NetSAP
DC Weekly Newsletter
June 20, 2006
NetSAP DC Weekly News
Here are the highlights of NetSAP DC’s activities for this week.
In The News...
The NetSAP DC Ninth Annual Charity Gala will be held on Saturday July 22, 2006 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Tickets for what promises to be the hottest event of the year will go on sale TOMORROW! Look out for details from us.
Proceeds from the event will benefit charities working to benefit the South Asian community here and abroad. Become a member today to receive a discount on this and many other NetSAP events!
POLITICAL COMMITTEE: Chai Chat, Monday, June 26, 2006, 6:30 pm
DINNER CIRCLE: NetSAP DC Dinner Circle, Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7:30 pm
BOOK CLUB: TWO LIVES by Vikram Seth, Thursday, July 13, 2006, 7:30pm
SALTAF’06 COMMITTEE: Planning Meeting, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 7:00 pm
MEMBERSHIP: Become a NetSAP-DC Member Today!
DINNER CIRCLE: NetSAP DC Dinner Circle, Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7:30 pm.
The April and May Dinner Circle events were very successful with over 80 attendees each. To sign up for the June event, fill out this form: http://www.netsap.kintera.org/dinner. F or more details on the Dinner Circle, please visit the Dinner Circle page on our website. The deadline to sign up for the June event is TOMORROW at 5 pm.
NINTH ANNUAL NetSAP DC CHARITY GALA: Saturday, July 22, 2006, 7:00 pm
Join us for what promises to be the hottest evening of the year - the Annual NetSAP DC Charity Gala. This year's event will be taken to a whole new level and will be held at a brand new, elegant venue, the Corcoran Gallery of Art near the White House.
(1) CMHS: A Thousand Feet A Joyful Beat, Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 6:30 pm
(2) Active Learning Abroad, GWU Graduate Students in International Education: Fundraiser, Friday, June 23, 3006, 8:00 pm
(3) SAALT: Community Empowerment Training, Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:00pm
(4) Association of Indians in America (AIA): 27 th Annual Academic and Outstanding Achievement Awards Program, Sunday, June 25, 2006, 4:00 pm
(5) Rhythmaya School of Dance: Dance Classes
(6) Rhythmaya School of Dance: Call for Indian Dance Instructors
POLITICAL COMMITTEE: Chai Chat, Monday, June 26, 2006, 6:30 pm
DATE: Monday, June 26th, 2006
TIME: 6:30PM – 8:00PM
COST: FREE
LOCATION: Cosi 1919 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. Ph: 202-466-9677
METRO: Farragut North (Red Line); Farragut West (Blue / Orange Lines); Dupont Circle (Red Line). For more information, visit www.wmata.com.
PARKING: Street and Garage parking available
RSVP: Please email Chai Shenoy at political@netsap.org. RSVPs are needed for reserving a table.
DINNER CIRCLE: NetSAP DC Dinner Circle, Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7:30 pm.
The April and May Dinner Circle events were very successful with over 80 attendees each. Details on the June event will be sent out tomorrow. In the interim, for more details on the Dinner Circle, please visit the Dinner Circle page on our website.
BOOK CLUB: TWO LIVES by Vikram Seth, Thursday, July 13, 2006, 7:30pm
DATE: Thursday, July 13, 2006
TIME: 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Anjali Kamani's place, 9299 Towerside Drive, Apt 447, Fairfax, VA 22031. Cell: 215-300-0875
METRO: Vienna (Orange Line / 10 minute walk)
RSVP: Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to the event and please advise host if your plans change. Email: anjali_kamani@yahoo.com
SALTAF’06 COMMITTEE: Planning Meeting, Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 7:00pm
The SALTAF Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating all details involved with the phenomenally successful South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival. This is an annual event hosted at the Smithsonian and it features prominent South Asian writers, filmmakers and artists and draws hundreds of South Asians from across the East Coast to DC each fall. SALTAF provides authors, filmmakers, literary and theatre professionals the opportunity to interact with their audience. Bibliophiles, cinema fans and young professionals can explore the creative process with professional artists and discover outlets for their own creative aspirations. SALTAF celebrates the achievements of South Asians in the literature and arts and it has become one of NetSAP DC's most recognized and renowned flagship events.
We are still looking for volunteers to work on our website and flyers / promotional material. Please email saltaf@netsap.org for more information.
DATE: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
TIME: 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Caribou Coffee, 1800 M St., N.W.,Washington,DC20036. (Corner of 18th and M.)
METRO: Farragut North orDupont Circle(Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange Lines)
PARKING: Street Parking or Parking Garages in the area.
RSVP/Questions: AN RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS MEETING. Please email Dina Khemlani atsaltaf@netsap.orgif you plan to attend. Contact Dina Khemlani at saltaf@netsap.org if you have any questions.
DINNER CIRCLE: NetSAP DC Dinner Circle, Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 7:30 pm.
The April and May Dinner Circle events were very successful with over 80 attendees each. To sign up for the June event, fill out this form: http://www.netsap.kintera.org/dinner. For more details on the Dinner Circle, please visit the Dinner Circle page on our website. The deadline to sign up for the June event is TOMORROW at 5 pm.
NINTH ANNUAL NetSAP DC CHARITY GALA: Saturday, July 22, 2006, 7:00 pm
Join us for what promises to be the hottest evening of the year - the Annual NetSAP DC Charity Gala. This year's event will be taken to a whole new level and will be held at a brand new, elegant venue, the Corcoran Gallery of Art near the White House.
We look forward to seeing you at the Corcoran. Tickets will go on sale on TOMORROW. More details are included below and will follow soon. The Charity Gala will also feature:
- A cocktail reception with guided tours of the art gallery
- An elegant, three course gourmet meal prepared by one of the finest chefs in Washington, DC
- A famous keynote speaker
- Live music and entertainment by renowned local South Asian musicians and other artists
Please note that the events below are listed as a service to our members. The views expressed in the following activities and by the groups listed below are not shared or endorsed by NetSAP DC.
For Additional Details About These Events, Please Visit our Online Calendar at www.netsap.org
(1) CMHS: A Thousand Feet A Joyful Beat, Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 6:30 pm
The Center for Multicultural Human Services, (CMHS) cordially requests the pleasure of your company at a very special event at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, Virginia. We invite you to a fun filled evening of international dance performances, dance instruction, and socializing with young professionals from the DC Metro Area. Performances will include hip-hop, flamenco, belly dancing, Indian dance, and much more. The emcee for the event will be Miss Ethiopia, Jiitu Abraham.
CMHS is a non-profit organization located in Northern Virginia that helps people from ethnically diverse backgrounds succeed by providing comprehensive, culturally sensitive mental health and related services and by conducting research and training to make such services more widely available.
This evening features “A Thousand Feet, a Joyful Beat”. This is a worthwhile event that will raise funds in support of CMHS’s programs for children and their families who have been affected by war and other trauma and are struggling to rebuild their lives in the DC metropolitan area.
DATE: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
TIME: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
COST: $25 entrance fee which covers entertainment, dance, light hors d’ oeuvres and a complimentary drink. Tickets can be purchased on-line at: www.cmhs.org/about/events/thousandfeet.html or on the day of the event
LOCATION: Clarendon Ballroom, Arlington
METRO: Clarendon Metro
CONTACT: www.cmhs.org
(2) Active Learning Abroad, GWU Graduate Students in International Education: Fundraiser, Friday, June 23, 3006, 8:00 pm
Fundraising event to raise money toward our trip to India and Bangladesh in August, where we will be investigating alternative models of education. Proceeds will be used to help cover travel expenses and toward gifts for our host schools! Bring your after-work happy hour to McFadden's for a good cause!
DATE: Friday, June 23, 2006
TIME: 8:00 pm
LOCATION: McFadden's, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC
COVER: $10 (100% of the cover will go toward our goal!). Drink specials, $2 domestic drafts, $4 rail drinks
(3) SAALT: Community Empowerment Training, Sunday, June 25, 2006, 12:00pm
Community Empowerment Training - a skills building training on how to empower your local community.
South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT) invites you to a DC Metro Area training for active community members, SAALT volunteers, and those interested in getting more involved with your local community. This will be an interactive training using a social justice framework that will focus on how you can engage within the South Asian community through various projects. We would like to encourage local SAALT Community Liaisons, Policy Action Taskforce members, and volunteers to attend.
DATE: Sunday, June 25, 2006
TIME: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: SEARAC ( Southeast Asia Resource Action Center), 1628 16 th Street, NW (2 nd Floor), Washington DC 20009
METRO: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
RSVP: Please RSVP to Arefa at arefa@saalt.org by June 21, 2006. Seating is limited. Lunch will be provided. For questions about the training or additional information, please contact Arefa at arefa@saalt.org. Web: http://saalt.org.
(4) Association of Indians in America (AIA): 27 th Annual Academic and Outstanding Achievement Awards Program, Sunday, June 25, 2006, 4:00 pm
Academic awards for 2006 & 2005 High School, College Graduates and CTY awardees. Special recognition awards to Indian Americans for outstanding contributions in Science, Community, and Business Enterprise.
DATE: Sunday, June 25, 2006
TIME: 4:00 pm
LOCATION: University of Maryland, Shady Grove Campus, Rockville, Maryland
COST: Admission is free.
CONTACT/RSVP: Please visit www.aia-dc.org for more information or contact: Dr. Jay Joshi at 301-947-0930; Dr. Usha Kumar at 301-320-2353; or Mr. Sisir Mukherjee at 571-276-6247.
(5) Rhythmaya School of Dance: Dance Classes
This is a modern South Asian dance academy that specializes in Indian folk, semi-classical, film, and fusion dance styles. Whether you're looking to explore the rich dance tradition of the Indian sub-continent or discover a creative and upbeat way to get active, Rhythmaya is the answer! Adult summer session offerings include bollywood and bhangra fitness classes! Please contact us today for further details or to enroll. Contact: Mili Mittal 919.641.6606 | mili@rhythmaya.com | www.rhythmaya.com
(6) Rhythmaya School of Dance: Call for Indian Dance Instructors
The Rhythmaya School of Dance is looking for experienced dancers to serve as instructors in its D.C. and Northern Virginia studio locations. Class levels include children through adults, and dance styles include bollywood, bhangra, fusion, folk, and semi-classical. This is a part-time, paid position, and instructors are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from classes. Competitive rates. Please send serious inquiries only. To schedule an audition, please contact Mili Mittal at 919-641-6606 or e-mail rhythmaya@gmail.com. For more information, please visit www.rhythmaya.com.
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