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Upcoming Events of Interest, August 7, 2008, S.F. Bay Area, CA
Asalaam Alaikum and Greetings,
Forward/share as you see fit.
Thank you,
Atif www.atifslist.com | www.norcalcouncil.org groups.yahoo.com | subscribe: [email protected] www.facebook.com (AtifsList on Facebook)
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REPEATING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Developing Counselors for the Muslim Youth Camp www.muslimyouthcamp.org
As-salamu alaikum Dear Friend,
I am writing this letter to you because I believe you share the same hopes for a self-sustaining, professional, dynamic, faithful, and well-integrated American Muslim community as I do. This is why I have dedicated much of my efforts to the Muslim Youth Camp (MYC)over the last 15 years. You already know that the MYC has stood the test of time, transitioning from the dedication of my parents, "Uncle Marghoob (Allah yarhamuhu) and Aunti Iffat" to a formal and diverse Board of Directors and Executive Committee, made up of members who know MYC from their youth. For 47 years MYC Muslim Youth Camp has been learning from the evolving Muslim community and has thrived and improved as a result of the energy of the volunteer staff. Each year through a distinctly American Muslim identity, this staff brings MYC values into reality:
-Sincere respect in understanding different Islamic perspectives, -Faith in one God who guides humanity to its fullest potential, -Respect for each soul's spiritual journey
Many sincere thanks,
Amira Quraishi
MYC Counselor Coordinator
(Thank you Amira!)
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Desi Women Domestic Violence Study
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
450 Sutter Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108
415-568-3327 | www.apiahf.org | 1-800-354-0386 | [email protected] | [email protected]
Desi women?Receive $75: * If you are a Pakistani or Indian woman, * 18 ? 60 years old, * Living in the Bay Area, * Who has been hurt or afraid in a current or past relationship. Contact "Calendar Study" to participate in a safe & private interview.
Salaams all,
If you or anyone you know falls into the categories below we would truly appreciate you calling us and letting us interview you. As you all know there are very few statistics dealing with these specific ethnic populations and if we want law enforcement, health care professionals, and other 'helpers' to be culturally competent and culturally aware we have to provide them with statistics and research (unfortunately the world we live in now needs things to be proven to them). Your participation will help us understand women's experiences and develop more effective policies and agency responses. If you have any questions feel free to email or call.
Jazakallah khair, Sabeen Shaiq, MSW, Domestic Violence Research Interviewer
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BAAML & SABA - Voter Registration Drives
August 10, 2008 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Livermore Hindu Temple
August 16-17, 2008 - 11:00 to 3:00 pm - Festival of India, Fremont
August 17, 2008 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - PACC Pakistan Indepence Day Celebration and Picnic Baylands Park, Sunnyvale
August 23, 2008 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - PASFBA Pakistan Independence Day Celebration - Civic Center, San Francisco
August 26, 2008 - 5:00 pm - India Independence Day Celebration - Giants v. Rockies - AT& T Park, San Francisco (tentative) www.baaml.net | www.southasianbar.org
The Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers www.baaml.net has partnered with the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California www.southasianbar.org in a voter drive registration initiative to ensure that eligible citizens are registered to vote. In an effort to register as many new voters by the October 20th deadline for the November 4th general election, SABA and BAAML need your help in reaching out to the Muslim and South Asian communities in a series of upcoming voter registration drives. Volunteers are needed at the upcoming voter registration drive-events. Please contact me at [email protected] (BAAML) and Shaamini Babu [email protected] (SABA) if you are available to volunteer at any of the venues. BAAML is committed to the political empowerment of the Muslim community and encourages all citizens to participate in this project. This is definitely a team effort and the more volunteers we have, the more voters we can register. By volunteering just a couple of hours you can personally make a significant and lasting impact on the political process.
Asma Zia, President
Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers
(Thank you Asma!)
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Chapel of Chimes Cemetery Discounted Muslim Grave Plots till 9/1/08
Chapel of Chimes Contact: Theresa Paris (Hablo Espan& #771;ol), Family Service Counselor, Chapel of the Chimes/Skylawn, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94538
Direct office #: 510-441-5586, General Co. #: 510-471-3363, Fax #: 510-429-8365, Cell #: 510-504-2564, E-Mail: [email protected]
Chapel of Chimes Cemetery (Hayward, CA) is extending their offer of discounted grave plot prices for the New Muslim Area (Garden of Gulshane Rahmat) for a limited time again through the month of August! Please read below for details in regards to the pricing and deadlines. For any questions, please contact me or Theresa (contact info is below) with the Chapel of Chimes directly! Irfan
JazakAllah
Irfan Rydhan
(408) 509-7965
(Thank you Irfan!)
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Muslim Community Center East Bay Volunteer Opportunities www.mcceastbay.org | [email protected] or call us at 925-984-3508
Muslim Community Center East Bay Sunday School is looking for teachers and parent volunteers for the 2008-2009 academic session beginning on September 7, 2008. Positions are available at our San Ramon and Pleasanton campuses.We are seeking volunteers in following areas: Islamic School Teachers , Quran Recitation Teachers , Arabic Language Teachers , Room Parents , Administration staff , General volunteers. If you would like to become part of a dynamic growing organization focused on the education of our children then this is the opportunity for you. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 925-984-3508. More information about MCC school and volunteer opportunities is available at out website: www.mcceastbay.org
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S.F. Film Night in the Park - SATURDAYS
May 17 - October 4, 2008; All shows begin at 8 P.M. or at Dusk
Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th Streets, San Francisco, CA www.sfntf.org
Film Night in the Park is San Francisco's premiere outdoor film series. Eight film night screenings in 2007 were attended by over 15,000 film-goers with over 7,000 attending the July screening of 16 CANDLES in Dolores Park. Over 50,000 people have attended Film Night in San Francisco since 2003. Films are presented free of charge on a giant outdoor screen in beautiful park settings. Attendees are encouraged to picnic before screenings and are discouraged from bringing chairs. Bring Jackets/Blankets too!
(Thank you Ayesha!)
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Stern Grove - Admission-Free Concerts - SUNDAYS
June 15 - August 17, 2008, Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco www.sterngrove.org
Since 1938, Stern Grove Festival has been the Bay Area?s home for outstanding performing arts in a beautiful outdoor setting, completely admission-free. This summer, Stern Grove Festival is celebrating its 71st Season with another fantastic line-up of artists from around the world! Choose a concert date to learn more about the performances.
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MeccaOne - Radio/Online Streaming Program - THURSDAYS
Listen LIVE WORLDWIDE VIA INTERNET // QUICKTIME plug-in required. MeccaOne Radio, Thursdays from 5-6pm (PST) on 90.5FM KSJS // www.meccaone.org
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Hayward Halaqahs - FRIDAYS
Fridays, 7:15 pm
185 Folsom Road, Hayward, CA 94544 www.facebook.com | www.haywardhalaqah.org
Hayward Halaqah hosts a different event/topic/speaker every week. Anywhere from 75-300 attend on a weekly basis. Free and open to all.
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EVENTS
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Muslim Unity Day 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10:00am - 11:00pm
6 Flags Discovery Kingdom (Marine World), 2001 Marine World Pky, Vallejo, CA
[email protected] | muslimunity.us
This year's Muslim Unity Day 2008 (M.U.D. 2008) will be at a NEW LOCATION! It's going to be @ 6 Flags Marine World's Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA. SPREAD THE WORD! INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! OPEN TO ALL!
Salaams All: The $23 discounted tickets will be available until July 9th, so buy your tickets asap if you want to save the most money. On July 10th, the prices will slightly increase, but will still be discounted off the regular admission prices ($39.99) of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! To purchase your discounted MUD tickets, please go to the 6 flags website at: www.sixflags.com Enter promo code "MudEarly" in the upper right corner of the website. To purchase tickets in person with cash or check, please contact: Rehana Rehman, [email protected] or (951) 452-9369 Peace, The MUD team, MuslimUnity.us
www.iht.com
(Thank you Murad!)
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Food Bazaar to Benefit Burma & China
On Sunday Aug 10th 2008, 11: am - 2:00 pm
MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054 events.mercurynews.com
[email protected]
Please contact us if you want to sell some food to support this.
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Muslim Contributions to Medieval Spain
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 6:30 pm
South Bay Islamic Association, 325 North 3rd St., San Jose
510-549-3454 | [email protected]
Dear Friends, As-Salaamu ?Alaykum
Zaytuna Institute, with the kind support of the South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA), cordially invites you and your family to a very special free event featuring our honored guest, Dr. Kenneth Honerkamp, on Sunday, August 10, at the SBIA in downtown San Jose. During the event, Dr. Honerkamp, a graduate of the historic al-Qarawayyin University in Morocco and a leading expert on the relationship between shariah and Islamic spirituality, will discuss how Muslims were able to contribute so effectively to the civic, intellectual, and spiritual life of medieval Spain. You will also hear from representatives of Zaytuna Institute about its evolving national role in creating a reputable academic institution. We will also invite you to travel with us toward a bold new future for Muslims in America by participating in Zaytuna?s new ?Count Me In? campaign. Please call us at 510-549-3454 or email at [email protected] for more information. We are looking forward to hosting you on this special occasion.
Sincerely, Zaytuna Board and Staff
Dr. Kenneth Honerkamp, currently a professor of religion at the University of Georgia in Athens, has studied in the Islamic sciences at al-Qarawayyin University in Fes, Morocco, and in Pakistan?s North-West Frontier Province, among other locations. He does research in the fields of Islamic Law and the integral relationship of shariah and Islamic spirituality. His recent study and translation of two texts by Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami al-Naysapuri (d. 1021) and the Malamatiyya was published by Fons Vitae Publishers in early 2003.
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Improving Organ Transplantation by Tony Allison, D.Phil., B.M., Transplant Scientist
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
SRI Menlo Park, Middlefield Road at Ringwood - Dining Room in the International Building, www.cafescipa.org | [email protected]
Come to SRI for a conversation with our next Caf? Scientifique speaker. Do not park at SRI's main entrance at 333 Ravenswood Ave. Entrances to Conference Center parking are next to the church on Ravenswood and at Ringwood and Middlefield.
Every year, kidney transplants improve the quality of life of more than 20,000 U.S. citizens who are on renal dialysis. Heart and kidney transplants keep alive many thousands of patients who would otherwise die. Organ transplants are rejected unless recipients are immunosuppressed. Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus have been used for that purpose for decades, but they damage kidneys and have other adverse effects. Allison applied observations on inherited defects of purine synthesis to design an immunosuppressive drug (mycophenolate mofetil) with fewer side effects. It is now widely used in transplantation.
Organs that are stored before transplantation are anoxic, and when blood passes through them after the operation they can be damaged. A way to minimize reperfusion injury, and thereby improve the function of transplanted organs, will be discussed.
Allison received a D.Phil. and a medical qualification from Oxford University. He was a travelling fellow with Linus Pauling at the California Institute of Technology. The first half of his career was spent with the Medical Research Council (M.R.C.) of the U.K. In 1981 he accepted a position as a Vice President for Research at Syntex, Palo Alto, where he initiated the development of CellCept, which is marketed by Roche to prevent organ graft rejection. Allison is currently V.P. for Research of Alavita Pharmaceuticals, Mountain View.
Caf? Scientifique events are open to all free of charge. No reservations are necessary. For more information please visit our web site: www.cafescisv.org . Check the web for information about future and past events, including photos. Feel free to forward this announcement to interested friends and colleagues. Sign up here to receive announcements.
Sponsored by ROXRO PHARMA and SRI, Caf? Scientifique is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology and debate science issues outside a traditional academic context. We meet monthly to discuss a variety of science topics. Feel free to forward this message to anyone you think could be interested.
Coffee, tea and biscotti will be complimentary, provided by SRI - Bring your own mug if you wish to avoid using disposable cups.
Courtesy of Kepler's there will be a drawing for a $30 gift card for books or merchandise at Kepler's on El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Those who choose to enter the drawing will have their names added to the Kepler's mailing list. Special thanks to Kepler's for supporting Cafe Sci.
If you do not wish to receive Caf? Scientifique announcements please send an email to [email protected] .
Kind regards,
John McIntosh
[email protected]
(Thank you Omar!)
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ILM Tree open house
august 12th, 6:30-8:30
Lafayette, CA
[email protected]
Tour the facility, Meet teachers, View curriculum, Register for AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES/ADULT CLASSES. ILM Tree is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to the education of muslim youth in the bay area. Located in Lafayette, ilm tree is conveniently located only 15 minutes east of Berkeley and 15 minutes north of san ramon. Ilm tree offers afterschool classes in Arabic language, quran memorization, quran reading, and tajweed in addition to an enrichment program for homeschoolers. For more information, contact sara kim, sara.mb.kim@ sbcglobal. net
(Thank you Chloe!)
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ING - Speaker's Bureau Training
Saturday, August 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Muslim Community Association (MCA), 3003 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA
[email protected] | ing.org | www.facebook.com
The Islamic Networks Group (ING) is currently recruiting for speakers and is pleased to announce another speaker training workshop on Saturday, August 16. Since 1993, the Islamic Speakers Bureau has been the core of ING's mission to increase religious literacy and promote mutual respect among people of all different faiths.
(Thank you Grace!)
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YOUR DIL SF - Kites in the Park
Saturday, August 23, 2008, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
West Fort Miley, El Camino Del Mar and 49th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
[email protected] | www.facebook.com | www.yourdil.org
Description: YOUR DIL SF celebrates KITES in the Park to help fight illiteracy!! Please join us for some BBQ, fun games and raffles. Please purchase your tickets at: www.yourdil.org . $15 for student, $20 for advance purchase (bought by August 15th), $25 for regular tickets price (after August 15), $30 at the event. For more information about YOUR DIL, please visit www.yourdil.org
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AMV - Open House
Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Palo Alto, CA
[email protected] | www.amuslimvoice.org
American Muslim Voice Open House. The American Muslim Voice Foundation cordially invites you to a dinner party and to be a part of our Miracle Movement of Friendship. AMV Foundation enjoys the success that our simple approach to community building yields, but our greatest assets are the lasting friendships, coalitions and alliances we have made in our efforts to bridge the gap between all communities. There would be no forums and no teach ins, just a chance for all human beings to know each other a bit better in a safe environment to break down all the barriers and to erase fear caused by ignorance. Just one rule to follow, nurture old friendships and sow the seeds of new ones. We will provide free traditional Pakistani dinner, multicultural and mutifaith interaction, kids' activities and cultural experiences. Feel free to invite family, friends, colleagues and neighbors. Just bring an open mind, an appetite and a few chairs. Most importantly we would like you to share your vision of our beloved, peaceful and inclusive nation through poems, essays, songs, skits or spoken words. We will take care of the rest. Please RSVP to help us serve you better by August 19th. Optional. Bring dessert or side dish to share. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit amuslimvoice.org . American Muslim Voice Foundation (Tax Exempt ID: 30-023-8662), 39675 Cedar Blvd, Suite 295-D Newark, CA 94560
(Thank you Samina Aunty!)
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SBIA - Annual Picnic
Sunday, August 24th - 11 am - 5 pm
Lake Elizabeth Park in Fremont www.sbia.info
Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children For tickets please contact: Br. Adnan, Br. Suleyman, Br. Yusuf Vahora, Br. Yakoob Jaka. Please pick-up a flyer and buy your tickets. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event.
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Eight Annual Ramadan Iftar for Tenderloin Muslim Families
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 3:00-9:00 PM
Tenderloin Children Playground Building, 570 Ellis between Leavenworth & Hyde, San Francisco
[email protected]
For the Muslim families and their children who live in the Tenderloin area of downtown San Francisco. The event will include a free Iftar, a recitation from the Holy Quran, Al-Maghreb prayer, and children educational games. At the end of the evening, we will distribute gifts to each child and each family. Volunteers Needed! - Please be there at 3:00 PM for setting up the hall, serving the food, and cleaning the hall. Volunteers are requested to donate $10.00 for their iftar (dinner). Zawaya is administering the volunteer sign-up for this event via a Yahoo Group dedicated solely to this purpose. If you plan to volunteer, please send an email to [email protected] and follow the instructions that will be forwarded in the reply.
(Thank you Nabila!)
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UPF MOVIE: Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert
October 3rd through October 9th, 2008
Berkeley ? Shattuck - www.new.facebook.com
San Francisco ? Opera Plaza - www.new.facebook.com www.new.facebook.com | www.landmarktheatres.com | www.allahmademefunny.com
Rabia Ahmad, Film Marketing, [email protected] or call 202-439-1441.
UPF's First Release in Movie Theatres. Get ready to laugh with your friends! UPF is pleased to announce that Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert is coming to theatres. ?Comedy has the power to build bridges and reach broad audiences that may not watch traditional historical documentaries,? said Alex Kronemer, the film's Co-Executive Producer. ?The release of this film in theatres provides an easy way for American Muslims to build those bridges, just by bringing a friend of a different faith to the movies.? Landmark Theatres is releasing the film in select cities from October 3rd through October 9th. If ticket sales are strong the film will show longer. We're asking you to help us make this week-long screening period a success.
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ING - Annual Banquet
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 6PM ? 9PM
Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA
[email protected] | www.ing.org
We hope you will join us to both celebrate Eid ul-Fitr & ING?s 16th year anniversary. Sixteen years of teaching about Islam and building bridges between Muslims and Americans of other faiths couldn?t have been achieved without YOU! Thank you.
Keynote Speaker: Professor John L. Esposito. Acclaimed speaker and prolific writer. His most recent work is titled, ?Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think? www1.georgetown.edu . Entertainment: Maz Jobrani - www.mazjobrani.com
(Thank you Maha!)
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PAST EVENTS SUMMARY
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BAY AREA HEADLINES
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Muslims begin to copy the megachurch multi-site model
By MALLIKA RAO, Religion News Service www.kansascity.com
Posted on Fri, Aug. 01, 2008
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BAY AREA RESOURCES & COMMUNITY CALENDARS - www.atifslist.com
WHY I STARTED THIS & IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE - www.atifslist.com
NOTES & DISCLAIMERS - www.atifslist.com
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The current FULL issue of AtifsList with all detailed event listings has now been posted on the website. If you wish to receive the FULL version of AtifsList with all events details, please subscribe directly at: groups.yahoo.com .
AtifsList is now on Facebook. If you ever wanted to go to an event but did not know who else was going, then AtifsList & Facebook might be able to help. One proposed use would be to try and gather & coordinate people to attend the various events from a central focal point. Give it a try and lets see what happens.
THANK YOU FOR READING THIS E-MAIL,
Atif
Forward/share as you see fit.
Thank you,
Atif www.atifslist.com | www.norcalcouncil.org groups.yahoo.com | subscribe: [email protected] www.facebook.com (AtifsList on Facebook)
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REPEATING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Developing Counselors for the Muslim Youth Camp www.muslimyouthcamp.org
As-salamu alaikum Dear Friend,
I am writing this letter to you because I believe you share the same hopes for a self-sustaining, professional, dynamic, faithful, and well-integrated American Muslim community as I do. This is why I have dedicated much of my efforts to the Muslim Youth Camp (MYC)over the last 15 years. You already know that the MYC has stood the test of time, transitioning from the dedication of my parents, "Uncle Marghoob (Allah yarhamuhu) and Aunti Iffat" to a formal and diverse Board of Directors and Executive Committee, made up of members who know MYC from their youth. For 47 years MYC Muslim Youth Camp has been learning from the evolving Muslim community and has thrived and improved as a result of the energy of the volunteer staff. Each year through a distinctly American Muslim identity, this staff brings MYC values into reality:
-Sincere respect in understanding different Islamic perspectives, -Faith in one God who guides humanity to its fullest potential, -Respect for each soul's spiritual journey
Many sincere thanks,
Amira Quraishi
MYC Counselor Coordinator
(Thank you Amira!)
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Desi Women Domestic Violence Study
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
450 Sutter Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108
415-568-3327 | www.apiahf.org | 1-800-354-0386 | [email protected] | [email protected]
Desi women?Receive $75: * If you are a Pakistani or Indian woman, * 18 ? 60 years old, * Living in the Bay Area, * Who has been hurt or afraid in a current or past relationship. Contact "Calendar Study" to participate in a safe & private interview.
Salaams all,
If you or anyone you know falls into the categories below we would truly appreciate you calling us and letting us interview you. As you all know there are very few statistics dealing with these specific ethnic populations and if we want law enforcement, health care professionals, and other 'helpers' to be culturally competent and culturally aware we have to provide them with statistics and research (unfortunately the world we live in now needs things to be proven to them). Your participation will help us understand women's experiences and develop more effective policies and agency responses. If you have any questions feel free to email or call.
Jazakallah khair, Sabeen Shaiq, MSW, Domestic Violence Research Interviewer
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BAAML & SABA - Voter Registration Drives
August 10, 2008 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Livermore Hindu Temple
August 16-17, 2008 - 11:00 to 3:00 pm - Festival of India, Fremont
August 17, 2008 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - PACC Pakistan Indepence Day Celebration and Picnic Baylands Park, Sunnyvale
August 23, 2008 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm - PASFBA Pakistan Independence Day Celebration - Civic Center, San Francisco
August 26, 2008 - 5:00 pm - India Independence Day Celebration - Giants v. Rockies - AT& T Park, San Francisco (tentative) www.baaml.net | www.southasianbar.org
The Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers www.baaml.net has partnered with the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California www.southasianbar.org in a voter drive registration initiative to ensure that eligible citizens are registered to vote. In an effort to register as many new voters by the October 20th deadline for the November 4th general election, SABA and BAAML need your help in reaching out to the Muslim and South Asian communities in a series of upcoming voter registration drives. Volunteers are needed at the upcoming voter registration drive-events. Please contact me at [email protected] (BAAML) and Shaamini Babu [email protected] (SABA) if you are available to volunteer at any of the venues. BAAML is committed to the political empowerment of the Muslim community and encourages all citizens to participate in this project. This is definitely a team effort and the more volunteers we have, the more voters we can register. By volunteering just a couple of hours you can personally make a significant and lasting impact on the political process.
Asma Zia, President
Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers
(Thank you Asma!)
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Chapel of Chimes Cemetery Discounted Muslim Grave Plots till 9/1/08
Chapel of Chimes Contact: Theresa Paris (Hablo Espan& #771;ol), Family Service Counselor, Chapel of the Chimes/Skylawn, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94538
Direct office #: 510-441-5586, General Co. #: 510-471-3363, Fax #: 510-429-8365, Cell #: 510-504-2564, E-Mail: [email protected]
Chapel of Chimes Cemetery (Hayward, CA) is extending their offer of discounted grave plot prices for the New Muslim Area (Garden of Gulshane Rahmat) for a limited time again through the month of August! Please read below for details in regards to the pricing and deadlines. For any questions, please contact me or Theresa (contact info is below) with the Chapel of Chimes directly! Irfan
JazakAllah
Irfan Rydhan
(408) 509-7965
(Thank you Irfan!)
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Muslim Community Center East Bay Volunteer Opportunities www.mcceastbay.org | [email protected] or call us at 925-984-3508
Muslim Community Center East Bay Sunday School is looking for teachers and parent volunteers for the 2008-2009 academic session beginning on September 7, 2008. Positions are available at our San Ramon and Pleasanton campuses.We are seeking volunteers in following areas: Islamic School Teachers , Quran Recitation Teachers , Arabic Language Teachers , Room Parents , Administration staff , General volunteers. If you would like to become part of a dynamic growing organization focused on the education of our children then this is the opportunity for you. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 925-984-3508. More information about MCC school and volunteer opportunities is available at out website: www.mcceastbay.org
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S.F. Film Night in the Park - SATURDAYS
May 17 - October 4, 2008; All shows begin at 8 P.M. or at Dusk
Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th Streets, San Francisco, CA www.sfntf.org
Film Night in the Park is San Francisco's premiere outdoor film series. Eight film night screenings in 2007 were attended by over 15,000 film-goers with over 7,000 attending the July screening of 16 CANDLES in Dolores Park. Over 50,000 people have attended Film Night in San Francisco since 2003. Films are presented free of charge on a giant outdoor screen in beautiful park settings. Attendees are encouraged to picnic before screenings and are discouraged from bringing chairs. Bring Jackets/Blankets too!
(Thank you Ayesha!)
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Stern Grove - Admission-Free Concerts - SUNDAYS
June 15 - August 17, 2008, Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco www.sterngrove.org
Since 1938, Stern Grove Festival has been the Bay Area?s home for outstanding performing arts in a beautiful outdoor setting, completely admission-free. This summer, Stern Grove Festival is celebrating its 71st Season with another fantastic line-up of artists from around the world! Choose a concert date to learn more about the performances.
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MeccaOne - Radio/Online Streaming Program - THURSDAYS
Listen LIVE WORLDWIDE VIA INTERNET // QUICKTIME plug-in required. MeccaOne Radio, Thursdays from 5-6pm (PST) on 90.5FM KSJS // www.meccaone.org
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Hayward Halaqahs - FRIDAYS
Fridays, 7:15 pm
185 Folsom Road, Hayward, CA 94544 www.facebook.com | www.haywardhalaqah.org
Hayward Halaqah hosts a different event/topic/speaker every week. Anywhere from 75-300 attend on a weekly basis. Free and open to all.
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EVENTS
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Muslim Unity Day 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 10:00am - 11:00pm
6 Flags Discovery Kingdom (Marine World), 2001 Marine World Pky, Vallejo, CA
[email protected] | muslimunity.us
This year's Muslim Unity Day 2008 (M.U.D. 2008) will be at a NEW LOCATION! It's going to be @ 6 Flags Marine World's Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA. SPREAD THE WORD! INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! OPEN TO ALL!
Salaams All: The $23 discounted tickets will be available until July 9th, so buy your tickets asap if you want to save the most money. On July 10th, the prices will slightly increase, but will still be discounted off the regular admission prices ($39.99) of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! To purchase your discounted MUD tickets, please go to the 6 flags website at: www.sixflags.com Enter promo code "MudEarly" in the upper right corner of the website. To purchase tickets in person with cash or check, please contact: Rehana Rehman, [email protected] or (951) 452-9369 Peace, The MUD team, MuslimUnity.us
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(Thank you Murad!)
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Food Bazaar to Benefit Burma & China
On Sunday Aug 10th 2008, 11: am - 2:00 pm
MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054 events.mercurynews.com
[email protected]
Please contact us if you want to sell some food to support this.
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Muslim Contributions to Medieval Spain
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 6:30 pm
South Bay Islamic Association, 325 North 3rd St., San Jose
510-549-3454 | [email protected]
Dear Friends, As-Salaamu ?Alaykum
Zaytuna Institute, with the kind support of the South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA), cordially invites you and your family to a very special free event featuring our honored guest, Dr. Kenneth Honerkamp, on Sunday, August 10, at the SBIA in downtown San Jose. During the event, Dr. Honerkamp, a graduate of the historic al-Qarawayyin University in Morocco and a leading expert on the relationship between shariah and Islamic spirituality, will discuss how Muslims were able to contribute so effectively to the civic, intellectual, and spiritual life of medieval Spain. You will also hear from representatives of Zaytuna Institute about its evolving national role in creating a reputable academic institution. We will also invite you to travel with us toward a bold new future for Muslims in America by participating in Zaytuna?s new ?Count Me In? campaign. Please call us at 510-549-3454 or email at [email protected] for more information. We are looking forward to hosting you on this special occasion.
Sincerely, Zaytuna Board and Staff
Dr. Kenneth Honerkamp, currently a professor of religion at the University of Georgia in Athens, has studied in the Islamic sciences at al-Qarawayyin University in Fes, Morocco, and in Pakistan?s North-West Frontier Province, among other locations. He does research in the fields of Islamic Law and the integral relationship of shariah and Islamic spirituality. His recent study and translation of two texts by Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Sulami al-Naysapuri (d. 1021) and the Malamatiyya was published by Fons Vitae Publishers in early 2003.
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Improving Organ Transplantation by Tony Allison, D.Phil., B.M., Transplant Scientist
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
SRI Menlo Park, Middlefield Road at Ringwood - Dining Room in the International Building, www.cafescipa.org | [email protected]
Come to SRI for a conversation with our next Caf? Scientifique speaker. Do not park at SRI's main entrance at 333 Ravenswood Ave. Entrances to Conference Center parking are next to the church on Ravenswood and at Ringwood and Middlefield.
Every year, kidney transplants improve the quality of life of more than 20,000 U.S. citizens who are on renal dialysis. Heart and kidney transplants keep alive many thousands of patients who would otherwise die. Organ transplants are rejected unless recipients are immunosuppressed. Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus have been used for that purpose for decades, but they damage kidneys and have other adverse effects. Allison applied observations on inherited defects of purine synthesis to design an immunosuppressive drug (mycophenolate mofetil) with fewer side effects. It is now widely used in transplantation.
Organs that are stored before transplantation are anoxic, and when blood passes through them after the operation they can be damaged. A way to minimize reperfusion injury, and thereby improve the function of transplanted organs, will be discussed.
Allison received a D.Phil. and a medical qualification from Oxford University. He was a travelling fellow with Linus Pauling at the California Institute of Technology. The first half of his career was spent with the Medical Research Council (M.R.C.) of the U.K. In 1981 he accepted a position as a Vice President for Research at Syntex, Palo Alto, where he initiated the development of CellCept, which is marketed by Roche to prevent organ graft rejection. Allison is currently V.P. for Research of Alavita Pharmaceuticals, Mountain View.
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Coffee, tea and biscotti will be complimentary, provided by SRI - Bring your own mug if you wish to avoid using disposable cups.
Courtesy of Kepler's there will be a drawing for a $30 gift card for books or merchandise at Kepler's on El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Those who choose to enter the drawing will have their names added to the Kepler's mailing list. Special thanks to Kepler's for supporting Cafe Sci.
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Kind regards,
John McIntosh
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(Thank you Omar!)
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ILM Tree open house
august 12th, 6:30-8:30
Lafayette, CA
[email protected]
Tour the facility, Meet teachers, View curriculum, Register for AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES/ADULT CLASSES. ILM Tree is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to the education of muslim youth in the bay area. Located in Lafayette, ilm tree is conveniently located only 15 minutes east of Berkeley and 15 minutes north of san ramon. Ilm tree offers afterschool classes in Arabic language, quran memorization, quran reading, and tajweed in addition to an enrichment program for homeschoolers. For more information, contact sara kim, sara.mb.kim@ sbcglobal. net
(Thank you Chloe!)
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ING - Speaker's Bureau Training
Saturday, August 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Muslim Community Association (MCA), 3003 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA
[email protected] | ing.org | www.facebook.com
The Islamic Networks Group (ING) is currently recruiting for speakers and is pleased to announce another speaker training workshop on Saturday, August 16. Since 1993, the Islamic Speakers Bureau has been the core of ING's mission to increase religious literacy and promote mutual respect among people of all different faiths.
(Thank you Grace!)
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YOUR DIL SF - Kites in the Park
Saturday, August 23, 2008, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
West Fort Miley, El Camino Del Mar and 49th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
[email protected] | www.facebook.com | www.yourdil.org
Description: YOUR DIL SF celebrates KITES in the Park to help fight illiteracy!! Please join us for some BBQ, fun games and raffles. Please purchase your tickets at: www.yourdil.org . $15 for student, $20 for advance purchase (bought by August 15th), $25 for regular tickets price (after August 15), $30 at the event. For more information about YOUR DIL, please visit www.yourdil.org
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AMV - Open House
Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Palo Alto, CA
[email protected] | www.amuslimvoice.org
American Muslim Voice Open House. The American Muslim Voice Foundation cordially invites you to a dinner party and to be a part of our Miracle Movement of Friendship. AMV Foundation enjoys the success that our simple approach to community building yields, but our greatest assets are the lasting friendships, coalitions and alliances we have made in our efforts to bridge the gap between all communities. There would be no forums and no teach ins, just a chance for all human beings to know each other a bit better in a safe environment to break down all the barriers and to erase fear caused by ignorance. Just one rule to follow, nurture old friendships and sow the seeds of new ones. We will provide free traditional Pakistani dinner, multicultural and mutifaith interaction, kids' activities and cultural experiences. Feel free to invite family, friends, colleagues and neighbors. Just bring an open mind, an appetite and a few chairs. Most importantly we would like you to share your vision of our beloved, peaceful and inclusive nation through poems, essays, songs, skits or spoken words. We will take care of the rest. Please RSVP to help us serve you better by August 19th. Optional. Bring dessert or side dish to share. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit amuslimvoice.org . American Muslim Voice Foundation (Tax Exempt ID: 30-023-8662), 39675 Cedar Blvd, Suite 295-D Newark, CA 94560
(Thank you Samina Aunty!)
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SBIA - Annual Picnic
Sunday, August 24th - 11 am - 5 pm
Lake Elizabeth Park in Fremont www.sbia.info
Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children For tickets please contact: Br. Adnan, Br. Suleyman, Br. Yusuf Vahora, Br. Yakoob Jaka. Please pick-up a flyer and buy your tickets. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event.
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Eight Annual Ramadan Iftar for Tenderloin Muslim Families
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 3:00-9:00 PM
Tenderloin Children Playground Building, 570 Ellis between Leavenworth & Hyde, San Francisco
[email protected]
For the Muslim families and their children who live in the Tenderloin area of downtown San Francisco. The event will include a free Iftar, a recitation from the Holy Quran, Al-Maghreb prayer, and children educational games. At the end of the evening, we will distribute gifts to each child and each family. Volunteers Needed! - Please be there at 3:00 PM for setting up the hall, serving the food, and cleaning the hall. Volunteers are requested to donate $10.00 for their iftar (dinner). Zawaya is administering the volunteer sign-up for this event via a Yahoo Group dedicated solely to this purpose. If you plan to volunteer, please send an email to [email protected] and follow the instructions that will be forwarded in the reply.
(Thank you Nabila!)
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UPF MOVIE: Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert
October 3rd through October 9th, 2008
Berkeley ? Shattuck - www.new.facebook.com
San Francisco ? Opera Plaza - www.new.facebook.com www.new.facebook.com | www.landmarktheatres.com | www.allahmademefunny.com
Rabia Ahmad, Film Marketing, [email protected] or call 202-439-1441.
UPF's First Release in Movie Theatres. Get ready to laugh with your friends! UPF is pleased to announce that Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert is coming to theatres. ?Comedy has the power to build bridges and reach broad audiences that may not watch traditional historical documentaries,? said Alex Kronemer, the film's Co-Executive Producer. ?The release of this film in theatres provides an easy way for American Muslims to build those bridges, just by bringing a friend of a different faith to the movies.? Landmark Theatres is releasing the film in select cities from October 3rd through October 9th. If ticket sales are strong the film will show longer. We're asking you to help us make this week-long screening period a success.
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ING - Annual Banquet
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 6PM ? 9PM
Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA
[email protected] | www.ing.org
We hope you will join us to both celebrate Eid ul-Fitr & ING?s 16th year anniversary. Sixteen years of teaching about Islam and building bridges between Muslims and Americans of other faiths couldn?t have been achieved without YOU! Thank you.
Keynote Speaker: Professor John L. Esposito. Acclaimed speaker and prolific writer. His most recent work is titled, ?Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think? www1.georgetown.edu . Entertainment: Maz Jobrani - www.mazjobrani.com
(Thank you Maha!)
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Muslims begin to copy the megachurch multi-site model
By MALLIKA RAO, Religion News Service www.kansascity.com
Posted on Fri, Aug. 01, 2008
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