

Netherlands American Society
of Southern California
ABOUT THE NAS
The aim and purpose of the Netherlands American Society of Southern California (NAS), a Dutch social club, is to provide a social environment for persons of Dutch descent or persons who have an active interest in the Netherlands, in order to communicate with one another on a regular basis about their common heritage and or interest. Read more.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALTERNATIVE VALENTINE EXPRESSION IN A'DAM AND LOS ANGELES
Through poetry and reflection the Valentine Peace Project encourages actions on Peace leading up to and on the worldwide holiday of Love. (It is) a growing initiative developing community expressions and imaginings on Peace and the many faces of Love. On and around February 14 poems will be shared or performed in different cities and communities - some then wrapped around stems of local and international flowers.
Find out more here...
- Posted 15 January 2010
DUTCH WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY VS. USA AND CHINA
USA Field Hockey is hosting a series of matches with The Netherlands and China, scheduled from Janury 24 to February 5, 2010. Please come out to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA to cheer on your Team!
See the game schedule here. Admission is FREE!
- Posted 20 December 2009
"DUTCH HOLLYWOOD WIVES" DOCUMENTARY SHOW
The Scandinavian TV company Metronome is now casting Dutch women, 28-60 years old, who currently live here in the Los Angeles region for a documentary show that will be aired in Holland. The casting auditions take place in L.A.
The TV series "Dutch Hollywood Wives" is a fun and inspiring documentary about Dutch women living interesting lives in Los Angeles and its outskirts. The TV series has recently finished its first season in Sweden where the name was "Swedish Hollywood Wives," and, due to massive popularity of the show, Metronome is now producing "Dutch Hollywood Wives."
(Check out "Swedish Hollywood Wives" by following the links at www.fridaytv.se)
Candidates must have an interesting personality, be fun, dramatic, glamorous and open-minded, and can be themselves on camera and are not afraid to speak up if needed. They are not ashamed of their beautiful homes, luxury cars, and posh accessories. They might work, but not because they need to, but more because they enjoy keeping busy, and love a big challenge. Their daily lives could consist of being a good mother and/or wife, or simply just being passionate about a small side-job or charity work.
If you are from Holland and feel you could be a good candidate for this TV series, or can recommend someone, please contact: Mattias Ljungqvist at (323) 938-9081 or email at:
mattias.ljungqvist@fridaytv.se.
- Posted 15 January 2010
NATIVE DUTCH SPEAKING ACTORS NEEDED
J. C. VAN HUNNIK
The famous Dutch artist J. C. van Hunnik, born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1925 is well-known for his nostalgic paintings of Dutch Villages, Windmill Scenes, Tulip Fields and idyllic scenes which depict life in Holland as it was. A representative, in Holland, has been commissioned to sell a large number of Hunnik's original artwork and is looking for an art gallery which can act as an intermediary. It is preferred, if possible, that all originals stay together and go to a collector or museum. For information about the artist, visit
www.srk.demon.nl. Interested parties should contact
hunnik.art@gmail.com
- Posted 8 June 2009
400TH ANNIVERSARY OF DUTCH SETTLEMENT IN THE US
The Dutch have made a significant contribution to the Founding of the United States and to its continued growth and development. That friendship will be celebrated by an event in September 2009 where a fleet of traditional Dutch Ships will be brought to the US. For full details, photos and to show your support please visit
www.van-vugt.com/HH400. The site is in Dutch and English presented in side-by-side format.
Recommended browsers are recent versions of Internet Explorer (on Windows machines) and Opera (on Mac), otherwise some text may not appear..
- Posted 13 February 2009
DUTCH(NL) VOICE TALENT NEEDED
TRANSPERFECT is looking for native-speaking Dutch voice talent for voice recording projects taking place in their Los Angeles studio. Projects are for commercials, employee videos, corporate communications material, e-Learning, phone systems, websites, etc.
Candidates should be native speakers, with excellent pronunciation and intonation and no non-native accents. Candidates must also have legal authorization to work in the US.
Please contact
voicetalent@transperfect.com if you are qualified.
- Posted 13 February 2009
JE MAG HET ALTIJD RUILEN

A new book,
JE MAG HET ALTIJD RUILEN, Nederlanders door de ogen van buitenlanders (the Dutch through the eyes of foreigners), by
Wilfred Ploeg, published by Pearson-Benelux, Amsterdam, 2009. Available at online bookstores. The author is an intercultural trainer and gives training workshops and lectures about Dutch culture and business life in an international context.
- Posted 14 December 2009
ROUGH SEAS, An Immigrants Journey From Holland To Holland.
Rough Seas is the bittersweet story of Klaas de Boer and his family, who emigrated from the Netherlands in 1956 and settled in Holland, Michigan.
Told from de Boer's perspective as a young immigrant, the tale transports readers from an idyllic existence in the Netherlands to the harsh reality of assimilation in an adopted country. English language.
For price and ordering information
CLICK HERE
- Posted 13 July 2009
NO ORDINARY LIFE, THE TRUE STORY OF A DUTCH GIRL AND AN AMERICAN MARINE.

The book's author, Paula Boswell, first tells about her (future) American husband's suffering as a POW of the Japanese for 40 months, then about her experiences as a Dutch teenager during WWII under the Nazi Regime and witnessing the Putten atrocity.
Now you can read more about the book and order your signed copy at Paula's new Web site
no-ordinary-life.net. Book also available at all major on-line bookstores.
- Updated 1 July 2009
More books here...
DUTCH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES
DUTCH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Dutch School Los Angeles offers classes in Dutch Language and Culture, to children from 4-14 years old, absolute beginners or already fluent in Dutch. DSLA has three beautiful campuses, conveniently close to freeways. Click title or image for info.
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This page updated 15 January 2010