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Welcome to International House-Davis!
Spanish-speaking salon May 22/Promoting the Friendship Program
If you want to make new friends from around the world, International House Davis makes it easy for you. Not only is an ongoing Friendship Program continuing to help residents make international friendships, but a new Spanish-speaking conversation group will meet May 22.
Summer Hours
International House will switch to summer hours beginning Monday, June 9. The summer hours are from 9 AM - 1 PM Monday - Friday.
I-House welcomes new office manager
Melissa Piano is the new office manager at I-House. She began her job on Monday, April 28th.
Film: "Rosenstrasse" - Fri., May 16, 2008
"Rosenstrasse" (2003, Germany/Netherlands, directed by Margarethe von Trotta, 136 min.) Refreshments are served at 7:30 p.m., the film begins at 8 p.m. Donations are appreciated. The series is hosted by the United Nations Association of Davis. An unusual, and until recently little-known, act of courage that took place 63 years ago in Berlin presents the focus for this drama about Aryan women married to Jewish men who staged a nine-day (ultimately successful) protest against the SS and police to win the release of their husbands before deportation.
Introducing our new Executive Director
International House-Davis is pleased to announce the appointment of Elisabeth Sherwin to the position of Executive Director. Elisabeth will be responsible for the leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.
Docents Present Lecture: "Foreign Language Books in Yolo County Libraries" - Mon., June 2, 2008
The Docents' Present brown bag lecture series will continue with a talk by Davis branch librarian Jay Johnstone. He will describe efforts by the new Yolo County Librarian, Patty Wong, to bring more foreign language books to Yolo County branch libraries including books in Spanish and Russian, among other languages. We will also be raffling off a gift basket which was generously donated to I-House by Davisville travel. Must be present to win!
International Ice Cream and Storytelling
Ben and Jerry's will donate a percentage of their proceeds from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 to support the Children's International Storytelling Program. There will also be an informal storytelling event on the grass of the Davis Commons from 2-4 p.m. that day.
Art Exhibit: Diana Kwan "Eastern Murmurs" May 8 – June 11
My woodcarvings touch on various subjects, but more so than anything else I impart the imagery and feel of the Far East. The title “Eastern Murmurs” conveys the use of Asian traditional with a contemporary outlook to create my designs. I utilize woodcarving styles of Relief and Chip with color or not to interpret my designs as can be seen in the vividness of the kimonos or the ivory-like natural wood with bark of Chinese calligraphy.
International Summer Camp for Children (2008)
I-House offers an International Summer Camp for children in June 2008. This exciting program is designed to increase children’s awareness of and appreciation for other people and countries of the world. They will participate in a unique, enjoyable and rich cultural experience.
Children's International Story-telling
Restarts September 2007. One Sunday afternoon per month, children ages 5 through 10 enjoy storytelling performances with international content at the I-House.
Other international and multi-cultural events in the region
In addition to the events sponsored by I-House, please check the Regional International Calendar for other events with an international or multi-cultural theme held in the region. We welcome the submission of events to be added to the calendar (guidelines apply).
Did You Know?
If you are age 70 1/2 or older you are now allowed to distribute up to $100,000 this year from your IRA to a charity tax-free. By making a gift to I-House Davis from your IRA you can fulfill all or part of your annual distribution and not be taxed on the gift as you would for normal distributions.
Business & Organization Supporters
A big "Thank You" to the various local businesses and organizations that contribute to the I-House. See I-House Business and Organization Supporters' Directory (2007-2008).