EVENTS

1. Fremont Library presents: "Meet the Author" with Anita Amirrezvani, author of the Blood of flowers (www.bloodofflowers.com), TUE, May 20, 6:30-8:30pm, Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. in Fremont. Info: 510.745.1401, www.aclibrary.org

2. Iranican's presents their 2nd Annual Bone Marrow Drive: Marrow Transplant Testing is painless and easy, with a quick swab to the cheeks you can be placed on a registry; program includes a fun day of outdoor activities, food, snacks, & live music, SUN, May 25, 1-6pm, Campbell Community Center, Bldg D, Rooms 38 & 39, 1 West Campbell Ave in Campbell.

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

NOTES:

A. Camp Ayandeh 2008:IAAB Announces Scholarships for Camp Ayandeh 2008 For Students Applying by May 15, 2008

Washington, D.C. – Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB) has announced several scholarship opportunities for high school students wishing to attend IAAB's youth leadership camp, Camp Ayandeh. The scholarships will cover the entire cost of the camp – equivalent to $625 – and are supported by generous contributions from the Iranian Scholarship Foundation as well as Shervin and Mariam Korangy. Applicants who wish to be considered for a scholarship must submit their applications by May 15, 2008. Completed applications should be sent by email to leadershipcamp@iranianalliances.org and clearly state "Camp Ayandeh Scholarship Application" in the subject line. For more information on how to apply, please visit: www.iranianalliances.org/application.

B: Call for artists - IWSF 19th annual conference - july 4-6 The Iranian Women's Studies Foundation is inviting artists for its 19th annual conference from July 4 to 6 in UC Berkeley. The theme is "The Essential Needs of Iranian Woman Today". Please visit the IWSF website for details on "Call for Artists". http://www.iwsf.org Or contact: iwsf2008@yahoo.com

C: Scholarships for undergraduate Iranian-American students The Iranian Scholarship Foundation offers very generous financial support (up to $10,000 yearly) to qualified UNDERGRADUTE students. These are both merit and need based scholarships for the duration of the recipient's studies in any field and at any undergraduate American institution. For applicants' qualifications, requirements, and further information please ask your students to go to: WWW.IRANIANSCHOLARSHIPS.COM

D: Golestan Kids is Now Hiring! Golestan Kids is a language immersion program for Iranian Preschoolers, located at the Persian Center in downtown Berkeley. We are now hiring for the following two part-time positions (up to 25 hrs/week):

Teacher to lead our daily toddler program, extended day sessions, and after school program. Prior relevant and verifiable teaching experience is a must. The teacher will need to work collaboratively with an aide, other lead teachers, and the program director while being able to run the classroom independently. We are seeking someone who has experience building curriculum for developmentally appropriate activities with a focus on natural materials. Experience teaching in a Montessori or Waldorf system is a definite plus.

Teacher's aide to assist the daily preschooler program. Candidates should have prior experience teaching or caring for young children. Aide will need to follow the teacher's direction and subtle cues while taking initiative in managing the classroom (helping children, set up, clean up, maintenance).

Additional requirements for both positions include:

• Must be fluent in Persian (Farsi).
• An innate or acquired gift with children; compassionate, warm, playful, nurturing...
• Dedication to teaching young children proper Persian (Farsi) and Iranian culture.

Either or both of these positions can be developed into an internship or practical training for academic credit. This may also be of interest to a graduate student studying bilingual or bicultural education. Please email jobs@golestanKids.com for immediate consideration. Visit www.golestanKids.com for more information.