EVENTS...
THE SAN DIEGO FRENCH-AMERICAN COMING UP EVENTS

Friday May 30th: Lunch at La Bastide from 12 noon to 2 pm.

Friday June 27th: Green Investment Meeting. Guest Speaker: Xavier-Y. HALASZ,
at the French Pastry Cafe in La Jolla from 6pm to 8pm.
info@france-sandiego.org,  San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce


ETHNIC FOOD FAIR

Sunday, 25 May, 2008, 10 h 30 - 17 h 00 in Balboa Park.
Oui, nous avons besoin de volontaires ! Sign up now to volunteer!
Des 9 h 30 pour l'installation et apres 17 heures pour le rangement et le nettoyage.
Veuillez contacter un membre du bureau, voir page Contact us. Merci !
Please contact one of the board members, on the Contact us page. Thank you!


FRANCOPHOLLIES

Sunday, May 18th from noon
You are invited! Francophone, Francophile,... come to get a taste of the Francophollies,
"Dejeuner sur l'herbe"
Sunday, May 18th, from noon at Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park (Lamont Street in
Pacific Beach)
Bring your picnic, it is a pot-luck. Come to eat, nap and chat, meet and greet, play and
discover. The 6 French-American Associations are gathering to enjoy fun in the sun!
To help us plan the event, we would appreciate that you register by clicking here.
"Don't have any plans for May 18th, check out http://bringyourownchairs.com
or by leaving a message at (619) 275 2315.

Francophones, Francophiles,....
venez nombreux aux Francophollies, "Dejeuner sur l'herbe"
le Dimanche 18 Mai des midi.
Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park (Lamont Street a Pacific Beach)
Apportez votre pique-nique, c'est un  "potluck". Venez manger, faire la sieste, papoter, jouer et
rencontrer les 6 Associations franco-américaines, reunies convivialement ce jour-la !
Pour nous aider a prevoir l'evenement, merci de vous inscrire en "cliquant" sur les liens
ci-dessous ou laisser un message au (619) 275 2315.

Vous ne savez que faire ce 18 mai, visitez
http://apportezvoschaises.com.
Pour votre info, l'adresse officielle reste
http://sandiegofrancophollies.org.


SDSU FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE FILM FESTIVAL

March 26, 27 and 28 2008
Montezuma Hall-Aztec Center
Each evening two exciting French Films will be screened in 35mm
prints. All times with English subtitles -
Free admission

March 26, 2008
5:00 p.m. - "Vers le sud"
7:00 p.m. - Bamako"

March 27, 2008
5:00 p.m - "La nuit du destin"
7:00 p.m. - "La faute a Fidel"

March 28, 2008
5:00 p.m. - "Le temps qui reste"
7:00 p.m. - "Mon meilleur ami"

For more informations, call: 594-5111
French and Francophone Studies in the Department of European Studies
San Diego State University


EXPLORE SDSU: OPEN HOUSE 2008

La House of France (alias le Cottage français) a été invitée par SDSU pour répondre aux
questions que les étudiants intéressés par des études en France pourraient avoir.

Presented by The San Diego Union-Tribune and COX Communications
March 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. SDSU campus
Explore SDSU Open House is an opportunity for San Diego State University to showcase all the
campus has to offer during this day-long open house. Enjoy live entertainment on two stages,
research demonstrations and an up-close look at SDSU academic programs and departments at
the interactive information fair. And don't miss the College of Extended Studies.

Discover the SDSU Gateway to the World and learn about SDSU travel study opportunities open
to both students and the San Diego Community by visiting the Extended Studies Center.
Information will be provided throughout the day using written material, period presentations,
music, videos, and food to increase cultural awareness of selected international countries
represented in our student body and/or where we conduct study abroad/international student
exchanges. Brief country/continent-based presentations will take place every half hour.

This event is presented by the College of Extended Studies, in collaboration with the Office of
International Programs and the International Student Center, with a hope of further
communicating the university's commitment to internationalizing the education experiences of
SDSU students and faculty.

Venez nous voir nombreux !


CHASSE AUX ŒUFS

Une chasse aux oeufs aura lieu pour les enfants jusqu’à 12 ans le samedi, 22 mars 2008, à
10h30 devant le cottage français à Balboa Park.
Veuillez vous inscrire auprès de Marion L. par courriel m.lanier@earthlink.net ou par téléphone
(858) 495-0349 avant le mardi, 18 mars, en précisant le nombre d`enfants participant.
Si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez apporter votre pique-nique. Le cottage offrira le café et des
petits gâteaux.


BAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU

Come celebrate the Baujolais nouveau!
La chambre de commerce de San Diego est ravie de mettre à la disposition des membres du
cottage français le prix préférentiel membres chambre de commerce, soit $30 au lieu de $35.
Thanks to the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce for including the members of
French Cottage, $30 a bottle of wine instead of $35.


LA PETITE ECOLE

3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 274-2890, www.petite-ecole.com,
lapetiteecole@gmail.com.
The parents of the English French Learning Academy invite you to discover the benefits of
learning a second language.
OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday February 13, 2008 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please, join La Petite
école for its
open house.
Come on in for some
yoga for children!


CLUB DES ENFANTS

Le club des enfants a lieu le 1er dimanche de chaque mois au cottage français, Balboa Park.
Nous vous rappelons que l’adhésion au cottage français est obligatoire pour pouvoir participer
au club des enfants.
Le groupe de  jeux  pour  enfants jusqu’à  5 ans  accompagnés de leur(s)  parent(s) a  lieu tous
les 1ers dimanches du mois  de 10 h 30 à 12 h au cottage français à Balboa Park. Le but est d’
organiser un moment agréable pour les enfants et les parents, et d’avoir l’occasion de parler,
jouer, chanter en français.
Question/commentaire Marion L., responsable des programmes, e-mail m.lanier@earthlink.net .


LE P’TIT THÉÂTRE FRANÇAIS DE SAN DIEGO

LE P’TIT THÉÂTRE FRANÇAIS DE SAN DIEGO pour les jeunes francophones (5 ans et plus)
est à la recherche d’une animatrice. Ingrid P., créatrice et animatrice, est partie en Caroline du
Nord. Nous lui souhaitons plein de bonnes choses dans sa nouvelle aventure.
Beaucoup d’enfants restent intéressés par cette activité qui est excellente pour parler le
français, alors n’hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous souhaitez animer ce projet théâtral et
musical ou bien tout simplement à nous faire part de vos idées !


L’ÉCOLE DE L’ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

With the ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE, there is more than one way to learn French. Depending on
your level, you can decide to enroll in general language classes or in advanced workshops.
At the Alliance Francaise de San Diego, you learn not only the structure of French but also how
to do things in the language through practical use. Class size: 4 to 10 students. All our
instructors are French speakers emphasizing conversation and contextual approach to
language learning.
General language classes: These are a perfect fit for the beginner or for someone whose goal
is to become proficient at a basic level. Schedule: twice a week for 8 weeks. More classes will
open in the Fall!
Beginner 101
Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm
April 17th - June 7th (8 sessions)
Location: UTC Area
Class size: 4-10
Price: $335.00 + materials $52.00 (Includes textbook and workbook, with CD. Required for
Beginner from 101 to 105).
Beginner 102
Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm
April 17th - June 7th (8 sessions)
Location: UTC Area
Class size: 4-10
Price: $335.00 + materials $52.00 (includes textbook and workbook, with CD. Required for
Beginner from 101 to 105).
Language workshops: For the students in need of a brush-up or for the students who want to
learn French with specific objectives as to business, written skills, and so on. More classes will
open in the Fall!
Conversational for intermediate students
"Improve your fluency in French and learn how to speak as a native of France. Mark will help
you to fix those Anglicism and improve your accent too! Each class will consist of discussions,
role play, and debates about French ways of life and current events. You will receive excerpts of
articles, songs, poems, famous speeches and books."
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
April 18th - June 6th (8 sessions)Location: UTC Area
Class size: 4-10
Price: $355.00 (syllabus included)
REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY: www.afsandiego.org
Alliance Francaise de San Diego "L'alternative culturelle"
(858) 824-6694
www.afsandiego.org

Mais aussi des des groupes de lecture, des conférences, un cercle de cuisine et bien d’autres
évènememts que vous pouvez consulter sur le site www.afsandiego.org de l'Alliance Française
de San Diego,  "L'alternative culturelle", (858) 254-2253 .


LADIES AUXILIARY LUNCHEONS

Luncheon meetings are held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the Hall of
Nations. Luncheon tickets are $3 each. Contact: Delphine at (619) 435-3631.