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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:Keep the Dream Alive
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco 1945\, The United Nations Association Of San Francisco (UNA-SF) will co-host a free and historic event that will include speakers\, educational workshops\, and a special concert\, “The Way Chose You” inspired by Dag Hammarskjöld’s spiritual journal “Markings\,” and performed by the Swedish Choir Kloster Vocalis and other performers.\n\nThe 15th Anniversary of the United Religions Initiative will also be folded into this event\, which will be held at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. The event will hold up the Sustainable Development Goals and encourage a season of peace education about UN values from June through October. It will also incorporate artistic gifts honoring the depth and global commitments of the late United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld. The gathering will be a step in a journey of peace making in order to keep the dream alive. Shared educational programs will follow.\n\nRegistration is free (click the link below) but seating is limited to 1000 people so please register early. Donations will be gratefully accepted.\n\nRegister: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-un-charter-70th-anniversary-tickets-16977723829\nDonate: https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=5537fea5e4b0d5694214afb8
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/keep-the-dream-alive/
LOCATION:Grace Cathedral\, 1100 California St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94108
CATEGORIES:Concert,Speaker,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Cathedral":MAILTO:reception@gracecathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150623T184500
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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:20150621T073000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Day Awareness Session
DESCRIPTION:June 21st has been declared “International Day of Yoga” by the United Nations\, in a resolution overwhelmingly adopted by more than 100 countries including the United States of America.  \nHindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA\, Hindu American Foundation & Yoga Bharti cordially invites you to attend 2 hour awareness session of Yoga and promoting health living initiative at the Dixon Landing Park\, Milpitas on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. This event will have practical session of Yoga and as well as informative talk from experts about the different aspects of Yoga. \nThe event is free\, but please register here.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/yoga-day-awareness-session/
LOCATION:Dixon Landing Park\, 1771 Milmont Drive\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body & Movement,Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA":MAILTO:info@yoga21.org
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SUMMARY:Mobilizing Youth Locally to Build a Peaceful Universal Family
DESCRIPTION:Community of Faith Breakfast \nJantsankhorol Damdinsuren (Jantsan) is a staff liaison for the Human Rights and Human Relations Commission of the city of Richmond and Youth Service Initiative Officer of the city’s impact volunteering program\, Richmond ESC – Excellence Serving our Community. Most of his work involves mentoring youth from local schools in Richmond on project implementation\, leadership development\, and professional and personal growth. Jantsan currently serves on the Board of Directors at the United Nations Association – USA East Bay Chapter\, an organization dedicated to educating\, inspiring people to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations and promoting constructive United States leadership in international cooperation. Jantsan received his BA in Political Science: Comparative Politics and International Affairs from the University of California\, Berkeley. \nWHEN: Saturday\, May 23\, 2015\, 8:30 am – 10:30 am\nWHERE: Bay Area Family Church\, 2305 Washington Ave.\, San Leandro.  $5 suggested donation. \nFor more information call (510) 483-4712 or email bafcoffice@gmail.com
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/mobilizing-youth-locally-to-build-a-peaceful-universal-family/
LOCATION:Bay Area Family Church\, 2305 Washington Avenue\, San Leandro\, CA\, 94577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Citizens and Leaders: The Public Role of the Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Bannan Institute Spring 2015: Leadership and the Intellectual Life\nTradition\, Innovation\, and Transformation\n \nMartha Nussbaum\,\nErnst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics\, University of Chicago \nPeople sometimes dismiss liberal arts education as useless.  But any country needs citizens who can think critically\, discuss world issues knowledgeably\, and understand the point of view of someone whose background and interests differ from their own. These abilities are nourished by the humanities and the arts\, so they play a vital role in education at all levels. \nCo-sponsored by Faculty Development\, Dean’s Office of the College of Arts & Sciences\, Undergraduate Studies\, Philosophy Department\, Classics Department\, and School of Law \nFor more information and RSVP\, go to www.scu.edu/ic/bannan/2014-15/spring.cfm?b=474&c=20060
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/citizens-and-leaders-the-public-role-of-the-humanities/
LOCATION:St. Clare Room\, Library and Learning Commons\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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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:Human Trafficking: Cindy Chavez
DESCRIPTION:County Supervisor Cindy Chavez hit the ground running as soon as she was elected in July 2013. She immediately initiated efforts to: \n\nImprove county government transparency by regulating lobbyists\nCombating the scourge of human trafficking with a commission she co-chairs with the Sheriff and District Attorney\nImproving public transportation.\n\nHer public service career has been about putting people and their neighborhoods first\, making lives better through innovative\, visionary and thoughtful policies. She represents Central\, South and East San Jose\, a district that is a microcosm of the ethnic and economic diversity of Santa Clara County. She chairs the Board’s Children\, families and Seniors Committee and serves on the Public Safety and Justice Committee. \nBefore election to the Board of Supervisors\, she led the nonprofit social justice organization Working Partnerships USA\, which led the community campaign to raise San Jose’s minimum wage. \nDuring her two terms on the San Jose City Council – including two years as Vice Mayor – she helped win City funding for the Children’s Health Initiative\, which made our county the first in the nation to ensure health coverage to virtually every child who lives here. \nCindy lives in downtown San Jose with her husband and son. \nDinner will be served. Please RSVP to pacificasv.org/rsvp/
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/human-trafficking-cindy-chavez/
LOCATION:Pacifica Institute\, 1257 Tasman Dr\, Unit B\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Compassion with Sharon Salzberg
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Salzberg\, New York Times best-selling author and worldwide meditation teacher\, will join our founder and director\, Dr. Doty\, to discuss the role compassion has played in her life. Sharon is Co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre\, Massachusetts. She has been leading meditation retreats worldwide since 1974.  She has played a crucial role in bringing Asian meditation practices to the West. The ancient Buddhist practices of vipassana (mindfulness) and metta (lovingkindness) are the foundations of her work. \nRegister here to join us for this wonderful conversation.
URL:https://sivicdev.sivicouncil.org/event/conversations-on-compassion-with-sharon-salzberg/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education":MAILTO:ccare_info@stanford.edu
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