I hope you had a good time on Friday at our Spring Fest! The fun has just begun and I can't even begin to write about all the events that are going on at the I-Center this week, but it is everything from Australian BBQ and North Indian Music to Queer Mixer, Champions League Final and much more!!

For more details, check out our web calendar:
http://icenter.stanford.edu/events/calendar.html

Or sign up to the Social Digest list for regular updates on activities going on at the I-Center:
https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/icenter-social

I-CENTER CLOSED:
MONDAY, MAY 27 IS MEMORIAL DAY AND THE I-CENTER WILL BE CLOSED.

NO YOGA CLASS:
YOGA CLASSES ARE TAKING A BREAK AND WILL START AGAIN ON JULY 11.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Would you like to be a part of our Welcome Committee to welcome newcomers in the fall? We need all kinds of people who want to help prepare for our Welcome Friday Morning Coffee and others who can help newcomers answer questions in their own language. If you are interested or if you have questions, please email Karin: kbaage@stanford.edu. THANK YOU!!

Some important links:

Our website is where you will find the schedule of classes. Stop by the I-Center to check our bulletin board and sign up for events.
Our web calendar shows all the events and classes and where they are held.
The RESOURCE CENTER offers a lot of information for new arrivals. New Hours are Wenesday and Friday: 10:00-12:00
Our blog Life in the Bay has stories of being a spouse at Stanford living in the Bay Area, tips on life here, do’s and don’ts and much more!
Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BechtelInternationalCenter
CCIS ENGLISH CLASSES Come by the I-Center to pick up the new Spring Quarter Schedule for 2013.
Registration is not required to take any of the classes, which are held at the Bechtel International Center. To attend, simply go to a class at the indicated starting time on the course schedule. There is no tuition charge, and students may take more than one class. Please arrange child-care for babies.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. FRIDAY MORNING COFFEE: WITH SOLAR COOKING DEMO
2. WOMAN'S NIGHT OUT
3. GetINside LECTURE SERIES: CHINA
4. PLANNING MEETING
5. GAME NIGHT
6. GUYS NIGHT OUT
7. FIRE ON FIRE
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1. FRIDAY MORNING COFFEE
Fridays
10:00-12:00pm
Living Room at the I-Center
Free

This informal gathering is an ideal way to meet other spouses and learn about the many options for enriching your stay in the Stanford area. Join us every Friday, between 10 a.m. and noon! We each bring a snack or fruit or juice to go with the drinks provided by the I-Center. Volunteers are always needed to help set -up (at 9:45 a.m.) and put away afterwards! Everyone (with and without children, new and returning) is equally welcome. Conversation tables offer an informal way to meet others, practice English and share experiences.

On Friday, Vida will with the use of a solar oven, demonstrate simple sun-cooked dishes like soup and snacks. See her in the courtyard around 10:45.

2. WOMAN'S NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, May 21
8:00 p.m.
Coupa Café in Palo Alto (538 Ramona Street, Palo Alto)
With Suzanne and Sally

Please join Suzanne and Sally for Women's Night Out this Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Coupa Cafe
Please RSVP to Sally and Suzanne at wnostanford@gmail.com.

3. GetINside LECTURE SERIES: CHINA
Wednesday May 15
12:00pm-1:00pm
Conference Room
with Marcella
Free

China and Chinese Art History by Marcella: How many Dynasties are there throughout the 5000 years' history of China? The distinctive Terracotta, Chinese brush paintings, various delicate porcelain objects, how are they related to the history of China?

4. SUMMER AND FALL QUARTER PLANNING MEETING
Wednesday, May 22
1:00-2:30pm
Conference Room at the I-Center
With Karin Baage
Free

Would you like to teach a class at the I-Center in the summer or in the fall? Maybe you would like to teach a language? Or a cooking class? Maybe you have a hobby you would like to share? If so, please come to our Planning Meeting. We will brainstorm your ideas and together plan the coming quarters of 2013. Cookies and coffee/tea will be served. If you have any questions please just email Karin at kbaage@stanford.edu

5. GAME NIGHT
Wednesday, May 15
6:00pm-9:00pm
Classroom
With Kathrin
Free

We are playing this week again. Apples to Apples, SET and a game similar to Activity might
be the games we play this week. The more, the merrier, so come and join us!

6. GUYS NIGHT OUT
Thursday, May 23
9:00pm
Gordon Biersch in Palo Alto
RSVP to Ulrich: ulrich.j.ritter@googlemail.com

It's quite a while since our last "Guys Night Out". I think, Thursday will be perfect for another beer. Same place, same time. I am looking forward to it!

7. FIRE ON FIRE
Saturday May 25
6:00-11:00pm
Courtyard and Lawn at the I-Center
Free

The 7th Annual BBQ party organized by multiple student organizations: Argentinian, Greek, Iranian, Spainish, Turkish and German. More details at: https://www.facebook.com/events/641820205845150/

I wish you a great week and hopefully see you soon at the I-Center!

Karin

Karin Baage
Classes and Programs for Stanford Spouses & Families
Stanford University
Bechtel International Center
584 Capistrano Way
Stanford, CA 94305
http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/index.html

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I-CENTER RESOURCES FOR SPOUSES & PARTNERS:
Karin Baage, Coordinator of Spouse Classes & Programs kbaage@stanford.edu
Akiko Knott, Coordinator of Friday Coffee tsukinofune@gmail.com
Resource Center for International Families http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/resources.html
For advice please send an email to stanfordfamilies@gmail.com
To unsubscribe please follow this link: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/options/icenter-spouseprograms

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