April 12th , 2022
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ISW UPCOMING EVENTS
ISW Student Awards
Applications accepted April 15 to May 15, 2022

The India Society of Worcester awards up to four deserving High School students each academic year through two tracks - academic excellence awards and community involvement (citizenship) awards. Application criteria and forms on ISW Website
ISW IYG Showcase 2022
April 24th, 2022, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
ISW India Center, 152 Main St. Shrewsbury

IYG (ISW Indian Youth Group) flagship cultural show, Showcase '22, is back! Be prepared for amazing dance performances, vendors, and food, all organized by the Indian Youth Group at the new ISW India Center. Sign up to perform, vendor signup, and event details on the ISW Website.
ISW Symphony Arts Festival
April 23rd, 2022, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
ISW India Center, 152 Main St., Shrewsbury

Calling all artists! ISW's first Arts Festival. Experience culture, crafts and cuisine as never before. Register for competition or table on ISW Website.
Contact Sarita for more info
ISW Humrahee
April 23rd, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
ISW India Center, 152 Main St. Shrewsbury

Join your ISW friends and others 55+ for an enjoyable musical afternoon with Karaoke followed by snacks. Details on Website
Chairperson: Sharat Amin
Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Small Business
April 30th, 2022, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
ISW India Center, 152 Main St. Shrewsbury

Ever wondered how to start a small business? Do you have an idea but don't know where to start? Learn first hand from our panel of successful small businesses. Panelists include:
  • Manju Bollaki Babani: Founder, Roshni's Spa
  • Jaison Jose: Photographer, Cinematographer, Co-founder, Cocoon Media Boston
  • Namita Agni: Co-founder, Patola Collection
  • Hema Iyengar: Cofounder, Art & Wellness Center, Director, Nritya-Anjali School of Dance
Details on ISW Website.
A Joint ISW PEN & ISW WEW Event. Organizers: Ragoo Raghunathan, Kelly Mittal and Snehalata Kadam
ISW CULTURAL & LANGUAGE SCHOOL NEWS

Free Sanskrit introductory family workshop
Saturday, April 16th, 2022 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
ISW India Center, 152 Main St., Shrewsbury

The ISW School in partnership with Samskrita Bharati USW is offering a free all day family workshop to introduce families to Sanskrit. Samskrita's approach emphasizes having the whole family learning together.
Please register on website if you plan on attending, no walk-ins.
U for Ukraine Fundraiser
ISW graduating students, Adrika, Jaya, & Kunal, are running a fundraiser to support people of Ukraine. Activities included a brownie sale, a pajama party, and a raffle for 3D printed objects. Winners of the 3D Printing Raffle were: Bhavya Kamakolanu -Telugu, class, Paarth Kapoor, Sohan Hegde & Saket Gahlot from Hindi classes. The final raffle is for 50% off ISW School fees for one student. Enter by making a $20 donation on the ISW Website and writing 'Ukraine Fundraiser School fee raffle ticket" in the comment box. Drawing will be April 13th, 2022.
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
ISW is a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards and is proud to have six students recognized for their community commitment. The awards, on behalf of the President of the USA, will be presented at the IYG Showcase event. Congratulations to:
  • Bronze Awardees: Tanushree Nakenti, Shivangi Das Gupta & Abhiram Singh
  • Silver Awardee: Prachet Mahawar  
  • Gold Awardees: Aadi Dixit & Kunal Chauhan
ISW School Essay contribution
This is the final article from ISW Hindi 4 student, thanks to volunteer teacher, Sonia Gera's guidance. Hope you enjoy them and it inspires other children.

प्रकृति
 लीशा गुप्ता

Leisha Gupta, Freshman, Westborough High School & ISW Hindi 4 student

This week's article is a poem by Leisha Gupta on Nature. We hope you enjoy it on our website. Answers to last issue's puzzle are on the website.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Asian Community Fund Grant Opportunity

The Asian Community Fund is inviting nonprofits serving the Asian American community to apply for a special onetime general operating grant, in partnership with the Boston Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Priority will be given to emerging organizations that are working with underserved AAPI communities. Details on grants up to $10,000 on the ACF Website. Due Date April 15, 2022.
ISW UNIVERSITY
AP Physics Tutoring
April 18 to May 4, 2022 6:00 to 7:00 pm twice a week on Monday and Wednesday
ISW University and IIT AGNE present AP Physics Tutoring for students preparing for the AP Physics exam. Fees: $75 for 6 sessions. Register on ISW Website.

3D Printing Classes
April 30, and May 1, 2022 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
ISW University and IIT AGNE present an introductory workshop for all students from Grade 1 onward. Adults are welcome too. Fees $75. Register on ISW Website

3D Printing Classes for Advanced Enthusiasts
April 30, and May 1, 2022 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
ISW University and IIT AGNE present an Advanced course for all students based on review of skills. Fees $20. Register on ISW Website

SAT Math Prep Classes
May 1, 2022 to September 2022 Sundays at 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Cover the breadth of Math subjects for SAT Math exam. Spread over three sessions. Details and registration on ISW Website.
Contact Information
India Society of Worcester
Mailing Address: PO Box 136, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Answering Machine: 508-842-9795
Website: www.iswonline.org
Newsletter editors: newsletter@iswonline.org