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TACSRI’S EARTHQUAKE CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
“A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!”
Dear Members of the RI Turkish American Community and Friends,
On behalf of the Board of the Turkish American Cultural Society of RI, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!” to each of our supporters and volunteers for their generous contributions to TACS-RI’s Earthquake Relief Campaign for the disaster relief efforts in Van, Turkey. We especially would like to thank the East Side Early Learning Center in Providence for their continued support in spreading the word during the campaign.
While the donations have reached a modest total of $ 250, we sincerely believe that no donation is too small. In the torn region of Van, any amount is sure to make a difference in the form of medical and food supplies. What does matter, indeed, is acting together in global solidarity when disasters such as the Van Earthquake unfortunately hit people around the world.
Your tax-deductible contributions have been directly forwarded to Kizilay, the Turkish Red Crescent, to be disbursed amongst the survivors in Van, Turkey.
Thank you so much again for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Tulay Lawton
President, TACS-RI
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***A FIRST IN RHODE ISLAND***
*EARTHQUAKE RELIEF CAMPAIGN* (November 10, 2011-March 10, 2012)
Dear Friends,
As you know, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck one of the most impoverished regions of eastern Turkey on Sunday, Oct 23, 2011, causing many casualties and mass destruction. As of Oct 30, at least 600 people were killed and more than 1300 were injured. Many people are left without any family and the survivors on the ground are merely struggling to withstand the freezing temperatures in the region. Survivors at most risk are the injured, the elderly and young children.
The Turkish American Cultural Society of RI board members have since been working closely with our community members and friends in RI as well as aid agencies in Turkey to launch an “ongoing” TACSRI relief fund specifically for the earthquake victims in Van, Turkey.
We now write here to kindly ask for your support by donating to our relief efforts in Turkey and by spreading the word. There is especially much need for children as well as their torn families and ANY contribution makes a BIG difference in the form of tents, blankets, food and medical supplies.
Please note that all funds contributed to TACSRI and TACSRI’s “Earthquake Relief Campaign” are tax-deductible and 100% of all funds received for this relief effort will be forwarded to KIZILAY (’Red Crescent), a Turkish non-profit, humanitarian aid agency, to be directly disbursed to victims in the region.
You will also be provided with a receipt and a final report on the funds raised as well as ‘donation tracking’ info from Kizilay, ‘The Red Crescent’ to ensure that our support goes directly to the victims.
If you wish to do so, you may drop off your donations in the marked donation box at our Ataturk Commemoration Event at the RI State House on Nov. 10th, or alternately, you may mail a check to PO Box 8904,Warwick, RI, 02888. Please make your checks “payable to TACSRI,” and note “Relief” in the Memo.
You may also contribute your donations online through our website using Paypal:
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments at tacsri2011@gmail.com. Thank you SO much in advance for your support!
Times like this make one realize how much our family and friends mean to us in life.
Sincerely,
Tulay Lawton
President, TACSRI
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TACSRI’S MONTHLY STORY TIME, MARCH 31, SATURDAY, 1:30 PM
*NO prior knowledge of Turkish required! *
Bring your child to this exciting program by TACS-RI at the Rochambeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
Songs and some craft making may also be included.
*WHEN: SATURDAY, March 31, 1:30 p.m.
*WHERE: Rochambeau Children’s Library, Providence, 02906
Hope to see the little book worms and their families!
TACS-RI
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TACS-RI’s TURKISH STUDENT AND COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER
When: April 8th, 4pm-8pm
Where: Brown University Graduate Student Lounge,
95 Thayer St, Providence, RI
Admission Free, *RSVP* required, tacsri2011@gmail.com
Turkish American Cultural Society of Rhode Island (TACSRI) invites all Turkish/Turkish American students and community members in RI and nearby areas to TACSRI’s “Student and Community Get-together,” at Brown University’s Graduate Lounge, on April 8th, 4-8pm.
EVENT SPONSOR: TACS-RI, TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF RI (www.tacsri.org)
RAFFLE SPONSOR: CRISLOID, Manufacturer of finely crafted Backgammon sets, games & accessories
http://www.crisloid.com/
*Turkish music, ‘lahmacun,’ refreshments, a backgammon tournament, and a chance to win a new backgammon set!
Our guests will also get a chance to network with other students and alumni who are now residents in RI, as well as meet other Turkish community members from a wide range of backgrounds (academia, industry, sciences, arts, finance, tourism….). Guests will hear about TACSRI’S student-friendly services and programs and learn about TACSRI’S member benefits, such as special discounts at select local businesses.
Each guest will also be entered into our ‘Backgammon Raffle’ to win a new backgammon set, compliments of our Raffle Sponsor, Crisloid!
This event is open to all Turkish and Turkish American students and TACSRI community members. *Admission is free but RSVP is required, to tacsri2011@gmail.com *
We look forward to seeing you at our party!
*****
TACS-RI Board of Directors
TACSRI’S ANNUAL APRIL 23rd, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Festivities
Join other TACSRI families and meet fellow members on this festive day at the Roger Williams Park!
Snacks, light refreshments, and craft materials will be provided!
FREE unlimited rides on the carousel and a special puppet show about “April 23rd” also on the program!
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Carousel
WHEN: April 23, Monday
More details to be announced shortly.
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PAST EVENTS
TACSRI’S BILINGUAL STORY TIME, MARCH 3, 2012, Third Session (*UPDATE: OUR LITTLE BOOK WORMS TRIPLED IN NUMBER IN OUR THIRD SESSION! ***A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ TO ALL THE FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ROCHAMBEAU LIBRARY FOR SUPPORTING TACSRI!***
*NO prior knowledge of Turkish required! *
Bring your child to this exciting program by TACS-RI at the Rochembeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
The event will begin with an English-version of a modern Turkish children’s story, which will be followed with narration of the same story in Turkish, to allow children to familiarize themselves with the sounds of Turkish. Songs and some craft making activities may also be included.
*WHEN: SATURDAY, March 3, 1:30 p.m.
*WHERE: Rochambeau Children’s Library, Providence, 02906
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** RI’s *FIRST* PUBLIC “TURKISH/ENGLISH” LITERACY EVENT CONTINUE INTO THE NEW YEAR! ***
TACS-RI’S BILINGUAL STORY TIMES (ENGLISH/TURKISH), Second Session, SATURDAY, January 28, 1:30 p.m.
*NO prior knowledge of Turkish required! *
Bring your child to this exciting program by TACS-RI at the Rochambeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
The event will begin with an English-version of a modern Turkish children’s story, which will be followed with narration of the same story in Turkish, to allow children to familiarize themselves with the sounds of Turkish. Songs and some craft making activities may also be included.
*WHEN: SATURDAY, January 28, 1:30 p.m.
*WHERE: Rochambeau Children’s Library, Providence, 02906
Hope to see the little book worms and their families!
TACS-RI
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*TACS-RI LAUNCHES ENGLISH/TURKISH STORY TIMES* (December 2011)
TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF RI Presents the FIRST PUBLIC LITERACY EVENT TO TARGET TURKISH AMERICAN CHILDREN AND ALL INTERESTED FAMILIES!
BILINGUAL STORY TIMES (ENGLISH/TURKISH)
TÜRKÇE/İNGİLİZCE HİKAYELER
*For Ages 3 and up, FREE*
Monday, December 19, 1:30 p.m.
Rochambeau Public Library
708 Hope Street Providence RI 02906
The TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF RI is offering Bilingual Story Times for preschoolers!
Bring your child to this new program at the Rochembeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
The event will begin with an English-version of a modern Turkish children’s story, which will be followed with Turkish narration of the same story, to allow children to familiarize themselves with the sounds and tonations of Turkish. No prior knowledge of Turkish required!
*FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Please e-mail: tacsri2011@GMAIL.COM with any questions, or to schedule a bilingual story time at your kids’ events/ schools.
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NOTES FROM OUR COMMEMORATION EVENT AND EARTHQUAKE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH:
“Opening Remarks,” by Tulay Lawton, President (Ataturk Commemoration &Earthquake Relief Campaign Launch, November 10, 2011, RI State House)
“Good evening.
And, welcome to TACS-RI’s annual Ataturk Commemoration Event, 2011. I’d like to thank you all for joining us this evening for not just remembering Ataturk and his legacy but to come together to show our solidarity with fellow Turkish people in a time of difficulty, about which Aslihan Onaran, our vice president, will talk in a bit more detail tonight.
This evening would not have been possible without the ongoing support of several individuals. I’d first like to thank each of my Board members for their hard work as well as our official members and friends for supporting our society and its exciting series of upcoming events this year.
Our event program commences with the Turkish and American National Anthems, which will be followed by “A Moment of Silence” for Ataturk AND “A Moment of Silence” in Honor of the soldiers and civilians who have tragically lost their lives in terror attacks in Turkey.
On behalf of TACS-RI, a heartfelt thank you for being with us today and supporting us! Thank you….”
“TACS-RI DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY: Official Launch of the TACS-RI Earthquake Relief Campaign” by Aslihan Tokgoz Onaran, Vice President. (November 10, 2011, RI State House)
“Good evening everyone. Iyi aksamlar, and thank you for joining us tonight for TACS-RI’s Ataturk Commemoration event and for being with us for our launch of the TACS-RI earthquake campaign.
This year we have done quite a few things differently:
In fact, just a quick glance at our event program will show you that we not only continue to integrate a scholarly look at Ataturk’s legacy, but also our honoring of the lives of the tens of thousands of people who were killed in terror attacks in Turkey, as well as our launch of our earthquake campaign are, we hope, emblematic of our global awareness, of our solidarity-regardless of how small or large our community may be, and our commitment to social change. Last but not least, tonight’s program as well as our campaign also show the empathic connectedness of our new Board with people in Turkey. ..during this time of extreme trauma….
We gather here during a time of difficulty for people in Turkey. A time of hardship both in terms of natural disasters-the Van earthquake and its aftershocks- and due to the ongoing traumas of losing a loved one (military personnel and civilians) to terror attacks.
This event therefore is really more than just a commemoration of Ataturk, one of the greatest thinkers and social innovators of all times. Tonight’s program shows our solidarity as people from Turkey and their friends -our solidarity ‘amongst’ our community here in RI as well as with the people in Turkey, a local and global awareness that we intend to incorporate in our future events as well.
…And, as we officially launch our “Earthquake Relief Campaign” today, specifically for the victims in Van, Turkey, I personally believe that regardless of how much or how little we can help raise, this campaign really demonstrates how our community in RI can put some of Ataturk’s ideals into action, his ideals of social activism and change.
We sincerely hope you will consider supporting our fund by making a donation and/or simply by spreading the word in your networks, may those be your email groups, your Facebook profiles, or at your workplaces. We’d be more than happy to provide you with a flyer, donation box or email announcement.
I am happy to announce that we already have institutional collaborations on this campaign. My son’s preschool, for example, East Side Early Learning Center, already generously offered to support us by letting us have a donation box there and through spreading the word among the parents at that school.
Let me also note that all funds contributed to TACSRI and TACSRI’s “Earthquake Relief Campaign” are tax-deductible and 100% of all funds received for this relief effort will be forwarded to KIZILAY, to be directly disbursed to victims in the region, people who need ‘immediate’ help. As of Oct 30, at least 600 people were killed and more than 1300 were injured. Aftershocks, unfortunately, continue and survivors at most risk are the injured, the elderly and young children.
We will also provide our donors with a receipt and a final report on the funds raised as well as ‘donation tracking’ info from Kizilay, to ensure that our support goes directly to the victims in Van. There is especially much need for children as well as their torn families and ANY contribution makes a BIG difference in the form of tents, blankets, food and medical supplies.
I’d also like to note that this campaign is an ‘ongoing’ initiative (will continue until March 2012) and, for your convenience, you may donate ONLINE on our websitewww.tacsri.org or via check to our PO Box 8904 , Warwick, RI, 02888 at any time.
A brief message to our friends who are not currently official members or may not have had a chance to renew their TACSRI memberships yet, we look forward to having you join our society as official members and you can very easily do that online atwww.tacsri.org.
Among other things, your membership will support the TACS-RI mission as well as our diverse range of upcoming programs and events which will appeal to a wide range of ages and interests, programs that we are really excited about: art workshops, academic as well as general audience lectures, get-togethers that may also serve as networking opportunities, book signings, bilingual story-hours and social programs, with more details to follow on our Facebook page.
On behalf of TACS-RI, thank you so much again for being with us tonight.”
Ataturk and to gather in the memory of the ’sehit’ soldiers and
civilians who have tragically lost their lives in recent attacks in
Turkey.
Rhode Island State House, State Room
Thursday, November 10, 2011
6:30-8:30 PM
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34th Annual RI Heritage Day Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Roger Williams National Memorial Park, Providence, RI
General Election and Turkish Brunch
Sunday, June 19, 2011
North Kingstown Community, RI
Annual Turkish National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Roger Williams Park Carousel, Providence, RI
Annual Victory Day Picnic
Colt Park Carousel, Bristol RI
NY Gypsy All Stars, May 19th Youth and Sports Day Celebration Concert
TACS-RI celebrated Turkish Youth and Sports Day with a concert event that took place on May 21, 2010 at Brown Graduate Student Lounge, Providence, RI. See photos here.
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Admission Free, *RSVP* required, tacsri2011@gmail.com
Turkish American Cultural Society of Rhode Island (TACSRI) invites all Turkish/Turkish American students and community members in RI and nearby areas to TACSRI’s “Student and Community Get-together,” at Brown University’s Graduate Lounge, on April 8th, 4-8pm.
EVENT SPONSOR: TACS-RI, TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF RI (www.tacsri.org)
RAFFLE SPONSOR: CRISLOID, Manufacturer of finely crafted Backgammon sets, games & accessories
http://www.crisloid.com/
*Turkish music, ‘lahmacun,’ refreshments, a backgammon tournament, and a chance to win a new backgammon set!
Our guests will also get a chance to network with other students and alumni who are now residents in RI, as well as meet other Turkish community members from a wide range of backgrounds (academia, industry, sciences, arts, finance, tourism….). Guests will hear about TACSRI’S student-friendly services and programs and learn about TACSRI’S member benefits, such as special discounts at select local businesses.
Each guest will also be entered into our ‘Backgammon Raffle’ to win a new backgammon set, compliments of our Raffle Sponsor, Crisloid!
This event is open to all Turkish and Turkish American students and TACSRI community members. *Admission is free but RSVP is required, to tacsri2011@gmail.com *
We look forward to seeing you at our party!
*****
TACS-RI Board of Directors
TACSRI’S ANNUAL APRIL 23rd, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Festivities
Join other TACSRI families and meet fellow members on this festive day at the Roger Williams Park!
Snacks, light refreshments, and craft materials will be provided!
FREE unlimited rides on the carousel and a special puppet show about “April 23rd” also on the program!
WHERE: Roger Williams Park Carousel
WHEN: April 23, Monday
More details to be announced shortly.
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PAST EVENTS
TACSRI’S BILINGUAL STORY TIME, MARCH 3, 2012, Third Session (*UPDATE: OUR LITTLE BOOK WORMS TRIPLED IN NUMBER IN OUR THIRD SESSION! ***A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ TO ALL THE FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ROCHAMBEAU LIBRARY FOR SUPPORTING TACSRI!***
*NO prior knowledge of Turkish required! *
Bring your child to this exciting program by TACS-RI at the Rochembeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
The event will begin with an English-version of a modern Turkish children’s story, which will be followed with narration of the same story in Turkish, to allow children to familiarize themselves with the sounds of Turkish. Songs and some craft making activities may also be included.
*WHEN: SATURDAY, March 3, 1:30 p.m.
*WHERE: Rochambeau Children’s Library, Providence, 02906
********
** RI’s *FIRST* PUBLIC “TURKISH/ENGLISH” LITERACY EVENT CONTINUE INTO THE NEW YEAR! ***
TACS-RI’S BILINGUAL STORY TIMES (ENGLISH/TURKISH), Second Session, SATURDAY, January 28, 1:30 p.m.
*NO prior knowledge of Turkish required! *
Bring your child to this exciting program by TACS-RI at the Rochambeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
The event will begin with an English-version of a modern Turkish children’s story, which will be followed with narration of the same story in Turkish, to allow children to familiarize themselves with the sounds of Turkish. Songs and some craft making activities may also be included.
*WHEN: SATURDAY, January 28, 1:30 p.m.
*WHERE: Rochambeau Children’s Library, Providence, 02906
Hope to see the little book worms and their families!
TACS-RI
****
*TACS-RI LAUNCHES ENGLISH/TURKISH STORY TIMES* (December 2011)
TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF RI Presents the FIRST PUBLIC LITERACY EVENT TO TARGET TURKISH AMERICAN CHILDREN AND ALL INTERESTED FAMILIES!
BILINGUAL STORY TIMES (ENGLISH/TURKISH)
TÜRKÇE/İNGİLİZCE HİKAYELER
*For Ages 3 and up, FREE*
Monday, December 19, 1:30 p.m.
Rochambeau Public Library
708 Hope Street Providence RI 02906
The TURKISH AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF RI is offering Bilingual Story Times for preschoolers!
Bring your child to this new program at the Rochembeau Children’s library to promote literacy, multicultural awareness and lots of fun!
The event will begin with an English-version of a modern Turkish children’s story, which will be followed with Turkish narration of the same story, to allow children to familiarize themselves with the sounds and tonations of Turkish. No prior knowledge of Turkish required!
*FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*
Please e-mail: tacsri2011@GMAIL.COM with any questions, or to schedule a bilingual story time at your kids’ events/ schools.
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NOTES FROM OUR COMMEMORATION EVENT AND EARTHQUAKE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH:
“Opening Remarks,” by Tulay Lawton, President (Ataturk Commemoration &Earthquake Relief Campaign Launch, November 10, 2011, RI State House)
“Good evening.
And, welcome to TACS-RI’s annual Ataturk Commemoration Event, 2011. I’d like to thank you all for joining us this evening for not just remembering Ataturk and his legacy but to come together to show our solidarity with fellow Turkish people in a time of difficulty, about which Aslihan Onaran, our vice president, will talk in a bit more detail tonight.
This evening would not have been possible without the ongoing support of several individuals. I’d first like to thank each of my Board members for their hard work as well as our official members and friends for supporting our society and its exciting series of upcoming events this year.
Our event program commences with the Turkish and American National Anthems, which will be followed by “A Moment of Silence” for Ataturk AND “A Moment of Silence” in Honor of the soldiers and civilians who have tragically lost their lives in terror attacks in Turkey.
On behalf of TACS-RI, a heartfelt thank you for being with us today and supporting us! Thank you….”
“TACS-RI DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY: Official Launch of the TACS-RI Earthquake Relief Campaign” by Aslihan Tokgoz Onaran, Vice President. (November 10, 2011, RI State House)
“Good evening everyone. Iyi aksamlar, and thank you for joining us tonight for TACS-RI’s Ataturk Commemoration event and for being with us for our launch of the TACS-RI earthquake campaign.
This year we have done quite a few things differently:
In fact, just a quick glance at our event program will show you that we not only continue to integrate a scholarly look at Ataturk’s legacy, but also our honoring of the lives of the tens of thousands of people who were killed in terror attacks in Turkey, as well as our launch of our earthquake campaign are, we hope, emblematic of our global awareness, of our solidarity-regardless of how small or large our community may be, and our commitment to social change. Last but not least, tonight’s program as well as our campaign also show the empathic connectedness of our new Board with people in Turkey. ..during this time of extreme trauma….
We gather here during a time of difficulty for people in Turkey. A time of hardship both in terms of natural disasters-the Van earthquake and its aftershocks- and due to the ongoing traumas of losing a loved one (military personnel and civilians) to terror attacks.
This event therefore is really more than just a commemoration of Ataturk, one of the greatest thinkers and social innovators of all times. Tonight’s program shows our solidarity as people from Turkey and their friends -our solidarity ‘amongst’ our community here in RI as well as with the people in Turkey, a local and global awareness that we intend to incorporate in our future events as well.
…And, as we officially launch our “Earthquake Relief Campaign” today, specifically for the victims in Van, Turkey, I personally believe that regardless of how much or how little we can help raise, this campaign really demonstrates how our community in RI can put some of Ataturk’s ideals into action, his ideals of social activism and change.
We sincerely hope you will consider supporting our fund by making a donation and/or simply by spreading the word in your networks, may those be your email groups, your Facebook profiles, or at your workplaces. We’d be more than happy to provide you with a flyer, donation box or email announcement.
I am happy to announce that we already have institutional collaborations on this campaign. My son’s preschool, for example, East Side Early Learning Center, already generously offered to support us by letting us have a donation box there and through spreading the word among the parents at that school.
Let me also note that all funds contributed to TACSRI and TACSRI’s “Earthquake Relief Campaign” are tax-deductible and 100% of all funds received for this relief effort will be forwarded to KIZILAY, to be directly disbursed to victims in the region, people who need ‘immediate’ help. As of Oct 30, at least 600 people were killed and more than 1300 were injured. Aftershocks, unfortunately, continue and survivors at most risk are the injured, the elderly and young children.
We will also provide our donors with a receipt and a final report on the funds raised as well as ‘donation tracking’ info from Kizilay, to ensure that our support goes directly to the victims in Van. There is especially much need for children as well as their torn families and ANY contribution makes a BIG difference in the form of tents, blankets, food and medical supplies.
I’d also like to note that this campaign is an ‘ongoing’ initiative (will continue until March 2012) and, for your convenience, you may donate ONLINE on our websitewww.tacsri.org or via check to our PO Box 8904 , Warwick, RI, 02888 at any time.
A brief message to our friends who are not currently official members or may not have had a chance to renew their TACSRI memberships yet, we look forward to having you join our society as official members and you can very easily do that online atwww.tacsri.org.
Among other things, your membership will support the TACS-RI mission as well as our diverse range of upcoming programs and events which will appeal to a wide range of ages and interests, programs that we are really excited about: art workshops, academic as well as general audience lectures, get-togethers that may also serve as networking opportunities, book signings, bilingual story-hours and social programs, with more details to follow on our Facebook page.
On behalf of TACS-RI, thank you so much again for being with us tonight.”
Ataturk and to gather in the memory of the ’sehit’ soldiers and
civilians who have tragically lost their lives in recent attacks in
Turkey.
Rhode Island State House, State Room
Thursday, November 10, 2011
6:30-8:30 PM
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34th Annual RI Heritage Day Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Roger Williams National Memorial Park, Providence, RI
General Election and Turkish Brunch
Sunday, June 19, 2011
North Kingstown Community, RI
Annual Turkish National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Roger Williams Park Carousel, Providence, RI
Annual Victory Day Picnic
Colt Park Carousel, Bristol RI
NY Gypsy All Stars, May 19th Youth and Sports Day Celebration Concert
TACS-RI celebrated Turkish Youth and Sports Day with a concert event that took place on May 21, 2010 at Brown Graduate Student Lounge, Providence, RI. See photos here.
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