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February Event

Sharing Romantic Music from our Countries

February 9, 2012
 6:00-8:00 pm
at the Yakima Area Arboretum (map)

Members are asked to bring CDs, you-tube, web sites, USB drive, etc. with their favorite romantic music from their country.

International Potluck

Members and guests bring savory dishes.
Board members will bring beverages and desserts

Cost

Members: $5 if RSVP with payment by February 6th; $7 at the door

Guests $10 if RSVP with payment by February 6th; $12 at the door


RSVP to Ivone Petzinger by February 6th, 2012
221 Lookout Point Drive, Selah WA, 98942
Phone: 698-5040 ivonedp12@yahoo.com

 

Upcoming Programs

Unless otherwise indicated, IWAY events will be held the second Thursday of every month, except July and August, at the Yakima Area Arboretum, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Thursday, March 8, 2012: 6-8 pm - St. Patrick’s Day- Presented by Mary Edmonson, Pauline Doherty & Shannon Hopkins-Fernandez - at Yakima Arboretum.

Sunday, June 10th, 2012: - Summer Picnic at Yakima Arboretum

 

 

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Previous IWAY Programs and Events

December 2011 Sharing Holiday Traditions
November 2011 Unity in Diversity in India - see photos
October 2011 Buying Local in the Yakima Valley - see photos
September 2011

Wine and Hors d'oeuvres in an Ambiance of International Music - see photos

August 2011

Special I-WAY Program - Japan Earthquake-Tsunami: The Experience of Two Women - learn more

June 2011 June Program - "Wear Your Best Hat Garden Party" see photos
April 2011 Venezuelan program
March 2011 "Are we emigrants or immigrants?" by IWAY member and Yakima Book author Inga Wiehl see photos
February 2011 A romantic evening with Lawrence Golan, the new Music Director and Conductor of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra
January 2011 "Dutch Treat"
December 2010 "Sharing Holiday Traditions"
November 2010 International Thanksgiving with Yakama Native Americans see photos
October 2010 Celebrating Independence from Spain - various countries see photos
September 2010 Welcome Back! September Program at Wildridge Winery - Naches Heights more info
June 2010 Fashion show at Pat DeAtley's view Picasa Slide Show
April 2010 Gardening with AnneMarie - Perennial Gardening more info
March 2010 "Velkommen til Danmark" more info
February 2010 Sweethearts Stories and Traditions

January 2010

Filipino Immigration to and Culture in the Yakima Valley more info
December 2009 Sharing All Holiday Traditions at Essencia
November 2009 European Harvest Dinner featuring dishes from Hungary
October 2009 Day of the Dead / El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day, Aurora Pena Torres spoke about the history and traditions of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.
September 2009

Speaker Susan Robinson talked about health care and medical insurance reform concerns and guests enjoyed a Mexican potluck.

June 2009 6th Annual Spring Fashion Show at Pat DeAtley's home featuring fashions from Gretchen more info
April 2009

British-style Afternoon Tea at Maureen Dhruva's home

March 2009 Presentation by two Afghan students at YVCC on life as a woman in Afghanistan. To contact Ken Zontek, email kzontek@yvcc.edu
February 2009 Dominican Republic by Aura Gamache
December 2008 German Christmas Traditions by Inez Hanrahan more info
November 2008 International Food and Wine Tasting
October 2008 Welcome to New Members and Website Presentation
September 2008 Mercy Y. Laurino - Genetic Counselor, Adult Medical Genetics
Pediatric Neurogenetics Clinic Coordinator University of Washington more info
May 2008 Garden Party / Fashion Show / Afternoon Gathering at Pat Deatley's more info
April 2008 "Costa Rica Perfecto" by Silvia Coto more info
March 2008 "Costume Safari by Sally Fitch" at the Capitol Theater
February 2008 "Celebrate February in the 70s" at the Capitol Theatre
December 2007 "Holiday Potluck Social" at the Capitol Theater
October 2007 "German Environment Oktoberfest" at the Capitol Theater
September 2007 "From Asia to America: A Radio Announcer's Tales of Transition" Gillian Coldsnow
June 2007 "Fanciful, Freestyle, Fun Hats Tea Party" at Kristi Russi's home
April 2007 "Here & There - Cultural Differences" at the Capitol Theater
March 2007 "Spend One Night in Brazil" by Maria Toop & Ivone Petzinger at the Capitol Theater
February 2007 "Valentine Friendship Open House" at Essencia
December 2006 "Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theaer
November 2006 "Reaching Latinos Through the Power of Literature" by Jane Schwab at Daniel DeSiga's
October 2006 "Germany Today" by Linda Olson at the Capitol Theater
September 2006 "Outdoor Gathering, Wine Tasting & Potluck" at Piety Flats Winery
June 2006 "Afternoon Gathering & Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's
May 2006 "Celebration of Mother's Day in Mexico" by Aurora Pena-Torres at the Capitol Theater
March 2006 "Cultural Trip to Southern Africa" by Helge Mercker at the Capitol Theater
February 2006 "Coming to America" at Capitol Theatre
December 2005 "Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
November 2005 "Access to Health Care" at the Capitol Theater
October 2005 "Saudi Arabia" by Debbie Douglas at the Capitol Theater
September 2005 "Outdoor Gathering, Wine Tasting & Potluck" at Piety Flats Winery
May 2005 "Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's home
April 2005 "Israel the Holy Land" by Adi Braeman at the Capitol Theater
March 2005 "Namaste to India" by Sonian Sharma at the Capitol Theater
February 2005 "Courtship & Wedding Traditions Around the World Luncheon" at the Capitol Theater
December 2004 "Holiday Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
November 2004 "Colombia, Gateway to South America" by Gladys Ovesen, Maria Teresa Sonen, Gloria Gomez & Patricia De La Cuadra at Capitol Theatre more info
October 2004 "Argentine Night" with Laura Trivisonno at the Capitol Theater
September 2004 "Wine Tasting & Potluck" with Kristi Russi at Piety Flats Winery
May 2004 "Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's home
April 2004 "Indonesian Women & their Textiles" by Danielle Surkatty at the Capitol Theater more info
March 2004 "Welcome to Lebanon" by Diana Aboulhosn at the Capitol Theater
February 2004 "Valentine's Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
December 2003 "Holiday Social Gathering" at the Capitol Theater
November 2003 "A Brief Review of Racism Theories & Practices in the Philippines Context" by Jane Schwab
October 2003 "Yakima's Sister City in Mexico" by Mary Skinner-lunch at the Capitol Theater
May 2003 "Mother/Daughter Tea and Fashion Show" at Pat DeAtley's home
April 2003 "What I Learned from the Women of Haiti" by Linda Markee at Tennis Club
January 2003 "Salad Luncheon - Life in Pakistan Today" at Allied Arts more info
December 2002 "International Potluck" at Arboretum
October 2002 "Buzz" at Country Club
September 2002 "Celebration of America" at Arboretum
May 2002 First Meeting at DeAtley's home


The IWAY Spring Fashion Show is a highlight