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| February 2013: Events Calendar |
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If you want events to be included, please e-mail details to thendral@tamilonline.com. Though we try our best to provide accurate information, we urge you to check details with the host organization before attending an event. Events Compilation assistance by Ms. Lakshmi Subramaniyam, Minnesota.
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesdays
6-9am. “ItsDiff” Tamil radio program every Wednesday at 90.1 FM, KZSU, Stanford, California; Contact: Srikant Srinivasa, itsdiff@gmail.com
7:45-9:15pm. Atmotsava - Silent meditation, readings, chanting, bhajans and stotrams on god, guru and self - followed by prasad; Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Santa Cruz, California; Contact: www.satramana.org , 831.425.7287
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays
7:30-8:30pm. Weekly Satsanghs (Shirdi Sai Bhajans); Organized by Shirdi Sai Parivaar; Venue: Shirdi Sai Center, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: www.shirdisaiparivaar.org , 408-705-7904
7:10pm. Shirdi Sai Bhajans; Venue: Kalpataru Sai Nilayam, Evergreen Area, San Jose, California; Contact: www.thesaifoundation.org , 408.223.0999
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Saturdays
8 - 10 a.m. Shri Vethathiri Maharishi's Simplified Kundalini Yoga ( SKY ) Satsang. Session includes simplified exercise, meditation & lectures Organized by SKY Bay Area, a chapter of World Community Service Centre ( WCSC); Venue : Fremont Hindu Temple, Fremont, California; Contact: www.skybayarea.org , 510.825.3567, sky.bayarea@yahoo.com.
9am. Sakthi TV presents half hour Tamil Programming in your local channel line-up. Program can be viewed in Channel 29 in Fremont; Channel 28 in Hayward, Union City, Alameda, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley; Channel 27 in Newark; Programs include, Tamil Karnatic & Light Music, Pattimanram, Potti, Teledrama and Event coverage from the Bay Area; www.saktitv.com
10am-Noon. Tamil Radio – Kaalai Thendral on KLOK 1170AM; Listen live @ www.arimausa.com
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Sundays
8 - 10 a.m. Shri Vethathiri Maharishi's Simplified Kundalini Yoga ( SKY ) Satsang. Session includes simplified exercise, meditation & lectures Organized by SKY Bay Area, a chapter of World Community Service Centre ( WCSC); Venue : Sanatan Dharma Kendra, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: www.skybayarea.org , 510.825.3567, sky.bayarea@yahoo.com.
Bala Vihar classes at Chinmaya Mission in Danville, Fremont, Los Altos, San Jose, and San Ramon, California. Curriculum includes Tamil language instruction; Contact: 408.998.2793, sanjose@chinmayamission.org, www.chinmaya-sanjose.org/balvihar.html
10-11:30am. Satsang - silent meditation, discourse by Nome on Self-Knowledge and Self-inquiry, recitation and readings from the Upanishads; Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Santa Cruz, California; Contact: 831. 425.7287, www.satramana.org ; Free.
5:00pm. Communion & Worship Service; Discourses by Rev. Sam Raj, Rev. Shawn Redmond; Venue: First Tamil Church of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Georgia; Contact: 404.276.2661, www.ftcatlanta.org; 10am (English) 11:30am (Tamil) 1pm (Hindi). Immanuel Lutheran Church - Church congregation of Tamil Speaking public from Asia; Location: 149-40, 11th Ave, Whitestone, New York; Contact: Rev. Dr. E.J. Rethinasamy 718.767.5656 x301, www.immanuelwhitestone.com
Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California
Sun. Feb. 10, Murugan Puja – Devotional Music by Kalpagam Kausik & Students; Sun. Feb. 17, Krithigai Puja – Devotional Songs by Sruthi Sarathy; Sun. Feb. 24, Masi Magam – Devotional Music by Aruna Krishna & Friends; Sat. Mar. 9, Mahashivarathri Puja – Bharathanatyam by Shreelata Suresh; Venue: Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California; Contact: www.temple.org , 925.827.0127
Fellowships & Grant Opportunities
NAM 2013 Women Immigrants Fellowship; Offered by New America Media; Fellowship includes two day training in Washington DC focussing on immigrant women; $2000 Stipend; Application Deadline: Feb. 12, 2013, 5pm. Contact: Elena Shore: eshore@newamericamedia.org , www.newamericamedia.org |
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Feb. 02, 2013, Saturday
2pm. Pongal Vizha 2013; Program features Adult and Children's programs; Organized by New England Tamil Sangam; Venue: Littleton High School Auditorium, Littleton, Massachusetts; Contact: www.netamilsangam.org , netamilsangam@yahoo.com ; Tickets: $5 (non-members); Free (members)
2pm. Inbam Pongum Pongal Vizha – 2013; Program features Pattimanram by Kalaimamani Dr. Abdul Khader; Organized by Michigan Tamil Sangam; Venue: Lake Orion High School Auditorium, Lake Orion, Michigan; Contact: www.mitamilsangam.org , Kannan Ramaiah: kannan.mts2012@gmail.com
Feb. 9, 2013, Saturday
2pm. Pongal Vizha 2013; Program features Pattimanram by Dr. Abdul Khader, Iyal, Isai, Naatagam and pongal competition; Organized by Greater Atlanta Tamil Sangam; Venue: Lanier High School, Sugar Hill, Georgia; Contact: 678.757.GATS, www.gatamilsangam.org
4pm. Bharathanatyam by Guru Nirupama Vaidyanathan & Students of Sankalpa Dance Foundation; A benefit program for Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord; Organized by: Shiva Murugan Temple; Venue: Cubberly Theater, Palo Alto, California; Contact: www.temple.org
Texas StatewideThirukkuraL Competition; Organized by Sastha Tamil Foundation; Venue: Alpha Montessori, Plano, Texas; Contact: www.pltamil.com , sasthaTamilFoundation@gmail.com
6:30pm. Monthly Tamil Mass, Rosary, Children Liturgy and Get-together; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Catholic Community; Venue: St.Joseph's Church, Mountain View, California; Contact: www.tamilcatholic.org
Feb. 12, 2013, Tuesday
11:15am. Six critical drivers of Global Change – Presented by Former US Vice President Al Gore; Organized by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, California; Contact: www.commonwealthclub.org
Feb. 16, 2013, Saturday
2pm. Pattum Bharathamum 2013 – thamizh ilakkiya paadalgaL; Program features popular artists and singers from the local Bay Area dance and music schools; Organized by Bharathi Tamil Sangam; Venue: Sai Temple Auditorium, Milpitas, California; Contact: batsvolunteers@gmail.com, www.batamilsangam.org
3pm. Pattimanram and Kavi Arangam by Kalaimaamani Dr. Abdul Khader; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Manram; Venue: Fallon Middle School, Dublin, California; Contact: www.bayareatamilmanram.org
8pm. Bharathanatyam performances by Natya Dancers; Organized by Natya Dance Theater; Venue: Governors State University, University Park, Illinois; Contact: www.natya.com
Feb. 17, 2013, Sunday
11am. Valentine’s Day Family Party; Program features fun activities Face painting, Magic Show, Dancing and DJ; Organized by Muthamizh Sangam of Central Florida; Venue: TBD; Contact: www.mscfl.org
Feb. 19, 2013, Tuesday
6pm. How to keep all the important balls in the Air – A talk by Dr. Linda Hawes Clever – Author of The Fatigue Prescription – Four steps to renewing your energy, health and life; Organized by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Commonwealth Club office, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.commonwealth.org
Feb. 23, 2013, Saturday
3pm. Samhita – Naada Nritya Sangama; An evening of Carnatic Music and Classical Dance Concert; A fundraiser for Cancer Institute Foundaton; Organized by New England Tamil Sangam; Venue: Keefe Tech Auditorium, Framingham, Massachusetts; Contact: Sree Ranjani: 508.720.0640, Guru: 781.462.8620
Feb. 24, 2013, Sunday
8:30am – 8pm. 34th SIFA Thyagaraja Aradhana Celebrations; Organized by South India Fine Arts (SIFA); Venue: Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino, California; Contact: www.southindiafinearts.org
Mar. 09, 2013, Saturday
8:30am. S. Tyagaraja Rao Memorial Children’s Carnatic Music Competition; Organized by Columbus Carnatic Music Association; Venue: Dublin Community Recreation Center, Dublin, Ohio; Contact: www.columbuscarnatic.org
9:30am. Pongal Celebrations; Program features fun filled activities, entertainment and contests; Organized by Arizona Tamil Sangam; Venue: Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, Arizona; Contact: Babu Kumaran: 480.381.8250, Satheesh Soundararajan: 602.410.6098, www.aztamilsangam.com
5:30pm. Veena Concert by Vidushi Nirmala Rajasekar; Organized by Columbus Carnatic Music Association; Venue: Upper Arlington City Hall, Upper Arlington, Ohio; Contact: www.columbuscarnatic.org
4pm. PrabhRti – A solo carnatic vocal performance by Kishoree Vijayaanand, Anu Seshan and Radhika Sriranga; Venue: Shruthi Swara Laya premises; Contact: Anuradha Suresh: 510.552.5824, www.shruthiswaralaya.org
Mar. 16, 2013, Saturday
4pm. Carnatic Music Concert by Guru Latha Sriram & Students of Sri Lalitha Gana Vidyalaya; A benefit program for Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord; Organized by: Shiva Murugan Temple; Venue: Cubberly Theater, Palo Alto, California; Contact: www.temple.org
Mar. 17, 2013, Sunday
Double header concerts; Carnatic Vocal concert by Sindu Natarajan & Party and Trichur Brothers & party; Venue: Mexican Cultural Arts Center, San Jose, California; Organized by South India Fine Arts; Contact: www.southindiafinearts.org |
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