Dear Supporters, Every child deserves to dream laugh and learn! Emotions are the foundations of mental health! The Nepali American Center proudly conducts its annual Walk Bike Run fundraising event in pursuit of its humanitarian efforts. In 2026, the Walk/Bike and Run event will focus on supporting the education of students from the Samaanta Foundation while also contributing to the education of girls through the Run for Our Daughter’s Education Charity. samaantafoundation.org runforourdaughters.blogspot.com Event details Date: June 27, Saturday Location: 2XJR+RV Elk Grove Village, Illinois https://maps.app.goo.gl/eU87MND4r4ybeVhf9 Time: 8:30 AM- 12:00 PM (BBQ picnic afterwards) Let’s contribute to this powerful opportunity to make a positive impact in the community! If you are unable to participate in the event, you can still donate to support the cause. For questions and more information please contact NAC: 773 800 1622 or Sarana Parajuli: 847 420 0132 NAC donated $2000 to Samaanta Foundation from 2025 walk/bike and run for a cause fundraising event. samaantafoundation.org/institutional-partner NAC donated $700 to Nepal Institute of Mental Health from 2025 walk/bike and run for a cause fundraising event. niomh.org To register, please send your payment via Zelle to donations@nepaliamericancenter.org or use one of the payment links below.
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Welcome to the 204th Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Mar 2025, Vol 17, Issue 12) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) Vipassana Experience – Bishnu Phuyal, Ph.D b) Lunch with Liesl — Jaiya Putnam c) The Unusual Day – Kartik B. Raghubanshi d) Twinkling Star – Samidha Devkota e) Meditation – Bishnu Phuyal, Ph.D f) Amazing Penguins – Abira Shrestha g) Spring Time – Shrija Kabra h) Kind Heart – Ruby Phuyal i) The Disappearing Mansion of Underground – Parasmani B. Raghubanshi j) The Trouble With Television – Rasik Pant k) The US Government – Prisha Parajuli Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website,and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Mar 2026 CCT Newsletter
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Welcome to the 203rd Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Feb 2025, Vol 17, Issue 11) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) The Generation of Change – From Floppy Disk to AI – Ankur Sharma b) Meadow of Flowers— Moksha Rijal c) All About Bunnies – Ruby Phuyal d) Golden Toads /Amazing Polar Bears – Abira Shrestha e) Art (Cute Amine Boy) – Shrija Kabra f) Nature – Yug gyawali g) The Last Call – Abhudaya Phuyal h) My Painting – Riya Phuyal i) The best part of me – Jaiya Pittman j) Bharatanatyam – Deeya Phuyal k) Saguaro cacti – Arvik Baral l) The First Superbowl- Reeva Baral m) Dark Matter – Anjali Das n) NAC Temple Fund – February 2026 Summary Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website,and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Feb 2026 CCT Newsletter
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Welcome to the 202nd Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Jan 2025, Vol 17, Issue 10) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) Puja, Aaradhana, Sadhana and Swaadhya (self study) – PASS – Bishnu Phuyal, PhD b) The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes—Summary – Abhudaya Phuyal c) My Winter Break Story – Abira Shrestha d) Holiday At Nepal – Rajanish Yadav e) Global Warming: Even Chicago Feels the Change – Deeya Phuyal f) My Hawaii Trip – Neeraj Bhandary g) Art By Shreeja Kabra h) About the Family Trip to Nepal – Saanvi Yadav i) Manta Ray Snorkeling – Umang Bhandary j) Daylight Savings Time: A Continuing Controversy – Shristi Hosakote k) My Blessing Month — January – Ruby Phuyal l) Winter Dance Party -Riya Phuyal m) Sea Turtles – Avah Shrestha n) A Christmas Carol Argumentative Essay – Prisha Parajuli o) TAX SEASON 2026 HIGHLIGHTS – JITENDRA RANA Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website,and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Jan 2026 CCT Newsletter
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Welcome to the 201th Edition of Chicago Chautari Times Newsletter (Dec 2025, Vol 17, Issue 9) In this issue, we have covered the following articles: a) The Real Meaning of Holiday Spirits – Aditi Khanal b) Complaint against inaccuracy – Paul Revere’s Ride – Prisha Parajuli c) The Elf on the Shelf – Ruby Phuyal d) Chitlang Bheda Farm – Abhudaya Phuyal e) My Bestfriend Ever – Abira Shrestha f) The Story of Lego – From Humble Beginnings to Global Icon g) My Trip to Wisconsin Dells – Riya Phuyal h) The Man is Crazy – Rasik Panta i) A Staircase keeps growing inside me – Krisha Pandey j) Void – Syon Gautam k) Obligations vs Loyalty – Suvav Bhusal l) From Christmas traditions from around the world -Reeva Baral m) NAC Temple Fund – December ’25 Summary Send in your birthday information along with your profile to be included in our monthly birthday column. – Come, Share and Advertise with Us. – Want to volunteer, got skills? Contact us at info@nepaliamericancenter.org Let us know how we are doing. Go to our website,and send us your feedback using the online feedback form. Also let us know, if there is any area you would like us to cover in our newsletter. Dec 2025 CCT Newsletter
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