Sierra Foundation visited Sparks Mayor's Office and spoke with Mayor Geno Martini about the mission of the Sierra Foundation and the importance of interfaith & intercultural dialogue in promoting peace in the society. They informed Mayor Martini about activities of Sierra Foundation.
Sierra Foundation visited Councilman David Aiazzi's Office and spoke with David Aiazzi about the mission of the Sierra Foundation and the importance of interfaith & intercultural dialogue in promoting peace in the society. They informed Councilman about activities of Sierra Foundation. They also talked about possible future activities.
Reno Turkish Festival was sponsored and organized by the Sierra Foundation on Sunday, May 25 at Wingfield Park.
Despite the bad weather the Turkish Festival was a huge success! More than 300 people experienced Turkish art&craft, calligraphy, henna, folk dancing, face painting&cotton candy for kids, Turkish meatball, chicken shish kebab, baklava, salads, Turkish coffee and a musical performance by Ferhat Atli.
The largest community event the Western Nevada College hosts was at the Carson City campus on May 3. Sierra Foundation exhibited unique items, arts and crafts from Turkey. We did not let the guests leave empty handed by offering them a free personalized calligraphy.
Seminar :: Contributions of Dialogue to Global Peace
Past Event : 05-01-2008
Women in Dialogue, Sierra Foundation and UNR Graduate Student Association organized a seminar "Contributions of Dialogue to Global Peace" on May 1, 2008 at University of Nevada, Reno Balroom A, JCSU
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Fr. Thomas Michel, S.J.
(Woodstock International Fellow, Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.)
Observing the tradition that celebrates the landing of Noah's ark, Sierra Foundation will celebrate and share Noah's Pudding (Ashure). In remembrance of Prophet Noah's and believers' deliverance from flood and as symbolic representation of unity a dessert called Noah's Puding (Ashure) will be served and shared in many places like Chapels, Universities, Churches, Fire Department, Police Department, etc.
To get more information about Noah's Pudding please click here.
Sierra Foundation reached out to Reno Police Department (RPD) in order to start a longtime relationship and work together and serve for the cause of safer neighborhood and better community.
Sierra Foundation volunteered at Christmas Tree Recycling campaign (by Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful ) and helped to direct traffic and unloaded trees at Rancho San Rafael Park.
Sierra Foundation collected gently used clothing and household items from the members and donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center on Dec 14th.
Sierra Foundation celebrated Ramadan Bayram (Eid) Celebration on Sunday, October 14, 2007. A party full of joy and entertainment took place at McKinley Arts & Culture Center. Along with Live Turkish Classic Music, Art of Marbling(Water Painting) Performance, Exhibition & Anatolian corner guests had a chance to have a wonderful taste of Turkish food, Turkish coffee and Baklava! Kids were astonished with the Cotton Candy and plenty of gifts that they received.
To build the friendship between different communities, Sierra Foundation was organized its 4th Annual Dialog and Friendship Dinner, which was themed as "Diverse Traditions Shared Values", on September 25th, 2007 with the people from different religions, different cultures and organizations.
Sierra Foundation organized Annual Ramadan Dinners (Iftar) on September 16th, 22nd, 29th and October 6th, 2007 at Mckinley Arts&Culture Center. Everyone enjoyed the tasty food and the presentation about the month of Ramadan. It was a good chance for everybody getting to know other people and have authentic food.
Carmelite Sisters of Reno invited Sierra Foundation for dinner at Carmelite Monastery. Started with Nay recital, reading verses about Meryem from Quran and continued with praying alltogether which was followed by an excellent meal.
Sierra Foundation visited Governor Gibbon's Office and spoke with Community-Minority Liaison, Jojo Armijo about the mission of the Sierra Foundation and the importance of interfaith & intercultural dialogue in promoting peace in the society.
Sierra Foundation visited Senator John Ensign's Office and spoke with Reno/Sparks Director, Sam Hudson about the mission of the Sierra Foundation and the importance of interfaith & intercultural dialogue in promoting peace in the society.
Members of the Sierra Foundation visited Atria Summit Ridge Senior Living Center, Manor Care Health Service, Life Care Center of Reno, Physicians Hospital for Extended Care and Cypress Court on Mother's day.
The largest community event the Western Nevada Community College hosts was at the Carson City campus on May 12. Sierra Foundation exhibited unique items, arts and crafts from Turkey. We did not let the guests leave empty handed by offering them a free personalized calligraphy.
History, styles and techniques of calligraphy introduced to the audience on May 3rd 12:00 PM at UNR - JTSU Pine Lounge followed by a presentation of the finest illustrations of this traditional art form by a renowned calligraphy master Aydin Cayir. Audience had their personalized calligraphy after the presentation and a Virtual Journey to ISTANBUL that is the only city in the world that stretches on two continents.
Sierra Foundation volunteered at the Annual Tune In To Kids Fair. The annual Tune In To Kids Fair is an interactive, non-retail family event promoting parent and family involvement, activities for kids and families, and responsible and positive use of media of all kinds.
In January and February Sierra Foundation celebrated and shared Ashura (Noah's Pudding). It is very significant for many religions. Members of Sierra Foundation served and shared hundreds of cups of Asure (Noah's Pudding) in many places like chapels, universities,churches and temples.
Observing the tradition that celebrates the landing of Noah's ark, Sierra Foundation organized ASURE (Noah's Pudding) day on Sunday Feb 11th, 2007 @ McKinley Arts&Culture Center.
Members of the Sierra Foundation volunteered at Christmas Tree Recycling campaign (by Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful ) and helped to direct traffic and unloaded trees at Rancho San Rafael Park.
Women in Dialogue, Sierra Foundation, Center for Religion and Sprituality, Graduate Student Association and Women Studies organized a seminar "RUMI: Universal Love and Tolerance" on December 6, 2006 at Alumni Room JTSU, University of Nevada, Reno.
Visit :: Meeting with Police Chief Michael Poehlman
Past Event : 11-21-2006
Sierra Foundation visited Reno Police Department and spoke with Police Chief Michael Poehlman about the mission of the Sierra Foundation and the importance of interfaith & intercultural dialogue in promoting peace in the society.
Sierra Foundation celebrated Ramadan Bayram (Eid) Celebration on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. A party full of joy and entertainment took place at McKinley Arts & Culture Center. Along with Exhibition & Anatolian corner guests had a chance to have a wonderful taste of Turkish food, Turkish coffee and Baklava! Kids were astonished with the Huggy Bear the clown and plenty of gifts they received.
Sierra Foundation visited Governor Guinn's Office and spoke with Chief of Staff, Keith Munro about the mission of the Sierra Foundation and the importance of interfaith & intercultural dialogue in promoting peace in the society.
Sierra Foundation organized its Annual Ramadan Dinners (Iftar) on October 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and 21st, 2006. Everyone enjoyed the tasty food and the presentation about the month of Ramadan. People had great time by talking and sharing their stories.
To build the friendship between different communities, Sierra Foundation was organized its 3rd Annual Interfaith Dialogue Dinner, which was themed as "Respect to the Sacred", on October 5th, during Ramadan with the people from different religions, different cultures and organizations.
Sierra Foundation hosted Fall 2006 Interfaith Dialogue Luncheon on September 7, 2006. It was such a luncheon where people from different traditions announced their future activities & events. The Luncheon was attended by more than 40 people.
Members of the Sierra Foundation visited Manor Care Health Service, Life Care Center of Reno, Physicians Hospital for Extended Care and Cypress Court on Mother's day.
Members of the Sierra Foundation volunteered with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful recycled paper - making workshop at Idlewild Park on earth day celebration.
In February we celebrated the Day of Ashura (Noah's Pudding). That day is very significant for many religions. Sierra Foundation served hundreds of cups of Noah's Pudding in many places like chapels, universities and churches. Please click here for more info on Noah's Pudding.
Sierra Foundation organized the second interfaith dialogue seminar series "Jesus in the Holy Quran" on February 11, 2006 1:30 PM at Northwest Reno Library.
Carmelite Sisters of Reno invited Sierra Foundation for dinner at Carmelite Monastery. Started with Nay recital, reading verses about Meryem from Quran and continued with praying alltogether which was followed by an excellent meal.
Sierra Foundation celebrated Kurban Bayrami (Eid - Al Adha) on Tuesday January 10th, 2006 07:00 PM at Magic Underground Theater with 'Ankara Sanat Evi' theater group.
Members of the Sierra Foundation volunteered at Christmas Tree Recycling campaign (by Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful ) and helped to direct traffic and unloaded trees at Rancho San Rafael Park.
Sierra Foundation held a 6 weekend iftar gathering. Everyone enjoyed the tasty food and the presentation about the month of Ramadan. People had great time by talking and sharing their stories.It was a good chance for everybody getting to know other people and have authentic food.
To build the friendship between different communities, Sierra Foundation was organized its 2nd Annual Interfaith Dialogue Dinner, which was themed as "The Art of Living Together", on October 6th, during Ramadan with the people from different religions, different cultures and organizations.
Sierra Foundation organized the panel "Preventing another September 11" that searched for solutions to current conflicts by promoting understanding and respect, by bringing people from different religions and backgrounds together.
Issues such as women's rights, the historical position of Muslim women, the contributions of Muslim women, and challenges facing Muslim women was discussed and expounded upon from the Islamic perspective by Cheryl Pearson.
Dialog means the coming together of two or more people to discuss certain issues, and thus the forming of a bond between these people. Dialog is a way of encountering and understanding oneself, others, the world, and the other world, at the deepest levels, which opens up possibilities of grasping individually and corporately the fundamental meanings of life and afterlife and its various dimensions.
Members of the Sierra Foundation, guests of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Reno, spread a message of peace and tolerance at the first Lenten supper of 2005.
To build the friendship between different communities, we gathered in the interfaith dinners during Ramadan with the people from different religions, different cultures and organizations.
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