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Calendar of Events
We plan a number of great events throughout
the year. Participating in these events with us is the best and quickest way to create new and lasting
friendships. There are two separate Calendar Of Event pages for IFO. One is
for those who live and study in Little Rock and the other is for those in
the Conway area.
(If you live in Conway, see: IFO CONWAY CALENDAR OF
EVENTS.)
Watch for updates to the calendars — we're always planning something fun to do!
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CONVERSATION CLUB |
Practice conversational
English and learn about others as they learn about you!
How would you like to join us for a
weekly dinner and some good conversation with Americans and other
internationals? This event will help you learn, practice, and
develop good conversational English skills---along with the use of
some American idioms. You will also have the opportunity to teach
others about your culture while learning about theirs.
You may ask, "What is Conversation
Club"?
Let me explain:
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It's Americans and Internationals
coming together.
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It's Conversational English done in
creative ways.
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It's American Idioms and practicing
language skills.
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It's dinner each week prepared by
some very nice women from IFO.
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It's sharing culture, country, and
family.
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It's meeting new people each week.
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It's developing lasting friendships.
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It's learning about others.
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It's others learning about you.
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And It's FREE
We are looking forward to spending
time each week with our internationals friends. We hope that you
will come and join us and let us get to know you. See
photos of our 2007 group.
Here are the details:
CONVERSATION CLUB in Little Rock begins again
June 9th
When:
Monday nights
Dates:
June 9 through July 14
Time:
6:00pm - 8:30PM
Where:
MetroBCM, 5515 West 32nd St. on the UALR campus. (Directions
provided below.)
Dinner will be served each Monday
night, so come hungry! Please RSVP to help us plan well.
Sponsored by International
Friendship Outreach and Metro Student Ministry
If you think that you might like to
join us, please e-mail us at
friends@IFOArkansas.org
and let us know so that we can plan well.
Directions to Metro
Student Ministry:
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Metro is on the UALR campus.
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Take I-630 to Fair Park.
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Go south on Fair Park.
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You will pass 12th Street and then
through a residential area.
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You will then come up on the back
side of UALR.
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You will see the UALR dorm on the
right and then the street light at W32nd street.
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Turn right on W32nd Street.
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Metro will be on the left.
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We will meet downstairs.
This will be a great place to
make friends!
If you think that you might like to
join us, please e-mail us at
friends@IFOArkansas.org
and let us know so that we can plan well.
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BUFFALO RIVER CANOE TRIP |
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When: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Where: Buffalo National Scenic River
Time: 8:00AM until evening
Cost: $30 (covers canoe rental, snacks and drink
while on the river)
 
You are invited to join us to canoe American’s first
National River, the magnificent Buffalo.
The Buffalo River cuts its way through massive limestone
bluffs eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks Mountains. Although the
Buffalo stretches over 150 miles, we will make a day trip out of an easy
six mile float on crystal clear waters. The weather will be hot and the
water will be cool. It’s going to be a perfect day to canoe, swim, and
enjoy each other. After a long day on the river, we will eat dinner at
a famous little restaurant in the Buffalo River valley.
The cost of the trip is $30 and non-refundable. Once we
have received your $30, your place on this trip will be reserved. This
covers the cost of the canoe rental and charges, transportation, snacks,
and drinks while on the river. You will need a little extra money for
your evening meal. We will canoe rain or shine.
Please bring:
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A sack lunch + one
bottled water
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Swim wear, towel,
sunscreen
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Swim shoes: These
are not necessary but useful on rocky surfaces. They are cheap at any
discount store.
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Extra money for your
evening meal.
For more information or to reserve your place, contact
LaJuana@IFOarkansas.org
For more information on the beautiful Buffalo River,
check out their website at
http://www.nps.gov/buff/
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LAKE OUACHITA "A DAY ON
THE LAKE" |
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When: Saturday: July 12, 2008
Where: Lake Ouachita in Hot
Springs, Arkansas
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: $20
This is
the IFO event of the year. We do many things with internationals, but
this is the one event that our friends seem to enjoy the most. Each
year we load up our cars and vans to carry internationals to Lake
Ouachita, which is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Lake
Ouachita is one of the many beautiful lakes of Arkansas. You will enjoy
a picnic on an island, a day of boating, skiing, tubing, and swimming.
We always take lots of water toys to fill the day with loads of fun.
Mark
your calendar now and sign up early to join us for some “Fun In The
Sun”. For more information or to reserve your place, contact
LaJuana@IFOarkansas.org
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FALL WELCOME PICNIC IN
LITTLE ROCK |
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Fall Welcome Picnic in Little Rock
When: Saturday, September 20
Where: Maumelle Park
Watch the IFO website for more info
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FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL AT
FBCLR |
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Date, Time and Place: To be announced
 
International students try the climbing wall at last year's Friendship
Festival.
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THANKSGIVING DAY WITH
AN AMERICAN FAMILY |
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Thursday, November 27, 2007
Time schedule is different with each
family
Thanksgiving is an American holiday
celebrated by all. It's a special time when Americans give God thanks
for His blessings. It's also a time of family celebration filled with
traditional foods shared with special friends. From the first
Thanksgiving celebrated to the present, this holiday brings people
from different customs and cultures together.
Want to know more about American
holidays and traditions? Would you like to be invited into an
American family's home and experience what the Thanksgiving holiday is
all about? If so, e-mail LaJuana at
friends@IFOArkansas.org
and you'll be matched with a very kind family. Be sure to tell us if
you live in Little Rock or Conway.
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
PARTY |
WHEN:
Friday, December 5.
WHERE:
To be annouced.
 
Christmas is a
favorite holiday for many Americans. There’s even a song that says,
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”.
Although it is
celebrated differently by many families, it carries
special meaning to
Christians as we celebrate the birth, and life, of Jesus Christ.
All of America
is filled with lights and special holiday decorations, traditional
music & foods, and meaning times with friends and families. We want
you to experience the “Christmas Spirit” with us. Please come and
join us for a very special celebration party, planned “with you in
mind”. Let’s not forget that Christmas is all about a gift. Every
international will receive a gift as we explain why the gift is so
much a part of the celebration.
Also, if you
would like to spend some time during the Christmas holiday break with
an American family,
just let us know.
We have families that would love to have you in their homes.
The meaning of Christmas.
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