Yalda Party

Dear Friends,
We would like to get together and celebrate Shabe Yalda. The party will be held at Calvert House Inn. Before the dinner we are going to meet and reconnect each other. After the dinner we will have bar, DJ music, dance, and tons of fun. Also we will be having an election for the new IGSF board positions.
Date and Time: Dec 18, 2009, 9:30 pm- 2:00 am (Dinner will be served at 10:00 pm)
Place: 6211 Baltimore Ave. (Route 1), Riverdale, MD 20737
For map and directions please see: http://www.calverthouseinn.com/?page=directions
Tickets are limited and we need to have an accurate headcount for dinner and after party. So, the last day you can purchase your ticket(s) is Wednesday December 16, 2009. Tickets are $16.

Hope to see you all there.
Thank you,
IGSF Board

IGSF Beginning of Semester Party

Dear Friends: Fall 2009 semester began and with all the new friends and old ones back to school, it’s time for IGSF’s annual party. We would like to get together and celebrate the beginning of the new academic year. It will be a great opportunity for current and previous members to catch up and meet our new friends who have just joined the community. Date and Time: Saturday Oct 10, 2009; 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM Place: Atrium in Stamp Union As for the previous events we will have DJ, dance, and tons of fun. Tickets are $8.00 per person. Please be advised that Thursday October 8 is the last day for purchasing the tickets. However, earlier purchases are highly encouraged to help IGSF organizing and conducting a better event.

This event is open to everyone, feel free to tell friends! Hope to see you all. Thank you, IGSF Board

IGSF BBQ

Dear Friends, It's summer, time to BBQ! IGSF would like to invite you all to a BBQ gathering in Black Hill Regional Park on Sunday 07/19/09 from 11 am until 6 pm. We will prepare burgers (vegetarian as well), bread, snacks, water, soft drinks, plates, cups, and ... so you don't need to bring anything, just show up and enjoy. The park has a lake that can be enjoyed with rental rowboats, canoes, or pontoon boats. You can find more info. about the park at http://www.montgomeryparks.org. Tickets are available to purchase on IGSF website for $5 per person. As always, we need to have an accurate headcount for preparation so the last day to purchase tickets is Friday 17th.

The event is open to everyone, please feel free to bring friends. Hope to see you all. IGSF Board

New Year Celebration

Dear IGSF members,

Doesn't seem like long has passed since we got together for our New Year celebration, but Nowrouz is upon us! To honor it and to celebrate our New Year, IGSF proudly presents “1388 Nowrouz Party”.

Details of the event include:

1- Let's get together in the final hours of this year on Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 PM -12:00 AM in Graduate Hills Community Room, located at 3406 Tulane Dr. Hyattsville MD 20783.

2- This time around we are going to have a potluck party. So, we can provide our own food and share it with other friends, which will be lots of fun. Sweets and snacks as well as dishes and cups will be provided.

3- Dinner will be followed by our dance time, featuring our favorite DJ Safa.

4- The tickets are available for purchase through IGSF's website for $5. Sunday March 15^th is the last day to purchase your tickets. However, earlier purchases are highly encouraged to help IGSF organizing and conducting a better event.

5- Join us, as your warm participation will make it a more memorable night.

6- As always we will be glad to respond to your inquiries should there be any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

We are very excited to celebrate achievements of the last year and cherish prospects of the New Year with all of us around one Haft Sin table, wishing good health and prosperity for everyone.

Thank you,

IGSF Board