Week of Events
Rassemblement/Gathering
We will hold our yearly Rassemblement in Orono, at the Franco American Centre from April 26 - 28, 2019. As in the past, we will open our gathering at 5pm at the Franco American Centre with a dinner (optional potluck -- no worries if you can't bring something). And, as before, we plan to have […]
Sunday, April 21, 2019
No events on this day.
Monday, April 22, 2019
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April 22, 2019 -Josee Vachon Concert
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April 22, 2019 -After-School French classes
After-School French classes
We are a group of students from the University of Maine who are studying to become French teachers. On Mondays, we work with children K-2 grades. We do crafts, learn songs, and play games, all while learning words and phrases in French. This is a fun way to introduce children to French, get them excited […]
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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April 24, 2019 -After-school French classes
After-school French classes
We are a group of students from the University of Maine who are studying to become French teachers. On Wednesdays, we work with children 3-5 grades. We do crafts, learn songs, and play games, all while learning words and phrases in French. This is a fun way to introduce children to French, get them excited […]
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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April 25, 2019 -Les tricoteuses/tricoteurs
Les tricoteuses/tricoteurs
Come join our knitting circle! Bring your own project or we'll teach you. We have yarn and needles and lots of folks willing to show you how. We always have tea and snacks too.
Friday, April 26, 2019
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April 26, 2019 -Franco Americans, Acadians, and the Great War: The Legacies of WWI
Franco Americans, Acadians, and the Great War: The Legacies of WWI
This panel will examine Franco American experience during and after World War I. Speakers Patrick Lacroix, “Arduous Ascent: Ethnic Transition in the Northeastern United States, 1914-1924” Mark Richard, “It is not necessary to be more American than the American himself”: French Speakers Fight the Great War Abroad and at Home Elisa Sance, “‘The war has […]
Saturday, April 27, 2019
No events on this day.