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October 23rd, 2004, 09:10 AM
DIWALI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
13th November 2004
Respected elders, Dear friends, and Loving children;
It is time once again for the JAT community in the U.S. to get together and celebrate the festival of lights “Deepawali”, which signifies the homecoming of Lord Rama after fourteen years of exile. Diwali is also considered the incoming of Lakshmi, the goddess that brings in prosperity.
The executive committee of AJA (North-East Chapter) is delighted to announce that the Diwali Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 13th Nov. 2004 at Edison First Aid Squad Hall (please see the enclosed directions.) New Jersey.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
6:00 – 7:00pm Snacks & Informal chitchat
7:00 – 7:30pm Laxmi Puja and Aarti
7:30 - 9:00pm Cultural program
9:00 -10:00pm Dinner
Please Note That
Dues will be collected at the door: $55/family, $45/couple and $25/single person. Members are requested to take advantage by paying in advance as under: $ 45/Family, $ 35/Couple & $ 20/Single person. Advanced payments can be sent by check in favor of AJA to Virendra Tavathia by November 05, 2004.
We will be conducting a competition to select Mr Jat 2004 and Miss Jat 2004. The winner will be awarded with some gift certificates on the basis of several criteria such as: Dress Code, Brief Introduction, Answer to one Question, Perform one activity and a surprise factor that will be disclosed at the time of the event. All prospective candidates must contact Sanjay Roperia or Sandeep Varma by Nov 5th2004 so that we can plan effectively to organize this event.
Food is being catered. However, please feel free to bring any food items especially sweets of your choice to share with other members.
Members coming from far away places should contact a committee member for Overnight stay arrangements.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the cultural program; enthusiastic participation from the youth side will be appreciated. For details, please contact any committee member.
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
To those friends who are unable to join us for Diwali festival, we extend our best wishes for New Year 2005 and a very Happy Diwali.
In emergency contact 732-689-4356
848 New Dover Road, Edison New Jersey
(908) 549-3883
From Garden State Parkway
Take exit 131 (Rt. 27 Exit) of Garden State Parkway. At the end of ramp make right on route 27. Follow Rt. 27 for ¼ of mile. At first traffic light (It is second traffic light if you are coming from Northbound) make right turn. After the turn you will be on Wood Av. Go through one traffic light. Make left turn at 2nd traffic light and you will be on Dover Road. Follow New Dover Rd about one Mile. You will see James Madison School on the right. First Aid Squad Building is immediately after the school on the right. There is a big parking lot behind the building.
From New Jersey Turnpike
Take exit 11 of New Jersey Turnpike. After the exit take Garden State Parkway North. Do not take exit 131-a or 131-b of Garden Parkway. Take exit 131 and then follow the direction above.
From Route 1
Take Garden State Parkway North. Do not take exit 131-a or 131-b of Garden Parkway. Take exit 131 and then follow the direction above.
From Route 287
Take Route 1 North. Then Follow the direct (From Route 1) above
13th November 2004
Respected elders, Dear friends, and Loving children;
It is time once again for the JAT community in the U.S. to get together and celebrate the festival of lights “Deepawali”, which signifies the homecoming of Lord Rama after fourteen years of exile. Diwali is also considered the incoming of Lakshmi, the goddess that brings in prosperity.
The executive committee of AJA (North-East Chapter) is delighted to announce that the Diwali Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, 13th Nov. 2004 at Edison First Aid Squad Hall (please see the enclosed directions.) New Jersey.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
6:00 – 7:00pm Snacks & Informal chitchat
7:00 – 7:30pm Laxmi Puja and Aarti
7:30 - 9:00pm Cultural program
9:00 -10:00pm Dinner
Please Note That
Dues will be collected at the door: $55/family, $45/couple and $25/single person. Members are requested to take advantage by paying in advance as under: $ 45/Family, $ 35/Couple & $ 20/Single person. Advanced payments can be sent by check in favor of AJA to Virendra Tavathia by November 05, 2004.
We will be conducting a competition to select Mr Jat 2004 and Miss Jat 2004. The winner will be awarded with some gift certificates on the basis of several criteria such as: Dress Code, Brief Introduction, Answer to one Question, Perform one activity and a surprise factor that will be disclosed at the time of the event. All prospective candidates must contact Sanjay Roperia or Sandeep Varma by Nov 5th2004 so that we can plan effectively to organize this event.
Food is being catered. However, please feel free to bring any food items especially sweets of your choice to share with other members.
Members coming from far away places should contact a committee member for Overnight stay arrangements.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the cultural program; enthusiastic participation from the youth side will be appreciated. For details, please contact any committee member.
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
To those friends who are unable to join us for Diwali festival, we extend our best wishes for New Year 2005 and a very Happy Diwali.
In emergency contact 732-689-4356
848 New Dover Road, Edison New Jersey
(908) 549-3883
From Garden State Parkway
Take exit 131 (Rt. 27 Exit) of Garden State Parkway. At the end of ramp make right on route 27. Follow Rt. 27 for ¼ of mile. At first traffic light (It is second traffic light if you are coming from Northbound) make right turn. After the turn you will be on Wood Av. Go through one traffic light. Make left turn at 2nd traffic light and you will be on Dover Road. Follow New Dover Rd about one Mile. You will see James Madison School on the right. First Aid Squad Building is immediately after the school on the right. There is a big parking lot behind the building.
From New Jersey Turnpike
Take exit 11 of New Jersey Turnpike. After the exit take Garden State Parkway North. Do not take exit 131-a or 131-b of Garden Parkway. Take exit 131 and then follow the direction above.
From Route 1
Take Garden State Parkway North. Do not take exit 131-a or 131-b of Garden Parkway. Take exit 131 and then follow the direction above.
From Route 287
Take Route 1 North. Then Follow the direct (From Route 1) above