MCC East Bay

Ilm Classes for Middle & High Schoolers (Boys & Girls) | Sr. Maryam Awwal & Hafiz Zaid Khanani
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 11:15, 2023-06-03 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
We resume our weekly Saturday Ilm classes with MCC Youth Leaders Sr. Maryam Awwal and Hafiz Zaid Khanani for both middle and high school girls and boys (6 through 12 grades).

The classes will cover the Creed of Imam al-Tahawi.

These classes are for girls & boys ages 11-18 only. Once full, please join the waitlist.

10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. | Saturdays | May 13 to June 3 | Free | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilm-classes

The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship

To make an appointment for parents or youth to meet with MCC’s Youth leaders:

– Maryam Awwal: http://calendly.com/mcc-maryam

– Hafiz Zaid Khanani: http://calendly.com/mcc-zaid

Saturday sessions in Spring 2023:

– May 13, 2023

– May 20, 2023

– May 27, 2023

– June 3, 2023 (last session)

Mayram Awwal is a second-year Master of Arts student at Zaytuna College studying Islamic law and legal theory. She has a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute and is pursuing an associate’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling.

She also has a BA in Liberal Arts & Islamic Studies from Zaytuna College and a BA in Economics from UC Davis. After graduating, she hopes to further her education in various sacred Islamic sciences and support the development of sound Muslim communities in the West.

Zaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont, Youth, and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes.

Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
2023-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Each month, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday, May 20 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California – Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Saturday Morning Middle School Boys Halaqa | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
2023-05-20 11:30 - 12:45, 2023-05-27 11:30 - 12:45, 2023-06-03 11:30 - 12:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
We resume our weekly Saturday morning Halaqa with MCC Youth Leader Hafiz Zaid Khanani for middle school boys from 6th through 8th grade.

These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These halaqas are for boys ages 11-13. Once full, please join the waitlist.

11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Saturdays | May 13 to June 3 | Free | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/middle-school-halaqa

The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship

To make an appointment for parents or youth to meet with MCC’s Youth leaders:

– Maryam Awwal: http://calendly.com/mcc-maryam

– Hafiz Zaid Khanani: http://calendly.com/mcc-zaid

Saturday morning sessions in Spring 2023:

– May 13, 2023

– May 20, 2023

– May 27, 2023

– June 3, 2023 (last session)

Zaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont, Youth and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes.

Kids Dua & Art Spring Session | Artist Tarannum Saeed
2023-05-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For ages 6 to 11, join us for a five-week Wednesday evening session to provide children with a fun and relaxing environment where they can create art and learn while having a good time with their Muslim peers. These sessions will pick up from the winter session and focus on using different painting mediums. All skill levels are welcome.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Wednesdays | May 10 to June 7 | $145/child (all materials provided) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/art

Learning objectives:– Using different painting mediums.– Drawing basics, composition, sketching, and shading.– Use of different mediums, watercolor, acrylics, and pastel colors.– One point perspective.– Enhance creativity.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC 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

About the FacilitatorAs a lover of art for the sake of Allah (SWT), Tarannum Saeed wishes to imbue and foster love for art in the youth of the Muslim community. She has conducted art classes in painting, crafts, and other fine arts, both in person and on Zoom, and she has showcased her Islamic art and calligraphy at community art fairs. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at the MCC Sunday School and Ilm Academy in Fremont.

Mommy and Me Spring Session
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC’s popular Islamic-themed playgroup is back!

In this five-week spring session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!

Thursdays, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, & 6/8 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Kindergarten Area | $65 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts

These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.

Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.

The sessions are on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. starting on May 11. Registration is required: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts

We will meet on May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, and June 8, inshaAllah.

Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org

Green Deen Fair @ Jumah
2023-05-26 13:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
A community & family event for youth to share their research on topics related to this year’s theme – Zero Waste.

Questions? Contact us: greendeenteam@mcceastbay.org

Tabling in the Foyer area at Jumah. Looking forward to welcoming you soon, inshaa Allah!

Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Each month, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday, June 24 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California – Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Eid Puppet Show: J.J. the Camel and Tanburi's Shoes
2023-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for a traditional kids’ participatory puppet show, a rendition of the 10th-century Abbasid folktale “Tanburi’s Shoes” as re-told by Muslim Puppet Theater Productions.

11 a.m. to noon | Saturday, July 8 | Free; no registration needed | MCC Conference Room | Please join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

The show is free. The puppeteers request an optional donation to MCC of $5/person or $20/family. Contributions are never expected but always appreciated.

Sponsored by Muslim Puppet Theater Productions & MCC East Bay. Watch the 2022 puppet show.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC's July Summer Camp| Sr. Emira Mustafa
2023-07-10 09:30 - 13:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For boys & girls ages 8-12, Sr. Emira Mustafa will lead a one-week summer camp where children will engage in crafts, reading, and various sports while learning about Islam. The youth will also have the opportunity to learn Qur’an.

Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | July 10 – July 13 | Boys & girls ages 5-12 | $200/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/summercamp

$200/person includes snacks and all activities.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

The weekly camp will have the following component:

Book club with an Islamic theme

Hands-on crafts and games incorporating an Islamic theme

Sunnah sports such as archery (kid friendly), etc.

Healthy Sunnah snacks

Qur’an session

About Sr. Emira:

Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.

She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Dua & Art Summer Session for Kids | Artist Tarannum Saeed
2023-07-19 17:00 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For ages 6 to 15, join us for a five-week Wednesday evening session to provide children with a fun and relaxing environment where they can create art and learn while having a good time with their Muslim peers. These sessions will pick up from the springer session and focus on using different painting mediums. All skill levels are welcome.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Wednesdays | July 19 to August 16 | $145/child (all materials provided) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/art

Learning objectives:– Using different painting mediums.– Drawing basics, composition, sketching, and shading.– Use of different mediums, watercolor, acrylics, and pastel colors.– One point perspective.– Enhance creativity.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC 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

About the FacilitatorAs a lover of art for the sake of Allah (SWT), Tarannum Saeed wishes to imbue and foster love for art in the youth of the Muslim community. She has conducted art classes in painting, crafts, and other fine arts, both in person and on Zoom, and she has showcased her Islamic art and calligraphy at community art fairs. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at the MCC Sunday School and Ilm Academy in Fremont.

Mommy & Me Toddler Islamic Playgroup
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
In this five-week summer session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!

Thursdays, July 27, August 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts

These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.

Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.

The sessions are on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. starting May 11. Registration is required: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts

We will meet on May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, and June 8, inshaAllah.

Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
2023-09-23 11:00 - 12:00
Each month, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday, Sept. 23 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California–Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Friday Night Boys Basketball | Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2023-10-13 19:00 - 20:45
For boys ages 7-13: Join us for a three-week basketball camp on Friday nights at Foothill High School in Pleasanton. Bring your basketball, water bottle, and yourself! Fridays, Oct. 13th, 20th, and 27th | 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. | Foothill High School | Boys Ages 7-13 | $30/person; register at mcceastbay.org/boys-basketballRegister here: mcceastbay.org/boys-basketball

Limited to 50 participants.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.orgMCC 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

Camp facilitatorsSidi Zeeshan Mukhtar is a Bay Area economist and a volunteer financial counselor at MCC for our Zakat applicants. He has raised three boys with his wife, Hina Khan-Mukhtar.

Mommy and Me Fall Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2023-10-19 10:00 - 11:00
In this five-week fall session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!

Thursdays, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, & 11/16 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts

These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.

Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.

Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.orgMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
2023-10-21 11:00 - 12:00
Each month, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday, Oct. 28 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California–Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Stand for Palestine Story Time
2023-10-27 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a read-aloud and games so kids can learn how to stand for Palestine in a kid-friendly way. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday, October 27 | MCC Conference Room | Free | For parents & all youth, particularly ages 5 to 10 | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

We will not have books for sale. You may order this book for your kids online here.

About the AuthorEman Kourtam is a Muslim-American Egyptian who lives in California. She is a devoted mother of two wonderful kids: Zaineldeen and Maryam. She has a BA in Integrated Marketing communications. She is a health coach. She enjoys cooking, skiing, horseback riding, and writing stories for my kids.

Her book series “Zain and Mima’s Adventures” came to life while trying to instill important values in her kids in a fun, dynamic way. She wanted to show her children love for their Islamic faith and to grow up to be wonderful, caring human beings. She began by writing stories about real-life situations they went through as a family to impart important values and lessons they can learn along the way. Her children resonated with the stories about them and asked their mom to read them at bedtime each night. After four years, on a whim, Eman shared one of her stories on her Instagram. Commentators expressed joy and asked how they could purchase the story. The rest is history …

From the book Zain and Mima Stand For Palestine

Zain and Mima were surprised to hear loud voices outside their window.

They found a crowd of people chanting “Free Palestine!”.“What is Palestine?” they asked. To answer, Mama took them back in time with a story that began many years ago.

Dua & Art Kids Program | Artist Tarannum Saeed |Winter Session (ages 5 to 12)
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00
For ages 5 to 12, join us over three evening sessions to create art in a relaxing environment & unleash the artist in you! All skill levels are welcome.﻿

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Wednesdays | Nov. 1 to Nov. 15 | $90/child (all materials provided) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/art

Learning objectives:– Using different painting mediums.– Drawing basics, composition, sketching, and shading.– Use of different mediums, watercolor, acrylics, and pastel colors.– One point perspective.– Enhance creativity.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC 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

About the FacilitatorAs a lover of art for the sake of Allah (SWT), Tarannum Saeed wishes to imbue and foster love for art in the youth of the Muslim community. She has conducted art classes in painting, crafts, and other fine arts, both in person and on Zoom, and she has showcased her Islamic art and calligraphy at community art fairs. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at the MCC Sunday School and Ilm Academy in Fremont.

Saturday Flag Football for Boys | Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:30
For boys ages 7-13: Join us for three sessions of flag football, which includes warm-ups, basics, drills, and games organized by peers in our community who love working with the youth.

Saturdays, Dec. 9, 16, and 23 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Creekside Park | Boys Ages 7-13 | $30/person; register at mcceastbay.org/flag-footballLimited to 50 participants.

Dads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.orgMCC 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

Camp facilitatorsAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys.
