Have you thought about going zero waste to reduce your carbon footprint?
Before your embark on your own zero waste journey, it's important to get an understanding of the lifestyle from people living it on a daily basis.

Delphine Pilarski Delesalle is a Zero Waste advocate. Pour elle, "le meilleur déchet est celui que l’on ne produit pas”.

Pour les superhéros en herbe, c'est le moment de venir découvrir comment préserver notre planète à travers des activités ludiques.

Pour les curieux, les initiés ou les experts du zéro déchet, venez vous inspirer de ses solutions innovantes pour contrer le réchauffement climatique and learn how her French American Family of four was able to reduce 80 % of their plastic consumption, save money and still live a normal life.
A vous la vie de château!
Haven’t got your tickets for the 10th annual Gala at the Minikahda Club on May 15? Don't wait any longer to get yours to ensure that you can join us. Limited space remains! 
This year, we’re introducing mobile bidding ! Don’t forget to bring your smartphone to get the chance to snap up great auctions items provided by our donors

Please email us if you want assistance in this process prior to the event.
Un grand merci à BankChereokee , one of our bronze-level sponsors, for their support of this program and thanks to all our other sponsors too!
French Classes: the gift that keeps on giving!
We've got good news for you: we now offer a payment plan for our 10-week intensive classes , effective from the Summer Session 2019.

Registration only by phone for our 10-week beginner or intermediate intensive courses.

Get a head start now with this course, improve your French proficiency and make your vacation go more smoothly!
Je parle français!
Flex your French-speaking muscles by chatting about anything and everything en français during our 5-week Conversation classes. 
Starting in early May . For levels A2, B1 and C1/C2.
Apply for High School Scholarships at the Alliance

Are you a high school student in grade 9-11 who is passionate about French? Want to take your French to the next level? We are accepting scholarship applications from high school students now through May 1 s t !
Please note that all events and adults classes will be held at our new location, at 227 Colfax Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405, unless otherwise noted.
A l'agenda
Vins d'Alsace
Tonight, April 24 at 6:30 pm
Join us and Megan Larsen from Young Joni to savor wine and learn about the dynamic wines of Alsace. We’ll taste five wines to experience a range from Crémant d’Alsace to Grand Cru.
Ciné-Club
Friday, April 26 at 6 pm
To celebrate Earth Day, we present a film that recounts how a small French village in Alsace was able to reduce its ecological footprint. Free and open to all! $5 donations appreciated to support AFMSP's events.
Author Visit: Kenneth Farmer
Tuesday, April 30 at 6 pm
Join us for a reading and conversation on criminal justice in France through the lens of Kenneth Farmer’s newest novel, Chez Betty.
C'est parti pour la saison de vélo 2019!
Are you a French-speaker or student of French who loves cycling? If so, then join Club Vélo for our first ride of 2019 on May 19 at Minnehaha Falls at the Minnehaha Pavillion.

We’ll be riding along the Mississippi on the scenic West River Road!
New Member special
You belong here. Join the only French cultural center in the Twin Cities where you find the best and most exciting aspects of French culture and language.us to experience what is possible when we unite to our peers.

Become a member today and you will get a chance to win a voucher for a culinary journey in France with Valérie's French Kitchen through three hours cooking class (value of $330). An excellent gift for your mom, n'est-ce-pas?
The winner will be contacted by email.

We are excited to support the Prix Albertine Jeunesse this year. Venez au French Corner Bookstore to buy your books and then let your kids 3-11 vote for their literary favorite between May 1-15 online. Bonne lecture et bon vote!
Autour des villes jumelles
AFMSP is hiring!
We are looking a youth programs coordinator. If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter. Details online.

EUROPEAN ELECTIONS
Le 25 mai, les électeurs français ont rendez-vous avec les urnes pour élire les députés européens. En savoir plus.
French-Canadian and Métis Music – April 28 and May 1
Join David and Suzanne Rhees for a musical conversation about the music of the Métis.  More details online.
A Rwandan story – May 15
Join the author Denise Uwimana for a conversation about the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Free. More details online.
African Voices of Paris - April 30
Bonjour Minnesota on KFAI Radio will receive Jen Westmoreland Bouchard (Project Designer) and Joanna Kohler (Filmaker) to talk about their project, African Voices of Paris on April 30 at 8 pm. More details online.
Vietnamese Remembrance Day - April 27
Join the Vietnamese Community of Minnesota for the commemoration of Black April in Vietnam. More details.
Merci beaucoup à nos partenaires!
Restons en contact!