 19th ANNUAL HOLLAND FESTIVAL The United Netherlands Organizations (UNO) presents the 19th Annual Holland Festival, Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Gemmrig Park, Long Beach, California. Click title or image for info and map.
- Posted 30 Mar 2008
DUTCH AUDIO REVIEWERS AND VOICE TALENT Rosetta Stone Ltd., the World's Leading Language Learning Software Company is currently seeking Dutch Voicing Talent for upcoming recording opportunities. Ideal Voice Talent candidates will have prior experience in voice acting, voice over, dubbing, broadcast, theater, film or a closely related field. Recording will be conducted onsite in our Harrisonburg, VA studio. Travel and lodging expenses will be reimbursed. Interested parties should submit a resume to DutchAudition@rosettastone.com. We are also currently looking for Audio Reviewers who will work remotely with our Harrisonburg, VA staff. Any interested candidates should send a resume or inquire further.
- Posted 24 January 2008
ROSETTA STONE DUTCH LANGUAGE EXPERT Looking for a Dutch language expert to do some work for us on a part time, contractual basis between now and May. The work would involve around 20 hours a week to be completed remotely (at the language expert's home or other off site location) over the internet. Compensation will be hourly based on a rate negotiated with the language expert. Language experts should also be available to travel to our Harrisonburg office for an initial 2 to 3 week on-site training. Travel and lodging expenses will be reimbursed. Contact Dale Richards, Language Production Project Manager, Rosetta Stone, Ltd. at
drichards@rosettastone.com or 540-236-5309.
- Posted 12 October 2007
"EEN VERDWAALDE HOLLANDER"
Nieuw boek van Hans Blom (Long Beach) nu uit! 80 korte verhalen over U/Mij? Over wat eens was, morgen komt en nooit zal worden...
Snel in huis? www.blomboek.com. Zie ook: www.amazon.com, www.barnesnoble.com - ga naar books en Blom.
- Posted 12 October 2007
DE NEDERLANDER KERSTDIENST wordt dit jaar gehouden op Zondag, 16 December, 2007, om 2 uur 's middags in de
First Christian Reformed Church, 18411 Alburtis Street, Artesia, CA 90703.
Met medewerking van het "AVIO koor," THE AUTUMN LEAVES, en een internationaal "KINDERKOOR."
Collecte is ten bate van de NESSO. Na afloop koffie en gebak in de Social Hall.
- Posted 25 Nov 2007
DUTCH SCHOOL LOS ANGELES SINTERKLAAS CELEBRATION
The Dutch School Los Angeles again is organizing its annual Sinterklaas celebration, which attracts many families in the greater LA area. Sinterklaas will arrive again in the Port of Los Angeles and young, and young of heart, are invited to join them in the celebration on Sunday, December 2, 2007, from 11 AM - 2 PM at Banning's Landing.
Read the complete information about the event in Dutch and English.
To personally receive information, email dutchschoolla@earthlink.net
Learn about Sinterklaas.
- Posted 18 Nov 2007
AT THE INTERFACE OF RELIGION AND COSMOPOLITANISM: Bernard Picart's Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde (1723-1743) and the European Enlightenment
A conference at the Getty Research Institute and the Clark Library organized by Margaret C. Jacob, UCLA, and Wijnand Mijnhardt, Universiteit Utrecht. Co-sponsored by: UCLA Center for 17th- & 18th-Century Studies, William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, The Getty Research Institute, and The Netherlands Consulate-General of Los Angeles.
December 6th-8th, 2007
Bernard Picart (1673-1733) was one of the most prolific and talented engravers of his age. He was also intellectually curious, and a player in internationally connected social circles - some with a penchant for Deism and Spinozism. Together with Jean Frédéric Bernard, a French language bookseller and publisher of Huguenot stock based in Amsterdam, he published a seven-volume folio work that sought to capture the ritual and ceremonial life of all the known religions of the world: Cérémonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde (1723-1743)...
For conference details and registration information, please follow this link www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/c1718cs/calendar.htm#dec6
- Posted 11 November 2007
DUTCH UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE: GAP YEAR IN HOLLAND
Academia Vitae is a new organization that offers a program for gap year students at its campus in historic Deventer, Holland. The program is equivalent to the first year of an American college and offers a broad European program in the liberal arts. This is an excellent opportunity to study in the English language AND strengthen the capacity to speak and write Dutch. In addition, programs for bachelor students and for mid-career professionals are offered. Visit www.academiavitae.nl and follow the University College link for more information about the gap year program. English, Dutch and German languages. You may email questions about admission to kooy@academiavitae.nl
- Posted 11 August 2007
ENDEMOL NEDERLAND BV TV-PROGRAMMA HERRIE IN HET HOTEL Herman den Blijker (chefkok) en een partner (hotelier) zijn op zoek naar 'noodlijdende' hotels/pensions met restaurant in het buitenland om te helpen. Hebben jullie/jij een hotel met restaurant in het buitenland dat niet loopt zoals het hoort te lopen, blijft klandizie uit? Kunnen jullie wel wat hulp gebruiken bij de organisatie en bij het KOKEN? Mail dan je verhaal en gegevens naar herrieinhethotel@rtl.nl. Zodat Herman den Blijker je weer op de rit kan helpen! Vragen? 0297 35 7190.
- Posted 29 July 2007
PROJECT 'HANDEN WAPPEREN' Op DV maandag 14 mei 2007 vertrekken een circa 7 Nederlanders namens de Stichting Oekroe voor hun eerste klus. De begane grond van een polikliniek gaat omgebouwd worden tot twee woningen. In deze woningen worden pleeggezinnen gehuisvest met beiden de zorg voor maximaal 10 kinderen. Deze kinderen komen of uit mega staatsweeshuizen of uit dramatische thuissituaties. De werkzaamheden worden uitgevoerd door Oekraïeners en Nederlanders samen onder het motto: "Samen sterk!". Lees verder...
- Posted 25 April 2007
ORANJE BREVRIJDINGS BAL The United Netherlands Organizations (UNO) presents the Oranje Bevrijdings Bal, Sunday, May 6, 2007, at the Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro, California. Click title for info and map.
- Posted 19 Mar 2007
THE CANADA NETHERLANDS FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION
On May 5th, at 3 pm a flag raising ceremony will take place at Burlington City Hall. Celebrations will continue at 6 pm at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Admission is Free. Click title for more info. Submitted by Jack van der Laan.
- Posted 23 Mar 2007
ART EXHIBIT FEATURING FOUR DUTCH ARTISTS The Coastline Community College Art Gallery's Grand Opening exhibition, "Watermark", March 14 through April 14, features four Dutch artists, Leslie Gabrielse, Marleen Felius, Peter Dumas, and John van 't Slot, in addition to several local artists. The gallery is located at 10156 Adams Ave., Huntington Beach. Gallery hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The reception is Fri., March 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Web site: www.coastline.edu/artgallery.
- Posted 12 February 2007
SINGING OFF KEY – Thriving After 50 – An inspirational book authored by Dutch-born Monica Lee. She is a nationally recognized artist, Playboy model, marathon runner, breast cancer survivor – and all after 40. No, make that 50! "I came from Holland in 1959 on the Ryndam. We arrived in Hoboken and flew to California. We lived in Panorama City and eventually lived in Van Nuys, Calif. None of us spoke English." Monica has come a long way conquering many challenges. Her purpose is to share her life to help others and to donate a percentage of her book sales to Breast Cancer research. Read more about Monica (known in the art world as Mo Van) and where to purchase her book, SINGING OFF KEY, by visiting her Web site www.movan.com.
- Posted 18 September 2006
HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION UPDATE
Dutch citizen and US permanent resident, Judith van Raalten, along with a group of young leaders, this past July attended the human rights delegation to Bosnia organized by Global Youth Connect. Please read the message about the trip as received from Judith.
- Posted 27 August 2006
REMBRANDT/VAN GOGH FILM
Casting for Dutch speaking actors to play Rembrandt (already cast) and Van Gogh, also casting for their women, i.e. Van Gogh's Sienne and Rembrandt's Hendrikje.
For information call 323-549-9511.
- Posted 8 July 2006
UNITED AIRLINES SEEKING BI-LINGUAL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS - LOS ANGELES & BOSTON
At United, every journey is an opportunity to shine. And right now, we're looking for people to embody the spirit of thoughtful and attentive customer service. These positions are based in Los Angeles and Boston. For more infomation visit: www.united.com/flightattendant
United is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
- Posted 22 May 2006
HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION
Do you want to make the world a better place? You can help! This summer, Dutch citizen and US permanent resident, Judith van Raalten, along with a group of young leaders, will attend the human rights delegation to Bosnia organized by Global Youth Connect. Financial support is needed. Please read the announcement as received from Judith to learn more and how you can help with just a small donation.
- Posted 8 Apr 2006
 NAS "CRUISING FOR CHARITY" Mexican Riviera Cruise. An opportunity to raise much needed funds for the NAS Hans Hienkens diabetic fund. Please join us October 21st, 2006. It is a vacation that benefits everyone! Click title or image for info.
- Posted 26 Mar 2006
DUTCH-SPEAKING LAW GRADUATES NEEDED
Immediate need for law graduates fluent in Dutch and able to live in Toronto for 3-5 months, possible 3-5 month stay in NYC afterward. All expenses of housing and travel will be paid. An allowance for other expenses possible. Generous wage structure. Candidates who speak both Spanish and Dutch would be especially prized. Interested candidates please contact michael.pisarik@kellylawregistry.com.
- Posted 16 Feb 2006
DOCUMENTARY "MAKING CHOICES: THE DUTCH RESISTANCE DURING WORLD WAR II"
Rob Prince, at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, has recently completed an award-winning documentary called "Making Choices" that features four participants in the Dutch Resistance during WWII. In the film Diet Eman, John Witte, John Muller and John Timmer share their incredible stories of courage and faith in the face of their Nazi oppressors. The film won the Audience Choice Award at the Northern Lights Documentary Film Festival and John Douglas of The Grand Rapids Press called it, "...wonderful...a quality production whose stories will keep you on the edge of your seat." Rob is looking for venues where he can screen this documentary and display his collection of Netherlands WWII memorabilia. He may be contacted by email: Rob.Prince@uaf.edu
- Posted 2 Dec 2005
DUTCH TELEVISION IS LOOKING FOR EMIGRANTS Eye2Eye Media, a Dutch television company, is currently producing a show called 'Point of
no Return', in which the camera follows newly arrived Dutch emigrants who have plans to start their own business abroad. Contact Suzanne Ridderhof at redactie@eye2eyemedia.nl for information.
- Posted 28 Sep 2005
NETHERLANDS/UK-TRAINED PSYCHOTHERAPIST IN SAN DIEGO Polly Stevenson Hewson, M.A., LMFT lived in The Netherlands for 12 years and was trained there and in the UK as a psychotherapist. She now has a private practice in San Diego. If you are interested in individual, couples, or family therapy in Dutch or English, please call her at (858) 829-4660 or check the CAMFT TherapistFinder listing for more information.
- Posted 15 Sep 2005
LOOKING FOR RELATIVES OF DUTCH SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN JAPAN DURING WWII Teun Heijstek is looking for descendants and other relatives or friends of Dutch POW's and civilians, who in World War II died in detention in Japan and on ships in its territorial waters. "We are putting together a picture gallery of these victims, to keep their memory alive, for ourselves and for the following generations." Respond through his Web site home.hetnet.nl/~teunheijstek/mizumaki.htm which has Dutch and English versions.
- Posted 28 Apr 2005
LOOKING FOR EMIGRANTS FROM NIJMEGEN, THE NETHERLANDS and stories from former Nijmegen residents around the world. A project of (Dutch language). Read the request as received by NAS. Also read submitted stories (some in English, some in Dutch).
- Posted Early 2005
EXPATRIATE STUDY
Stefan Mol, a Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Psychology of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is conducting a large-scale study, with the hope of uncovering the personal characteristics of expatriates that predict their success in their jobs. Upon completion of the study, participants will receive a personalized feedback report. Like to learn more about it? Visit the expatriate research Web site.
- Posted 21 Sep 2004 - Updated 25 Nov 2005
DUTCH STUDIES AT UC BERKELEY The Dutch Studies program has distinguished itself over the years as one of the most active academic units on the Berkeley campus. The program offers an exchange program, scholarship opportunities and more. Visit german.berkeley.edu/dutch/ for complete information.
- Posted 6 Aug 2004
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