1. NEXT WEEKEND: Part Of A Series Of Pro Bono Legal Services Persian Center presents "Immigration Clinic: Ask Questions From Two Experienced Persian(Farsi)Speaking Immigration Attorneys": Farshad Owji, Esq. & Nancy Hormachea, Esq. will be present to answer your questions; SUN, May 11th, 1-4pm, Persian Center, 2029 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Contact: Tamara Nakhjavani- 415.786.0963 or email tnakhjavani@gmail.com
3. MONDAY: Kepler's Books Author Showcase presents Firoozeh Dumas, to read from her new book "Laughing without an Accent: Adventures of an Iranian American Home & Abroad", MON, May 5th at 7:30pm, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park CA, 650.324.4321
4. TUESDAY: Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center present: "The Elections, Iraq and Iran: How the Major Media Distort the News and What You Can Do About It" with renowned journalist/authors Reese Erlich and Norman Soloman; Two outstanding writers offer their views on how progressives can forge an alliance against war, TUE, May 6, 7pm, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, Suggested donation: $12-$20 (no one turned away for lack of funds); wheelchair accessible. For more info contact Mary Alice O'Connor, 925.933-7850, maryalice@mtdpc.org
5. Join Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi at a kickoff campaign reception to "Re-elect Mirkarimi" on FRI, May 9 from 5:307:30 pm at Yoshi's Jazz Club, 1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco; $25-$500 pp, RSVP REQUIRED RSCP via email: IAFORM@yahoo.com or call 415.994.0067
6. SIP presents program on Family & Estate Lawyers, with Yelda Mesbah, Esq & Camelia Mahmodi, Esq, FRI, May 9, 6:30pm, FAZ Restaurant, Grand Ballroom, 1108 N. Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale Members $10, Non Members $15. Info:408.236.2188 or www.anjoman.org
7. Nima Entertainment presents: Mohammad Reza Shajarian & AVA Ensemble, SAT, May 10, 2008, Flint Center Cupertino tickets available at ticketmaster.com, Flint Center Info: 510.885.8200
Click for Flyer 8. Niosha Dance Academy presents their annual "Mother's Day Show", SUN, May 11, 3-6 pm at the Santa Clara Convention Center (benefitting cancer patients), followed by an elegant Persian Buffet dinner at David's Restaurant, 6:30-10pm with Dr. T's DJ dancing & a fabulous Magic show. Info: 408.656.6565; visit www.niosha.com to donate directly to American Cancer Society if you can't come.
On-Going Classes:
Golestan School at Persian Center: Located at the Persian Center in Berkeley, Golestan is a toddler & preschool program for children aged 1.5 to 5 who have at least one Persian speaking parent. The curriculum is play based with an emphasis on pretend play, art, music, physical play, & storytelling. For more information visit http://www.GolestanKids.com
Sahaja Yoga Meditation--A FREE meditation class. Achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance through this simple yet powerful meditation techniques. Always free and open to everybody. Every Monday at 7:00pm-8:15pm. For info, contact epoliss@yahoo.com or 510-846-7761 (Classes are conducted in English, though Farsi speakers are frequently on site to provide assistance if needed).
Persian(Farsi)For Beginners! An immersion based method for beginners, adults & young adults (Conversation, Reading,& Writing); 6 classes during which you'll learn the alphabet, write your name & converse in Farsi. Tuesday evenings beginning January 8th 2008, 6- 8pm at Persian Center, 2029 Durant Avenue, Berkeley; $25.00/hour. Register early for $25 discount. For more info or to register contact Shohreh Terman, shohrehterman@comcast.net, (510) 222-6587. http://web.mac.com/shohrehterman
Persian Music Lessons with Hamed Nikpay one of Iran's best young vocalists & multi instrumentalists, is teaching music classes at Persian Center & most of Bay Area. Classes are now open to students interested in Persian vocal, Tar, Setar, Tanbour,& Daf. For schedule of classes & locations call:650-906-6215 /email HamedNikpay@yahoo.com http://www.HamedNikpay.com
Painting and calligraphy (Khatati) classes at Persian Center with Ahoora Izadi. Contact info: 559.307.5614
The School of Practical Philosophy in California offers a choice of five courses (10 – 12 weekly sessions) during the Spring Term. The topics are Wisdom – Love - Parenting ( in Pleasanton) and Happiness (in San Francisco & Sunnyvale). For further details please visit http://www.practicalphilosopher.org or call (925) 828-8695
