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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 Conversation Club group.
Here are the details:
When:
Monday nights
Dates: Monday nights: Sept.14–Oct. 19 for the Little Rock group
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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FALL INTERNATIONAL PICNIC |
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Saturday,
September 26, 2009
Maumelle Park, 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock
(off Hwy
10-West Cantrell – First right past Kroger)
Time
& Schedule Events
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3PM – Outdoor Sports
and Games
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Soccer, Basketball,
Volleyball, along with a few surprises!
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5PM – Families
Arrive, Dinner Begins
Some have asked if they could bring dish of food from their country.If
you would like to do this, please feel free.
Transportation is provided, if necessary.
Please e-mail LaJuana,
LaJuana@IFOarkansas.org, if you need a ride.
What a wonderful way for us to welcome all the new international
students to Little Rock and Conway. It is also a great way to welcome
our returning international friends back for a new school year. People
from all over Central Arkansas come for Fun, Food, and Friends.
Maumelle Park is a beautiful Arkansas park and we know you will enjoy
the day. The best part of the day, for us, is getting to know you.
Come spend the afternoon with us.
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THANKSGIVING DAY WITH
AN AMERICAN FAMILY |
Thursday, November 26, 2009
The time schedule is different for 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 4,
7:00 p.m..
WHERE:
Grace Church,
12900 Cantrell
Road, Little Rock
Get Directions:
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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