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Friday's Fête de la Musique: Summer Solstice!
The Portland Fête de la musique, now officially listed in the worldwide program of World Music Day celebrations, will b e held this Friday in Northwest Portland at Versailles Gardens and Castaway event center. The all-ages event starts at 6:00pm and will feature catering by C'est Si Bon. Refreshments (beer, wine and soda) will be available as well. Suggested donation per person will be $2 and a raffle for $400 in prizes will be held. Click here for the event program which features bands of multiple genres and click here for the performers' backgrounds. Venez nombreux!
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Soccer Match: La Martinique and Timbers U-23
Martinique's soccer team, Les Matinino, captured the Group B title last year in the Caribbean Cup finals and earned a ticket to compete in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, July 7-23 i n the United States. The team will be practicing here in Portland before their July games across the country. Portland Timbers forward Frédéric Piquionne (shown here with Rudy Manival and Pascaline Lefèbvre during a visit to the Alliance last week) was named in the preliminary roster and is looking forward to welcoming his friends to the Rose City! The public is invited to attend a friendly against the Timbers under-23 Squad on Saturday, June 29, at 7pm at Buckman Field (300 NE 12th Avenue) in NE Portland. The match is free to the public. For complete details, click here.
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Student Feedback, New Classes & Old Favorites
The Spring Term student survey inspired many students to describe their favorite aspects of their French classes. Click here for the latest feedback from students. Unsure about which class to take this  summer? Consider the brand-new offering: Atelier Peinture, in which students will try their hand at watercolor - in French - no artistic experience necessary. Advanced classes include an evening Littérature et conversation on the novel Tristan et Iseult, the medieval love story. And, by popular demand, Beginning Phonetics will be offered once again. Says Kathryn Mascorella, Education Manager, "Phonetics was the most important French class I took in college - it helps not only with mastering the accent and intonation, but also sharpens listening comprehension." To register for the Summer Term (June 24 - August 31, 2013), visit www.afportland.org or call 503.223.8388. Classes begin next week!
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Bastille Day News - Portlanders Rock!
Portland's Bastille Day Festival, set for July 13 in Director Park, is the only large-scale Bastille Festival on the West Coast and is  supported by a growing number of organizations, including premium sponsors FAIS and Hardy Cognac. The event also counts Sunset Audi, Perrier/Nestlé Waters USA, Virtue Cider, Heathman Restaurant, St Honoré Bakery, Brasserie Montmartre, C'est Si Bon, Avanti Destinations, the Heathman Hotel, the Oregonian and more, among the cash and in-kind sponsors. Generous donations from individuals and paid ads by businesses also cover event expenses - MERCI! (Click here for ad rates.) Close to 30 education and craft vendors will be represented and there will be live music all day long. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up using the short online survey. Registrations for the Portland Waiters Race are also now being accepted. Forward this link to your favorite waiter so they can sign up online for the race featuring $1000 in prize money.
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Summer Specials on Memberships
The Alliance Française has close to 2,000 dues-paying members who enjoy discounts on events, discounts from Les Amis, the free DVD library (250+ movies) and more. If  you are not yet a member, consider these special promotions, valid through July 31. Special #1: Sign up for a brand new membership or renew a lapsed membership at the individual ($36) level or higher, and receive a free 30-minute "Convo à la carte" French lesson with an Alliance teacher.
Special #2: Sign up for a Lifetime membership at the $500 level and receive two hours of "Convo à la carte " and a free ticket to the prestigious Beaujolais Nouveau festival set for this November at the Heathman. Sign up for these specials by July 31, online or by calling 503.223.8388. Questions? Email sarahf@afportland.org.
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Enrolling Now for the Summer Term.
Visit www.afportland.org
or call 503.223.8388.
Conversation Groups
Hosted by Alliance staff or board members. Drop-ins welcome; membership is encouraged but not required.
NW Portland
St Honoré on NW Thurman on Wed., June 19 at 6:00 p.m.
SE Portland
At Chez Machin, Mon., July 8 at 7:00 p.m. & at Vie de Bohème weekly on Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
At Little Bird Tues., July 2 at 3-4 p.m.
SW Portland
St Honoré in Lake Oswego (Lakeview Village) Tues., June 18, 6-7 p.m.
Vancouver
At Lapellah Restaurant (breaking for the summer). Next will meet Tues., Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m.
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Lecture on Women in Contemporary France: The Alliance will co-host a lecture as part of PSU's Tour the World at Home series, on "Women in Contemporary France" by 
es being organized by PSU's Office of International Affairs.
Open House Pictures: The Portes Ouvertes last Thursday drew a record summer crowd of close to 100. Click