Muthamizh Vizha – Celebration Of Tamil Culture – Literature, Music, Dance and Drama, especially related to ancient art forms is being held in Harvest Park Middle School Pleasanton, CA on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM. A scene from some Muthamizh Vizha In its continuing tradition, Tamil Manram is proud to present muthamiz vizha with “neeyaa, naanaa” style makkaL vivaatha arangam (மக்கள் விவாத அரங்கம்), skit and other entertainment events with literary value.
The title for makkaL vivaatha arangam is குழந்தைகளை வளர்ப்பதில் முக்கியப் பங்கு வகிப்பது – தாயா? தந்தையா?
If you are interested in participating in makkaL vivaatha arangam, please contact Sridharan Minor, VP Cultural at [email protected].
Muthamiz Vizha
Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Harvest Park Middle School – 4900 Valley Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566
Free for Tamil Manram members.
Muthamizh Vizha Tamil Cultural Program
Tamil Manram is committed to the growth of Tamil cultural activities in the bay area. Tamil Manram regularly conducts Children’s events and encourages our children to learn Tamil language and Tamil culture.
Desi’s are now totally aware of the Spain’s Tomato Fight Festival La Tomatina – courtesy the movie ‘zindagi na milegi dobara’. Well, a baby, but fun version of a similar – Tomato Battle:NorCal is coming to Alameda Farigrounds (Pleasanton) on October 1st. It’s an all-day event featuring a beer garden, battle of the bands/rock show, and a GIANT FREAKING TOMATO FIGHT!!!
A musical mela will be bring forth entertainment for Pakistani youngsters on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at the Alameda County fair ground in Pleasanton, California. There is no entry fee for the show, which is scheduled to start at 11:00 am, while the music session will begin around 2pm onwards. The show is presented by the Pakistan association of San Francisco bay area (PASF) and PakMusic.net. It features a live performance of Kamijee and the North American Tour team for the first time in the Bay area.
Due to popular demand, Genius Kids is offering FREE public speaking classes this week (Sept 12, 13). Give your child the best life skill – effective communication, self confidence and critical thinking skills, the ability to interact in any social situation.
Monday September 12, 2011 – from 6:30 – 7:30 pm for Grades K-3rd.
Tuesday September 13, 2011 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm for Grades 4th-8th.
Personal Benefits:
learn to be more sensitive and skilled communicator
public speaking encourages you to look inside yourself and explore what matters to you–>share
learn to consider listeners-what do they want, need, like,care about
learn the power of speech-words have emotional content
words can hurt, heal, create, build, transform
in the beginning there was only speech…learner may only have speech
learn to focus topic, how to structure, learn to listen, critically evaluate, discriminate type of message, appeal is it valid?
learn to be active in learning–speak up and learn
Practical Benefits:
can give or get help in class
oral communications always one of top skills demanded by employer- what occupation doesn’t need it?
learn to speak concisely, clearly and confidently
will help you speak out in important situations, as parent, citizen, customer, tax payer Social Benefits
nature of human to form groups- depends on communication skills
learn ability to persuade others—change things for better–be involved- seek civil justice, human rights-democracy-freedom of speech
SEF Dandiya will be organized on Oct 15, 2011 Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton featuring Dhol Baaje Entertainment, like last year. Tickets are $15 – and recommended to be purchased in advance as they WILL be sold out on the day (at actually any dandiya event). This is your only other chance to attend garbha this year in the Tri Valley, other than one Organized by Windemere Friends
Free garba/dandia lessons available from 6:00-7:00pm on the event day for those who have purchased the tickets.
Other SEF Events at Sept 24, Oct 1 and 4 in Santa Clara.
Garba-Raas-Dance
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OTHER BAY AREA DANDIYA EVENTS:
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Induz Dandiya 2011 featuring Dr. Sharvari Dixit Saturday, Sep 24 7:30p to 11:30p
at Centerville Junior High School Fremont, Fremont, CA
Induz Dandiya 2011 featuring bay area’s most popular Garba/Dandiya DJ Dr. Sharvari Dixit and troupe. Make it an extra special Navratri celebrations for you and your family at the spacious and convenient venue in East Bay.
Tickets www.sulekha.com/induz
Child care facility, ample parking, food, dandiya sticks etc will be available.
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lap once, clap twice, clap three times…and you’re almost there!
Garba is THAT easy! This TWO HOUR workshop will teach you the basic hand and feet coordination to get YOU on the dance floor this Navratri season!
Get a head start and join us in the Garba & Raas workshop on:
– Sunday, September 18th from 1PM to 3PM in San Jose, OR
– Sunday, September 25th from 1PM to 3PM in Milpitas
Register: [email protected]
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Gujarati Cultural Association Upcoming Events – Navratri Garba/Dandia
Date: September 25 & 30
October 1,7 & 8th
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Small Steps Foundation Diwali Dandia Nite 2011 – Oct 8th
Saturday, Oct 8 7:30p
at Centerville Junior High School Fremont, Fremont, CA
SSF Dandia Nite 2011 in Fremont!
Most kids friendly dandia – Local Center will manage the kids corner with beautiful, craft, fun and brain bending activities, when they are tired from dancing. Biggest in Fremont with electrifying Bollywood music by Dimple Patel.Buy your tickets at sulekha.com or from the other store ticket outlets.
After last year’s overwhelming success, once again“Windemere Friends”- a neighborhood group of Indo American families is organizing “Dandiya for Education 2011″. 100% profits go to neighborhood schools!
When: Oct 1, 2011 – 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Where: Windemere Ranch Middle School (Gym)
11611 East Branch Pkwy, San Ramon, CA
Tickets: $12 each, $15 at the door (if there’s any left)(Kids 5 yrs & under free)
Contact: [email protected] Dandiya For Education 2011 San Ramon
The Band: “Aseem and Madhvi”. The Bay Area’s most famous group for singing Dandiya. They have been performing in the Bay Area for more than 15 years!
Free dandiya training 7 – 7:30 PM
Popular Indian food served by Indian Restaurant
Dandiya will be available for purchase
So get your Indian outfits ready for the fun filled evening with family, friends and neighbors!
Come and relish a variety of Indian- food and the bay-area’s best live Dandiya-music to go with it !!
Dandia or Raas and Garba, is a traditional dance popular in Western India. In India, this celebration occurs during the fall festival of Navratri (Nav-raa-tree). Dandiya is a dance with short sticks that promotes slow calorie burning. Many folks have tried Dandiya and enjoyed it. We will have a special training session from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM for all newcomers. Windemere Friends – We are a group of concerned citizens that want to make a difference in our community. We have started this in August 2010 with the aim of organizing activities that we like right here in San Ramon while raising funds for the schools.
The group is 100% volunteer based with no administrative costs.
I am looking for a travel companion from sfo- Bangalore via Dubai. I will be traveling with 2 kids.
I am planning to leave end of September or in October.
Will book the tickets on united airlines.
If anyone looking for travel companion please reply to [email protected]
Recently opened learning center seeking to introduce Telugu, Hindi and Mandarin classes for students ages K-6. Please call 510-364-4033 or email [email protected] with resume and experience. Must have experience in teaching kids these languages and a formal curriculum structure. Center located in San Ramon and open 7 days a week. Classes will be on weekends – Saturdays or Sundays.
Rooms available for lease as well for tutors who wish to conduct their own business.
Recently opened learning center seeking to introduce Carnatic and Hindi singing lessons for ages K-6. Please call 510-364-4033 or email [email protected] with resume and experience. Must have experience in teaching kids these subjects and a formal curriculum structure. Center located in San Ramon and open 7 days a week. Classes will be on weekends – Saturdays or Sundays.
Rooms available for lease as well for tutors who wish to conduct their own business.
Have you always wanted your child to overcome shyness, be an effective communication, learn the importance of social etiquette and how to present themselves in various situations.. well this is your chance. The Lil’ Genius Kids, a franchise of the award winning center Genius Kids, presents a FREE public speaking class at its new expanded location 1021 Market Place, San Ramon on Wednesday September 7, 2011 from 6:30-7:30pm. Grades K-6 – email [email protected] for a FREE coupon or call 925-244-1080 to reserve a seat.
has expanded its location to a beautiful large campus at 1021 Market Place, San Ramon CA 94583.
Offering drop in care and membership driven programs, catering to PreSchool, Pre-K, K, and After School Grades K-6th, as well as Reading , Book and Public Speaking Clubs – including pick up from local schools.
Contact Rennu at 925-244-1080 or email: [email protected] for more information.
Most classes are filling up so do not miss this wonderful opportunity of an accelerated award winning educational facility to the residents of the Tri-Valley.
Little Genius Montessori provides a loving and caring environment for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old in our Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Extended Child Care programs. We are located in Dublin, CA.
We are currently accepting applications for the priority wait list. Please call
925-803-5867 for more details or for tour.
Email: [email protected]
Please visit us at www.littlegeniusmontessorilc.com
