Joyeux Bazaar - Holiday Market
2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
Join us on Saturday, December 6, for the Joyeux Bazaar. This joyful, global holiday market, organized by the Alliance Française of Seattle, celebrates artisans, nonprofits, and cultural connections. Stop by our table for special gifts, including delicious Romanian wines from Teinnovadora, importer of quality Romanian wines. Wine tasting will be available, but not required to purchase wine. Pre-order wines today! Pay and pick up at the Joyeux Bazaar. If you're looking for unique holiday gifts, this is the place to be!Learn more about the full program and vendors here. Previously known as the European Holiday Market, the Joyeux Bazaar is moving to a larger venue! SCHEDULEPERFORMERLOCATION11:15am - 12pm French-American School of Puget SoundChoirs Grades K, 1st, 2nd Main Stage12pm - 12:30pm Syrena Polish Dance Group Main Stage12:30pm - 1:15pmFrench-American School of Puget SoundChoirs Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th Main Stage1:15pm - 2:15pmJean Chaumont Trio Main Stage1:30pm - 2pmStorytime in French with Les Marmottes Polyglottes Upstairs2:15pm - 2:30pmFrench Immersion School of Washington Choir Main Stage2:30pm - 3pmNorth Seattle French School Choir Main Stage3pm - 3:30pmSanta Claus' visit and gifts Upstairs3pm - 4pmKwetu BandMain Stage4pm - 5pmLadies Musical Club of SeattleMain Stage NEW LOCATION Saturday, December 6, 202511am - 5pmat Washington Hall153 14th AveSeattle, WA 98122 FREE ADMISSION

ALTA Exam Preparation, Part 2
2026-01-12 - 2026-03-27 | Online
Overview
Unique in the US, the program “ALTA Exam Preparation”, launched in 2016 with great success. This program is addressed to students from WA State, and nationwide, to help them earn high school credits for their heritage language by taking the ALTA Exam, and possibly the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
After you take ALTA, you may also want to take an English proficiency test–STAMP, which can be taken online, or if you are a senior in high school and have already taken ACT or SAT–in order to qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy. ARCS can help you submit the results of these tests and thus to obtain the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
These diplomas will help with their admission process to highly-ranked universities in the US. Our method combines reading comprehension and grammar with interactive communicative methods. Groups of 4-7 students / 60 min, weekly. This class is Part 2 of 3.

Scheduling
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.
Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.

Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).
We offer need-based scholarships. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.

Romanian History II: Part 2
2026-01-12 10:00 - 2026-03-27 18:00 | Online
Overview
This class is designed for students who took the Romanian History I class and want to continue learning about Romanian history. Part II is dedicated to the twentieth century events: Great Union, WWI, WWII, communism, and post-communism. Continuing the exploration of modern and contemporary cultural identity, students will expand their vocabulary, as well as their reading, listening, and writing skills. Conceived as a two-quarter class, we will focus on Romanian monarchs Carol I, Ferdinand, Carol II, and Mihai. We will also examine the contribution of Romanian Queens – Elizabeth and Marie – to Romanian arts and civic life. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover their roots and how they grandparents and parents survived the challenges of history.
Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly sessions

Scheduling
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.

Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.

Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults)
2026-01-19 - 2026-04-03, 2026-04-13 - 2026-06-19 | Online
Overview
This class is designed for students with no prior knowledge about Romanian Language, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are interested to learn its language. It is an introductory Romanian Language course, where students will learn the simple present tense, greetings, numbers, dates, time, and other simple grammar. As a result, students will be able to participate in a 2-way conversation and will know the basics of writing and delivering speeches. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly.
Scheduling
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.
Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).

Scholarships
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.

Romanian Pioneers 2
2026-01-19 - 2026-04-03 | Online
Overview
This class aims to help students explore and embrace their Romanian identity and heritage. They will discover Romanian illustrous figures and find inspiration in their pioneer spirit, courage and tenacity. The students will interact with real Romanian role models while developing a global perspective of their place into the world as bilingual and bicultural citizens. Basic knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly sessions

Scheduling
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.

Payment

Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
Next Course
Romanian History, Part I

Beginning Romanian 2 (Adults)
2026-01-19 - 2026-04-03 | Online

Improve Your Writing, Reading and Speaking Skills: Part 2
2026-01-19 10:00 - 2026-04-04 18:00 | Online
Overview
In this course, students will read intriguing texts on the world’s inexplicable mysteries such as pyramids, ghost apparitions, huge marine monsters, heroes with superpowers, UFOs, and many others. Since each text is accompanied by a recording and a dossier of activities, students will have the opportunity to further practice writing and speaking in Romanian while trying to offer explanations to the mysteries they have read about. For this class, students will keep a vocabulary journal and will write their own short texts or blog entries. Whenever possible, we will meet specialists in world history and science to interview them and work on more formal conversation skills. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly.

Schedule
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.
The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.
Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.

Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).
New students must register for placement test.
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.

Romanian Spring Traditions
2026-03-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075
Join us for a special event highlighting some of the spring traditions in Romania. As the land awakens after winter, many Romanian customs and stories focus on the connection between people and nature - marking the return of warmth and the renewal of earth. We'll also feature Easter traditions, including colorful egg decorating, seasonal foods, and more. Come discover the spirit of Romanian springtime through stories and activities! Please fill out the registration form for each child so that we can best prepare. Register HERE. This event is free, but donations are always welcome here. Romanian Spring Traditions March 28, 11:30am-1pmSammamish Library825 228th Ave SESammamish, WA 98075

The Meteorite by Cristina Hermeziu
2026-03-29 09:00 | Online
Join us for the latest installment in our literary series exploring short stories from the anthology Lucruri mărunte. Copilăria în comunism (Small things. The childhood during communism).
We look forward to a virtual discussion with author Cristina Hermeziu about her short story "The Meteorite". A link to the text (in Romanian) will be provided after registering below for the event. Please
We invite children in the Romanian diaspora who are interested in learning more about what a typical childhood looked like in communist Romania. Proficiency in Romanian is not required, however the discussion is likely to be bilingual. We will accommodate questions in English as needed. All are welcome!
This 2023 FILIT editorial project was compiled by the National Museum of Romanian Literature in Iași and it brought together 22 Romanian authors to share a story about one of the objects on display at the Museum of the Childhood during Communism.
Please register below and join us for a thoughtful conversation about the recent past and the joy of reading.Participants will receive a zoom link after registration.

Cristina Hermeziu is a writer and journalist. She was born in Iași in 1971 and has lived in France since 2005. She has published the novel Nickel (Cartier, 2024); the poetry collections Parisul nu crede în lacrimi (Paris Doesn’t Believe in Tears, Junimea, 2016), which received the First Book Award at the Tudor Arghezi International Festival; Între timp îți vezi de viața ta (In the Meantime, You Go On with...
Cristina Hermeziu is a writer and journalist. She was born in Iași in 1971 and has lived in France since 2005. She has published the novel Nickel (Cartier, 2024); the poetry collections Parisul nu crede în lacrimi (Paris Doesn’t Believe in Tears, Junimea, 2016), which received the First Book Award at the Tudor Arghezi International Festival; Între timp îți vezi de viața ta (In the Meantime, You Go On with Your Life, Junimea, 2020); and Elegii postHumane (PostHuman Elegies, Junimea, 2024), a bilingual Romanian–Spanish edition. She is also the author of the nonfiction/publicistic volume Vedere din Turnul Eiffel (View from the Eiffel Tower, 2017). Her short fiction appears in the anthologies Cartea copilăriilor (The Book of Childhoods, Polirom, 2016), Lucruri mărunte (Small Things, Editura Muzeelor Literare Iași, 2023), and Garderoba (The Wardrobe, Paralela 45, 2024). She also coordinated the collective volume Viața pe Facebook. Dau like, deci exist (Life on Facebook: I Like, Therefore I Am, Polirom, 2020). In 2018, she created Zoom France Roumanie, an online cultural magazine that promotes Romanian literature translated into French. She is a founding member of the Cosmose cultural association in Paris and writes literary reviews for ActuaLitté and Revue des Deux Mondes. Since 2025, she has been editor-in-chief of the new series of the magazine Scriptor.
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CRISTINA HERMEZIU este scriitoare și jurnalistă. S-a născut la Iași, în 1971. Din 2005 s-a stabilit în Franța. A publicat: Nickel, roman (Cartier, 2024), volumele de versuri Parisul nu crede în lacrimi (Junimea, 2016, Premiul Opera Prima, Festivalul internațional Tudor Arghezi), Între timp îți vezi de viața ta (Junimea, 2020), Elegii postHumane (Junimea, 2024, ediție bilingvă româno-spaniolă) și volumul de publicistică Vedere din Turnul Eiffel (2017). Este prezentă cu proză...
CRISTINA HERMEZIU este scriitoare și jurnalistă. S-a născut la Iași, în 1971. Din 2005 s-a stabilit în Franța. A publicat: Nickel, roman (Cartier, 2024), volumele de versuri Parisul nu crede în lacrimi (Junimea, 2016, Premiul Opera Prima, Festivalul internațional Tudor Arghezi), Între timp îți vezi de viața ta (Junimea, 2020), Elegii postHumane (Junimea, 2024, ediție bilingvă româno-spaniolă) și volumul de publicistică Vedere din Turnul Eiffel (2017). Este prezentă cu proză scurtă în antologiile Cartea copilăriilor (Polirom, 2016), Lucruri mărunte (Editura Muzeelor Literare Iași, 2023) și Garderoba (Paralela 45, 2024). A coordonat volumul colectiv Viața pe Facebook. Dau like, deci exist (Polirom, 2020). În 2018 a creat Zoom France Roumanie, revistă culturală online, unde promovează literatura română tradusă în franceză. Este membru fondator al asociației culturale Cosmose din Paris. Scrie cronici literare în ActuaLitté și Revue des Deux Mondes. Din 2025, este redactor-șef al revistei Scriptor, serie nouă.
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Explore Cristina Hermeziu's work: Nickel, Life on Facebook, and Scriptor.

Beginning Romanian 3 (Adults)
2026-04-13 - 2026-06-19 | Online

Romanian Pioneers: Part 3
2026-04-13 - 2026-06-19 | Online

Beginning Romanian 3
2026-04-13 - 2026-06-19 | Online
Overview
This class is tailored for students of Romanian origin nationwide who do not understand, nor speak the language, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are curious to find out more about their heritage. They will learn basic conversational skills in Romanian and will develop their pronunciation, vocabulary, writing and reading knowledge.They will gain confidence and will be able to connect with their Romanian family in meaningful ways. No knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly.
Scheduling
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.
Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).

Scholarships
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.

Beginning Romanian 1
2026-04-13 - 2026-06-19 | Online

Improve Your Writing, Reading and Speaking Skills: Part 3
2026-04-13 10:00 - 2026-06-19 18:00 | Online
Overview
In this course, students will read intriguing texts on the world’s inexplicable mysteries such as pyramids, ghost apparitions, huge marine monsters, heroes with superpowers, UFOs, and many others. Since each text is accompanied by a recording and a dossier of activities, students will have the opportunity to further practice writing and speaking in Romanian while trying to offer explanations to the mysteries they have read about. For this class, students will keep a vocabulary journal and will write their own short texts or blog entries. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min, weekly.

Schedule
Time: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.
The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.
Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.

Payment
Tuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).
New students must register for placement test.
We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.

Night of Ideas 2026
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Town Hall Seattle and Gage Academy of Art
ARCS is a proud partner of this year's Night of Ideas, organized by the Alliance Française of Seattle and Villa Albertine.
Night of Ideas is an annual event dedicated to exploring pressing topics through culture and dialogue. This year’s global edition marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, inviting us to revisit the Enlightenment ideals that shaped both French and American democracy.
Across keynotes, panels, community conversations, and hands-on workshops, the event will examine the legacy of “progress” amid today’s challenges—from democratic backsliding and the climate crisis to algorithmic systems and cultural erosion. It will also explore how art, philosophy, literature, music, and community work can inspire new forms of optimism and agency.
Saturday, April 18: Town Hall Seattle – Keynotes + panelsSunday, April 19: Gage Academy of Art – Hands-on workshops, round table, and collaborative paint-by-numbers mural
Details and RSVP: https://www.afseattle.org/nightofideas

International Children's Friendship Festival 2026
2026-04-18 11:00 - 18:00 | Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
ARCS is excited to participate again at this year’s International Children’s Friendship Festival! We will share a table with members from the local Moldovan community to promote Romania and Moldova, so please come stop by! International Children’s Friendship Festival is an event that is run by children and features performances by children. Various nationalities are represented through music, folk dancing and art. The children celebrate their international friendship through experiencing the rich tapestry of the world’s cultures. The event is free and open to the public. We are looking for children and teenagers of Romanian or Moldovan descent who are passionate to share their heritage!We have several volunteering options: from helping us plan to creating website content/brochures to leading activities and engaging with visitors. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form. We will confirm actual volunteer slots closer to the festival. For inquiries email us at youth@arcsproject.org. If you cannot volunteer this time, just swing by to see us at the festival! April 18, 11-6pmFisher Pavilion, Seattle Center305 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109 *We will only be participating on Saturday, April 18, but the festival will take place April 18 and 19. The event is a well-established Pacific Northwest festival and volunteer-run with a loyal crowd and an increasing number of new children every year. It is annually recognized by proclamations of several elected officials in Washington State. Learn more about the festival from the organizers here.

I Must Betray You
2026-04-30 18:00 | Private: Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103
We starting back our book club!Join us and together we'll discover a diverse selection of books and connect over themes that inspire reflection. Our first pick is the award-winning book "I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys. Please RSVP below. About the book: Romania, 1989. Communist regimes are crumbling across Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer, but Romanians aren’t free to dream; they are bound by rules and force. Amidst the tyrannical dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu in a country governed by isolation and fear, Cristian is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer. He’s left with only two choices: either betray everyone and everything he loves, or use his position to creatively undermine the most notoriously evil dictator in Eastern Europe. Cristian risks everything to unmask the truth behind the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. He eagerly joins the revolution to fight for change when the time arrives. But what is the cost of freedom? "I Must Betray You" is available for purchase at most large book stores. April 30 at 6pmGood Shepherd Center4649 Sunnyside Ave NRoom 221Seattle, WA 98103

ARCS Evenings
2026-05-07 19:00 | Pizzeria La Rocca, 8404 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103
In between events like our book club, film festival, at other programs, we’re introducing ARCS Evenings, a space where we can keep the dialogue going, whether you’re a longtime supporter or you’re joining us for the first time. We invite you at Pizzeria LaRocca, a Romanian-owned and award-winning restaurant. Join us throughout the year for a glass of Romanian wine and a chance to meet other community members in a relaxing setting. Mark your calendars and please RSVP below! 📌May 7 at 7pm Pizzeria La Rocca8404 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98103 📌August 6 at 7pm 📌October 29 at 7pm
