Ferris wheel and art night: Pfaffenhofen is celebrating a weekend of fascination!

Ferris wheel and art night: Pfaffenhofen is celebrating a weekend of fascination!

Things will be colorful and lively in Pfaffenhofen next weekend! The Pinboard reports that construction work on an impressive Ferris wheel on the main square is in full swing. This large wheel will be a highlight of the “Long Nights of Art and Music”, which begins on June 27th and 28th from 5 p.m. The city center is transformed into a veritable festival ground with live music, street art, walking acts and a tempting street food market. Little visitors are also well catered for, with a children's program and a book flea market. Admission to the event is free, meaning a carefree celebration is in store for everyone.

A special treat: The tourist train will run through the city center again, contributing to a festive atmosphere. For all art and music lovers, the event will be a real treat that shouldn't be missed. The city's senior citizens' office will also be involved and will offer its own exhibition and live music PafundDu reported.

Special events in the near future

If you're looking forward to a different family moment, you can't miss the blessing celebration for expectant parents on July 2nd at 7:30 p.m. in the city parish church. This celebration is organized by the Marriage and Family Working Group of the St. Johannes Baptist parish. Further blessing celebrations are also planned for December 8th and March 25th next year.

Families and those interested in education can expand their knowledge: On July 4th and 5th, the Pfaffenhofen Adult Education Center is offering an “Excel” course for beginners. The sessions will take place on July 4th from 6pm to 9pm and on July 5th from 9am to 3:30pm. At 102 euros, this is an excellent opportunity to learn all about spreadsheets, data management and simple calculations. Registrations can be made online or by telephone, so a good knack for your own further training is required.

Cultural insights and wage increases

In addition, those interested can come to the “Haus im Moos” in Kleinhohenried on June 27th from 5 p.m. Here you not only get an insight into the collection of cultural-historical objects, but also a critical examination of these objects. Registration is required by June 26th.

There is also news for employees in the Pfaffenhofen district. From April, there will be a wage increase for painters and varnishers to 19.42 euros per hour worked. Full-time employees can look forward to around 90 euros more per month. In addition, the minimum wage will rise to 15.55 euros in July, and trainees can look forward to an increase of 50 euros from August.

Finally, there is also positive news from Bavarian universities: In 2022, the number of doctoral students rose to 36,916, which corresponds to an increase of 9.4 percent. 48.5 percent of doctoral students are women, and the most popular subject group is human medicine and health sciences Pfaffenhofen Today and Active retirees report. These numbers reflect the population's ever-growing thirst for knowledge.