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GREAT NIGHT! GREAT CAUSE!

Come and pit your wits and test your general knowledge. Many prizes to be won, some of them are half-decent. All you need to do is form a team of four (maximum) and come and enjoy an evening of fun, laughter and rivalry! All proceeds to UNICEF.

Venue: James Joyce, rue Archimede 34 (Schuman)

Cost per person: 10 euro

Expats for UNICEF is the Brussels-based volunteer organisation supporting UNICEF Belgium in its campaigns. United Nations Children’s Fund

Robert Cannan
Tel: 00 32 (0)2 736 34 21
GSM: 0495 583 998
Email: robert.cannan@skynet.be

ADVANCE HUMANITY

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Ongoing
Children are the Future

Email: info@caf-europe.org
Online: www.caf-europe.org

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BCT (Brussels Childbirth Trust)

Upcoming events at the Brussels Childbirth Trust (BCT)

12th March and 9th April 2008: The BCT will be holding “Pregnancy in Belgium” evenings at its “Imagine” premises in Wezembeek-Oppem.

This informal evening class includes topics on choices for pregnancy and places of birth, health and well being and information on support and resources in Belgium.  Led by the BCT's experienced and qualified English speaking antenatal teachers (who all hold a current Diploma of Higher Education, Antenatal Teaching), the class is suitable for both first-time parents and parents who have already had a child/children in other countries. 

For BCT members and non-members alike, the cost of the evening is  €25 (per couple) and participants receive a useful information booklet.

Numbers are limited so booking is essential, on line at www.bctbelgium.com or by emailing earlypregnancy@bctbelgium.com. 

20th April 2008: The BCT is holding the Spring Nearly New Sale at the Wezembeek-Oppem Salle Communale, Louis Marcelisstraat 134, from 1.30 – 4 pm.

The sale offers an extensive selection ofpretty much anything to do with babies and children – including clothes, equipment, furniture, toys and books. Always extremely popular, the nearly new sale is open to BCT members and non-members alike, with a small entry fee.

For more information contact the website www.bctbelgium.com.

17th May 2008: The BCT will be holding the second “Open House @ the BCT” at the group's Imagine premises in Wezembeek-Oppem. 

The Open House is aimed at families new to Brussels, or new to parenting, who are looking to make new friends for themselves and their children. 

The whole family is invited, kids can play and/or do a craft while parents find out more about the BCT and other family support organisations in Brussels.

Free entry, no booking required, contact the website www.bctbelgium.com for more details.

Where: 'Imagine', Chaussée de Malines 77

1970 Wezembeek-Oppem (Brussels)

Online:www.bctbelgium.com
Email: info@bctbelgium.com

BCT is an independent, non-profit support group for parents-to-be and parents of young children. It is primarily an English speaking organisation, but welcomes all nationalities and has members from many different countries. For further information see the website: www.bctbelgium.com

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Ongoing
Kids Plus

Ph: 0498 402 948  
Email: schools@ywambrussels.be

We are English speaking clubs for children aged 4-11. Each week there are songs, games, stories and craft activities. For each new term we have a different theme. Our five clubs held in various locations around Brussels and are co-ordinated by a group of Christian churches and organizations.
 
Mondays: British International School Brussels, Schaerbeek, (ages 4-11)
Wednesdays: British School Brussels, Tervuren, (ages 5-7); YWAM building, Etterbeek (ages 4-11); British Primary School, Vossem (ages 5- 7);
Fridays: British School Brussels, Tervuren, (ages 7-11)

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Www.brusselsmadrigals.be
Information and from 02 768 1323
info@brusselsmadrigals.be


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28th February to 2nd March 2008
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

With a cast of 120, the musical spectacular of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd-Webber is being staged at the Auderghem Cultural Centre from 28th February to 2nd March 2008. Lavish costumes, intricate choreography and fabulous stage sets make for an extravaganza of dance and movement. A dream for all the family!  Call 0487 758 275 or 0494 738 423 or reserve online at www.greenparrot.be.  Box office opens on 3 December, book early.

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Ongoing

English Comedy Club (Brussels)

For more details, consult the ECC Web-site 
 

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Ongoing
Boston University Brussels - Cultural Nights

Boston University Brussels
Metropolitan College
International Graduate Programs
Blvd de Triomphe, 174, Triomflaan
B-1160 Brussels, Belgium
www.bu.edu/brussels
Telephone +32(2) 640 74 74
Fax +32(2) 640 65 15


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Ongoing
Brussels Rhythm and Blues Club

website: http://www.brbc.be/

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Ongoing
OMNIA IN CONCERT

OMNIA describe their music as 'neoceltic pagan folk' and live they pack it all into an exceptional show full of bustling symbols and dark make-up. With origins in Ireland, the Netherlands, Northern Europe and West India, -they play guitars, harps, flutes, didgeridoos... Also the musical origins are as divers as gothic punk, classical music and of course folk.

For details of Omnia's next Belgian gig: http://www.omnia-neocelt.com/

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Ongoing
Brussels Light Opera Company.

Reservations and information at www.bloc-brussels.be
Or by phone: 0484 768 117

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Ongoing
EXHIBITION - PRAGUE HOUSE

Exhibition of worksCzech sculptors and painters.

email: brussels@cityofprague.cz  or tel.: 02 230 95 35 as soon as possible.

Prague House, Avenue Palmerston 16, 1000 Brussels.

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Ongoing
Scottish Country Dancing
Rue du Viaduc 9
1050 Brussels
Tel. 02/647 53 13

Children and parents welcome.

contact: Nicole Glab on 0472/82 47 69


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Ongoing
The Brussels Shakespeare Society

You will find further information at  http://www.shaksoc.com/

info tickets: tix@shaksoc.com



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Innovative Cuisine

For the past four years, I have taught a wide range of cooking classes - for individuals, couples, corporate groups, expatriate clubs, and kids that have received enthusiastic responses from students of all ages and cooks of all skills. 

Emphasis is always on useful kitchen secrets and cooking tips, and the joy of fine and fuss-free cuisine!

During three hours of hands-on learning and tasting, the team is guided step-by-step through the preparation of a 3-course meal.

Menus and topics are eclectic, ranging from "A Feast of Provence,"to "The Tastes of North Africa, to "East Meets West", to "Herbs and Spices". 

Online: www.innovative-cuisine.com
Contact: Malika Hamza at email:malika@innovative-cuisine.com

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Various times
New bilingual Toastmasters club

Berlaymont Toastmasters Club of Brussels (English/French) Quaker House Square Ambiorix 50 1000 Brussels
Contact: sollewijn.gelpke@skynet.be

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Ongoing
 tightrope

tightrope - Theatre & Education is a young and dynamic non-profit-making organisation that provides high quality, creative educational services specialising in theatre and drama. Among its wide range of activities, it offers workshops and classes for schools, companies, clubs, adults and children; all taught in English. 

Ph: Rebecca on GSM: 0495 89 47 85  or Paul 0479 55 06 75
Email: enquiries@tightrope.be
Online: www.tightrope.be     

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Ongoing
International choir
The Vocal Consort of Brussels

We are an international mixed chamber choir of high level(+/- 16 members), started in 2006. We aim to present 2 concerts a year at this moment (March/June-Christmas). Our repertoire concentrates on the a capella period of the romantic and contemporary period (19th - 21th Century)

Communication: main language during rehearsals is English, mixed with some French, Dutch and German.

Rehearsals: held on Sunday afternoon (15.45 – 18.15) on Saturday occasionally, during term time at the Academie de Musique de St.Josse, 4, Place Quatelet (Small Ring of Brussels, 20 min. walk from Brussels-Nord railway station). From January 2007 rehearshals will be held on saturdays.
Audition: evaluation after 3 rehearsals
Requirements: a good voice, fitting into the choir's sound, good sight-reading capacities or capability to study parts at home, commitment.
Openings for all parts/voices

for more information contact choir manager Steven De Gieter, at steven_de_gieter@yahoo.de, mobile: 0498/ 46 77 97 or Peter Priem, conductor, +31.164-236822 (except. Tuesday)

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Thursdays
Music in the Park

This is a new event and concept allowing the professional international community a place to meet after work, every Thursday to enjoy live music, a DJ, snacks/food and great company.

Ph: 0478 482 023
Email: mychalks@skynet.be
Online: www.mychalks.com

The Grand Prix Bar – Autoworld Museum
11 Parc de Cinquantenaire
1000 Brussels
Ph: 02 732 2287
Online:www.espace53.be 

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Wednesdays at 8pm
Brussels Caledonian Corneymusers Pipe Band

The band is looking for new members, pipers and drummers of all levels.

Where: St Andrew's Church Hall
Chaussée de Vleurgat 181
1050 Brussels

Ph: Brian Marchant on 02 767 12 24 or Alec Grant on 02653 11 35

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Ongoing
The Kam Klub

The Kam Klub holds bi-monthly music events.

Where: De Kam, Beekstraat 172
1970 Wezembeek-Oppem

Ph: Dave Skinner on 02 767 74 49
Online: www.kamklub.be
Email: david.skinner@pandora.be

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Monthly
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Brussels branch

The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) is a worldwide organisation made up of more than 18,000 members - writers, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, teachers, librarians, parents, and anyone else who shares a passion for children's literature.

Where: Galerie de Grand Coeur, Brussels

Online: www.scbwi.org
Email: sheridanbecker@yahoo.com

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Ongoing
Irish Theatre Group

The ITG stages regular theatre productions and play readings to which all are invited.
The next play reading is on Tuesday, 14 November: 'The Mask of Moriarty' by Hugh Leonard.

25th Anniversary 1982-2007

More details and booking information on our website www.irishtheatregroup.com or

Tel: 0475. 585 462

www.irishtheatregroup.com
Where: Eamonn Bates Europe premises
Avenue Livingstone 13-15
Brussels 1000

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Ongoing
Bats

We are always delighted to see newcomers at our Open Evenings on the first Friday of each month, in the workshop for decor-building and painting and — last but not least — at auditions for one of our plays.

Online: www.angelfire.com/tx/BATS/ 

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Sundays 11am to 7pm
TADEFIG (board games, card games & wargames)

We currently have several card games, board games, tables (120x180cm) for Flames of war (Stalingrad, Normandie, Tunisia). All players are welcome and the access is free of charge. If you are alone, you will find some players, if you are a group of friends, you will enjoy some nice games.

Where: Restaurant 'Le Fils de l'Old Inn'
76 Rue washington
1050 Ixelles

Contact: Jean-Philippe
Email: tadefig@gmail.com
Online: www.tadefig.com

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Ongoing

Turtlewings is an environmental design studio focusing on designing for and with children. It is the realization of a dream. A dream of an amazing world where children’s voices are heard and their ideas taken seriously in order to create a better environment for everyone to inhabit.

At Turtlewings we believe children have the ability and right to: shape their own spaces, learning, and world in which they inhabit and that exposing children to a wide variety of experiences from birth will help them develop valuable thinking skills to succeed in the complex future that awaits them.
 
Turtlewings design collaborations are not limited to children. Through collaborative partnerships with home, school and community Turtlewings facilitates children and adults as they learn collaboratively.


For more information on our activities: http://www.turtlewings.be/


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Ongoing
Royal Society of Chemistry – Belgium Section

RSC Belgium website

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Friends of the Earth Brussels, an English-speaking local environmental group, invites you to attend its monthly meetings. We discuss campaign ideas (climate change, sustainable living in Brussels, GMOs etc.), as well as upcoming events and activities.  

Email: info@friendsoftheearth.be
Online: www.friendsoftheearth.be

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We holds parties (conversation, drinks, no music, no dancing) each month in Brussels for gays and lesbians of all nationalities.

Online: http://www.geocities.com/eggbrussels/
Email: eggbrussels@belgacom.net

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Sundays
Gay and lesbian hiker group

We meet every Sunday for a social outing/walk.

Ph: 0474 86 4200
Email: jeanbernard@compuserve.com or jean.bernard@brutele.be

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Wednesdays at 8pm
Cercle Polyglotte de Bruxelles

Informal conversation tables in many languages.

Where: Les Jardins de Fontenay-sous-Bois
20 rue Général Fivé
1040 Brussels

Ph: 02 216 47 63
Online: http://users.swing.be/polyglot.be
Email: polyglot.be@swing.be

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Sundays
International Jewish Centre

New students are welcome for Hebrew lessons at the synagogue every Sunday morning. September-June each year.

Ph: 0477 281 678
Email: info@ijc.be

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Democrats Abroad

Online: http://www.democratsabroad.org

we are hosting a screening and discussion of Eugene Jarecki’s 2006 film “Why We Fight”.  This film, inspired by President Eisenhower’s 1961 warning of a growing American military-industrial complex, asks pertinent questions about the economic necessities of war.  Retired U.S. Foreign Service officer Jerry Loftus will moderate the post-film discussion.  

TO ATTEND: To receive an evite with the address of the event, please email janicethomson@skynet.be.

WHEN: Thursday, 6 March 2008 at 19:00h – 21:30h.

WHERE: Brussels city centre

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Ongoing
Republicans Abroad Belgium

www.republicansabroad.org

Chairman: Michael Kulbickas

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Ongoing various events
AmCham Belgium

AmCham Belgium
Rue du Commerce 41 Handelsstraat
1000 Brussels
Ph: 02 513 6770
Email: gchamber@amcham.be
www.amcham.be

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Ongoing
IMAGINATION CLUB

 http://brussels.imaginationclub.org


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Ongoing
British Chamber of Commerce

Boulevard Saint-Michel 47
1040 Brussels
Tel: 02 540 9030
www.britcham.be 

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Ongoing
Focus Career Services

Rue Lesbroussart 23 
1050 Brussels
Ph: 02 646 6530
Email: focus@focusbelgium.org  
www.focusbelgium.org

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Ongoing
Thinking Out Loud

www.thinkingoutloud.info

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Ongoing every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm
The 629 Club

You are invited to join the 629 Club. A new exciting after work concept at the historic site of the Cinquantenaire.

Have fun, meet lots of people and discover seasonal changing themes and styles.

Espace 53, 11 Parc du Cinquantenaire (Autoworld) Brussels

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Ongoing
Grape and Grain
UP Front magazine's beer and wine club
More info: www.upfront-live.com


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from Sept. 18 at 9:00 AM
HINTS classes at the American Women's Club in Brussels

From Sept. 18 at 9:00 and 5 more sessions at 9:30 Am on Sept 20, 25, 27 and October 2 and 4. 

Topics included are:  Belgian culture, home security, public transportation, housefold hints, medical care, children overseas, culture shock and much more.

Call 02/348/47/53 for more details or you can sign up online by contacting : hints@awbc.org . 

The price is 125 euros for all 6 sessions, a helpful binder located with helpful information, and refreshments featuring Belgian specialties.

Babysitting is available if you call in advance for members of the AWCB.


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Ongoing
First Weight Watchers English Meeting

Weight Watchers coach Floriana Olivares has just started the first ever meeting in Brussels in English to address the expat community.

Venue Club Le Roseau, Rue du Roseau, 60 1180 Uccle

Contact details Weight Watchers 02/251 69 84
floriana.olivares@belgacom.net

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Ongoing
Wine Tasting

Regular wine tastings at Crush Wines.

info@crushwine.eu

m: +32 (0)496 363392 t/f: +32 (0)2 5026697

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@seven
@seven is a club of friendsetters from all corners of the globe; people in their late twenties to forties of all nationalities meet directly after work and exchange cultures in a relaxing setting every Thursday at 19:00 at the Mirano Continental Brussels.

prteam@atseven.eu
www.atseven.eu

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Calling expat women
Over thirty and still raring to go....join the groupie goddesses - gigs....dances....parties - we make things happen!

Online: http://www.groupiegoddess.be .

If you want to party,have fun, meet like minded people then get in touch.

Contact: Christina Macleod
email: gg@groupiegoddess.be
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Ongoing
Australian Society

info@australiasociety.be
http://australiansocietyinbelgium.blogspot.com/

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Onging
ABIE

ABIE Belgium is the Belgian branch of Australian Business in Europe

Online: http://www.abie.be 

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Ongoing
Canadian Women's Club of Belgium

Since 1971, the Canadian Women's Club (CWC) has played a significant role in the lives of Canadian women residing in Belgium by providing interesting opportunities to meet, interact and socialise with other Canadians and expatriates living in this country. The club is a benevolent organisation

Av de Tervuren 2

B-1040 Brussels

Tel: +32-(0)2-741 0611

Fax: +32-(0)2-741 0613

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SPIRITUAL

Ongoing

International Jewish Center

The International Jewish Center is a Progressive Jewish community for Belgium's English-speakers. We hold twice-monthly shabbat services and celebrate all the major Jewish holidays throughout the year. Our other activities range from our baby group, to a women's Rosh Chodesh study group, to a lecture series. For more information, see www.ijc.be.

Ph: 0477 281 678
Email: info@ijc.be
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