Dear Alif community,
August came and went, bringing the rush of activity that always comes with the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. While we enjoyed a much-needed break in regular activity in July, August programs always remind us of how much we value our community as we reconnect with each other.
August was all about restarting programs and settling in for the second half of the year. But September is all about preparing for the 17th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival. We hope you will join us on Saturday, October 5 & 6 for a weekend that celebrates and preserves the beauty of Arab cultures. The event is free to attend, so invite all your friends, family, and colleagues to share in this significant community event.
Please read on for more details about how you can volunteer, sponsor, and perform!
Sincerely,
Alta SchwartzOperations Director, Alif Institute
Newsletter Sponsors
Thank you, newsletter sponsors! We couldn’t do it without your support!
Join us for the 17th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival
to celebrate & preserve Arab cultures!
Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6
11 AM - 6 PM at Alif Institute3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340Free Admission & Free ParkingJust follow the signs and parking attendants’ directions.
- Find unique treasures from our talented artists, artisans, and makers!
- Connect with local nonprofit organizations doing important work in the community!
- Support local businesses!
- Feast on some of the best Arabic food from local restaurants and caterers!
- Enjoy live performances and cultural exhibits!
We are still updating our list of vendors and restaurants, so please check our AAF home page for more details.
CALLING ALL SPONSORS!
Only one month to go until the 17th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival (AAF). Now is a great time to become an AAF sponsor and support this important community event! Questions? Visit our AAF Sponsor page, email us, or call us at 770-936-8770.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
You won’t find a more fun way to contribute your time and passion to a nonprofit organization…This annual event is a favorite for attendees and volunteers alike! If you’d like to volunteer as a group with your office, school, or religious/civic organization, please EMAIL US for more information!
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!
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Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Events
17th AnnualAtlanta Arab Festival & Book Fair: October 5 - 6, 2024
Friday, September 13, 5- 10 PMSaturday, September 14, 2 - 10 PMAtlanta International Night MarketLawrenceville Lawn70 S. Clayton St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Calling all volunteers! Help us represent Arab cultures at Alif’s booth in the International Village at the Atlanta International Night Market, this time in Lawrenceville! We’ll be doing interactive activities, such as writing names in Arabic and explaining about our events and programs.
If you have a few hours to spare either day, please EMAIL US or call 770-936-8778!
Tuesday, September 10
11 AM - 2 PM at Alif Institute
We are happy to welcome StoryCorps again to Alif Institute to record the stories of Arab Americans to talk about their lives (in English or Arabic).
Reservation required! One time slot is available from 1 PM - 2 PM.
Please EMAIL US if you or someone you know would like to participate.
Saturday, October 13 at 1 PM
ITA Atlanta3110 Presidential Dr.Atlanta, GA 30340
In just over one month, we will hold our first Pickleball Fundraising Tournament! Open to everyone 16 years and up, so grab your paddle and start practicing! EMAIL or call us at 770-936-8770 for more information.
August Recap
Thanks, Alif Volunteers!
As a nonprofit organization, Alif Institute relies upon the generosity of our volunteers, who always come through for us. Here is what our volunteers/donors have been up to:
August was another busy month for Alif volunteers! Nora & Samir helped us move forward with our on-going library project by cataloguing our adult library books. Arabic Program parent, Mahmoud, used his A/V skills to improve our system. And, Reham and Daleana dropped in to help us organize our office supplies.
Playground:Thanks, again, to Sohel Elias for getting a donation of a new playground structure from Mr. Chuck Saulino. This month, Sohel led the effort to move the structure into place using his professional equipment from Atlanta Scapes and set everything up to get it kid-ready. Thanks to Kasim, AbuBaker, Aly, and Nate and his two wonderful teenaged sons for all their hard work. Click HERE for a short video to see what they accomplished!
If you would like to volunteer for a project or you have a contact for donated items or services, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us at info@alifinstitute.org and let us know how you’d like to help!
Program & Event Recap
8/10 - Arabic Language Open House, Sahtain wa Hana, and Kan ya Makan Storytime & Crafts
Make sure you join us on the first Saturday of each month for Sahtain wa Hana and Kan ya Makan.
8/16 - Team Building Experience with the Mountain Eye Clinic Team
Thanks to Dr. Richard Jabaley for choosing to treat his staff with one of Alif Institute’s team building cultural experiences! Email us to learn more.
8/17 & 8/18 - First day of Arabic Language Program (Chamblee & Roswell)
Kids and adults are off to a great start! We are still accepting rolling enrollment for toddlers, so please EMAIL US if you’d like to know more.
8/24 Hikayat (StoryCorps)
We loved welcoming our friends Munir and Rita Sabbagh, and Hiba Salem and her daughter Talia Abou Chalbak for our monthly recording of Arab American stories, Hikayat, with StoryCorps.
8/24 - Cooking Class
Another deliciously successful cooking class, thanks to our guest chef Hadia Ibrahim from Yumma’s Bread! We still have a few spaces for our next class on September 21 if you’d like to join us.
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