An informal social club for German speakers in Central Indiana

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Saenger Chor

Hello. I'm a member of the Indianapolis Saenger Chor and I'd like to invite any singers to check us out. We rehearse at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at our clubhouse, 1824 W. 15th St. Continue

Added by Jane Bostwick on June 22, 2010 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Thank you for mentioning the Jasper Strassenfest. Our annual German street festival will beging on Thursday August 5th, with opening ceremonies starting at 6:15pm and the Strassenfest will continue thru Sunday August 8th.Friday we open the Fest again at 5:00, and Saturday we open at 11:00 with our food booths. each night we are there until 11:00pm, except our Beir Gaarden is open until midnight. Sunday we are limited on what is happeing that day, we do have a German Polka Mass, and a German H

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Added by Bridgette Jarboe on June 14, 2010 at 9:32am — No Comments

Food!

I haven't ordered from them yet, but I enjoy browsing the website! All kinds of German and european foods.

http://www.eurofoodimports.com/

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Added by Michael Tressler on May 19, 2010 at 12:45am — No Comments

500 Festival

Mann o mann auf was hatte ich mich da nur eingelassen... Hab beim Mini Marathon mitgemacht und natuerlich auch beendet... bin mit persoenlicher zeit von 2:48:30 durchs Ziel gekommen...
Jetzt bin ich total kaputt und muss mich erholen.

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Added by Ludwig Hemgesberg on May 8, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Green Card

Endlich ist es soweit.... es ist passiert.... hat lange genug gedauert.... wurde auch langsam Zeit.....
warum das nur solange gedauert hat??? worauf haben die nur gewartet???

Meine neue GC ist endlich da....

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Added by Ludwig Hemgesberg on April 22, 2010 at 4:22pm — No Comments

German Bread

Hi, I am new here. I just moved from Berlin, Germany to Indy. Does anybody know where I can get german bread in Indy. Thank You! ;)
Sigrid Continue

Added by Sigrid Wallace on April 13, 2010 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

One Week Total Immersion German Conversation Course and One Week German Service Learning Course at the University of Indianapolis (Summer 2010)

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Indianapolis offers the following courses during the summer of 2010:

The Department of Modern Languages at the University of Indianapolis will offer its third total immersion course in German conversation (German 311) in the summer of 2010.

Classes will meet for ONE WEEK (June 14th - June 18th, 2010; 2 credits) from 8:00 AM - 1:50 PM. Topics will include on campus and off campus activities such as a German tour of the IMA… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on March 15, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Nothing for ungood

Hier die Webseite, von der ich vor eine Weile sprach. Sehr lesenswert! Viel Spass!

http://nothingforungood.com/

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Added by Claudia Spaulding on February 16, 2010 at 9:37pm — No Comments

Gerald is forgeting his German!

Greetings, my name is Gerald. Including the time I spent in the military, I lived in Heidelberg, Germany for a total of twenty-six years. I took a few night courses at the Univ. of Maryland to learn the proper way to speak German. I have been living back in the U.S. for about fifteen years and I am very sad that I am starting to forget the German language, mainly because I do not practice. I am hoping that at some point I can show up and attempt a conversation with anyone that will grant me the… Continue

Added by Gerald Draper on January 11, 2010 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Exchange Student Host Family

Open your Home and Hearts to German students or any International Student! Share your home and your lifestyle with a CIEE international high school student! Become a CIEE Host Family! Families with or without children, as well as responsible single adults can become volunteer host families. All that is required of our hosting families is that they can provide a warm and loving environment for our students and are interested in encouraging the student to become an active member of their family… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on November 21, 2009 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Lilly to sell Lafayette plant to German firm

From the Indianapolis Business Journal - Eli Lilly and Co. will sell its manufacturing plant in Lafayette to a German company in its first major move toward reducing its work force by 5,500 employees and cutting its operating expenses by $1 billion. Indianapolis-based Lilly signed a nine-year contract with the buyer, Evonik Industries AG, to supply Lilly with the active pharmaceutical ingredients the plant makes. Evonik will offer jobs to the nearly 700 full-time employees at the plant. "The e… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on October 15, 2009 at 6:51am — No Comments

Midwest Oktoberfests

The Chicago Sun Times wrote and article about the best Oktoberfests in the Midwest. Seymour, Indiana made the list. Click to see the full article. Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on September 17, 2009 at 7:58am — No Comments

German School

Dear Parents and Students, We hope you all enjoyed a nice leisurely summer and are ready for German School. Classes will start again on September 26 and end on December 12, with a break on October 24 for Fall Break, as well as on Thanksgiving weekend. Please find attached the flyer for the Fall semester, along with a registration form. For planning purposes, please submit your application by September 18. We plan to have the following classes available: * Pre-School: Missy Redding * Pre-K/Kin… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on September 5, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

German instructor at North White High School in Monon, Indiana

We are still searching for a German instructor at North White High School in Monon, Indiana . If you know of anyone please send them my way. Jeff Jones, Principal NorthWhite High School 310 East Broadway Monon, Indiana 47959 Phone-(219)-253-6638 Fax -(219)-253-7004 jjones@nwhite.k12.in.us Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on August 21, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments

German-American Day Essay Contest

German-American Day Essay Contest Deadline: October 6, 2009 Prizes: 1st prize: $ 200.00 2nd prize: $ 100.00 3rd prize: $ 50.00 Several prizes for runner-ups Topic: “German-American Friendships 20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall” On the occasion of German-American Day (October 6), the Indiana German Heritage Society is sponsoring an essay contest for Indiana High School students at any level. Participants do not have to be taking a German class in order to be eligible. The 2009 topic… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on August 21, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Our new Maibaum is up! (Louisville German-American Club)

After many months of planning and fund raising we are proud to announce that our new Maibaum is up! And it is beautiful! Please see the photo. The dedication will be held on Sunday, October 4, at 2:30 pm with dinner to follow. Details will be announced in our September-October newsletter. Please… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on August 21, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

GAK Oktoberfest needs your help

You guessed it, it’s nitty-gritty Oktoberfest time and YOU are needed. Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. Whether it is selling tickets, working the gate, dishing out kraut, or pulling beer this is your chance to contribute to your Klub in the most enjoyable way possible. This is your best opportunity to renew old acquaintances, make new friends, or get away from your spouse. All you have to do is call the Klub or myself and we can find something for you to do. - Chuck Kemp 317/888-69… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on August 12, 2009 at 10:53am — No Comments

In Search of the Great Wiener Schnitzel

I am pretty much a sucker for the Wiener Schnitzel, that breaded and pan fried wonder. Wikipedia has a nice article about Vienna's finest food export (or did it really come from Milan?). As I travel throughout North America… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on June 26, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

German Renewable Energy Company Picks Delaware County for North American Headquarters

YORKTOWN, Ind. (June 12, 2009) - VAT-Getriebetechnik (VAT), an international manufacturer of wind turbines and renewable energy-powered lighting systems, announced today the company's plans to locate its U.S. headquarters and first North American manufacturing and service facility here, creating more than 120 new jobs by 2011. The company, a provider of vertical vane wind turbines and solar-and-wind powered street lighting for municipal or neighborhood use, will invest $3.3 million to locate it… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on June 20, 2009 at 11:25pm — No Comments

6-week German course

Want to learn more about German culture and improve your speaking skills at the same time? Come join us!! The Indiana German Heritage Society offers a course for you to improve your communicative skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at the historic Athenaeum building downtown. 6-week German course Intermediate level Kultur und Konversation At the Athenaeum (Max Kade Room) 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis Dates: Mondays, starting June 29, 2009 (6 weeks) 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. Cost: $ 80.0… Continue

Added by Michael Tressler on June 16, 2009 at 9:18am — 1 Comment