Global Community

South Africa Virtual Tour/Soiree

Join us for an insightful and captivating virtual tour of South Africa, followed by fun quiz, light refreshments, in-depth group discussion, and more! “South Africa: a Rainbow People” provides a historical-social-political window into post apartheid South Africa. Visit Robben Island […]

The Future is African

Our friends, Julienne Oyler and Sara Leedom, African Entrepreneurship Collective share their thoughts and experiences. In 2011, Julienne Oyler and Sara Leedom quit their jobs, and backpacked across West Africa, where they met inspiring young people, eager for jobs, for […]

World Nomad Games. What??

Our dear friend and owner of the marvelous Langley store ‘Music for the Eyes’ , Fred Lundahl, recently returned from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan where he attended the World Nomad Games – possibly the largest sporting event in the world that […]

Pizza for Intercultural Understanding

Mickey and Paul Sarkis warmly invite you to the Pizza for Intercultural Understanding Benefit Event at the Village Pizzeria. Join us and our Whidbey friends in supporting the important work of the Northwest Language and Cultural Center – expanding equity, diversity and […]

Congolese Festival

Join the Congolese Integration Network and Brighter Futures for Women in the Congo to celebrate the beauty, vibrancy, and creativity of Congolese culture. Meet your neighbors from the Democratic Republic of Congo and learn about the history, art, and people […]

Next PopUp Pub/Conversation Salon

Because it’s the holiday season we’re adding a Potluck at 6 p.m. for those who want to join in. Please bring your own plate, cup & cutlery.   Our topic will be: How do our values and our faith drive our actions? […]

Travel Spanish Workshop

For Beginner Level; Travel Preparation November 5 & 6, 2016, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $150 includes materials ¡Bienvenidos! Prepare for your trip to México with a 6-hour intensive  of conversations in Spanish in practical situations; cooking, song, and […]

Finding Common Ground Through Celebration

Every culture around the world knows how to party and has its own special ways of doing so.  The sharing of music, dance, cuisine and libations are always at the core of any cultural celebration.  When seeking common ground throughout […]