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An Overview

An introduction to International House programs and activities-



Heritage DayCONNECTIONS
International and American women meet weekly to socialize, share their joys, and help each other with their problems.


FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
Local families invite students and scholars to share in their social and family functions.

Cultural dinner
LANGUAGE CLASSES

Various language classes, including English, are held at the I-House. There are no fees, though participants must be members of I-House. See class listing.


Club International (Club-I)CLUB INTERNATIONAL
Club International is a group of international and American students that plan activities throughout the year, including trips around California, cultural dinners, and parties. Over 75 students are currently participating at various times. To join, sign up for free at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clubintl/ or join also the Facebook group: "Club I: Internationals and the Americans Who Love 'Em."


ANNUAL CONFERENCES
Conference - Each year in the spring, an all-day program focuses on a particular country or world region. In recent years, I-House has featured the Horn of Africa (2004), the Caribbean (2005), China (2006) and Brazil (2007). The 2008 program will feature Egypt.


Indian dinnerCULTURAL EVENTS AND MEALS
  • International dinners - Authentic food from a particular country is featured, prepared by visitors from that country.
  • Holiday Celebrations - include holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mardi Gras.

ART EXHIBITS

Cultural Exhibits and Displays - Art work with an international theme, or by international artists, is displayed each month.


FILM SERIES
Foreign films shown on a regular basis the first and third Friday nights of each month.

International taxi
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

  • Children's Story-telling - This new program started on September 25, 2005 and will be held monthly at the I-House. Each performance will feature performers from local and international origin. The program is financially supported by new family memberships to I-House, non-member donations at the door and the generous sponsorships of several of our local businesses -- The Avid Reader Bookstore for Young Readers, Aesop's Room, A Better Place to Bead, Just Kidding, Alphabet Moon and Ben and Jerry's. Please click here for details.
  • Summer Camp June 2008 Please click here for details.



Upcoming Events
I-House Program Committee Meeting I-House-Davis at 10 College Park,
Thu 8/07 4:00 PM
Mixed Level Hatha Yoga Class I-House-Davis at 10 College Park,
Thu 8/07 7:00 PM
Art Exhibit - "Art by Committee" (8/8 - 9/10) Community Room, I-House-Davis at 10 College Park, Davis,
Fri 8/08 9:00 AM
Art Exhibit Opening - "Art by Committee" Community Room, I-House-Davis at 10 College Park, Davis,
Fri 8/08 6:00 PM
Spanish-language salon I-House-Davis at 10 College Park,
Tue 8/12 6:30 PM
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