Who would have thought that after two weeks of rain and cold, the AIA family picnic would take place under warm sunny skies?  We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day!  More than 10 families met at the Orangerie for a picnic accompanied by fun, games and even rides on the electric cars!  Keep an eye out for more of these picnics in upcoming newsletters!

Americans in Alsace just launched a 6 week soccer program for some of our youngest members.  Our first meeting was a huge success with 20 children from ages 3 to 6 participating in a morning of soccer fun!  A huge thanks to Laura D. who spearheaded this effort and Charles and Casey, two AIA members, who are running the program.  The kids (and parents!) seemed to have a great time!

We couldn’t have asked for a better day for an incredible hike in Ribeauvillé!  More than 20 AIA members embarked on two separate hikes enjoying gorgeous views the whole way.  A special thanks goes out to AIA members Mark and Bob who welcomed the hikers back at their place for a well deserved snack afterwards.

During the Nuit des musées event, a group of AIA members visited the Musée Lalique in Wingen-sur-Moder, near La Petite Pierre. The museum showcases the full range of artist René Lalique’s work but puts a special emphasis on glass and of course, crystal.

The rain and cold didn’t stop our visit to the Ganzau Farm in Neuhof.  We were kindly invited by the English Speaking Community (ESC) and the visit did not disappoint!  The kids got to pet all sorts of farm animals (horses, pigs, cows, rabbits, sheep – just to name a few) and learn lots of interesting facts about them.  It was a fantastic tour and we thank the farm for opening their doors to us!

In preparation for the much anticipated fall production, English speaking teenagers gathered for a fun afternoon workshop. 

AIA members enjoyed a morning coffee with Consul General Reade and his wife. Mrs Reade recommended the book “Third Culture Kids – Growing Up Among Worlds” by David Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken to all expat families.

Consul General Evan Reade greets the Easter Bunny.

We had a great turnout at our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the home of the U.S. Consul General.  Despite the rain, all the children had a great time hunting for eggs and meeting the Easter Bunny!

Americans In Alsace is offering a Free Fun Anglophone Theater Workshops for Youths (ages 12 – 18).  Do you sing, act, or dance? The workshop is open to all Anglophone teenagers interested in Theater/Music/Dance. The dates for the Workshops are: Saturday April 6th (1:00 to 6:00 pm) Sunday May 12th (1:00 to 6:00 pm).

Workshop on April 6th will include improvisations, readings, singing, dance and movement.  The workshop team will help you choose a monologue or song for the May 12th workshop.  Workshop on May 12th will involve you performing your selected monologue or song.  This workshop will prepare you for the auditions in June for the American Theater Production.  The American Theater Production is scheduled for November 22, 23, and 24, 2013. Auditions for the Production will be held in June.

For more information and to register please send an email to: Luther Weathers III at President@americansinalsace.com  Participants must be available for rehearsals during the 6 weeks leading up to the performances in November.

On March 16 & 17 various events surrounding the Battle of Weitbruch will be held.  This event is open to the public.  Click on the link for more information: Poster Weitbruch