BIG Thank you to everyone who followed our Christmas journey. The very first IWCR Advent calendar took us all on a daily fun-filled journey with cultural experiences from around the world from Dec 1st until 24th. You like to re-open some of the doors and watch one of the many videos again? Scroll through our […]
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With great pleasure we present to you this special photo series which will be exhibited at the Rīgas Jūgendstila Centrs. The plan is to exhibit from January 29th until March 7th, 2021, but we will carefully watch the development and applying rules. (more about the museum: http://www.jugendstils.riga.lv/eng/) This fundraiser is a cultural event part of […]
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Tiešsaistes izsole – iepirkšanās pirms Ziemassvētkiem no 6. – 11.decembrim IWCR Online Auction. CLOSED. Thank you very much for taking on an important role and placing many bids for local charity organizations! All highest bidder will be contacted on Saturday, Dec 12th. Please settle your payment accordingly until Monday, December 14th, 2020 at 11.00am. Virtuālā […]
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Rotas ar vārdiem – ideja dzimusi Latvijas Nacionālajā bibliotēkā. IWCR: Could you tell us a little about VERBA, your philosophy and company values? VERBA (“words” in Latin) is a jewellery brand by the Latvian designer Anna Fanigina. This year VERBA is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Words are the main source of inspiration to make jewellery, and each piece has an inscription in Latin or Ancient Greek. The […]
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With its mission “We aim to sustainably bring the power of sport to everyone, everywhere” Decathlon just opened its first store in Latvia in October 2020. Decathlon has 1,647 stores in 57 countries across the world. We are very grateful to store leader Jordane Czapski, and her team supporting our cause. We met virtually with […]
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Canada produces 85 percent of the world’s maple syrup. With forests brimming with majestic red, black and sugar maples. Maple syrup has long been part of Canada’s cultural fabric. The country’s indigenous peoples taught the early European settlers how to harvest sap and boil it to make maple syrup. Today, Canadian maple syrup is exported […]
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Dear members, Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people? The IWCR Book Club gest together monthly to learn something new, bond with members, catch up with friends, and meet new people. Please join the Book Club in July to discuss “Americanah, a Novel” by Chimamanda Adichie. In our July 6th […]
Dear ladies, We are very pleased to announce IWCR’s first Charity Drive for 2021. Our charities are very excited and thankful that we can finally hold this for them. If you are currently clearing out your cupboards please think of how your items could be treasure for someone else. Donate your gently used clothes, kitchen items, […]
ZOOM LINK BELOW THE ARTICLE! Dear all, We are inviting you to a social event generously hosted by our lovely member and Charity Coordinator Kristine Dalina who, as you may know, has an Australian-Latvian background. Kristine invites you to cook a typical Australian meal, Aussie Meat Pie, with her and her husband Peteris. You may also […]
Dear all! After a month break, you are invited to join April Meet and Greet. Join to socialize with your friends to get updates of each others lives during the ongoing lockdwon times. Cheer yourself up with a little chit-chat over your own cup of coffee hoping for an in-person get-together in the near future! […]
The International Women’s Club of Riga is an international group of women offering friendship and supporting local charities. Our members benefit from our various activities throughout the year like conversation groups, social tours, lunches, monthly meet and greets, or charity work with local organizations. The Annual General Meeting for IWCR was held in early March […]
Dear ladies, After long preparations and thanks to the change in Covid-19 restrictions, we have the pleasure to inform you that you now have a chance to purchase items made by our skilled and enthusiastic members working together in IWCR handicraft group. The items will be available at M50 shop on Miera iela 17 in […]
Dear Members! IWCR would like to try a little experiment. Many are really missing opportunities to meet, and restrictions mean we are limited in what we can do. In addition many of us are leaving over summer, and new people will arrive – so those staying behind, or moving here during the pandemic can find […]
Dear all, We are pleased to continue our online cooking evenings so successfully started by Kristine almost a month ago. This time, it´s our new president Gabriella who invites you to a culinary evening with Danish and Swedish flavors and, should you wish so, a glass of accompanying wine of your choice (sorry, no grapes […]