The Week Ahead - Nov. 4-9, 2024

 

CLICK on the below links for DETAILS.

TUESDAY 20:00 - ELECTION Night Event - by Reservation 

THURSDAY 18:00 - ONLINE English Conversation - American Road Trip - California and Pacific Coast

THURSDAY 18:00 -  WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB - You Like It Darker by Stephen King 

FRIDAY 15:30 - TEEN MAKERS SPACE 

FRIDAY 18:00 - TESOL - Seminar - What is English for You? Monika Kavalir . 

SATURDAY 10:00 -  Trieste Ukulele Club.  Newcomers always welcome.  

ARE YOU A 2024/25 MEMBER?  The American Film Series at Cinema Super starts on October 24th with CHALLENGERS

Election Night 2024

 

ELECTION NIGHT EVENT

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 8-10 pm

At Associazione Italo Americana FVG  / American Corner Trieste
Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste

Mock Election, Snacks, Selfies with the Candidates, Early Watch Party

BY RESERVATION

LIMITED PLACES
MEMBERS and their GUESTS ONLY 

BBQ, Potato Salad, Chips, Beverages

FREE

RESERVATION FORM

Not a Member?  This Event, Thanksgiving and the American Film Series are great reasons to join.  

Membership INFO at this LINK

🇺🇸🗳️US Elections. 

Rai FVG is coming to the Associazione Italo Americana on Tuesday morning at 9:45 am to speak with US citizens about the elections.

Can you come?  

Please confirm.  

Feel free to invite other American citizens.

US VOTER ABROAD STATISTICS 2022 - almost 3 million eligible voters outside of the US, but only 3.4% actually vote.  

INTERACTIVE WORLD MAP with US Voter Numbers and Voting Statistics by Country

In Italy there are around 50,000 US Citizens.  39,000 are eligible to vote (age 18 and over)  Of these, 7% voted in 2022

PBS News Report

Thanksgiving 2024

 

Prenotazioni PREPAGATE dal 4/11/2024 in sede.

SOLO per SOCI e i loro ospiti (max. 3 ospiti per ogni socio)

Posti limitati

Luogo: Hamericas, Viale XX settembre 39 - Trieste

Prenotazioni Prepagate in Sede AIAFVG - Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste

Lun a Sab 9-13 e Lun a Ven 17-18.

Scelta di Menu Fisso

Musica dal Vivo con Club 5 - anni '60 e '70

Not a Member?  This Event, Thanksgiving and the American Film Series are great reasons to join.  

Membership INFO at this LINK

Programma:

12:30 - 13 - Musica

13 - Pranzo

14 - Musica

14:30 - Dolce

15 - 15:30 - Musica

Newsletter - November 2024

November 2024 NEWSLETTER  Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste

ASSOCIAZIONE ITALO AMERICANA FVG NEWS November! US Elections, Thanksgiving,  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

INFO COURSES 2024/25 (Days, Times, Prices)

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.

INFO: FILM PROGRAM and MEMBERSHIP

THANKSGIVING LUNCH PARTY 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.

THANKSGIVING INFO

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.  Next Goal Wins - Sports Diplomacy Program for High Schools with the. With the US Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, the Coach Mentor and 2 Sports Visitor Participants. Seminar: Disinformation in the Contemporary Landscape  We Were Recruits - Ukrainian Film Screening Digital Storytelling Workshops for teens. Trieste 1954-2024  at Teatro Rossetti and at the Corner. 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.

US ELECTION NIGHT PARTY 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