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Gandhi Memorial Trust

Submitted by skokie on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:35am
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www.gandhimemorial.org
Heritage Park
McCormick Blvd, near NorthShore Sculpture Park On McCormick Blvd between Dempster and Church
Skokie, IL, 60076
United States
42° 1' 33.8304" N, 87° 43' 37.6032" W

Location

Heritage Park
McCormick Blvd, near NorthShore Sculpture Park On McCormick Blvd between Dempster and Church
Skokie, IL, 60076
ompk@aol.com

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Statue was erected to honor the life and achievements of Mahatma Gandhi. On October 2, 2004, members of the Gandhi Trust and elected officials, community leaders, and citizens of Skokie and the surrounding areas, unveiled a 12ft statue at Heritage Park on the Birthday anniversary of Gandhi. It is the first life size statue of Gandhiji in Illinois and it is a pride and joy for our community.

 

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Skokie Festival of Cultures

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 11:35am
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Contact: Pamela Zeid
Oakton Park
4701 West Oakton St.,
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847.674.1500, ext.

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 9:28am
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9501 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL, 60077
United States
42° 3' 45.1476" N, 87° 44' 48.426" W
847.673.6300

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9501 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL, 60077
info@nscpas.org

North Shore Center 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie (NSCPAS), brings the spirit of New York's Lincoln Center and Washington's Kennedy Center to Chicago's bustling North Shore.

 

Russian Sunday School

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 12:17pm
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Zarem-Golde ORT Institute
5440 West Fargo
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: 847.763.3624

Children from the former Soviet Union come to the Sunday school to take classes from the following choices:
*Russian language
*Russian literature
*Mathematics
*Physics
*French and Spanish
*History of Russian Art
*Poetry
*Theatre
*Drawing
*Piano lessons
*Chess classes

Children from 4-17 years old are very welcome. Hours: Sun., 8.30am-2:30pm.

Exploring The History & Mystery Of The Sarajevo Haggadah

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 10:39am
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Mar 3 2010 - 11:15am - 12:30pm
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CJE SeniorLife presents "Exploring The History And Mystery of the Sarajevo Haggadah."

 

Join Elise Ginsparg as she follows the journey through six centuries of the Sarajevo Haggadah.

 

The discussion will be held March 3rd at 11:15am at the Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy in Chicago. 

 

For more information or to register, call 773.508.1000.

Modern Iran, Ancient Persia

Submitted by cjudd on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 4:26pm
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Nov 15 2009 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Skokie Public Library
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Join world traveler, Bill Helmuth, as he presents an eyewitness account of modern-day Iran.

Iran has a long proud history that predates the 7th century Islamic invasion. Its ancient kings preceded the Greeks in promoting human rights and religious tolerance. Now Iran is an Islamic Shiite theocracy, a nation in turmoil. As we watch the pictures of his 1000 mile overland trip, Bill Helmuth will provide a glimpse into Iran's people and places.
Location: Mary Radmacher Meeting Room, Skokie Public Library

Other Information:Registration is required.

Contact Number: 847.673.3733

AFIRE Urges Legislators to Protect Illinois families

Submitted by kate on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 4:48pm
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The Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment (AFIRE) urges leaders and legislators, both Democrats and Republicans, to address the impact of the proposed state budget cuts to the lives and future of hundreds of thousands of families.

Join the "Walk" for the Philippine American Cultural Foundation!

Submitted by kate on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 4:01pm
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The Philippine American Cultural Foundation, in cooperation with the Philippine Week Committee and the West Suburban Philippine Civic Group, is holding it 6th Annual Walkathon on Sunday, June 28. Registration starts at 9:00 am and the race begins at 10:00 am. The event will be held at the Camera Park located at 101 E. Fullerton Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL. Proceeds will help raise funds for the mortgage payments for the PACF Center building and for its community programs. For more information, call 630-886-0701 or 630-941-7036.

Indo-American Center faces cut in funds

Submitted by kate on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 3:47pm
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The center serves the South Asian community by providing low-income immigrants and their families the opportunity to assimilate and prosper in a new environment. If there are cuts in state aid, the Indo-American Center may be forced to cancel programs and services. The center now serves over 100 clients a day, providing English, computer and civics classes along with programs for youth and seniors. 

For information contact Jay Luthra at 1773-973-444 ext. 101 or

www.indoamerican.org

 

Alexander Pushkin 210's Anniversary Program

Submitted by kate on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 2:50pm
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Jun 6 2009 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location of Event: 
Skokie Public Library
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Anniversary program by the Russian Sunday School based in Skokie.
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