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March is International Month of the Francophonie
International Month of the Francophonie – 2018
Each year, the Month of the Francophonie is celebrated in March. A series of cultural and educational events, organized with partner institutions which aim to promote francophone cultures, will be held throughout the month in New Hampshire! There will be plenty of events suitable for all ages and audiences! Remember: Live free et Parlez français!
Here are the highlights of this great celebration:
Visit the Franco-American Centre website for more info and updates.
Events FREE and Open to the Public unless noted. Donations accepted.
The Nashua Public Library is located at 2 Court St, Nashua, NH
Throughout March
Francophonie exhibition at the Nashua Public Library from Castle in the Clouds from March 3rd to 30th.
Concours Vidéo – Euclide Gilbert French Language Foundation. Click on FACNH.com for more information. Submissions accepted from March 1st to March 31st 11:59 pm.
Monday, March 5th
Raising Francophonie Flag at Nashua City Hall at 11:30 am
Reception at the Nashua City Hall Auditorium, from 12 to 2 pm.
With participation of Jim Donchess Mayor of Nashua and from Boston the Quebec Délégation, The French Consulate, The Consul from Haiti Garry Merveille and Vice Consul Lourdy Bidonne, and from New Hampshire, Adèle Boufford Baker, Honorary Consul of France/Consul Honoraire de France, OneGreaterNashua, Nashua Cultural Connection Committee, FAC, Club Richelieu, Coterie, Nashua Public Library, Dominique Boutaud… and public
Tuesday, March 6th
FAC Prêt-à-Parler, French Discussion Group. Saint Anselm College, Joseph Hall, room 001, 5:30 to 7 pm. All levels of French are welcome!
Wednesday, March 7th
- Celebration of Economic, Cultural and Historical Connections between NH and the Francophone World. NH State Capitol: Senate Chamber 9:30 am then Executive Council Chamber 10 am.
This event is Free and Open to the public, but please pre-register :
- FAC Prêt-à-Parler, French Discussion Group. Nashua Public Library 4 to 6 pm. All levels of French are welcome!
Sunday, March 11th
Un Rêve Américain (An American Dream) – Film by Franco-Ontarian musician Damien Robitaille introduces us to the extraordinary history of the people in the United States of French Canadian Heritage. Nashua Public Library 2 to 4 pm.
Click the title to see a trailer of the film : Un Rêve Américain
Tuesday, March 13th
La Coterie French conversation group. Nashua Public Library, 9 to 11 am. All levels of French are welcome!
“French Mass” Abbey Church, Saint Anselm College 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 19th
Francophonie Movie – Le Choix the Théo. Nashua Public Library, 6:30 to 9 pm.
Click the title to see a trailer of the film : Le Choix de Théo.
Tuesday, March 20th
Guest Speaker Katharine Harrington, PhD on Francophone Populations in New England – Past and Present. St Anselm College starting at 4pm. Room TBD. Presented in English
Wednesday, March 21st
Les Années Folles: French Music in the 20s and 30s. St Anselm College starting at 12:30pm. Room TBD.
Friday, March 23rd
The film “Cassures” by Cassandra Thrasybule, a documentary about Haitian families and shown at the United Nations will be presented immediately followed by a presentation and Q&A by the filmmaker. Nashua Public Library 2 to 5 pm.
Click the title to watch the trailer: Cassures: Nos familles entre Haiti et ailleurs
Tuesday, March 27th
La Coterie French conversation group. Nashua Public Library, 9 to 11 am. All levels of French are welcome!
Tour of American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library. ACGS is located at 4 South Elm Street, 2nd Floor, Manchester. Tour is from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 29th
Presentation from immigrant various francophone countries – Algeria, Congo, France, Haiti, Morocco, Quebec, Rwanda, Tongo, Tunisia, Vietnam, …) speaking about their cultures. Nashua Public Library from 2 to 9 pm).
- Josée Vachon: Singer (Quebec)
- Roger LHeureux: Music
- Franco American Center (FAC) videos in French done by University Students
- Marcel from Congo and his friends will sing childhood songs in French and Swahili
- Women from Congo will demonstrate how to carry a basket on the head and a baby in the back
- Roger Lacerte; presentation of history of the migration from people from Quebec to USA
- Susan Mead, french teacher, her students will explain why they want to study the French language at school
- Pascal DAmboise originaly from Quebec will tell french jokes.
- Glenn Davison Francophile American will do a demonstration of his handmade kites
- A Brazilian teenager Francophile will explain how to kick a “ballon de soccer” and will talk about soccer.
- Henri Vaillancourt (originally from Quebec) will exhibit his handmade canoes
- Some flags from different Francophones countries will decorate the Library
- Some foods will be offered during the show by the Nashua Club Richelieu.
Manchester – Free Citizenship Center Sessions Start in March
The Manchester Citizenship Center is a FREE program where immigrants who are ready to begin the citizenship process can get legal help from Catholic Charities NH’s qualified legal advocates and attorneys. The free clinics are also offered to those who want more information on naturalization.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE by calling Catholic Charities NH at 603-624-4717 ext. 0277.
Participants will be offered English reading and writing screenings at the start of their appointment.
Location: International Institute of New England, 470 Pine St., Manchester, NH
Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Saturday, September 15, 2018
*Dates may be subject to change due to weather.
Concord Civics Academy 2018 to Begin Soon
CONCORD CIVICS ACADEMY
SIX PART SERIES
MARCH 6,13, 20, 27, APRIL 3 AND 10
Light supper at 6 pm
Program runs to 9 pm
Location: City Council Chambers,
37 Green Street, Concord
Learn about your local government and community resources, and how you can get involved.
All are welcome! 18 Years of Age or Older (or accompanied by a parent)
Free to all. Pre-registration/application is required.
Deadline to register is February 27th.
SIGN UP TODAY!
For more information and to register:
Ayi D’Almeida
adalmeida@afsc.org
(603)460-4486
Sponsors: City of Concord, American Friends Service Committee, Welcoming Concord Initiative, and Change for Concord
Prize for those who complete all six sessions!
Link to facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/168431033689554/
Free Tax Help is Available in NH!
Topic: Free Tax Help (VITA/TCE/AARP/IRS Free File)
Who it affects: Individual Taxpayers
Key point – Free Tax Help is Available. To learn more visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites provide assistance to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
- The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.
- Before going to a VITA or TCE site constituents should see Publication 3676-B for services provided and check out the What to Bring page to ensure they have all the required documents and information our volunteers will need to help them.
- AARP also offers tax assistance.
- A list of sites across New Hampshire is available here. Note that the list is in alpha order by county so you can easily find sites in your congressional district. The list is a snapshot in time – volunteer sites open and close throughout the filing season.
- A VITA/TCE locator tool by zip code constituents can use is available here
- An AARP Tax-Aide locator tool by zip code is available here
IRS Free File allows those with income below $66,000 to prepare and file their own federal individual income tax return for free using commercial tax preparation and filing software.