Activities
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The
primary function of the Consular Agency of France
in Seattle is to provide French nationals living
in Washington State - as well as those here on business or
as tourists - with certain services and legal safeguards designated
by the French Government. Website: www.consulfrance-sanfrancisco.org |
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The mission of the Alliance Française de Seattle is to promote the French language and culture of France and French speaking countries of the world and to cultivate good relations in our diverse community. We do this two ways: through cultural and social activities and our French school. Website: www.afdesea.com |
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Nantes is the 6th city of France and the major one of the west side of the country (280 000 inhabitants, 580 000 inhabitants for Nantes Metropole (Greater Nantes)). It is well known in Europe for its successful alliance of development and quality of life. Nantes has experienced one of the fastest population growth rates of all major urban areas
in France over the past 15 years.
Website: www.nantes.fr |
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Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association is a non-profit citizen diplomacy network creating and strengthening partnerships between Seattle and Nantes in an effort to increase global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development. It motivates and empowers private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders to conduct long-term programs of mutual benefit. Website: www.seattle-nantes.org |
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French American School of Puget Sound immersion program, from preschool to 5th grade, enables the children to achieve fluency in both French and English. Our dedicated team of teachers fosters the uniqueness of each child, encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and an appreciation of other cultures. Website: www.fasps.org |
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The role of the French Immersion School of Washington is to deliver an excellent bilingual education through a rigorous curriculum conforming to the French Ministry of Education and Washington State standards. The school adheres to the highest academic standards to develop the students' capabilities, foster their ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both French and English and establish a lifelong love of learning. The school develops their intellect and character, so they may better contribute to the world, and learn to respect and understand other cultures. Website: www.fisw.org |
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Canoe Island French Camp gives your child a chance to learn French while enjoying the fun of camp on a private island in the San Juan Islands. French at three levels combined with fencing, French cuisine, theatre, art, folk dancing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, marine biology, archery, and tennis, with a French accent. Website: www.canoeisland.org |
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2006 is Seattle Petanque Club’s first full year as an official club affiliated with the National (FPUSA) and International (FIPJP) organizations. The Club qualified three teams to enter the FPUSA’s National Triplet Championships, in Portland in August. One SPC team won the <<Consolante>> round, which actually carried a bigger cash prize than Third Place in the “Final 16”! Another Seattle team won Portland Petanque Club’s annual Doubles Tournament in September. |
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French Studies at the University of Washington is part of the Division of French and Italian Studies. With over 120 majors, 30 minors and over 2,500 students enrolled annually it is one of the very largest French programs on the West Coast. The UW French Studies advisory board is composed of a group of committed community members who assist the Division in bringing quality French and Francophone activities to the public and help in raising funds for fellowships for meritorious students. Website: UW website or |
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Les Enfants de Seattle is a French immersion preschool, dedicated to immersing children ages 2 ½ to 4 ½ in the French language, culture & academic tradition. Creating a positive, enriching environment filled with choices and physical activities is our mission. Based on the principles of Montessori learning, our school is child centered. We teach about French culture by having children partake in the music, food and traditions of France. We welcome your interest and look forward to meeting your family. Website: www.lesenfantsdeseattle.com |
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Lake Washington Technical College, founded in 1949, offers affordable professional and technical training for today’s job market. Training is available in 38 programs, with more than 100 professional/technical degree and certificate options in:
Lake Washington Technical College currently has over 250 experienced faculty members and serves more than 4,000 students every year. We are centrally located in Washington State’s high tech corridor, with a main campus in Kirkland and a branch campus near Marymoor Park in Redmond. Website: www.lwtc.edu |
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European Union Centers of Excellence Website: www.lwtc.edu |
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The prime mission of Microsoft France is to adapt its technology for the specifications of the French market, but also to liven up, to advise, to go with, and to help several French firms who are selling our products and to propose other services provided. Website : www.microsoft.com/france/ |
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The first worldwide French Channel, TV5 Monde is an organization focused on cultural diversity. A channel providing an original vision of the world through information and programs, the central goal of TV5 Monde is to inform the French speaking community of cultural diversity and the world's point of view. Website: www.tv5.org |
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Caroline Planque, French photographer Caroline Planque is a French photographer and journalist. Her articles and photographs have been published in Paris-based Blast magazine, France-Amérique, Le Journal Français, L’Echo, Th e Stranger and the European Weekly where she currently edits the French section. She will be showing some new works at this year’s French Festival, including views of France and of the Pacifi c Northwest. |
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Elsa Raibon, French photographer Elsa Raibon is a street photographer. She only uses natural light and tries to capture those little details that we don’t notice anymore. Elsa now lives in Seattle, near Green Lake since 2005 and works as a researcher in neurobiology at the University of Washington. |
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Anne Simernitsky “It has taken me a lifetime to learn how to draw like a kid” Pablo Picasso. Like Picasso, I have been trying the same with the help of my kid’s drawings. “I simply enjoy immersing in a child‘s world, especially of the ones I’m surrounded with. Th e bright full colors and amazing imagination of the material I work with make the entire process very enjoyable”. |
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The Fisher Pavilion will this year house a special exhibit of the Presidential Portraits of the French 5th Republic. Each of the official representations of the French presidents since Charles de Gaulle and including François Mitterrand and the incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy will be displayed. Each shall be accompanied by a short biography describing the main features of their administrations. |
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Like the bank of Seine River, you will find in Le Village several "bouquinistes" and maybe discover a one of a kind that is missing in your bookcase. This year, Seattle-Nantes Dollars for Scholars will be the beneficiary of 100& of all sales at the bookstore booth. Seattle-Nantes Dollars for Scholars was established by the Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association to encourage students to study French language and culture. The scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for French culture and the ability to complete their intended course of studies. Website: www.wadollarsforscholars.org |
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The North West Citroen Owner's Club (NWCOC) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1989 for the benefit of all French car devotees. With over 100 members in the Vancouver B.C.-Seattle-Portland area, they hold a half-dozen meetings throughout the year. Although Citroen is the dominant mark in the club, some members own Peugeot, Renault, Panhard, and even more exotic automobiles. Website: www.nwcitroen.org |
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Bastille
Day is also a great opportunity to do some shopping and buy
French products such as bread, French items, information on
Air France airline tickets and more ! |
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Air France serves over 230 destinations in 89 countries. Europe´s leading airline in terms of the number of passengers carried and the third worldwide in international passenger transport. Website: www.airfrance.com |
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Boulangerie Nantaise is a French bakery in Belltown featuring organic breads, authentic pastries, sandwiches, soups and espresso. Boulangerie Nantaise invites you to stop by often, in true European fashion, to take home a loaf of crusty bread or enjoy a quiet moment over coffee and a freshly baked pastry. Website: www.boulangerienantaise.com |
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To celebrate Bastille Day, the French dept advisory board will be present from 10am to 6pm in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, in association with the Seattle French Consulate and the French Chamber of Commerce. On our menu for the day will be "des nourritures terrestres et spirituelles,"delicious pastries, and an occasion to meet with our Resident Writer, Denyse Delcourt, author of Gabrielle au bois dormant (trans. as Gabrielle and the Long Sleep into Mourning). We invite you to come and support French Studies.
Denyse Delcourt is a writer and a medievalist. She is the author of two books, L'Ethique du changement dans le roman français du Moyen Age (Geneva: Droz, 1990) and Gabrielle au bois dormant (Montréal: Trois, 2001), a novel. She is currently working on her second novel. She has published articles on French medieval romances in Le Moyen Français, The Romanic Review, Medieavalia & Humanistica, Medieovo Romanzo, and MLN, among others. She has been teaching at the University of Washington since 1990. Other teaching experiences include Queens (Canada), Emory, Northwestern and Duke universities. Her teaching interests are Old French language and literature, contemporary Québécois literature and French fairy tales.
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Maison de France Website: www.maisondefrance.com |
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| COOKING
DEMONSTRATIONS (at
Fisher Lawn) |
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Philippe Thomelin
(Olive Tree Catering): 12PM-12:30PM
Joseba Jiménez de Jiménez (The Harvest Vine):
1:00PM to 1:30PM
Wayne Johnson (Andaluca): 2:30PM-03:15PM
Thierry Rautureau, ( Rover’s ): 4:00PM-4:45PM |
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| CHILDREN'S
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Kids will experiment the most popular sport in the world, soccer. Football, better know as soccer in the US, is also the children's favorite sport in France and summer is generally the perfect time to compete in soccer tournaments. Those last includes most of the time a Penalty Kick tournament where players should shoot right and keep their goal cage safe! The winner of the Penalty Kick Tournament will win a soccer shirt of the French National Team. Allez les Bleus! |
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Home Depot will offer tile art for the children. This involves small tiles with Fleur de Lys or Eiffel tower motifs that the children hand decorate with markers as a homemade Bastille Day souvenir for your day of celebration. |
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La Famille Leger |
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| Children’s Activities provided by France Education Northwest |
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A l'Ecole - France in a suitcase, is a one-hour interactive presentation for elementary school students. Two volunteers (one American and one French) open their suitcase and take the children to a "trip to France". They will be encouraged to participate actively and will learn a lot about French geography, traditions, gastronomy and language. |
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| RAFFLE 2008
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Fly to Paris!
Non-transferable, Subject to availability. |
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