Category Archives: Events

JAINA 2009 Convention report, from Gujarati Times

The JAINA 2009 Convention in Los Angeles received coverage in the Gujarat Times. Below is a copy of their convention report (in Gujarati).

Oshwal TX-OK annual Spring Picnic

Texas-Oklahoma Oshwal samaj organized a spring picnic on April 25th, 2009, at Russell Creek Park in Plano, Texas.

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Bollywood Stars visit the Caldwell Pathshala Diwali Party

A Diwali party was organized on October 26th 2008 at Caldwell Pathshala, NJ. All the pathshala members were invited using the Evites resulting in more than 95% attendance. The dress…

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JAINA Convention in Buena Park (Los Angeles)

The 15th Biennial JAINA Convention will be held in Buena Park (Los Angeles) near the new Jain Temple, from Thursday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 5th, 2009. Detailed information is…

Diwali Celebration in Texas

We met at Ruchi Palace Restaurant in Carrollton, TX on the evening of Nov 1st, 2008. This year, about 60-65 guests were present at the Diwali dinner. We started with…

Annual Northeast Thanksgiving Gathering

Our annual northeast area Thanksgiving Gathering was held on Saturday, November 29, 2008, in Caldwell, New Jersey.  This year invitations went out by E-vite and an automated phone messagings system. …

Father’s Day Gathering in Chicago, Illinois

On June 15, 2008 over 40 people come together to celebrate a special Father’s Day with many friends and family at Dipak and Smita Shah’s residence in Lemont, Illinos. Due…

Father’s Day picnic in Haverstraw, NY

The annual Father’s Day picnic in the New York Metro area was held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Haverstraw Bay Park, in Haverstraw, New York.  Over 50 people attended…