Day: 17 July 2013

Chicago IL : Gujarati Samaj Chicago (GSC) organized a Family Picnic From 11:30 am to 7:00 pm, on Sunday July 14th, 2013 at Cook County Forest Preserve, Northwest Busse Grove# 24(Located on Higgins Road, Less than 1/2 mile East of 290, East of Route 53). Member Entrance Charges were $7 per persons and advance purchase charges were $6 per persons. For Non Members the charges were $10 per person-advance purchase $8 per person. Kids 5 years and below were free. Close to 350 members, friends, and well-wishers participated. Gujarati Samaj organizes picnics every year in summer. President Suryakant Patel, and his team of Executives and volunteers showed great enthusiasm and effort in maintaining a trouble free environment for all the participants. The food team was ready with Lunch at 11:30 am consisting of Gota, Chai, Mexican food, chatni, Chips & Salsa, Nachos & cheese, Popsicle and Ice cream. Dinner was served between 5:45-6:30 pm consisting of Khichdi, Kadhi, Veg Shak, Puri. To compensate for the hot weather, Water Melon was also served. The temperature was around 90 degrees F and enough water and drinks, with paper cups and paper towels were stacked to supply to the thirsty participants throughout the […]

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Chicago IL : Hari Om Mandir organized their annual ‘Raunak Mela-2013’ at Hari Om Mandir,6N020 Medinah Road, Medinah, IL on Sunday, July,14 from 11-00 am. to 5-00 pm. where close to 200 devotees, friends, and well-wishers participated. Those who came to the the Mela enjoyed and had a lot of fun filled activities. For kids, there was Moonwalk etc. Other attractions were Snacks, Merchandise Stalls, Health Fair and much more. There were many items for eating, which included-Chole Bhature onsite by Singla family, mouth watering Dosa’s by Dakshin restaurant; Panipuri, Samosa/Tikki and Rossgulla by Star food, Sandwich & Sprouts by Sneh Chaudhari, Corn stall by Vipan Wadhera was managed by Giri Dassani, Bhel Puri, Lassi, Juice and Soft Drink etc. which were enjoyed by all. Hari Om Mandir’s youth volunteers actively participated to mange various stalls and other activities. As always a Health camp was also organized for health checkup of nearly 100 people. They received Blood Sugar Checkup, EKG, and Blood Pressure screening. Dr. Om Dhingra and Dr. Ramesh Dhingra volunteered to conduct the entire Health Checkup and Shashank Saxena and Sharul Saxena assisted them. Sham Taxali, member executive board praised the service rendered at the Health Camp during […]

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Rolling Meadows, IL: It was extravaganza of fashion, dances, breathtaking lights and sound as India Tribune presented the India Tribune Nite 2013 which rocked a capacity audience at the classy Meadows Club here on Saturday, July 13, 2013. ‘Outstanding…”, “breathtaking”, “the best community event”, were only some of the accolades which were heard, as the audience were treated to a vibrant fashion show by Studio Elite choreographed by Monica Gandhi and presented by Shahida Khan and Abiha Javed Khan. This was followed by a truly memorable dance concert aptly titled “Dance, Vance te Rhythm Suhana” by performers from Hollywood and Chicago led by choreographer and dancer Shivani Thakkar. The show was conceived and scripted by Madan Kulkarni and narrated by Shebani Kulkarni. The finesse and energy of the MKM Bollystars from Hollywood, the sensuousness of Arabian dancers Megan and Jessica and the breathtaking pyrotechnics of hip hop and breakers Danny Haywood and the Brave Monks from Chicago had the audience gasping in awe and appreciation. The evening began with a cocktail hour which featured some tasty appetizers and top shelf spirits served by the attentive staff of the Meadows Club. The attendees were immediately in high spirits and walked into […]

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