Upcoming Events
Sports Day 2012
Date: Sunday March 25th 2012
Location: Archbishop Romero Catholic
Secondary School
99 Humber Boulevard
Toronto, M6N 2H4
Time: Noon - 6:00 pm
Fees: $3 for Single sport
$5 for Two sports
$8 for Three sports
$10 for Four sports
KST will provide Shuttle Cocks and Table Tennis balls.
Participants will need to bring their own rackets.
To Register:
Please follow this link. Click Here
OR
Please email Renuka Prasad at rpe1970@gmail.com or call 416-843-8351
OR
Register on site! @ KST Registration Counter.
Registration will be closed at 2:15 pm.
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Yugadi 2012
Date: Saturday April 7th 2012
Location: Michael Power Catholic High School
105 Eringate Drive, Etobicoke, M9C 3Z7
Time: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Online registration for cultural program presentation on Yugadi: CLOSED
Please stay tuned for more details
Recent Events
Cultural Day 2012
Date: Sunday February 12th 2012
Location: Brebeuf College School
211 Steeles Ave E, Toronto
M2M 3Y6
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Yakshagana, Odissi, Bharatanatya, Bollywood and more...Cultural Day like never before!
Online registration for cultural program presentation on Cultural Day: CLOSED
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New Immigrant Day
Date: Saturday January 14th 2012
Location: Etobicoke Civic Center
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Agenda: 2:00 - 2:30 - Inroduction
2:30 - 2:40 - Networking by Pramod Joshi
2:40 - 2:50 - Settlement & Accommodation by Ragu Kattinakere
2:50 - 3:00 - Sports & Active Lifestyle by Renuka Prasad
3:00 - 3:10 - Education & Volunteering by Hemant Kumar
3:10 - 4:00 - Open Q&A
4:00 - 5:00 - Food, Socializing and Vote of Thanks
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Casino Rama Trip
Date: Sunday December 18th 2011
Pick-Up: 9 AM at Mississauga Square One
10 AM at Hwy 7 & 400 parking lot
Scheduled Arrival time to Casino Rama 11:30 / Departure 16:30
[Group must stay 5 hours]
Group Incentive Offer: $10 Coin (= 200 bonus points)
Please bring Valid Government issued photo Id. This is the requirement to receive the incentive.
For Free Coach - Minimum 40 people for 55 seats highway coach $20 per-empty-seat charge apply under 40 people.
KST must meet obligation of 40 seats.
Please confirm by email or calling Renuka Prasad.
$20 charge applies to all cancelled after December 10th (only in the case KST doesn't meet obligation of 40 seats).
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Naada Habba - 2011
Date: Saturday November 5th, 2011 from 3 - 10:30 PM
Location: Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
2 St. Andrews Boulevard, Etobicoke, M9R1V8 (See map below)
Dinner 5:15 - 6:45 pm in Cafeteria
Cultural Programs 6:45 - 10:45 pm in Auditorium
Dance 10:30 - 11:30 in Cafeteria
The theme for Naada Habba is "Folklore - The treasure from the land"
Recently Kannada Literature world got another Jnyan Peetha Award. Dr.Kambar got the award for his outstanding literary work. Dr. Kambar's focus was on Jaanapada. To take pride in this award, let's celebrate Jaanapada at our Naada Habba. The theme is "ಜಾನಪದ-ನೆಲದ ಮರೆಯ ನಿಧಾನ" /"Folklore-The treasure from the land". Jaanapada is the folk culture and colloquial tongue of Kannadigas. The sub-title for the theme "ನೆಲದ ಮರೆಯ ನಿಧಾನ" it expands the term and says it is the "treasure from the land". Please work towards making this theme meaningful.
Dance, Drama and Music ( ನಾಟ್ಯ, ನಾಟಕ ಹಾಗು ಸ೦ಗೀತದ ರಸದೌತಣ): To ensure variety and rich content for the attendees we have lined-up good combination of Dance, Drama and Music programs.
Online registration for cultural program presentation at the Naadahabba: CLOSED
If you have any questions or concerns contact: Ragu Kattinakere at raguks@hotmail.com Tel: (647) 722 3740
Program CDs:
Please clearly mark on the CD, event name, coordinator's name and track number. All CDs in MP3 or CD audio format to be provided to Shoba Papanna no later than 5PM on November 5th.
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Invitation to make jaanapada posters
Do you know about folk art? How about making a poster on it? KST is inviting all members to prepare posters on folk arts of Karnataka for this year's Naada Habba. KST will display your collections of posters during Naada Habba celebration. You can make posters by collecting photos and information on folk arts like Dollu Kunita, Veeragase or Karadi Majalu etc. If you are an artist feel free to paint or draw. Free form posters can be of any size; give your or your kids imagination a challenge and bring your poster on Naada Habba day Nov 5th at Don Bosco School. You can choose one of the folk art from the wikipedia page. Submit your poster entry online (click here) and bring your posters/collage on Naada Habba day.
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Sugama Sangeeta and Bharathanatya
Date: Sunday October 9th 2011 from 2 - 5 PM
Location: Fallingbrook School
5187 Fallingbrook Dr., Mississauga, L5V1N7
(Go North from Eglinton Ave., West of Mavis Rd.)
Fee: $10 General Admission | $5 for Ages 6-12
Call 647-722-3740 for tickets
Kannada light music concert & Bharatanatyam performance, Highly Accomplished Young Artist Couple from Karnataka.
Bhavageethe, Vachanagalu, Janapada geethe, Dasara padagalu, Manku Thimmana Kagga etc.
Ganesh Desai
Ganesh Desai is a multi-faceted artist as a Classical and light
Vocalist, Music Director, Tabla and Harmonium Player. As an accomplished
Musical Director, he has directed music for Dance Ballets, Documentary
films, TV Serials, Dance Dramas, Albums, Skits and Mimes. His recent
Music Direction was for “Kala” Hindi art movie, Triveni Sangama (ETV),
Sangolli Raayanna mega serial (SUVARNA), “Mahaveer” an animation movie,
Bhakti Mani Maala & Bhaava Mani Maala. His awards include Hero Honda
“Suurtaranga” Award for Best Young Artists 2003, “Aryabhata”
Kalakusuma Cultural Award for Sugama Sangeeta.
Namita Desai
Namita Desai has been an active participant in many Dance features
presented,on both stage and television. She has traveled widely across
Karnataka and India, presenting solo and group performances. She has
also choreographed many dance dramas. She has also acted in many TV
serials like “Moodalamane”, “Nanda Gokula”, “Malebillu”, and “Nirantara”
of ETV and “Swabhimana” of Zee Kannada channel, “Sangolli Raayanna” of
Suvarna Channel, playing as Rani Chennamma a famous Historical character
& Classic Projects of Door Darshan. At present, acting in a serial
“Maneyondu Mooru baagilu” (ETV) and Nooru Dinagalu ( Zee TV).
Note: Artist Desai couple would be in Toronto between Oct 4th to 12th. They are offering workshop for children and adults. Please stay tuned for more details.
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Double Wicket Cricket Tournament - 2011
Please stay tuned for more details.
Date: Saturday September 17th at 8:00 AM
Location: Huron Heights Ground, Mississauga
Major Intersection: Hwy 10 and Eglintion Avenue
Fee: Entry fee of $5/player which includes snacks/lunch
Registration details
Please register before September 14th deadline by contacting Renuka Prasad (Sports Coordinator)
Ph: 416-843-8351, Email: rpe1970@gmail.com
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Ganesha Habba - 2011
Date: Saturday September 10th 2011
Venue: Sri Krishna Vrundavana Temple
781 Warden Avenue, Scarborough
ON, M1L 2K6
Send your programme entries to:
Preethi Srinivasa, ph: 905-799-0268 - Children and Pre-teen program
Ragu Kattinakere, ph: 647-722-3740 - Cultural programs
Agenda
Pooja (main hall) + Children and Pre-teen Competitions (adjacent hall): 10 AM
Prasada: 12:30 - 2 PM
Program Ends: 3 PM
Please Note:
- Temple has rented three halls, main hall for Pooja and two halls for activities and lunch
Entrance would be from middle hall
Adequate seating (250 chairs) is available during the event
Food is provided in a buffet style manner
Parking (300 spaces) is available around the temple and will be directed to you by volunteers
Pooja of Ganesha performed by Students
We have chosen the theme as Vidya Ganapati to wish success for all students this year. Five student representatives would be performing the pooja on behalf of Kannada Sangha. The five students will be chosen on a first come first serve basis. If there is a tie at timing, girl student would be preferred over boy. Each interested student (or nominating adult) must donate $21 for pooja. Sponsorship arrangements can be made if required. Please send your contact information to Radhika Rudrapatna radhikarud@gmail.com.
Participate in Children and Pre-teen Competitions
Send an email to Preethi Sreenivasa (srini_preethi84@email.com) for advance registration. You can also register for all competitions between 9:30 to 10:00 AM at the venue.
Competitions include:
- Ganesh Idol making using clay (3-5 years of age)
Colouring Competition (6-7 years)
Essay writing Competition (8-12 years)
Essay is based on the story found in the following link.
Participants are expected to write essay to describe what they have learned from the reading, and how stories like these are helpful in day-to-day life.
Essays will be judged by a three member committee.
Contribute to Habba
As you know Ganesh Habba is a free event and it has been made possible by donors and food sponsors. Please consider donating small amounts ($10/$20)
To sponsor or donate please contact kst.president@gmail.com or call +1647-891-4267.
Trivia:
In 1893 Lokamanya Tilak transformed Ganesha Habba into a public event to generate nationalistic fervour among people against the British colonial rule. - Wikipedia
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