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UKC
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Pamoja Tusimame 'Together we Stand' Youth Summer Camp 2009 |
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July 14th-17th 2009
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United Kenyans of Chicago NFP (UKC) will be holding a summer camp for youth aged 8-15 at Reynoldswood
Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Dixon IL from Tuesday 14th – Friday 17th July. This camp will have a distinct
Kenyan and African flavor and will be a wonderful time to develop new friendships and strengthen old ones,
as well as experience some exciting personal challenges in the outdoors.
There are many fun activities which may include team building, scavenger hunts boating, swimming archery,
etc. We will also have large group games, a campfire, meals together in the dining hall, etc.
Dates: July 14th - 17th 2009
Location:Reynoldswood Christian Camp and Retreat Center, Dixon IL
Registration Form: www.chicagokenyans.org/Text/UKC_Tusimame_Pamoja_Reg.pdf
Consent Form: www.chicagokenyans.org/Text/UKC_Tusimame_Pamoja_Consent.pdf
Questions and More Info: Contact Ronald Bukusi.630-788-9861. Email rbukusi@chicagokenyans.org.
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Networking Dinner |
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Sunday April 26th 2009
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We face many challenges as Kenyans abroad. Many times we do not know where to turn or if we find
solutions to various challenges we often don't have the opportunity to share what we have learnt. This 'late lunch' networking session will allow us
to begin that process. We shall discuss a framework for ongoing forums to address the challenges that face us as a community.br>
Date: Sunday April 26 2009
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Location:Super China Buffet. 331 West Golf Rd. Schaumburg. IL 60195
Cost: 2-11 yrs $2.94. Other youth $7.99. Adults $9.99
RSVP: Beatrice Kamau. Outreach Coordinator. 773-701-0957. Email deputy_secretary@chicagokenyans.org
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Nairobi Mayor Visit to Illinois |
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Friday May 1st2009
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The Mayor of Nairobi H/W Cllr. Geoffrey Majiwa will visit Illinois during the week of April 27th 2009 to
attend the Chicago Global Cities Forum. You are cordially invited to attend the
following receptions for Mayor Majiwa in Dixon and Chicago.
City of Dixon
Date: Thursday. April 30th 2009
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Next Picture Show Gallery. 113 W 1st St. Dixon, IL 61021
City of Chicago
Date: Friday. May 1st 2009
Time: 6-8pm
Location:TBA
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Monthly Volunteer Day |
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Saturday May 2nd2009
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Come and give a hand with projects around the UKC office. Please sign up by Wednesday before the volunteer day.
Students looking for community service hours may sign up.
Next Volunteer Day: Saturday. May 2nd 2009
Time: 9am-12am
Location: Cornerstone Building. 1111 N. Wells Street. Suite 404. Chicago, IL 60610
FREE Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided
Registration: Prior registration is required. Email volunteers@chicagokenyans.org
Parking and Train Info: Street parking is also available on Wells Street.Accessible by CTA trains and buses.
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5th Annual Golf Outing |
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Saturday August 15th 2009
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UKC will hold its 5th Annual Golf Outing fundraiser this year. New catergory for youth players will begin this year!
Previous Outings:
- Green Acres Golf Course (Lombard)
- Meadowlark Golf Course (Hinsdale)
- Highland Woods Golf Course (Hoffman Esstates)
- Highland Woods Golf Course (Hoffman Esstates)
Dates: August 15th 2009
Time: Tee Time 10am
Venue: TBA
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6th Annual Independence Day Event |
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Saturday December 12th 2009
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Join us once again for our annual celebration of Kenya's independence day.
Date: Saturday December 12th 2009
Time: TBA
Venue: Cornerstone Building. 1111 N. Wells Street. Leslie Hall. Chicago IL 60610
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NON - UKC
EVENTS
(NOTE: Listing of Non-UKC events does
not imply
recognition or endorsement by UKC. This information is provided as a
public service and you are encouraged to seek more information and
verify the event(s) of interest with the host)
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DARFUR RALLY: FEDERAL PLAZA DOWNTOWN CHICAGO |
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April 19th 2009
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Sudanese community leaders and Sudan/Darfur advocates in Illinois will stage a major rally at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago. A similar event in 2007 attracted thousands and helped ensure the passage of anti-genocide legislation.
The rally shall have three goals:
- Showing Darfuri children in refugee caamps that residents of President Obama's home state stand with them and that they are not forgotten.
- Highlighting for the world the fact thhat Illinois' American and Sudanese youth are working together in their efforts to bring peace to Sudan.
- Demonstrating to President Obama that Illinois vocally supports new efforts to end the conflict in Sudan.
Date:Sunday April 19th 2009
Time: 1 pm
More Info: Contact Ethan Barhydt of Youth United for Darfur at Ethan@YouthUnitedforDarfur.org or 847-494-2629. Altrnatively visit www.savedarfur.org/page/event/detail/rally/4vxr5.
THIS MESSAGE WAS SENT BY THE SUDANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
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2nd KENYA DIASPORA INVESTMENT FORUM |
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May 21st- 23rd2009
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AKPA is pleased to announce the 2nd Kenya Diaspora International Conference and Investment Forum entitled "Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Kenya: The Role of the Kenyan Diaspora" to be held in Atlanta, Georgia beginning on May 21, 2009 through May 23, 2009. The conference is a follow-up to the successful 1st Kenya Diaspora International Conference and Investment Forum entitled "The Role of the Kenyan Diaspora in Kenya's Development" which was held in March 2007 at Kennesaw State University.
Date: May 21st-23rd 2009
Location: Kennesaw State University. Georgia
More Information: Visit www.kenyaopen4business.com
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NON-PROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING: ABC's of Grant Writing |
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April 23rd 2009
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A Foundation Cafe Resource Fair is sponsored the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Come and learn the ABC's of Grant-writing and Network with local grantors.
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. ( lunch provided)
Cost: $25.00 per person
Where: Gaslite Manor. 2485 Church Road. Aurora, IL 60505
Deadline to register: April 6, 2009 (Space is limited)
Telelphone: (630)897-9114
E-mail: psuehicks@sbcglobal.net
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF AFRICAN STUDIES: VISITING AUTHOR |
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April 23rd 2009
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Northwestern University School of African Studies welcomes you to an event featuring Zimbabwean Author Tsitsi Dangarembga. This is part of the programs 60th Anniversary celebrations.
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: 1630 Sherman Ave. Evanston, Illinois
Questions: email african-studies@northwestern.edu or visit http://www.northwestern.edu/pasanniversary
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Dixon Independence Day Parade |
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July 4th 2009
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Join the City of Dixon Sister Cities Association, as the Kenyan flag is marched alongside the flags of Russia, Ireland and Germany at this annual parade. Come and celebrate the Dixon-Thika Sister City relationship
Date: Saturday July 4th 2009
Time: TBA
Venue/Start: TBA
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MONTHLY |
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Afrodisiac @ Sonotheque with DJ Top Donn
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Listen and dance to
all the hottest African influenced beats from around the
continent of Africa and rest of the World. Come experience different genres of music like
Soukous, Bongo Flava, Kwaito, Makossa, Kenyanse and Afrobeat.
Listen to artsits like Koffi Olomide,
Nameless, Fela Kuti, Brenda Fassie all mixed together by
DJ Top Donn and friends!
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ON-GOING |
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FREE US CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
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All you need to know
about US history, government, the English Language Test and
filling out the application forms. REGISTER EARLY.
- Location:
Pan-African Association. 6163 N. Broadway (at
Granville).Chicago, Illinois.
- More info:
For more information contact
the Pan-African Association 773-381-9723.
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