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.
Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Dec. 03, 10, 17, 24 Wednesdays
6-9am. "ItsDiff" Tamil radio program every Wednesday at 90.1 FM, KZSU, Stanford, California; Contact: Srikant Srinivasa, itsdiff@gmail.com
7:45pm. Journey into the inner world via a series of powerful techniques; Venue: Life Bliss Foundation, Swami Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Montclair, California; Contact: www.lifebliss.org, 909.625.1400
Dec. 04, 11, 18, 25 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
Dec. 06, 13, 20, 27 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
5:00pm - 6:30pm. Exploring Meditation - Journey into the inner world via a series of powerful techniques by Life Bliss Foundation; Venue: Swami Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Montclair, California; Contact: www.lifebliss.org, 909.625.1400
Dec. 07, 14, 21, 28 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
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. Immanuel Lutheran Church - Church congregation of Tamil Speaking public from Asia; Location: 149-40, 11th Ave, Whitestone, Queens, New York; Contact: Rev. Dr. E.J. Rethinasamy 718.767.5656, www.immanuelwhitestone.com
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 Announcements, Scholarships, Grants, etc.
Fourth Annual SAJA Reporting Fellowships; Aimed at promoting in-depth and follow-up reporting on major events relating to South Asia or South Asians; Open to freelancers and staff journalists; Fellowship will provide grants worth $3000-$7000 for reporting expenses; Deadline for submitting applications: Dec. 15, 11:59pm; Contact: www.saja.org, Laura Griffin, SAJA Administrative Director: sajamember@gmail.com
Christmas Season celebrations at Atlanta Tamil Church
(Dec. 14, Sunday) 5:30pm. Family Sing Song Service; (Dec. 21, Sunday) Children Christmas Program; (Dec. 25, Sunday) 10:30am Christmas Celebration; (Dec. 31, Wednesday) 10:30pm Watch Night Service; All programs hosted at Atlanta Tamil Church, Duluth, Georgia; www.atlantatamilchurch.org; Contact: Rev. Palmer Paramadhas 770.723.1711, pastor@atlantatamilchurch.org
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4
7pm. Free Public programs on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 4; Dec. 2-4 Retreat; Venue: Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan; Contact: www.ammamich.org; 734.995.0029, 510.537.9417
Dec. 14, Saturday
6:45pm. Monthly Tamil Mass; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Catholic Community; Venue: St. Joseph Parish, Mountain View, California; Contact: www.tamilcatholic.org
Dec. 03-09, Wednesday-Tuesday
7-10pm (weekdays); 10am-1pm (Saturday); 8am-5pm (Sunday); Free Intro Talk on Dec. 3rd (7-8pm); Discourses, discussions, meditation and Yoga practices by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev; Organized by Isha Yoga; Venue: La Quinta Inn, Berkeley, California; Contact: 510.709.8979, sfo@ishafoundation.org
Dec. 04, Thursday
6pm. South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) Annual Meeting and Elections for Board of Directors. See candidate statements at www.saja.org; Venue: Leela Lounge, New York City, New York, Contact: www.saja.org, sajamember@gmail.com
Dec. 05, Friday
Noon. The Future of Energy; Ambassador Richard Jones, Dy. Executive Director, Intl. Energy Agency and David Victor, Director, Energy & Sustainable Development, Stanford University discuss energy and combating climate change; Hosted by World Affairs Council; Venue: World Affairs Council Auditorium, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.itsyourworld.org
Dec. 06. Saturday
8am. Great Composers Day; Organized by Carnatic Music Association of North America (CMANA); Venue: Hindu Temple, Bridgewater, New Jersey; Contact: www.cmana.org
5pm. Muthamizh Vizha; Organized by Missouri Tamil Sangam; Venue: Brentwood High School Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri; Contact: http://www.missouritamilsangam.org
Dec. 09, Tuesday
Noon. The Global Food crisis: Why it happened and what it means; Talk by Dr. Christopher Delgado, Strategy and Policy Adviser, Agriculture and Development, World Bank; Hosted by World Affairs Council; Venue: World Affairs Council Auditorium, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.itsyourworld.org
5:30pm. Creative Capitalism: The US Financial Market and the politics involved; A talk by Michael Kinsley, Columnist, Time Magazine; Founding Editor of Slate and author of Creative Capitalism; Hosted by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Commonwealth Club office, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.commonwealthclub.org; Tickets: $12, $18 (non-members)
8pm. Crossing Waters; A multimedia performance presenting the diasporic stories of women, real and mythic who cross boundaries and defy obstacles in search of love; Readings from Muslims of Metropolis; Organized by Author Kavitha Rajagopalan; Venue: The Cell Theater, New York; Contact: kaviraj.typepad.com, kxraja@hotmail.com
Dec. 10, Wednesday
5:30pm. Learning from Losing; A talk by Gary Gwilliam, Attorney; Author of 'Getting a Winning Verdict in my Personal Life' on overcoming personal and professional loss; Practical advice for people in any field; Hosted by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Commonwealth Club office, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.commonwealthclub.org; Tickets: $12, $18 (non-members)
Dec. 11, Thursday
5:30pm. India: On the Road toward Superpower? - What lies ahead for one of the world's fastest growing and most powerful nations; A panel discussion by Sabeer Bhatia, Founder of Hotmail.com, Rafiq Dossani, Kanwal Rekhi and Ananya Roy, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, UC Berkeley; Hosted by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Commonwealth Club office, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.commonwealthclub.org; Tickets: $12, $18 (non-members)
Dec. 13, Saturday
6:30pm. Christmas Celebrations; Hosted by Boston Thamil Association; Venue: Woburn Elks, Woburn, Massachusetts; Contact: www.bostonthamil.com
Dec. 20, Saturday
2pm. Grand Year Finale - Children's Talent Show 2008; For children between ages 4 and 16; Hosted by Metroplex Tamil Sangam, Dallas; Venue: The Plaza Theater, Garland Texas; Contact: www.dfwmts.org