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.
Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 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
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 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. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 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
Tue. Jan. 1, New Year’s Day, Arudhra Darisanam - Veena Concert by Rishikesh & Priyanka Chari;
Sun. Jan 6, Thai Pongal - Bharathanatyam by Shreelata Suresh & Students;
Sun. Jan. 13, Thai Krithigai - Bharathanatyam by Mythili Kumar & Students; Venue: Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California; Contact: www.temple.org, 925.827.0127
Atlanta Tamil Church
Dec. 9, 10am: Youth & Children's Christmas;
Dec. 15, 6pm: Intercultural Christmas;
Dec 23, 10am: Family Sing Song Service;
Dec. 25, 10am: Christmas Celebrations;
Dec. 31, 10:30pm: Watchnight Service; Venue: Atlanta Tamil Church, Norcross, Georgia; Contact: Rev. Palmer Paramadhas, paster@atlantatamilchurch.org, 770.723.1711, www.atlantatamilchurch.org
Global Organization for Divinity
Krishnarpanam - A celebration in divinity; A spiritual discourse series in english by Poojya Sri. Ramanujamji;
Dec. 5th, 6:15pm: Krishna - The Descent of Divinity;
Dec. 6th, 7:00pm: Damodhara - Tied to True Affection;
Dec. 7th, 6:15PM: Rukmini Nayaka - The Divine Vivah; Organized by Global Organization of Divinity; Venue: Sanatana Dharma Kendra, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: Srividya: 925.349.3614, Ramya: 408.431.5688, www.godivinity.org, info@thejoyofsharing.org
December 1, 2012, Saturday
4pm. Bharathanatyam Performances by Smt. Meena Logan & Students of Pushpanjali Dance Academy; A fundraiser for the Shiva Murugan Temple; Organized by Shiva Murugan Temple; Venue: Cubberly Theater, Palo Alto, California; Contact: www.temple.org
5pm. Children's Day Celebrations; Program features Dance, fancy dress competition, vivadha medai by Tamil school students, comedy and talent showcase; Organized by Chicago Tamil Sangam; Venue: Balaji Temple, Aurora, Illinois; Contact: www.chicagotamilsangam.org
December 2, 2012, Sunday
4pm. Grihapravesam - 28th production of Dr. Saranathan's Meenakshi Theaters; A science fiction play by Chandramouli; A fundraiser for Sri Meenakshi Temple, Houston; Venue: Meenakshi Temple Kalyana Mandapam, Pearland, Texas; Contact: www.meenakshitheaters.com, www.emeenakshi.org
December 4, 2012, Tuesday
6pm. South Asian Journalists Association Holiday Party & Board Elections Voting Deadline (4pm); Election results announced; Venue: West 3rd Common Bar, 1 West 3rd Street, New York; Contact: www.saja.org
December 08, 2012, Saturday
9am-9pm. 12th Thanga Murugan Vizha; Organized by Sri. Gopalakrishnan and members of the Chicago community; Venue: Sama Rathi Auditorium, The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Lemont, Illinois; Contact: Bhuvana Umapathi: 630.922.6954, Devaki Raman: 630.851.1636, Subathra: 630.961.7355
10am-2pm. Inner Transformation Workshop with Mr. M.K.Ramanujam; Organized by: Global Organization of Divinity; Venue: Community Room, San Jose Evergreen Library, San Jose, California; Contact: bayareait2012.eventbrite.com, Srividya: 925.349.3614, Ramya: 408.431.5688, www.godivinity.org, info@thejoyofsharing.org
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
December 9, 2012, Sunday
Bharathiyar Day Celebration and General Body Meeting; Organized by Bharathi Kalai Manram; Venue: Meenakshi Temple, Pearland, Texas; Contact: Sujatha Vijaykumar svk95@hotmail.com, Mahesh Iyer - maheshkiyer@yahoo.com, www.bkmhouston.org
December 10, 2012, Monday
Appication Deadline for USC Annenberg/California Endowment - Health Journalism Fellowships; All-expenses paid fellowship for Journalism Training betweenFebruary 24 and 28th, 2013, in Downtown Los Angeles; Fellowship explores role of factors such as race, ethnicity, pollution, violence, transportation, land use and food policy in the prospects of good health; Contact: ReportingHealth.org, Martha Shirk at Cahealth@usc.edu
December 14, 2012, Friday
7:30pm. Sita Ram - a modern interpretation of the legend Ramayana; Performed by Krithika Rajagopalan, David Kersnar and Josephine Lee; Directed by David Kersner, Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company; Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, Illinois; Contact: www.natya.com
December 15, 2012, Saturday
6:30pm. Christmas Festivities & Dinner; Organized by Boston Thamil Association of New England; Venue: Lexington ELKS, Lexington, Massachusetts; Contact: www.bostonthamil.com
December 16, 2012, Sunday
2pm. Tamil Isai Nigazhchi; Program features Dr. Vaidehi Kannan and children singing classical, semi-classical, literary and folk songs; Organized by Tamil Sangam of Greater Washington; Venue: Murugan Temple, Lanham, Maryland; Contact: Ramaswamy 443.254.4775, Sundar Kuppusamy 410.262.3610, www.washingtontamilsangam.org
December 18, 2012, Tuesday
6pm. A Bright Future for Health Care: Is it possible ? - A talk by Dr. Donald Berwick, Former President and CEO, Institute of Healthcare Improvement; Organized by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Commonwealth Club Ofice, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.commonwealthclub.org
January 19, 2013, Saturday
6pm. Vocal Carnatic Concert by Manasa Suresh; Organized by Shruthi Swara Laya & SR Fine Arts; Venue: Divine Science Community Center, San Jose, California; Contact: www.shruthiswaralaya.org