Tarang 2016

TARANG – Play, Create, Educate

Date:         Sat, June 4th, 2016

Time:         10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Venue:       Washington University – Lopata Hall Gallery.

Tarang is a Asha fun filled day of Chess and Art Competitions , with added

activities such as  Lego model demonstrations,Creative Writing, Cooking and Mehandi.

This event is facilitated by Asha St. Louis as a fundraiser to educate underprivileged

children in India. Asha is a 4-star Charity Navigator organization with low overheads and

an outstanding non-profit charity group.

To learn more about Asha, click here for more info.

Activity Time
Registration Starts at 9:30AM
Art 10:30 – 12:30
Cooking Drop off: 11:00AM
Bricks 4 Kids Table 11:00 onwards
Creative Writing Prize distribution only
Chess Simul 12:30PM – 2:30PM
Mehendi Starts at 2:30
Chess Tournament 9:45AM – 12:00PM
Prize distribution 3:00PM
  • Art Competition – 10:30AM to 12:30PM – $10. Click to see the rules. Topics will be given on the spot.
    • Prize categories – 1) Under 10 years  2) 10 and above
  • Cooking competition (Dessert) – Cook at home and bring it for judging by 11:00AM – $5
    • Rules:
      • Desert only
      • Indian or non-Indian
      • Cooked at home.Garnish and display on site.
      • Points for taste, presentation and creativity
  • Creative Writing Competition – Submit your writing sample by 3rd June 2016 – $5
    Pick any one of the three topics and submit one entry per person. Click to see rules.
    Category : Under 8 years
    1. Attachment 1 – Write on the page,scan and email it to [email protected] (Download the attachment)
    2. Attachment 2  – Write on the page,scan and email it to [email protected] (Download the attachment)
    3. What is my favorite book or character in a book?
    Category : 8-12 years
    1. Imagine that you can become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you would do?
    2. Why do I love my devices so much? What advise would I give my parents/caretakers to get me unhooked?
    3. If I were elected president I would….
     Category : 13 years and above.
    1. Imagine that you can become invisible whenever you wanted to? What are some of the things you would do?
    2. If I were elected president I would….
    3. If life gives you lemons..
  • Chess Tournament – 9:45AM to 12:00PM – $15 first child; $10 sibling
    • Conducted by Aleksey Kazakevich.
  • Chess Simul – 12:30PM – 2:30PM – $10 
    • Simul with GM Ashwin Jayaram (Susan Polgar Institute of Chess Excellence) 
    • Grand Master (GM) Ashwin Jayaram will play against upto 20 players in a simultaneous (Simul) exhibition game.
    • Sign up early to avoid disappointment.
    • Open to children and adults.
  • Lego – 11AM onwards – Register to Create Lego Models(ages 4 and up) or Lego duplo (ages under 4)
  • Mehendi – 2:30PM onwards – $5

Family Pass – participation in everything for entire family – $30

To buy tickets : Click here. Please register below.
If you prefer to register,but pay on site, Click here.

 

CANNOT ATTEND, BUT WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE ?

You can also use this option if you cannot attend, but would like to support Asha event.

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  • “Best Indian NGO in the US” – Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (Corporate Excellence Award),
  • “Top 5 good causes…” – American Way (American Airlines) magazine in an article about Running for Charity, 2009
  • Rated #1 amongst the “Top 10 Slam-Dunk Charities” – Charity Navigator in 2005 & 2007
  • “If you’re looking for a good charity group to donate to, it is difficult to find a better one than Asha.” – Asha St. Louis Donor, 2012