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Chicago Pakistani Consulate Spearheads Fundraising Efforts For Flood Victims

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 10:47am
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Pakistan has been severely affected by unprecedented floods caused by heavy rains. It has led to tragic loss of lives besides widespread loss of livestock and destruction of physical/communication infrastructure.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Calls On World to Assist Pakistanis Affected By Floods

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 10:36am
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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called upon the world to step up assistance to Pakistan, where some 20 million people are affected by the country's worst floods.

 

 

'We are trying to mobilize all the necessary assistance, and remember that the whole world is behind the people of Pakistan at this time of trial,' Ban said after his plane landed at an army airbase near Islam

Attend Lifeway Foods Festival Of Eastern European Communities In Illinois

Submitted by claire on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 2:58pm
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You are invited to enjoy a day with family and friends at the 2010 Lifeway Foods European Festival scheduled at Westfield Old Orchard on Sept. 19th, 10am to 6m.

 

Entry is free.

Upcoming Events Celebrating 'Filipino American History'

Submitted by claire on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 4:44pm
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 Filipino American History Month, also known as the Filipino American Heritage Month, is celebrated in October.  Here are several Skokie events marking the event.

 

 

Saturday, October 2nd:

1:30am-12:30pm - Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center

Golf Rd.

AFIRE Lifeline: SSI For People With Disabilities And Their Survivors

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 12:43pm
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SSI or Supplemental Security Income is a federal income supplement program funded by tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It is designed to help aged, blind and disabled people who have little or no income. It also provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.

 

SSDI or the Social Security Disability Insurance Program pays benefits to persons and certain family members if they worked long enough and paid social security taxes.

Extraordinary Students Honored At Skokie Holiday Inn Event

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:41am
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The Global Organization of People Of Indian Origin (GOPIO) honored outstanding Midwest medical and high school students at an awards banquet held July 11th at the Holiday Inn in Skokie.

 

Five students were honored. Shikkar Shah and Urveel Shah each received the Subhash Mehta Scholarship Award for their academic excellence.

 

Blake Freeman, Adrianna Kashuba and Mara Terras each received the Gandhi-King Medical Award for performing extraordinary volunteerism in their communities. 

 

GOPIO started the Subhash M

Indian Association of Skokie Celebrates India's Independence Day

Submitted by claire on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 1:43pm
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Indian Association of Skokie Celebrates India's Independence on Air on TV ASIA's Community Roundup. 

 

Here are the times:

Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30pm CDT and a repeat on Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30pm CDT. 

HIAS Chicago / New American Dream Fund /

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 3:51pm
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Celebrate India Independence Day

Submitted by claire on Monday, August 9, 2010 - 11:08am
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Gala Banquet & Reception at Waterford Banquet, 933 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst, IL.  Friday, August, 13th, 2010 at 6:30pm.  Special Guest of Honor: H.R. Shah, CEO TV Asla.  Invited guests: Pat Quinn, Govenor of Illinois, Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Congresswoman.

India's Independence Day Celebrated at Skokie Library

Submitted by skokie on Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 3:26pm
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India's Independence Day Celebrated at Skokie Library

The Indian Association of Skokie hosted an exciting celebration of Indian culture and the 63rd anniversary of Indian Independence today. Acts ranged from Bollywood to classical dancing to crowd pleasing songs, all a hit with attendees.

 

Seen here is a student performing a classical dance.

 

Learn more about Indian Independence Day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_independence_day

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