November 2023 Newsletter



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NOVEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER 

Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste



 🍂FALL BREAK  🎸 FOLKSGIVING: UKULELE FEST



OCTOBER included a Digital Marketing Workshop for Musicians, US Embassy Visit, American Author Book Presentation, Halloween and BARBIE!  Thank you for attending our events.    

NOVEMBER: 🎸  FolksGiving: Ukulele Fest Concert and Workshop , Fall Vacation, Native American Heritage

You are always in time to become a member.  

Membership year: Sept. 1 - Aug. 31.  

Members should renew their membership to participate in courses, attend the American Film Series, Check out Books, Magazines, Dvds and attend Members Only Events.  


You can become a member in person or online.  

FALL Office Hours:  
Mornings:  Monday to Saturday 9-13 and 
Afternoons: Monday to Friday 17-19.
 🍂  FALL BREAK
 
WE WILL BE CLOSED for 1 WEEK:  Monday, October 30th until Sunday, November 5th.  No Classes, No Admin. No Activities.  
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WINTER SESSION BEGINS:  January 8th
REGISTRATION opens for NEW Students on December 18th.  
ADULTS - We have morning and evening classes.   

QUESTIONS?  Call 040 630301 in the morning or  write to aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com
INFO COURSES 2023/24 (Days, Times, Prices)
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NOVEMBER 16th!  The second film of the year in the American Film Series 2023/24 at Cinema Super.  9 great American Films in English.  Shows at 10, 16:30, 19:30.

Your Membership Card gives you FREE ENTRY and discounts at Cinema Nazionale.

SHE SAID the story that started the Me Too movement. 

Coming on December 14th  Ticket to Paradise,

You must be a Ridotto or Intero member to attend the films.  Sorry, no single tickets and no one under age 16 can attend the movies.  Members must be 16+.  
FILM PROGRAM and MEMBERSHIP INFO
A Thanksgiving Celebration through Music
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The Ukulele, the new / old wonder!  Such a small instrument, with 4 chords,  bringing so much music and  joy!  

Saturday, November 18th
FREE event at the Sala Luttazzi

Bring your Uke!

18:00 -  Workshop for Kids and Families
Play-along, Sing-Along, Show with our stars.  Ukulele 3.0!

19:30 -  Concert for Everyone

Ukulollo Power Duo -80's and 90's with an unexpected ukulele twist
Ukulele Uff - 20's and 30's classics with amazing strumming
Trieste Ukulele Club - Better fun than perfect
FOLKSGIVING DETAILS
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AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE

Free Events are posted on Facebook Pages, Instagram and our Blog.  
FREE opportunities are made possible thanks to volunteers and the support of the government of the United States of America and the U.S. Embassy to Italy.

The American Corner Library is open!  Here is the American Corner Library Catalog.  Check out a book, magazine dvd.  

Looking for Digital Library Resources? eLibraryUSA - Temporary Remote Access Get your personal temporary access code.  Read American newspapers, magazines. Watch documentaries on Kanopy,


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FREE ACTIVITIES in November: 
🧲Teen Maker Space, - Every Friday 16:30-18:30.  Open for Middle and High School Students with Adult Mentors.  Make, Create, Innovate. Registration Required.

🎵 Trieste Ukulele Club Nov 11, 18, 10-12.  Practice. Practice. Practice. Getting stage ready for November 18th.  All Ages and All Levels Welcome.  Registration Required.  

American English Conversation Club Nov. 9, 23, 30 , 11:30 am. Group Conversation with an American moderator. 

Women's Book Club - Nov. 9,  18:00.  Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman.
20/30 Something Co-Ed Book Club - Nov. 24, 19:30. Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune

🟦🟨 Ukrainian Women United  - Fridays from 10-12. For Ukrainian women.  Led by a Cultural Mediator. Ukrainian Library.   

⚙ Are you a Crafter?  Come in the morning and use our new CRICUT to design objects and CRICUT Press to make personalized T-Shirts, Bags etc. 


FREE FILMS and DOCUMENTARIES - at the American Corner 

Nov. 17, 10:00 - The Mighty Uke - the amazing comeback of a musical underdog.  

Nov. 24, 21:00 - The Haunting in collaboration with the University of Trieste.
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National Native American Heritage Month recognizes the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. 

The culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans, deeply enriches the quality and character of the USA. We celebrate the diversity of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures and peoples while remembering and honoring their veterans who have sacrificed so much to defend the USA.

Bureau of Indian Affairs - U.S. Dept. of the Interior
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US CITIZENS

U.S. Passport Renewal.  Be travel ready! Check your expiration date. Credit Card payment now accepted! 

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service so that the Department of State can assist in an emergency and supply information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Vote from Abroad. It's important. Go to www.fvap.gov
NOVEMBER STAFF PICKS

🏃‍♀️Running the Virtual New York City Marathon (over a 5 day period)

🎈Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

🎵Playing the Ukulele (what else?)

TEACHING / LEARNING ENGLISH and STUDY in the US 

English Teachers - Check out FREE  resources on American English at State for Educators and on Facebook – American English for Educators. Join 
TESOL and our Trieste Local Group.  

English Teachers - Save the Date.  Dec. 1st . Guest Speaker about A.I. and ChatGPT.  More news coming soon.  

IMPROVE your American ENGLISH

Take a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to enhance your English language skills and specialized content knowledge!  The courses are self-paced.

STUDY in the US

The Fulbright Italy Office offers opportunities for graduate students.  
The EducationUSA website helps you plan your studies in the US.  

 
Were you a Fulbrighter or a US Govt. Exchange Alumni?  We would LOVE to meet you to learn about your experience.   Contact us.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?


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📢THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!  


US and INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL DAYS


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November 3: Sandwich Day
November 9: World Freedom Day
November 11: Veterans Day
November 13 - 19: National Entrepreneurship Week
November 13 - 17: International Education Week
November 15: Locally Employed Staff Recognition Day
November 16: International Day for Tolerance
November 19: Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) (19-25)
November 20: World Children's Day
November 23: 
Thanksgiving Day
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women