Newsletter Summer 2008

NEW IN THE NEWS

Congratulations to our Director Charlene Fideler! She has just been awarded the prestigious title of VOLUNTEER of the YEAR by the American Womens’ Club of Luxembourg for 2008. “This is a rare occasion where someone is acknowledged for their contribution to the community and I am extremely honored to receive this local recognition by such a wonderful group of people.” She commented at the luncheon held last June.



LUXEMBOURG CULTURE TIP

The “ Shouberfouer “ fair in the city center is one of my favorite times of the year. People are out and about till all hours of the morning – just like a real “big city” and the food stands and games are open past one o’clock in the morning. It’s a funny name pronounced <> sounds like flower but without the L…
It starts near the end of August and runs about 3 weeks until the school term begins first week of September.
Its similar to a mini-Octoberfest in Munich Germany but if possible - you should definitely try to attend that too.

THE PLACE 2 B

Where are you going out tonight? Any cool event nearby? Have you heard about a new club to try? This section is dedicated to all our young international clients and friends to share where is hip and fun, and give each other trends around the local scene.
I recently attended the opening of a disco/ restaurant near the northern village called --






INTERESTING INFO

In October this year a worldwide relocation forum will be held in Washington DC USA. It is the annual international event for the ERC. Integreat has been a proud member of this organization for 10 years and visits a different US city destination to receive important updates in the industry and upgrade services and certifications for the ever changing market.

Throughout Luxembourg, the radar positions of the street sites where the police stand checking speed limits are posted on the web and in the newspapers the day before and the day of the control points for the morning, midday and evenings.

You can purchase a pay as you go mobile phone number in Luxembourg at any presse shop ( even the airport and train station ) which is directly transferable and usable for local calls. We offer this to all our clients upon arrival in Luxembourg and provide cost savings the minute you enter.




HAVE YOU HEARD?

In Belgium, shopping center Parc Hydrion (where atomic kids is located) there is a black light mini golf center. Very creative – worth giving a try… http://www.goolfy.com/

Agendalux.lu gives the events around the country and lists the genre and the place by date and title but in French.





TAKE TIME TO DO SOMETHING GREAT

Integreat has taken interest in supporting the group “Friends of Gambia”. The local charity is currently searching financial contribution to send a container over this summer for items and reserves for the new school and the orphanage being built at present. We encourage anyone interested to contact us at the Integreat office for your participation and/or your ideas.








LUXEMBOURG HOLIDAYS

For your reference here are the local holidays coming up during the next months. All local shops and banks will be closed on these days:
June 23rd – Luxembourg National Day (celebrated the night before)
July 14th – France National Day (holiday in France only)
July 21st– Belgium National Day (holiday in Belgium only)
August 15th - Assumption