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International Festival & Potluck - Nov 20, 2026

10/20/2025 11:11 am

You're invited!  

The International Festival & Potluck is an annual celebration of our diverse Morse School community, organized by the Friends of the Morse School.  

Details

When: Friday, November 20, 2026

Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (set-up at 5:30 PM; clean up until 8:30 PM)

Where: Morse School

 

>>REWIND! Watch the Instagram Reel from the 2025 Event

 

💟 VOLUNTEERING 

It takes a village to put on this event and THANK YOU in advance for signing up!

 

Most volunteer slots are only 30 minutes so you will have plenty of time to help out AND enjoy the event with your family!
 
Sign up to volunteer HERE - you can choose from set-up, clean-up, staffing activities, managing food, and more!

 

LOGISTICS

🌎 POTLUCK DINNER

Bring a dish to share that represents your culture or family. 

  1. Cook something, buy something, whatever works for you.
  2. Bring the food with you when you arrive between 5:45-6:00 PM if possible. If the dish should be served warm, please bring it already heated. We are not able to warm dishes on site. Please do NOT drop off early.
  3. Print & fill out this ingredient card in advance, or grab one when you arrive.

    🍽 Volunteers will show you where to put your dish when you arrive.
    🍽 Serving utensils will be provided. Plates and bowls will be provided for attendees.
    🍽 We recommend bringing enough food for 8-10 servings.

 

🌍 ACTIVITIES 

Stamping craft. Face painting. Tattoo station. Calligraphy. Collaborative weaving. Circuit board station. Lego station. Animals from around the world game. World Cup sports. And more!

>> Volunteers needed to staff the activities! Do you have an idea for an activity station? Email hannah@friendsofmorse.org.

 

🌏 ENTERTAINMENT

We are excited to announce that this year's International Festival will feature a Taiko drumming performance by Odaiko New England! The performance will begin at 7:30 PM.

>> Interested in sponsoring all or part of the entertainment? Email hello@friendsofmorse.org 

 

 

Do you have questions about the International Festival & Potluck? Please contact Hannah Hinzman (hannah@friendsofmorse.org) and Tien-Tien Chan (tientien@friendsofmorse.org), Co-Chairs of the International Festival & Potluck. 

 

Want to stay up-to-date with FMS events and activities?

• Contact us: hello@friendsofmorse.org

• Social media: @FriendsOfTheMorseSchool on Facebook and Instagram

• Email list sign up

• Calendar

 

Signing up is free and we don't collect dues; all donations are optional and appreciated. Our website and emails are available in any language supported by Google Translate. We send emails just once a week (usually).