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Dance for Tasveer and Chaya!

JUICE, Seattle's only Modern Global Dance Night in support of Tasveer, at Nectar Lounge.

JUICE is a monthly dance party that focuses on Global Dance music. Each month, KEXP's DJ Darek Mazzone with his collaborators Eric Schmidt (DJ Rhythma) and Rebecca Campeau, along with special guests create a vibe that blends Latin, South Asian, Brazilian, African, and other global flavors into a funky night that is unique in Seattle. The proceeds from each night goes to a different charity that does international work for peace, social services, environmental protection, education, health, and justice. For March, JUICE proceeds will be donated to Tasveer. Come and hang out with the Aaina and Yoni ki Baat organizers and participants! There will be raffles and surprises.

Chaya is the fiscal sponsor of Aaina, an arts festival showcasing and celebrating women.  For more details read the Tasveer News Letter.

Al-Shifa Clinic Auction and Dinner

Join Al-Shifa in an event to show your undying love to improving the accessibility of healthcare to the underserved population. Help them start a FREE HEALTH CLINIC for underserved populations in Seattle.

WHAT: Al-Shifa Clinic (non-profit health clinic) Auction and Dinner
WHEN: February 15th, 2008
WHERE: South Campus Center, Room 316
WHY: To make a difference !!

Bring your friends and family to an evening of great food, great company and a great cause. Come see what students are doing RIGHT NOW to make a tangible difference in combating the country's healthcare
inequities. Learn about the Al-Shifa Clinic and its mission of providing health screenings and services to those that need it the most.

Hear keynote speaker Dr. Johnson, Director of New Initiatives at Health Alliance International, speak about her experience working with marginalized populations in both the US and throughout the world. See how her dedication to her work with such communities has taken her from Mozambique to Chile to Haiti and India, amongst many other countries.

Other speakers include Dr. Carey of the Institute for Sufi Studies and Janice Tufte of the Interface Council on Ending Homelessness as well as a video address from Governor Christine Gregoire.

Forget the chocolates and the flowers… this Valentine's Day make an IMPACT!

Friday, February 15, 2008
5:30 - 6:30: silent auction
7:00 – 9:00pm: dinner, live auction and program

South Campus Center Room 316
University of Washington
Free parking provided in S1 parking lot

PLEASE RSVP by: February 9, 2008

Price: $50/person NON-students
         $25/person students

All tickets are tax deductible dinner tickets (receipt will be provided)

To reserve your seat visit the Al-Shifa website at alshifaclinic.org or email Ngoc Thien
Nguyen, Director of Undergraduate & Volunteer Services at nthien3@u.washington.edu or Tipu Khan, Board President and Clinic Director at tipukhan@u.washington.edu.