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Photo Album   Nou-Rooz Event Calendar! Click for Pics!!! "Chaharshanbeh Souri" "Zardi Man Az Tou, Sorkhi Tou Az Mann"! "Ajil" and smiles for "Chaharshanbeh Souri" were abound on Tuesday, March 13 from 6:00 PM at Persian Center in Berkeley. This year all the festivities were held at the 2000 block of Durant Avenue in Berkeley rather than in Emeryville! Iranians from all over joined us to jump over fire, listen to music and dance for joy. Co-sponsored by Daayeh (International Alliance to Nurture Children)& Iranian Students Cultural Org-UCBerkeley. Daayeh Organization had an impressive arrangement of Artifacts for sale during the event. "Art of Norouz: the Iranian New Year" Museum Showing co-presented with Persian Center at the Asian Art Musem in San Francisco Sunday, March 18th, 2001 from 12-3 PM This was a great opportunity to visit the Iranian collection at the Asian Art Museum! Event included art activities for children, as well as dance and musical performances. Free with museum admission (which was $7 for adults, free for children under 12). NOROUZ CELEBRATION 2001 -1380 SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT! In its annual tradition, once again PERSIAN CENTER, Iranian Students Cultural and Aesthetic Organization of UC Davis, Iranian Students Cultural Organization of UC Berkeley, Iranian Cultural Organization of UC San Francisco, and Persian Students Association of Stanford, invited the community at large to join in an unforgettable evening on the first day of the new Iranian year! TUESDAY, MARCH 20 at 6:30 P.M. Special Guest: Morteza Barjesteh! Cultural Performances, Persian Dinner, and Dancing All Night FAIRMONT HOTEL 170 South Market Street, San Jose, CA Adults: $65 Children under 12: $25 (free under 3) No-Rooz Pics! Photos courtesy Mondee Baradar   Norouz 1380 was dedicated to "Honoring those Who Honor our Culture". Five Persian teachers in the Bay Area were honored including Mrs.Toomari, Mrs. Banai, Mrs. Jorgani, Mrs. Nejat (not shown), and Mrs. Esmaili (not shown).   Amou Norouz (Mr. Homayoun) & the Master of Ceremony (Hooshang Tozie) entertaining the children.         Mr. Esmail Amidhozour (a "patron" of Persian Center) shared a few words in the memory of his late brother Mr. Amir Amidhozour (a "distinguished donor") who made the purchase of the Persian Center building a reality with his generous donation at last year's Norouz Event.   Amou Norouz (Mr. Homayoun) & the Master of Ceremony (Hooshang Tozie) giving away $1 Gold Coins to the children.         Norouz 1380 (2001) at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose with over 700 guests!   Amou Norouz (Mr. Homayoun) and his cart filled with Spring blossoms (He gave away $1 Gold Coins to all the young and young at heart!     Next Page

United States Sacagawea Golden Dollar Coin In 2000, the United States Mint will circulate a new dollar coin - something that hasn't happened in more than 20 years. The Golden Dollar, the first coin of the new millennium, features a striking portrait of Sacagawea. The current supply of Susan B. Anthony coins is depleted. And unlike the Susan B. Anthony coin, the Golden Dollar will not be confused with the quarter. The Golden Dollar is easily discernible by sight and touch, thanks to its gold color, distinctive edge and unique, finely crafted image. Who is Sacagawea?  Sacagawea was a Shoshone Indian who assisted the historic Lewis and Clark expedition. Between 1804-1806, while still a teenager, she guided the adventurers from the Northern Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean and back.

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