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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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