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October 2010
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship, where one party uses physical, verbal, emotional, psychological or sexual tactics to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or gender and our community is not any different. In 2009-2010 ACCC helped 15 domestic violence victims and their children. Ending domestic violence requires a collaborative effort of every part of our society. If you know of anyone that needs help. Please contact the ACCC at 415-664-2200 ext 18. |
| | | | The Gaza Monologues |
| | WHEN:Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:00pm
Where:La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave in Berkeley
Box Office (510) 849-2568
Berkeley, CA
http://www.lapena.org/
The Gaza Monologues, writings by Palestinian youth in the aftermath of the January 2009 attacks on Gaza and its continued blockade. Part of a global project involving 30 cities, The Gaza Monologues, kicks off on October 17th in Gaza followed by performances around the world, some of which will be connected via satellite. The presentations in the Bay Area are being performed by high school students one of whom will join the culminating international performance on November 29th at the United Nations.
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The ARAB FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES!
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| Last weekend in the Bay Area:
Friday October 22nd Shattuck Cinemas Saturday October 23rd Shattuck Cinemas Sunday October 24th Shattuck Cinemas |
Habibi Show
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| Thu, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 7 | 8pm - 9:30pm
Intersection for the Arts in association with Resident Theatre Company Campo Santo, present the World Premiere of Habibi, a new play by emerging playwright Sharif Abu-Hamdeh. This intimately woven play tells the story of three different generations of Palestinian immigrants all attempting to make sense of the world that surrounds them. The quest to find where their cultural legacy lives in their lives, their families, and in the United States flows through all the characters in the play.
WHERE:
$15- $25 (sliding scale, your choice)
www.theintersection.org
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We're not White: Stand Up Comedy Show
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| October 22nd, 2010
By popular demand, the 1001 Laughs stand up comedians are back in San Francisco with their new show: "We're Not White". The best Arab American stand up Comedians in town, don't miss out this opportunity to celebrate the Arab Heritage Month with a laugh.
So please spread the word, tell all your family and friends, your support is needed and as always is very appreciated. We're Not White!! Organizer: 1001 Laughs and Abu Samra Where: Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave.,
San Mateo, CA 94403 When: 9 PM on Friday OCT 22nd
Tickets: $25, $40 front rows seating, ask us about our give back to the community program.
Details: Arab American Comedians: Amer Zaher, Palestine, Mike Batayeh, Jordan, Sammy Obeid, Lebanon, Bashar Zikoor, Iraq, more comedians will be announced soon.
More information: Call Abu Samra, Samer Elbandak (415) 519-4460
or email: abusamra@abusamra.net or go to www.amerzahr.com |
Omid Advocates: Free Immigration Workshop
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| October 23rd, 2010
Free Immigration Workshop
Saturday, October 23rd Workshop from 1-4 PM
Please join us at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California for a free immigration workshop on October 23rd.
We will assist you with:
· Naturalization Petitions
· Family Based Petitions
· Adjustment of Status
· Travel Documents
· Affidavits of Support, etc.
· Consultation & Referrals on all Immigration Matters
**Farsi interpreters available
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
1433 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
We welcome your contributions.
www.omidadvocates.org
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ARAB HERITAGE MONTH RECEPTION
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| October 28th, 2010: 5PM-7:30PM
Dear Community Members,
The Office of Mayor Gavin Newsom is hosting the annual celebration of Arab Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco for October 2010. The event is to provide an opportunity for the Arab-American community and others to come to City Hall and celebrate heritage and culture.
The Mayor's Arab Heritage Month Celebration will take place on Thursday, October 28th 5:00-7:30pm at San Francisco City Hall.
Please join the Mayor's Office, San Francisco residents, elected officials, and San Francisco community-based organizations in celebrating with a closing ceremony of a vibrant month that has showcased the spirit of the local Arab community.
To RSVP please visit, www.arabheritagesf.com
Please feel free to forward the poster below to members of your organization.
Regards,
Shadi Elkarra
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Purely Moroccan: Yassir Chadley and El Hameedeen
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October 29th, 2010 8:00pm
Yassir Chadly has recorded with Alonzo King and Lines Ballet, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Pharoah Sanders, Omar Sosa, and Taj Mahal. His group El Hameedeen is purely Moroccan & features dumbek player Bouchaib Abdelhadi. Visit www.yassirchadly.com for more info.
La Pena
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley Ca
www.lapena.org$12 adv. $14 dr. - 8pm
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Second Palestinian Popular Conference
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| October 29-31, 2010: Second Palestinian Popular Conference
Palestine: One Land, One People, One Destiny
Second Palestinian Popular Conference:
Together, Restoring our National Institutions, Reclaiming our Rights, Empowering our Community
The Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Boulevard
Itasca, IL 60143
REGISTER OR SUBMIT A WORKSHOP! http://www.palestineconference.org
To the Palestinian community in the United States, to the Arab and Muslim communities, in the US, and to all groups and individuals in solidarity with our cause....
Join us and participate in organizing the Second Popular Conference. The Conference's primary goal is to empower our community in the US to assume a key role in realizing Palestinian rights and develop principled and pluralistic Palestinian national institutions in the United States. We have an obligation to become full participants in our Palestinian quest for freedom, self-determination and the return of the refugees to their original towns and villages. Your full participation in all aspects is essential as we march together for a free Palestine - Palestine: One People, One Land, One Destiny!
To get involved with the Second Popular Conference for Palestinians in the US, email USPCN at conference@palestineconference.org or visit our website at http://www.palestineconference.org. |
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Saturday, Oct 30 at 6:00 pm at ICCNC, Oakland
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of "The Muslim Next Door: The Quran, the Media, and that Veil Thing," in conversation with playwright Wajahat Ali and Jason van Boom
Sumbul Ali-Karamali combines scholarship and storytelling in "The Muslim Next Door." This book responds to the questions Muslims get in daily life from friends, co-workers, and strangers. It makes scholarship about the real principles of Islam, and the history of Islamophobia, accessible to everyone.
"This book is basically what you wish you can give to those people who ask you all those questions that you have to answer over and over again. Now you can just hand them this book and trust that it'll answer their questions." - Muslimah Media Watch
"The Muslim Next Door" won the Bronze Medal Award in the 2009 National Independent Publisher Book Awards in the multicultural adult non-fiction category.
Islam and Authors is sponsored by Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, Center for Islamic Studies at Graduate Theological Union, California Institute of Integral Studies, Islamic Scholarship Fund, Council for American Islamic Relations- San Francico Bay Area, ILLUME Magazine, Islamic Networks Group, UC Berkeley Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project.
Date and Time: Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 6 pm
Location: Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
1433 Madison Street (between 14th and 15th streets), Oakland, 94612
Tickets: $10 general, $5 students
Website: www.islamandauthors.org
Email: islamandauthors@iccnc.org
Phone: (510) 832-7600
Jordanian American Association: 26th Annual Banquet
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The Jordanian American Association
Proudly Presents
Our 26th Annual Banquet
Featuring the Bay Area Star
Fadi Hanani
and His Band
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Hilton Hotel
600 Airport Blvd.
Burlingame, CA. 94010
Cocktails 6:00pm
Doors Open 7:00pm
A Night you will never forget
Tickets $65
Seating is limited
For Tickets or More Information, Please call
Firas Sweidan 415-298-7641
Hayat Haddad 408-888-5647
Ziad Zumot 415-298-5758
We Now Accept Credit Cards
www.pay.jaasf.org
Saturday November 6,2010: Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan Receives Award
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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan will be receiving the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award at The Tech Awards Gala. Details of the event are: Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010 Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m. Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA Dress: Formal The theme of The Tech Awards is "Technology benefiting humanity." In addition to Her Majesty, we will also be honoring fifteen Tech Awards laureates, people from around the world who are applying technological solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges. Tables and tickets are available and may be ordered by:
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. Ordering on-line by clicking "Yes" at the bottom of the electronic invitation below.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you very much for your assistance. Dick
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