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Navratri Events On Two Days

ATLANTA

Several Indian American organizations including IACA, ICRC and AVS, are joining hands to host the Navratri events on October 15 and 16 here.

With live music by Raj Pandya Group, the evening will have garba and dandiya raas. Festivities begin at 8 pm.

Events are scheduled at Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 418 Armour Circle, Midtown Atlanta.

Admission is free for IACA members; otherwise, it costs $ five per person per day. Children are admitted free.

For information, contact Raman Patel, (770) 433-9798, raman1998@aol.com; Raju Kotak, (770) 972-6061, raju@wownow.com

Dealing With Batterers

ATLANTA

A series of free workshops for South Asian Women to learn, share, and celebrate their journeys is being organized by Raksha.

"Note these meetings are meant for women who want to either offer support or provide support to other women," one of the organizers said. The event is on October 10, 1999 from 1 pm to 4 pm, training is offered to deal with batterers.

Between October 11 and 15, there will be a free training course for volunteers and community members who interested in working with batterers or learning more why people batter.

It is free for Raksha volunteers.

For more information, contact Aparna, (404) 876-0670; appa@mindspring.com

If you would like to post any information about forthcoming events or community happenings, please email the details to bettypais@aol.com

Information and photographs can also be mailed to Betty Pais at 87-52 108th Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill, NY 11418-2229, USA.

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