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SUMMARY:April Joint Reading Group | The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join us this April for a thoughtful and engaging joint reading group as we explore Ilan Pappé’s The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Together\, we’ll dive into this important historical work through guided discussion and shared reflection. \nTuesdays (April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, 2026) | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free; No RSVP required | In-person only \nThis reading group offers a welcoming space for participants to critically engage with the text\, exchange perspectives\, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. \nSponsored by Lynnewood United Methodist Church and MCC East Bay. \nCopies of the text can be purchased here. \nOur Reading Schedule \n\nTuesday\, April 7: Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, April 14: Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 21: Chapters 7-9\nTuesday\, April 28: Chapters 10-12\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nCorey Dao-Forrester\nCorey was born and raised in Charleston\, SC. He grew up loving and playing sports\, particularly baseball\, while also constantly fishing and surfing. Corey then attended college at Campbell University\, majoring in Christian Ministry. After Campbell\, Corey attended Duke Divinity School\, where he met his wife\, Emily. They lived in Durham\, NC\, together for five years before moving to San Francisco. Corey loves playing and going on adventures with his three dogs – Wrigley\, Milo\, and Banks. Corey and Emily love traveling\, experiencing food\, and exploring new places. Corey has a deep love for Duke Basketball\, the Chicago Cubs\, and playing golf. Prior to Lynnewood\, Corey served as the Family Ministry Associate at First Cary UMC in Cary\, NC. He is grateful and excited to begin this journey at Lynnewood UMC. Corey is passionate about Family Ministry\, engaging with youth and children\, and pursuing justice and reconciliation in our community. He wants all to feel loved\, welcomed\, and accepted into our community. \nMohammed Kaddoura\nMohammed lives with his family in the Tri-Valley area and works in data analytics. He has been an active member of the MCC community for nearly three years\, organizing a weekly book club and a monthly men’s hiking group. He believes in the power of shared stories and genuine conversation\, and is drawn to spaces where people come together around ideas that matter. In his free time\, Mohammed enjoys running\, baking\, and spending time outdoors.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/joint-reading/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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SUMMARY:American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Pleasanton City Council
DESCRIPTION:At 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, the Pleasanton City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize April 2026 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. \nBrother Adnan Dawood will accept the ’26 Proclamation on behalf of the Tri-Valley Muslim community. Come celebrate the accomplishments and impact of our Muslim communities. \n\n– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair\n– Past Tri-Valley Muslim Appreciation Proclamations: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation\n\nTo show our community’s appreciation\, the MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person\, watch the live stream\, or submit a public comment that expresses our community’s esteem and affection for this and other upcoming Proclamations: \n\n\n\n\n– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 14: https://youtu.be/PoQiJxnJXUY\n– Dublin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 21: https://mcceastbay.org/event/american-muslim-appreciation-dublin/\n– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 21: https://mcceastbay.org/event/american-muslim-appreciation-pleasanton\n– Livermore (TBA)\n\n\n \n\nThe MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person\, watch the livestream\, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin. \n\n\n\nTo join in person\, virtually\, and/or to leave a comment: https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/295/files \n\n\n\nThis is the fifth year the Pleasanton City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation \n\n\n\nThis Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push for progress in the state and the nation. \n\n\n\nThe Pleasanton City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area\, like Santa Clara\, Dublin\, Hayward\, San Ramon\, Livermore\, Union City\, Oakland\, San Jose\, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item\, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nOur community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years\, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair\n– Past Tri-Valley Muslim Appreciation Proclamations: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n     
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/american-muslim-appreciation-pleasanton/
LOCATION:Pleasanton Council Chamber\, 200 Old Bernal Avenue\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
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