Haitian Folkloric Dance Workshop with Jean Appolon Expressions

This all levels class begins with a complete warm-up that blends modern technique with Afro-Haitian styles of dance. Dancers will learn movements and rhythms of Haiti including but not limited to Yanvalou, Ibo, Kongo, Nago, and Petwo. This accessible dance class incorporates movements that are intricate and technical – yet loose and expressive at the…

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Community-wide Coloring Contest

Join the Needham Community Council in partnership with Needham Public Schools Nutrition Services for our Welcome Week coloring contest! Open to all students in the community, on the back page of the September lunch menu learn how to be part of Welcoming Week!  Each student is invited to submit a drawing of things that they…

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Lion Dance Performance with Chris Young and Steel Dragon Lion Dance Troupe

Saturday, September 17th at 2 pm on the Southminster Manse Lawn across from the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Join Chris Young , owner of Gong Lung or Steel Dragon, a martial arts and lion dance studio in Ice House Studios in Lawrenceville, along with his Lions Dance troupe for an outdoor live Lion Dance performance…

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Welcoming Week Fort Wayne 2022

Welcoming Week Fort Wayne will take place September 10 – 16 with the support of community partners. Welcoming Week is a collaborative effort to show how our city is enriched with beautiful cultures through art, film, food, education, and more! Follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.

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Welcoming Week 2022 Proclamation Signing and Naturalization/Citizenship Ceremony

We will kick off Welcoming Week 2022 with a proclamation signing by the Salt Lake County Mayor and mayors of cities in Salt Lake County. That will be followed by a citizenship ceremony so that the mayors in attendance will have the opportunity to welcome our newest naturalized US citizens.

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Welcoming Festival Eugene 2022

The Welcoming Festival at the Eugene Family YMCA will be an opportunity for members of our community from all backgrounds to come together. Hosted at the Eugene Family YMCA on Patterson St., there will be local organizations tabling about the services and resources that they provide, cultural performances, food trucks, and more! There will be…

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The Journey Art Competition

International House presents The Journey: Art Competition and Exhibit. We invited immigrant artists to submit an art piece that represents their journey to the United States, allowing the community to see their story and take a step in their shoes. Art submissions are still being collected and displayed at the IH offices until the competition…

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People of the World: Meet-n-Greet

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, we invite the community to join us at Common Market for an international Meet-n-Greet event. We’ll be featuring different educational facts, food and drink recipes, music and art, etc. from the different cultural groups living here in Charlotte. The event is free, community-focused, and open to the public–all…

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Tapas and Testimonials

Join us as we gather on the lawn at the Randolph Mint Museum on Friday, September 16, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm for our in-person benefit. Enjoy internationally themed tapas, music, auction items, and more as we celebrate our community and the people we serve. We’ll share food, hear testimonials from our international clients…

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