12th�ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN�S DAY
Supported by the City of Naperville, Mayor A. George Pradel and the Turkish Consulate General of Chicago, Mr. Fatih Yildiz, the Turkish community hosts the 12th�annual�International Children�s Day Festival to promote peace and friendship with traditional and modern music, dance, and arts.�
Featured events include�dances and music from over ten different cultures, performances in traditional costumes, informational booths, face painting, gifts, souvenirs, food and beverages. Every country represented will also have informational booths where kids can learn about each culture.
WHEN: 21 April 2013, Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm
WHERE: Owen Elementary School, 1560 Westglen Dr. Naperville, IL 60565
FREE ADMISSION
ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
Please contact Pervin Oztekin at�847-398-0451�to advertise your business on the booklet.
Please support the event by donating via TacaOnline.org
Please contact Kagan Demirdoven at�773-426-0304�or�ta...@tacaonline.org�should you have any additional questions. Visit�childrensdaychicago.com�and�Facebook Event Page�for more information.�
Ephesus: Ancient Metropolis, Modern Excavation Enterprise, Tourist Attraction
Sabine Ladst�tter is director of the Austrian Archaeological Institute and is excavation director at Ephesus in Turkey. She holds degrees from the University of Vienna, Austria and the Karl-Franzens-Universit�t (University of Graz), Austria. Her areas of specialization are Roman archaeology, landscape archaeology, pottery, and archaeological method. Recently Dr. Ladst�tter was named Austrian Scientist of the Year 2011 by the Association of Austrian Science Journalists for her outstanding research and her ability to communicate science to a broader public.
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Harris Hall, Room 108 1881 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Details: http://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/441012/
11th ANNUAL CHICAGO TURKISH FESTIVAL�
After a decade long success at Daley Plaza, the Chicago Turkish Festival will reach a larger audience during its 11th�anniversary at one of downtown Chicago's busiest landmark locations along the lively Magnificent Mile.� For the first time in Chicago's history, the Pioneer Court, where the first Chicagoan settled, hosts a cultural exchange of this scope with the captivating sights, sounds and tastes of one of Chicago's most popular ethnic cultural festivals, the�Chicago Turkish Festival, on May 31st�and June 1st.�
Highlights of the 11th Chicago Turkish Festival:�
- Cocktail Party at Pioneer Court�in the evening of Thursday, May 30th�to commence the festivities - tickets will be on sale soon
- Festival will be open to public on May 31 and June 1, from 10 am to 9 pm�
- Cappadocia,�one of the most popular tourism destinations, will be the visiting region from Turkey this year
- Delicious meatballs of�Sultanahmet Koftecisi, coming all the way from Turkey
- Crunchy Turkish bagels "Simit" from Simit and Smith
- Mado ice cream�
- Efes beer for happy hour anytime of the day
The festival committee is looking forward to seeing everyone at the festival! �
VOLUNTEERS:
We are also looking for volunteers to participate in the planning stages now or to help during the festival. This is a collective cause that is dear to all of us, and each volunteer is fundamental for the success of our Festival.�As a token of our appreciation�full-day volunteers will be provided with a festival t-shirt, lunch-ticket, and transportation compensation for bus/train fare (provided that a valid bus/train ticket is presented).�To volunteer please either�contact us at� volu...@chicagoturkishfestival.org�or fill out the volunteer form at festival website� http://www.chicagoturkishfestival.org/volunteer.php.
ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The festival will reach tens of thousands of people in the center of Michigan Avenue. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business on the flyers and booklets that are passed out before and during the festival. In addition to advertising, we have special options for corporate sponsorships. Please contact�in...@chicagoturkishfestival.org�for more information.�
Your Amazon.com Order Raises Funds for TACA
Dearest TACA Members and Friends:
As the President of the Turkish American Cultural Alliance I am very excited to work on raising significant funds for our New TACA building.
One way to donate without spending any penny is to purchase any consumer products through Amazon.�
By shopping for your own personal goods through Amazon we are able to get credits towards the new building by going�through�fundinco.org�on Amazon.com�will help us to raise funds.
We are Not-For-Profit organization established in 1968. Our goal is to raise funds for TACA New Building Project in Chicago.
In a larger building a much better environment will enable and accommodate more children to learn our beautiful Turkish culture, history and language.
Enjoy your week and enjoy shopping on Amazon.
Sincerely Yours,
Hayati Turan, President
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