Taste of Indonesia: February 2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014

 

01 MAR "Kelud + Sinabung" Fundraising



"VOLCANO ERUPTION RELIEF FUNDRAISING"
Indonesian Abroad In Reach (IAIR) and Indonesian Community in Chicago cordially invite you to attend a good cause event to help the victims of Mt. Sinabung (North Sumatra) and Mt. Kelud (East Java) volcano eruption.

The event is scheduled to be held at :
WISMA KJRI Chicago
614 Pine Lane - Winnetka
Sunday March 2nd, 2014
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Activities include :
1. Energizing Zumba Fitness lead by Endah Frey & Tati Rude
2. Free Blood Pressure check
3. Food bazaar featuring traditional dishes from affected region (Sumatra and Java Island)
4. Raffle drawing and Live Auction
5. Entertainment (songs and music from Sumatra and Java Island).

Please reserve your spot for the "Zumba fitness", suggested donation for participant is $10.00, which includes : an hour of FUN Zumba Exercise, Free Blood Pressure check, water bottle, fresh fruit, snack, 1 raffle ticket.
To book your ticket please inbox or text :
1) Endah Frey (630-670-5409)
2) Fransisca Handjaja (630-253-3467)

Food bazaar will follow the zumba event with pre-order main course available in limited quantity. Below are the list :
1. Nasi Gudeg (Gudeg, krecek, telor, ayam, sambal) - $15/box
2. Nasi Padang (Kalio/rendang, balado telur, sayur nangka, sambal ijo) - $15/box.
3. Nasi Kikil - $12/box
4. Mie Ayam Jamur (large portion) - $10/box
5. Sate Padang (Lontong, Sate lidah/daging, sambal ijo) - $10/box
6. Bakso Special Pak Oyo - $10/container
7. Empek empek Palembang Kapal Selam, Panjang, Bulat @$5 each item

Other traditional side dishes/ snacks :
1. Tauco Udang Tempe Tahu - $16/Large container
2. Sambal Balado Teri - $13/small container
3. Traditional Snacks (3 kinds) - $5/small container :


4. Cookies/ aneka kue kering dan kacang dari Medan
5. Es Cendol

We also hold a Special fundraising to help our friends at "Book For Indonesia" (BFI).
Siomay and Abon Ikan are available for purchase.
Anyone brings book for donation will get 1 extra raffle ticket (per batch, not per book).

To order the food you like, please inbox or txt :
1. Ibu Lucy Kusumo (773-875-7099)
2. Kus Folkers (815-529-3015)
HURRY UP, LAST DAY TO ORDER IS THURSDAY, FEB 27TH !!!

Let's extend our hand and open our heart to help our friends and families in our beloved country Indonesia. If you're not able to attend this special occasion, monetary donation is always welcome. Please send your check PAYABLE TO:
INDONESIAN ABROAD IN REACH (IAIR)
2057 Whitmore Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446.

We will send you a receipt for tax purposes.

Thank you and God bless you all.


Mount Kelud in news: Indonesian volcano erupts
Mount Sinabung in news: Indonesian volcano erupts


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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

 

08 MAR One Love 4 Manado Benefit Concert

https://www.facebook.com/events/288889037935309

One Love 4 Manado Benefit Concert

Come and support us
08 March 2014 @ 02:00PM - 06:00PM
ORCHID BALLROOM, SHERATON HOTEL
429 North Vineyard Avenue. Ontario, California 91764

FREE Admission.
Love gift will be appreciated.

All Donation will be donated to Manado Floods victims
Info: 909-569-5102 - 760-413-8739

Seats are limited. Please RSVP at
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-love-4-manado-benefit-concert-tickets-10612828255

FaceBook event weblink: https://www.facebook.com/events/288889037935309


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Save the UM Gamelan - Petition



* * * SAVE THE UM GAMELAN! * * * 


February 15, 2014 may be your last chance to see and hear the full set of beautiful bronze instruments of the Javanese court gamelan orchestra that for nearly fifty years has entertained and exposed students, faculty and the Ann Arbor community to one of the world’s great music and dance traditions.

In March 2014, the gamelan will be removed from its dedicated space, and the majority of its instruments placed in storage ..............

Please sign the petition to help SAVE THE UM GAMELAN 
University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Sign the petition here:
https://www.change.org/petitions/university-of-michigan-school-of-music-theatre-dance-save-the-um-gamelan

Thank you for your support !




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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

 

08 FEB ICC Indonesian Cultural Center



Indonesian Cultural Center (ICC) - Chicago is offering 
Free Indonesian Language Class (ILC) for public in Chicagoland area. 

For the first term (February-May, 2014), the ILC will be divided into two classes: Indonesian language for beginners and Indonesian language for kids. 
Classes will be held at the ICC, 711 W. Grand Avenue, 1st Fl. Chicago, IL 60654.

ILC Students are expected to attend the first class at the ICC on Saturday, February 8, 2014, 12.30 PM – 02.00 PM. For further information, please see the flyer. 


From 2 - 4 PM: Dance class, continuing the basic movements of Javanese Dance. Instructors: Pak Tri Kumara and Mbak Realiska Hayati 

From 4 - 6 PM: Javanese gamelan class, instructor: Ibu Dyah Kasir.

Note: The classes will be held every week on Saturday except when there is other event(s) outside the Indonesian Cultural Center or cancellation due to the weather etc. Please check the event update(s). 
Thank you ! Terima kasih !


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08 FEB Movie Screening "SOEGIJA"




Permias Chicago and KJRI Chicago present: 
Movie Screening "SOEGIJA" & Potluck
Indonesia Cultural Center
Saturday 08 February 2014 @ 06-08PM
711 West Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654



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