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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151219T160000
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SUMMARY:Eid Festival (Celebration of Muslim Holidays)
DESCRIPTION:A special opportunity to learn how Muslims celebrate their holidays. \nAll great religions encourage its followers to love their neighbors.But to love our neighbors\, “we must know our neighbors.” \nThree panelists from Islam\, Christianity and Judaism will share how they celebrate their holidays\, followed by Q & A and table sharing to encourage dialog and to learn about each other’s holiday traditions. \nThere will be a free gourmet Pakistani lunch\, desserts from around the world\, Mehndi (Henna) and bangles for girls. Photo booth/Ethnic clothes for you to play dress up\, and Nasheed (Spiritual singing) Kids would share their favorite parts of Eid.  \nRegister at www.eventbrite.com. search for Eid Festival (Celebration of Muslim Holidays) \nDonations will be greatly appreciated. You can pay via paypal at www.amuslimvoice.org\, or write a check payable to AMV Foundation and mail it to 120 Park Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306. \n“A holiday to build ‘a beloved community'”\n(coverage of last year’s Eid Festival in Palo Alto Weekly- see page 13)\nhttp://www.paloaltoonline.com/morguepdf/2014/2014_11_21.paw.section1.pdf
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/eid-festival-celebration-of-muslim-holidays/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, Palo Alto\, 625 Hamilton Ave\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Cultural Celebration,Dinner,Educational,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Muslim Voice":MAILTO:saminasundas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20151118T235407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151118T235407Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nThe season is upon us\, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Pacifica Institute would like to invite you and yours to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. In an effort to provide more ways to give thanks for the many blessings surrounding us\, we encourage one and all to join the blanket drive arranged by Embrace Relief (embracerelief.org) for the benefit of Syrian refugees. \nIf you would like to donate\, please either donate directly to Embrace Relief on their website\, or make a check payable to Embrace Relief. Pacifica Institute will pass on the collected donation checks. Please take note that Pacifica Institute will not collect any cash donations. Blankets cost $10/each. \nDue to the difficulties and cost of storing blankets and shipping them\, tangible blankets are not being collected at this time. \nAdmission is free\, however RSVP is required at rsvp@pacificasv.org.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/annual-community-thanksgiving-dinner/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Service Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20151101T235806Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Gage
DESCRIPTION:“The Changing Center: Thoughts on Resilience in the Face of Ambiguity.” \nSince 2010\, Dr. Tom Gage\, Professor Emeritus\, Humboldt State University\, has chaired the International Youth Platform of the Gulen Institute of Houston\,Texas. This essay contest has brought more than a hundred winning student authors to Congress to receive awards from thirty-four nations and twenty-six states. During his more than fifty years in education\, Dr. Gage has taught at every level. In 2014\, he authored Gulen’s Dialogue on Education: a Caravanserai of Ideas. Gage has taught in China\, the United States\, and served as Fulbright Senior Scholar at the University of Aleppo\, Syria. He has served as dean in England\, France\, and Italy; and has lectured or conducted workshops in Greece\, Morocco\, Canada\, and the Netherlands. \nAll his degrees were earned at the University of California at Berkeley. Since retiring in 2006\, he has lectured on four continents and at conferences held at or sponsored by U.S.C.\,  L.S.U.\, U.C.L.A.\, Texas at Austin\, Yale\, Georgetown\, Syracuse\, Temple\, Toronto\, among others. He has also authored American Prometheus\, which won two awards at the 2013 NYC Book Expo — an iBook composed on Apple software. Gage wrote the chapter on education in Hizmet Means Service\, edited by Dr. Martin Marty\, published in 2015 by U.C. Press\,. He is the author of three entries in the Encyclopedia of English Language Arts. He has also critiqued for the National Council of Teachers of English the standards in language arts for Vermont and Oregon\, and participated in the team that adjudicated the self assessments of a lower division major and four masters degrees at one of the Iowa State universities. Further\, he served on the writing or advising teams that resulted in two documents of the California State Department of Education. Gage\, in 1973\, participated as one of two authorities in his field in responding to the first published findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (“NAEP”).\n\nDinner will be served; book signing will follow Dr. Gage’s talk.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/tom-gage/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150717T231143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150717T231316Z
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SUMMARY:Hindu-American Foundation Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for HAF’s Annual Northern California Gala Fundraising Dinner highlighting Hinduism in the Mainstream: Coming of Age! \nThis year’s dinner will feature influential Hindu American and interfaith leaders\, who will highlight the emergence of Hinduism in mainstream American society and the coming of age of the Hindu American community in politics\, academia\, business\, and advocacy. \nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2015\nTime: 5:00 – 9:00pm\nLocation:  India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA 95035\nTicket Purchase Required: $25 early bird special until July 31\, 2015. Prices go up to $51 on August 1\, so get your tickets today! Click here!\n\nChild Care\nA separate room will be provided with entertainment and activities for children (ages 5 and up). To register\, please select the child care option and the number of children attending when you purchase your tickets here.  Registering for this service is optional.\n\nSpeakers\nImpacting Education: What Can You Do?\nAcharya Arumuganathaswami is the Managing Editor of Hinduism Today magazine\, an internationally renowned magazine covering news about Hindus and Hinduism globally. \nAll Politics is Local\nRaj Salwan is a former City of Fremont Councilmember\, successful small business owner\, husband and proud father of three children. His long track record of community service includes serving as Fremont Planning Commissioner\, Chairperson for the Tri-Cities Democratic Forum\, Chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce\, Chairperson of the Fremont Human Relations Commission\, Board of Directors for Adobe Services and Kidango\, an organization that helps disadvantaged children\, associate member of the Fremont Education Foundation and Citizen Watchdog Committee member at the Alameda County Transportation Commission. \nImpacting Change: The Emergence of Hindu American Advocacy\nSamir Kalra\, Esq.\, HAF Senior Director and Senior Human Rights Fellow based in the Bay Area\, CA\, holds a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law. He serves as a member of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) Immigration Advisory Committee and is a member of the American Society of International Law and the South Asian Bar Association. \n$25 early bird special until July 31. Prices go up to $51 on August 1\, so get your tickets today!  All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/hindu-american-foundation-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Fundraiser,Gala,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150902T003314Z
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SUMMARY:Multifaith Peace Picnic
DESCRIPTION:From Fear to Friendship \nThe ability to make our country safer\, secure\, peaceful and harmonious lies in our hands. \nLet us unite to honor the victims of 9/11\, their families and first responders as we strive to transform this tragic day into one of peace & community building. Let us walk on the path Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. paved for us. Together we can build a beloved\, inclusive and peaceful world. \nThe event is free and open to all. You will enjoy a multifaith service\, children’s performances and light dinner. We invite you to be a part of peace building. \nFor details\, visit www.amuslimvoice.org\nSamina Sundas: 650-387-1994. \nSPONSORS: \n\nAmerican Muslim Voice Foundation\nDave Cortese\, President\, Board of Supervisors\n\nCO-SPONSORS: \n\nSouth Bay Islamic Association\nCenter for Employment Training\nZen Center of Sunnyvale\nIslamic Networks Group\nAsian Law Alliance\nMultifaith Voices for Peace & Justice\nNAACP Silicon Valley\nSIREN\nSteve and Karen Wing\nLaw Office of Richard Hobbs\nCouncil on American Islamic Relations\nSilicon Valley Interreligious Council\nCarry the Vision\nLa Raza Roundtable\nCenter for Training and Careers\nNative Voice TV\nSteve Preminger\nOffice of Human Relations\nAfrican-Americans for Community Involvement\nSan Jose Peace and Justice Center
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/multifaith-peace-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Civic Program,Dinner
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Muslim Voice":MAILTO:saminasundas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150813T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150813T184500
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
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SUMMARY:Kevin Mullin\, Assemblymember\, District 22
DESCRIPTION:Pacifica Speakers Series \nAssemblymember Kevin Mullin \nKevin Mullin represents the 22nd Assembly District ( Belmont\, Brisbane\, Burlingame\, Foster City\, Hillsborough\, Millbrae\, Pacifica\, Redwood City\, San Bruno\, San Carlos\, San Mateo\, portions of South San Francisco and the Coastside communities of Montara and Moss Beach). He serves as Speaker Pro-Tem for the 2015-16 legislative session. \nBorn and raised in South San Francisco\, Kevin has deep roots in San Mateo County. He attended public and Catholic elementary schools\, graduated from Junipero Serra High School\, received a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of San Francisco\, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration (M.P.A.) from San Francisco State University. Kevin also completed an executive leadership program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. \nKevin has served on the South San Francisco City Council and served as Mayor in 2011. He also represented the cities of San Mateo County on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. \nAs an entrepreneur\, Kevin created KM2 Communications—a multimedia production business in South San Francisco. He produced numerous documentaries\, public affairs programming seen on local television and hosted various programs seen on Peninsula-TV Channel 26. \nKevin is a 4th generation Californian. He lives in South San Francisco with his wife\, Jessica Stanfill Mullin\, and their Kerry Beagle\, Sunshine. \nDinner will be served; free event. Please RSVP at pacificasv.org/rsvp/
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/kevin-mullin-assemblymember-district-22/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150714T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150714T200000
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Iftars
DESCRIPTION:The Holy month of Ramadan\, which is starting on June 18th this year\, is a very special time for Muslims. During this 29 – 30 day period\, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk after which time the fast is broken with a feast called ‘Iftar’. \nWe have set aside a few nights that month to share Ramadan with our special friends and were hoping you and your family\, colleagues and their families from your office could join us for Iftar at Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Drive\, Suite B\, Sunnyvale. \nDinner is served at sunset which is around 8:30 PM during the summer. The dates we’ve chosen are: \n\n          Tuesday\, June 23rd\n          Tuesday\, June 30th\n          Tuesday\, July 7th\n          Tuesday\, July 14th\n\nPlease let us know as soon as possible which of these dates works best and how many people will be joining us.  Please RSVP at:  http://pacificasv.org/rsvp
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadan-iftars-4/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150712T194000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150712T194000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150630T225512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T225512Z
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SUMMARY:SBIA Ramadan Open House
DESCRIPTION:As you may know\, the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has commenced\, and Muslims all over the world are observing this time through abstaining from food\, drink and other worldly pleasures during the daylight hours\, spending time and money to help those less fortunate\, and focusing on how they can improve themselves.\nIt’s also a time where friends get together to meet one another over a meal. SBIA (the South Bay Islamic Association)\, the oldest Muslim Organization in the South Bay area\, traditionally hosts an Open House during Ramadan. You are cordially invited to our Ramadan Iftar (fast-breaking dinner) Program\, as our guest. \n7:40 pm – Welcome by Emcee\n7:45 – Overview of Ramadan/Q&A by Imam Tahir Anwar\n8:20 – What Ramadan means to me by a young community member\n8:33 – Iftar (Fast-breaking)\n8:45 – Evening Prayer\n8:55 – Dinner \nPlease RSVP by email (rsvp@sbia.info) so we can make the appropriate arrangements.  We do hope you will be able to join us and very much look forward to seeing you on July 12. \nSBIA Ramadan Open House Committee
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/sbia-ramadan-open-house/
LOCATION:South Bay Islamic Association\, 2345 Harris Way\, San Jose\, CA\, 95131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Bay Islamic Association":MAILTO:rsvp@sbia.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150623T071348Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Open House
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar. During the blessed month of Ramadan\, Muslims all over the world abstain from food\, drink\, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. Ramadan is a special month for Muslims because the Quran was revealed during this month.  For Muslims\, Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint; a time to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and re-focus one’s self on the worship of God. \nMosques around the country hold an Open House during this month and invite neighbors\, friends\, co-workers and local officials. The open house is typically centered around sunset when the fast is broken. At an open house\, guests join their fellow Muslim citizens to get a brief overview of Ramadan and its importance to Muslims\, followed by a breaking of the fast. The fast is typically broken by eating a date and drinking some water or juice. Guests can observe the Muslims offering their sunset prayer in congregation\, followed by a sumptuous dinner and conversation with their hosts. \nPlease RSVP to OpenHouse@wvmuslim.org.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadan-open-house/
LOCATION:Saratoga Prospect Center\, 19848 Prospect Road\, Saratoga\, CA\, 95070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House,Religious Service,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Valley Muslim Association":MAILTO:OpenHouse@wvmuslim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150707T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150623T225211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150623T225211Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Iftars
DESCRIPTION:The Holy month of Ramadan\, which is starting on June 18th this year\, is a very special time for Muslims. During this 29 – 30 day period\, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk after which time the fast is broken with a feast called ‘Iftar’. \nWe have set aside a few nights that month to share Ramadan with our special friends and were hoping you and your family\, colleagues and their families from your office could join us for Iftar at Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Drive\, Suite B\, Sunnyvale. \nDinner is served at sunset which is around 8:30 PM during the summer. The dates we’ve chosen are: \n\n          Tuesday\, June 23rd\n          Tuesday\, June 30th\n          Tuesday\, July 7th\n          Tuesday\, July 14th\n\nPlease let us know as soon as possible which of these dates works best and how many people will be joining us.  Please RSVP at:  http://pacificasv.org/rsvp
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadan-iftars-3/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150630T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150623T224952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150623T224952Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Iftars
DESCRIPTION:The Holy month of Ramadan\, which is starting on June 18th this year\, is a very special time for Muslims. During this 29 – 30 day period\, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk after which time the fast is broken with a feast called ‘Iftar’. \nWe have set aside a few nights that month to share Ramadan with our special friends and were hoping you and your family\, colleagues and their families from your office could join us for Iftar at Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Drive\, Suite B\, Sunnyvale. \nDinner is served at sunset which is around 8:30 PM during the summer. The dates we’ve chosen are: \n\n          Tuesday\, June 23rd\n          Tuesday\, June 30th\n          Tuesday\, July 7th\n          Tuesday\, July 14th\n\nPlease let us know as soon as possible which of these dates works best and how many people will be joining us.  Please RSVP at:  http://pacificasv.org/rsvp
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadan-iftars-2/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150628T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150628T191500
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150606T070715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150606T070715Z
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SUMMARY:The Ramadan Experience
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nYou are Cordially Invited to Our Interfaith Iftar (Fast Breaking) Dinner. Join us in the Holy Month of Ramadan for an Inspiring Interfaith Program. There will be Speakers\, Iftar Feast\, and More \n7:15 PM Reception\n7:30 PM Program Start; Dinner will be served at sunset \nWe would like to have you among our distinguished guests. Seats are Limited so Kindly RSVP by June 21. Organized By Pacifica Institute and Peninsula Temple Beth El \nSupported By: Peninsula Multifaith Coalition: Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints\, Congregation Beth Jacob\, Congregational Church of Belmont\, Congregational Church of San Mateo\, First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame\, Islamic Networks Group\, Jewish Community Relations Council\, Local Peace Initiative\, Peninsula Sinai Congregation\, Peninsula Temple Sholom\, Saint Bartholomew Parish\, St. Matthais Catholic Church\, Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Shinnyo-en USA\, Yaseen Foundation
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/the-ramadan-experience/
LOCATION:Peninsula Temple Beth-El\, 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas\, San Mateo\, CA\, 94403
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150623T045947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150623T051156Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadhan Celebration Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Ahmadiyya Muslim Community\,  Silicon Valley Chapter would like to kindly invite you to our annual Ramadhan celebration dinner. \nIn the month of Ramadhan\, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset and increase focus on worship\, charity and human welfare. This is all in an effort to strengthen their relationships with God. \nThis Ramadhan celebration dinner is a wonderful time for the community at large to come together and have a discussion about the significance of this month to Muslims around the world. \nRSVP required; please register online. \nProgram: \n\nReception\nRecitation of The Holy Quran\nWelcome by The President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community\nIntroduction to Ramadhan\nGuest Speakers\nConcluding Remarks\nBreaking of the Fast\nDinner\n\n 
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadhan-celebration-dinner/
LOCATION:Baitul Basir Mosque\,  926 Evans Road\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House,Religious Service,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150627T214500
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SUMMARY:Annual Ramadan Open House
DESCRIPTION:This event is for our friends and neighbors of other faiths. \nSpeaker: Imam Tariq Aquil \nComplimentary dinner will be served. \nOur friends and neighbors are welcome to come and help us share the significance of Ramadan this year as a way to educate the public about our religion. \nRSVP is mandatory\, to RSVP\, go to www.mcabayarea.org/outreach-services/resources-a-programs/open-house\n \nFor questions\, please call 408-727-7277 ext. 402 \nWe will close registration by June 25th or as soon as we reach 400 guests.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/annual-ramadan-open-house/
LOCATION:Muslim Community Association\, 3003 Scott Boulevard\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Open House,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T184500
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T054943Z
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SUMMARY:The Path to Peace Through Interfaith Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Gerald Grudzen\, President and Founder of Global Ministries University\, will speak on “New Models of Interfaith Dialogue and Education in the US\, South Asia\, and Africa.” \nGlobal Ministries University has pioneered diverse types of interfaith and intercultural education programs in the US\, Bangladesh\, Thailand\, and Kenya\, East Africa. Many of these programs have been developed in collaboration with the Hizmet Movement. We will discuss these new models that have brought greater understanding and cooperation among diverse faith communities. We plan to have some of our staff in Kenya\, where we are planning major educational programs in Nairobi and Mombasa\, participate in the presentation via Skype. \nThe program will be available via streaming over the internet. \nDinner will be served. The Event is free\, but please RSVP at pacificasv.org/rsvp
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/the-path-to-peace-through-interfaith-dialogue/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T184500
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150517T075947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T055708Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Iftars
DESCRIPTION:The Holy month of Ramadan\, which is starting on June 18th this year\, is a very special time for Muslims. During this 29 – 30 day period\, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk after which time the fast is broken with a feast called ‘Iftar’. \nWe have set aside a few nights that month to share Ramadan with our special friends and were hoping you and your family\, colleagues and their families from your office could join us for Iftar at Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Drive\, Suite B\, Sunnyvale. \nDinner is served at sunset which is around 8:30 PM during the summer. The dates we’ve chosen are: \n\n          Tuesday\, June 23rd\n          Tuesday\, June 30th\n          Tuesday\, July 7th\n          Tuesday\, July 14th\n\nPlease let us know as soon as possible which of these dates works best and how many people will be joining us.  Please RSVP at:  http://pacificasv.org/rsvp
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/ramadan-iftars/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150606T065745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150606T065745Z
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SUMMARY:Who are the Presbyterians?
DESCRIPTION:You are Invited. Reverend Dr. Paul Watermulder\, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame will be speaking. \n\nLearn about the Reformed movement from Europe which produced Protestant Christianity\nThe four basic beliefs of this important denomination\nHow Rev. Watermulder leads the local Presbyterian Church toward multi-faith participation.\nQ and A to follow.\n\nDinner will be offered: Salmon and Vegetarian \nPlease RSVP by Sunday June 7th to hthompson@burlpres.org\n(a contribution for dinner of $10 will be appreciated) \nSponsored by the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition:\nThe Peninsula Multifaith Coalition brings together our diverse faith communities to build bridges of understanding and respect. We stand together with humility to acknowledge our common values\, learn from one another and serve our wider world. \nChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\nCongregation Beth Jacob\nCongregational Church of Belmont\nCongregational Church of San Mateo\nEpiscopal Church of St. Matthew\nFirst Presbyterian Church of Burlingame\nJewish Community Relations Council\nLocal Peace Initiative\nPacifica Institute\nPeninsula Sinai Congregation\nPeninsula Temple Beth El\nPeninsula Temple Sholom\nSt. Andrews Lutheran San Mateo\nSaint Bartholomew Parish\nSt. Matthias Catholic Church\nSaint Paul’s Episcopal Church\nSanatan Mandir\nShinnyo-en USA
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/who-are-the-presbyterians/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame\, 1500 Easton Drive\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150506T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150506T184500
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150505T022334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150505T022334Z
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SUMMARY:Community Appreciation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We will have Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith as our guest for a community appreciation dinner. \nSmith began her career at the Sheriff’s Office in 1973\, working as a Matron (the former title for a female Sheriff’s Deputy) at the Santa Clara County Jail until 1976. She then became one of the first female permanent undercover vice cops. In 1990\, Sheriff Chuck Gillingham promoted her to Assistant Sheriff. \nSmith was elected Sheriff of Santa Clara County on November 3\, 1998 by a substantial margin and took office on December 15\, 1998\, becoming the first female sheriff in California. \nSmith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from San Jose State University and a Master’s Degree in Business Management from California State Polytechnic University\, Pomona. She is a graduate of the California Command College and of the FBI Academy and National Executive Institute. \nSheriff Smith has received numerous citations and awards for her public service and has an outstanding record in the California Law Enforcement community. She is a Past President of the California State Sheriff’s Association and has been named Woman of the Year by the California State Assembly. \nFree of charge; dinner will be served. PLEASE RSVP to pacifica.org/rsvp
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/community-appreciation-dinner/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150411T051504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150411T051504Z
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SUMMARY:Extremism and a Need for Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Stanford Cultural Interactions Club would like to invite you to our Dialogue and Friendship Dinner at Stanford. Through this event\, they aim to enhance intercultural understanding and dialogue within the Stanford community by bringing individuals from diverse backgrounds together including students\, faculty\, staff\, administrators\, businessmen\, religious and community leaders. \nTheme: Extremism and a Need for Dialogue \nKeynote Speaker: Prof. John Esposito\,\nProfessor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He is Founding Director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding in the Walsh School of Foreign Service. He has more than 45 books and monographs. Esposito’s books and articles have been translated into more than 35 languages. \nPeace & Dialogue Awards\nAs part of the program we are giving Peace & Dialogue Award and Campus Achievement Award to inspiring community leaders who have made a significant contributions to multicultural understanding and dialogue in Bay Area and beyond. \nMediterranean Food & Music\nThe dinner will have a good selection of Mediterranean food accompanied with intercultural music. \nAdmission:  $20 per guest\, $15 for students.\nPlease register through Eventbrite with your meal choice by April 23\, 2015. \nSponsors: ASSU\, GSC\, the Billie Achilles fund\, the Bechtel International Center\, Markaz\, Black Student Union\, Haas Center\, CLGSA \nAbout Stanford Cultural Interactions Club (SCIC)\nSCIC is a registered student organization at Stanford University. You can find more information about our activities at our webpage: www.culturalinteractions.org. Our mission is to serve societal peace and friendship on campus and within the Stanford community by striving to spread values such as cross-cultural understanding\, tolerance\, respect\, and dialogue.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/extremism-and-a-need-for-dialogue/
LOCATION:Oak Lounge\, Tresidder Union\, 459 Serra Mall\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanford Cultural Interactions Club":MAILTO:info@culturalinteractions.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T203925
CREATED:20150401T122547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T122547Z
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SUMMARY:NAACP Freedom and Friendship Gala
DESCRIPTION:The San Jose/Silicon Valley Branch of the NAACP is proud to announce that we will celebrate 106 years; at our 63rd Annual Freedom and Friendship Gala Affirming America’s Promise. We invite you to help us by participating in our annual Gala. Your support is needed now more than ever. This year funds raised will be used to support our client services programs which include our student scholarships\, and our youth leadership program. \nIt gives us great pleasure to announce this year’s recipients of: \n\nDr. TJ Owens Education Award  – Chancellor Rita Cepeda;\nWillie Lewis Brown\, Jr. Legislator of the Year Award  – Nora Campos ;\nCesar Chavez Social Justice Award  – Fr. Jon Pedigo\nDorothy Irene Height  Community Services Award  – Richard Santos;\nWester Sweet  Award for Legal Activism   – James Bell;\nInez C. Jackson Legacy Award  – Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority\, Inc.\, Eta Rho Omega Chapter\nWilliam Edward Burghardt “W. E. B.” Du Bois  – Dr. Jarvis Sulcer\n2 Freedom Fighter  – Anyika Nkululeko   Roxana Marachi\n2 Circle of friends   – Keith L Hames  Rev Thomas Fisher\n\nVisit our website at www.sanjosenaacp.org to purchase your ticket
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/naacp-freedom-and-friendship-gala/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn San Jose Airport\, 1350 North First Street\, San Jose\, CA
CATEGORIES:Dinner
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAACP San Jose / Silicon Valley":MAILTO:info@sanjosenaacp.org
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