On the radar:
2019 AF Annual Meeting on
Tuesday, June 18th at 6 pm!
AFMSP members are encouraged to join AF’s staff and Board of Directors in La Galerie for our
annual report.
We will count the votes for the 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors, announce the recipients of this year’s high school scholarships, and share announcements from all of our committees
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Vote for our Board of Directors!
Please note that only members over the age of 18 are eligible to vote. Members will receive a mailed paper ballot and an emailed ballot - it is not necessary to complete both copies.
Your participation in voting for our Board of Directors is very important to our organization.
To access the online ballot or to download a paper copy (return in person / by fax), click
HERE.
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Wine Club : Rosé s'il vous plaît!
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Last chance to reserve your spot! Only 5 tickets remaining!
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Raise a glass to summer! Join us as we taste through a delightful array of rosés from across France and dig deeper into what makes each one unique and how to make selections for different occasions! Lesson in English by Kristin Watts, French portfolio director of Small Lot Wine, and Baptiste Koch, US Export Manager of Chateau Haut-Blanville.
Tchin !
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$25 for AF Members, $30 for general public
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Wednesday, June 26
6:30 – 8:30 pm
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La Kermesse et Un Grand Merci !
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La Kermesse was a happy success and a wonderful way to begin the summer!
Un grand merci
to those of you who volunteered, attended, played, taught, & giggled. A very special thank you to
Anne-Sophie
and
Sara
for creating and coordinating La Kermesse 2019!
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Our fiscal year ends on June 30 and we need your help to reach our goal! Your donation supports AFMSP and our work to promote cross-cultural understanding in our community.
With $35,000 already raised toward our
Annual Campaign, we hope to reach our goal of raising $50,000 total by the end of the month.
Fundraising represents 22 percent of our annual operating income. Alliance Française relies on contributions from our community to provide high-quality cultural and educational programming, increasing the vibrancy that is already present in the Twin Cities and Minnesotan Francophone communities. Donating means that you become a part of the cultural enrichment of our community and our state.
Additionally your donation is tax-deductible.
Thank you for your generous donation to AFMSP!
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Bastille Day 2019 with AFMSP
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On
Sunday, July 14, we look forward to celebrating Bastille Day with you! Join us for our outdoor, family-friendly celebration in
Landmark Plaza in downtown St Paul.
We are still looking for volunteers to help us with Bastille Day! If you're able to lend a hand, please reach out to
Sara or
Lauren.
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Experience the captivating works of
Polish-American impressionist Antoni Beltowski in his exhibit
Monet, Minnesota and Homeland at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul. His scenes from nature in the Twin Cities, France and Poland are best viewed in person in
La Galerie where you can witness the bold colors and gentle brush strokes yourself. Open regular Alliance Française business hours in La Galerie. Exhibit runs through
Sunday, June 30.
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Jump on the boat! Sign up now and start classes next week!
Our
10-week Intensive classes can help bring your French to the next level!
Et en plus, we provide payment plans for 10-week Intensive Courses of all levels!
Please call our office to register for the payment plan over the phone!
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French Teacher Training with TV5 Monde
is now online and open for registrations! Click the banner above to access the webpage and sign up!
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Apéritif en français
Thurs, June 13 at 6 pm
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Ciné Club : 21 Nuits avec Pattie
Fri, June 28 at 6 pm
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Fri, June 21 at 11 am to 1 pm
RSVP before noon on Thurs, June 20 by emailing
Anne-Sophie.
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Les Djeunes : Tous au marché !
Summer is coming and the weather is getting nicer. In true French fashion, join us for a
tour du marché with a
Les Djeunes twist. Our trip to the market will be followed by a potluck picnic to celebrate summer!
Meet at AFMSP in the Joly Family Center for International Understanding (227 Colfax Avenue North) before we walk together to the
Minneapolis Farmer’s Market, just two blocks away!
As always, the event is free for Les Djeunes!
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Volunteering at the Alliance Française
As a nonprofit organization, volunteers are an essential part of how the Alliance provides programming to the community. If you are interested in helping us out at events or in another capacity, contact
Sara.
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Looking for a full-time nanny
We are looking for a full-time nanny to watch, drive and do activities with our 3 French/English speaking boys (age 10, 13, 15) starting June 5 - August 23. We can be flexible for vacations and appointments if we know in advance. We live in Edina. If they have any questions or are interested they can email
Suzanne or
Edouard.
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Looking for 2 Babysitters For a Weekend in August
Nous recherchons 2 Babysitters dans le cadre d'un mariage à Nisswa le 3 aout 2019. Il s'agit d'u mariage americano-francais, au moins une personne comprenant et parlant le français est souhaitée. Il s'agira d'assurer la garde de 5 enfants (6 mois x3 / 2 ans / 3 ans) sur une période allant du samedi 16.00 au dimanche 2.00 sur le site du mariage (Quaterdeck resort) où nous mettrons un espace à disposition. Les parents seront sur site et disponibles au besoin. Une personne enseignant ou ayant eu une expérience au pair serait très appréciée. Contact Sarah or Pierre by
email or by
telephone.
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French horseriding camp in Northfield
Anyone ages 9 and up can learn the basics of horseback riding and taking care of these beautiful animals in a weeklong summer camp July 22 to 26, 2019. Christine Honore is a French riding instructor and this year she's offering a camp entirely in French! For more information and to register, visit her
site.
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Looking for a French Speaking Nanny
Starting at the end of August, we are searching for a nanny who speaks French to work Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30am-2:30pm OR Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-12:30pm. Infant experience and infant CPR certification is needed. Contact
Ciara Dall for more information.
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Looking for a Host Family for 2 weeks in July
15 year old
Rémi from Paris area is looking for an American family to host him during two weeks in July. Please contact his mother
Isabelle Cadusseau for more information regarding his visit!
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Looking for a French speaking Customer Service Representative
At van Wagenen Financial Services, we are looking for a French - Customer Service Representative to work at our new facility in Eden Prairie. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan. The starting pay is between $15-$16 an hour working Monday through Friday 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more information or to apply, please click
here.
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French babysitter
Maya is a fifteen year old spending the summer in Lakeville. She is a French and American dual citizen and is looking to babysit and speak French to kids in the south metro. Contact her father,
Joseph, for more information.
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Paris Chansons at Dakota Club - Aug 7
Paris Chansons takes you on a journey – a spectacular celebration of French and international music that brings the world that much closer.
More details.
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Merci beaucoup à nos partenaires!
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