Please join AWC on February 6, 2025 at the AWC Clubhouse (Bisschopstraat 5, 2596 XH Den Haag) for a FREE Women’s Clothing Exchange! Setup is from 10:00AM-10:45AM and then we’ll begin swapping from 10:45AM-12:00PM.
What’s a Clothing Exchange?
A clothing exchange or “swap” is a fun gathering where ladies bring their unwanted clothes to trade for “new-to-you” items. Instead of discarding or donating clothes you no longer wear, you’ll have the chance to exchange them for fresh pieces, all while connecting with others. It is friendly for the environment and a way to combat waste created by fast fashion trends while refreshing your wardrobe sustainably.
The American Women’s Club of The Hague is thrilled to welcome the community for a festive Trick-or-Treat Open House on Halloween night! Come see the clubhouse decked out in spooky style, snap a photo at our Halloween-themed photo wall, and enjoy treats.
Date: Friday,October 31
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location:
AWC Clubhouse
Bisschopstraat 5
2596 XH The Hague
What to Expect:
Three Trick-or-Treat stations with traditional American and Dutch candies
Friendly AWC members are handing out treats dressed in costumes.
Fun costumes welcome for kids and adults!
Come see the decorations inside, the windows, and the photo wall.
Free to attend. No registration required.
This event is open to the whole neighborhood! Bring your friends, invite your neighbors, and share with your international school communities! Other neighbors in the Benoordenhout community will also be handing out candy.
Surprise and delight await… who knows if we have a trick or two up our sleeve?
The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment.
Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?
Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic.
The ball will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in The Hague Saturday 29thNovember from 18.30 hrs till 01.00 hrs. The ticket price remains 99 Euro per person and will include a welcome drink, a 3-course dinner, wine in moderation. haggis, neaps, tatties, a glass of whisky, a free parking place during the event and don’t forget a good band which will lead us through a lot of nice dances under the guidance of our well known teacher and caller Margaret Lambourne.
If you wish to stay in the hotel, it offers a nice double room and breakfast for the price of 159 Euro, a single room will be 139 Euro. Please inform Marion (always cc Ian) before you book.
Reservations for the ball are made via Marion (maria.janine@ziggo.nl ) or the website and can only be confirmed by Ian (ian_s_macfarlane@yahoo.co.uk) after your payment has been received (with name + number of tickets + ball 2025) on account NL51ABNA0608853607 St. Andrew’s Society of the Netherlands. The closing date will be 21th November 2025. But if you are sure you are coming, we advise you to pay asap to avoid disappointment.
If there are any diet restrictions, please inform Marion when you book. We serve glutenfree and vegetarian Haggis.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you again on the 29rd November at the Ball.
What can the Hague City Council mean for you? How can you influence decisions in the city? Who are our council members and what can they do for you? This is your chance to get to know all the ins and outs!
Come to ‘Meet your City Council’ and talk to our council members in an informal way.
For: International residents and entrepreneurs from The Hague (in English)
Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Location: Edith Stein College, Louis Couperusplein 33, The Hague
Time: 19:30 – 21:00 (doors open at 19:00 and afterwards there will be
drinks and you will have the opportunity to meet & mingle).
Whether you have a specific question, are curious about how local politics work or just want to get to know the city council; the council members would like to meet you and hear what is going on in your neighbourhood.
What can you expect?
Knowledge quiz: what do you know about the city council? Test your knowledge and learn more!
Speed date with the council: in small groups, you will talk to different council members. Ask your questions and share your ideas, concerns and wishes for your neighbourhood and the city.
Meet & Mingle: we end the evening with a drink and snacks, while you continue talking to council members and other internationals in an informal setting.
Register
Join the discussion and register before18 September via the registration form. For questions or registration, you can also
Welcome to our series of community stories about international residents in The Hague and surrounds.
Nilo Rondelli is a Brazilian author and a storyteller who connected his business experience and his passion for education with a master’s degree in development studies.
A father of two, he believes in the power of stories to shape young minds and inspire kindness, empathy, and emotional growth.
Currently living in the Netherlands, Nilo finds joy in writing, especially for children, crafting stories that nurture curiosity and resilience while making learning an engaging and magical experience.
Nilo shares his story below of how he became an author of children’s books in multiple languages.
Would you like to share your story with The Hague Online community? Please see our submission guidelines.
For several years, I stayed in mine: commercial executive. I can’t complain, I started my career as a Sales Representative and became a CEO before turning 40.
But success is relative. I still felt I wasn’t fulfilling my purpose.
I decided to take a leap of faith: I resigned from the corporate world, moved to the Netherlands with my wife and daughters, and returned to academia to pursue a master’s degree in Development Studies. I knew that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives—it changed mine. And I believe it will give my kids a better chance to succeed in the future.
I always tell my daughters they can be whoever they want, follow their dreams, and do what they love. I also remind them that we don’t have to limit ourselves to just one thing in life. But what about other children? I know not everyone has the same opportunities. Still, all of us are driven by our beliefs—and beliefs are shaped by stories. So let me tell you one:
Since my daughters were born, bedtime stories have become a tradition in our home. Until one day… we ran out of books. So, I started making up my own.
To my surprise, they loved them even more! My daughters encouraged me to write a book, but my first thought was: “I’m not an author.” I had put myself back in the box.
But then I decided to take my own advice. I picked the story they loved the most, wrote it down… and published it.
It may sound simple in one sentence, but in reality, it took me six months to make it happen. From deciding to write the book to actually finishing it, I had to overcome Impostor Syndrome and remind myself: the only thing that separates an author from a non-author is one book.
They say “good is the enemy of great.” But instead of paralyzing myself chasing perfection, I just did the best I could—with a lot of love and effort. After all, delivering something good beats never delivering something great.
To my surprise, it was good enough. My first book became a top seller—without investing a single cent in advertising. That gave me the courage to write a second book… and then start a series.
There is life outside the box. Leave your message to the world! And in the meantime, share mine with the kids you love and want to empower: 👉 https://amzn.eu/d/0fgzq9O
Series The Virtuous Dragons
Book 1 – The Humble Dragon and The White Flower
Available paperback format in English, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese. Also available as e-book at Kindle in English and Portuguese.
