Weekly Announcements

Weekly Announcements

HariH OM! 

Here are the BV Assembly announcements for this week.

CMW Kitchen Sevak Training Workshop: 

• Sushama Dandekar ji is hosting the 2025 CMW Kitchen Sevak Training Workshop virtually!
• The workshop is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned sevak or new to kitchen seva.
• No prior experience is necessary
• Explore cuisines from around the world as you learn to build well-balanced menus 
• The workshop will also introduce you to various matters relevant to serving on the CM Kitchen Seva team: effective teamwork, modern and efficient methods of preparing and serving large quantities of food, safe food handling, etc. 

The workshop will be delivered in three parts, each covering different topics:

• Workshop Part 1 (Online via Zoom):
  • Date & Time: November 8th at 2:00 pm CST
• Workshops Parts 2 &3: Jan and Feb 
  • Hands-on Cooking Session (optional): March
• Who Can Join: 18 YO +
• Sign Up: Visit our website at www.cmdfw.org or contact Sushama Dandekar at: sushamadandekar01@gmail.com

Jnana Yajna by Br. Hari Chaitanya – Panchadashi: Nataka Dipa 

• Nov 4 (Tuesday) – Nov 7 (Friday)
• Daily @7:30 – 9:00 p.m., at Chinmaya Saaket
• Discover how Pancadashi uses the metaphor of a drama to reveal profound truths about identity, detachment, and joy. Each session blends philosophy, reflection and story – making unforgettable Vedantic insights.

Kartika Masa Mondays:

• From Oct 27 – Nov 17 … 4 Mondays
• Please join us for Rudraabhisheka, archana and aarati at Chinmaya Saaket, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
• Feel free to bring your offering of flowers/fruits/naivedya 

[Reminder] Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav, 2026:  

• Geeta Sugeeta Kartavya- Aug 29, 2026
• Auditions: All audition sign ups are open for online submissions and google forms are sent out
• Visit cmdfw.org 

[Reminder] CMDFW Annual Banquet – 2025:

• Scheduled for Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
• Venue: The Westin Dallas – Stonebriar, Frisco
• Sw. Siddha-ji will be the featured guest this year 
• Theme: “Ganga – The Eternal Flow of Knowledge”
• Tickets: $125 per person; request purchasing a table (or more) and invite your friends and family
• Re: cultural items presentation – Gita Chanting, Shlokathon & Swaranjali – Participation google forms have been SENT
• Looking for volunteers in the following area:
  • Childcare Lead
  • Adult and HS children for Decoration, Food, General Help, Child Care, etc. 

[Reminder – Chitrakoot only] Upcoming Blood Drive next Sunday, Oct 26, at Chitrakoot 

Questions? Contact: Sunil Avadhanam 510.378.8533

Sewa Diwali- 2025, Food Collection Drive:

• Food Drive to continue through Nov 20
• Board rep to call out the 8th Grade team to talk about it.