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.
Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28 Wednesdays
6-9am. "ItsDiff" Tamil radio program every Wednesday at 90.1 FM, KZSU, Stanford, California; Contact: Srikant Srinivasa, itsdiff@gmail.com
Feb. 01, 08, 15, 22 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
Feb. 03, 10, 17, 24 Saturdays
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
Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25 Sundays
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
9:30am-10am - Tamil Class taught at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Riverdale, Georgia; Also offering Dance classes,
Hatha Yoga, Adult Gita, and Balavihar class. Contact: 770.907.7102, feedback@hindutempleofatlanta.org, www.hindutempleofatlanta.org
9:30-10:30am. TAMIL WORSHIP; Venue: Faith Lutheran Church (Sanctuary), 37635 Dequindre Road, Michigan (Between 16 &17 Mile Road); Contact: Rev. Arul J Alexander 248-402-8040; tamil@faithtroy.org Web: http://www.faithtroy.org/tamil
5.00 p.m.: EMMANUEL TAMIL CHURCH; Vibrant praise & worship services. Venue: St. Michael's Lutheran Church - Chapel, 7000 N Sheldon Road, Canton, Michigan; Contact: Rev. Sunil Noah 586 435 7057 / sunilruth@comcast.net
5.30pm - St.John’s Tamil Lutheran Congregation - Church congregation of Tamil Speaking public from Asia; Location: 47 Winthrop Street, Williston Park, New York, Contact: Rev. Rathinasamy 718.747.6242, 516.742.5858
5:pm to 6pm (EST): 'Tamil Amudham' Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor's Tamil Radio program: Every Sunday at 1460 AM; Can be heard at www.wpon.com; Archives at www.tamilamudham.com; Contact: Program Director Dr. V.S Balanethiram 248.641.7684. Features news roundup, children’s program, kadhai amudham, mazhalai amudam
General Interest, Competitions, Scholarships:
Kaiser Media Fellowships in Health - An initiative of the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Kaiser Media Fellowship in Health Program is designed to help journalists and commentators do the best possible job of keeping the public informed about health issues. Fellows will have the option of undertaking a fellowship project for up to nine months, with a minimum one-month research/reporting project. Each fellow will be awarded a stipend of up to $50,000 for a nine-month fellowship. For program and application details, please visit: www.kff.org/mediafellows/fellowshipsinhealth.cfm; Application deadline: March 2, 2006
North South Foundation, Oregon Chapter, conducts Spelling Bee (Saturday, Feb. 24th 9am-1pm; Fee: $30) and Geography Bee (Sunday, Feb. 25th 1pm-5pm; Fee $40) workshops at Tigard City Library, Portland, Oregon; Contact: www.northsouth.org, Sakthi: 503.442.9668, sakthia@verizon.net
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, 2007 Talent Search program is underway. Registrations are open and tests can be taken by Feb. 15, 2007 for full benefits; Checkout: http://cty.jhu.edu; Grades 2 - 8;
Dupont Science Essay Contest; Sponsored by Dupont Center for Collaborative Research & Education; Grades 7 and above; Application deadline: Feb. 12, 2007; For more info: www.glcomm.com/dupont/competition.htm
Feb. 03, Saturday
All-Day. South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) and National Press Club present the first-ever joint conference. Program includes workshops and panels by Award winning Journalists; Contact: www.saja.org
5pm. Bharatanatyam Arangetram by Neeraja Venkat, disciple of Mythili Kumar, Artistic Director, Abhinaya Dance Company; Accompanied by Ms. Mythili Kumar and Malavika Kumar (nattuvangam), Asha Ramesh (vocal), Shanthi Narayanan (violin), N. Narayanan (mridangam) and A. Mahadevan (mohrsing); Venue: Canada College, Redwood City, California; Contact: (408) 206-5179; Free.
Feb. 10, Saturday
4:30pm. Carnatic Vocal Concert by Siddharth Sriram; Presented by Sri Lalitha Gana Vidyalaya; Accompanied by Ms. Shanthi Narayanan (Violin), Narayan (Mridangam), Mahadevan (Mohrsing); Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California; Contact: ganavid@yahoo.com; Free.
6:45pm. Holy Tamil Mass, Every Second Saturday of the month; Venue: St. Joseph Parish, Mountain View, California; Contact: www.tamilcatholic.org
10am. Dance competition featuring 32 groups of 160 dancers; Organized by One School at a Time (OSAAT); Classical and semi-classical categories; 7 - 21 years of age; Venue: CET Performing Arts Center, San Jose, California; Contact: (408) 392-0428. www.osaat.org; Tickets: $15 (single day pass), $25 (2-day pass)
Feb. 11, Sunday
10am. Music competition featuring 28 groups of 125 musicians; Organized by OSAAT; Classical and semi-classical categories with musicians from 7 to 21 years of age; Venue: CET Performing Arts Center, San Jose, California; Contact: (408) 392-0428. www.osaat.org; Tickets: $15 (single day pass), $25 (2-day pass)
Feb. 17, Saturday
9am. Thyagaraja Day Celebrations; Organized by Shruthi Swara Laya; Program includes Pancharathna Kritis and Group/Individual Singing; Venue: Shruthi Swara Laya, Fremont, California; Contact: 510.490.4629; ggavimal@sbcglobal.net
Time: TBD; Pongal Celebrations; An evening of cultural programs and dinner; Hosted by Tampa Tamil Association of USA; Venue: Hindu Temple Auditorium; Contact: Ravi Narayanan 813.760.0323; Parimala: 813.991.4183; www.tamausa.org
Feb. 18, Sunday
8am. Tyagaraja Aaradhana Day 2007; Organized by South India Fine Arts; Program includes Pancharathna Keerthanaas followed by Tyagaraja Keerthanaas by the community; Venue: Historic Hoover Theater, San Jose, California. For participation guidelines, visit: www.southindiafinearts.org; 2007 Office bearers will be elected as part of this program.
11:30am - 6:00pm. Michigan Bridal Show 2007 with Fashion Show; Sponsored by Five Star Group, Ashoka Restaurant, Bhandari Photography, Bharat Soni Videography, Shubh-Lagan and Sachin Gupta; Venue: Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan; Contact: Arun Agarwal: 248-755-4095
Mar. 3rd & 4th (Saturday & Sunday)
Preliminary rounds for Galaata Idol 2007 and Sirippa? Seruppa? (comedy skits, comic dances, mimicry, funny songs) competitions; Finalists will perform live in the Galaata 2007 program on April 7th; Organized by Udavum KarangaL USA; Venue: Komala Vilas, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: www.galaata.org, idol@galaata.org, 408.868.4270