SIGNIFICANT DATES
NOV. 6: DIWALI FESTIVITIES BEGIN
NOV. 24: GURU NANAK JAYANTI
EVENTS
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG/CLEARWATER
NOV. 4: GSTB SENIOR DAY; organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $10 for GSTB members, $15 for non-members; lunch and entertainment; for any questions, text (813) 476-1867.
NOV. 7: DIWALI PAHAT CONCERT; featuring Aditya Ranade, a nationally recognized Hindustani classical, semi-classical and devotional vocalist and music composer; accompanied by Dr. Manohar Apte on harmonium and Ameya Brid on table; Hindu Temple of Florida, 5509 Lynn Road, Tampa; 9 a.m.; suggested donation: $20; call Reena Khanvilkar at (813) 713-5969.
NOV. 10: HANUMAN CHALISA; second Tuesday of month; Vishnu Mandir Tampa, 5803 Lynn Road; 7 to 9 p.m.; for information, call Deo Gajadhar at (813) 817-9714.
NOV. 13: VOICES OF THE DIVINE; qawwali by Ustad Fareed Ayaz and Ustad Abu Mohammed; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 7:30 p.m.; purchase tickets at https://www.viewcy.com/event/voices_of_the_divine or email [email protected]
NOV. 14: AKSHAYA PATRA WEST FLORIDA GALA; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 5p.m.; for information, call Dr. Snehal Parikh at (941) 518-6298 or visit www.apusa.org
NOV. 14: JALARAM JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS; organized by Lohana Samaj of Tampa Bay; Sanatan Mandir, 311 E. Palm Ave., Tampa; puja, bhajans, satsang, aarti, mahaprasad; 4 to 8:30 p.m.; open to all, for information, call (727) 482-4779 or email [email protected]
NOV. 14: FREE MAMMOGRAMS; organized by and at Comprehensive Hematology Oncology, 5000 Park St., Suite 1030, St. Petersburg; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for information, call (844) 546-5871 or visit www.mammolink.com
NOV. 18: ICC SENIORS GET-TOGETHER; India Cultural Center, 5511 Lynn Road, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free seminar, lunch and entertainment; only for 65 years and older; for information, text email address along with your name to Bhikhu Nayi at (631) 560-2718 to receive details about seniors gathering every month; or call Mahesh Modha at (813) 476-1540.
CASSELBERRY/ORLANDO/WINTER PARK
NOV. 21: 8th ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA & AWARDS; organized by Indian American Business Association & Chamber; Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando; 5 p.m.; live show/entertainment, music/dance performances, awards; for information, visit https://www.iabausa.com/gala26
DEC. 5: GROUP DANCE COMPETITION; organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; begins at 10 a.m.; minor, junior, senior, adult, university categories; free for members, $25 non-members; for information, call (352) 250-4287 or visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com