Art of Living is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. This is done through self development programs that recharge the body, mind and spirit and allow people to function at their optimum potential. People from all backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions come together in service and celebration. Learn breathing techniques, Sudarshan Kriya, easy yoga, and meditation.

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Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and children in Afghanistan through community ­based schools and educa1on, bringing peaceful change for current and future generations.Bring friends and family, help BFit Dance support Razia’s work. Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 10 am at Piper Glen Ballroom. Free donation-based class benefitting Razia's Ray of Hope. For further details visit www.bfitdance.com or www.raziasrayofhope.org.

The Triangle Area Hindu Temples Triangle Indian-American Physicians Society (TIPS) are jointly organizing the Health Fair 2013. The event includes free health check-ups and a blood drive. The fair and consultations take place on Sat, June 22, 2013 from 9am - 1pm at the HSNC, 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC. Consultations will be provided in asthma, allergies, drug addiction, women's health, orthopedics, stress management, and much more. There will also be a bone marrow drive. A $10 donation is suggested but not required to help offset costs. Food will be available at a nominal price. The blood draw for the consultations will take place a week early on Sat, June 15, 2013 from 8am - 11am at HSNC. For further details visit www.tahts.org or view the full flyer online at http://tahts.org/events/TAHTHealthMela-2013.pdf.

www.hsnconline.org/hsnc-summer-camp

Enjoy an evening of Kathak dance performances to benefit “Live Beyond Foundation.” This charity supports education and recruitment of blood and bone marrow donors. The event is being sponsored by Ashwini Kathak Dance Academy in partnership with Live Beyond Foundation. The event will feature performances by Ashwini Gogate, her students and her guru Maneesha Sathe from Pune, India. The date is June 9, 2013 from 4-6pm at CPCC Pease Auditorium. Admission is $10. All proceeds benefit Live Beyond Foundation. For further details: call 704.705.1357 or write to kathak@ashwinigogate.com
 

Also in North Carolina: 

Pujya Bhaishri  will be rendering a 'Pravachan' 
at the Hindu Center Of Charlotte on Wednesday, July 10th  

BAPS Charities Walkathon Raleigh is an annual event to raise funds for Duke Children’s Hospital and other charitable activities organized by BAPS Charities.  Participate in the walk this year to help this cause.   Walkathon will be held at the Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary NC on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 9 am- 1 pm.  For further details call Varun Patel at 267-799-3735  or visit http://bapscharities.org/walk

The City of Lancaster will host its fourth Annual Red Rose Festival in beautiful historic downtown Lancaster from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 17 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Set your calendars for Catawba Street and in the City Hall parking lot where playing in the streets has never been more fun. There will be live musical performances and artisans and crafters will be on hand selling collectibles, hand-crafted items such as art, jewelry, children's clothing and crafts. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Kids Zone where they can scale the rock-climbing wall, slide down an 18-foot slide, bounce around, and relax on the carousel. Food vendors will tempt taste buds with delicious funnel cakes, hot dogs, barbeque, and fun southern food. Admission is free and open to the public. For further details visit: http://www.lancastercitysc.com/4th-annual-red-rose-festival.aspx

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Daily events and puja from June 7 - 12, 2013 at the SV Temple in Cary, NC. For further details visit www.SVTemplenc.org or call 919.468.0040.

Charlotte Malayalee Association presents “Tara Arts Show 2013 by Rimi Tomy and Team” featuring music and dance performances on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6:30pm at the Jay M. Robinson High School, 300 Pitts School Rd SW, Concord, NC 28027  
Ticket & Info: www.cltma.org
or charlottemalayali@gmail.com