Posted July 4 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010 6 - 10 pm VENUE: ALISO BEACH Address: 31131 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
Join us for our sixth annual summer beach bonfire event: Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day) & Akdeniz Akşamları (Mediterranean Nights)! We'll have SUCUK-EKMEK, KISIR, watermelon (KARPUZ), S'MORES for children, and soft drinks/water!
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Posted March 30 2010 Tarih / Date: 24 Nisan 2010 / April 24, 2010 Saat / Time: 2pm - 5pm Yer / Location: South Coast Chinese Cultural Center 9 Truman Irvine, CA 92620
Hurriyet USA' de kutlamamizla ilgili cikan habere ulasmak icin asagidaki linke tiklayin!!!
Orange County Turk Okulu 4. Geleneksel 23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Cocuk Bayrami kutlamasini 24 Nisan Cumartesi gunu 2-5pm arasi Irvine Chinese Cultural Center'da yapiyor. Butun toplumumuzu, irili ufakli butun cocuklarimizi bekliyoruz. Okulumuz ogrencilerinin piyeslerini, sarkilarini ve siirlerini seyredelim. Ata'mizin cocuklara armagan ettigi bu guzel gunu enfes Turk yemekleri esliginde butun cocuklarimizla beraber kutlayalim. Cocuklar icin eglencelerimiz, gosterilerimiz ve de cekilislerimiz olacaktir. Gelin hep beraber cocuklarimizla eglenelim ve de Turk Cumhuriyetinin bu en onemli gununu hep beraber kutlayalim. Detaylar icin ekteki flyer'a ya da okulumuzun web sayfasina (www.octurkishschool.org) bakabilirsiniz.
You are invited to the 23rd of April Celebration!
Orange County Turkish School invites everyone to the 4th Annual 23rd of April Turkish Sovereignty and Children's Day Celebration. The festivities will be held between 2-5 pm in Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine on April 24th, 2010. Please join us and watch our students perform their plays, sing their songs and read their poems. Enjoy the wonderful Turkish pastries and other food and try your luck in our raffle with exciting prices. There will also be great entertainment and shows for children of all ages. Please look at the attached flyer for details or go to our school website at www.octurkishschool.org.
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Posted January 18 2010
OCTAA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for six (6) Executive Committee positions for the 2010 term until Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 5 pm. Click below for details.
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Posted January 17 2010
OC Turk Okulu yeni doneme basliyor! Okulumuz Ilkbahar 2010 donemi icin 30 Ocak'ta aciliyor. Kayitlarimiz baslamistir! Okul gunleri, yeri ve diger detayli bilgiler icin ekteki ilana, www.octurkishschool.org ya da (949) 608-3402 numarali telefona basvurabilirsiniz.
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Posted January 17 2010
All ATASC members are invited to General Assembly are encouraged to take part in Board of Directors election process.
After elections, we will continue with GrassRoots/Leadership Seminar presented with the participation of ATAA and TCA organizations.. We will have lunch with a special speaker followed with an educational workshop on how to gain influence as Turkish Americans. Agenda will be announced shortly.
January 31, 2010, 9AM-4PM LAX Airport Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 6161 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Posted January 17 2010
Assoc. of Turkish Americans SC (ATASC) and Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) presents 1st Annual Turkish Students Networking Event
Saturday, Jan 30, 2010, 1:30-5 pm Courtyard Marriott Hotel (at LAX airport) 6161 W. Century Blvd, LA, CA 90045
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Posted December 31 2009
20.4.2009 tarihinde yürürlüğe giren 5490 sayılı Nüfus Hizmetleri Kanunu'nun 68.maddesiyle nüfus olaylarını bildirme yükümlülüğü getirilmiştir. Bu yükümlülüğü kanunda belirtilen süre içinde yerine getirmeyenlere, nüfus ve aile cüzdanlarını kaybedenlere ve nüfus cüzdanının geçerlilik süresinin son bulmasından itibaren altmış gün içinde bu cüzdanlarını değiştirmeyen kişilere veya sözkonusu durumdaki çocukların veli veya vasilerine, yurtdışında dış temsilciliklerde görevli memurlarca "İdari Para Cezası" uygulanmaktadır.
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Posted December 15 2009
Elections for the three vacant seats on the OCTAA Board of Directors were held at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine, CA on December 5th, 2009 during OCTAAs General Assembly & Kurban Bayrami Event.
Our new Board Members are Ayca Altintig (1 year during 2010) Sarp Ersoylu (2 years during 2010 - 2011) Mehmet Ali Tan (2 years during 2010 - 2011)
Congratulations to our new members of the Board of Directors, and thanks to all members who participated in this smooth election.
Posted November 15 2009
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 5, 2009 to join us as we celebrate our 5th year, elect three new Board of Directors, and celebrate Kurban Bayrami with friends.
Date: Saturday, December 5th Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Place: South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine, CA 9 Truman Irvine, CA 92620
Event sponsorships are available. Please contact us at (949) 608-3402.
Posted November 2 2009
For the 5th consecutive year, OCTAA took its place among the 31 cultural exhibits representing the Turkish Republic and the Turkish culture at the City of Irvines Global Village Festival held at the Bill Barber Park on October 3, 2009. At this event, our aim was and has always been to represent Türkiye as a modern, secular, democratic Turkish Republic, its people, and its rich culture.
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Posted September 7 2009
Please join us at the 2009 Irvine Global Village Festival to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Irvine Community. It is a day planned for the entire family including many fun activities for the children....
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Posted September 7 2009
Please save the date: Oct 24, 2009 to celebrate the founding of Turkish Republic all together. Click the full story link below for the details of the event
If you want to sponsor table(s) at the Ball (and be listed in the program as the sponsor) please contact Ms. Vega Sankur.
Vega Sankur ATASC President vega.sankur@gmail.com
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Posted May 8 2009
Konsolosluk Duyurusu (AB 961 Kanun Tasarisi)
1. Kaliforniya Kamu Ihale Yasasi'ninda 1915 olaylari ile ilgili degisiklik ongoren ve kabul edilmesi halinde ulkemiz, sirketlerimiz, Turkiye ile is yapan firmalar ve Kaliforniya'daki Turk toplumu acisindan hukuki ve ticari alanda ciddi olumsuz...
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Posted January 10 2009
OCTAA's 4th anniversary event was celebrated on December 13th at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine, California. OCTAA members were proud to finish another year full of successful events for the Turkish-American Community living in Orange County....
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Posted January 8 2009
OCTAA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for six (6) Executive Committee positions for the 2009 term until Friday, January 16, 2009 at 5 pm. Click below for details.
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Posted January 2 2009
OCTAA's parent organization, ATASC, will hold elections for the ATASC Board on January 18 at Carson Doubletree Hotel...
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Posted December 19 2008
The Orange County Turkish School spring semester is coming up fast, and registrations are being accepted now. Visit the school website at www.octurkishschool.org for more information and to register. The OC Turkish School is open to all OCTAA membership and general public.
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Posted December 19 2008
Elections for the three vacant seats on the OCTAA Board of Directors were held at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine, CA on December 13, 2008 during OCTAAs 4th Anniversary Event. Esra Cosar, Dr. Kadir Dinc, and Halit Nejat Yakupoglu were elected to two-year terms....
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Posted December 12 2008
OCTAA is proud to announce the nominees for the 5th General Assembly meeting to be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. South Coast Chinese Cultural Center located at 9 Truman Irvine, CA 92620. At this meeting, we must elect three (3) members for the Board of Directors. The positions will be for two-year terms as described in our Constitution & Bylaws. All members are invited to participate and vote in person at the General Assembly Meeting during OCTAAs Anniversary event. Members may cast votes and speak to nominees from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Election results will be announced later during the event.
Click below for background information on the three nominees running for the three open positions on the board. We feel fortunate to be fielding such a dedicated and talented group of persons as nominees. However, please keep in mind that voting is not limited to these persons. Per our bylaws, other members in good standing may run from the floor as write-in candidates on the day of the election. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.
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Posted November 27 2008
In our continued efforts to help improve educational endeavors in Turkey, two chapter organizations of the Association of Turkish Americans of Southern California: OCTAA and TALL have launched a collaborative campaign to provide scholarships for academically gifted but economically disadvantaged college students to help them continue their higher education and realize their dreams. This project is designed to provide quality education for young women who face economic hardship and to give them the opportunity to become leaders in their own communities.
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Posted November 18 2008
In response to an e-mail titled Lutfen Sesimi Duyun (Please Hear My Voice!) we received from the Karacoban Sariveli Elementary school teacher Derya Incialan in October 2007, OCTAA, in collaboration with Bridge to Turkiye Fund (BTF), organized a fundraiser to support the immediate needs of the Karaçoban Sariveli Elementary School in Erzurum, Turkey. Our goal was to raise $3,000 in donations to help address some of the schools immediate needs. We came together as a community and exceeded our goal and raised $3,725 for this worthy cause....
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Posted November 9 2008
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13, 2008 to join us as we celebrate our 4th year, elect three new Board of Directors, and celebrate Kurban Bayrami with friends. More details will follow
Date: Saturday, December 13th Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Place: South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine, CA
Event sponsorships are available. Please contact us at (949) 608-3402.
Posted November 3 2008
You are invited to attend a special event co-sponsored by OCTAA, "Building Bridges From the Caspian to the Mediterranean: A Dialogue with the Consuls General of Azerbaijan, Israel & Turkey"
Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 7:30 pm University Synagogue, 3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612
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Posted October 23 2008
For the 4th consecutive year, OCTAA took its place among the 27 cultural exhibits representing Türkiye and the Turkish culture at the City of Irvines Annual Global Village Festival held at the Bill Barber Park on October 4, 2008. Our aim is to represent Türkiye as a modern Turkish Republic.
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Posted October 16 2008
OCTAA, in participation with TTP-OC and UCI TSA, is pleased to announce that our 1st Orange County Business Networking Event will be held on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 7pm at the University of California, Irvine campus.
We are pleased to host this joint event for all Turkish professionals and students, living in Southern California, who are interested in enhancing their professional network, get career advice, and find inspiration. Our goal is to energize the networking and entrepreneurial spirit of the Turkish-American community by providing a forum where we can meet each other and get inspired by the experiences of successful entrepreneurs in our community.
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Posted October 16 2008
An evening of Dance and Multi-Media Performance revealing the journey of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the creator and the father of Modern Turkey, from a historical, philosophical, and cultural aspect.
Saturday, November 8, 2008 6:30PM
UCI Student Center, Doheny Beach Corner of: West Peltason & Periera Drive Irvine, CA 92697
Posted September 21 2008
Make plans to travel the world at the City of Irvines Annual Global Village Festival on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park. Participate in the Walk for Unity pre-event activity from 8 a.m. 10 a.m., which is the first major fundraiser supporting the development of a Multicultural Center at the Great Park.
Please come support OCTAAs exhibit & help us promote our rich Turkish culture & heritage at this international festival! Our own OC Turkish School Folk Dancers will also be performing at this event. Raksat Al Zamaan Dance Troupe will again provide a wonderful attraction exhibiting the Turkish music and dance form at our booth. Bring your family and friends and have a wonderful time and experience Turkish Pride first hand.
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Posted August 19 2008
Why not spend a Saturday evening with the OCTAA friends at the beautiful Corona del Mar State Beach? Join us for our fourth annual summer beach bonfire event: Zafer Bayramı - Akdeniz Akşamları (Victory Day-Mediterranean Nights)! We'll have SUCUK-EKMEK, watermelon (KAPUZ), S'MORES for children, and soft drinks/water!
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 6-10pm CORONA DEL MAR STATE BEACH
We urge you to RSVP -- click here or call (949) 608-3402
Posted August 19 2008
We are gearing up for a whole new semester of full of fun and learning. We have already planned an active start with a full schedule of activities. On the 30th of August, we are kicking off our semester right with an evening social event. Bring your friends to OCTAAs annual bonfire event at the Corona del Mar State Beach and have a good time while registering for the new semester. On the September 6th, right before the first class, there will be another registration session for those who missed the bonfire event. However, you may register any time before the first day of school by completing a registration form and mailing to us with the required tuition.
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Posted February 25 2008
Come on out to the 2nd TSA event at UCI this year (courtesy of OCTAA):
What: TSA Movie Night: Crossing the Bridge -The Sound of Istanbul- When: WED. 2/27 @ 6:00 pm Where: The UCI Cross Cultural Center (by the UCI Starbuck's)
OCTAA will be providing fooood for the evening!
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Posted January 21 2008
OCTAA invites you to an evening of Turkish cinema, Saturday, February 9, 2008. The film will be shown at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine beginning at 7:00pm, with a social hour and refreshments at 6:00pm. Click below for more information.
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Posted January 18 2008
The Orange County Turkish School spring semester is coming up fast, and registrations are being accepted now. Click below for details, and visit the school website at www.octurkishschool.org for more information and to register. The OC Turkish School is open to all OCTAA membership and general public.
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Posted December 17 2007
In the spirit of the holidays, OCTAA has launched a charitable campaign to support various nonprofit organizations both locally and in Turkey. We have identified several worthy charitable projects to support. OCTAA Team will coordinate sending your 100% tax deductible donations to the charity project of your choice. Click below for details, then come back to the home page and click on the Donate button (at upper-right) to donate!
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Posted December 17 2007
The Honorable City of Irvine Mayor Beth Krom signed a Certificate of Recognition for the 84th Turkish Republic Day and commended ATASC/OCTAAs community outreach efforts. The Turkish-American community is proud to be a partner with the City of Irvine and looks forward to a lasting positive relationship.
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Posted December 17 2007
The Fourth Turkish Film Event jointly sponsored by the Irvine Multicultural Association (IMA) and Orange County Turkish American Association (OCTAA) was held on November 14, 2007 at the Irvine Civic Center Council Chambers.
Nearly 50 people attended this outreach event. Among the guests were members of IMA and other Irvine residents as well as members of the Turkish-American community in Orange County and in surrounding counties....
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Posted November 28 2007
In order to accomodate as many of our members' schedules as possible during this busy month, the immigration seminar has been postponed. We thank you for your interest and will notify you as soon as a new date has been set. Thank you!
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Posted November 18 2007
The OCTAA Board of Directors will elect qualified individuals to serve on OCTAA's Executive Committee at the next Board meeting to be held on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Azeri-American Cultural office in Irvine. Nominations to serve on the Executive Committee are due by November 23, 2007. Click below for details...
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Posted October 12 2007
OCTAA is proud to announce the nominees for the 4th General Assembly meeting to be held on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. South Coast Chinese Cultural Center located at 9 Truman Irvine, CA 92620.
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Posted October 9 2007
OCTAA did it again! On a beautiful August night at the Aliso Beach, 170 Turkish-Americans from Southern California gathered around a bonfire to celebrate OCTAAs 3rd annual Mediterranean Nights (Akdeniz Aksamlari) & Victory Day (30 Agustos Zafer Bayrami)....
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Posted October 1 2007
OCTAA invites you to celebrate Şeker Bayramı on October 13th, 2007 to remember one of our oldest traditions, and in the spirit of Bayram, we will also be supporting those children in our community who need our help!
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Posted September 28 2007
OCTAA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for two Board of Directors positions for the 2008-2010 term until Friday, October 5, 2007 at 5 pm.
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Posted September 20 2007
This year's movie will be Hokkabaz (The Magician), presented by the IMA and OCTAA. One night only - Nov 14, 2007. Free admission!
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Posted September 13 2007
Please join us at the 2007 Irvine Global Village Festival to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Irvine Community. It is a day planned for the entire family including many fun activities for the children....
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Posted September 6 2007
The OC Turkish School's Back-to-School Picnic and Fall Registration event will be held in Irvine this Saturday, Sept 8th! Food and soft drinks for the OC Turkish School Students and Parents...Games and fun activities for the entire family! Click below for details.
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Posted September 3 2007
OCTAA invites you to an evening of Turkish cinema, Friday, September 14, 2007. The film will be shown at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine beginning at 7:30pm, with a social mixer at 6:00pm. Click below for more information.
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Posted August 12 2007
The Orange County Turkish School fall semester is coming up fast, and registrations are being accepted now. Visit the school website at www.octurkishschool.org for more information and to register. The OC Turkish School is open to all OCTAA membership and general public.
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Posted July 30 2007
OCTAA invites you to our annual summer beach bonfire event: Akdeniz Akşamları (Mediterranean Nights) and 30 Ağustos Zafer Bayramı (Victory Day)! Well have SUCUK-EKMEK, watermelon, soft drinks/water, and MUSIC!!
Saturday, August 25th, 2007 6:30pm - 10:00pm Aliso Beach
Posted July 29 2007
One of OCTAAs most dedicated, active, and respected officers Cenap Biyikli has decided to spend the rest of his life in his home country Türkiye...
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Posted July 26 2007
Come watch the movie "The Bourne Ultimatum" with your friends from OCTAA on Wednesday evening, August 8. The movie starts at 7:30 pm, but before that we will be meeting at Yard House at the Irvine Spectrum for drinks (about 6:00 pm).
OCTAA will provide discounted movie tickets ($8.00 per person)!
For a fun night together lets meet at Yard House (directions) on 08.08.07 (Wednesday) at 6 pm.
Posted June 1 2007
Orange County Turkish School celebrated its first Childrens Day festivities on April 21st, 2007 at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine, California. More than 100 guests attended this joyful event.
Program began with co-presenters Cenap Biyiklis and Melis Kocyigits welcoming remarks. Melis opened the festivities with a famous quote by Ataturk "To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me... The event continued with singing the Turkish National Anthem with participation from the audience followed by students saying the Türk Andı, a recitation that is similar to the US Pledge of Allegience. The program continued with our School Director Aysu Tazebays presentation on Ataturks address to the youth, his love for children, schools mission and background, and the meaning of April 23rd Childrens Day. She completed her presentation by thanking all of the volunteers, students, parents and the sponsors for their invaluable contributions to the event.
Posted May 1 2007
Come to OCTAA's annual Memorial Day Picnic! We'll have great Turkish food, games for kids, Tavla tournament, picnic games and more! The picnic will be held in Irvine on May 20th.
You can RSVP now on-line here. People who RSVP in advance will be given priority when food is served, so sign up!
Location: Colonel Bill Barber Park in Irvine 4 Civic Center Plaza Shelter-picnic area 3 and Shelter 4 Located at the corner of Barranca Parkway and Harvard.
Posted April 23 2007
Please plan to attend TURKCUP'07, the 2nd-Annual Turkish Soccer Tournament, being held Saturday, May 5th in Carlsbad. OCTAA Team will be defending our title as champions from last year's tournament. We hope to see you at this fun event!
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Posted April 13 2007
SAVE THE DATE! OCTAA's 3rd Annual 19 Mayıs Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı & Memorial Day Picnic will take place Sunday, May 20th, at Colonel Bill Barber Park in Irvine.
Event sponsorships are available. Please contact us at (949) 608-3402.
Posted March 17 2007
OCTAA is organizing our first Bowling Tournament, to be held on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Irvine Lanes. Teams of four are needed - please RSVP by March 22. Click below for details.
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Posted March 17 2007
You are cordially invited to OC Turkish School's 1st International Children's Day fundraiser, with festivities filled with live music, songs, poems, a special play by our students, fun children's activities, and special guest performances!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, Irvine
Sponsorships and food donations are needed! Click below for details.
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Posted March 17 2007
You're invited to the IMA Monthly Social on April 4, 2007 in Irvine. April's topic will be Explore Türkiye by OCTAA, featuring an overview of Turkey's rich history & cultural heritage. Admission is FREE. Click below for more information.
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Posted January 16 2007
We began our second year of operations with goals to expand the organization and to continue to identify initiatives to better serve the Turkish-American community in Orange County. While organizing events, fundraisers, and projects during our second year, we made every effort to stay consistent with the mission and objectives as well as the specific goals we established for the organization in 2006.
Outgoing OCTAA President Sevda Küpoğlu Aleckson is proud to present the key accomplishments we realized together during 2006.
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Posted January 4 2007
OCTAA invites you to an evening of Turkish cinema, Friday, January 19, 2007. The film will be shown at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine beginning at 7:30pm. Click below for more information.
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Posted December 29 2006
The Orange County Turkish School spring semester is coming up fast, and registrations are being accepted now. Visit the school website at www.octurkishschool.org for more information and to register. The OC Turkish School is open to all OCTAA membership and general public.
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Posted December 11 2006
The Third Turkish Film Event jointly sponsored by the Irvine Multicultural Association (IMA) and Orange County Turkish American Association (OCTAA) was held on November 8, 2006 at the Irvine Civic Center Council Chambers.
Nearly 70 people attended this outreach event. Among the guests were members of IMA and other Irvine residents as well as members of the Turkish-American community in Orange County and in surrounding counties....
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Posted December 8 2006
OCTAA has presented Cagdas Yasami Destekleme Dernegi [Association in Support of Contemporary Living (ÇYDD)] a donation for $1500 to benefit the Baba Beni Okula Gonder girls educational campaign...
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Posted November 30 2006
OCTAA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for six Executive Committee positions for the 2007 term until Friday, December 8, 2006, at 5 pm.
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Posted November 15 2006
OCTAA member Serra Aladag recently organized a Turkish table with Yagmur Fingerhut and Gunsel Gunsor at Chapman University's International Food Fair. They won 4th place! See her story and photos here...
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Posted October 31 2006
If you are thinking of becoming a member of OCTAA or if it is time to renew - now is the time! We're counting on YOU to participate in our community!
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Posted October 21 2006
Reservations are now being taken for ATASC's annual Republic Day Ball, being held Saturday, November 4th, on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Entertainment by the groundbreaking group CEMALI and Kybele Dance Theater.
Reservations are being taken until October 28th. Click below for more information!
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Posted October 16 2006
Join us on Sunday, November 12, 2006 as we celebrate our 2nd year and look forward to all of the possibilities in the years to come.
We will be spending a wonderful day together at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center in Mission Viejo with authentic Turkish tas kebap & pilav, music, dancing, and more fun activities for all! The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Event sponsorships are available. Please RSVP by Friday, November 3rd, 2006 by clicking here or by calling (949) 608-3402.
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Posted October 12 2006
Orhan Pamuk of Turkey has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Swedish Academy said, "In the quest for the melancholic soul of his native city, (Pamuk) has discovered new symbols for the clash and interlacing of cultures." Click below for more...
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Posted October 8 2006
OCTAA and the Irvine Multicultural Assocation invite you to attend a FREE showing of the acclaimed Turkish film Babam ve Oğlum (My Father and My Son), at the Irvine Civic Center Wedneday, November 8th.
The program begins with an introduction by OCTAA, followed by the showing of the film and then an opportunity for discussion. Light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited to 200, first-come, first-served!
Posted October 8 2006
It was another proud day for Türkiye and the Turkish-American community on September 16th in Irvine, California. OCTAAs participation at the Global Village Festival was yet another success. The festival this year was fantastic! It was the best one yet...
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Posted October 5 2006
You're invited to attend Turkish Friendship Day festivities in Santa Barbara, October 29th. Free admission. Live entertainment, Turkish food, and more...
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Posted October 4 2006
On a beautiful August night at the Aliso Beach, 170 Turkish-Americans from Southern California gathered around a bonfire to celebrate OCTAAs 2nd annual Mediterranean Nights (Akdeniz Aksamlari) & Victory Day (30 Agustos Zafer Bayrami)....
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Posted October 1 2006
OCTAA's Orange County Turkish School held its first day of classes on September 30th. The Orange County Register covered the event, and you can read their article here!
For more information about the School, click the link in the menu above, or visit their website at www.octurkishschool.org.
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Posted September 27 2006
The new OC Turkish School holds its first classes on September 30! The class for adults is already full, and we have just a few slots remaining open in our Children I and II class rooms.
Please join us for a brief opening ceremony in Rooms 109 and 110 at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th. We look forward to seeing you at our communitys historic event this Saturday! Click below for more information...
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Posted September 24 2006
It's time to celebrate Ramazan! Visit our Ramazan page for information about this special time of the year, including local times for observance.
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Posted September 14 2006
Serra's in Studio City will host "Turkish Night with Burcu," the best of Turkish classic & pop music, on Saturday, Sept. 16...
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Posted September 14 2006
Join us for a special evening of Turkish cinema as we screen "Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü?" on Friday evening, September 22nd, in Irvine. Click below for more information.
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Posted September 14 2006
Opening day is fast approaching for the new Orange County Turkish School, and classes are filling up rapidly. Click below for the latest news, presented in Turkish and English.
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Posted September 6 2006
Please join us at the 5th annual Irvine Global Village Festival to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Irvine Community. It is a day planned for the entire family including many fun activities for the children....
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Posted September 5 2006
We are pleased to inform you that the Turkish Cultural Foundation has awarded a $2,500 start-up grant for the establishment of our community school which will begin operating on September 30th, 2006 in Irvine, California....
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Posted August 30 2006
Our membership drive is in full swing - if you are thinking of becoming a member of OCTAA or if it is time to renew - now is the time! Check out these great benefits during our membership drive of August, 2006...
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Posted August 22 2006
Don't miss East Side Story at the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, August 24-25, performed by the Istanbul National Ballet! Tickets available now...
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Posted August 22 2006
Come celebrate the art of Oriental/Belly Dance at the 5th Annual Oriental Nights dance show. It will be held this Friday, August 25th at Saddleback College (McKinney Theater) at 7:30pm. This year, our special guest is Nourhan Sharif of NYC who will be performing and teaching workshops throughout the weekend.
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Posted July 25 2006
Last year, with your generous support, we were able to send 72 books to build a library for 30 Agustos Ilk Okulu (Elementary School) in Van, Turkey. Here is an update (in Turkish)...
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Posted July 20 2006
OCTAA invites you to our annual summer beach bonfire event: Akdeniz Akşamları (Mediterranean Nights) & Zafer Bayrami (Victory Day)! We'll have SUCUK-EKMEK, hot dogs, watermelon (KARPUZ), SMORES for children, soft drinks/water, and LIVE MUSIC!
Posted June 7 2006
OCTAA community celebrated 19 Mayis Atatürkü Anma, Genclik ve Spor Bayrami (May 19th Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day) and Memorial Day at the beautiful Colonel Bill Barber Park in Irvine on May 21st. Cool weather did not stop 150 guests who joined together and celebrated our rich culture and heritage at our second annual picnic event.
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Posted May 31 2006
The Turkish General Consulate, Office of the Undersecretariat for Foreign Trade, has requested that we forward the following information to you.
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Posted May 23 2006
On a beautiful Saturday recently, the Orange County Turkish American Association supported a fantastic philanthropy organized by the ladies of Pi Beta Phi at UC Irvine called ArrowDaze. This all-day speed soccer tournament was held on May 13th at the Anteater Recreation Center fields at UCI.
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Posted May 22 2006
On May 6, OCTAA proudly hosted a free book signing and promotional event for the #1-selling book Tales from the Expat Harem, featuring editors Ms. Anastasia M. Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gökmen. Held at the UCI Alumni House in Irvine, California, we were honored to arrange one of their many presentations of their nationwide tour.
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Posted May 18 2006
We recently asked for your opinions about forming a Turkish Cultural & Educational School/Center in Orange County, and the results are in! The overwhelming majority think that such a facility is much needed in Orange County, and would support this program through active participation, sponsorship, and volunteerism. Read on for more on this exciting project...
Posted May 14 2006
OCTAA congratulates the winner of this year's Turkish Superleague: Galatasaray SK. Coming in 2nd and 3rd were Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş...
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Posted May 14 2006
Come to OCTAA's annual Memorial Day Picnic! We'll have great Turkish food, games for kids, Tavla tournament, picnic games and more! The picnic will be held in Irvine on May 21st.
You can RSVP now on-line here. People who RSVP in advance will be given priority when food is served, so sign up!
For more information about the picnic, please click below.
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Posted May 1 2006
Come and cheer for the OCTAA Soccer Team at the 8th Annual "ArrowDaze" Soccer Tournament on May 13th at UCI organized by the ladies of Pi Beta Phi.
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Posted March 9 2006
Please mark your calendars to attend a special event promoting Turkish literature: Tales from the Expat Harem: Foreign Women in Modern Turkey. Anastasia Ashman and Jennifer Gökmen, the editors of this best-selling anthology, will be visiting from Turkey this May, and OCTAA is sponsoring a special bookreading/signing and discussion with them!
Posted March 3 2006
We are conducting a survey to learn community interest in a Turkish school in Orange County. Your input is needed! Please participate...
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Posted February 27 2006
We are happy to report to you that we have received confirmation that all of the books we purchased in Turkey have arrived at the Tunca Uras Elementary School. Teacher Yakup Tekintangaç has sent us recent photos from their reading classes we thought you would enjoy seeing....
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Posted February 22 2006
The Turkish American community in Orange County is proud of Tuğba Karademir and wishes her a successful performance during the long program at the Winter Olympics in Torino.
Posted February 18 2006
We are looking for someone to serve as OCTAA's Executive Secretary. This person will serve an important role in OCTAA and we need your help.
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Posted February 9 2006
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents a special world music concert: FROM IRELAND TO ISTANBUL, with Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul and featuring the world-renowned pride of Turkey, master percussionist BURHAN ÖÇAL!
Orange County Performing Arts Center Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 7pm
OCTAA invites the attending guests to join us at the Morton's Steak Restaurant & Bar across from South Coast Plaza immediately following the concert. We will have an opportunity to meet with Mr. Burhan Ocal after the concert.
Posted January 11 2006
ATAA and TUSIAD are taking applications for 8-week internships to work in the offices of congress members and ATAA in June-July 2006...
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Posted January 9 2006
We are pleased to report to you that, as promised, we have completed the book drive that was started in October by donating 214 books to Tunca Uras Elementary School in Van, Turkey to help build a school/community library....
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Posted December 18 2005
What an amazing year this has been for the Turkish-American community in Orange County! As our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk said on the 10th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic: Az zamanda çok ve büyük işler yaptık! We have accomplished many and great tasks in a short time. I truly believe, as a very young organization, we have accomplished many great things together....
Posted December 15 2005
OCTAA is accepting nominations for 6 Executive Committee positions for the 2006 term until Monday, Jan 9. We encourage you to run for these rewarding positions and to join the OCTAA team!
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Posted December 12 2005
Sevda K. Aleckson and Ahmet Atahan were elected to OCTAA's Board of Directors at the General Assembly meeting on December 3, 2005....
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Posted November 29 2005
You can join the OCTAA Board of Directors and make a difference in your community. The election will be held at our member event on December 3rd.
Mark your calendars for December 3, 2005 to join us as we celebrate our 1st year and as we look forward to all of the possibilities in the years to come.
We will be spending a wonderful day together at the Turtle Rock Community Center in Irvine with authentic Turkish kurufasulye & pilav, music and dancing, and more fun activities for all! The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and food will be served between 1 and 3 p.m.
A special gift drawing will be held for new OCTAA members who join on-line or at the event!
Sponsorships are available. Please RSVP by November 30th, 2005 online by clicking here, by calling (949) 608-3402, or by contacting Cenap Biyikli at cenap.biyikli@octaa.org.
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Posted November 23 2005
The Second Turkish Film Event jointly sponsored by the Irvine Multicultural Association and OCTAA was held on November 12, 2005 at the Irvine Civic Center Council Chamber. Nearly 100 people attended this outreach event...
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Posted November 7 2005
Thanks to member participation, OCTAA has donated $600.00 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The donation is the result of quick response from our community members and 100% matching of the donations by OCTAA.
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Posted November 1 2005
UPDATED: Word has come from Friends of Anatolia that the Sarikoy School project has been completed! You may remember that OCTAA's effort to raise money for this cause was a great success, with $1,410 raised among our friends and members.
Click below for the latest information, and to see a letter Friends of Anatolia sent to us in recognition of OCTAA's contribution.
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Posted October 22 2005
OCTAA and the Irvine Multicultural Assocation invite you to attend a FREE showing of the acclaimed Turkish film Eğreti Gelin (Borrowed Bride), at the Irvine Civic Center TODAY, Saturday, November 12.
The program begins with an introduction by OCTAA, followed by the showing of the film and then an opportunity for discussion. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited to 200, first-come, first-served!
Posted October 12 2005
OCTAA is organizing a fund to provide much-needed books for Tunca Uras Elementary School in Turkey. You can make a difference in the lives of these disadvantaged students - please join us in this important effort.
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Posted September 29 2005
Emrah Ozkaya, one of the talented musicians who performed at OCTAA's beach bonfire, will be playing in Irvine on Friday evening!
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Posted September 27 2005
With a colorful harem scene as their backdrop, 25 dancers and musicians presented an evening of dance and music representing the many cultures affecting and coming out of the Ottoman Empire. OCTAA was there, and brings to you this report on the show....
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Posted September 19 2005
As part of our mission to introduce the Turkish culture in our community, OCTAA proudly hosted a one-of-a-kind concert by the Ahenk Duo consisting of well-known young Turkish musicians Derya Türkan (classical kemenche) and Murat Aydemir (tanbur) here in Orange County On September 6....
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Posted September 17 2005
Our community members have exceeded our expectations once again. Nearly 250 guests came to enjoy OCTAAs first bonfire event in Laguna Beach. Everyone enjoyed seeing their friends and making new ones while having sucuk/ekmek, kisir and karpuz....
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Posted September 8 2005
Tina Enheduanna presents Oriental Nights 2005, an annual dance presentation celebrating the Art of Oriental Dance. Pieces range from oriental to folkloric dance and music that is inspired by a variety of cultures and nationalities that were touched by Ottoman Empire rule.
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Posted September 7 2005
OCTAA has organized a fundraising drive for the community members to allow them to contribute to a relief effort for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Donations will be made to the American Red Cross who are providing emergency shelter, food, water and other critical assistance....
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Posted September 6 2005
These entertainers will be performing in southern California soon - don't miss your chance to see them!
HALIL KARADUMAN - Solo Kanun Concert Series October 8 at Newport Beach Marina
SERDAR ORTAC October 15 at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
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Posted August 19 2005
The 6th "Stationery Donation Campaign --Including Your Letters" has been launched by Aktif Dağıtım. This important campaign provides basic stationery needs to poor students living in Turkey.
Click here to see a brief presentation (in Turkish), and click below for more information.
Posted August 18 2005
OCTAA & Golden Horn Productions are very pleased to announce a unique concert by Ahenk Duo consisting of renowned musicians Derya Türkan and Murat Aydemir. This is a rare opportunity in the United States to hear these master musicians live in concerts.
You can RSVP on-line by clicking here. Please see complete details about this event by clicking below.
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Posted August 11 2005
OCTAA invites you to our first summer beach bonfire event: Akdeniz Akşamları (Mediterranean Nights)! We'll have SUCUK-EKMEK, hot dogs, KISIR, watermelon (KARPUZ), SMORES for children, soft drinks/water, and LIVE MUSIC!
Posted August 3 2005
Irvine mayor Beth Krom sends her thanks to OCTAA for participating in the recent Fourth Annual Irvine Global Village Festival.
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Posted July 21 2005
The City of Irvine produced a 19-minute video documenting the 2005 Irvine Global Village Festival. Click here to visit their site, then look for the video entitled "Global Village 2005 Special."
California Turkish Times writes about our participation in the Irvine Global Village Festival; click here to read the article (in English).
Mezun USA writes about one of our Manti Party fundraisers held in Laguna Beach; click here to read the article (in Turkish).
Posted June 20 2005
OCTAA has successfully held its first picnic at the beautiful Colonel Bill Barber Park in Irvine on May 29th. More than 150 guests spent an enjoyable 5 hours at the picnic event.
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Posted June 15 2005
We recently became aware that an elementary school within the Irvine Unified School District subscribes to a classroom periodical designed specifically for 4th graders which includes inaccurate and defamatory remarks about Turks in the late 19th century.
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Posted June 12 2005
It was a proud day for Türkiye and Turkish Americans on Saturday, June 11th. Our organizations participation at the Global Village Festival in Irvine was an outstanding success! Click below for complete info and photos.
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Posted May 24 2005
OCTAA is proud to announce the results of the Ortakoy Geceleri: Manti Fundraiser Events held on May 6th and 13th at the GGs Café in Laguna Beach, California.
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Posted May 14 2005
Please join us on Saturday, June 11th for the Fourth Annual Irvine Global Village Festival in the beautiful new Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, directly next to the Irvine Civic Center.
The OCTAA team will participate as an exhibitor at this event to educate the greater community about Turkish culture, history, and traditions....
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Posted May 10 2005
The Turkish American Ladies League, a chapter of ATASC, invites you to an evening cruise in Bosphorus on the Pacific! On Sunday, June 5, set sail from Newport Beach for a 4.5-hour cruise aboard a 100' yacht. 3 fabulous courses of Turkish cuisine, raffle & surprises, and more!
Please RSVP by May 28. Click below for details.
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Posted May 5 2005
Come to OCTAA's first Memorial Day - Hoşgeldin Yaz Picnic! We'll have great Turkish food, games for kids, Tavla tournament, picnic games and more! The picnic will be held in Irvine on May 29th.
For more information about the picnic, please click below.
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Posted May 4 2005
The consulate's new address is 6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite: 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90048.Tel: 323 655 8832Fax: 323 655 8681www.e-konsolosluk.net
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Posted April 29 2005 Update: Reservations are now closed! We thank you for your overwhelming interest and look forward to seeing you at the party!
Please Join the OCTAA Family & Friends for a Night of Good Eats, Turkish Music & Sohbet! The party will take place at GG's Café & Bistro in Laguna Beach.
Click below for more information about this event.
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Posted April 26 2005
OCTAA and the UCI TSA recently co-sponsored a concert by renowned pianist Gülsin Onay in Irvine. Learn how this event benefited the survivors of last December's tsunami....
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Posted April 25 2005
Desperate Hours, the acclaimed documentary of Turkey's rescue of thousands of Jews in WWII, will be shown at a special screening in Irvine.
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Posted April 23 2005
You are cordially invited to attend the annual 23 Nisan festivities to be held at the ATASC School in Long Beach on Sunday, April 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This year, OCTAA Executive Committee Members are collaborating with our principle organization ATASC to make this event a memorable one, especially for children. OCTAA is sponsoring many of the fun activities at this event. We hope you can join us in celebrating this important Turkish national holiday commemorating the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly in 1920 and the future of the new Republic of Turkey which was dedicated to children by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk....
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Posted April 23 2005
CSU Long Beach will host their 3rd Annual Turkish Night, Friday, April 29th. Live Turkish music, dancing, and food will be featured.
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Posted April 12 2005
You are cordially invited to attend the showing of the latest film in the OCTAA Film Series. This is your opportunity to watch hard-to-find Turkish films (with English subtitles) with your friends, family, and neighbors.
Film title: VIZONTELE TUUBA
This film will be shown at the Crystal Cove Room in the Student Center at the University of California at Irvine (UCI). Refreshments will be provided before the film begins.
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Posted April 12 2005
See the 20th Annual Linda Vista Multicultural Fair & Parade, Saturday, April 23, 2004 between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Group Anatolia will also be in the parade and give a concert on the Community Stage....
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Posted March 20 2005
The Turkish American Ladies League cordially invites you to their Annual Black and White Ball, honoring International Childrens Day!
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Posted March 20 2005
Responding to the plea of a desperate school teacher in Turkey, OCTAA and the Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Turkish American Association are joining forces to raise money to buy books for needy schools in Turkey. Please consider contributing to this meaningful project, helping children realize their dreams. Read on to see how this important effort came about and what we are doing about it.
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Posted March 13 2005
Muazzez Ersoy will perform at two dinner concerts this April: in Irvine on April 8 and in Universal City on April 9. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ATASC chapters ATASC-SD, LATAA and OCTAA - Please indicate your chapter membership when you call.
UPDATE: OCTAA Members will save 20% at the Irvine concert! If you aren't a member of OCTAA yet, you can join now and still receive the discount.
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Posted March 7 2005
The most poignant off-beat comedy of the year, STANDING BY, directed by aClan bates buyukturkoglu, opens Thursday, March 20 at the Matrix Theater.
There will be a special LATAA Gala on Saturday, March 26, with wine and appetizers after the play. A portion of the proceeds will benefit LATAA.
For tickets, call the Matrix at (323) 852-1445, or call Leslie Bates for information at (818) 752-4884. Click below for details.
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Posted March 7 2005
In spite of the pouring rain, more than one hundred people showed up at the Bowers Museum for this special community outreach joint event sponsored by TALL, Turkish American Ladies League and OCTAA. Read Sibel Cayir's review of the event here.
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Posted February 21 2005
Popular Turkish singer ARTO will perform at Avo's Bistro in Costa Mesa this Friday, February 25, and at Studio City on February 26. Time is short, so make your reservations today by calling Funda Oguz at (310) 569-3638.
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Posted February 12 2005
The Turkish American Ladies League (TALL) and OCTAA cordially invite you to a special community outreach joint event: ASHURA DAY, benefiting the Afghanistan Girls School Project of Solace International. Money will be raised for this important cause through the sale of LEYLA dolls and books (pictured above) from the popular American Girl series. You'll also be treated to talks by author Ms. Alev Lytle Croutier, who wrote the companion book that is included with the doll, and Mr. Nathaniel York, founder of Solace International. Finally, Ashura Pudding will be served to celebrate Ashura Day!
This event will be held at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on Sunday, February 20, 2005. The event is free, after museum admission.
Please click below for more information.
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Posted February 12 2005
This month's Turkish movie is Neredesin Firuze, a musical comedy from 2004. Shown in Turkish with English subtitles at the UCI Crystal Cove Room on Saturday, February 26, 2005.
Ticket sales will begin on-site at 6:30pm, and the film will start at 7pm. The movie run time is 2 hours, 13 minutes.
Donations are $3 for students/seniors/children, $5 for members, and $8 for the general public. Free refreshments will be served in the lobby.
This film is being presented by OCTAA and UCI's Turkish Students Association.
Plesse click below for movie info and directions.
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Posted February 12 2005
On January 30, OCTAA and the UCI Turkish Students Association (TSA) proudly co-sponsored a classical piano concert by an internationally renowned pianist Gülsin Onay held at the UCI Crystal Cove Room in Irvine, California. Orange County was one of Gulsin Onay’s three concerts in Southern California to reach out to the Turkish-American community....
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Posted January 21 2005
OCTAA proudly presents Internationally-Acclaimed Classical Pianist and Turkish State Artist Gülsin Onay, performing at UCI on January 30th. Enjoy the rare experience of listening to an international master pianist in Orange County.
Reservations are essential. Buy your tickets on-line now by clicking HERE. A portion of the concert event proceeds shall benefit the Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund.
Posted January 20 2005
OCTAA and the USABDA Orange County Chapter invite you to a special Valentines Dance on Friday, February 11th, at the Avant Garde Ballroom in Newport Beach.
A class will be given at 8pm, followed by social dancing from 9pm-midnight. There will be special refreshments and entertainment including the Rakissat Al Zaman Middle Eastern Dance Troupe!
Posted January 16 2005
ATASC Long Beach Community School 23 Ocak 2004, Pazar 12:00 AM ile 5:00 PM arası
Birlik ve beraberliğimizi, kardeşlik ve dostluğumuzu en sıcak şekilde hissetmek ve mübarek Kurban Bayramımızı bir araya gelip bayramlaşarak kutlamak amacıyla Güney Kaliforniyalı dostlarımıza....
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Posted January 10 2005
LATAA and Giana Entertainment Present a Valentine Special with EBRU GŰNDEŞ, Live at the ORPHEUM THEATER in Downtown Los Angeles.
Posted December 23 2004
We are deeply touched and inspired by the enthusiasm, support and encouragement exhibited by our community members for our new Chapter organization. There are so many people to THANK for the amazing success of this event...
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Posted December 19 2004
If you were there (and who wasn't?) you already know that our first social event was a tremendous success!
There are many thanks to go around, but it must be said that this event was a reflection of the very best of our community: friendship and generosity, high spirits and camaraderie, all on display and in such abundance.
"Happy is he who calls himself a Turk." Indeed. And fortunate is he who is a friend of a Turk, too.
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Posted December 19 2004 Today's the Day! Please join us TODAY at our FREE Inaugural & Get Acquainted Social Event in Mission Viejo!
Enjoy popular Turkish tunes and special guest performances by Grup Nostalji, Rakissat Al Zaman Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, Capadokia Folk Dancers of Anatolia, and OC's own Turkish Classical and Folk Music Choir. We'll have refreshments & hors d'oeuvres, raffle prizes, and fun activities and surprises for our young members.
Posted December 11 2004
A columnnist from Mezun.com attended a recent OCTAA movie night at UCI. Here is her article, in Turkish, reprinted with kind permission.
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Posted December 9 2004
OCTAA is now accepting nominations for the position of Treasurer. This officer serves on both the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. Nominations are open until December 17th at 5p.m. Please click below for details.
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Posted December 1 2004
ATASC's San Diego chapter invites you to attend their 2nd Annual New Year's Eve Party at the Hilton Del Mar. Featured entertainers will include 2 Live Bands playing Turkish Classical & Pop Music, 4 DJs, 2 Belly Dancers, a Raffle and surpises! Click below for more information.
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Posted November 23 2004
OCTAA is proud to present the second in its series of Turkish films shown locally to benefit the Turkish American community. This time we will be showing a comedy, 'HABABAM SINIFI Merhaba' (2004) (The Class of Chaos), on the evening of December 3rd in Irvine. Please click below for details.
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Posted November 23 2004
ATASC's Los Angeles chapter, LATAA, invites you to attend their New Year's Eve Champagne Gala at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza. Featured entertainers will include Ati with Okan Okan Band, and a Russian Dance Ensemble.
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Posted November 15 2004
OCTAA and the Irvine Multicultural Assocation invite you to attend a FREE showing of the acclaimed Turkish film Uzak (Distant), at the Irvine Civic Center tomorrow, November 16.
The program begins with an introduction by OCTAA, followed by the showing of the film and then an opportunity for discussion. Turkish refreshments will be provided.
We hope you can join us! Click below for more information.
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Posted November 11 2004
OCTAA extends its appreciation and thanks to Funda Oguz and the organizing committee for a successful Ball. Every aspect of the event including the location, dinner, center pieces and the entertainment by Muazzez Ersoy, surprise guest entertainer Arto, and Ati, made it a memorable evening for all.
OCTAA President Sevdâ Aleckson took some photos and has posted them on our website at www.octaa.org/republic. Have a look!
Posted November 9 2004
The Turkish Student Association (TSA) at the University of California at Irvine (UCI) will be showing a documentary film about Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. His leadership and guidance to the burgeoning Turkish Republic were as pivotal as similar contributions by Washington and Madison to this country. ...
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Posted October 22 2004
OCTAA will set up an exhibition booth at the INTERNATIONAL TWILIGHT DINNER EVENT in Mission Viejo, tonight, Friday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m.
An evening of multi-cultural treats to tantalize the senses!
Click below for directions. Please join us and support your organization!
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Posted October 6 2004
Join us this year at the 2004 Republic Day Ball! The Ball will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Beach.
We will be joined this year by feature entertainer MUAZZEZ ERSOY. ATI and Turkish Music in L.A. will also appear.
Remember, as a member of OCTAA you'll save $25 off admission when you reserve your place before October 25th. If you aren't a member yet, now's the perfect time to join and enjoy the benefits of membership! Click below for event details and RSVP form.
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Posted October 5 2004
New OCTAA President Sevda K. Aleckson has written a letter to welcome all present and future members of the Association...
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Posted September 27 2004
At a meeting of the OCTAA Board of Directors on September 22, 2004, the Executive Committee members were elected. Information about the new officers will be posted as it becomes available. Meanwhile, please join us in welcoming aboard OCTAA's first Executive Committee:
Sevda Kupoglu Aleckson, President
Ihsan Cemal Balat, Executive Vice President
Sezen Tumer, Treasurer
Cenap Biyikli, Executive Secretary
Burcu Kayiran, Social Events Chair
Aydin Aksoy, Membership Chair
We would like to thank everyone for their interest and willingness to help OCTAA grow. We look forward to working with all of you!
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Posted September 21 2004
A new page on the website is available here that will give you details about the OCTAA Board of Directors as well as information about past and future Board meetings.
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Posted September 14 2004
The newly elected OCTAA Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting to elect the OCTAA Executive Committee on September 22, 2004. If you are interested in any of the Executive Committee positions listed below, please e-mail your resume to election@octaa.orgno later than September 21, 2004. Please remember to indicate on your resume which Executive Committee position you are interested in.
Available Executive Committee positions are as follows:
Posted September 13 2004
OCTAA held its first General Assembly Meeting on September 12, 2004 in Irvine, marking the launch of this new chapter of ATASC. Read on to find out the results of the election and see photos of the meeting...
Posted September 11 2004
OCTAA will hold its first General Assembly Meeting on September 12, 2004 in Irvine. Please plan to attend and support the launch of this new chapter of ATASC!
