Summer is in full swing and the fun has just begun. Spend a sunny day on bicycle with
Club Vélo, visit the farmers market with
Les Djeunes, and let your kids let loose at one of our
summer camps! There's something for everyone at AFMSP.
Bonjour l'été !
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Board Election Results
At the AFMSP Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday, June 18, all eight board nominees presented to the members were elected or re-elected to three-year terms. These included new directors
Chris Holden
,
Allison Lindberg
and
Lamiaa Mouhine
. It also included returning directors
Tanya Gajewska
,
Scott Stangeland
,
Pamela Pappas Stanoch
,
Bryn Vaaler
and
Jonathan Vessey
.
Congratulations to new and returning directors! Thanks for your service to the AFMSP
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It's not too late to register for classes!
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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Les Djeunes : Tous au marché !
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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
Lyndale Market
will be followed by a potluck picnic to celebrate summer!
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As always, the event is free for Les Djeunes!
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Friday, June 21
11 am to 1 pm
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French Teacher Training with TV5 Monde
is now posted online and
registration closes on Monday, June 24th
! Click the banner above to access the webpage and sign up! This event is FREE for
MN AATF members.
Please contact
Alix
to register.
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Celebrate sunshine and Bastille Day with our Bloomington Summer Camp!
The week of
July 8th
join us for a fun & engaging introduction to the French language and French-speaking cultures from around the world. Summer camp is for grades 1 to 4.
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The Fourth Annual
LUMIÈRES FRANÇAISES
Film Festival, July 12-18, is
a week-long celebration of the brightest talent in French language independent cinema presented at the St. Anthony Main Theater. The full festival lineup will be available on June 26 at
mspfilm.org
along with tickets! Keep your eyes peeled.
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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 $34,885 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.
Spots are still available for vendors during our Bastille Day celebration! If you are part of a business or organization that is interested in tabling or vending 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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Les Djeunes : Tous au marché
Fri, June 21 at 11 am
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Ciné Club : 21 Nuits avec Pattie
Fri, June 28 at 6 pm
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Bastille Day 2019
Sun, July 14 at 12 pm
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Fri, June 21 at 3:30 pm
View the route details
here
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Club Vélo : Promenade du Solstice
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Quel meilleur moyen de profiter du soleil du solstice que nous rejoindre pour un tour à vélo ?
Meet at AFMSP’s new location at the Joly Family Center for International Understanding at 3:30 pm on June 21 for a brief tour of the building. Then we’ll take off promptly on the Luce Line Trail for Bellecour in Wayzata at 4 pm. We’ll go a steady pace to arrive before 6 pm for their Cocktail Hour!
Total route length: 13.8 miles (22.2 km)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate! Low inclines.
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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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Students Looking For Host Families
Students traveling through APEC (Association pour la Promotion des Echanges Interculturels) are matched with host families by the Vistas In Education program! Host families DO NOT need to speak French but must have a student of approximately the same age (generally within 16 months). For more information on the students, email
Rosa.
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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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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 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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