Events for the Month
Wednesday, 28th May 2008 Al Dia Job Fair/Feria de Empleos
Location: PA Convention Center
Time: 8am-4pm
Description: Al DÃÂa and the Welcoming Center are teaming up to organize a job fair. There will be qualified job candidates ready to work and employers ready to fill their staffing needs. Meet over 60 of the tri-State Region' biggest employers looking to interview and recruit Top Bilingual Talent in such field as: Administration, Banking, Communication, Education, Engineering, Finance, Government, Health Care, Hospitality, Insurance, Law Enforcement, Legal, Maintenance, Marketing, Military, Mortgage, Non-Profit, Retail, Sales, Social Services, Telecommunication and many more.
Tuesday, 13th May 2008 Legal Clinic
Location: 1617 JFK Blvd, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Description: Any immigrant with a legal question or problem is eligible to attend the Welcoming Center's FREE legal clinic. At the clinic, immigrants meet in private with volunteer attorneys to discuss their issues. Our clinics are held on the second Tuesday of every month, from 3-6pm at the Welcoming Center at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. on the 13th floor. To attend, you must register by calling Margaret Hilsdon at 215-557-2626. You will need to give your name, phone number, and a brief description of your legal question or issue. If you do not speak English, we will find a lawyer or interpreter who speaks your language. Friday, 9th May 2008 French Cultural Exchange May 6-11.
Location: Reading Terminal Market
Time: Noon
Description: FOLK DANCERS & MUSICIANS. Join us for their colorful presentations!
Friday, 9th May 2008 French Cultural Exchange May 6-11.
Location: La Cucina at Reading Terminal Market
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy a tasty cooking demonstration of Provencale cuisine at La Cucina at the Market, the popular new place where food lovers hone their cooking skills. La Cucina is located at the Reading Terminal Market, behind "Amy's Place" near 11th Street on the Arch Street side.
COST: It's free!
Thursday, 8th May 2008 French Cultural Exchange May 6-11.
Location: City Hall's Courtyard
Time: 4:30 p.m
Description: FOLK DANCERS & MUSICIANS:
Thursday & Friday, May 8th & May 9th at 4:30 p.m. - The 20 dancers and 2 musicians perform in City Hall's Courtyard both days. Join us for their colorful presentations!
Thursday, 8th May 2008 French Cultural Exchange May 6-11.
Location: French restaurant Patou, 312 Market Street
Time: Evening
Description: PROVENCALE CHEF:
Chef Mathieu Durand will prepare a special presentation and four-course "Menu Degustation"(small plates) dinner with Patrice Rames, Chef/Owner of the "Riviera-chic" French restaurant Patou, 312 Market Street. It will be a lively evening with costumed dancers, music and great food!
COST: $35 per person for reception and dinner, plus drinks, tax and gratuity. Reservations required - 215.928.2987.
Wednesday, 7th May 2008 French Cultural Exchange May 6-11
Location: Courtyard Marriott
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Description: 24 people from Aix-en-Provence, Philadelphia's French Sister City, will arrive as part of a very special cultural exchange. Aix-en-Provence is where Cezanne lived and painted and is a beautiful city with a rich history and culture.
Meet the entire group at IVC's lively First Wednesday reception on May 7th at the Courtyard Marriott from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Contact Alan Hatfield to rsvp - 215.683.0992.
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