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Newsletter - November 2024



November 2024 NEWSLETTER 

Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste



ASSOCIAZIONE ITALO AMERICANA FVG NEWS

November! US ElectionsThanksgiving,  American Film Series

Regular activities continue:  Trieste Ukulele Club, Women's Book Club, Teen Maker Space, Online Conversations, Digital Storytelling for Teens and more!  

FALL Office Hours:  
Mornings:  Monday to Saturday 9-13
Afternoons: Monday to Friday 17-19


We are CLOSED on November 1st and 2nd- No Classes, Office, Activities.  

FALL ENGLISH CLASSES END in December

REGISTRATION For WINTER OPENS:
Dec. 2nd - Confirmation of Current Participants.
Dec. 16th - New Participants.   

Kids, Teens, Adults.  Once a Week Classes. 

QUESTIONS?  Call 040 630301 in the morning or  write to aiatriesteinfo@gmail.com

NOVEMBER FILM: FALL GUY on November 21st at 10, 14, 16:30, 19:30 at Cinema Super.

9 great American films FREE for Members Only at Cinema Super. 
 
Our films are in original version ENGLISH, with subtitles.

You must be a Ridotto or Intero member to attend the films.  
Sorry, no single tickets.  If your child under age 16 takes a course with us, one of the parents is a Member.  If you take a course with us, and you're 16 or over, you're a Member.  
Membership Prices: €25 (Reduced) or €35 (Regular) memberships. 

A great  gift for your teen, companion, friend, spouse.  

Get your Membership Card so you can get discounts at Trieste Cinema Group (all cinemas near Viale).

You can pay online by credit card 24/24, with Cash at the Association, by POS in the mornings.  

Thanksgiving is back! 
Fixed Menu Options, Live Music by Club 5, Dancing!   
 
We'll be at HAMERICAS in Viale XX settembre. Members and their guests ONLY.  Prepaid Reservations.  Limited to 100 seats.  Reserve Early!  

Reservations at AIAFVG ONLY starting on November 4th.  
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!  Don't buy any more books in English. Here is the American Corner Library Catalog.  Check out a book, magazine dvd.  


Sorry, we no longer accept book or DVD donations. Here is a list of local  Bookcrossings 


Regular FREE Activities! Click on the links and register to participate.

9/11, 23/11, 10-12 Trieste Ukulele Club - All Ages. All Levels. 
Fridays - 15:30-17:30 - Teen Maker Space - for Middle & High School Students - new time.
7/11, 18 - Women's Book Club - You Like It Darker by Stephen King
Varies - UnitedWithUkraine - Go to the link and contact the mentor.
Thursdays at 18 - FREE Online English Conversations - American Road Trip about American Life and Culture with Karoline on Zoom.  

AMERICAN CORNER NEWS
Thanks to those who attended our Extraordinary October Events. 
There are now 3 American Corners in Italy!  Trieste, Pistoia and Palermo.  Learn more.    

Teachers!  Mission Speakers - Have a US Diplomat speak to your High School or University Classroom via Zoom.  

5/11, 20:00-22:00. By Reservation.  Mock Election, Food, Selfies with the Candidates, Early Watch Party. 
US CITIZENS
Please share this info with US Citizens.


YOUR VOTE COUNTS.  ACT NOW. 
You might still be in time.  Read the rules for your state. 
Fill in a Write In Ballot (FWAB).  DOWNLOAD, PRINT, VOTE, MAIL IMMEDIATELY!  
 
U.S. Passport Renewal.  Be travel ready! Check your expiration date. Credit Card payment now accepted. If you're in the US, you can now renew directly online!


Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service for U.S. citizens traveling to, or living in, abroad so that the Department of State can assist in an emergency and supply information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
NOVEMBER STAFF PICKS

🗳️ Following: US Election Results 
🎵Listening to:  Top Pop Songs '60s and '70s - as prep for Thanksgiving Dancing!

🌰Eating:  Chestnuts salty/sweet, whole/pureed  
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 .  

8/11, 18 - Seminar - What is English for You? with Monika Kavalier
6&7/12 -  TESOL Italy Convention in Rome.

IMPROVE your American ENGLISH

Take a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to enhance your English language skills and specialized content knowledge!

STUDY in the US

Fulbright Italy promotes study in the US. Apply for a world of opportunities.     
EducationUSA website helps you plan your studies in the US.  

 
Were you a Fulbrighter in Italy or the US or a US Govt. Exchange Alumni?  We would LOVE to meet you to learn about your experience. The US Embassy to Italy offers Grant opportunities for Fulbrighters.  Contact us.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?


We are a volunteer, non-profit association with openings in the Teen Maker Space, Craft Workshops, Cinema Check-In and for University Students for Internship Credits.  Fill in this FORM and we'll get back to you.

📢THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!  


US and INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL DAYS

November
Native American Heritage Month
Nov. 2: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Nov. 10: World Science Day for Peace and Development
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 11-17: Global Entrepreneurship Week
Nov. 16: International Day for Tolerance
Nov. 18-22: International Education Week
Nov. 19: Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
Nov. 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov. 25: International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
Nov. 25-December 10: 16 Days of Activism Against GBV
Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Day