WELCOME PICNIC UMKC University Playhouse August 23, 2008 6:30pm – 9:00pm   New international students and old, as well as ISI American Friendship Partners and volunteers are all welcome to our "Welcome Party and Picnic" at the university playhouse in the center of the UMKC campus.   The University Playhouse is the open-air patio located at the intersection of 51st and Holmes. It is directly south of the University Center and is also between Swinney Recreation Center and the Fine Arts Building.   We will have food, music, games and prizes - come join us for a fun evening and meet many Americans that are excited that you are here!   September 5, 2008 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM       ISF International Student Fellowship   ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS WELCOME!!   JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY AND THIRD FRIDAY OF MOST MONTHS.  CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR FOR EXACT DATES FOR DINNER, ICE-BREAKERS AND GAMES, FOLLOWED BY SMALL DISCUSSION GROUPS ON INTERESTING TOPICS, AND END THE EVENING WITH DESSERT AND GOOD CONVERSATION.    WE ENJOY ONE ANOTHER'S COMPANY AND WE RESPECT THE DIFFERENT WORLDVIEWS PEOPLE COME WITH.     A GREAT PLACE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS   ISF Pictures     FOR MORE INFORMATION: Carol @ 913-422-1520 (cdouglass@isiwebnet.net), or  Eric and Melody @ 816-363-1647 (ericmelody@sbcglobal.net) for directions. FOR RIDES: Carol Douglass, cdouglass@isiwebnet.net, 913-422-1520 (hm), 913-485-5520 (cell)  Click here for a map to the Craven’s home.   Pickup places for UMKC students will be the same as Walmart Trip pickup points - behind Plaza Towers, on Grand Street in front of Oasis and Tropicana, and in the driveway on the west side of the Oak Street Residence Hall.   Pickup times start at: 6:00 pm and go until 6:30pm  Sabu and some others will be making the rounds so please wait for them as they will be coming around to these three spots.     SPONSORED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, INC.     Annual Square Dance & BBQ     Saturday, September 20, 6:30-9:30pm 8416 W. 74th St., Overland Park, KS  66204     Come join us for a fun evening for both international students and American Friendship Partners and volunteers.  Enjoy a BBQ dinner and Square Dancing at an American home with a barn near 75th and Antioch in Overland Park.  See Map.  After dinner a professional Square Dance "caller" will instruct us in the simple steps that make this American folk dance fun for everyone.   Cost:  $3 per person for adults and $1 for children to help pay for the caller   ISI will be providing hotdogs, buns, many side dishes, and paper products.  We always ask the Americans to bring a side dish to feed 10-12 (as many non meat dishes are needed as possible due to the high number of Hindu students), a dessert and a 2 liter drink.   Let us know if you plan to come!