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C'est la rentrée - Fall Term Now Enrolling
"C'est la rentrée! Back to classes!" Enrollment is now open for the term which begins September 16. Visit the class schedules online or click here for the adult class list and here for children's classes. Fall  Term options for adults include classics such as the Latitudes series, Beginning and Intermediate Phonetics, and Edito, as well as fast-paced beginning classes. Also look for exciting advanced classes such as "La France et ses vins" and "Les villages de France," among the 60 classes offered. For those wishing to try their hand at watercolor, consider the painting workshop, "Atelier Peinture", suitable for low beginner students - no artistic talent required. Mark your calendars for September 5, 6-7:30pm: the Fall Term Open House and the last day to receive 10%-off of class fees.
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Concours de Tartes Draws 150
More than 150 people attended Portland's 6th Annual Concours de tartes aux fruits on August 8, 2013; event partners were the MAC, OCI and the Alliance. Celebrity chef-judges Ken Forkish, Philippe Boulot, Janie Hibler and Pascal Chureau judged a total of  26 tartes. The audience enjoyed the tartes as well as gourmet ham and cheeses. First place in the contest was won by Julia Eisen-Meyers and Sharon Espinoza from Fleur de Lis Bakery (shown here). Second place was captured by Annie Yen of St. Honoré Bakery, and third place was a tie between Bryn Robson of Bluehour Restaurant and Emily Shipp of St. Honoré Bakery. View pictures of the judges, contestants, tartes and guests by clicking here; merci to volunteer photographer Lilia Theurier. Finally, click here for the descriptions of the winning tartes and their chefs.
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Compagnie Maguy Marin - U.S. Premiere
The contemporary dance company, Compagnie Maguy Marin, is one of the most renowned in France. This fall, White Bird Dance brings the company to perform in Portland - the French group's only  U.S. stop on their Americas tour. The performance, Salves, set for Oct. 10-12 at Newmark Theater, is described as "a rollercoaster of a work that leads the audience through a journey of darkness and light, of mystery and suspense - and outrageous humor. Filled with one surprise after the next, Marin's highly theatrical piece conjures up Rod Serling's famous introduction to The Twilight Zone, You're moving into a land of shadow and substance, of things and ideas." New York Magazine calls the show, "Spellbinding, nerve-racking, and a thing of beauty." Alliance bulletin readers can get a 20% discount off adult priced tickets in price levels 1-4 for all performance dates; use promo code, 'alliance'; purchase tickets online directly from the White Bird site (www.whitebird.org).
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Bilingualism for Children: Benefits/Expectations
What does it mean to be bilingual? What are the benefits of raising a child in a bilingual environment? On September 6, Jane Fabulet-Roberts, the head of the Alliance's Children's  Program, will present on the expectations and common misconceptions of raising children to be bilingual, based on the latest research studies and on her own experience raising two bilingual children. She will provide specific recommendations to guide families in reaching education goals. The presentation will be on September 6, 6-7:15pm, in room 202 at First United Methodist Church (near the Kamm House). $7 members, $10 non-members. Click here for the event page and here for the registration page.
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French Toast - Public Speaking Workshop
Interested in improving your public-speaking skills and polishing your French at the same time? Then consider signing up for the Alliance's new French Toast workshop to be held on Friday, September 6, 6:15pm to 7:30pm, at  the Alliance Française's Kamm House. Open to members and non-members at the B1 levels (equivalent to a minimum of Latitudes 204 or Edito B1) or higher. Format will include language guidance and instruction by Alliance professeur, Aaron Sewall, as well as a presentation on best-practices for public speaking; participants will also do preparedand spontaneous presentations (featured in the first session will be Terry Beard). Workshop fee is $7 for Alliance members and $12 for non-members. Click here for details and here to reserve a spot.
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Now enrolling for the Fall Term which begins the week of Sept. 16.
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., Aug. 21 at 6:00 p.m.
SE Portland
At Chez Machin, Mon., Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. & at Vie de Bohème weekly on Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Vancouver
Lapellah Restaurant in Vancouver, Tues., Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Bastille/Event Sponsors
Annual In-Kind Sponsors
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On July 29 the Alliance Française welcomed new board member, Jim Chapman. A longtime Francophile and an Alliance student since 2007, Jim (shown here) started as a beginner and has since achieved B2 fluency. He has worked in the high tech industry in Oregon and California for over 20 years and looks forward to applying his skills toward the continued success of the Alliance Française. Bienvenue, Jim! In August, Lisa Brock resigned from the Alliance board to focus on her new position in the high tech field. Lisa was elected President of the Alliance in January 2012, and has served on the organizing committees for major events, including Bastille Day and Soirée Belle Epoque. She also led the Alliance conversation group in Lake Oswego. Bonne continuation, Lisa, dans votre vie professionelle!
t Honoré Bakery Features Emily and Annie's Tartes: Two chefs from St Honor
d Food and Drink Site: The Fleur de Lis pastry chefs who took first place in the Concours de tartes aux fruits are featured in an article on the Portland Food and Drink website; click 
Conversation Group in NW Portland: 
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