Welcome to the Y International Program! Designed for Americans & Internationals living in the New River Valley. Provides an opportunity to meet Americans. Chance to learn about life in our community. Opportunities to learn about U.S. culture. All religions and nationalities are welcome; this program has no religious affiliation. All International Programs are free of charge and provide free child care/nursery.
"Mornings" Program    Friendship - Information          Education - Service      Join us Wednesday September 3rd at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church at 9:30AM    "Mornings" meets weekly on Wednesdays to bring international people and Americans together for friendship and support.   "Mornings" is free and registration is not required. Children are welcome and child care/nursery is provided.     At "Mornings" you can: Practice and Improve your English. Learn about American culture and customs.  Meet Families from around the world and learn about their culture. Ask questions and get help in finding your way around town. Enjoy new friendships.    Where: Fellowship Hall at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. Corner of Toms Creek and Prices Fork Roads. When: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   For more information contact Ali Havrilla at 540-961-9622  or by email at aliana@vtymca.org	English Conversation Classes will resume in the Fall These weekly classes are for Internationals who want to learn English or improve their English language skills. Besides having conversations on diverse topics, simple writing tasks, pronunciation and grammar will also be taught. Children are welcome! Child care/nursery is provided.       Classes Meet in Blacksburg    Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to Noon          Cranwell International Center         End of Clay Street --         Behind Virginia Tech tennis courts       Thursdays 6:30-7:30PM          Oasis International Food Market          Instructor: Caroline Melton   For more information contact 540-961-9622
Do you need house-hold items, clothes, computers, children's toys? Visit the YMCA Thrift Shop now at 1000 North Main Street, Blacksburg, (bus stop just past Progress Street going north). We have moved into our new, beautifully renovated Y Center.	Movie Club is Discontinued until Fall 2008 The Movie Club meets every other Friday at 10:00 am. We will show a selection of American and International films. A discussion will follow.  Please join us at the Cranwell International Center (behind the tennis courts on Washington Street)! Children are welcome!
Volunteer! It's Fun!    A variety of opportunities are available for volunteers, including tutoring in English, presenting a program or craft, sharing a slide show, or just offering your friendship. Volunteer schedules are very flexible and can be fit to your preference.
Helpful Web Site Links Blacksburg Bus Schedule  http://www.btransit.org/cms.php/ Babelfish is FREE! This site is very helpful because it will translate words for you! http://babelfish.altavista.com/ Freetranslation is Free, too! http://freetranslation.com/