GardaNotes: news and stories from Lake Garda
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Lazise and Gardaland Collect 20 Tons of Waste in 24-Hour Global Clean-Up
Lazise and Gardaland collect 20 kg of waste in 24-hour Global Clean-Up along Lake Garda, tackling plastics and cigarette butts.
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Biagio Antonacci’s Ten Shows at Vittoriale for the Spring Equinox Sell Out
Ten sold-out shows at Vittoriale in Gardone Riviera honor Biagio Antonacci as Tener-a-Mente Equinozio draws crowds worldwide.
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Sirmione’s Social Resource Center Restarts Programs for Seniors With Movement, Wellness and Culture
Centro Risorse Sociali in Sirmione restarts senior programs with zumba, wellness checks and cultural events this autumn.
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Bergamo’s Safety Expo Launches Platform to Track Workplace Safety Training in Lombardy
Safety Expo launches in Lombardy a platform to track workplace safety training certificates, boosting verification and monitoring across the region.
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Art Show in Moniga del Garda Celebrates Lake Garda
Art show Lake Garda highlights Moniga del Garda, Italy as “Meraviglie del lago” opens 16–28 Sept 2026 with works by multiple artists.
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San Felice del Benaco Hosts Fuck War: 28 Artists Take a Stand Against Conflict From Sept. 26
Fuck War opens Sept. 26 in San Felice del Benaco, uniting 28 artists to denounce conflict and promote peace until Oct. 24.
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What to Do on Lake Garda This Weekend (September 18–20, 2026)
Eventi sul Garda: a Riva del Garda, Riva romana departs Sunday 20 Sept 10:30; archaeological walk costs €3 extra.
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Palladio Gardesano 2026: Marcello Zane on Stage in Gardone Riviera
Palladio Gardesano: Marcello Zane riceve il premio a Gardone Riviera venerdì 18 settembre, con focus su conoscenza del territorio.
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Mountain Festival Returns to Toscolano Maderno From September 23 to 27
Mountain festival returns to Toscolano Maderno Sept 23-27: Festival della Montagna with Museum Recuperanti events, talks and walks for all ages
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Rione 2 Giugno: Memory and Exhibit Take Center Stage at MAG in Riva del Garda
Rione 2 Giugno, Riva del Garda: MAG hosts the Baricentri exhibition and week events, spotlighting neighborhood history and memories.
Quick updates
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Calmasino Lights Up the Antica Fiera di San Michele: Sept. 26–27 Between History and Tradition
Calmasino lights up Antica Fiera di San Michele in Bardolino Sept. 26–27 with Santa Messa, parades, food and music events.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Preschool Education in Esenta With a Concert
Celebrating 80 years of preschool education in Esenta: Coro Voci Libere concert Saturday 26 Sept 20:45 at Saints Marco and Bernardino.
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Second Edition of Prima Penna Kicks Off in Sona
La seconda edizione di Prima Penna parte a Sona: contest letterario per studenti, con Biblioteca comunale e scadenza 30 novembre 2026.
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Tignale’s Truffle Festival Celebrates Community and Local Flavors
Tignale la sagra del tartufo torna per il 28° anno: menù dedicati ai tartufo dei ristoranti, musica, eventi e novità con scuola di ballo.
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Fire in Castelletto di Brenzone Warehouse Leaves Two Apartments Uninhabitable
Fire broke out in Castelletto di Brenzone warehouse; operations centre call at 3:00 a.m. led to firefighters, and two apartments became uninhabitable.
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Civil Protection Crews Train in River Safety in Valeggio sul Mincio
Meeting SAF in Valeggio sul Mincio trains civil protection crews in rescue wild water techniques this weekend, Sept 19-20, 9-18.
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18 Small Bats Released Back Into the Wild at Parco Natura Viva
18 small bats released back into the wild at Parco Natura Viva in Bardolino after summer rehab, now expected to shelter in local oaks.
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Ethical Economy Takes Root at Monte Mamaor in Valeggio sul Mincio
Ethical economy event at Monte Mamaor in Valeggio sul Mincio spotlights people-centred growth with ethical entrepreneurs and local communities.
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Twenty Wild Boars Roam the Beach in Torri del Benaco
Twenty wild boars roam the beach in Torri del Benaco, località Piaghen, as sightings surge across the province of Verona and nearby cities.
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Arco Restores Ancient Gonfalon
Arco restores ancient gonfalone, sending the 160×114 cm banner to Katia Brida as Soprintendenza per i beni culturali authorizes work.
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Arco: Gardascuola Scholarships Open for Applications
Scholarships open: Gardascuola Campus in Arco hosts 16 Sept awards for 2025/26, with Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives supporting student merit.
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Lonato del Garda Honors Scholar Lino Lucchini
Lonato del Garda honors Lino Lucchini: monograph launch and Donazione Lucchini at the Biblioteca comunale, free entry Sept 19.
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