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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Flag Football Sessions for Boys
DESCRIPTION:For Boys Ages 7-14: Join us for four sessions of flag football\, which includes warm-ups\, basics\, drills\, and games. These sessions are organized by peers in our community who love working with youth. \nSaturdays\, 9/13\, 9/20\, 9/27\, & 10/4 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Creekside Park | Boys Ages 7-14 | $50 for all 4 sessions or $15/session; register at mcceastbay.org/flag-football\n\nLimited to 60 participants. \nDads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nCamp facilitators\nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and spending time with kids. He will organize the activities and recruit other dads to help volunteer\, making this a rewarding experience for our young Muslim boys.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/boys-flag-football/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Creekside Park\, 5601 W Las Positas Blvd\, Pleasanton\, California\, 94588
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SUMMARY:Lead the Way!: How to Serve On Your City's Local Boards & Commissions | Moina Shaiq (Bay Area Muslim Council)
DESCRIPTION:Join a longtime East Bay-based Community Activist and Civic Leader\, Moina Shaiq\, to learn how to apply for city and county boards\, understand their roles and responsibilities\, and explore ways to make a meaningful impact through public service. \n10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Saturday\, Sep. 27 | MCC Conference Room | Free | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMoina Shaiq is an East Bay-based community activist and civic leader recognized for promoting inclusion\, fostering interfaith dialogue\, and encouraging political engagement.  \nShe helped shape the policies & projects that affect our everyday lives\, as well as connected with local officials and neighbors. \nFor under 10 hours a month in local civic leadership\, you too can leave a lasting and meaningful legacy. Join us to learn how to apply. \nThis workshop is open to all who want to strengthen Muslim representation and advocacy in decision-making spaces. We will have tea\, coffee\, and snacks. \nSponsored by Bay Area Muslim Council & MCC East Bay. \nThe Bay Area Muslim Council’s mission is to empower local Muslim representation in politics 🗳️🤝. From city councils to school boards\, they’re building a future where Muslim voices are not only heard — but lead. 💪🏽📢 They focus on community organizing\, civic education\, and coalition building across the Bay Area 🤲🏽🌁. They’re here to ensure our communities are informed\, mobilized\, and represented in the places where decisions are made. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nMoina Shaiq is a longtime community activist and civic leader in the East Bay\, California. Since immigrating from Pakistan in 1978\, she has dedicated herself to strengthening democracy through civic engagement\, interfaith dialogue\, and public service. She founded the Muslim Support Network and is best known for her “Meet a Muslim” initiative\, which fosters open conversations to break down stereotypes and build trust. Moina has served on numerous city and county boards and commissions\, advocating for inclusion\, equity\, and representation. Her work highlights the importance of everyday citizens stepping into civic and political spaces to create lasting change. \nBay Area Muslim Council (BAMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating civic-minded Muslim Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through education\, leadership training\, and community partnerships\, they prepare individuals to serve on local boards\, commissions\, and civic initiatives\, while building bridges across diverse communities.  \nTheir mission is to foster ethical leadership\, strengthen representation\, and promote service that benefits the common good. By investing in leaders at the neighborhood level and creating pathways for long-term civic engagement\, they aim to ensure that Muslim Americans are recognized not only as part of the civic fabric but as leaders who give back and contribute to the well-being and progress of all. \n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org\n\n\n\nThe Bay Area Muslim Council’s mission is to empower local Muslim representation in politics 🗳️🤝. From city councils to school boards\, they’re building a future where Muslim voices are not only heard — but lead. 💪🏽📢 They focus on community organizing\, civic education\, and coalition building across the Bay Area 🤲🏽🌁. They’re here to ensure our communities are informed\, mobilized\, and represented where decisions are made. \n \nPlease also join the Bay Area Muslim Council for an inspiring evening of Empowering Hyperlocal Representation with influential voices shaping civic action and political change! \n📅 Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\n📍 Fremont\, CA | 🕔 5:00 PM \n🎤 Featuring:\n• Mehdi Hasan – Founder of Zeteo\n• Josh Paul – Former US Official\n• Lateefah Simon – US Representative\n• Imam Tahir Anwar – Civic Leader \n✅ Register now at BAMCouncil.org/RSVP \n#BayAreaMuslims #CivicEngagement #Representation #communitypower
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/board-and-commission-workshop-bay-area-muslim-council/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisters' Mawlid
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters: Join us monthly for sisters’ Mawlid for a gathering of remembrance and Dhikr.  \nConnect more with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as we gather on the fourth Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. \nEvery fourth Saturday (except for May & Aug ’25) | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pre-K room | In-person only | Free; no RSVP required\n \nSisters and children welcome. No boys over the age of eight are allowed. \nDates for Monthly Women’s Mawlid at MCC East Bay \n\n– Saturday\, November 23\, 2024 \n– Saturday\, December 28\, 2024\n– Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\n– Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\n– No session in Ramadan in March ’25\n– Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n– Saturday\, May 31\, 2025 (date changed due to Memorial Day weekend)\n– Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\n-Saturday\, July 26\, 2025\n-Saturday\, Aug. 30\, 2025\n– Saturday\, Sep. 27\, 2025\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without genuinely recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-mawlid-6/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Clinician Wajma Nasir (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves. \nThese wellness circles provide a safe space for caregivers with special needs to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, Sep. 27 | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only\, session will not be recorded | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every second Saturday of the month (dates might change depending on the clinician’s availability): \nSaturday\, June 14\nSaturday\, July 26\nSaturday\, August 16\nSaturday\, September 27 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \nWajma Nasir is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from University of San Francisco with a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently employed at Wellness Together\, a non-profit organization that provides school – based therapy services. She specializes in serving children grades TK to 6th grade. She utilizes modalities such as ACT\, CBT and solution focused in order to serve the needs of her clients. She is a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/virtual-wellness-circle-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI Together: Insights\, Stories\, and Live Experiences | MCC East Bay AI Program Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening that combines expert insights\, student stories\, live demos\, and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re a beginner curious about AI\, a developer\, or serious about immersing yourself in the topic\, this talk welcomes everyone. \nSaturday\, Sept. 27 | 7 p.m. to 8:45 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will learn: \n\n Decode the Transformer: \n\n        Watch a clear\, engaging walkthrough of the Transformer architecture\, the powerhouse behind modern AI models\, explained by experts in accessible\, real-world terms. \n\n Community Success Stories: \n\n       Hear firsthand how two of your peers leveraged AI in their personal and professional journeys\, showcasing real-world impact from our own community. \n\n Try Cutting-Edge AI Demos: \n\n      Interact with state-of-the-art models and agents in action. Test their abilities on meaningful tasks and see AI’s possibilities in real time. \n\n Interactive Q&A + Strategy\n\n      Ask your burning questions\, share your perspective\, and take away tangible guidance for how to “ride the AI wave” while grounding yourself in AI fundamentals. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/exploring-ai/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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