December 17 Chinese Food

Date: December 17

Presenter: Henry Ruan

Time: 7 PM

Topic: Come and join us to enjoy presentations from students about the Chinese food and its related culture. We will introduce some
interesting topics, such as major cuisines in China, recipes, famous dishes, favorite food, and using chopsticks etc. You will have opportunity to share what you know about Chinese food.






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December 16 Chinese Fun Night w/ FLVS

Dates: December 16

Time: 7 PM EST

Description: Yes, that's full of fun !! We play hangman, Jeopardy, Pictionary and many more games. We also have fun character learning time and story reading time. Moreover, we will learn Chinese songs and about many special Chinese events. It's not all about us, you should be part of it!!! Come to "show and tell" your Chinese collection, enjoy a learning experience, and discover fun tips.
See you there on Wednesday night at 7pm.

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December 11th NCVPS Culture Cafe: La Feria de las flores de Medellín

When: December 11th, 2009

Time: 6:00 PM

Topic: Feria de las flores en Medellín

Presenter: Marta Montiel.








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December 3, NCVPS Culture Cafe: Los índios Aymara

Date: December 3rd

Time: 7 PM

Topic: Come learn about the Aymara Indians of Peru and Bolivia who live on floating islands made of reeds on Lake Titicaca. This fascinating indigenous culture has learned to subsist on the lake for centuries, making their boats, houses and land out the reeds.

Presenter: Herman Hall

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December 2 Chinese Fun Night w/ FLVS

Dates: December 2

Time: 7 PM EST

Description: Yes, that's full of fun !! We play hangman, Jeopardy, Pictionary and many more games. We also have fun character learning time and story reading time. Moreover, we will learn Chinese songs and about many special Chinese events. It's not all about us, you should be part of it!!! Come to "show and tell" your Chinese collection, enjoy a learning experience, and discover fun tips.
See you there on Wednesday night at 7pm.

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November 24 Spanish NCVPS Culture Cafe: Current Events from a Hispanic Perspective

Date: November 24

Time: 7 PM

Topic: Come check out the local and national news form a slightly different perspectiva hispana. We will examine current immigration legislation, an immigrants rights to a college education, and discrimination against Latino farmers by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). There will be plenty of time for you to share your thoughts, ideas, and opinions about these topics so come ready to learn and discuss.

Presenter: Herman Hall

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November 23rd NCVPS Culture Cafe Francophone Holidays

When: November 23rd

Time: 7:00 PM

Les Fêtes! French and Francophone Holidays.

Presenter: Elizabeth Lovelady.













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