East Bay Kerala group, SanGaMa, is planning to celebrate the upcoming
Onam festival on Sunday, September 18th, 2016. http://www.sangama.us/
So, if you have moved recently to the neighborhood, and would like to
meet/greet like-minded families in the neighborhood, feel free to join.
This is a great opportunity.
We are planning a grand Onam feast (lunch) with traditional festivities
like Pookkalam, Maveli and cultural programs like Thiruvathira dance, kids’
dance songs/music, et al.
As part of our cultural outreach, we encourage anyone interested to join!
Sponsors: If you are a local business, and interested in sponsoring the
event, please send a note.
Thank you,
Vijay
sangamau…@g…com
Category Archives: Festivals
Looking for Navratri Food – vrat wala khana
I am looking for navratri friendly food places in TriValley area? restaurants? or ladies just working from home kind. Any pointers?
White Salwar Kameez for Holly Color Festival
White Salwar Kameez for Holly Color Festival – Special Offer
Lucknawi detail White Kurti White Crepe Salwar $30.00
Lucknawi detail White Kurti White Crepe Salwar $40.00
Lucknawi detail White Kurti White Crepe Salwar $70.00
Fine Crepe White Kameez White Salwar $70.00
Offer Ends March 19, 2016
4460 Black Avenue Suit K
Pleasanton CA 94566
Tel: 925 577 9423
11 am to 7 pm.
RANA Holi Celebration (Festival of Colors)
RANA Holi Celebration (Festival of Colors), Biggest Holi in Bay Area. It’s time to celebrate the fun filled festival of colors. RANA brings you the biggest Holi Festival in Bay Area inspired by the original Rajasthani Holi in India. RANA Creates the best family experience for all and this time RANA holi is even better.
– On 03/26/2016 (11:00 am – 03:00 pm)
– Cost: 18 –
– Venue: Cardoza Park, Kennedy Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
http://rana.org/ Email: Inf…@r…com
Buy your ticket at https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/44824/chk/e7d6/ (limited tickets available)
The Rainbow holi ticket is all inclusive of
– Delicious north Indian Lunch
– organic beautiful colors
– Hot chai tea
– Cold Thandai (Milk drink with rich ingredients)
– DJ Music
– Rajasthani Photo booths
– Free parking
So you just come with your friends and family and RANA will take care of all your needs.
As we say… Khambaa Ghani Saaa… Holi Haiii….
Raasrang Holi Mela (Festival of colors)
Raasrang Holi Mela (Festival of colors)
– Saturday, March 26th 2016 from 11 AM to 3 PM
– Leo R Croce Elementary School, 5650 Scenic Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
Holi is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of the arrival of spring. It’s the festival of colors and happiness – a free-for-all carnival of colors, where participants play, chase and color each other with dry color powder.
Live DJ, Music & Dance
Food, Games and other stalls
HCCC will provide colors
Come, participate and enjoy the activities planned. First 500 registrations get free colors.
For pre-registration email your name and number of attendees (adults and minors above 5 years old) to hol…@l…com
No outside food, drinks and colors allowed
Holi 2016 – Festival of Colors in Pleasanton by SEF
Holi by Sankara Eye Foundation on March 26 2016 at Alameda County Fairgrounds from 11 to 3:00 PM.
Look forward to DJ, music, dance, raffle, kids water activities, and food.
Admission is $10 which includes color packet and $2 food coupon before Feb end. $15 until day of event. Free for kids under 5.
Buy tickets at www.giftsofvision.org
Diwali Time DheemThara Dance Festival – 2015 – Free
Diwali Time DheemThara Dance Festival – 2015
Date: Sunday, Nov 15, 2015
Time: 3:45 – 6 pm
Address: Pleasanton Senior Center Auditorium, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Entrance: Free to all
Organized by: Sangeetha Neelankavil hawkowing…@g…com
Henna-Mehandi for Karva Chauth
Hello, Is anybody applying Mehandi For Karva Chauth in Livermore /Dublin/Pleasanton . Please message with rate and design . I have few friends interested.
Fresh Homemade Diwali Sweets and Namkeen
Fresh Homemade India style Diwali sweets available. Book now to avoid Diwali rush!
All sweets homemade in fresh Desi ghee, delicious and mouthwatering!!! Maa ke haath ka swaad!
Taste the difference!
Besan Laddoo
Besan Barfi
Pinni
Mung ki daal ka halwa
Til ke Laddoo
All sweets $9.99 / lb, available in gift boxes
Mouthwatering Namkeen also available
Namkeen Mathi
Masala Mathi
Namkeen Paare / Matar
All Namkeen $7.99/ lb, available in gift boxes
SanGaMa Christmas-New Year Celebration on Dec 12th
SanGaMa- The East Bay Kerala volunteer group is planning to celebrate
Christmas-New-Year celebration/dinner on Saturday, Dec 12th. Please send a
note if you are interested to join the fun and interact with like-minded local
families!
Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/
If you are a local business interested in sponsoring the event, please
let us know.
Thank you,
Bindu Email: sangamau…@g…com
Laser Dandia for Youth Cricket in Tri-Valley School
Laser Dandia and Bollywood Night in support of Youth Cricket in Tri-Valley Schools.
Saturday 10th Oct, 2015
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Harvest Park Middle School Gym, Pleasanton
Event Tickets Advance – $10, Dandiya Stick $2 per pair. At Door $15.
Prizes for Best Dressed and Best Dancer
Food Stalls available at site
For information: immadi…@y…com
Karva Chauth Mehndi / Heena
For Karva Chauth Mehndi / Heena contact/message (925) 895 – 4124
Dandiya Lehegas & Jewelery@ Ethnic Vastras
Hi All, Check out the latest arrival of dandiya attire from the city of Ahmadabad! Add brilliance to your dance moves! Call 408-472-0207 or email ethnicvastra…@g…com
Check the facebook page for sample collection at https://www.facebook.com/Ethnic-Vastras-646250632073870/timeline/
Thanks,
Deepika
PUSD Dandia Night 2015 – Pleasanton Nov 7
Dance into the festive season with contemporary Dandia and Bollywood with professional VJ!
All proceeds go to our local schools!
Sponsors and Vendors are welcome!!
Date : Saturday, Nov, 7 ,2015
5 PM to 10 PM
Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton,CA
Tickets(Dinner included):
Adults : $15
Students : $10
Kids under 3 are free
Online Tickets : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleasanton-dandiya-night-2015-pusdandiya-2015-tickets-17750086988
For Tickets Contact : vijik7…@g…com
For sponsorship please contact : vijimanicka…@y…com
Vendors Contact : arulchandrik…@g…com
Contact for Henna for any occasion – Pleasanton
For any occasion … make it colorful and beautiful on your hands with henna…..contact Subha 9249223214, Pleasanton
Kerala group 2015 ONAM Celebration on Sun, Sep 13th
SanGaMa – the Tri-valley Kerala volunteer group is planning to 2015 ONAM celebration on Sunday, September 13th. Please send a note if you are interested to join the celebration. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Onam with family & friends in a traditional setting and interact with like-minded local families! As part of our cultural outreach efforts, we encourage anyone to join and enjoy the traditional Sadya(feast), Thiruvathira dance, Maveli(the king) and other cultural programs by kids/adults.
We typically have families from all nearby towns like Dublin, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Danville, Livermore, Mountain House and Fremont.
Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/
Thank you,
Vijay
sangamau…@g…com
H: 925-556-9375
Sri Rama Navami Celebrations Mar 28th Sri Sai Temple
Sri Rama Navami Celebrations on March 28th @ Sri Sai Temple, Pleasanton
Kakad Aarati: 8.00 AM to 8.30 AM
Baba Alankaram: 8.30 AM to 10.00 AM
Sri Sita Rama Kalyanotsav Pooja by Priest: 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM
Madhyan Aarati: 12.00 PM to 12.20 PM
Sri Sita Rama Kalyan Bhojan: 12.20 PM to 2.00 PM
Sloka Recital: 2.00 PM to 3.00 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 4.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Sri Sai & Sri Rama Hari Katha: 5.30 PM to 6.30 PM
Dhoop Aarati: 7.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM
Shej Aarati: 8.30 PM to 9.00 PM
Contact 925-732-1343 | 6644 Owens Dr. Pleasanton, CA
Sri Sai Temple – Pleasanton Ugadi & Gudipadawa Celebrations
Ugadi Celebrations on Saturday March 21th! 
Pooja: 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM
Madhyan Aarati: 12.00 AM to 12.30 AM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 12.30 PM to 1.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 1.30 PM to 2.45 PM
Kids Dance Program: 3.00 PM to 3.30 PM
Kids Bhajans: 4.00 PM to 4.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM
Dance Program by Vineela: 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Dhoop Aarati: 7.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM
Shej Aarati: 8.30 PM to 9.00 PM
Address: 6644 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Ram Navami Celebrations on 28th March!
More information: event…@s…com
Holi Festival at Bishop Ranch
The family-friendly, colorful festival of Holi will be celebrated at the Bishop Ranch 2 parking lot on Friday, March 6. Holi is an ancient festival from India that celebrates the beginning of spring. Participants throw brightly colored powdered pigments on each other as a way to commemorate the vibrant, abundant colors of springtime and to say farewell to the long winter. It’s beautiful, messy, and always fun.
Along with the traditional tossing of colors, there will be plenty of free activities for the family: face painting, henna tattoo artists, dance performances, and live music – all to be enjoyed while you grab dinner at one of the gourmet food trucks.
Don’t forget to bring the family, old clothes for all to wear, and join us in this free and exciting early evening frolic.
Friday, March 6, 2015 5pm–7:30pm
2680 Bishop Drive, San Ramon
Bishop Ranch 2 Parking Lot
San Ramon, CA – 2015
Holi Celebration 2015 – Free Colors, Music, Dance
Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC) will celebrate Holi- festival of colors. 
- It’s free event. First 500 registrations get free colors.
- Saturday March 7th , 2015
- from 11AM to 3PM
Holi is festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of arival of spring. It’s the festival of colors and happiness.- a free for all carnival of colors, where participants play, chase and color each other with dry color powder.
Live DJ, Music & Dance, Food, Games and other stalls. HCCC will provide dry colors. No outside food, drinks and colors allowed. Pre-registration email name and number of attendees to hol…@l…com
Kerala group Christmas-New Year Celebration on Dec 6th!
SanGaMa- the Tri-valley Kerala volunteer group is planning to celebrate Christmas-New-Year celebration/dinner on Saturday, Dec 6th. Please send a note if you are interested to join the fun and interact with like-minded local families!
Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/
If you are a local business, and interested in sponsoring the event please let us know. We have one open slot available.
Thank you,
Vijay
H: 925-556-9375
Diwali sweets shipped from Mumbai
This Diwali enjoy a variety of sweets and snacks shipped directly from Mumbai India. Visit the site to buy: http://www.zunati.com/diwali
All packs have a flat shipping fee of $15.00 only!
There are:
a) Traditional; prepared just like it has been done for so many years,
b) Baked; Prepared and baked in the oven rather than fried in oil
c) No Sugar added Mithai; Prepared with Natural Sugar from dry fruits with no additional sugar added.
So have your choice this year for Diwali and enjoy snacks and sweets from your home country. You can directly buy using your credit card and the faral will be delivered between the 18th and the 20th of October just before Diwali for a flat shipping fee of $15.00
Diwali Celebrations in Pleasanton Oct 25 2014
Come celebrate Diwali with us at the Pleasanton senior center on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
Punjabi Cultural Association of Trivalley proudly presents Diwali Celebration.
- Gidda, Bhangra, Skits, Quiz, Live DJ.
- Pleasanton Senior Center, Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA
- Saturday, October 25, 2014
- 500 – 9:00 PM
- Tickets: $15; Under 5 free
FESTive BUZZaar in San Ramon Oct 4th 1pm-6pm
FESTive BUZZaar- One Stop Shop for Diwali & Karwachauth Celebration
Date: Oct 4th, 2014
Time: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Venue: Safari Kids, 500 Bollinger Canyon Way#10, San Ramon, CA 94582
Indulgence especially for Busy Women!
Stop & Shop & Enjoy free snacks sponsored by Chaat Bhavan!
Trendy and Traditional Salwar Suits, Kurtis, Saris and Lehengas by Ethnic Vastras!
Luxurious Jewelry by Elegant Trésorz!
Paintings & Art Work by Sangeetha Kamath, First Stroke
Buy Sweets & Snacks, Diwali Décor, Diyas and Rangoli
Special Discount for Makeup, Facial and Eyebrow Services onsite as well as bookings for festive season!
Henna and more!
Contact Deepika@ 408-472-0207 or Rupal @510-378-5816
FIA 2014 Diwali Mela in Pleasanton Fairgrounds Oct 25
Come, Join, and Celebrate Diwali – The festival of lights – Parade & Fireworks on October 25, 2014 Saturday – at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Raas Garba | Time: 12:00 midnight
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Every year this event showcases Indian culture and heritage through Mela (Fair), booths, dances and floats to mainstream Americans and the next generation.
Screening of selected movies from “San Francisco Global Movie Fest” and awards celebrations will be included in this years 22nd Festival of India and Parade 2014 organized by FIA.
Hundreds of volunteers participate to cherish our values and entertain the attendees.
Through Health Fair, over 100 physicians and other health professionals give free testing and advice
- There will be a host of Superstars, Dignitaries, Cricketers and Politicians as invited guests.
- Free Health Fair including Medical Checkup, General checkup, Women’s Health, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholestrol, Dental , Stress Control and many other health related issues.
- As in past years, thousands of Indo-Americans, Mainstream Americans and other ethnic communities are expected to attend the festival over a two day period.
- Over 120 booths depicting art, crafts, literature, garments, jewelry, food, businesses and other resources.
- Over 50 floats representing different states of India, Indian American community and businesses.
- Festival theme is to promote diversity and democracy and build bridges between various communities.
Diwali Celebration 2014 – Dublin John Green
Sunday, Nov 2 11:00a
John Green Elementary School – MPR Room
Dublin, CA
(This event has a fee)
Activities for Main event : Nov 2nd, 2014. ( 11 am – 4.00pm)
11 00 a.m. to 11:15 am – Ganesh Pooja
11:15 am to 11:30 am – Community Introduction
11:30 am to 12:15 pm – Talent Show
Ideas – Dances, Songs, Music, Essay, Skits of spiritual and cultural siginficance
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm – Lunch and social time
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Individual and Group Performances (Non Bollywood/Filmy Style)
Ramayan and Narakasura based activity course that inspires children with stories from Ramayanam
Cultural display and competition
Bring your items created during the neighborhood activities. These will be displayed. All participants will be able to add “likes” to the items. The likes will be tallied up for bragging rights.
A rangoli and art station. Interested participants can use flowers, colored rice, etc.
This event has a fee:
Ages 11 and above – $15.00
Ages 5 to 10014 – $10.00
Diwali Celebration 2014 – Dublin Indians – Donations are Welcome
SEF Dandiya Pleasanton – Sept 20th 2014
Come to Pleasanton Middle School on Sept 20th 2014 at 6:30 PM.
Music by Dhol Baje
Ticket $15 (no tickets at the door) – buy here
Free Dandiya Sticks for first 250
Free admission for kids under 5
Free Parking
Special Kids dancing area
Also in Santa Clara Convention Center Oct 4, 10, 11
Onam Celebration on Sunday, Sept 14th – Trivalley neighborhoods
SanGaMa- The Kerala group in tri-valley area, is planning to celebrate Onam festival on Sunday, September 14th. Please see the details at http://www.sangama.us/.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Sorry for the late post.
Thanks,
Vijay
H: 925-556-9375
Spandana Laser Dandiya 2014 – Oct 4th @ San Ramon
Laser Dandiya 2014 and Bollywood Night on Sat, October 4th, 7:00 – 11:00 PM at Windmere Ranch Middle School, San Ramon
- $12 Adult, Kids under 5 free
- Free dandiya Lessons
- Prizes for Best Dresses, Best Dance Couple
- Non-Stop Bollywood Beats
- Dandiya Sticks for sale
- Organized by Spandana Foundation
Buy Tickets at http://www.spandana.org/dandiya2014.html
Diwali 2013 at Supper Club with DJ Nawed
BOMBAY LOVE Presents – Diwali, one of the biggest festivals of India. We are excited to celebrate it in a special way with India’s most respected and well known DJ all the way from Mumbai. Catch DJ Nawed spinning live on his Winter 2013 US Tour along with Supperclub’s mesmerizing Dance Visuals and performances by Aerial Artists. Saturday, Nov 9, 2013 at Supper Club, San Francisco.
★ Diwali theme decorated venue
★ Dance Visuals
★ Henna Designs(Limited)
★ Diwali Sweets (sponsored by NewDelhi Restaurant, SF’s Finest Restaurant)
Dress Code: Ethnic wear is encouraged !
http://tickets.bombaylove.com
Diwali Festival and Fireworks at Alameda Fairgrounds
Come and Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 26th at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. Join thousands of people in the only Diwali festival with spectacular fireworks and a laser show. Enjoy cultural programs, Ram-leela, a dazzling parade, animal rides, a petting zoo, delicious food and a live music concert.
- Date: 10/26/2013 – 10/26/2013
- Time: 11am – 11pm
- Presented By: FIA and Fremont Hindu Temple
- Cost: Adult $5, Children 5 and up $5
- Parking: $8
Bay Area cities, including Cupertino and Hayward, held Diwali festivities earlier this month, and another celebration is scheduled for Friday in Sunnyvale. Last year, about 10,000 people attended the inaugural festival and a similar-size crowd is expected this time at the fairgrounds. Traditional food and drink will be available, as well as booths offering arts and crafts and animal rides. A parade will begin at 5 p.m. Bollywood pop singer Harjeet Mehndi will perform live in a concert beginning at 7 p.m. The evening will culminate in a fireworks show, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Each year, Diwali is observed sometime between mid-October and mid-November. This year, its main day of observance is Nov. 3.
karva chauth henna
For more info call 9258954124
Diwali Celebrations
Punjabi Cultural Association of theTri-valley proudly presents Diwali celebrations On Saturday, November 16. Please join us at the Pleasanton Senior Center at 5 pm. Come celebrate a pleasant evening with your friends.
Enjoy appetizers, cultural program, followed by dinner, dessert and dancing.
Tickets are $25.
Ticket Information Contact:
Ranjit Budwal- [email protected]
Rajinder Kaur – [email protected] or text 925-270-7651
Preet Kaeley: [email protected] or 510-676-9563
Diwali celebrations, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, 5 to 9:30 pm
SanGaMa- theTrivalley Malayali (Kerala) group!
Due to our growth over the years, we have folks from all over tri-valley and hence we recently renamed our group to “SanGaMa” to mean gathering of Malayali community in the trivalley area. Check out our new website at http://www.sangama.us/ . If you have roots in Kerala and are living in Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville or planning to move here, you will find the group helpful.
We recently celebrated Onam with much fanfare and are getting started with planning our Christmas get-together. Check out the site for more details or join our facebook page. Check out the videos and pics at the website!
What is SanGaMa ?
Started in late 2009, this a friendly group started for the benefit of Malayalis living in San Francisco East Bay locations like San Ramon, Dublin, Danville and Pleasanton … We celebrate festivals of Kerala like Onam,Vishu, Christmas/New Year etc…This also functions as a forum for networking with other Malayali (Kerala) families in the area. We have periodic get-togethers for our main events or we go for short-trips in the bay area or we just hang out with one another occasionally! If you know of other families with roots in Kerala in the neighborhood who might be interested, please spread the word.
People living in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville & Pleasanton areas would find this group useful. It includes major communities like Windemere and Gale Ranch in San Ramon.
We are a friendly group..so feel free to join !
Thanks,
Vijay
http://www.sangama.us/
Contact us at : [email protected]
Dharma and Yoga Fest in Pleasanton
Listen to Anuradha Paudwal and others over Kirtan, enjoy classical dance and music, indulge in Yoga, and for kids, they can enjoy the Balgopal Theme Park, or watch Krishna Leela, a performance by no less than 250 kids of Balgokulam. Top this with free food, free entrance, and free parking. All this at Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA on September 14, 2013 from 11 AM till 9 PM.
This well publicized pan-Bay Area event is being organized under the aegis of different organizations. The main organizers of the event is Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) with the support from local organizations. If you are in the tri valley area, you may see posters saying Sri Dutta Sai Mandir, San Ramon, and at other places its the Fremont or Sunnywale Hindu temple. The event has different sponsors for the consumption of different geographies in the Bay Area.
Ultimately, it is to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, with a tag line of Universal Peace Through Dharma and Yoga.
There is also a performance by Jay Uttal, a ‘Spiritual Music Composer and Singer’ and Karnamrita Dasi and the group Kirtaniyas. The dignitaries expected to attend are Dr. Ved Nanda, Paramacharya Palaniswami, Sannyasin Senthilnathaswami, Sister Denise Lawrence and Swami Prasannatmananda. What stands out is that many of them have made a name from themselves, though they are not from India.
Supporting local Organization are Sri Datta Sai Mandir – San Ramon, Shea homes, Geeta Society, Art of Living, and the support is rounded off by Mata Amritanandmayi Center and Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore. There are many more organizations and individuals that have a role in the program, including sessions by Brahma Kumaris, and others.
The organizers have taken care to cover every aspect of the culture – from Dandiya, Tabla, Bhangra, Folk Dances, Mrudungam, Bharatnayam, Kathak, Geeta Recital to Patriotic songs.
If it is what it promises to be, its worth a visit this coming Saturday!
Alameda County Fairgrounds hosts Diwali Celebration Sat, Oct 27
Diwali Celebration – Federation of Indian Associations and Fremont Hindu Temple are organizing a grand celebration that promises fun for the entire family with cultural program, kids corner, entertainment, parade booths, real animals, gourmet food and fireworks.
Saturday, October 27
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
(510) 659-0655
Windemere Friends – Dandiya for Education 2012
After last TWO years of overwhelming support and success, once again “Windemere Friends”, a neighborhood group of Indo American families is organizing “Dandiya for Education 2012″. 100% of it’s proceeds are donated to SRVUSD schools. (2011 Event – Last Year’s donations to schools: $8,800)
***As of Sept 30, this event is already SOLD OUT!***
When: Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 – 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Where: Dougherty Valley High School Gymnasium (New Venue)
10550, Albion Road, San Ramon, CA
So get your Indian outfits ready for the fun filled evening with family, friends and neighbors! Come and relish a variety of Indian- food served by a popular Indian restaurant. And the bay-area’s best LIVE Dandiya-music to go with it !!
Please click on the following link to buy the tickets for this event and for sponsorship opportunities to help out your community and schools….. did we mention marketing exposure to a 1000+ crowd?
http://sites.google.com/site/NewWindemereFriends
Dandia or Raas / Garba, is a traditional dance popular in Western India. This celebration occurs during the fallfestival of Navratri (Nav-raa-tree). Dandiya is a dance with short sticks and an ever-changing partner, that promotes great calorie burn! Many folks have tried Dandiya and really enjoyed it. We will have a special training session from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM for all our newcomers.
-Windemere Friends
Ganesh Chaturthi for Kids in Pleasanton
Have you made clay Ganeshas in your childhood and want your children as well to have the same divine experience?
The Balagokulam chapter of Pleasanton is organising a Ganesh Chaturthi activity for the kids. Kids will be making clay Ganeshas and take them home to perform Puja. 
The event details are below:
Venue: Creekside Park, 5665 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton
Date: September 16th (Sunday)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Please note that the parents need to be present to assist the kids in making the Ganesha murthis. All materials needed for the activity will be provided by us. This FREE event is an activity of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh to educate kids about their roots.
You can also view the flier for the event here: http://tinypic.com/r/2b2mj5/6
Spice up at the Alameda County Fair
Mark June 23 and 24 to be at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton – the two days celebrate the Spice of India Festival with a lot of food and culture.
There is live cooking demo and food, cultural booths, Best of the Bay Samosa Contest, and what not. See details below, and in the flyer.
The Alameda County Fair is celebrating turning 100. This year’s Centennial celebration includes the return of the downtown Pleasanton Parade, a brand new concert format, and a variety of distinctive memorabilia chronicling its 100 year history.
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Noon – 2nd Best of Bay Samosa
Rolling & Cooking Contest
1:15 pm Yoga & Meditation
1:30 pm Travel to India, No Passport Needed
3:00 pm Bollywood Fitness
3:30 pm Contemporary Dance & Music
4:30 pm Live Bollywood Music & Karaoke
5:30 pm Recognition & Vote of Thanks
SUNDAY, JUNE 24
Noon – Cooking Demo by
Famous Bay Area Chefs
1:15 pm Yoga & Meditation
1:30 pm Travel to India, No Passport Needed
3:00 pm Contemporary Dance & Music
4:30 pm Live Bollywood Music & Karaoke
5:30 pm Recognition & Vote of Thanks
Bollywood – Henna – Great Indian Live Cooking demo & food – Cultural booths – Traditional dance across various Indian states – Live Music * Yoga
Best Of the Bay SAMOSA Contest
SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD • 12 p.m.
More information: [email protected] • Krishna Kumar, 510-213-1223, [email protected]
Happy Holi, and too bad no Holi colors this year as well
Happy Holi!
After the grand Holi Dhamaal in 2010 organized by TVIA in the Emerald Glen Park in Dublin, we saw no one coming forward to organize one last year, and of course not this year as well. Holi sure is a fun time. Its one time when even strangers from the community can come together and get playful with each other. Bonhomie, dance, music is in the air. The fun is unique in itself, and sets up a good, interesting instance of an Indian festival for children.
If we don’t see an impromptu gathering in the Emerald Glen park, or elsewhere in the Tri Valley Area on the weekends of 10th/11th March, or even the next one, lets see if some of us would like to step up in ensuring we don’t go without one next year (2013).
Please participate in the poll below, if you can. Please provide an update for others if you or some group you know plans to get together to throw some colors for this year as well.
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Please contact admin[a]trivalleydesi.com if you would like to help organize next year.