Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (AFICE) is looking for individuals to work as Community Representatives, who will find host families for international students and will work with them and their families. Call Anne Ring, 866.462.3423.AFS-USA’s YES program (Youth Exchange and Study) is looking for host families for exchange students in the Santa Monica areaThis program is designed to build bridges of understanding through high school student exchanges between the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populations. In addition to host families, AFS needs people who are interested in becoming volunteer liaisons to work locally with families and their hosted students. Anyone interested in learning more about hosting or volunteering with AFS should visit afs.org/usa/hostfamily or call 1.800.AFS.INFO.Children’s After School Theater (CAST) at First United Methodist Church is auditioning children for their production of Annie! Jr. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 2, 4-6pm. $100 activity fee is being asked. Scholarships are available. For more information, please contact Rev. Camille Mattick at 310.393-8258 or camille.mattick@santamonicaumc.org.Forget your troubles with Free Salsa Dancing Nights after 9pm!!! Salsa Wednesdays at Club Main, 2941 Main St, also Salsa fun fiestas Fridays, & Sundays at Isabelle’s Dance Club Atmosphere Academy at 1334 Lincoln Blvd. Salsa Lessons available at both locations at 7:30pm for Beg & Intermediates with Isabelle and/or Ricky. $15.00 for a 90 minute class. For details isabellesalsa.com, 310.392.3493..
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