatmen) by the de Bosset bridge in Argostoli at 21:00 this Monday evening, 22 August.
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Megali Ammos beach, Minies
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Small print for anyone interested in taking part: "Arrival time: 9:00 a.m. / Start time: 10:00 a.m. A medical certificate and a responsible declaration are necessary (swimsuit, towel). Specifications until 26/08/22."
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"Goodbye to summer, welcome to autumn" concert by Argostoli choir and mandolinata at 20:30 this Saturday, 27 August, in the amphitheatre at the community centre, Poros. Free admission.
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Start at 07.00am at Pyrgi Village at the square of Agioi Pantoi Church in the area of Harkti.
We descend an asphalt road and after 550m we enter an uphill path. On the 3rd km where the edge of the fir forest is, we take a dirt road on the left. After 4,5 km at "Pigathia" area we reach the 1st stek of the race. We take a beautiful uphill path on the right and follow it for 3,5 km. We exit on a dirt road located at the 2nd stek. Then we take a left and mildly descend reaching the 3rd stek on the 12th km at Petasi or Kissos area. We enter a path on the right which leads to the beginning of mountain Ainos ridge. This part of the route is at 1500m altitude and it is probably the only island in the world with 8,5-km panoramic sea views. We go past "Megas Soros" (1628m) the highest peak of the mountain ending up at "Hionistra" area where the 4th stek is.
We continue on the mountain ridge path and in 3 km we reach the asphlat road. After 300m we turn left into a steep path which takes us to the lowest altitude west point of the route. It the most techical part of the route becoming steep, rocky and indistinct for 400m.
We come across a dirt road and turn right. In 700m on 27th km we reach the 5th stek. It is important to have a good water supply because we will turn right to enter a steep, sunny, uphill path with challenging terrain for 3 km and then through the fir forest to "Zea" area at the entrace of the national park where the 6th stek is.
We continue along a downhill path for 3km. We come across a dirt road on the right and at 37km we find the 7th stek. Turning left along a downhill path we reach the asphalt, pass by the villages of Tsakarisiano, Sofata and Digaleto and finally complete the race at the square where we started.
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Ainos Mountain Marathon 42km Route (https://ainosmarathon.com/the-route/?lang=en)
Ainos Trail Race 10km Route (https://ainosmarathon.com/the-route/?lang=en)
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The race starts from the north gate of Ainos at the position “Zea”. Then follows a beautiful downhill path in the fir forest for 3km.
Then we meet a dirt road on the right and at the 6th km we find the “Stek”. Here we turn left and from a downhill technical path that needs attention due to slippery points we reach the asphalt and passing through the settlements of Tsakarisiano, Sofata and Digaleto where we complete the race in the village square.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elP7JHs5tN8
https://youtu.be/elP7JHs5tN8?t=1
Terms & entrance fees (https://ainosmarathon.com/marathons/?lang=en)
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Rock festival , starting 21:00 on Thursday, 25 and Friday, 26 August @ Thallasomylo (near Fanari lighthouse, Argostoli). Free admission.
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2km Kouloura road race from Frangata to Agios Gerasimos starts 17:30 on Sunday, 28 August.
12 km Telemakhios Skala-Poros road race will be held on 04 September, registration at 17:00 in Skala square for an 18:00 start.
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Appears the timings for the Skala-Poros run may have changed, anyone interested in participating should contact Yiorgos Travlos on 6984 193 951.
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Traditional evening with local products and dancing to the orchestra of Makis Papas & Zizi Sklavounaki starts 19:30 on Sunday, 04 September in the school grounds at Keramies.
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Harvest festival with moustopites (a dessert 'pie' with grape juice and flour) starting 21:00 this Wednesday, 31 August, in the church at Troiannata.
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Concert in Ratzakli plateia, doors (?) open 20:30, Friday, 02 September. Admission 10€ payable at the entrance.
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15/09/22 @ 19:00 - Anogi, Ithaka: Talk and stargazing
16/09/22 @ 19:00 - Koutavos Environmental Centre & Ainos National Park: Talk & stargazing, free bus to Ainos for stargazing and uranology
17/09/22 @ 10:00 - Melissani, Drogarati, Karavomylos lake: tours with free bus from Argostoli basketball stadium @ 10:00
17/09/22 @ 21:00 - Lixouri plateia: rock concert with 'Makis Petratos & Black Cats' and 'Sonus Replica'
18/09/22 @ 18:30 - Argostoli central plateia: 5 km road race (running)
Enquiries / registration for events: 26710 29258
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Bit of a song and dance down Skala high street with strolling players starting 20:00 tomorrow night, Wednesday, 07 September.
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24th Greek remote control model boat championship in the Koutavos lagoon:
09/09/22 18:00-20:00 practice session
10/09/22 09:00-20:00 races and exhibitions
11/09/22 09:00-14:30 races and exhibitions
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An exhibition of classic vehicles - mostly cars - from Kefalonia & Ithaka on the pedestrianised part of Vallianou plateiea, Argostoli, from 19:00 tomorrow, Sunday, 18 September.
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Wednesday 21st
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Bird watching at the Koutavos Environmental Information Center, 10:00-13:00 Saturday, 08 October.
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Christmas celebrations, largely for the kids, at 18:00 tomorrow, Saturday, 17 December in the plateia at Vlakhata.
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Christmas tree in Zola being illuminated at 20:00 on Wednesday, 21 December. Food, live music and dancing available, and activities for kiddies.
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Christmas tree illuminations switch-on, with music and dancing, at 19:00 tomorrow, Sunday, 18 December, in Fragata.
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Karavados Christmas celebrations with music, dancing, kids activities starting 18:00 this evening, Wednesday, 21 December.
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Fun run for those with a Santa(-ish) suit, though if you're a little elf you can probably run as you are from plateia Vallianou to end of Rizospaston starting 17:00 on Tuesday, 27 December.
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Sami fun run today, Wednesday, 28 December. Entries 2€, registration open 10:15-11:00, kiddies egg & spoon races start 11:00, adult fun run around town starts 12:00. Convene at the pier. Organsied by Municipality of Sami and Aigialo, the Cultural Association of Sami. Proceeds go to O Sotir, Kefalonia children's home.