Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano

10/04/2020

AKEB Central

AKEB Central

Our future leaders have a message for you all! While they may be a little too young to vote, they want to remind you to register to vote and find time to vote early, through a mail-in ballot or on Election Day to have your voice heard!

Voters registration deadlines:
-Texas: Oct. 5 (by mail and in person)
-Arkansas: Oct. 5 (by mail or in person)
-New Mexico: Oct. 6 (by mail and online), Oct. 31 (in person)
-Oklahoma: Oct. 9 (by mail and in person)
-Colorado: Oct. 26 (by mail or online), Nov. 3 (in person)

Early voting dates:
-Texas: Oct. 13 - Oct. 30
-Arkansas: Oct. 19 - Nov. 2
-New Mexico: Oct. 17 - Oct. 31
-Oklahoma: Oct. 29 - Oct. 31
-Colorado: Oct. 19 - Nov. 2

For more information, please visit: the.ismaili/USA/vote

09/30/2020

Have you registered to vote? Deadline in Texas is fast approaching on October 5th. Please drive through our contactless Voter Registration this weekend.

09/11/2020

Get Out the Vote!

06/22/2020

TheIsmaili USA

Join The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for a moderated discussion with Mayor Joe Zimmerman, currently serving his second term as Mayor of Sugar Land, Texas, one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the US.

Thursday, June 25, 2020
7:00 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. CT | 4:00 p.m. PT
facebook.com/TheIsmailiUSA
youtube.com/TheIsmailiUSA

#Ismaili #OneJamat

06/18/2020

TheIsmaili USA

TheIsmaili USA

The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center is pleased to bring you Waidehi Gokhale, CEO of Soliya, the only U.S. finalist to have received the 2019 Global Centre for Pluralism Award. Soliya uses virtual exchange to bring cross-cultural experiences to youth around the world, preparing the next generation to engage constructively across differences and lead with empathy.

June 22, 2020
9:00 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. PT
https://the.ismaili/global/tv

#Ismaili #OneJamat

06/15/2020

TheIsmaili USA

In this illustrated talk artist and geometer, Richard Henry will reveal his very personal relationship to the art of Islamic geometric patterns, from his early travels in the Islamic world and his fascination with the contemplative dimension of the art. He will outline his approach to the language of symmetry and how this feeds into his own artistic work.⁣
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Saturday, June 20, 2020⁣
9:00 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. PT ⁣
https://facebook.com/theismailiUSA
https://youtube.com/theismailiUSA
https://the.ismaili/global/tv
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#Ismaili #OneJamat

06/06/2020

TheIsmaili USA

TEDx Plano, in collaboration with The Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center, presents a dynamic talk about Asia's Response to COVID and Impacts to Society and the Economy. ⁣
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Join us LIVE on Thursday, June 11, 2020⁣
9:00 p.m. ET | 8:00 p.m. CT | 6:00 p.m. PT⁣
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https://facebook.com/theismailiUSA⁣
https://youtube.com/theismailiUSA⁣
https://the.ismaili/global/tv

05/02/2020

Ismaili Jamatkhana Center

Mark your calendars for an enthralling evening of live music, Sufi poetry and conversation with renowned singer Ali Sethi and Harvard Professor Ali Asani on Saturday May 2nd at 8:30 PM CDT.

Ali Sethi and Harvard Professor Ali Asani bring alive the celebrated and historically diverse works of poetry and music spanning over a thousand years and explore the human and divine through the all-encompassing lens of love.

This unique event will be streamed live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/IJKCHouston/posts/2897204676993788 and on Youtube at youtube.com/IJKCHouston

03/10/2020

TheIsmaili USA

At a recently organized event ceremony, Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering (I-CERV) for the Central United States was awarded Outstanding Community Organization Award by the City of Carrollton. “Being nominated for this award alongside eight other incredible organizations was exciting in itself. Winning the award is very humbling. It shows the strength of Ismaili volunteers and the work that I-CERV is committed to doing with helping address the issues that affect the local communities,” said Tasneem Devani, Chairman of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for the Central United States. Receiving the award from Mayor Kevin Falconer was Nizar Didarali, President of the Ismaili Council for the Central United States.

#Ismaili #OneJamat #ICERV

03/08/2020

TheIsmaili USA

Texas State Representative Michelle Beckley visited the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Carrollton, Texas. Leadership from the Ismaili Council for the Central United States hosted a Lunch and Learn session where she learned about the work of the Aga Khan Development Network and the local Ismaili Community. She appreciated the Ismaili community's contribution to the city of Carrollton and surrounding areas in service to others, civic engagement and engaged citizenry.

#Ismaili #OneJamat #CivilSociety

02/27/2020

TheIsmaili USA

Continuing to celebrate the spirit of service, an IVC 100 Day of Service was organized in the Central region. Over 500 youth I-CERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) volunteers ages 5-18 years came together in Ismaili Jamatkhanas across the region. They packed 1,600 hygiene kits, sandwiches, and snack bags that were served to the homeless for a Presidents' Day meal.

#Ismaili #OneJamat #ICERV #IVC100

02/21/2020

Congressional Art Competition | U.S. Representative Van Taylor

Sign up for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition today!

https://vantaylor.house.gov/programs/art-competition.htm

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students who reside in the Third Congressional District of Texas. The Grand Prize Winner of my District's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other grand....

02/19/2020

City of Plano, Texas Government

City of Plano, Texas Government

The 2020 Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program kicked off today at Shepton High School. Since the program started, it has touched the lives of over 550 PISD students. Today we kicked off another great year of the internship program! #LovePlano

02/11/2020

Have you ever wondered how our Judicial system works? Come hear Chief District Judge Barbara Lynn's perspective "From the Bench". Seats are limited.

Register today at: tinyurl.com/civicengagement2020

02/05/2020

Our featured TedxPlano Salon Series speaker, Farzana Nayani, has been featured in such media outlets as Forbes, DiversityInc, NPR, The Washington Post, and the LA Times. Join us for TedxPlano on Saturday, February 15 at the Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano, where Nayani will speak about "Inclusive Leadership for an Equitable Society". Following a 20-minute presentation by the speaker, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in roundtable conversations about the topic, followed by a group debrief. Seats are limited, so register at www.tinyurl.com/tedxplano today!

To learn more about Farzana Nayani, please visit https://www.farzananayani.com/about.

02/03/2020

TheIsmaili USA

Helping Plano and surrounding communities kick off the new year with a focus on overall health and wellbeing, the Ismaili Council for the Central United States hosted a Health Expo at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Plano, Texas on Sunday, January 26. The Health Expo brought over 25 medical service providers, including pediatricians, optometrists, podiatrists as well as pain and wellness, mental health services, nutrition and other health specialists for one-on-one sessions. Attendees participated in family yoga and stretching sessions, while also donating blood to Carter Blood Care and signing up to become bone marrow donors. Staff was on hand for various medical screenings.

#Ismaili #OneJamat

01/30/2020

Join TedxPlano Salon Series at Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano on February 15 where Farzana Nayani will guide us to explore how to become aware of unconscious bias and systemic inequity that prevents organizations and individuals from reaching their full potential. Space is limited. Register today at www.tinyurl.com/tedxplano.

01/28/2020

TheIsmaili USA

I-CERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) volunteers partnered with the city of Grapevine for a day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King. They partnered with other volunteers to mulch, plant trees and pick up litter around the shorelines. These trees were planted to bring life and to beautify the site that was impacted due to the recent tornadoes.

#Ismaili #OneJamat #ICERV #MLKDAY

01/24/2020

Bone marrow donation is an important commitment to help save a life. Every hour, more than six people die from a blood cancer. Patients are searching for their genetic match to donate life-saving blood stem cells. You could be someone's cure.

Join us this Sunday, 1/26, at the Health Expo!

01/23/2020

Join us for a family yoga session at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, 1/26, the Health Expo!

Register today at: http://tinyurl.com/healthexpoplano

01/19/2020

The Health Expo will feature free consultations with over 25 medical specialties, from pediatrics to pulmonology, pain and wellness, optometry and ophthalmology, and pediatric and general dentistry!

Get free blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index checks and get free vision and dental screening.

Bring your friends, neighbors, colleagues, anyone who may need free medical advice.

Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano
6704 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75023
Sunday, January 26
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

01/18/2020

Population Clock

Population growth and relocation affects our roads, our schools, and just about everything around us. Responses to the Census help determine the allocation of funding for our community's public resources, how we plan for the future, and our voice in the government. Join us this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. as Alan L. Johnson, Chairman Plano Census 2020 Complete Count Committee, answers your questions.

https://www.census.gov/popclock/

01/15/2020

Salman Bhojani, Councilman for City of Euless, Place 6

I highly encourage all #Euless residents to come attend the winter #TownHall meeting this Thursday night to learn about the upcoming projects and new programs in our #FabEuless city.

Representatives from all departments along with your elected City Council Members will be available for questions, comments or suggestions.

Euless Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 16, 7:00-8:00 PM
Euless City Hall
201 N. Ector Dr., Euless TX

01/15/2020

Have questions about the 2020 Census? Or just wondering about how to volunteer? Join us at Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano this Sunday, January 19 at 11:00 am as Alan L. Johnson, Chairman Plano Census 2020 Complete Count Committee answers your questions. City of Plano, Texas Government

01/14/2020

Nationwide, we are experiencing the worst blood shortage seen in over a decade. Carter BloodCare will be collecting donations at the Health Expo on Sunday, January 26. Bring your friends, neighbors, and colleagues for free sessions with over 25 medical providers, yoga session, live cooking demonstration, and much more!

Register at: http://tinyurl.com/healthexpoplano

01/11/2020

Come learn how the Census helps our community, and just how easy it is to fulfill your civic duty!

Got questions about the 2020 Census?
Ask a Plano Complete Count Committee member on Sunday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m., at the Ismaili Jamatkhana, 6704 Alma Dr. It’s safe. It’s easy. It’s important.
https://share.plano.gov/Census

01/10/2020

Bring your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to the first health expo at The Ismaili Jamatkhana Plano. The event will feature fun for the whole family with fitness sessions, tips on healthy eating, one-on-one consultation with physicians, and much more. Register for this free health expo today!

12/19/2019

Carrollton Texas Police Department

Graduation night for our Citizen Police Academy!

Another great class, this time including several from Ismaili Jamatkhana & Center of Carrollton.

Thank you to all the graduates for investing in our community by learning about law enforcement and CPD.

12/18/2019

TheIsmaili USA

The Ismaili Council for the Central United States hosted Consul General of Canada, Rachel McCormick, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the Ismaili Jamatkhana, Plano. This visit enabled a robust dialogue about how the Ismaili community serves the local community, civic organizations, NGO’s, and more.

#Ismaili #OneJamat #CivilSociety

12/05/2019

Aga Khan Council hosted Mayor Linda Martin and 6 other city officials in Mid-Cities Jamatkhana on November 19. This Lunch and Learn facilitated dialogue and understanding about the Ismaili community living in and around Euless, Texas.

10/31/2019

An insightful presentation and a great discussion. Thanks to Kimberly O'Neil and everyone in the community who participated.

Yesterday was fun, enlightening, and full of hope. I had the pleasure of serving as the speaker and discussion moderator for the Aga Khan Council for Central United States’ Film Talk Series on Won't You Be My Neighbor? - the documentary on Mister Rogers. Post viewing we focused our discussion on building intentional communities. This was by far one of my top community engagement experiences. Some days the energy and audience can only be described as perfect. This was one of those days. Thank you for trusting me with this experience.

10/19/2019

Friends, join us next Sunday to watch a film about America's favorite neighbor #MisterFredRogers and to chat with Kimberly O'Neil.

Kimberly O’Neil is an award-winning professor, executive leader, and social good expert who served as the youngest African-American female city manager in the U.S. She has raised millions for community initiatives, negotiated major urban economic development projects, and lobbied Congress. She’s the CEO of Giving Blueprint, a company that increases community engagement through neighborhood revitalization, development of strategic partnerships, advocacy, and civic education. Her work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the needs of cities and counties and the individuals, businesses, and corporations that serve them. Kimberly also founded Cause Studio, a nonprofit that aids the social sector in reducing the number of failing startup nonprofit organizations. As a political science professor, she was honored as the Outstanding Associate Faculty of the Year for Collin College.

10/19/2019

We are thrilled to collaborate with Collin College for the #HistoricCities exhibit. Excellent conversations with a wide group of attendees from colleges and universities across the #DFW area.

On October 15, 2019, the Ismaili Council for the Central United States in collaboration with Collin College - Frisco Campus, held the opening reception of the exhibition "Transforming Cities, Transforming Lives: The Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme".

This international exhibit showcases 27 restoration projects, from nine countries, that demonstrate how regeneration projects in historic areas can spur social, economic and cultural development. The projects of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme (AKHCP) have demonstrated that they can have a positive impact well beyond conservation, promoting good governance, the growth of civil society, a rise in incomes and economic opportunities, greater respect for human rights and better stewardship of the environment, even in the poorest and most remote areas of the globe.

Guests at the event included faculty, students and community members. Guests were given guided tours of the exhibit panels followed by a speaker-led discussion on the Aga Khan Trust for Culture's Historic Cities Programme exhibition. The exhibition is free and open to the public from October 15 to November 9 at the Collin College - Frisco Campus.

#Ismaili #OneJamat #KnowledgeSociety #AKDN #AKTC

09/19/2019

Ismaili Muslim Community packs 100K meals for N. Texas groups

Grateful to Plano Star Courier for encouraging us and our fellow citizens in service to the North Texas community.

Thanks also to Representative Matt Shaheen, Plano Police Chief and Deputy City Manager Gregory Rushin, and Plano Council member Shelby Williams for your presence and especially engaging with our youth and children.

The North Texas Ismaili Muslim Community came together in Plano Sunday with one goal: help the hungry.

09/18/2019

Community Comes Together to Pack 100,000 Meals - Plano Magazine

Thanks to Plano Magazine for joining us this past Sunday and for your kind words. It was an honor for us to host the DFW community for this cause.

On Sept. 15, more than 750 volunteers came together to help alleviate food insecurity in honor of Hunger Action Month. The Ismaili Muslim community worked in partnership with Feeding Children Everywhere to offer this Day of Service event.