Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2022-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Bay Area Muslim high schoolers, this 10-week interactive summer social justice training program hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice & build legacies of positive change in our communities. Hosted at MCC, lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
10 a.m. to noon | Sundays | June 5 to August 7 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register by emailing San Francisco Bay Area’s Usmaan Alloo at ualloo@cair.com
Watch session recordings at mcceastbay.org/mgn

Sunday, June 5, 2022: Welcome, The Politics of Personhood & Exploring Identity (Ayesha Hamid)
Sunday, June 12, 2022: Power: Stereotypes & Knowledge (Maimoona Afzal Berta)
Sunday, June 19, 2022: Know History, Know Self (Fatima Mekkaoui)
Sunday, June 26, 2022: Know Family, Know Self (Usman Aloo)
Sunday, July 3, 2022: Engaging Local Government (Aziz Akbari)
Sunday, July 10, 2022: No session (Eid al-Adha holiday break)
Sunday, July 17, 2022: Social Movements & Community Organizing
Sunday, July 24, 2022: Capitalism & Consumerism
Sunday, July 31, 2022: Community Organizing Plan Presentation
Sunday, August 7, 2022: Graduation

Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email ualloo@cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
The deadline to apply is on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2022-06-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Bay Area Muslim high schoolers, this 10-week interactive summer social justice training program hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice & build legacies of positive change in our communities. Hosted at MCC, lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in a positive Islamic worldview.
10 a.m. to noon | Sundays | June 5 to August 7 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register by emailing San Francisco Bay Area’s Usmaan Alloo at ualloo@cair.com
Watch session recordings at mcceastbay.org/mgn

Sunday, June 5, 2022: Welcome, The Politics of Personhood & Exploring Identity (Ayesha Hamid)
Sunday, June 12, 2022: Power: Stereotypes & Knowledge (Maimoona Afzal Berta)
Sunday, June 19, 2022: Know History, Know Self (Fatima Mekkaoui)
Sunday, June 26, 2022: Know Family, Know Self (Usman Aloo)
Sunday, July 3, 2022: Engaging Local Government (Aziz Akbari)
Sunday, July 10, 2022: No session (Eid al-Adha holiday break)
Sunday, July 17, 2022: Social Movements & Community Organizing
Sunday, July 24, 2022: Capitalism & Consumerism
Sunday, July 31, 2022: Community Organizing Plan Presentation
Sunday, August 7, 2022: Graduation

Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email ualloo@cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
The deadline to apply is on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Inspired To Win With Faith | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
2022-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, 94704
**Ticket registration (Habib event & youth halaqa) via MCC closed Sunday morning. For tickets, if still available, please visit: https://www.miftaahkhabib.com
For Female & Male Teens Ages 12-19 Only: For Female & Male Teens Ages 12-19 Only: Join us for a special backstage halaqa prior to the talk about undefeated UFC Champion Khabib “The Eagle.” In the halaqa, Hafiz Zaid Khanani will talk about being true & proud of our faith.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (must arrive at the venue by 2:45 p.m. for check-in and entry) | Sunday, June 26 | Must register for Khabib’s paid talk to attend this halaqa | Free | Limited spots | Register at mcceastbay.org/inspired
Due to the large number of guests expected, these events will not be held at MCC East Bay. The venue for this youth halaqa and Khabib’s talk is The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond at 1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804
We will use this article as a template for the halaqa: https://muslimmatters.org/2020/10/27/undisputed-and-undefeated-13-ways-khabib-nurmagomedov-inspired-us-to-win-with-faith/

– Habib event (ticket purchase required to attend teen halaqa): https://mcceastbay.org/event/khabib
– Volunteers for “The Legacy Continues” main event: https://mcceastbay.org/legacy-volunteer

Questions? event@mcceastbay.org
Hosted by Miftaah Institute and cosponsors MCC East Bay, Halal Fest, and more!

UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov Bay Area Tour
2022-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, 94704
**Ticket registration via MCC closes at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. For tickets, if still available, please visit: https://www.miftaahkhabib.com
One of the greatest athletes of our time, UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov comes to the Bay Area for a great night about his journey to becoming an undefeated champion while staying true to his faith. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf will also join us as a special guest.
Special discounted tickets are offered via MCC East Bay to this family-friendly event. MCC is offering discount tickets only in the general seating in Section C (Rows 36-60). For Section A & B (Rows 2-35), please purchase tickets at https://www.miftaahkhabib.com
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday, June 26 | $40/in-person only in general seating only (no online option) | Only ages 4 and under are free admission | Register at mcceastbay.org/khabib
Due to the large number of guests expected, these events will not be held at MCC East Bay. The venue for this youth halaqa and Khabib’s talk is The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond at 1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804.
In his one-on-one interview and panel discussion, Br. Khabib – “The Eagle” – will speak about his childhood, professional UFC journey, and his legacy after leaving the UFC undefeated.

– For teens 12 to 19 attending this special event, we also have a pre-talk backstage halaqa from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (free RSVP required): https://mcceastbay.org/inspired

“I don’t fight for money, I fight for my legacy, I fight for history, and I fight for my people.” – Khabib Nurmagomedov
Hosted by Miftaah Institute and cosponsors MCC East Bay, Halal Fest, and more!
Will the event be in-person or virtual?
Yes, you will be seeing the event live as it happens in person. Due to the number of guests coming, there will be no event at MCC East Bay. The venue is at The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. There is no online live stream option. The recording of snippets and/or the full event recording may be released on Miftah and MCC East Bay‘s media channels.
Questions? event@mcceastbay.org

Eid Puppet Show
2022-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
You heard it here first: Bibi-Ji is going to Hajj.
Come along the journey in this traditional kid’s participatory puppet program about Hajj & “Eid al-Adha!”
11 a.m. to noon | Saturday, July 2 | Free registration is required to attend in person at mcceastbay.org/puppets | Space in limited to 150 viewers | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Following this puppet show, we will also have our monthly kid’s activity: https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-kids-crafts
The show is free with an RSVP and in the MCC Conference Room. An optional donation to MCC is requested by the puppeteers of $5/person or $20/family. Donates are never expected, always appreciated.
Muslim Puppet Theater Productions & MCC East Bay sponsored this kid’s program.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Back-to-School Backpack Drive
2022-07-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-15 09:00 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Help MCC empower more than 430 schoolchildren from Bay Area refugee families and/or families who have received Zakat in the past year.
Each child will receive a new backpack with school supplies to help them have a great start to this upcoming school year.
Be a blessing to the community and help us provide new school essentials to these deserving children in our community.
There are four ways to donate to the Sixth-Annual MCC Girl Scouts Troop Backpack Drive:

– Purchase backpacks (including supplies) and have them delivered to MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/drive-donations
– Donate via the secure link: https://mcceastbay.org/drive
– Drop off new/unused backpacks and supplies to MCC at Jumu’ah on July 8, July 15, or July 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– Drop off/mail gift cards or checks payable to “Girl Scouts” to:
MCC (c/o Girl Scouts)
5724 W. Las Positas Blvd. Suite #300
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Questions for Girl Scouts Troops 30875 and 32705? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org
