COMMUNITY FOCUS Saturday, August 15 at Fullwood Theater, 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC 28105 beginning at 3:30pm. For more information visit websites. English - https://marathiplays.wordpress.com/ Marathi -https://marathiekankika.wordpress.com/ For more information about this event contact: Mohana Joglekar at919-465-1772.
NAVIkA World kannada Summit 2015 NAVIKA Raleigh 2015 is the grand 3rd World Kannada Summit and will be held on September 4 – 6, 2015 in downtown Raleigh. The Summit brings together the quality art, literature, education, business, healthcare and technology under one roof. The prime time programs involve popular film actors from Kannada film land, performances by well-known celebrities, artists and discourses from literary personalities. The event will showcase varied talents with energetic participation from all spectrums of global community along with local talents in the US. The cultural events will include traditional dance, drama, music, comedy, talent competition, game show, fashion show and pageant. In addition, participants will be able to avail themselves of the much anticipated Youth Forum, Singles meet and Sports events. In the business and professional segment, various forums like Business Forum, Continued Medical Education (CME) and Project Management Institute (PMI) events are being organized in collaboration with several successful international organizations to enrich the community with latest knowledge and provide networking opportunities. Additionally, a high level delegation from Govt. of Karnataka will be visiting to harness the vision of promoting Kannada by establishing a collaborative initiative in culture, commerce and trade. The venue, Raleigh Convention Center, will accommodate the several thousand expected attendees. Authentic Karnataka regional meals will be served during the summit. For more details and registration visit http://carolina.navika.org.
outer Banks Pirate Festival Ahoy Mateys! Get ready for a swashbucklin’ good time as Kitty Hawk Kites hosts the Outer Banks Pirate Festival. Pirates of the Outer Banks and their friends will be camped out at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Come learn the vast history of pirates on the OBX, and participate in Scalawag school for the little ones to see if they have what it take to be a part of Blackbeards’ Crew. The festival will take place from August 12 – 14. For more information visit www.kittyhawk.com. Run 4 Nepal Earlier this year two major earthquakes (7.8 and 7.3 magnitudes) hit Nepal, killing over 9,000 people, affecting 5.6 million people, and leaving more than 2.8 million people displaced. Thousands of schools were destroyed during earthquakes and the aftershocks. According to UNICEF, almost one million children have now no school to return to after these devastating quakes. Further, 26 hospitals and 1,100 healthcare facilities were damaged. In the aftermath of these massive earthquakes in the space of three weeks and countless aftershocks, Nepal is a country coming to terms with loss and devastation. There are growing fears of flooding, landslides and the spread of diseases as the monsoon season has started. The future of millions of people remains uncertain. Hence, in a hope of spreading awareness and raising fund to support areas in Nepal affected by this calamity, the Nepal Center of North Carolina (NCNC) is hosting Run4Nepal on Sunday, August 30, 2015. This is 5K Run/Walk event and all the proceeds from this event will directly support rebuilding elementary schools and healthcare centers, and possibly supporting water/sanitation issues in the regions with serious property damage and loss of lives in Nepal. The event takes place at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC beginning at 7:30 am. Registration fee is $25. For more information contact Dipendra Lamichhane at 919.397.1897 or visit www.run4nepal.org or www.ncnepal.org
lake lure olympiad Celebrating its 11th year, the Lake Lure Olympiad is a nonprofit organization that has given back more than $250,000 to community charities. It is hosted by Rumbling Bald Resort and Chimney Rock State Park, with support from Rutherford Regional Health System. Make the most of every event day by taking the “3 Races in 3 Days Challenge.” Kick it off with the 10K Dam Run on Friday night, wake up right with the Lake Lure Triathlon on Saturday morning, and then shut down your vigorous weekend on top of the world – Sunday’s Race to the Rock is 25-mile bike or 5K run that ends with a 7% grade incline straight up to victory on the summit of Chimney Rock. Or, go the extra mile(s) and add in the open water swim race. Head on down to Lake Lure and Chimney State Park in Lake Lure, NC between August 14 & 16 to join in the fun. For more information: www.lakelureolympiad.com.
Carnatic Music Festival The 6th annual Youth Carnatic Music Festival organized by NC Youth Classical Arts for Charity will be presented on Sept 5-6 from 10 am - 8:30pm. It is hosted by NCSU Delta Sigma Iota. The event is at NCSU’s Thompson Hall, 2214 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607. Admission is free. Dedicated to raise funds for Meals on Wheels, who deliver nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives. For more details visit www.NCYCAC.org.
US National Airborne Day The 2015 National Airborne Day will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Airborne. This event, hosted by the XVIII Airborne Corps Commander and the Mayor of the City of Fayetteville, will have military static displays and much more on Saturday, August 15. Head on down to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum to join in the fun. The event is free, but donations for the Museum are accepted. For more information: www.asomf.org
Splash Days at Memorial Waterfront Park Giant water inflatables fill Memorial Waterfront Park during Marathi ekankika by Abhivaktyi Town of Mount Pleasant Splash Days. Local camps, residents Two Marathi Ekankika by Abhivaktyi, Veshantar (based on true and visitors are treated to a host of inflatable attractions story) and Dhobipacchad (comedy) will be presented on including a 27-foot Tropical Plunge. A special area is set up for Saathee.com
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