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Ethnic food Bake Sale

When : May 4th Sunday after Duhr prayer (2 pm)
Where : Islamic center Gym
Organized by : Women's committee
Sisters who are interested in cooking food for the Bake sale can relpy to sisters@lansingislam.com.
Please drop off your food donations by 12 pm in order that they can be set up.

Please come and join us with your family and friends and enjoy the delicious food from all over the world.

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Teacher wanted at Sunday School

The Sunday School is looking for a new teacher to take over the position that will be open starting the first week of May.
The current teacher, Sr. Alia Mohamad is leaving after this coming weekend
If you need more infor about the class please call Sr. Alia at 517-803-2982
Subject: Islamic studies and prayers. 8 students aged 7-8 yrs old.

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Tae Kwon Do Class for Sisters and Children

This class is geared and structured for WOMEN and Children (aged 7 and above).
The program will be a 4-week course,
1˝ hour classes on the following dates:
Saturdays: 9:30 am -11:00 am AND
Mondays : 7:00 – 8:30 pm
April: 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
May: 3 and 5,
The cost is $30 per person OR
$15 per person for *members (who made monthly pledges to the Women and Children Development Center)

The classes will be taught by a qualified Tae Kwon Do Instructor (Sr. Meral).
No uniform is necessary – just wear comfortable clothes to move and stretch.

To register, just come to class and fill out the registration form.
Full payment is due with registration or prior to the first class.

* Details about how to become a member will be discussed during registration.
Flyer - http://www.lansingislam.com/dl/tae_kwon_do_class.doc
Registration Form - http://www.lansingislam.com/dl/tae_kwon_do_class_registration_form.doc


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The Greater Lansing Islamic School (GLIS) invites applicants to
Dr. Abdul Majid Mir Scholarship And
The Nabtity Family Scholarship
Multiple scholarships will be offered; each pays the full tuition of a qualified student.
Eligibility:
* Open to students who will enroll in GLIS in the year 2008-2009 at grades 1st through 7th grades
* Students who are currently in GLIS as well as new students are eligible.
* For students who are currently in 2nd grade and above, the student’s grades in all subjects in the previous two years should be at least at the level of B (or equivalent).
* Students who receive other scholarships (e.g., The Freedom of Education) are not eligible.
* The family income should not exceed the amount shown below.


Family income is less than or equal to $26,000
Family income is less than or equal to $32,000 ( 2 GLIS students in 08-09 )
Family income is less than or equal to $38,000 ( 3 GLIS students in 08-09 )
Family income is less than or equal to $44,000 ( 4 GLIS students in 08-09 )

Selection Criteria: Academic potential, Islamic behavior in and out of school, and need. When all factors are equal, preference will be given to new students and to students whose families are active at the Greater Lansing Masjid and/or school.

Deadline: Applications are due in the office of the GLIS by 4 PM on Friday, April 18, 2008.
Download an application form : http://www.lansingislam.com/dl/scholarshipapplication.doc


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Free Recycling Through U.S. Postal Service Mail
Recycle small electronics and inkjet cartridges by mailing them free of charge.

Use free envelopes found in 1,500 Post Offices to mail back inkjet cartridges, PDAs, Blackberries, digital cameras, iPods and MP3 players – without having to pay for postage.


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Greater Lansing Islamic School Quran Recitation Competition

Registration Deadline : April 4th

This is an open competion and not limited to the Islamic School

Children 4 – 16 years of age

When : Thursday and Friday, May 8th and 9th, 2008.

Contact school@lansingislam.com or call 517.332.3700

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A Muslim sister is looking for a sister roommate.
Contact sisters@lansingislam.com

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Jaime Blossom wrote:
Hello, my name is Jaime Blossom and I am a recruiter in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I am writing in regards to a possible job opportunity for someone that is able to read, speak, and write Arabic. The job opportunity is in Grand Rapids. If you know of anyone that might be interested in a position like that, please feel free to pass along my information.

Jaime Blossom
Recruiter
OtterBase, Inc.
T 616-451-2775
jblossom@otterbase.com
www.otterbase.com

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The Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University presents
“Challenges Facing the Next President: Blowback From the Iraq War and the Middle East?”
Guest Speaker : FAWAZ GERGES
Monday, March 24, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Room 303 International Center
Contact: Mohammed Ayoob, ayoob@msu.edu or 353-3538
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Teach Arabic - Paid service

Several individulas aprroach the Islamic Center form time to time to learn Arabic.
If you can offer this as a paid service, please email your credentials and contact information to info@lansingislam.com.
Sisters are encouraged to apply as well as several women contact us as well.

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Please join the CAIR Campaign to send 10,000 letters to members of Congress advocating an end to the illegal blockade in Gaza.

Download a letter to your senators : http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=nKOAWwDyKgbDBw2n6WvSkw..
Senator Carl Levin
Senator Deborah Stabenow

Download a letter to your representative: http://crm.cair.com/site/R?i=_oPo_hkRTYHCV6v81JvZcQ..
Congressman Mike Rogers (R)

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2008 MAS Youth Study Abroad Program (SAP)
Have you ever wanted to learn Arabic but never got the chance? Take advantage of the opportunities this summer to learn the language of the Quran! Study abroad with the good company of fellow students who share your goals and MAS Youth group leaders to encourage success in not only your study of the language, but also in your spirituality and personal development!
MAS Youth is pleased to offer the 2nd annual Study Abroad Program (SAP) for the study of the Arabic language. The 2008 MAS Youth SAP is offering two 6-week long courses consisting of 150 hours of Arabic language study and one 8 week long course consisting of 200 hours of language study in partnership with Al-Diwan Center in Cairo, Egypt. Qualified MAS Youth group leaders will be accompanying students for the duration of the trips.
Please contact Br. Thasin - thasin@gmail.com for further information or to enroll in this program.

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The Ingham Health Plan (IHP) is a community-sponsored program that helps uninsured people get health care services.

http://www.communityhealthplans.org/IHP.asp

Ingham Health Plan is NOT a government program but a local corporation, and therefore, people with green cards waiting for approval to citizenship can enroll in the plan and not worry about their future status as far as approval for citizenship issuance.a


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"And continue to remind, for surely the reminder profits the believers. " (verse 55 of Surah # 51: ADH-DHARIYAT)



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