Oct
4
Wed
AGP Traveling Stammtisch and German Dinner in Northport @ Rolf's Cafe & Bistro
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

ome join us for AGP traveling “Stammtisch” and German Dinner:

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Rolf’s Café & Bistro, Northport

Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for others to practice their German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month is in Birmingham).

Rolf, owner of Rolf’s Café & Bistro will be serving up a German sampler plate including a pretzel. 

Register here!

 

Oct
7
Sat
AGP Young Professionals – Social Hour at Ghost Train Brewing Co.’s First Annual Oktoberfest @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39) – social hour:

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

1 pm to 3 pm
Come and go as you please and feel free to bring friends and family

Ghost Train Brewing Company
Birmingham

Come out to network and experience a piece of Oktoberfest hosted by Ghost Train Brewing Co, AlabamaGermany Partnership, German Food, Gifts and More, and Huntsville’s Little German Band.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of authentic German foods, German beer, and fun games and events. There will be events all throughout the day starting at 11 am with the Firkin Tapping Ceremony and ending at 6 pm with the German Spelling Bee. 

During our social hour, the following events will take place:

1:00 pm – Stein Hoist #1 – Think you’re good at holding your booze? Show up early and sign up for your chance to take home the glory.

2:00 pm – Huntsville’s Little German Band – Get ready to oompah your roompa with authentic German music!

3:00 pm – Stein Hoist Heat #2 

Please dress comfortably. Feel free to dust off your lederhosen or dirndl if you have either. 

Here is what Ghost Train Brewing Co. has in store for their first Oktoberfest:

https://ghosttrainbrewing.com/coming_up/oktoberfest/

Make sure to register (free) so we can let you know the day before how to find the group. Hope to see you in Birmingham for Oktoberfest. Please note everyone can attend the Oktoberfest no matter what age at anytime on their own. 

 

AGP Young Professionals Social Hour at Ghost Train Brewing Co.’s First Annual Oktoberfest @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 t0 39) – social hour:

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

1 pm to 3 pm
Come and go as you please and feel free to bring friends and family

Ghost Train Brewing Company
Birmingham

Come out to network and experience a piece of Oktoberfest hosted by Ghost Train Brewing Co, AlabamaGermany Partnership, German Food, Gifts and More, and Huntsville’s Little German Band.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of authentic German foods, German beer, and fun games and events. There will be events all throughout the day starting at 11 am with the Firkin Tapping Ceremony and ending at 6 pm with the German Spelling Bee. 

During our social hour, the following events will take place:

1:00 pm – Stein Hoist #1 – Think you’re good at holding your booze? Show up early and sign up for your chance to take home the glory.

2:00 pm – Huntsville’s Little German Band – Get ready to oompah your roompa with authentic German music!

3:00 pm – Stein Hoist Heat #2 

Please dress comfortably. Feel free to dust off your lederhosen or dirndl if you have either. 

Here is what Ghost Train Brewing Co. has in store for their first Oktoberfest:

https://ghosttrainbrewing.com/coming_up/oktoberfest/

Make sure to register (free) so we can let you know the day before how to find the group. Hope to see you in Birmingham for Oktoberfest. Please note everyone can attend the Oktoberfest no matter what age at anytime on their own. 

REGISTER HERE!!! 

The Young Professionals group is under the AlabamaGermany Partnership umbrella. Its members are interns, co-op or employees of either an Alabama-Germany company or institution. The age requirement is 17 to 39. This also includes college students, grad students studying German language, international business, science and engineering. The group will promote international education, individual career development and promotion of Alabama-German companies and workforce development. Learn more about the group here. 
Nov
2
Thu
AGP Young Professionals Event at Brose Tuscaloosa @ Brose Tuscaloosa
Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39) for German company visit:

Thursday, November 2, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Brose Tuscaloosa, Inc.
Vance

The German comapny Brose will be opeing their doors to the AGP Young Professionals. This is a free event and an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about this industry (automotive supplier), their operations and career opportunities. 

Brose is the fourth-largest family-owned automotive supplier. Every second a new car worldwide is equipped with at least one Brose product. Including the joint venture Brose Sitech, the company employs around 32,000 people at 68 locations in 24 countries. With numerous patent applications per year, Brose is one of Germany’s most innovative companies. The core competence of Brose is the synthesis of mechanical, electrical, electronic and sensor systems. Their mechatronics expertise increases vehicle comfort, safety and efficiency.

More information & Registration

Nov
7
Tue
AGP Webinar 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift @ Zoom Webinar
Nov 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for a presentation by Don Smith, recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift: 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

The airlift started in June of 1948 and ended in May of 1949.  Much has been written and said about the American efforts in the Berlin Airlift.  Don Smith, author of Steinstuecken: A Little Pocket of Freedom will talk about the German (and especially West Berlin) contribution to the Western Allies’ efforts to break the Berlin Blockade.  What specific challenges did the people of West Berlin face, and how did they overcome those challenges?  What kinds of threats did West Berliners face from the Soviet forces that surrounded their city?  What did they do to help make the Airlift a success?  Who were the West Berlin heroes of the Airlift crisis?  This presentation will cover all those topics.
Nov
8
Wed
AGP Stammtisch in Birmingham @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Nov 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come join us for the last AGP “Stammtisch” this year:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ghost Train Brewery, Birmingham – PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION! 

Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month will be in Birmingham).

What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.

Dec
8
Fri
AGP Young Professionals Event at Christkindlmarkt in Cullman @ Depot Park
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join the AGP Young Professionals (age 17 to 39) for the Cullman Christkindlmarkt:

Friday, December 8, 2023

5:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

Depot Park, Cullman

Please join us for a festive evening at the Cullman Christkindlmarket to celebrate the Holiday season. Cullman’s cherished tradition takes inspiration from German Christmas markets and blends tradition with Cullman’s cherished southern community values. Beyond the authentic German handcrafted treasures such as German smokers, nutcrackers, and pyramids, visitors can expect a delightful culinary journey to Germany.  

We will have two different meeting times to accommodate anyone that might not be able to leave until the end of business day.

Dec
13
Wed
AGP German Holiday Goose Dinner @ Grand Bohemian Hotel in Moutain Brook/Birmingham
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us:

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m 

Grand Bohemian Hotel, Mountain Brook/Birmingham

Per tradition we have partnered up again this year with German General Manager Jörg Wesche of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook (Birmingham) to create a German Holiday Dinner. Please join us for a festive evening at the Grand Bohemian Hotel. Allow us to take your taste buds on a voyage to Germany as the Chef prepares a traditional Goose Feast for you.  We invite you to relish in a delectable three-course menu perfectly accompanied with beer and wine. Aromatic dishes reminiscent of a warm hearth in the cool of winter will transport your senses to another place and time.  Checkout the menu and register! 

Jan
10
Wed
AGP Webinar: Alabama’s Workforce: Status and Solutions @ Webinar
Jan 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a discussion of the state’s key challenges and opportunities in the workforce arena: 

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar

We will discuss some of Alabama’s nationally acclaimed solutions including Governor Ivey’s Success+ Plan, expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning, and the newly launched Talent Triad. We will also cover the states workforce figures and what they mean including the labor force participation rate. 
 
Employers, educators, and economic developers will all gain insights to help plan for our states future workforce.  
Feb
8
Thu
AGP Stammtisch in Birmingham @ Ghost Train Brewing Co
Feb 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come join us for the last AGP “Stammtisch” this year:

Thursday, February 8, 2024

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ghost Train Brewery, Birmingham – PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION! 

Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month will be in Birmingham).

What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.