Category: Chinmaya Family Events

Chinmaya Family Events

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Show & Tell during Father’s Day celebrations – signup by EOD May 31st 2025

What: 11th Anniversary of Chinmaya Haridwar Inauguration!
On Father’s Day June 15 2025
How: Show & Tell from Bala Vihar, Swaranjali, Vedic Chanting & Hindi groups!
Signup Deadline: Teachers must signup before May 31st 2025 to participate
Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
Open to our Bala Vihar children

Hari OM!
Please read and agree to the guidelines for participating in this event.

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    This is meant to be a show & tell of our Bala Vihar/ Swaranjali / Chanting / Hindi / Study Group from 2024-2025 academic year, not as a cultural or individual performance.

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    The deadline for submissions is May 31st or when 12 slots get filled, whichever happens first.

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    The event will happen on the last day of this academic year. The event will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by the volunteer appreciation & Father's Day lunch.

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    Each item should be within 5 minutes duration.

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    Item will be canceled if participants fail to come 1/2 hour before the scheduled time of their item. No exception.

    Name of the teacher *

    Teacher's Email *

    Teacher's Phone Number *

    Grade or Group *

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    Hari Patrika article submission before 5/31/2025

    Date & Time: Draft sumission due before May 31, 2025
    How: Submit draft using this form
    Typical Hari Patrika Elements:

    Foreword from our Gurus, Board & Editor:

    A thoughtful introduction from our revered Gurus and the Board, setting the tone for the yearbook. Reflections on the role as an editor in assembling the 2024-2025 edition of Hari Patrika this year.

    Photos & Artwork:

    A cherished collection of group snapshots and artwork, thoughtfully organized by class or grade, accompanied by heartfelt notes from the respective teachers.

    Behind the Scenes:

    A tribute to the unsung heroes – the dedicated volunteers who contribute tirelessly to the seamless operation of our organization. Let’s recognize and appreciate the hard work of the many hands that ensure nobody is left behind.

    Community Service Chronicles:

    Showcasing the vibrant humanitarian work connected with Chinmaya Mission & CORDUSA. Dynamic action shots and amusing episodes capture the spirit of our active community service initiatives.

    Vedanta Milestones:

    A glance at the pivotal Bala Vihar & Study Group happenings, innovative projects, and significant achievements throughout the academic calendar.

    Tribute to Graduating Seniors:

    A special section dedicated to our 12th graders, encapsulating cherished memories through childhood photos, senior accolades, and aspirations for the future.

    Candid Captures:

    Unplanned moments that encapsulate the essence of Chinmaya Mission, featuring students and parents sharing their likes, and future aspirations, or recounting humorous incidents from the school year.

    Memorable Events:

    An in-depth exploration of notable events at Chinmaya Mission Portland, including festivals, programs, energizing pep rallies, enlightening field excursions, and other monumental occurrences.

     

    Please utilize this form to submit your draft entries for inclusion in the Hari Patrika yearbook. Ensure that your submissions are closely related to Chinmaya Mission activities. Following the review, detailed articles, artworks, or photos may be requested. Please be aware that we retain the right to accept or reject entries based on the submitted drafts.

      Does your entry meet our requirement? *

      Name *

      Email Address *

      Mobile Number *

      Grade/Adult *

      Please select the type of entry: *

      Title of the entry: *

      Paste your article here. If it is more than 500 chars, please email it to us at haripatrika[at]cmportland[dot]org.
      Upload low res image here, we will request hi res after reviewing

       

      Sorry, Hari Patrika is for CMP related experiences.

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      Pathways to Divine Connection – by Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, August 9 – 11 2025

      Date & Time: August 9-11 2025 & 6:00-7:30PM PT
      Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
      Details: The talk starts at 6 PM, followed by dinner
      Free & Open to all
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      About the topic:

      Pathways to Divine Connection: Exploring Navadha Bhakti
      Join us for enlightening discourses by a world-renowned expert on Bhakti! Discover the nine forms of devotion (Navadha Bhakti) as described in ancient scriptures. These talks offer practical insights to deepen your spiritual connection, enhance inner peace, and embrace a life of love and surrender to the divine.  Enjoy a traditional Indian dinner following the talks. Feed your mind, body, and soul at this enriching 3-day lecture series and dinner event!

       

      About Pujya Swami Swaroopananda:

      Swami Swaroopananda left his family’s thriving business in Hong Kong at an early age to seek what he now calls, “real answers to real problems”. Since undergoing intensive monastic training and an exhaustive study of the scriptures at the Chinmaya Mission ashram in Mumbai, Swamiji has spent the last three decades traversing the globe, sharing the wisdom of Vedanta with hundreds of thousands of people.

      Formerly the Regional Head of Chinmaya Mission Australia, United Kingdom, Middle East, Africa, and the Far East, and presently Chairman of the Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Trust (University for Sanskrit and Indic Traditions) and Director of the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, South India, Swami Swaroopananda has now been bestowed by Swami Tejomayananda the privilege to also serve as the Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide.

      Meet Swamiji, who is heading an organization that is spread across five continents! Come for the 3-day lecture & dinner – feed your mind, body & Soul!

      If you are an out-of-town guest, please click this link to reserve a hotel room at a negotiated rate.

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      Chinmaya Swaranjali Choir sign up by 09/15/2024

      Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
      Exclusively for our sponsors & a yearly signup is required to participate.

      Hari OM!

      **Language classes, Vedic chanting, Swaranjali (Chinmaya Choir) and volunteering programs are all open only to our current annual sponsors.

      Chinmaya Swaranjali Portland – the musical wing of CMP is open to singers and musicians, of *all ages*. No prior experience is needed.

      Sign-up closes on Sept 14, 2024, Sunday morning. When registering, please mention any musical instruments you play, if applicable.

      This year, we plan to meet after Bala Vihar classes. Re-registration is required even if you were part of Swaranjali last year. Attendance in Bala Vihar is mandatory for students to participate in Swaranjali.

      Parent volunteers played a huge part in the success of Swaranjali in the last few years. If you would like to sign up to help with Swaranjali in any way; help with coordination, organization, acoustics, etc, please do mention that in the sign-up options.

      If you have questions please reach out via email.

      Sincerely in His Service,
      CMP Swaranjali team

        Name *

        Parent's/Your name *

        Mobile Number *

        Email *

        Grade (or choose adult) *

        Do you play an instrument? *

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        Re-Start Your Career – workshop

        Location: “Chinmaya Haridwar” 3551 NE John Olsen Ave
        Signup Required

        We all are on this adulting and career journey together, but all of our journeys look different. Likewise, our success will look different.

        Hari OM!

        The Pacific Phoenixes Career Restart Program by Women in Big Data is tailored to empower women aiming to re-enter the workforce following a career break or transition into the technology industry.

        Please sign the waiver below for in-person meetings and workshops conducted for the above program at the Chinmaya Mission Portland facility.

         

          Name *

          Email *

          Mobile *

          Waiver and Release

          In consideration of my family’s participation in the above program, I hereby, for myself and my family, waive and release Chinmaya Mission and its officers, trustees, volunteers, and participants, and all other persons participating in the program, or involved in planning or execution of the program, from all liability or claims arising from any injury to myself, my family or my property. This release shall include, without limitation, all claims for negligence, and shall exclude only claims for willful injury, which exclusion for willful shall extend only to the person committing willful injury and not to any other person. I assert that my family’s participation in Chinmaya Mission activities is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all risks associated, whether such risks are known or unknown to me at this time. I hereby give permission for my family to have their picture/video taken while participating in activities associated with Chinmaya Mission. Said pictures/videos become the sole property of Chinmaya Mission and will be used only for recruiting/information-sharing purposes.