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    <post_id>53</post_id>
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    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour Mai]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[May is here, bringing longer days, extra sunshine, and just enough pollen to keep life spicy. As everything blooms, so does our calendar:
packed with special highlights, your favorite monthly clubs, and a few events you’ll want to claim early… before your schedule mysteriously
fills itself (it happens to the best of us).]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-mai/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-30 17:42:34</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>50</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour Avril]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[As spring tiptoes into North Carolina (pollen and all), we’re sending you slightly wine-tinted greetings from Bordeaux! Our fearless little group is busy conjugating verbs at the local Alliance Française, accidentally lingering at cafés, and conducting very serious research
on local culture and vintages in the region. <br />
In this April edition, we’re pouring you a cheerful blend of upcoming events:]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-avril/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-01 08:49:03</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>48</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour Mars]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[As spring starts flirting with winter (and winter keeps sending mixed signals), we all feel that irrational burst of optimism: <em>This</em> is
	the month we reorganize the closet, drink more water, and say yes to new adventures. It’s the perfect season for fresh experiences and global discoveries (the kind that doesn’t require three tiny travel-sized toiletries).<br />
	<br />]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.afraleigh.org/media/website_posts/48/chick.jpeg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-mars/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-02-25 13:02:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>47</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour Février]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[February is around the corner, dragging an Arctic souvenir behind it.  While the weather insists on freezing everything in sight, we’re
choosing to lean into the season: bundling up dramatically, lingering indoors on purpose, cancelling plans enthusiastically, and
declaring this level of cold is not only seasonal, but chic. Très chic.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-fevrier/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-29 14:32:34</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>44</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour 2026]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[As the new year kicks off, we’re delighted to keep sharing life’s simplest pleasures with you: the French language, its culture, and plenty
	of good food, good films, and even better company. Think of this as the one resolution you’re <em>meant</em> to keep - or at least cleverly get around.<br />
	<br />
	<br />
	<strong></strong><br />]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-2026/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-01-03 17:59:36</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>41</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour Décembre]]></post_title>
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						' Tis the season of twinkling lights, elastic waistbands, and pretending the cookie tin is “for guests.”<br />
						As the days get shorter and the to-do lists get longer, we’ve planned a month of festive community moments, French flair, and a few
						opportunities to hopefully learn something new.<br />
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-decembre/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-01 15:47:47</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>40</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Bonjour Novembre]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[November is here; the month when sweaters crawl out of hibernation and daylight saving time reminds us that someone, somewhere, really
	needed more coffee when they came up with the idea. As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re feeling extra grateful for you, our amazing students
	and members, who help us celebrate French language and culture across North Carolina.

<br /><br />]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/bonjour-novembre/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-11-20 18:06:34</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>37</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[October Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who joined us at the General Assembly yesterday! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new ones.
	Your energy, curiosity, and support mean everything to us; we hope you left feeling inspired.  

<br /><br />
	Now, on to October... <br />
	
<br /><br />
<br />]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/october-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-09-29 13:58:59</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>36</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[September Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[September in North Carolina is that funny in-between month; you leave the house in a hoodie and regret it by noon. It’s also the month
when routines settle back in after summer adventures, making it a perfect time to reconnect with the Alliance, discover new events, and
sprinkle a little French flair onto your fall calendar.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/september-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-09-02 18:40:52</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>34</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[August Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Here comes August: Lazy afternoons, lingering sunshine, and that subtle sense that fall is lurking just around the corner... but
we’re not giving in just yet!]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/august-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-01 04:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>31</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[July Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[July is bursting with celebrations on both sides of the Atlantic: Independence Day in the U.S. on July 4th, and Bastille Day in France on
July 14th. At Alliance Française, we’re embracing this double dose of liberté with events that blend French flair and American cheer.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/july-nesletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-30 20:52:48</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>28</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[June Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[June arrives like a deep breath at the start of summer; warm, bright, and full of possibility. .]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.afraleigh.org/media/website_posts/28/TAL-abbeye-de-senanque.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/june-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-05-27 15:51:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>24</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[May Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Hello and Happy May!
<br /><br />
	Spring is officially in full swing, and it’s the perfect season for fresh ideas, new adventures, and maybe a few lost sunglasses along the
	way.  Whether you’re planning backyard barbecues, hunting for the perfect Mother’s Day card, or just enjoying the longer days, we hope
	you’ll find plenty of reasons to smile this month at your <strong>Alliance Française</strong>.

<br /><br />
	<br />
	]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/may-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-04-29 18:02:57</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>23</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[April Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Winter is officially in the rearview mirror - sort of.
<br /><br />
	The French have a saying: <em>"En avril, ne te découvre pas d'un fil,"</em> which translates to <em>"In April, don’t take off
	a single thread."</em> In
	other words, don’t even think about putting away that winter coat just yet!

<br /><br />No matter the forecast, we have a full lineup of events to keep you engaged this month.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/april-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-03-28 19:42:06</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>22</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[March Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[March has arrived, bringing with it the promise of spring and all things fresh and new. From celebrating International Women’s Day to the
	underrated joy of daylight saving time (who doesn’t love losing an hour of sleep?), this month is packed with excitement and we've got
	you covered.
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/march-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-27 15:38:54</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>19</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[February 2025]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Happy February! The month of love, crêpes, and cozy vibes... Whether you’re a fan of Valentine’s or just in it for the chance to indulge in a
bit more comfort food, we’ve got plenty to keep you excited this month.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/february-2025/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-01-30 16:03:23</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>17</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[January 2025 Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[As we wrap up this year, I just want to take a moment to send a HUGE <strong>Thank You</strong> to our amazing
members!  ]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/january-2025-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-12-30 21:28:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>16</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[December 2024 Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Ah, December, the month when time seems to fly by, the weather grows chillier, and we start to wonder if we’ve been naughty or nice. One
thing we can always count on is the chance to gather, celebrate, and share in some holiday cheer.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/december-2024-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-11-21 17:38:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>5</post_id>
    <post_category_id>3</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[November Newsletter]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Dear Members,
<br /><br />
	This November, the Alliance is thrilled to offer you a delightful distraction from the election chaos - because sometimes, a break from the
	noise is exactly what we all need. 
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.afraleigh.org/resources/newsletter/november-newsletter/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-11-03 19:01:57</post_date>
  </posts>
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