French wine, cuisine, art and sport; Portland Waiters Race, pétanque exhibitions and French music provided by Margie Boulé, Carol Rossio, Eric John Kaiser - July 14 was a fun day in the Jamison Square Park. Many thanks to the 30 exhibitors and entertainers and to all the great waiters and restaurants that were in the big waiters race.    

Many thanks especially to bidders in this online fundraiser which helps pay the festival expenses. This online fundraiser grossed sales of $2150, 25% higher than our goal. Thanks to everyone for their generosity.

Visit our website www.afportland.org for more information on our organization's nonprofit mission to promote French language and culture through French classes and events. Our next large event is the 6th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau festival and wine event at the Heathman on November 16, co-hosted with the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest. Sign up on the free mailing list on the home page at www.afportland.org to get on the invitation list!

MERCI