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12th Annual Canadian-Afghan Cup

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CASA presents the 12th Annual Canadian Afghan Cup Outdoor 7 vs 7 Soccer tournament and cultural sporting event in Toronto, Ontario.

Canada’s biggest and most competitive Afghan Outdoor Sporting Event

Date: Saturday & Sunday – September 1, 2, 2018

Labour Day Long Weekend

Age Divisions: Open Age and Over 35

*****$1000 CASH PRIZE for the Open Age Champions*****

*****FREE ENTRY PRIZE to the next CASA Outdoor Tournament for the Over 35 Champions*****

Location: Concord Thornhill Regional Park
Turf Field / 299 Racco PkwyThornhill, ON L4J 8X9

Information & Registration:

647-624-9595 | 647-829-9522 | Toll Free at 1-855-649-CASA (2272)

*In Open age division each team is allowed to have 3 Non-Afghans
*In Over 35 division, everyone MUST BE AFGHAN.

An Evening with Khaled Hosseini – London UK

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Southbank Centre is proud to present an exclusive UK appearance of Khaled Hosseini in conversation about this illustrated story, Sea Prayer. Please contact the Royal Festival Hall for any questions.

Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM GMT +01:00)

Place: Royal Festival Hall – Southbank Centre, Belvedre Rd, SE1 8xx London, UK

Tickets: www.bookgig.com

Afghanistan and Central Asian Association Summer Festival 2018 – UK

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The ACAA is delighted to be hosting the ACA Summer Festival to foster multiculturalism, community pride and cohesion, as well as valuing and displaying the talent that refugees and asylum seekers bring to London. Come see a range of performers, taste delicious food from all over the world and participate in fun activities such as henna and face paint. Buy tickets here: https://fixr.co/event/102923270

For more info, please contact:

Kira Rea
Email: kirarea.acaa@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7873904376

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Symposium, Toronto

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Celebrating 20 years together!  TORONTO 2018

From Flicker to Flame:  Supporting Learning and Teaching in Afghanistan

Join us to learn more about the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan and on what Canadians can do to help. Hear how people like you, Canadian and Afghan citizens, are working together focusing on education, on change and  progress. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired through constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas!

Event Date:
Thursday, September 27, 2018 – 7:00pm to Saturday, September 29, 2018 – 4:00pm
Event Location:
Toronto 2018: CW4WAfghan National Symposium and AGM
Elementary Teachers Association of Ontario
136 Isabella Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 0B5

Canada

Click here to learn more.

Theatrical adaptation of A Thousand Splendid Suns in San Francisco, California

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July 17–29, 2018 
A.C.T.’s Geary Theater
415 Geary Street, San Francisco

Based on the international best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the epic story of three generations of Afghan women who are bound together by marriage, family, and a secret past, amid the war-torn streets of modern-day Kabul. Adapted for the stage by acclaimed Irish-Indian playwright Ursula Rani Sarma, this stunning production reunites many of the original cast members and will, once again, feature live music from renowned composer and saw player David Coulter.

For more info, and to purchase tickets, click here.