Brain Ring - Spring Edition
Apr
21
5:00 PM17:00

Brain Ring - Spring Edition

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🌟🌷 Spring has sprung, and so has the spirit of competition! 🌷🌟

Join us for the eagerly anticipated Spring Cup, a thrilling intellectual tournament in the Azerbaijani language using the "Brain Ring" format!

First nine registered teams will clash wits for the coveted Main Cup, with medals awaiting the top three! It's not just about knowledge - speed and a touch of luck will play their parts!

Winners take it all - cash prizes, trophy, and the admiration of the public!

Refreshments and finger foods will be provided during the competition.

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Novruz celebration 2024
Mar
17
6:00 PM18:00

Novruz celebration 2024

We are excited to welcome you to another year of Novruz party and celebration! The event will be filled with delicious foods, Novruz sweets, live DJ music, lots of dancing, photo opportunities and lots of fun!

Join us to celebrate this special day together with your fellow community members!

  • Date and Time: Sunday, March 17th, 2024 6pm - 10pm

  • Location: Mangal Turkish BBQ, 502 Ross Dr, Sunnyvale.

  • Dress Code: traditional or cocktail attire

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Azerbaijani Solidarity Day Celebration Concert
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00

Azerbaijani Solidarity Day Celebration Concert

Please join us for the festivities celebrating the International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis! We have an exciting evening planned, featuring a live performance by talented singer Günay İbrahimli visiting all the way from Azerbaijan, dance performances, and as always, delicious foods. This is your chance to dress to impress (and don’t forget the dancing shoes)! It is sure to be an evening to remember!

We have limited space, so don’t wait and reserve your spot today!

Casablanca Banquet Hall
1682 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
December 9, Saturday, 6 - 10pm

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Main tables: $120/person or $1000 for entire 10-person table
(applies to all ages, but lap infants are free)

Kids tables: $30/kid (separate table and menu)

 Questions? Email [email protected].

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Friendsgiving potluck
Nov
22
5:30 PM17:30

Friendsgiving potluck

Dear friends,

We are happy to invite you to our annual Friendsgiving potluck event. Join us for a warm community evening, full of delicious food, friendly conversations and just fun memories with your fellow community members. Make sure to invite those new to the area or without many family members around! These kinds of events are a perfect way to expand your network and make new friends. 

A few notes about the event:

  • We will be providing plates, eating utensils, napkins, water and tea, as well as the traditional centerpiece turkey!

  • This is a community potluck so within your abilities, please bring a dish or an item to share, estimated for ~10 people. Please bring it ready to serve (with a holding platter and serving utensils). There will be an oven if you need to warm it.

  • According to our agreement with the facility, alcohol is not allowed in the venue.

Date and time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Wednesday, November 22

Location: Garden House in Shoup park, 400 University Ave Los Altos CA 94022

Registration: $5 fee for adults (to cover rental and supply costs), kids and current ACSNC members are free. After payment please RSVP at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4EAEAB28A6FD0-46064437-acsnc

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Brain-Ring Trivia Competition!
Nov
12
2:00 PM14:00

Brain-Ring Trivia Competition!

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Let’s see how much you know! Get a team together and join us for fun and intellectual trivia games in Azerbaijani language! The games will follow the format of famous “Brain Ring” competitions.

Eight teams will compete for the Main Cup, with the top three earning medals. Along with intelligence, sometimes agility and luck will be needed from participants! You can register as a team of 5 or individually, in which case we will assign you to a team on the day of the game.

Snacks and teas will be provided during the break.

November 12th, 2pm - 5pm

Address: 855 Maude Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043

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Celebrating Azerbaijan! [WAITLIST ONLY]
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00

Celebrating Azerbaijan! [WAITLIST ONLY]

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Update Oct 22: Unfortunately we have reached the capacity at the venue. If you are still interested to attend, please email [email protected] with the number of people in your party. We will notify you as slots open up.

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Join us for an evening of celebrations - 32 year anniversary of the Day of Restoration of Independence of Azerbaijan and 100 year anniversary of its national leader, Heydar Aliyev. The program will include live dance performances and live music by a folk singer from Azerbaijan. What a great evening to connect to Azerbaijani community and our roots!

This event is FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles. Seating is limited and we will close the registration once we reach capacity. Please plan accordingly.

Location: South Bay. Exact address will be shared after the registration due to ongoing security concerns.

Date: October 24th.
Time: 7pm doors open and light food is served, 7:30 the program begins (no food will be allowed in the theater space).

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Azerbaijani Culture at Taiwanese Kids Festival
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Azerbaijani Culture at Taiwanese Kids Festival

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Join us at the Sounds of Taiwan Kids festival and support the Azerbaijani cultural booth and dance performance of our group on the stage! Bring your kids for a fun event full of activities and stage performances, and enjoy your day there.

Events like this are a success only when we have the community’s support. Please join us in representing Azerbaijan by volunteering at any of these times and positions https://volunteersignup.org/WR9K3 .

For more information about the event visit https://www.tcsausa.org/ .

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Annual Community Camping 2023
Sep
15
to Sep 17

Annual Community Camping 2023

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Dear friends and family,

Registration for the Annual Community Camping is now open! We have reserved a beautiful campsite in a forest, with new and clean amenities, and lots of shade (bring warm clothes!) .

There is a lot of interest for this event and we are excited about that. So, please reserve your spots as soon as you can.

Below are all the important details about the event. If you have additional questions please feel free to contact us via [email protected] .

Dates

September 15-17

Location

Wurr Flat #1 and #2 at Memorial Park, 9500 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar, CA 94021

Ticket prices

To become a member visit https://www.acsnc.org/tickets/current-event/membership 

Payment methods

Click the PURCHASE TICKETS button below and follow the instructions.

For cash payments please contact us for details at [email protected] 

What to bring:

Everything you need for your sleeping and comfort (tents, sleeping bags, personal hygiene items, warm clothes, etc.), potluck meal to share on the first night. We are going to send out a more detailed list after your registration.

Please hurry to register before August 31. Ticket prices will go up starting September 1. The spots are limited.

We look forward to seeing you at the camp!


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Azerbaijan Independence Day Celebration Potluck
May
27
12:00 PM12:00

Azerbaijan Independence Day Celebration Potluck

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We are delighted to invite you to the potluck picnic to celebrate the Independence day of Azerbaijan together. We have reserved a beautiful picnic area for all of us to get together and make another special memory for our community. Please sign-up for potluck item to share at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4EAEAB28A6FD0-acsnc2 or make a cash contribution via Zelle to [email protected].

ACSNC will provide the rental space, pizza for kids, tea, coffee, and some sweets.

To reduce waste we encourage you to bring reusable plates/silverware/cups for yourself and your family.

To make our day even more fun, bring your favorite outdoor games to share with others!

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Novruz Spring Holiday Celebration (SOLD OUT / WAITLIST ONLY)
Mar
19
1:00 PM13:00

Novruz Spring Holiday Celebration (SOLD OUT / WAITLIST ONLY)

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Join us for one of the biggest celebrations of the year - the spring holiday of Novruz! Enjoy the traditional and delicious foods and Novruz deserts, live entertainment by an Azerbaijani singer Nazim Faytonchu, additional surprise live performances, and Novruz-inspired programs for kids and adults alike.

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International Women's Day
Mar
4
5:00 PM17:00

International Women's Day

Join us to celebrate the International Women’s day, exploring the great women of Azerbaijan of the past and today! This is a great opportunity to get to know each other (make sure to invite newcomers!), learn about our women’s accomplishments, participate in cultural and trivia games, and just have a good time and unwind from your daily routine.

Cost: Free

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International Mother Tongue Day - Ana Dili
Feb
25
1:00 PM13:00

International Mother Tongue Day - Ana Dili

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Our language is our heritage, our roots, a gift left by previous generations. We want to take a moment to celebrate our language and how it has shaped who we are today. We will have a wonderful guest speaker, Dr. Lale Javanshir from University of Toronto, scheduled to present and lead a discussion about the intersectionality of Azerbaijani language and our identity.

Date / Time: February 25, 2023, 1 - 3pm
Location: Stanford University, Lane History Corner, Bldg 200, Room 303

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Dec
16
6:30 PM18:30

Azerbaijani Solidarity Day Concert

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We are very excited to announce that after a two year break once again we’ll be gathering in-person to celebrate Azerbaijani Solidarity Day!

Our fantastic program will feature grand kamancha performance by Imamyar Hasanov, national and pop music by a beautiful couple Roya and Rizvan, and Azerbaijani national dances (with a surprise ballet twist!) under the creative leadership of Rose Alimammadova.

The Solidarity Day has an important and deep meaning for all Azerbaijanis around the world. It is important for us to come together as a community, connect to our roots, as well as demonstrate our solidarity with so many Azerbaijanis around the world that may be struggling right now. Please join us and honor this day in a beautiful and thoughtful way.

For any other questions, please contact us [email protected].


Friday, December 16th, 2022
at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)

Starbright theater
1770 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

The space is limited, please purchase your tickets HERE!
$50 / person (through December 14th)
$60 / person (starting December 15th)

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Nov
12
11:00 AM11:00

Monthly hike with the Hiking club of ACSNC

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Join our monthly hike, spend some quality time outdoors and socialize with other club members over a cup of coffee after the hike.

More detailed information about the hike will be released in the upcoming days.

If you don't want to miss information about monthly hiking club meetings, please take a moment and fill in this form https://forms.gle/ddS5TAC5iPsdDaED9 . Members can lead any of the hikes and suggest their favorite hiking trails.

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Azerbaijan Cultural Fundraising Gala (DELAYED)
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

Azerbaijan Cultural Fundraising Gala (DELAYED)

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Sept 29 update: Concert Gala postponed.

The continued unrest and violence against Azerbaijanis (including in Southern Azerbaijan) has led us to make the difficult decision to postpone the current celebratory event. We will contact you directly if you have already purchased a ticket. We will post updates on the new events (and dates) soon and we apologize for the disappointment this may have caused.

Mark your calendars for our yearly Gala, featuring Azerbaijani performers and dancers! Come join us for a night of cultural performances, delicious food, and lively company of family and friends.

The gala helps us fund critical programs that promote Azerbaijani Culture in the Bay Area and beyond, as well as providing educational and fun opportunities for the next generation of Azerbaijani-Americans. Please join us to have fun while supporting these important causes!

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Annual Camping Aug 26th - 28th. Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Aug
26
to Aug 28

Annual Camping Aug 26th - 28th. Purchase Your Tickets Today!

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We are excited to restart our community’s yearly camping tradition! This year’s overnight camping will take place on August 26-28th, at Woodlands Group Campsite in Joseph Grant Park, 18405 Mt. Hamilton Rd. San Jose, CA.

Our space is limited so please reserve your tickets as soon as you can! Your camping ticket gets you a tent space, all the meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, drinks, and snacks. Bring your family and friends and join us for delicious food, chit-chats, fun outdoor activities, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Ticket details:

  •  Adults (18+ yrs old): $70/person for 2 nights, $50/person if staying one night/day

  • 13-17 yrs old: $30/person for 2 nights, $20/person if staying one night/day

  • Children 12 and under are free

Payment methods:

  • Zelle: [email protected], account name: Azerbaijan Cultural Society. Please indicate in the comments details: # of people, days, and names.

  • Cash: please contact us for details

What to bring: potluck dinner to share on Friday night, camping supplies for your sleeping and comfort needs (tents, sleeping bags, personal hygiene items, warm clothes, etc).

We will have daily fun activities for adults and kids alike.  Dogs are allowed at this campsite, as long as they’re leashed on trails.

Follow our event updates at https://www.facebook.com/ACSNC/ and https://www.instagram.com/azerbaijanculturalsociety. Contact us at [email protected] if you have any additional questions.

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Children Language Course
Dec
5
11:00 AM11:00

Children Language Course

We are excited to announce the beginning of our virtual language courses! We are thankful for our community for helping us along the way thus far. We have been working really hard to resume classes virtually.

Our instructor, Ms. Sabina Aliyeva who is currently a senior lecturer at Azerbaijan University of Languages will be hosting the virtual Azerbaijani courses. Ms. Aliyeva has an extensive experience teaching Azerbaijani to non-Azerbaijani speakers as well as teaching Azerbaijani both in Azerbaijan as well in the US at Indiana University School of Global and International Studies.

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Intermediate Azerbaijani Language Course
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00

Intermediate Azerbaijani Language Course

We are excited to announce the beginning of our virtual language courses! We are thankful for our community for helping us along the way thus far. We have been working really hard to resume classes virtually.

Our instructor, Ms. Sabina Aliyeva who is currently a senior lecturer at Azerbaijan University of Languages will be hosting the virtual Azerbaijani courses. Ms. Aliyeva has an extensive experience teaching Azerbaijani to non-Azerbaijani speakers as well as teaching Azerbaijani both in Azerbaijan as well in the US at Indiana University School of Global and International Studies.

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Beginner Azerbaijani Language Course
Dec
5
9:00 AM09:00

Beginner Azerbaijani Language Course

We are excited to announce the beginning of our virtual language courses! We are thankful for our community for helping us along the way thus far. We have been working really hard to resume classes virtually.

Our instructor, Ms. Sabina Aliyeva who is currently a senior lecturer at Azerbaijan University of Languages will be hosting the virtual Azerbaijani courses. Ms. Aliyeva has an extensive experience teaching Azerbaijani to non-Azerbaijani speakers as well as teaching Azerbaijani both in Azerbaijan as well in the US at Indiana University School of Global and International Studies.

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Dec
28
6:00 PM18:00

International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis

A fantastic concert is planned for this year's Azerbaijan Solidarity Day!

Join us in celebrating the International Solidarity Day of Azerbaijanis and the New Year, featuring Elariz Mammadoglu

Saturday, December 28th
Pre-Concert Reception & Photo-session 6pm
Concert Begins at 7pm
Santa Clara Convention Center

Buy your tickets online today! http://www.acsnc.org/tickets/current-event/international-solidarty-day-of-azerbaijanis-concert

(Tickets will increase by $10 after December 25th)
Members: $19
Non-Members: $29
Children: Free
Students = $9 (with student ID)
VIP: $100

Membership link: https://www.acsnc.org/tickets/current-event/membership

**Please go through the check-out process for children as well. The confirmation email of the check-out is your ticket to the concert. We need to have headcount of the total attendees.


Consider becoming a member today, a membership would provide discounted prices for events, language, art and dance classes, in addition to supporting your local Azerbaijani community.

*** Due to last minute emergency Konul Karimova will not be joining us, instead we will have Elariz Mammadoglu performing. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Bu il Dünya Azərbaycanlılarının Həmrəylik Günü ilə bağlı möhtəşəm konsert planlaşdırılıb. Bizə qoşularaq bu xüsusi günü və Yeni İl bayramını xüsusi qonağımız Elariz Məmmədoğlu ilə birlikdə qeyd edin.
Təşkilatımıza üzv olmaqla yerli Azərbaycan cəmiyyətinə dəstək olmaqla yanaşı, tədbirlərə endirimli qiymətlər əldə edə, dil, rəqs və rəsm dərslərində iştirak edə və digər imkanlardan yararlana bilərsiniz.

*** Bizdən asılı olmayan səbəblər üzərindən Könül Kərimova konsertdə iştirak edə bilməyəcək. Lakin onu Elariz bəy əvəz edəcək. Əlavə suallarınız olarsa zəhmət olmazsa bizimlə əlaqə saxlayın.

Questions? Email [email protected], call 408-661-3410
acsnc.org

See you all very soon!

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Dec
7
6:00 PM18:00

Discussion with the Uyghur Community

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Dear community members,

We have asked the Uyghur community to join us on Saturday December 7th so we can learn more from them and meet their community.  Uyghurs are of Turkic-backgrounds, from the Central Asian region. The largest population live in China’s autonomous Xinjiang region, in the country’s north-west. Uyghurs are one of a number of persecuted minorities in Xinjiang, including the Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz and Hui. You can read more about this topic online, here are a few resources: NPRThe ConversationThe Washington Post.

Hörmətli icma üzvləri,

Uyğurlar Mərkəzi Asiyadan olan türk mənşəli xalqdır. Uyğurların böyük bir hissəsi Çinin muxtar Sincan bölgəsində, ölkənin şimal-qərbində yaşayır. Uyğurlar Sincan bölgəsində qazaxlar, özbəklər, taciklər, qırğızlar və huyilər də daxil olmaqla təqib olunan azlıqlardan biridirlər. Bu mövzu haqqında daha ətraflı bu resurslardan ala bilərsiniz: NPRThe ConversationThe Washington Post.
 

Saturday, December 7th
6pm 
Azerbaijan Center
16400 Lark Ave Suite 260,
Los Gatos, CA 95032
 


Hope to see you all there!

Questions? Email [email protected]call 408-661-3410
acsnc.org

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