| Bonne annee |
The Board of Directors, staff and teachers of the Alliance Francaise de San Diego wish you a very Happy New Year.
We thank you for your continuous support and patronage and we are looking forward to another successful year of sharing our beautiful language and culture with you.
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| Last days to register! |
Our Winter classes for kids, teens and adults are starting!
French 101 to French 304
Conversation classes (Day classes)
Prep for DELF-CEF-TCF
Smart Steps to French for kids
(2 to 17 years old- all levels)
NEW: AP French Prep, Tutoring for teens, Grammar review & Listening skills with TV5.
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| School news |
Government and military employees: Please request an invoice with our DUNS number for your continuing education program.
Congratulations to Patricia B. and Salvador C. who successfully passed the DELF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) level B1.
Future tests and diplomas:
TCF: registration deadline on Jan. 10th - Test on Feb. 24th.
TEF: registration deadline on Feb. 14th - Test on March 24th.
Anne-Laure Le Reverend
Executive Educational Director. |
| Les Lutins du Court-Metrage |
 Saturday, Jan 30, 2010
From 4:00pm to 7:30pm
University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Building "Maher Hall" located next to The Immaculata Church, Room "Salomon Hall"
English subtitles
Short Film Festival: Les Lutins du court-metrage
"The cream of the crop of French short films is out and about!" (Libération).
Les Lutins du Court-Metrage, a selection of the best short movies of the year have worked to promote and disseminate short films to a wider audience.
After a successful tour of more than 20 cities in France, Les Lutins are now available on an international scale for the pleasure of short movie fans worldwide.
A ne pas manquer!
This tour is organized by the Delegation Generale de l'Alliance Francaise aux Etats-Unis, in partnership with the University of San Diego.
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| Judge J-L Bruguiere: "Trans-Atlantic Cooperation in the Fight against Terrorism" |
 Friday, Feb 12, 2010Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2121 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110
Room 200
From 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Lecture in English
Judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere
The fight against terrorism is a high priority issue on both sides of the Atlantic. After observing the evolution and the typology of international terrorist threats, Jean-Louis Bruguière will stress the necessity for trans-Atlantic cooperation.
This tour is organized by the Delegation Generale de l'Alliance Francaise aux Etats-Unis, in partnership with the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the University of San Diego Department of Political Science and International Relations. Free admission for AFSD members, students and teachers. Regular admission: $10 For more information, visit: www.afsandiego.org Learn more about a topic that will surely come up during the conference of Judge Bruguiere: Thomas Jefferson School of Law present "Torture in and by the United States of America" an International and Comparative Law conference on Friday Jan. 29th from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Courtyard Building 200. For more info: www.tjsl.edu/Torture
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| Events |
 Book Club in Rancho Bernardo. Hosted by Maurice.
Wednesday, Jan.13 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Book Club at Alliance Francaise. Hosted by Harry.
Friday, Jan. 29 from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Members only. For more info, please contact us.
 Meetup: "Entre-nous" Hosted by Deborah.
Friday, Jan. 22 from 10:00am to noon.
Opera Patisserie
9254 Scranton Rd. San Diego, CA, 92121
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| Outdoor activities |
Bike club with Didier
Sunday, Jan. 10 at 9:30am Coronado, CA Time 9:30am Parking Info: On Coronado Island, after passing Hotel Del Coronado, Orange Ave becomes Silver Strand Blvd. At the first light turn left on Avenida de las Arenas and right on Strand way. Pass the Coronado Aquatic Center and park on Glorieta Bay Park parking lot. All kind of bikes can be used. This is a paved road and we will enjoy the view of the San Diego Bay. Distance ~7 miles. Flat. Easy Ride. Family activity. All levels and all ages are welcome.
Free for members of AFSD Non-members: donations are appreciated. |
| Hike and speak French with George |
 Jan. 17th from 9:00am to 12:00noon
Location will be posted shortly. As usual we will have an informal pot luck picnic afterward.
If the spirit moves you, bring some wine, cheese, fruit or bread.
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| Kids Corner |
"Storytelling Time"
Hosted by Marie on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Jan. 27 from 10:30am to 11:30am.
A story hour program, in French.
Children must be accompanied by a parent at all time.
All are welcome.
Free for members.
Non-members: $5 at the door. |
Volunteers
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We are looking for an experienced choir director and an artistic director to start our French Choir and Theater groups in January. If you are interested in volunteering at the Alliance and sharing your time and expertise with our members, please contact our Cultural Director or call (858) 550-0144.
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Alliance Francaise de San Diego
6640 Lusk Blvd,
Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92121
858-550-0144
Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. |
| Our library |
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Visit our library!
French books and movies (for adults and children). Open during business hours. |
| Community |
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December Nights in Balboa Park
The Alliance Francaise interns, directors and board members made crepes with the volunteers of the House of France during this Holiday Season's favorite event. |
| Welcome new members and thank you for renewing! |
| Margaret B., Remi B., Danielle C., Brigitte K., Nicole T., Jeane B., Teri L., Nenad M., David et Sonja P., Ella P., Christen P., Sohela D., Maurice N., Ann W., Mary M., Jeffrey S., Mary L., Nadine H., Edward M., Liang C., Mara F., Nancy S., Howard B.
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| Donate - Wish list |
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is tax-deductible: |
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1 LCD projector
3 laptops with wireless card(used, ok)
1 laser printer/copier/scanner
2 CD players
French music CDs
DVDs in French
Board games in French
Books (children) |
| Become a member |
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Membership privileges include:
Free access to all lectures, cine clubs, library, and book clubs.
Access to private events
organized or sponsored by Alliance Francaise.
Reduced admission prices
for social events organized
by the Alliance Française
plus many other events related to the French culture sponsored by other organizations.
Student and Student of AF: $25.00 
Individual: $50.00
Family: $70.00
Friend of the Alliance: $150.00
Corporate: $400.00
Life Member: $1000.00
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| Newsletter |
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Editor-in-Chief :
Anne-Laure Le Reverend
Event articles:
Corinne Bagnol, Djara Injai and Julien Martinez.
Pictures: Corinne Bagnol, Isabelle Fogarty, Anne-Laure Le Reverend.
Advertisers are solely responsible for performance of services set forth herein or any other services promoted in furtherance of their advertisements. | |
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