Summer French: New Possibilities
The Alliance's summer term started this Monday - over 320 students are enjoying classes, camps and immersion programs. By popular demand we have doubled the number of True Beginner classes that are being offered on Monday and Tuesday evenings, resulting in a few new openings. Call to snap up those classes and attend your first session next week. Remember that Alliance classes are kept relatively small, with an average of 7 students and a maximum of 11. Call 503.223.8388 for openings; most classes started this week but a couple also begin in July.
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Openings in the Tuileries Exhibit Tour
Close to 3o people enjoyed the French-language tour of the internationally renowned Tuileries exhibit at the Portland Art Museum last Sunday. The second tour will be held July 20 (2-3pm); a couple spots are available. Visit the event page to register; open to the public. Merci to the bilingual docents, Karen Alexander and Jane Baars, both of whom are Alliance members, for leading these private French-language tours. For more on the exhibit, which contains many different types of media, including paintings, scale models, tapestries, and even very large marble sculptures (transported here by ocean freighter), check out the Oregonian's online article.
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France/U.S. Comings and Goings
Students and colleagues of Alliance teacher Cl�ment, pictured here, are invited to attend his going-away party (he's heading back to France) on Sunday, June 29, 5pm-6:30pm at the Alliance's Kamm House. Former students/colleagues can click here to attend; free. Many students also recently said bon voyage to teacher Jane Fabulet-Roberts, who is moving her family to Grenoble. Both Jane and Cl�ment will be sorely missed and their contribution to French language education in Portland is inestimable. In coming weeks the Alliance will welcome new staff members from France and from New York. In preparation for their arrival the main office has undergone a remodel - come by for a look.
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Bastille Day News: Help Get the Word Out!
Help get the word out about the West Coast's largest Bastille Day celebration. Close to 8,000 visitors are expected in Director Park on July 12 (the Saturday closest to July 14). New this year: Representatives from the French Tourism Office in New York will attend and exhibit at the event. Major sponsors this year are the Esco Foundation, Kafoury & McDougal, FAIS, the Alliance, Hardy Cognac and Lillet. This year's restaurants will feature perennial favorites St. Honor �, Brasserie Montmartre, the Heathman Restaurant, C'est Si Bon, as well as new entrants offering tasty Alsatian dishes. Event posters are available at the Alliance, or print your own and post (click here for the 11" x 17" poster). Contestants for the Portland Waiters Race, sponsored by Perrier, are encouraged to sign up online, before it's too late - maximum capacity is 25 waiters who will compete for $1000 in cash prizes.
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New "Les Amis" Organization Member: Welcome to new Les Amis organization member, Katharine Doel, LCSW. A member of the Alliance since 2006, Katharine offers psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and couples. French proficiency. Visit her website and remember that she offers 10% off to fellow Alliance members. Click here for a complete list of the 20 businesses offering discounts to members.
Get discounts on North America's largest French-language magazine: France-Am�rique subscriptions are available at a discount to Alliance members. Click here for details. Not yet a member? Join a couple thousand other Francophiles and Francophones for just $36/year; quick and secure online signups.
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Enrolling for Summer Term, Summer Camps and Immersion Programs.
Conversation
Groups
Some are hosted by Alliance staff, board members or other volunteers. Drop-ins welcome; membership is encouraged but not required.
NW or Central PDX
St Honor� on NW Thurman on
Wed., 6pm, July 2 and 16
C'est Si Bon on NE 7th on Tuesdays @ 6pm
SE Portland
At St Honor� on SE Division, Monday, July 7, at 6pm.
At Chez Machin, Mon., July 14, at 7p.m.
At Vie de Boh�me weekly on Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Vancouver
At Gustav's in Vancouver, Tues., Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m.
In-Kind Sponsors
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