Asalaam Alaikum and Greetings,

Guess what....I'm on the road again. Been in Las Vegas since Tuesday. Hopefully will make it back home to learn about East Africa and roller coasters this weekend.

U.S. Representative Keith Ellison is scheduled to visit Vegas. A new CAIR chapter has been established in Las Vegas. There are homeless feeding programs and a free clinic being operated out of the local Masjids in Las Vegas. What happens in Vegas need not stay in Vegas.

Forward/share as you see fit.

Thank you,
Atif www.atifslist.com | www.norcalcouncil.org groups.yahoo.com


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TWO South Asian Bone Marrow DonorS Needed - August 2007 www.helpvinayandsameer.org | www.helpvinay.org www.facebook.com www.marrow.org
Dear Friends,

Please take a moment to read this post.

My friend, Sameer Bhatia helpvinayandsameer.org), has been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), which is a cancer of the blood. He is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant. Sameer is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, is 31 years old, and got married last year. His diagnosis was confirmed just weeks ago and caught us all by surprise given that he has always been in peak condition. Sameer, a Stanford alum, is known to many for his efforts in launching the American India Foundation, Project DOSTI, TiE (Chicago), a microfinance fund, and other causes focused on helping others. Now he urgently needs our help in giving him a new lease on life. He is undergoing chemotherapy at present but needs a bone marrow transplant to sustain beyond the next few months.

Another friend of ours, Vinay, was also diagnosed with AML and requires a transplant. We have joined forces with Team Vinay ( helpvinay.org ) in order to get South Asians registered in the bone marrow registry. Both Sameer and Vinay need a match from another South Asian, however, very few South Asians are actually in the registry and this makes it difficult for doctors to find them a match. This is why we need your help. We have a family friend in our community who needs our help. His name Vinay Chakravarthy. Vinnie was diagnosed with leukemia last November and went through chemo. Unfortunately, he has recently taken a turn for the worse. The only way to beat this is with a bone marrow transplant. The doctors have given him only six weeks to find a match. Let me tell you a little bit about Vinnie. He went to Berkeley and completed medical school two years ago. He was in the middle of residency in Boston when he was diagnosed. Vinnie and Rashmi, his wife, will be celebrating their second wedding anniversary this July. You may not know him personally, but you do know someone just like him. Please do something to help this family and get on the donor list.

This is where you can help.

Fortunately, you can help. Let?s use the power of the net to save a life?something that couldn?t be done years ago, but is now possible. Getting registered is quick and requires a simple cheek swab (2 minutes of your time) and filling out some forms (5 minutes of your time). Registering and even donating if you're ever selected is VERY simple. Only 6 million people of Asian descent are on the national registry for bone marrow donation at the moment, with less than 1% of that amount being South Asian. There's only a 25% likelihood he'll match with someone within the family. Most of them have already been ruled out as a match. I'm told he can find a match with anybody of Asian descent. The testing process couldn't be simpler; it's a cotton swab in the mouth and 45 seconds later, you can find out if you are a match for Vinnie. Mention his name when getting tested. You can contact your local Blood Source or hospital to find out where to get tested. Please visit www.marrow.org

Thank you and please forward this to as many people who you think can help.

(See MCA August 10, 2007 Bone Marrow Drive Announcement Below)


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UPCOMING SUMMER CAMPS www.norcalcouncil.org type=day www.norcalcouncil.org type=day www.norcalcouncil.org type=day


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Submissions Call - Illume Magazine www.illumemedia.org | www.facebook.com

Illume Magazine is an independent media publication that aims to connect to the peoples of America and to the global electronic community in an effort to present the beauty of Islam through web and print media. In recent years, Islam has seen an increase in attention from the mainstream media, but this attention generally presents a distorted image of Islam, which avoids addressing critical issues. The mainstream media is flooded with misinformation regarding Islam, and this is largely due to ignorance. However, the reality of the situation is that a large body of informed perspectives exists outside the mainstream. Illume seeks to act as an alternative media outlet for these perspectives. We are looking for submissions for our Post 9/11 and Islamophobia Issues. Please refer to our Submissions Guideline before sending your articles.


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"CHILDREN OF JERUSALEM: Painting Pain, Dreaming Peace" Exhibit
Through September 30, 2007
Zeum's Spiral Gallery, 221 Fourth Street (@ Howard Street), San Francisco, CA 94103 | 415.820.3320 | [email protected] www.youtube.com (Video) | www.zeum.org

U.S. Debut of Internationally Acclaimed "CHILDREN OF JERUSALEM: Painting Pain, Dreaming Peace" Exhibit. We are proud to present in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel, the first U.S. presentation of this exhibition featuring artwork by Israeli and Palestinian youth over a two-year period. The show celebrates the role of art in building a bridge between people and nations and reveals moving images of conflict but also aspirations of peace and collaboration expressed through children's eyes and hands. The show is a selection of work from a program developed by Kitty Cohen and the Institute for the Study of Religions and Communities in Israel and has been shown in Jerusalem, London at the House of Commons, Geneva, and Manchester. Additional partners include: The Israel Education Initiative, a joint project of The Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation and the Bureau of Jewish Education; The New Israel Fund; The Contemporary Jewish Museum.

What people are saying about Zeum's "CHILDREN OF JERUSALEM" Exhibition: www.zeum.org

(Thank you Mas'ood!)


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Stern Grove Admission-Free Concerts
June 17 - August 19, 2007, 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 70th 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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AMU
Opens in the Bay Area Friday July 27, 2007
4 Star Movie Theater, 2200 Clement St @ 23rd Ave., San Francisco | 415-666-3488 | www.4starmovietheatre.net www.amuthefilm.com
3rd I (South Asian Independent Cinema) | www.thirdi.org


The 4 Star Movie Theater on Clement will be screening the movie this weekend followed by a Q& A with the film makers. It promises to be an interesting movie about a Indo-American gal who goes back to India to rediscover her roots. Filmmakers Shonali Bose/Bedabrata Pain will be present at select showtimes on the opening weekend for post-screening Q& A. Please check theater for details. -- Official Selection ? Berlin International Film Festival, -- Official Selection ? Toronto International Film Festival, -- Winner ? Indian National Award, -- Winner ? FIPRESCI Critics Award, -- Winner ? Jury Award, Torino, Italy.

"Powerful ? a filmmaker to watch" ? LA Weekly; "a sensational feature debut ? powerful and suspenseful film. It works both as a probing emotional drama and as a riveting political thriller" ? Film Journal International, "Subtly acted, heart-wrenching ? it's made more powerful by the fact that the Indian government tried very hard to suppress the story."-- New York Magazine, "Exquisite storytelling. A courageous and honest film. Amu is brilliant! A MUST SEE!" -- Mira Nair, Director of the Namesake and Monsoon Wedding; "A first rate detective story...Bose is a fearless filmmaker who certainly knows how to tell an engrossing tale without compromising political viewpoint." -- Hollywood Reporter; "A bold and heartrending film, wonderfully made and very relevant to our times" ? Amir Khan, Actor; "I absolutely loved Amu-a thoughtful and important film with a universal theme. I was profoundly affected by it." -- Deepa Mehta, director of the Oscar-nominated Water.


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BONE MARROW DRIVE AT MCA
FRIDAY, August 10, 2007; 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
MCA Banquet Hall, Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA www.helpvinay.org | www.helpsameer.org | www.mcabayarea.org
Contact [email protected] to VOLUNTEER for this event!

Register to be a bone marrow donor. Save a life. The process is simple! Please get registered! Getting registered is VERY QUICK and requires a SIMPLE CHEEK SWAB and completion of a donor form. Please bring the following information for your consent form to register: Your general information including your social security number or driver?s license number; The information of two contacts (friends or relatives) who do not live with you and who do not live with each other;

Donor eligibility requirements: Be between the ages of 18-60; Have no serious, ongoing lower back problems; Be in good general health

There are two, young members of the Bay Area community, Vinay and Sameer, who have both been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), a cancer of the blood. Both are in dire need of a bone marrow transplant. Anyone of South Asian background has the greatest chance for a match. Registering as a bone marrow donor requires only a simple, buccal swab test (a sample collection of your saliva), and completion of a donor form. We are calling on all brothers and sisters of South Asian descent between the ages of 18-60 to get registered.

...and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind. (Al-Ma?idah: 32)


(Thank you Michelle!)


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Come experience the Beauty of East Africa (part 2)
Friday, August 10, 8:25 pm
MCA Banquet Hall, Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA www.mcabayarea.org | [email protected]

*** East African brothers and sisters who would like to participate in the planning and execution of this event should please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.***

From the MCA Cultural Nights Series. Explore the colorful traditions, the rich history and the modern life of Muslims across the countries of Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan. The cultural night series is a family night program celebrating the diversity of the Muslim world, spotlighting different ethnic groups and cultures. Come discover the fascinating backgrounds of your brothers and sisters from this section of the world, learn about their history and traditions, and sample their food!! This event is sponsored by the MCA Social & Women?s Committees.

(Thank you Michelle!)


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MUSLIM UNITY DAY (MUD)
Saturday August 11th, 2007 at Great America Park in Santa Clara, CA
Over 8,000 Muslims have attended the past two MUD events!
For More Information, Go to: MuslimUnity.us

The BIGGEST and BEST Muslim Event in the Bay Area!!! RIDES ? GAMES ? ROLLER COASTERS ? BAZAAR ? PRAYER AREA - HALAL RESTAURANT FOOD ? ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM ? DISCOUNTED PARK ADMISSION TICKETS. Special Entertainment Program (Included with Park Admission Ticket) Featuring: Comedian AHMED AHMED (Comedy Central/ MTV), Remarkable Current?s TYSON + DJ belikeMuhammad (Islamic Hip Hop), The Mo? Rockin Project (Morroccan/Jazz), After Hijrah (Islamic Hip Hop), Kareem Salama (Muslim Country)

Discounted Admission Tickets: $27.00 (Regular Price: $46.95 + TAX), Discounted Parking Tickets: $7.00 (Regular Price: $10.00) (Limited Time Only)
Your Favorite Halal Restaurants will sell Halal Food in the Pavilion Area ALL DAY LONG!!! Coming >From Out of Town or Need a Place to Stay??? Contact the OFFICIAL HOTEL for Muslim Unity Day: Marriott Courtyard ? Milpitas, CA (408-719-1966)

(Thank you Irfan!)

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Send a Tenderloin Muslim kid to Great America

Salaams,

For the last two years, donors and volunteers in the Bay Area have made it possible for Muslim children living in the Tenderloin in San Francisco to attend ?Muslim Unity Day? at Great America, the daylong event at the Santa Clara amusement park. It's that time of year again! The third annual event is scheduled for August 11, 2007, and we need your help to sponsor kids who couldn't otherwise afford to go. See www.muslimunity.us for more on the event.

We need two things:

1) Sponsors: it costs $27 to sponsor one child to defray ticket costs. We want to be able to sponsor at least 30 kids.
2) Drivers: we need 4 to 5 responsible drivers with cars who can transport kids from the Tenderloin to Great America and back on August 11.

If you can sponsor a child, please write a check for $27 or more to ?Zawaya? and send it by July 31, 2007 to Attn: Nabila Mango, Hyde Street Community Services, 134 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. Please also send an e-mail to Sohela Shah ASAP at [email protected] to let her know how many kids you?re sponsoring.

If you can drive that day, please contact Sohela Shah at [email protected] as soon as possible to let her know.

Shirin


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TEA & TIME AWAY for Sisters
Sunday, August 12th , 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
ILM Tree Facility, Castro Valley, CA
[email protected]

ILM Tree would like to invite all Muslim women of the community to "a day of relaxation, refreshments, and rejuvenation" in our beautiful new facility. Located in a secluded natural setting in Castro Valley, you will feel as if you've been transported to a retreat of your own. Muslim sisters, aged 15 and older, will have the opportunity to relax with girlfriends as they lounge pool-side or chat over a soothing cup of tea and scrumptious sandwiches.

All proceeds from this day's event go to ILM Tree, a new non-profit organization of Muslim educators and families here in the Bay Area. ILM means "knowledge" in Arabic, and is an acronym for Inspired Learning For Muslims. Alhumdulillah, ILM Tree has just secured a beautiful location in Castro Valley. It is a gorgeous house on a 1.2 acre property which is completely private and secluded. Please make checks out to ILM Tree. Fee is $199 per person. For 3 or more registrations sent together as a group, fee is $179 per person.

(Thank you Chloe!)


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Eidul Mab'as - Lecture in English by Sheikh Alaedin Albakri
Sunday August 12th, 2007 - Dinner: 5:30 PM, Program Starts at 6:30 PM
ICCNC Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, 1433 Madison Street, Oakland, California 94612
[email protected] | iccnc.org

Mab'as is the event during which the Holy Prophet (SW) was granted a divine position of prophecy. In this night while at a cave in Mount Hira (610AD), the Archangel Jebraeel (Gabriel) appeared to the Prophet with the first five verses of the first chapter, Surat al-Alaq. Muhammad's appointment as a prophet is called Mab'as/Mabath , meaning the one appointed. *There will be a $5 charge for dinner; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.


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Toastmasters Open House & Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 16, 2007, 7 pm to 8 pm
MCA Toastmasters Club, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, California
[email protected] | groups.yahoo.com

Folks, I would like to extend an invitation to each of you to attend the MCA Toastmasters Open House and Ice Cream social on Thursday August 16th at 7pm. This will be at 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, California. To learn more about toastmasters and what it can do for you visit toastmasters.org or ping me and we can set aside some time to talk. In a nutshell: Toastmasters is a proven method for developing your speaking and leadership skills. Regards, Abdulrahman Rafiq. MCA Toastmasters Club #685103

(Thank you Abdulrahman!)


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An Evening of Knowledge - Book Launch of the newly published translation of Imam Abu Hanifa?s famous work on Islamic Creed
Friday, August 17, 2007, 6:30 PM to Maghrib
South Bay Islamic Association, 325 N. Third Street, San Jose, Ca. 95112 www.sbia.info

An Evening of Knowledge Introducing Imam Abu Hanifa?s Al Fiqh Al Akbar Explained. Speakers: Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf, Shaykh Tameem Ahmadi , Imam Tahir Anwar. ?Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf rendered a valuable service to English speaking Muslims. The depth of his scholarship and the accessibility of his language combine to present the reader with a text that elucidates critical aspects of the orthodox Muslim creed? - IMAM ZAID SHAKIR. This book (and other books) will be for sale at the program.

(Thank you Imam Tahir!)


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"Until they change what is within themselves"
MCA Dawah Presents Annual Conference
Aug 17-19, 2007 mcabayarea.org | [email protected]

Confirmed speakers: Imam Suhaib Webb, Dr. Maen Al-qudah, Jamaal Zarabozo, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Dr. Waleed Basyoni, Sh. Mohamed Joban & Imam Yassir Fazaqa. Tickets: $15 for family and $10 individual.


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MAS Youth Give Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, August 18, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm www.masyouthba.org | www.masyouthba.org
Meet at MCA at 8:40 am (3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara)

Breakfast, water, snacks will be provided. Ages 8+. Please wear work clothes and closed-toed shoes. You must pre-register by August 12! Space is limited.


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Pakistan Independence Day Picnic
August 18th, 2007, 11 AM - 5 PM
Baylands Park, Sunnyvale, CA www.facebook.com | www.evite.com unknownUser=true www.pcc-ca.org | [email protected] | 408-426-4487 or 408-656-7818

Come join Pakistani American Culture Center in celebrating Pakistan Independence Day with a fun filled picnic with activities for the whole family. Enjoy Pakistani songs by Ausaf, Umair and Shakeel. Take part in singing bee contest and test your memory on Pakistani songs. Kids and adults can enjoy games such as Cricket, Pithoo Garam, Volley Ball, Soccer, Kabbadi, Kite flying. Pakistani food and BBQ by Mehran restaurant. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic towels, and any games you want to share with others. Let us know how many of your family members will be joining us via email: [email protected] or call: 408-426-4487 or 408-656-7818

(Thank you Farrukh & Faraz!)


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MAS Youth Give & American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
10:00 am Saturday, August 25 TO 10:00 am Sunday, August 26
Palo Alto High School
To sign-up for the MYG team or to donate to the cause, go to www.acsevents.org
For more information or to help with the event, contact Meryem Kamil (team captain) at [email protected] www.masyouthba.org

Water, snacks will be provided. This August, MAS Youth Give will be coordinating with the American Cancer Society in the Relay for Life. The Relay is a tool for the Cancer Society to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and counts for nearly half the funds of the Society in that area. During the actual relay at least one person from each team must be walking on the track. At dusk, there will be a symbolic luminaria lighting. MYG will also be having activities throughout the day, including games, talks, and a qiyam. Team members do not have to stay overnight at the Relay but it would be a good experience. This year's Relay will be from 10 am on August 25 to 10 am on August 26 at the Palo Alto High School track.


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YouDIL San Francisco Chapter Picnic
August 25, 2007
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA www.yourdil.org | www.parks.sfgov.org | Jassim Latif - [email protected]

My name is Jassm Latif and I am excited to introduce the first ever YOUR DIL SF chapter. Developments in Literacy (DIL) is a non-profit organization working to eradicate illiteracy in remote and neglected areas of Pakistan by establishing primary and secondary level non-formal schools for underprivileged children, primarily girls. Youth Outreach, Developments in Literacy (YOUR DIL) is an initiative aimed at promoting awareness and encouraging support for DIL's objectives amongst a younger generation. YOUR DIL will be holding its first launch event at Lindley Meadow Park in San Francisco on August 25, 2007.

(Thank you Abdulrahman!)


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SRVIC FRIENDS & FAMILIES ANNUAL PICNIC
SATURDAY August 25TH, 2007, 12:00 NOON - 4:00PM
SYCAMORE VALLEY PARK, 2101 HOLBROOK DRIVE, DANVILLE, CA

INSHA ALLAH LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT 1:30PM. TICKETS WILL BE $6 PER PERSON. KIDS UNDER 5 WILL BE FREE. FOR FURTHER INFO AND RSVP , PLEASE CONTACT: SR. SHAHLA NIHAL 736-4566 (EVENT COORDINATOR), SR. MARYAM SAGHIR 890-0365, SR. MONA AMJAD 736-9602 SR. FARHA RAANA 736-8566, SR. ZEBA ALI 216-4932 BR. SHOIB ALI 683-1003, BR. SYED SALIM 548-4465.


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South Bay Islamic Association ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC
Sunday, August 26th at 11 am - 5 pm
Lake Elizabeth Park in Fremont (Area A), (40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538) maps.google.com hl=en& ned=us& q=40000%20Paseo%20Padre%20Pkwy%2C%2 0Fremont%2C%20CA%2094538 www.sbia.info

*** Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 2:30 pm *** We will have traditional Indo-Pakistani dishes for lunch as well as Pizza, Burger, Drinks and Ice Cream. Tickets: Adult: $10, Child: $5 (under 12). NO TICKET SALE ON SITE ! Please purchase your tickets by Saturday, August 25th. ENTRY is FREE but You Must Present a Ticket for Food. For more information and tickets Suleyman Yesilyurt (408) 255-2482, Email: [email protected], Adnan Rasheed (408) 876-8901, Yusuf Vahora (408) 448-2968 and Yakoob Jaka (408) 238-4190.


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Arab Cultural Festival
Sunday August 26, 2007
San Francisco, CA xf2.xanga.com


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MCA Rock Cod Fishing Trip on a Chartered Boat !
Sunday, September 2, 2007 6:15 am to 2 pm www.mcabayarea.org/rock-cod-fishing-trip-on-a-chartered-boat.aspx
Michelle Lee [email protected]

Ahoy! Let?s go rock cod fishing! End your summer with one last vacation by coming aboard a chartered 50 foot sport fishing vessel operating from Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay. It is guaranteed to be a fun, relaxing, and memorable trip for the whole family! (Groups can be coordinated to leave after fajr salat from MCA.) All family members aged 7 years and older are welcome to join this seafaring adventure. Limited Seating. $60-$92/person.


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Muslim Junction Function - Picnic
September 8th, 2007 (Tentative) www.muslimjunction.com
For more info email [email protected] or leave a VM at 408-727-7277 ext 462

The first Muslim Junction Function attracted ~140 attendees in July and was well received by most of the attendees. Planning is underway for a picnic. If you would like to help in the logistics, food, activities please contact Sr. Michelle [email protected] . Series of events brought to you by Muslim Junction, a collaboration between the MCA Social & Women committees, honoring requests from the community for events targeted at 18-35 age group. Mark your calendars for this date and visit website for updated information.


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Ramadan
~Wednesday, September 12 to Friday October 11, 2007 www.atifslist.com/?page_id=34


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16th Annual AMILA Ramadan Retreat
September 22-23, 2007
Pigeon Point Hostel, Half Moon Bay, CA www.amila.org | [email protected]
www.norcalhostels.org

AMILA was able to secure the beautiful and scenic Pigeon Point Lighthouse located ~20 miles south of Half Moon Bay on the California coast. This is at the same location of the AMILA Retreat 2006. Previous AMILA retreats in the Marin Headlands Hostel had various logistical issues that we do not anticipate having at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse location. We received mostly positive feedback on the Pigeon Point Lighthouse location in the past and do hope you will mark your calendars now for the AMILA Ramadan Retreat.


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Seventh Annual Ramadan Iftar for Tenderloin Muslim Families
Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 3:00-9:00 PM
Tenderloin Children Playground Building, 570 Ellis between Leavenworth & Hyde, San Francisco
Nabila Mango | [email protected] | 415 673 5700 ext 2018

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. To sign up, please email your name and contact information to: [email protected] or to [email protected] . Volunteers are requested to donate $10.00 for their iftar (dinner).


2006 Event Summary: Attended by hundreds of people. With a group of dedicated volunteers the 6th Annual Tenderloin iftar provided a hearty Ramadan meal to many families and children that live in and near the Tenderloin. Volunteers came from as far away as Livermore, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Danville, Salinas and Palo Alto to participate.

Why Go?: Help support others in the community.


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Eid ul-Fitr
~ Saturday, October 12, 2007
www.atifslist.com


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11th Annual Arab Film Festival
October 18th to 28th, 2007
Various Bay Area Locations www.aff.org | [email protected] | (415) 564-1100

The 11th Annual Arab Film festival runs from October 18th to 28th at many locations throughout the Bay Area and November 2nd to 4th in Los Angeles. Watch for pre-festival screenings and other exciting events on our events page and make sure to signup for our mailing list.


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?Philanthropic Contributions to Changing Stereotypes?
ING?s Annual Supporters Dinner
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, 6 pm ? 9 pm www.ing.org

Keynote Speaker: Reza Aslan, author of ?No god but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam.? Entertainment: Dean Obeidallah, comedian from the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. More information will following in the upcoming months.

(Thank you Maha!)


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Islamophobia....Fact or Fiction?
Illumemedia Fundraising Dinner
Sunday, November 4, 2007 (TENTATIVE) www.illumemedia.org

Illume Media Magazine is a startup magazine aimed at the American Muslim Audience with a distribution throughout the U.S. Illume Media is looking for volunteers to help coordinate a proposed fundraising dinner to help support the costs associated with producing such a publication.


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Eid ul-Adha
~ Thursday, December 20, 2007 www.atifslist.com/?page_id=34


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PAST EVENTS SUMMARY


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Bay Area - Evening of Inspiration 2007: Islamic Relief hosts Sami Yusuf, Native Deen & Comedian Mo Amer
Saturday, August 4, 2007, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Flint Center for the Performing Arts, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA
1.800.617.7238 | [email protected] | www.irw.org

Evening of Inspiration: The Sami Yusuf USA Tour in August 2007 Description: After 6 SOLD OUT shows last year in the US and 4 SOLD OUT shows in 2007 through out the UK, Islamic Relief is now proud to bring their world tour ?Evening of Inspiration? back by popular demand, featuring Sami Yusuf and Native Deen hosted by Mo Amer. Tickets Price: $20, $30 & $40. View Ad: www.youtube.com

Event Summary: ~2,000 people came out to support the work of Islamic Relief. An army of dedicated volunteers tirelessly have been giving their time for months to help produce this event. Over $200,000 was raised in one night of fundraising. Sami Yusuf, Native Deen, Mo Amer were all well received by the audience in attendance. The comedy and music were amazing.


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BAY AREA HEADLINES


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BAY AREA RESOURCES & COMMUNITY CALENDARS www.atifslist.com/?page_id=33


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WHY I STARTED THIS & IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE www.atifslist.com/?page_id=4


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NOTES & DISCLAIMERS www.atifslist.com/?page_id=7


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THANK YOU FOR READING THIS E-MAIL,
Atif