Community Events

In this section you will find the main expat community events, seminars and congresses taking place this quarter.
Those who have suggestions to post an event, please don’t hesitate to contact editor@xpat.nl and send us the complete details.

 
Feel at Home in The Hague - The International Community Fair 2010

Date: September 19
Location: Atrium of the City Hall, Spui, The Hague

Feel at Home in The Hague - The International Community Fair 2010 is the event for the expat and international community of The Hague region to discover all there is to do in their free time at one time, in one location, and is the perfect opportunity to discover The Hague as a truly international and cultural city. Visitors are also encouraged to make new contacts and connect with locals and other expats in the area. This unique event provides the perfect opportunity for cultural organisations, sports and social clubs as well as service providers to reach out to the ever-expanding international population in the region.

The Fair is organised by TheHagueOnLine.com, an English-language daily news and information portal. The Director of both Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 and TheHagueOnLine.com, Billy Allwood recognises the importance of making information available to all International residents to enable them to feel at home in their new city.

“I certainly wish Feel at Home in The Hague had been around when I first came to The Hague 16 years ago. Back then, I found it very difficult to find information about events and social happenings in The Hague region,” Billy says. Since its inception five years ago, Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair has grown to attract people from in and around The Hague who have sought and found useful information and services that have helped them in some way. Being the only event of its kind, the Fair has secured its position as one of the biggest and most important international events of the year, proving itself to be a truly useful resource to new as well as well-established internationals in the area.

A significant factor uniting the international citizens residing in The Hague region is the choice of English as a common language. Whether it’s finding a sports club for the kids, obtaining advice about the Dutch health system or being the first to know about the upcoming cultural events, there is useful information in English for each and very visitor. Approximately 150 stand-holders will be present to provide information in the areas of Top Events 2010/2011, Heath and Wellness, Property and Travel, Business Services, Sports and Activities, as well as Education and Careers.

One of the unique aspects about Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair 2010 is its capacity to appeal to expats and internationals, as well as internationally-minded locals and ‘re-pats’, that is, native people who have lived abroad and have returned to their home country with a global outlook.

Each visitor will be given a free copy of the annual Feel at Home in The Hague Magazine, which is filled with useful articles and information about International The Hague. Additional copies will also be sold, with the proceeds going towards the Ethiopian Trade coffee charity project, The Meleya Foundation.

Doors open at 11 A.M., and tickets can be purchased upon arrival for € 5 each. Children under 18 may enter free of charge. Snacks and coffee can be purchased at the restaurant in the City Hall

For more information: www.feelathomeinthehague.com .

Don’t miss the “i am not a tourist” Fair on Sunday, 10 October. It’s all an expat needs to make the most of life in the Netherlands.

Date: October 10
Location: Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam

Whether you have lived here for 10 days or 10 years, make sure you keep Sunday, 10 October free on your calendars for this once-a-year opportunity.

“i am not a tourist” 2010 will be an interactive extravaganza of experts and companies specialising in expatriate life, workshops, networking and entertainment.

90 exhibitors to offer you a helping hand
Have a chat with a recruitment agent, get a word of advice on house hunting, compare universities for your master’s degree, join a group or club or just take the chance to mix with thousands of like minded internationals.

Get invaluable information about surviving abroad
Attend seminars on landing that perfect job, taxation, setting up a business, acclimatising to a new culture or even personal styling, and enjoy superb entertainment and networking opportunities. The programme includes workshops on, salsa, improv comedy, writing and chocolate making as well as on-stage performances and a SpeedDate. And don't hesitate to bring your family along, as we have a dedicated kids corner, managed by the professional staff of CompaNanny!

Get your FREE tickets now at: www.expatica.com/iamnotatourist.