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SUMMARY:Romanian Film Festival Seattle - 11th Edition
DESCRIPTION:10 Romanian and Moldovan feature films will be screened in Seattle on November 1-3\, during the 11th edition of the Romanian Film Festival Seattle. \nBuy a festival pass or tickets here. \nThe Cultural Association Control N (based in Romanian) is joining ARCS this year as co-organizer of the 11th edition of Romanian Film Festival Seattle\, working as a bridge between Romanian filmmakers and the American public. \nSee the full press release about the festival and our new collaboration here. \nLaunched in 2014 in order to promote Romanian film to diverse American audience\, including the Romanian diaspora in Washington State\, the festival has grown over the past 10 years\, becoming one of the most important events of its kind on the west coast\, a platform for facilitating access to the most recent internationally awarded Romanian films and for Romanian filmmakers\, directors\, actors and producers\, attending the festival. \nThe Romanian Film Festival in Seattle will take place November 1-3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown\, an important cultural setting and promoter of European film. \nFor the past three years\, alongside the screenings organized in Seattle\, the festival has also had editions during the same period in Detroit\, MI and Phoenix\, AZ with a number of films selected\, and organized by two other sister organizations\, ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. The three festivals share the same brand and visual identity\, created by Daniel Ursache\, a Romanian artist settled in Montreal\, Canada. This year's festival theme is Rhythms of Life. \nThe festival is organized with the support of 4Culture and the National Center for Cinematography in Moldova. \nWe are excited to welcome special guests\, Dorian Boguță\, main actor and producer of Another Lottery Ticket\,  Ruxandra Ghițescu\, screenwriter of Clara\, and Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr.\, producer of Carbon! \nIn the meantime\, please support our fundraising efforts.  The longevity of this festival is a testament that its success relies on your support. Your donations will help us pay for rental fees\, event insurance\, publicity\, distribution rights\, as well as for lodging and travel expenses for our guests.  \nWe welcome sponsors! Check out our sponsor package here. This project did not benefit from the support of the Romanian state. \nDo you want to help out during the festival? Check out the volunteer slots and sign up today! \nFestival Official Partners and Co-organizers:            \nFestival Institutional Partners:     \nSupporting Sponsors:                 \nFestival Ambassadors: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFundraising Campaign\nThank you for your generosity! Our goal is to raise $20\,000 to cover costs associated with programming\, publicity\, technical support and film distribution rights. We will keep the fundraising campaign open on our website and Facebook. \nRaised$19\,625Goal$20\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        How much would you like to donate?(Required)\n			\n					\n					$25 Many ThanksWe will integrate a special thank you credit on our website.\n			\n			\n					\n					$50 Festival FriendSpecial thank you credit on our website!\n			\n			\n					\n					$100 Festival SupporterSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to two films showing at the festival.\n			\n			\n					\n					$250 Festival BenefactorSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to four films showing at the festival.\n			\n			\n					\n					$500 Festival AmbassadorSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to eight films showing at the festival\, thank you credit after the each film screening and special thank you credit on our website (with your company logo\, if applicable). \n			\n			\n					\n					$1\,000 Supporting SponsorWe are offering up to three full festival passes\, credit before the screenings\, special thank you credit on our website with your logo and link to your website. \n			\n			\n					\n					$5\,000 Festival Official Partner and Co-OrganizerWe are offering up to five full festival passes\, credit before the screenings\, special thank you credit as a festival official partner and co-organizer on our website with your logo and link to your website.\n			Total\n							\n						Payment MethodPayPal Checkout\n                                    American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n                                    Card Number\n                                    \n                                 \n                                            \n                                                Expiration Date\n                                                \n                                            \n                                                Security Code\n                                                \n                                                 \n                                             \n                                        \n                                            Cardholder Name\n                                            \n                                         \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n		                \n		                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChecks are welcome. Please address them to: \nAmerican Romanian Cultural Society1931 E Lynn StSeattle\, WA 98112 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFilms\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nAnother Lottery Ticketby Paul Negoescu\n7:00pm\, Nov. 1 Q&A with lead actor Dorian Boguță \n2023\, Comedy\, 86 min(Romania) \n    \n        Dinel\, Sile and Pompiliu want to get rich by mining crypto but they soon manage to lose the USB stick with their digital fortune. \n        Dinel\, Sile and Pompiliu want to get rich by mining crypto but they soon manage to lose the USB stick with their digital fortune. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nRefugeby Liviu Marghidan\n11:05am\, Nov. 2 \n2023\, Drama\, 83 min (Romania) \n    \n        A family of four\, having been affected by a divorce\, undertake their annual trip to the mountains\, meant to get the children and their parents closer\, as they live in... \n        A family of four\, having been affected by a divorce\, undertake their annual trip to the mountains\, meant to get the children and their parents closer\, as they live in different countries\, France and Romania. Their holiday is turned upside down when the children vanish\, running away on the pathway to a mountain hut\, thus creating a tense atmosphere filled with frantic searches\, confrontations between the adults and a climatic ending. \n        Read More\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nNoraby Carla-Maria Teaha\n12:50pm\, Nov. 2 \n2023\, Documentary\, 85 min(Romania) \n    \n        Poet\, novelist and translator\, 91-year-old Nora Iuga is a unique character on the Romanian contemporary literature scene. This is largely due to the author’s particular mix of playfulness and charisma\, which is reflected in her writing at... \n        Poet\, novelist and translator\, 91-year-old Nora Iuga is a unique character on the Romanian contemporary literature scene. This is largely due to the author’s particular mix of playfulness and charisma\, which is reflected in her writing at every level. With her books being banned for eight years under the communist regime\, accused of a “morbid eroticism”\, the documentary follows Nora Iuga for the duration of 3 years and tries to gently discover where her eroticism comes from and how it still influences her work. In a very intimate exploration of her mind and soul\, we are invited to discover the secret of always staying young and to relentlessly searching for love\, towards which Nora has a very special approach. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nHoly Week (US Premiere)by Andrei Cohn\n2:40pm\, Nov. 2 \n2024\, Drama\, 133 min(Romania) \n    \n        The Holy Week\, around 1900\, somewhere in Romania. The tense relationship between the Jewish innkeeper Leiba and Gheorghe\, his Christian employee\,reaches the point where the innkeeper decides to expel the... \n        The Holy Week\, around 1900\, somewhere in Romania. The tense relationship between the Jewish innkeeper Leiba and Gheorghe\, his Christian employee\,reaches the point where the innkeeper decides to expel the latter. Revengeful\, Gheorghe promises Leiba that he will return on Easter Night to “settle” his accounts. This threat comes as a last straw against Leiba’s attempts to cohabit with his hostile\, anti-Semitic environment. From then on\, Leiba will struggle distinguishing between the real danger and the one fabricated by his anxieties\, engaging onto a path of transformation leading toextreme consequences. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nFreedomby Tudor Giurgiu\n5:20pm\, Nov. 2 \n2023\, Drama\, 109 min (Romania\, Hungary) \n    \n        In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime\, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault on a Police unit... \n        In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime\, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault on a Police unit that quickly escalates into a bloody confrontation between soldiers\, policemen\, civilian protesters and representatives of the secret police. In a desperate attempt to escape the siege\, Police captain Viorel is captured by the army and thrown into an empty swimming pool along withhundreds of prisoners accused of being terrorists. \n        Read More\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nClaraby Sabin Dorohoi\n7:35pm\, Nov. 2Q&A with screenwriter Ruxandra Ghițescu \n2023\, Drama\, 85 min (Romania) \n    \n        Clara is a divorced Romanian mother who babysits a little girl in a German town by the Danube River. Her son\, feeling abandoned\, runs away from home in an attempt... \n        Clara is a divorced Romanian mother who babysits a little girl in a German town by the Danube River. Her son\, feeling abandoned\, runs away from home in an attempt to reach his mother by traveling on a small boat upriver. \n        Read More\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nGone Wildby Dan Curean\n11:05am\, Nov. 3 \n2012\, Documentary\, 88 min(Romania) \n    \n        In the waterlogged lands of the Danube Delta\, in Romania\, some horses were abandoned\, when the collective farms collapsed at the same time as the Communist regime.  They survived and... \n        In the waterlogged lands of the Danube Delta\, in Romania\, some horses were abandoned\, when the collective farms collapsed at the same time as the Communist regime.  They survived and in time they went wild\, forming a unique colony of wild horses that is increasing. Meanwhile the local people\, who were similarly left to their own devices\, are struggling to survive. The film explores  this extraordinary paradox: an increasing herd of horses and a decreasing number of villagers - and the threat to both groups\, through the eyes of Ivan\, a young village boy\, who over the years has developed a unique and powerful bond with the horses. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nWhere Elephants Go (US Premiere)by Cătălin Rotaru and Gabi Șarga\n1:00pm\, Nov. 3 \n2024\, Drama\, 115 min(Romania) \n    \n        Nine-year-old Leni is witty and wise for her age and quite a match for the homeless intellectual Marcel\, who is a 23-year-old child. Leni's mother Magda refuses to accept the... \n        Nine-year-old Leni is witty and wise for her age and quite a match for the homeless intellectual Marcel\, who is a 23-year-old child. Leni's mother Magda refuses to accept the failure of Leni's medical treatment and rebuffs Marcel's friendship\, even as he and Leni demonstrate every step through life can be a joyous adventure. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nNasty (US Premiere)by Tudor Giurgiu\, Cristian Pascariu\, Tudor D. Popescu\n3:25pm\, Nov. 3 \n2024\, Documentary\, 104 min(Romania) \n    \n        This ultimate film about Ilie Nastase\, the legendary sportsman coming from an unknown country behind the Iron Curtain\, charts his impressive achievements\, his one-of-a-kind antics and uncontrolled bursts of anger.... \n        This ultimate film about Ilie Nastase\, the legendary sportsman coming from an unknown country behind the Iron Curtain\, charts his impressive achievements\, his one-of-a-kind antics and uncontrolled bursts of anger. Lovable\, charming and generous\, yet temperamental\, arrogant and obscene\, Mr. Nice’n’Nasty was tennis’ first global rockstar. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nCarbonby Ion Borș\n5:55pm\, Nov. 3Q&A with producer Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr. \n2022\, Dark comedy\, 103 min(Moldova\, Romania\, Spain) \n    \n        Moldova\, early 90s: Dima\, a tractor driver\, wants to be enrolled in the military troops to take part in the local war on the Transnistrian border. Vasea\, an Afghanistan war... \n        Moldova\, early 90s: Dima\, a tractor driver\, wants to be enrolled in the military troops to take part in the local war on the Transnistrian border. Vasea\, an Afghanistan war veteran\, joins him. While on their way to the front\, they find a carbonized body. Authorities ignore them without helping to identify the body. Dima and Vasea decide to bury the corpse according to the proper Christian rituals\, but shortly they will go\, together with the body\, on an absurd journey to discover his identity. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests\nDorian BoguțăActor Dorian Boguță\, best known for "The Death of Mr. Lăzărescu" (2005) and "Francesca" (2009) was born in Kishinev\, USSR (now Chișinău\, The Republic of Moldova) on April 24\, 1971. He graduated from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University in Georgia in 1992 and started his acting career at the National Theatre in Chișinău\, where he played numerous noticeable lead roles. In 1999 he moved to Bucharest and started acting in films\, gaining recognition with the TV series "Lombarzilor 8" (2006) and later with "Francesca" (2009. In 2009 he made his debut in directing\, with the short-film "10"\, marking the beginning of a series of highly successful short-films\, including "From now on" (2012)\, "Kazimir” (2014) and “Finale” (2015). He later on made his debut in feature film with the drama “Legacy” (2019). Following his passion for acting and directing\, he founded actoriedefilm.ro with fellow actors\, Dragoș Bucur and Alexandru Papadopol\, which encompasses both an acting school and a producing company. Their purpose is to introduce their students to an acting style that is realistic and comes naturally. In 2013\, they produced box office hits like “Love Building\,” “Another Love Building”\, “Two Lottery Tickets” (2016) and “Another Lottery Ticket”(2023)\, all of which Dorian both produced and acted in. \n\n \nRuxandra GhițescuRuxandra Ghițescu is a Romanian visual artist and filmmaker. She is a graduate student of the Media Art School\, in Karlsruhe\, Germany. Ruxandra is currently working as a director on films\, commercials and as a scriptwriter. She was selected to participate in Berlinale Talents in 2015\, as well as in Sarajevo Talents and Transylvania Talents in 2014. Her debut feature Otto the Barbarian\, a Romanian-Belgian coproduction\, was part of L’Atelier de Cinefondation 2017\, Berlinale Script Station 2016\, CineLink Sarajevo 2016 - winner of the Macedonian Film Institute Prize\, CineLink Work in Progress 2019 and premiered in 2020 at Sarajevo IFF.\n\n  \nSergiu Cumatrenco Jr.Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr. is one of the leading producers from Moldova. He is CEO and a co-founder of the YOUBESC Creative Institute\, Executive Director of the Art Consumers Association and the founder of the RAVAC International Film Festival. A member of the Moldavian Filmmakers Association and a member of the European Film Academy\, he has produced and co-produced 15 film projects\, among them six international co-productions. Among the most recent films created in co-production with partners from Moldova\, Romania\, Spain\, the USA\, Germany\, France and Austria the following stand out: BILLION\, CARBON\, ANOTHER LOTTERY TICKETS\, VARVARA\, THUNDERS\, MMXX\, TRANSIT TIMES. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters\nPrivate donors\n\nSupporting sponsor · $1\,000 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mihai and Gabriela Aluaș\n\n\n	Cosmin and Elena Catrinescu\n\n\n	Otilia & Tudor Baraboi\n\n\n\nFestival ambassador · $500 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mary Sherhart\n\n\n	Tracy Sharpe and Roxana Arama\n\n\n	Adrian Potra\n\n\n	Dana Cozmei\n\n\n	Luana and Marian Stanescu\n\n\n	Nick Voicu\n\n\n	Raluca and Gabriel Hera\n\n\n	Alexandrina Maicaneanu and Radu Simionescu\n\n\n	Irina & Cristi Salvan\n\n\n\nFestival benefactor · $250 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Ileana Marin\n\n\n	Ramona and Marian Pungan\n\n\n	Anonymous\n\n\n	Roxana Teodorescu\n\n\n	Andrei Marinescu\n\n\n	In loving memory of Eugenia Lup and Rodica Gutan\n\n\n	Oana and Doru Nica\n\n\n	Vasi Rusu\n\n\n	Thomas Richardson\n\n\n	Marius Popa\n\n\n	Claudiu Raileanu\n\n\n	Maya Bacioiu teen fundraiser\n\n\n	Alexandru Popa\n\n\n	Miruna Ticrea\n\n\n	Tudor and Adina Trufinescu\n\n\n	Isabella Fu and Radu Palanca\n\n\n\nFestival supporter · $100 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Helene Kaplan\n\n\n	Irina Mork\n\n\n	Anca and Catalin Zaharia\n\n\n\n	Smaranda Lieuallen\n\n\n	Irina VanPatten\n\n\n	Margareta Christian\n\n\n	Michele Anciaux Aoki\n\n\n	Cristian and Ana Maria Ilac\n\n\n	Alexandrina and Adrian Muntianu\n\n\n	Veronica Guea\n\n\n	Carmen Rautu\n\n\n	Adriana Popescu\n\n\n	Adrian Fanaru\n\n\n	Monica Poinescu\n\n\n	Elizabeta Iliescu\n\n\n	Carl Winter\n\n\n	Raluca Herman\n\n\n	Edward Blau\n\n\n	Ionut Tulai\n\n\n	Cristina Houston\n\n\n	Mihai and Monica Ene-Pietrosanu\n\n\n	Nicoleta and Andrei Zlati\n\n\n	Camelia and Ciprian Clinciu\n\n\n\nFestival friend · $50 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Linda Morris\n\n\n	Daniela Stafie\n\n\n	Marina Lyons\n\n\n	In honor of Ana Bacioiu\n\n\n	Adriana Guiman\n\n\n	Casey Choi\n\n\n	Elena Apreutesei\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks · $25 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Silviana Ciurea Ilcus
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-film-festival-seattle-11th-edition/
LOCATION:SIFF Cinema Uptown\, 511 Queen Anne Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes - Fall 2024
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:European Holiday Market 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us December 14\, 9:30am-2:30pm\, at the European Holiday Market for festive food\, merchandise\, stories\, and music. Stop by our table for special gifts including books and films\, as well as merchandise for the Romanian Film Festival Seattle! \nTeinnovadora\, importer of quality Romanian wines\, will also be present\, so you don't want to miss this! \nPre-order wines today! Pay and pick up at the European Holiday Market. \nIf you're looking for unique holiday gifts\, this is the place to be! \nWe look forward to representing Romania alongside  other European communities.Learn more here. \nSaturday\, December 14 | 9:30am-2:30pmChapel of the Good Shepherd Center4649 Sunnyside Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98103
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/european-holiday-market-2024/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nThe times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nNew students must register for placement test.\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian History I: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:OverviewRomanian History: Part I\, (3 quarters): This class is designed for students who want to learn about Romanian history\, including major personalities who steered the destiny of Romanians and their neighbors. Continuing the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through history\, students will enlarge their vocabulary and expand their reading\, listening\, and writing skills. Conceived as a three-quarter class\, we will go over crucial events starting with the Roman-Dacian wars\, the formation of the Romanian provinces\, and pursuing iconic leaders from Mircea the Elder\, Vlad the Impaler\, and Stephan to Alexandru Ioan Cuza and Carol I. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover who their ancestors were and how they earned their place in European history. Novice to Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions This is the first of three quarters for Romanian History Part: I.      SchedulingTime: 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.       PaymentTuition 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.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-i-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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SUMMARY:Be ready for the Global Seal of Biliteracy\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Unique in the US\, the program “Be ready for the Global Seal of Biliteracy” helps students nationwide to earn high school credits for their heritage language (Romanian) by taking the ALTA Exam and to pass the STAMP test for English\, necessary for receiving the Certificate of Global Seal of Biliteracy. Juniors and Seniors in High School who scored highly in an English AP class or have passed the English part of ACT or SAT do not need to take the STAMP test. Nonetheless\, they need to provide the results so that an ARCS representative submits them alongside their ALTA test results to the Global Seal in order to request their certificates that will increase their chances of getting into highly-ranked universities in the US. Students can add their Global Seal to their Common App when they apply to universities. In order to receive this national honor\, we will work on improving Romanian writing and conversation skills by combining reading comprehension and grammar with interactive communicative methods. Groups of 4-5 students / 90 min\, weekly. This class is offered to students whose level of Romanian is intermediate high. \nThis is Part 1 of 2 quarters. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe $700 fee for both classes includes:\n– $132 representing the fee for the ALTA exam\n– $40 representing the fee for the STAMP test\n– $75 representing the Global Seal of Biliteracy processing fees\n– 30 hours of preparation for acquiring the Global Seal of Biliteracy\n– 15 hours of feedback on the written exercises \n\nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (90 minutes each). \nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/be-ready-for-the-global-seal-of-biliteracy-part-1-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250317T165908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T175431Z
UID:10000192-1737331200-1743811199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian History I: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRomanian History: Part I\, (3 quarters): This class is designed for students who want to learn about Romanian history\, including major personalities who steered the destiny of Romanians and their neighbors. Continuing the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through history\, students will enlarge their vocabulary and expand their reading\, listening\, and writing skills. Conceived as a three-quarter class\, we will go over crucial events starting with the Roman-Dacian wars\, the formation of the Romanian provinces\, and pursuing iconic leaders from Mircea the Elder\, Vlad the Impaler\, and Stephan to Alexandru Ioan Cuza and Carol I. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover who their ancestors were and how they earned their place in European history.\n\nNovice to Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions\n\nThis is the third of three quarters for Romanian History Part: I.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nThe times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nNew students must register for placement test.\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-i-part-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250317T172023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T145053Z
UID:10000201-1737331200-1743811199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nThe times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-part-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20241214T055050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T074321Z
UID:10000182-1737331200-1743811199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1winter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20241214T055921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T184813Z
UID:10000183-1737331200-1743811199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes 2
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 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. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250124T201618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T201734Z
UID:10000195-1737331200-1743811199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1r/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250115T001446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T222608Z
UID:10000193-1740355200-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250115T002620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T222948Z
UID:10000194-1740355200-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 2 (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nThis class is a continuation of Beginning Romanian 1 for adults\, where students will enhance their writing and conversation skills. Students learn to use future and perfect tenses\, comparatives\, superlatives and some idiomatic expressions. They will improve their listening and reading comprehension\, as well as their knowledge about Romanian culture and its heritage.\n\n\n\n\nThis course is suitable for anyone wanting to improve their Romanian language skills. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. Next course – Intermediate Romanian.\n\n\n\nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-2-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250203T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T190004Z
UID:10000196-1740355200-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Romanian (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nDuring this class students develop their speaking skills\, increase their vocabulary\, and practice their writing. They will also improve their oral language skills through conversation\, everyday situations\, and how to give presentations\, role play\, and participate in debates. They will learn techniques for writing\, speaking\, and comprehension. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/intermediate-romanian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250205T222214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T213319Z
UID:10000198-1740924000-1740931200@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Spring Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spring celebration of “Mărțișor” and March 8! \nThe name “Mărțișor” is a diminutive of March (Martie in Romanian). Romanians\, and other peoples from the Balkans\, like to give to their loved ones\, neighbors and coworkers\, a special gift\, a tiny good luck token called “mărțișor”. \nIt is believed that the person who wears the red and white string would enjoy a prosperous and healthy year. Read more HERE  \nThe wearing of “mărțișoare” also coincides with March 8\, International Women’s Day or the traditional Mother’s Day in Romania. \nWe invite children of Romanian heritage for a free creative workshop where they can learn about spring traditions and how to make their own “mărțișoare” and honor their moms in their own special way. \nPlease fill out the registration form for each child. Register HERE \nWe are waiting for you: \nMarch 2\, 2-4pm\nBellevue Library\n1111 110th Ave NE\nBellevue\, WA 98004
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-spring-traditions/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250203T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T004515Z
UID:10000197-1743850800-1743962400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:International Children's Friendship Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nInternational 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. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nWe are looking for children and teenagers of Romanian or Moldovan descent who are passionate to share their heritage! \nWe have several volunteering options: from helping us plan to creating website content/brochures to leading activities and greeting visitors. We welcome all ages\, but would love to see more kids. Let us know ASAP if you have any interest in volunteering by filling this form or contacting: youth@arcsproject.org.  If you cannot volunteer this time\, just swing by to see us! \nApril 5-6\, 11-6pm\nFisher Pavilion\, Seattle Center\n305 Harrison St\nSeattle\, WA 98109 \nThe event is well-established and recognized in the Northwest as a volunteer-run festival with a loyal crowd and an increasing number of new children every year. The festival is annually recognized by proclamations of several elected officials in Washington State. \nLearn more about the festival from the organizers here. \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/international-childrens-friendship-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250317T172201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T175652Z
UID:10000202-1743984000-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 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. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250317T173259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T175738Z
UID:10000203-1743984000-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250409T153506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T210747Z
UID:10000205-1743984000-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-part-3rs/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250409T172252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T173714Z
UID:10000206-1743984000-1749859199@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes: Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 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. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-part-3rs/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250418T034916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035524Z
UID:10000208-1745308800-1746660600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:GiveBIG for Education
DESCRIPTION:ARCS is proud to participate again in the GiveBIG campaign\, which supports WA-based non-profit organizations. This year we are raising funds to give more students the opportunity to learn about the Romanian culture and language. With your support we would like to offer more scholarships to students. Our teaching methods are based on the core principles of Heritage Language Education that nourish bilingualism and address holisitically the bi-cultural identity of our students through project-based activities\, play\, authentic sources\, critical thinking\, and meaningful interactions with their families and communities. Our students gain pride and confidence as heritage language speakers and learners of Romanian\, while developing a global understanding of the world. We also offer language classes for non-heritage speakers\, especially adults. Many of our high school students end up receiving the Global Seal of Biliteracy for their linguistic competency! Our comprehensive course catalog\, together with our skilled instructors\,  provide students with the necessary tools to reach their goals. GiveBIG takes place May 6-7\, with early giving starting on April 22!  Please mark your calendars and help us spread the gift of language!
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/givebig-for-education/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214037
CREATED:20250424T184310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T164513Z
UID:10000213-1747592100-1747677600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:The New Year That Never Came - Romanian Film at SIFF
DESCRIPTION:Romanian Film at SIFFARCS is a proud supporter of The New Year That Never Came\, an official selection of the 51st Seattle International Film Festival and a debut feature by director Bogdan Mureșanu. About the film: Six lives intertwine in the days leading up to the 1989 Romanian revolution in this darkly funny ensemble film about living under Communist rule. Winner of the 2024 Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Award and the Palm Springs New Voices/New Visions Grand Jury Prize. Playing May 18th and May 19th at AMC Pacific Place.  Get your tickets here. Enjoy $3 off with our special discount code\, ARCS51. Click here for redemption instructions. Awards: Venice International Film Festival 2024 (Best Film: Horizons\, FIPRESCI Prize)\, Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025 (New Voices New Visions Prize) See you at the movies!
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/the-new-year-that-never-came-romanian-film-at-siff/
LOCATION:AMC Pacific Place
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214038
CREATED:20250418T045258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T211331Z
UID:10000209-1748278800-1754067600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults) - Summer Course
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis 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. \nScheduling\nTime: 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.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/beginning-romanian-1-adults-su25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian American National Heritage Award - 9th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Romanian American National Heritage Awards 2025\, 9th edition \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US.  \nThe award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions. \nThe jury involved base their decision on the national and international impact of the volunteering activity described\, the candidate's academic achievements and leadership potential and tracked record\, as well as their future vision for the benefit of the Romanian community\, locally and beyond. \nGranted by the American Romanian Cultural Society\, Romanian United Foundation\, FORA\, and  RoAm Pro. With the endorsement of the Embassy of Romania to the United States. More information about the award ceremony in September will be provided soon. \nSee the list of last year's winners here. \n \nRecognition and Awards \nAll eligible participants will receive the official recognition of the Romanian Embassy in the United States. \nIn the past years the award has helped the recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan University\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue University\, UW Honors\, Harvard\, Cornell University and many others.  \nTimeline \nJune 16 - Submission of Applications OpensAugust 25 - Submission of Applications ClosesThe award ceremony will be in September at a date to be announced soon. \nApply HERE\nEligibility:  Academic standing: Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.0 – or equivalent\, running average for the last school year.Community and Teamwork Impact: Both individuals and teams can participate in the competition. Participation in teams is encouraged. See details in the application form. \n​​Age and residence: Students must be enrolled in an educational institution in the USA and entering 8th-12th grade as of September of the competition year. \nOther criteria: Applicants must have Romanian heritage or their project/experience must relate to the Romanian diaspora.There are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements. There are no fees required\, this competition is entirely free to participate in\, except for travel\, accommodations\, and any participatory or entry tickets. Your donations are highly encouraged to sustain the awards. \n  \n​Eligibility for national participantsThe top 5 winners of the regional competitions advance to the national competition. \nEvaluation criteria \nThe following criteria will be used in the evaluation process (not all criteria are required\, but they will strengthen your application):  \n1) Community work and leadershipThe number of volunteering hours and their visible outcome and results will be a strong factor in the evaluation. Where applicable and possible\, volunteering and community work in Romania (e.g. groundbreaking projects with children\, youth and seniors from underprivileged social backgrounds\, or religious and ethnic minorities) will receive the jury's highest consideration. Please highlight this aspect in your application. Please provide a detailed description of your working experience\, highlighting the ways in which your activity and leadership initiatives impacted the targeted community\, strengthening its civic spirit and sense of unity. \n2) Essay Please submit a short motivationalessay that will describe how your community work influenced your own personal growth and brought awarness to your bicultural and bilingual identity in the US. We strongly encourage applicants to model their essay from their college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail. The essay shall have no less than 200 words and no more than 650 words. \nOptional EssaySubmit an essay under 400 words on any of these following topics: 1.a challenge that has taught you to be resilient\, or 2. where do you see yourself in 10 years from now\, or 3. any topic of your choice. Like with the main essay\, we strongly encourage applicants to model the college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail.  \n3) Recommendations from local community leadersYour essay and recommendations (up to 2) will play an important role in the evaluation process. A formal letter is not required\, a name and contact info (email and/or phone number) will be sufficient. The contest organizers will reach out to confirm the recommendations. \nRomanian Heritage ConnectionApplicants of any cultural background may qualify\, as long as they are able to prove their interest\, work experience and connection to Romania. Examples of such proof: \n\nPassing an officially recognized Romanian language test – where available\nAn essay in Romanian \nVolunteer work in Romania
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-american-national-heritage-award-9th-edition/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Paris Chansons
DESCRIPTION:The Paris Chansons band will be on tour at the Triple Door in Seattle! Featuring favorites from Charles Aznavour\, Joe Dassin\, Edith Piaf\, Macias\, Adamo\, Patricia Kaas\, Vanessa Paradis\, Celine Dion\, Dalida to Zaz PLUS some of the most beloved Italian & Eastern European Balkan classics! 6pm - Saturday\, June 28th  You can see video clips and buy your tickets HERE. Take 10% off with our special discount code: Francaise Paris Chansons is an exciting French band with an international twist based in Los Angeles! They are known for their original renditions of French favorites from Aznavour\, Dassin\, Piaf\, Macias\, Adamo\, Dalida\, all the way to contemporary artists like Zaz. Their exhilarating performances are punctuated with gypsy jazz standards as well as classics in Russian\, Italian\, and other languages. Three multilingual singers bring an unparalleled diversity to their shows. Julia Kantor\, originally from the Ukraine\, lived and studied in France where she discovered in French music a soul connection that still imbues every performance. She entrances from the stage with a sultry voice and dynamic presence. Together with her husband\, Jacob\, a Russian-born singer/songwriter\, they launched Paris Chansons. Max Cohen grew up in Morocco steeped in French music\, particularly the songs of Enrico Macias. Max’s rich velvety tone delivers beautifully nuanced renditions of his favorites\, complete with a signature North African lilt. Superb musicianship anchors the ensemble\, effortlessly moving from jazzy improvisation to slow-burning balladry to blistering gypsy fervor. All seasoned pros\, the musicians are Jeff Lams on piano\, Adam Cohen on upright bass\, Endre Balogh on violin\, Sinclair Lott on drums and Jacob Kantor on guitar. Paris Chansons takes you an a journey without leaving your seat (except\, of course\, to dance!)\, a spectacular celebration of French and international music that brings the world that much closer.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/paris-chansons-4/
LOCATION:The Tripple Door\, 216 Union St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stage
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SUMMARY:One-on-One Personal Learning
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe offer private language classes which are tailored to your needs\, whether it’s for travel\, work\, or personal growth. With a focused approach on your goals\, we can help you gain the skills to navigate Romanian more efficiently. Set your pace with flexible scheduling! \nAll levels are welcome! \nWe offer online and in-person instruction in Seattle/University District. \nPayment\nRegister today for either a 5-hour or 10-hour module. \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/one-to-one-program/
LOCATION:In-person or Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T180000
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SUMMARY:One-on-One Personal Learning
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe offer private language classes which are tailored to your needs\, whether it’s for travel\, work\, or personal growth. With a focused approach on your goals\, we can help you gain the skills to navigate Romanian more efficiently. Set your pace with flexible scheduling! \nAll levels are welcome! \nWe offer online and in-person instruction in Seattle/University District. \nPayment\nRegister today for either a 5-hour or 10-hour module. \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/one-on-one-personal-learning-r/
LOCATION:In-person or Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T180000
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UID:10000242-1756720800-1766253600@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:One-on-One Personal Learning
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe offer private language classes which are tailored to your needs\, whether it’s for travel\, work\, or personal growth. With a focused approach on your goals\, we can help you gain the skills to navigate Romanian more efficiently. Set your pace with flexible scheduling! \nAll levels are welcome! \nWe offer online and in-person instruction in Seattle/University District. \nPayment\nRegister today for either a 5-hour or 10-hour module. \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/one-on-one-personal-learning-r2/
LOCATION:In-person or Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:One-on-One Personal Learning
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe offer private language classes which are tailored to your needs\, whether it’s for travel\, work\, or personal growth. With a focused approach on your goals\, we can help you gain the skills to navigate Romanian more efficiently. Set your pace with flexible scheduling! \nAll levels are welcome! \nWe offer online and in-person instruction in Seattle/University District. \nPayment\nRegister today for either a 5-hour or 10-hour module. \n 
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/one-on-one-personal-learning-rb/
LOCATION:In-person or Online
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
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SUMMARY:Romanian History I: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nRomanian History: Part I\, (3 quarters): This class is designed for students who want to learn about Romanian history\, including major personalities who steered the destiny of Romanians and their neighbors. Continuing the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through history\, students will enlarge their vocabulary and expand their reading\, listening\, and writing skills. Conceived as a three-quarter class\, we will go over crucial events starting with the Roman-Dacian wars\, the formation of the Romanian provinces\, and pursuing iconic leaders from Mircea the Elder\, Vlad the Impaler\, and Stephan to Alexandru Ioan Cuza and Carol I. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover who their ancestors were and how they earned their place in European history.\n\nNovice to Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions\n\nThis is the first of three quarters for Romanian History Part: I.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part-1-f25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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