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Upcoming Events of Interest, July 26, 2007, S.F. Bay Area, CA
Asalaam Alaikum and Greetings,
Returned from a great trip for family/friends/work in Austin, San Antonio & Houston. Had a blast in TX.
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 - July 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.
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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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Visit Apu Nahasapeemapetilon's Kwik-E-Mart
Mountain View, CA www.7-eleven.com | www.7-eleven.com
Did you ever want to buy an actual Squishee, Buzz Cola, KrustyO?s Cereal, Radioactive Man Comic Book Edition #711? Always wondered where Springfield really is? Does anyone really know? Well the folks at 7-Eleven do ? in fact they?ve been working very closely with Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.
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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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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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Gilroy Garlic Festival
July 27-28-29, 2007 at 10 am -07 pm. (Gates close at 6 pm). www.norcalcouncil.org type=day
Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy CA. 30 miles south of San Jose off Highway 101
The 29th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival is known as the Ultimate Summer Food. Three days of incredible food, beverages, arts & crafts and live entertainment. There are a lot of things to taste, the music is amazing and everyone has a great time. Be aware - this is at the height of summer in Gilroy. Sunscreen, hats and hydration are the needed items to keep this day one of a lot of fun! Ticket: Adult $12.00, Children (ages 6-12) $6.00 (under 6 free), Seniors (60+) $6.00, Advance tickets available online at gilroygarlicfestival.com in June 2007. Organization or Sponsors: Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc., Contacts (Organizers): For more info: Call: 408.842.1625, e-Mail: [email protected] | www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
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Bridging the Communication Gap Between Generations & Genders
Friday, July 27, 2007 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
MCA Banquet Hall, Santa Clara, CA mcabayarea.org | [email protected]
Speakers: Imam Yassir Fazaga and Imam Sadullah Khan. Cost: $6/person for Community Dinner at 7:30 PM.
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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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Finding Mars & Venus - An interactive talk show exploring the dynamics between men and women
MCA, Santa Clara, CA
Saturday, July 28, 2007 6 p.m - 10 p.m.
[email protected] | leave a VM at 408-727-7277 ext 462 | www.mcabayarea.org
Featured Guests: Sister Chantal Carnes (Muslim American Society), Shaikh Sadullah Khan (Wise Living), Shaikh Yassir Fazaga (Wise Living). Hosts: Omair Ali (MeccaONE), Ruby Kazi. Included in the Talk show....* What are they thinking? Insight on how men and women think..., * Searching for desirable characteristics: What to look for in a man or woman..., * Finding the hidden blessings in gender differences, * Essential elements to start a solid marriage. There will be much, much more!! Get ready to participate in the discussion and offer your perspective! This event is open to College students, MSA alumni and all young professionals between the ages of 18-35. Strictly no kids. Tickets Before July 25 - $10 students, $20 others. After July 25/at the door - $20 students, $30 others. Program includes Middle Eastern Buffet Dinner. We will not turn away anyone due to lack of funds. This is the first of a series of events brought to you by Muslim Junction, a collaboration between the Social & Women committees, honoring requests from the community for events targeted at this age group.
(Thank you Zahra!)
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The Arab Film Festival is pleased to copresent the following films with the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
For tickets, 925-275-9490 or visit www.sfjff.org
For further information about the films, contact the Community Outreach Coordinator at: [email protected] or 415.621.0556 x313
BETWEEN TWO NOTES
Florence Straus - Canada, France, 2006, 85min
Aquarius Theatre, Palo Alto ? Mon., July 30th at 8:45 PM
Roda Theatre at the Berkeley Rep ? Sat., August 4th at 2:40 PM
Cairo, Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut, Tel Aviv: in a bitterly divided Middle East, what binds these places together in this lyrical road movie is their deep-rooted connection to classical Arabic music. Paris-based filmmaker Florence Strauss sets out to trace the origins of Arabic music and in the process makes discoveries about her own family?s hidden Jewish heritage. Ancient rhythms and melodies pour forth in passages of musical joy connecting artists across borders.
KNOWLEDGE IS THE BEGINING
Paul Smaczny Germany, 2006, 114 min
Aquarius Theatre, Palo Alto ? Tues., July 31st at 8:15 PM
Roda Theatre at the Berkeley Rep ? Thurs., August 2nd at 8:30 PM
Smith Rafael Film Center ? Sat., August 4th at 2:00 PM
Conductor Daniel Barenboim believes that ?a life without music is impoverished.? In the 1990s, Barenboim and the late Palestinian-born writer and Columbia University professor Edward Said created the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, comprising talented musicians between the ages of 14 and 25 from Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Tunisia. The film, an unusual hybrid of a concert movie and a documentary about artistic diplomacy, eloquently chronicles the life of the orchestra.
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MAS Youth R.I.D.E. with Ustadh Suhaib Webb
August 3rd - 5th, 2007 www.masyouthba.org
All Aboard the RIDE! Spend a weekend with Ustadh Suhaib Webb cruising along Northern California's coastline, nourishing your soul, heart and mind. We'll chug through ancient redwood forests in a vintage steam train ride, discover the local culture of quaint, rustic towns, ponder over the remnants of a deserted Russian colony, be awed by the machinations of nature around us, invigorate our relationship with our Creator and much, much more. Departure rom MCA at 6pm on Friday. Return to MCA at 6pm on Sunday. For detailed trip plan, check the program itinerary. FEES*: $165 early registration (ends July 20th); $175 late registration (ends July 27th); *Limited financial assistance is available. See FAQ for more information. For College and young professional sisters and brothers. Admission fees to sites we visit, most meals (check the FAQ for details), full transportation and lodging for the whole weekend.
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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]
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
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24th Annual National Night Out (NNO)
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 www.nationalnightout.org
It's America's Night Out Against Crime! The "24th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2007. We cordially invite you and your community to be a part of our NIGHT OUT 2007 team. Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2006. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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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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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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Pakistan Independence Day Picnic
August 18th, 2007, 11 AM - 5 PM
Baylands Park, Sunnyvale, CA 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
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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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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
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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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 HEADLINES
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(Sorry, no time)
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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
Returned from a great trip for family/friends/work in Austin, San Antonio & Houston. Had a blast in TX.
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 - July 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.
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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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Visit Apu Nahasapeemapetilon's Kwik-E-Mart
Mountain View, CA www.7-eleven.com | www.7-eleven.com
Did you ever want to buy an actual Squishee, Buzz Cola, KrustyO?s Cereal, Radioactive Man Comic Book Edition #711? Always wondered where Springfield really is? Does anyone really know? Well the folks at 7-Eleven do ? in fact they?ve been working very closely with Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.
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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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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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Gilroy Garlic Festival
July 27-28-29, 2007 at 10 am -07 pm. (Gates close at 6 pm). www.norcalcouncil.org type=day
Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy CA. 30 miles south of San Jose off Highway 101
The 29th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival is known as the Ultimate Summer Food. Three days of incredible food, beverages, arts & crafts and live entertainment. There are a lot of things to taste, the music is amazing and everyone has a great time. Be aware - this is at the height of summer in Gilroy. Sunscreen, hats and hydration are the needed items to keep this day one of a lot of fun! Ticket: Adult $12.00, Children (ages 6-12) $6.00 (under 6 free), Seniors (60+) $6.00, Advance tickets available online at gilroygarlicfestival.com in June 2007. Organization or Sponsors: Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc., Contacts (Organizers): For more info: Call: 408.842.1625, e-Mail: [email protected] | www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
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Bridging the Communication Gap Between Generations & Genders
Friday, July 27, 2007 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
MCA Banquet Hall, Santa Clara, CA mcabayarea.org | [email protected]
Speakers: Imam Yassir Fazaga and Imam Sadullah Khan. Cost: $6/person for Community Dinner at 7:30 PM.
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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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Finding Mars & Venus - An interactive talk show exploring the dynamics between men and women
MCA, Santa Clara, CA
Saturday, July 28, 2007 6 p.m - 10 p.m.
[email protected] | leave a VM at 408-727-7277 ext 462 | www.mcabayarea.org
Featured Guests: Sister Chantal Carnes (Muslim American Society), Shaikh Sadullah Khan (Wise Living), Shaikh Yassir Fazaga (Wise Living). Hosts: Omair Ali (MeccaONE), Ruby Kazi. Included in the Talk show....* What are they thinking? Insight on how men and women think..., * Searching for desirable characteristics: What to look for in a man or woman..., * Finding the hidden blessings in gender differences, * Essential elements to start a solid marriage. There will be much, much more!! Get ready to participate in the discussion and offer your perspective! This event is open to College students, MSA alumni and all young professionals between the ages of 18-35. Strictly no kids. Tickets Before July 25 - $10 students, $20 others. After July 25/at the door - $20 students, $30 others. Program includes Middle Eastern Buffet Dinner. We will not turn away anyone due to lack of funds. This is the first of a series of events brought to you by Muslim Junction, a collaboration between the Social & Women committees, honoring requests from the community for events targeted at this age group.
(Thank you Zahra!)
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The Arab Film Festival is pleased to copresent the following films with the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
For tickets, 925-275-9490 or visit www.sfjff.org
For further information about the films, contact the Community Outreach Coordinator at: [email protected] or 415.621.0556 x313
BETWEEN TWO NOTES
Florence Straus - Canada, France, 2006, 85min
Aquarius Theatre, Palo Alto ? Mon., July 30th at 8:45 PM
Roda Theatre at the Berkeley Rep ? Sat., August 4th at 2:40 PM
Cairo, Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut, Tel Aviv: in a bitterly divided Middle East, what binds these places together in this lyrical road movie is their deep-rooted connection to classical Arabic music. Paris-based filmmaker Florence Strauss sets out to trace the origins of Arabic music and in the process makes discoveries about her own family?s hidden Jewish heritage. Ancient rhythms and melodies pour forth in passages of musical joy connecting artists across borders.
KNOWLEDGE IS THE BEGINING
Paul Smaczny Germany, 2006, 114 min
Aquarius Theatre, Palo Alto ? Tues., July 31st at 8:15 PM
Roda Theatre at the Berkeley Rep ? Thurs., August 2nd at 8:30 PM
Smith Rafael Film Center ? Sat., August 4th at 2:00 PM
Conductor Daniel Barenboim believes that ?a life without music is impoverished.? In the 1990s, Barenboim and the late Palestinian-born writer and Columbia University professor Edward Said created the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, comprising talented musicians between the ages of 14 and 25 from Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Tunisia. The film, an unusual hybrid of a concert movie and a documentary about artistic diplomacy, eloquently chronicles the life of the orchestra.
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MAS Youth R.I.D.E. with Ustadh Suhaib Webb
August 3rd - 5th, 2007 www.masyouthba.org
All Aboard the RIDE! Spend a weekend with Ustadh Suhaib Webb cruising along Northern California's coastline, nourishing your soul, heart and mind. We'll chug through ancient redwood forests in a vintage steam train ride, discover the local culture of quaint, rustic towns, ponder over the remnants of a deserted Russian colony, be awed by the machinations of nature around us, invigorate our relationship with our Creator and much, much more. Departure rom MCA at 6pm on Friday. Return to MCA at 6pm on Sunday. For detailed trip plan, check the program itinerary. FEES*: $165 early registration (ends July 20th); $175 late registration (ends July 27th); *Limited financial assistance is available. See FAQ for more information. For College and young professional sisters and brothers. Admission fees to sites we visit, most meals (check the FAQ for details), full transportation and lodging for the whole weekend.
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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]
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
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24th Annual National Night Out (NNO)
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 www.nationalnightout.org
It's America's Night Out Against Crime! The "24th Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2007. We cordially invite you and your community to be a part of our NIGHT OUT 2007 team. Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2006. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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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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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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Pakistan Independence Day Picnic
August 18th, 2007, 11 AM - 5 PM
Baylands Park, Sunnyvale, CA 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
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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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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
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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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 HEADLINES
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(Sorry, no time)
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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