Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us at Upstate International!
We are excited to welcome 2026 and grateful to begin a new year with such a vibrant, curious, and engaged community.
We are kicking things off this Sunday, January 11, with our King’s Cake Celebration in partnership with Alliance Française.
Language classes for the winter session begin soon, and seats are already filling. We are thrilled to offer 34 classes across 9 languages, including French, Spanish, English, Russian, Japanese, Italian, American Sign Language, German, and Persian. If you’re considering enrollment, now is the perfect time to sign up.
Members receive deep discounts on language classes. Be sure to check that your membership is current, renew, or join to enjoy the discount and save. In addition to our Gateway, Crossroads, and World Horizon level memberships and family options, we also offer reduced fee and free membership scholarships so that membership is accessible to everyone.
Many favorite events En clubs are restarting or continuing this year, including Book Club, the Retired Expat Luncheon, UIWG activities, Conversation Clubs, World Affairs Council events, and more. These programs remain at the heart of what we do, and we are excited to continue their growth.
Looking ahead, we are excited to build on our mission by creating new opportunities for events, programs, and meaningful cultural exchange. We look forward to sharing another year of learning and connection!
Warm wishes,
Upstate International
Laura, Linley, Jamaica, Alice, and Krystiane
We are Hiring
Twee functies: algemeen directeur en communicatiemanager
The search for a permanent Executive Director is underway! We seek a talented nonprofit professional with honed skills and experience in leadership, fundraising and development, organizational management, and a sincere desire to build an international presence in Upstate. Contact the Zoekcommissie voor de directeur voor informatie.
UI is op zoek naar een communicatiemanager met creatieve en enthousiaste ervaring in public relations, marketing, ledenrelaties en meer. Neem contact op met de interim uitvoerend directeur voor informatie.
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Here’s a Quick Reminder
Chinese Conversation Club will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, upstairs at UI in Classroom 4.
🍴 Cultural Recipes: Easy Amazing Shakshuka
What You’ll Be Making
Shakshuka is a vibrant one-pan dish of eggs poached in a simmering tomato and pepper sauce. It’s hearty, healthy, vegetarian, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients You’ll Need (for about 4 servings):
Tomatoes (fresh or canned) | Bell peppers | Onion | Garlic | Olive oil | Eggs |
Spices (typically paprika, cumin, salt, pepper) |Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) | Optional: Feta cheese or chili flakes for extra flavor.
Quick Steps:
Sauté veggies: Cook chopped onions, garlic, and bell peppers in olive oil until soft.
Build the sauce: Add tomatoes and spices; simmer until thick and flavorful.
Add eggs: Make small wells in the sauce, crack in eggs, and cover to poach until set.
Garnish & serve: Sprinkle herbs (and feta if using) and serve with crusty bread or pita.
Cultural & Community
Shakshuka has roots in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, especially in countries like Tunisia and Israel. It’s traditionally a communal dish, meant to be shared straight from the pan, reflecting a culture of sharing and hospitality. The bold tomato and spice base highlights Mediterranean flavors and makes it a global favorite beyond its birthplace.
Why It Matters for Your Table
This dish is perfect for home cooks of all levels: minimal prep, big flavor, and adaptable to dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian or extra spicy). It’s a simple way to connect with a global tradition of relaxed, shared meals in your own kitchen.
🗓️ Aankomende evenementen
Jaarlijkse Koningstaartviering
📅 Datum: Zondag 11 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 14:00 – 16:00
📍 Locatie: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville SC, 29601
La Fête des Rois (Feest der Koningen) Georganiseerd door: Upstate International (UI) In samenwerking met Alliance Française du Piedmont De Koningstaart viert…
UIWG Koffie en knutselen!
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 13 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 10:00 - 12:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Upstate International
📍 9 S. Memminger St. Greenville SC, 29687
Upstate International Women's Group: Doe mee met deze nieuwe activiteit! Dit is geen workshop, maar een manier om het handwerkproject dat je bent begonnen af te maken…
UIWG – Ladies Night Out at Amaravati Indian Cuisine
📅 Datum: Thursday, January 15, 2026
🕐 Tijd: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Locatie: Amaravati Indiase keuken
📍 9 Hendrix drive, Greenville SC 29607
Upstate International Women’s Group Join us for an amazing Ladies’ Night Out! Join us for a night of flavor, laughter, and connection at Amaravati I…
UIWG – Koffie bij Panera Bread
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 20 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 10:00 - 12:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Panera Bread
📍 1125 Woodruff Rd #1705, Greenville, SC 29607
Koffie van de Upstate International Women's Group bij Panera Bread aan Woodruff Road (Shops at Greenridge). Zorg dat je lid wordt van de Upstate International Women's Group…
Lange wandeling over het moeraskonijnenpad.
📅 Datum: Dinsdag 27 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 9:00 - 13:30 uur
📍 Locatie: Dierentuin van Greenville
📍 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601
Internationale vrouwengroep Upstate: Maak een lange wandeling over de Swamp Rabbit Trail. We beginnen bij de dierentuin en lopen naar het Swamp Rabbit Café voor een…
UIWG – Lunch bij Jasmine Kitchen
📅 Datum: Woensdag 28 januari 2026
🕐 Tijd: 11:45 - 13:00 uur
📍 Locatie: Jasmijn Keuken
📍 503 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605
Ontmoet de Internationale Vrouwengroep van Upstate New York bij Jasmine Kitchen voor een heerlijke lunch met vriendinnen! Het eten is er altijd heerlijk…
Bijeenkomst van de UI-boekenclub
📅 Datum: Monday, February 9, 2026
🕐 Tijd: 19:00 – 21:00
📍 Locatie: De locatie wordt na aanmelding doorgegeven.
Book: The Lion Women of Tehran | Author: Marjan Kamali | February 9, 2026 In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untim…
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