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Réunion de Juillet
We are going to celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, July 16, at 6 PM.
As announced earlier, it will be a catered dinner served buffet-style in Lenoir City. The location is Noah's Ark Farm, 1401 Midway Rd., Lenoir City 37772, which is owned by Sherry Johnson's sister. You can get directions by going towww.noahsarkfarm.com. The food will be prepared byThe Parlor of Knoxville.
Here is the menu:
Fruit and Cheese Assortment Chicken Roulade stuffed with Goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Brochette of Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce, cornichons, breads and mustard. Crème brulée
Champagne
The all-inclusive cost is $30 per person.
Please make your reservation no later than July 7 by mailing a check (written to AFK) to:
Phyllis Gitschlag
1709 Vander Ridge Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919
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http://web.utk.edu/~downtown/
We have a Salvador Dali Exhibit that we are featuring here at the gallery and Laurent wanted to share it with the club. First Friday reception July 2, from 5-9pm at the gallery, free and open to the public.
Thank you.
~Mike
Mike C. Berry, manager
UT Downtown Gallery
106 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-673-0802
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Important Update:
Dear Alliance Française Members,
It has been brought to my attention that the e-mail address I used previously does not work. Therefore, you might have not received an application for or the confirmation of your 2010 Alliance Francaise membership. Please accept my apologies for the delay and find attached a copy of 2010 membership application. If you plan to renew your membership or have already paid your dues or need to change your personal information before the Annuaire is printed by Joan Easterly, I would appreciate a note from you. Please note my new e-mail address, which will be used exclusively for Alliance Française communication. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Malgorzata Rydygier-Karolczak Alliance Française de Knoxville, Treasurer** 11600 Lanesborough Way, Apt.116 Knoxville, TN 37934 E-mail: mrydygierkarolczak@gmail.com
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April/May 2010
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Dear all, It will be hard to do better than last year for Bastille Day celebration! We really had a great reception at Sherry and Todd's house. However, this year seems promising too. Bastille day will take place July 16 at 6:00 pm at the new and beautiful Reserve at Bluebird Hill at Lenoir City, with a great organic menu specially made by catering the Parlor. Good wine, music and champagne will be part of the fete too. The following link has a map to the place, so you will be able to see pictures of it and getdirections to it from the map on the link. http://noahsarkfarm.com/ In order to participate, please send a check of $ 30.00 per person to Phyllis Gitschlag, 1709 Vander Ridge Lane Knoxville, TN 37919. Deadline is July 7. Looking forward to seeing all of you.A bientotLaurent
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2010 Meeting Schedule
January: Music from Quebec "La Bottine Souriante" see details on webpage February: Chandeleur at the French Market March: Lecture from A. Yansane from his book "Destines" at UT Black Cultural Center April: Dinner commemoration for Jeanine Smith and Frank D'Elia at the Parigo May: Hike at the IJAMS Center June: Picnic and "Boules" Tournament at Concord Park July: National Holiday/Brunch at La Brasserie August: Vacation September: African Evening at International House October: Cinema/ homage Eric Rohmer at Pellessippi State November: "Fete du Beaujolais" and Festival of Cinema at Pellessippi December: Christmas party at Johns XXIII
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