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LES GALETTES DES ROIS
(KINGS' DAY CAKES)
The Galette des Rois is a way for French people to celebrate the Epiphany, the arrival of the Three Wise men (Magi). Every year, on January 6th, people gather pour tirer les rois, to find the kings. The traditional galette is cut in a very specific number of slices: one slice for each person sitting at the table plus one. The extra slice is symbolic for the first poor person passing by.
Support the Alliance Francaise and enjoy a delicious French tradition! The galettes des rois are available at La Boulangerie (Fig Garden Village, Palm & Shaw) throughout the month of January. The galettes celebrate the Epiphany (the arrival of the Three Kings), and are sold everywhere in France in January.
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Annual Chandeleur Dinner
and Tombola Drawing
Saturday, January 30, 2016,
6:30PM - 9:00PM
at Classic Catering
625 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612
Annual Chandeleur Traditional Dinner
Wine Pairing to be announced
1st course
Boulangerie Salad - Field greens topped with fresh mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and sliced French baguettes Served with our house balsamic vinaigrette
2nd course
Brie with cherries and pecans en Croute
3rd course
Salmon and shrimp Crepe with a lemon crème sauce
4th course
Asparagus mushroom Crepe with a béarnaise sauce
Dessert
Blueberries and crème Crepe
Silent Auction & Music
The Classic Catering Company
625 Fourth Street, Clovis
559.227.9850
Members $45 Non-Members $55
The evening will also feature musical performances and sing along.
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Winter Classes Start in January
January 4 - March 19, 2016 * Late Registration Starts December 28, 2015 ($20 fee)
| Beginning French I |
Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 |
Eisenberg |
| Beginning French I |
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 |
Staff |
| Beginning French II |
Monday, 2:00-4:00 |
Staff |
| Beginning French II |
Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 |
Lumeya |
| Intermediate French I |
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 |
Eisenberg |
| Intermediate French II |
Monday, 5:30-7:30 |
Stokle |
| Advanced French |
Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 |
Duvet |
| Advanced French |
Thursday, 5:30-7:30 |
Martin |
| Price: $230 for adults (11 weeks) |
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| Children's class |
Saturday, 10:00-11:00 |
Choua Vang |
| Price: $150 for children (11 weeks) |
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The Annual AFF Tombola is Here!
Your AFF Tombola tickets are available for purchase from all the directors, at the office, in person, on the phone, you can also purchase tickets on the
website.
This year's prizes include a $500 cash grand prize, tickets for a Keyboard Series, Fresno Filmworks, Fresno Philharmonic, Fresno Opera, French classes at the Alliance, and vouchers for the Boulangerie, The Vineyard Restaurant, various other local restaurants, great wines, gift baskets, books, and many more...
Tombola Tickets Are Available Now!
Enter the drawing to win $500 and many other great prizes!
Tombola is the French word for raffle.
For the past 18 years, the Fresno Alliance Francaise has been sponsoring the French-style raffle to help raise funds for our organizations.
One tombola ticket is a donation of $5. A great bargain is a book of 10 tickets for $35. Great stocking stuffers!
Winners will be drawn and announced at our annual Chandeleur dinner in January.
- WIN $500
- Keyboard Series Tickets
- Fresno Filmworks Tickets
- Fresno Philharmonic Tickets
- Fresno Grand Opera Tickets
- French Classes at the Alliance Française de Fresno
- Vouchers for La Boulangerie, the Vineyard, and Various Local Restaurants
- Great Wines
- Gift Baskets
- and many other great prizes
Tombola Tickets Are Available Now!
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French Film Night
"The Untouchables," an award-winning French drama/comedy
Sunday January 17, 2016 @ 4:00 PM
Alliance Francaise de Fresno
4747 N. 1st, Ste 103
Fresno, CA 93726
Presented by Nidia Innis-Gonzalez
An unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his caretaker (Omar Sy), just released from prison. This very highly-regarded Cesar award winning film from 2011 has been called the French "Driving Miss Daisy." Another reviewer called it "One of the most unique, beautiful and honest friendships ever committed to film. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry... a delightful celebration of everything in life that makes it worthwhile." Come experience this film at 4:00 on January 17th. Although there is no cost to attend, donations are highly appreciated.
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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2016
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JANUARY
Buy your Galette des Rois at the Boulangerie
1/17 French Movie of the Month "Les Intouchables" 4:00pm @ the AFF
1/30 - Chandeleur Dinner and Tombola drawing
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FEBRUARY
2/22 - Lecture: The Laughing Muse in French Cinema. Mr. Paul Kaser.
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 CAFÉS DE L'ALLIANCE
Tous les jeudis à 15h30 à La Boulangerie
Fig Garden Village, à Fresno.
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