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Rock the Muslim Vote - Election Townhall Forum |
October 11, 2008 Saturday |
An election townhall forum featuring local, state and national level public officals and candidates, moderated by Sr. Edina Lekovic - MPAC Communications Director. This event is sponsored by MPAC, MAS and CAIR.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
Time: 6:30pm
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| Democracy, Elections & Voting: Why are they important to the Muslim community now? |
October 10, 2008 Friday |
An exciting lecture and presentation by Imam Mahdi Bray - MAS Freedom Executive Director and Sr. Edina Lekovic - MPAC Communications Director. This event is sponsored by MPAC, MAS and CAIR.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
Time: 6:30pm
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| Manzanar Revisited - Documentary Viewing and Panel Discussion |
April 12, 2008 Saturday |
CAIR San Diego in collabortation with ICSD presents "Manzanar Revisited: Civil Rights and Liberties in America." An opportunity for the Muslim community learn about the internment of Japanese-Americans in the United States during World War II, and discuss civil rights issues facing the Muslim community today.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
Time: 7:30pm-8:45pm
In conjunction with: ICSD, NCRR, MANZANAR COMMITTEE, JACL-JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE
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| Media Relations Workshop | January 26, 2008 Saturday |
As the Muslim community in San Diego grows and develops, it is very important that its members help shape the public perception of Islam and Muslims in a responsible way. The CAIR Media Workshop is designed to provide Muslim community activists with the tools necessary to effectively improve relations with the local media and the public. Using practical steps and concepts detailed in this presentation, almost anyone should be able to build postive relationships between the Muslim community and the local public.
Location: Muslim Community Center (MCC), 12788 Rancho Pensaquitos Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129. Map
Time: 6pm
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| USA vs. Al Arian Movie Screening |
January 12, 2008 Saturday |
CAIR San Diego in collabortation with ICSD presents : USA vs. Al-Arian screening. The film follows the arrest and trial of Sami Al-Arian, an Arab-American university professor accused of supporting a terrorist organization abroad. For two and a half years Dr. Al-Arian was held in solitary confinement, denied basic privileges and given limited access to his attorneys. A short discussion will follow the screening.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
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| Nihad Awad in San Diego |
August 17, 2007 Friday |
CAIR San Diego in collabortation with ICSD will be presenting an event on "Muslim Participation in the Political Process" on Friday evening featuring Nihad Awad, co-founder of CAIR and the executive director of CAIR National.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
Time: 7:45pm-9:15pm
Nihad Awad will also be delivering the Friday khutba at ICSD that day
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| ‘Less Safe, Less Free’ - A Lecture by David Cole |
June 26, 2007 Tuesday |
The San Diego Public Library, in partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of San Diego and Imperial Counties, the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Diego) and the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), will host a speaking engagement featuring Georgetown Law Professor David Cole titled 'Less Safe, Less Free'.
Location: Lyceum Theater at the Horton Plaza, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA. Map
Time: 7pm
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| Health Fair at Logan Islamic Community Center |
June 24, 2007 Sunday |
CAIR-San Diego in collaboration with At-Tabib and Logan Islamic Community Center will be hosting a Community Health Fair in front of the LICC. Please come by and support. The health fair takes place as a part of CAIR's nationwide "Muslims Care" campaign. There will be onsite Doctors, Pharmacist & RN's available. Services Include: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar,Height/Weight, STD check, BMI & Blood donation. There will also be a "Brown Bag" project: Bring medications & recieve extensive info. on usage and drug interactions.
Location: The Logan Islamic Community Center, 5075 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113 (Corner of Logan and Euclid). Map
Time: 10am-2pm
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Current Muslim-Christian Relations
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May 17 2007 at 11:30-12:00pm
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A member of CAIR San Diego will be speaking about the current relations between Muslims and Christians at the American Legion Post 275 as part of their monthly meeting.
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| Media Relations Workshop | May 4, 2007 Friday |
CAIR-San Diego staff gave a presentation on the basics of media functions to Muslim activists
within the community. The presentation covered information about how the media functions, as well as tips on how to promote an accurate portrayal of Muslims.
Location: Islamic Educational Center of San Diego (IECSD), 16130 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA. Map
Time: 8pm
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Conversion Story: SDSU Islam Awareness Week
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April 6, 2007
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Public Relations Director, Edgar Hopida will be giving a speech about how he converted to Islam as part of the "Conversion Story" segment of San Diego State University's annual Islam Awareness Week.
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Community Forum: Understanding Islam: A Cross Cultural Perspective
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March 30, 2007
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The speakers for the event include Dr. Estela Matriano, Program Director of Cross Cultural Studies Alliant International University and Muhammad Yahya, Shura Council of San Diego Coordinator, and Edgar Hopida, Public Relations Director for CAIR-SD. The forum is sponsored by the Filipino Press.
Location: Kalusugan Community Services FilAm Wellness Center, 1419 East 8th Street, National City, CA 91950. Map
Time: 6pm
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Spirituality in the Workplace: Creating an Open and Welcoming Environment
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March 29, 2007 |
Part of the 2007 Diversity Conference: Rhythms of our World: Examine and honoring our uniqueness and multiplicities. The event will take place at Hotel Del Conronado and is sponsored by Conference Board.
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Roots of Islamophobia and Remedies |
March 24, 2007 |
There will be a Panel Discussion at the Malcom X Public Library discussing Islamophobia. The event is sponsored by Logal Islamic Community Center.
Location: Malcom X Public Library, 5148 Market St., San Diego, CA 92114. Map
Time: 10am
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| CAIR Informational Night | March 23, 2007 Friday |
Find out what CAIR is all about. Information Night presentations are designed to help inform the community about CAIR San Diego's activities and projects.
Location: Islamic Educational Center of San Diego (IECSD), 16130 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA. Map
Time: 7:30pm
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“Islam & Muslims in News Media & Popular Entertainment”
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March 17, 2007
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Presentation to high school journalists of San Diego at Westview High School about Islam and Muslims in News media and popular entertainment. The event is sponsored by the Journalism Education Association.
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| Unity Meeting with other Arab & Islamic organizations |
March 15, 2007
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Public Relations director, Edgar Hopdia, held a meeting with several key Arab and Islamic organizations to discuss current issues such as the Muslims' roles and responsibilities both domestically and internationally.
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| Meeting With Editors of a Local Newspaper | February 8th, 2007 |
A delegation from CAIR San Diego had an introductory meeting with the Editorial Staff of a local newspaper.
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| CAIR San Diego 1st Annual Banquet | September 17, 2006 |
Speakers include Imam Siraj Wahaj (Renowned Muslim Scholar), Lori Saldaña (76th District California Congress Member), Kevin Keenan (Executive Director of ACLU, San Diego and Imperial Counties), Fouad Khatib (CAIR California Chairman), and Hussam Ayloush (Executive Director of CAIR Southern California).
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| School Supply Drive | August 2006 |
CAIR-San Diego initiated a school supply drive in conjunction with Muslim Community Services (MCS) as a collaborative effort involving local mosques and Islamic centers. All donated supplies will go towards helping children from needy families.
Location: Bins located for the whole month of August at Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), Islamic Educational Center of San Diego (IECSD), Masjid al Ribat al Islami, Masjid al Taqwa, Logan Islamic Community Center, MCC, and MAS Center
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| Media Relations Workshop | August 12, 2006 Saturday |
CAIR-San Diego staff gave a presentation on the basics of media functions to Muslim activists
within the community. The presentation covered information about how the media functions, as well as tips on how to promote an accurate portrayal of Muslims.
Location: The Logan Islamic Community Center, 5077 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. Map
Time: 5pm-7pm
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| Safety and Crime prevention in the Community | August 5, 2006 Saturday |
CAIR San Diego in cooperation with the San Diego Police Department and Islamic Center of San Diego will hold a presentation on Safety and Crime Prevention in the comunity. The community will have the opportunity to pose questions and concerns to representatives of the police department, learn how to fill out a police report as well as safety tips for Muslim women.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
Time: 8:15pm-9:30pm
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| Feed your Community Food Drive | July 2006 |
CAIR-San Diego initiated a food drive for the homeless iin conjunction with Muslim Community Services (MCS) as a collaborative effort involving local mosques and Islamic centers.
The food drive takes place during "Helping the Needy" month, a part of CAIR's nationwide "Muslims Care" campaign. The proceeds of the food drive will go to Community Christian Services Agency, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless and impoverished in San Diego.
Location: Bins located for the whole month at Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), Masjid al Ribat al Islami, Masjid al Taqwa, The Logan Islamic Community Center, MCC, and MAS Center
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| CAIR Informational Night | July 22, 2006 Saturday |
Find out what CAIR is all about. Information Night presentations are designed to help inform the community about CAIR San Diego's activities and projects.
Location: The Logan Islamic Community Center, 5077 Logan Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113. Map
Time: 6:30pm
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| Immigration Legal Meeting | July 10, 2006 Monday |
CAIR and ACLU-SC have been working with individuals affected by illegal delays in processing of naturalization applications of Muslims and those from Muslim-majority countries.
If you or someone you know had a citizenship or green card interview more than 90 days ago, and still has not received a notice from USCIS, you should attend the meeting.
To RSVP please contact CAIR-San Diego at cair.sandiego@gmail.com or call (858) 278-4547
All information is kept confidential
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| CAIR Informational Night | June 25, 2006 Sunday |
Find out what CAIR is all about and more specifically what CAIR-San Diego has been working on with the opening of the new office in San Diego.
Location: Masjid al Taqwa, 2575 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102. Map
Time: 10am-11:30am
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| CAIR Informational Night | June 24, 2006 Saturday |
Location: MAS San Diego, 11347 Zapata Ave, San Diego, CA 92126. Map
Time: Between Maghrib (~8pm) and Isha
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| CAIR Informational Night | June 17, 2006 Saturday |
Location: Masjid al Ribat al Islami, 7173 Saranac Street, San Diego, CA 92115. Map
Time: Between Maghrib (~8pm) and Isha
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| Correcting Misperceptions about Islam: Our Role | May 12, 2006 |
This event featured speakers Hussam Ayloush, Executive Director of CAIR Southern California and Edgar Hopida, Director of Public Relations CAIR San Diego.
At the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 8-9:30pm
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| Meeting with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gordon Gray | April 19, 2006 |
CAIR San Diego along with Islamic Center of San Diego hosted a meeting of local Muslim leaders with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gordon Gray on the US policy toward Iran.
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| CAIR Informational Night | March 26, 2006 |
Find out what CAIR is all about and more specifically what CAIR-San Diego has been working on with the opening of the new office in San Diego.
Location: Muslim Community Center (MCC), 12788 Rancho Pensaquitos Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129. Map
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| Meeting with Congressman Bob Filner | February 25, 2006 |
CAIR San Diego along with Islamic Center of San Diego hosted a meeting of local Muslim leaders with Congressman Bob Filner.
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| Sensitivity Training | November 9, 2005 |
Sensitivity training sessions for local high schools and law enforcement institutions to ensure understanding of Islam is understood.
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Community Reach out Event with Elderhostel
ICSD, 10 AM to 3 PM | September 18, 24, October 1, November 13, 20, 2005 |
Members of Elderhostel are invited to explore the basics of Islam. They will have the opportunity to listen to a variety of lectures about Islam as well as tour the masjid and observe prayer.
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| Mayoral Candidates Meet and Greet | September 15, 2005 |
Donna Frye, one of the two final candidates for San Diego's Mayoral Race, was invited for a "meet and greet" with the San Diego Muslim community.
She briefly presented her platform and engaged in a question and answer session.
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| CAIR Informational Night | September 9, 2005 |
Find out what CAIR is all about and more specifically what CAIR-San Diego has been working out.
Learn what type of benefits the community would gain once CAIR establishes a permanent office in San Diego.
Location: Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), 7050 Eckstrom Avenue, San Diego, CA 92111 Map
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| Media Relations Workshop | September 8, 2005 |
CAIR-San Diego staff gave a presentation on the basics of media functions to Muslim activists within the community. The presentation covered information about how the media functions, as well as tips on how to promote an accurate portrayal of Muslims.
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| Employee Rights Workshop | August 25, 2005 |
CAIR-San Diego teamed up with the Employee Rights Center (ERC) to
give a presentation on issues and situations that may arise in the workplace, including dealing with discrimination.
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| Meeting with Lenna Wright, Congressman Darrell Issa's staff member | August 24, 2005 |
CAIR-San Diego had the opportunity to meet with
Congressman Darrell Issa's staff member, Lenna Wright,
who is the District Programs Coordinator. Both information on Islam as well CAIR were
discussed. CAIR discussed the organization’s history
and goals, as well as the possibility to facilitate
future relationship with the 49th District.
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| Know Your Rights Workshop | August 18, 2005 |
Lawyer Randy Hamud gave a presentation at ICSD discussing how to
deal with issues that have come to light post-9/11. Specifically, he discussed how Muslims should not be afraid of the government, but should instead speak up and allow themselves to be heard. Advice was given on several topics, including what to do when law enforcement officials approach for interviewing.
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| Meeting with State Department’s Richard Boucher | July 26, 2005 |
CAIR along with many other San Diego Muslim
leaders met with former State Department’s spokesman
Richard Boucher to have a causal discussion about various concerns the community has.
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| Panel discussion at Point Loma Nazarene University | March 17, 2005 |
CAIR-San Diego teamed up with the Center for Justice and
Reconciliation and invited the students of Point Loma Nazarene University to a panel discussion part of their
“Speakers that stir the Social Conscience.” This was an opportunity for students to learn about the Muslim experience in America first hand.
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| Qur’an Campaign | 2005 |
CAIR-San Diego is expanding CAIR’s national campaign into San Diego by collecting enough money to donate Qur’ans to the 20,000+ requests from Americans.
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| Voter Registration | 2004 |
CAIR-San Diego was able to register 1000 Muslims to vote
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