Metro Detroit Global Journey
Presented by Jumana Cooper

Welcome to Michigan - Your Global Journey in Metro Detroit is just about to begin

Date: Monday, 21st
Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon
Place: The Community House
380 South Bates, Birmingham

Come learn about Metro Detroit Diversity and ethnic neighborhoods, Visit Poland one week and the far east or the Middle East the next, we will explore and learn about Metro Detroit’s cultural quilt, where to shop, dine and have fun with your family or friends.

RSVP: by September 18th

Date: Monday, 19st
Time: 9:30 a.m. - noon
Place: The Community House
380 South Bates, Birmingham

The majority of Italian-American immigrants came from Naples and southern Italy and you can find Italian people and food all over the world... But Northern Italy is the most developed and productive area of the country, and home to the first part of Italy to be industrialized in the last half of the 19th century.

Come and join us for an interesting presentation and chat about this historic and cultural part of Italy and learn about the Northern Italian cities, such as Verona, Romeo and Juliet’s home, or Venice, the city that was built on the Adriatic sea, and discover the true italian culture!

Do not miss it, just in case you plan to travel to northern Italy and need some tips on the best routes and cities to visit.

RSVP: by October 17th, 09

Ciao e... a presto!

JAPAN

Presented BY HIROMI YUHARA and YOMIKO NAWA

Date: Monday, November 16th
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 am
Place: The Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham, MI 48009

DID YOU KNOW That: Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan’s land area.

And Traditional Japanese arts include crafts such as (ikebana, origami, ukiyo-e, dolls, lacquerware, pottery), performances such as (bunraku, dance, kabuki, noh, rakugo), and cultural traditions such as (games, tea ceremony, Budō, architecture, gardens, swords) .

Because Japan is low on resources, recycling is taken seriously. Lets Get that Eco Bag !!!

So please join us to learn more about Japan and take a hands –on lesson on how to construct an Eco Newspaper Bag to take home with you .

RSVP By November 1 , 2009 - HURRY UP AND REGISTER

Sorry, no presentation in December !

Australia -
presented by June Valentine

Date: Monday, January, 25th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Place: Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham

Learn about the continent –Island of Australia, its unique geography, history and culture. Discover its many species of wildlife that are not found anywhere else in the world and experience the music of its original inhabitants by playing the Didgeridoo !!

Come join us up over for this presentation of down under.

RSVP: January 20th

Jamaica -
presented by Sonja Harris and Debra Malcolm

Date: Monday, Feburary, 15th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Place: Community House, 380 South Bates, Birmingham

Would you like to learn about the most adored island in the Caribbean...”Jamaica”. With its scintillating beaches and delectable cuisine.

So, “don’t worry...be happy “and join us to explore this beautiful paradise and see what it has to offer

RSVP: by February 12th

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Argentina -
presented by Carolina Arraiz Brantly

Monday, March 15th - Save the date !

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Belgium -
presented by Chantal Philips-Metheeuws

Monday, April 12th - Save the date !

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Mexico -
presented by Aidee Benevidees

Monday, May 17th - Save the date !

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Lebanon and Syria -
presented by Ghida Bilani and Shadia Martini

Monday, June 21st - Save the date !

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