BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Emerald Hills Institute - ECPv6.0.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Emerald Hills Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Emerald Hills Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180605T220326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T231014Z UID:26271-1528189200-1528221600@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Award Ceremony for Encouraging Women In Society DESCRIPTION:Encouraging Women in Our Society\, 2018 \nWomen are the teachers and protectors\, scientists and supports\, healers and intellects.  They labor quietly\, and steadily bring about those very changes they wish to see – in neighborhoods\, communities\, cities\, nations\, and in the world around them.  These women are architects and builders\, builders of a brighter and more remarkable tomorrow. This is the statement which defined the Emerald Hills Institute 2018 Encouraging Women in Our Society Awards on May 12th this year.  Three women in Utah who are champions of social justice and architects of that remarkable tomorrow\, were selected to receive recognition for their tireless service and to honor all the women who work to be the change they wish to see in the world.   \nIn attendance were friends\, family\, fans\, and supporters\, and special guests Pamela Atkinson\, advisor to Governor Gary Herbert and keynote speaker\, and her honor Karen Hale\, Salt Lake County Deputy Mayor of Community and External Affairs\, who read the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office Official Proclamation commemorating the event. An English politician was campaigning (Ms. Atkinson shared)\, and at the close of his speech declared\, “I was born a proud Englishman\, I am proud to live as an Englishman\, and I shall die a proud Englishman!”  Over the cheering and from the far back of the crowded room\, the voice of a lone Scotsman carried over the crowd – “Ach\, man\, have ye no ambition?” \nThis started the humorous\, insightful\, and encouraging comments of Ms. Pamela Atkinson\, champion of underserved populations throughout Utah and Governor Herbert’s special advisor on homelessness.  She is a powerhouse of unflinching energy and a remarkable woman.  “Women help men\, do as much as men\, and – dare I say it – even do some things better than men.”  Women have done so very much\, she stated\, but “we must have the ambition to do still more.” Her honor Karen Hale represented the Mayor’s office\, and read the beautiful proclamation issued to recognize the event.   \n“I live for things like this!” she shared\, excited to celebrate people who continue to make a real difference in our community. Emerald Hills Institute is a Utah-based community celebration and service organization\, dedicated to encouraging members of our community as we unite in making our society better and happier now\, as well as building a better tomorrow.  “We aim to recognize women who really make a difference\,” said Zeynep Karipardic\, outreach coordinator for the Institute. The three women honored were Samira Harnish\, Janet Healy\, and Muriel Longstaff. Samira Harnish is Founder and Executive Director of Women of the World\, or WoW\, which works tirelessly to encourage strong women succeed worldwide.  Samira is originally from Iraq\, and her own struggle against bigotry in the workplace as an accomplished engineer fuels her resolve.   \nWorking especially with refugees\, her foundation supports “women of all nations achieve self-reliance\, a voice in the community\, and empowering economic success.”  A proud wife\, mother\, and grandmother\, she tirelessly serves her community education young women in the sciences\, assisting the elderly\, and interpreting in Arabic. Janet Healy is Director of Community and Volunteer Relations for Catholic Community Services of Utah.  A native of Salt Lake City\, she is wife to her supportive husband\, mother to her incredible children\, and grandmother to her beautiful grandchildren.   \nThroughout her life she has been a tireless volunteer in social and church organizations\, serving countless hours in civilian and military communities\, women’s groups\, hospitals\, orphanages\, and in continuously finding new opportunities to serve. Muriel Longstaff\, although also a Utah native\, spent her formative years with her family in the Middle East where she was immersed in a remarkable melting pot of cultures.  She developed a deep love for the wonderful diversity of food\, culture\, and especially the goodness found in varying faiths.  She served as a fulltime volunteer minister for her own church\, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (or “Mormons”)\, and on her return to college life founded Mormons4Muslims to confront and heal what she saw as the inexcusable spread of Islamaphobia.   \n“There is so much more power\,” she says\, in uniting in the fight for goodness. Drawn from a range of backgrounds and life experience\, these three women represent the ambition of wonderful and remarkable people doing as Gandhi’s immortal words encouraged – “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Women are the quiet architects of tomorrow\, and Emerald Hills Institute is proud to encourage the builders of our future. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/award-ceremony-for-encouraging-women-in-society/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/IMG_20180512_191305898.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180604T005959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180602T221135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220108T231335Z UID:26301-1527987600-1528073999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Ramadan Dinner Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/ramadan-dinner-event/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG-20180509-WA0004.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180323T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180324T005959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180323T205746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T220023Z UID:26335-1521766800-1521853199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Salt Lake Interfaith Round Table Luncheon DESCRIPTION:  \nEmerald Hills Institute invited fellow members of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable to a wonderful lunch with friends\, to introduce ourselves and make sure our many interfaith friends fell welcome.  Zeynep Kariparduc\, Outreach Coordinator for the Institute\, took a moment to explain the name of the Institute and its mission.  Emeralds are precious stones and are green\, representing the abundance of heaven and its precious place in each of our hearts\, she explained.  She made a point of emphasizing the use of Hills in plural rather than singular – because each faith walks its unique path into heaven.  \nFrom Whirling Dervish performances to ebru and cooking classes with dishes from around the world\, Emerald Hills Institute sponsors learning about our neighbors through sharing our cultures.  And perhaps most important\, through Talk In Action the Institute coordinates service opportunities for all our interfaith friends to work with us in helping our Utah community because service\, Zeynep explained\, is an expression of love – love for our neighbors\, for our community\, and for the Creator we share. \nIt was a wonderful lunch\, and everyone had a hard time leaving.   \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/salt-lake-interfaith-round-table-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2018-03-21_ws2284-Osman-Jabrail-Ahmed.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180323T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180324T005959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180323T205246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T215533Z UID:26330-1521766800-1521853199@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Kids feeding Kids! DESCRIPTION: \nIn collaboration with Emerald Hills Institute and Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable Now is a great time to get excited about participating in the upcoming Kids Feeding Kids MobilePack Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) MobilePackTMEvent!\n \nVolunteering with FMSC is a fun\, team-building experience that lets you be a part of the solution to world hunger! \n \nPlease sign up today if you are willing to join Talk in Action team.\n \nSpots are limited first come first serve basis.  http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Group/JoinGroup.aspx?gid=1385917\n \nIf you have questions you can ask at talkinaction@gmail.com\n\n \n\n\n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/kids-feeding-kids/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kidsfeedingkids.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180309T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180309T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180323T204831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T215227Z UID:26317-1520553600-1520639999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:9 March International Women's Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:  \nEmerald Hills Institute held an interfaith event to celebrate The World International Women Day among different denominations of Muslim communities. \nAttendees are from various countries Bosnia\, Turkey\, Afghanistan\, Pakistan\, Turkmenistan\, Kazakhstan\, Syria\, Iraq\, USA\, and Morocco. During the night\, women of all countries were able to network each other\, shared their traditional dance and food. \nSome of the comments of our attendees: \nBrenda Coonce: Thank you for hosting\, I had an amazing time. \nHalida Baniisa: Very very fun night thank you so much hosting. \nDzemila Music-Muhic: Wow what a blast night!!! Bosnian crew had a suggestion to do this “meetings” more often. Thank you everyone for a great evening. \nMaysa Kergaye: Thank you for organizing\, it was truly incredible and lots of fun. URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/9-march-international-womens-day-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Picture1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180309T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180309T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180309T082335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T082429Z UID:26360-1520553600-1520639999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Sisterhood Night DESCRIPTION: URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/strengthening-sisterhood-night/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Strengthening-sisterhood-night.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180219T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180219T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180219T082005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T082250Z UID:26346-1518998400-1519084799@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Generosity of Faith Fair - Salt Lake Interfaith Round Table DESCRIPTION: One of the most comprehensive event of Salt Lake Interfaith Round Table Interfaith Month of February was Generosity of Faith Fair which was held at The Center for Spiritual Living in South Salt Lake on 19 th of February. The theme of the fair was “generosity”. Around 14 different congregations\, churches and NPOs set their tables to show how they understand generosity with in their own communities and toward others.   \n  \n   \n  \nDuring the panel LDS\, Catholic\, Muslim\, Jew\, and Hindu panelists talked about their services concerning understanding of generosity. Zeynep Kariparduc represented Emerald Hills Institute as its Community Outreach Coordinator. https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900011122/as-religious-practice-declines-religious-charities-scramble-for-resources-heres-what-that-means.html URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/generosity-of-faith-fair-salt-lake-interfaith-round-table/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_6657.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180217T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180217T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180217T083510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T083619Z UID:26382-1518825600-1518911999@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Cooking for Cornerstone Counseling Center Patients DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat an amazing group of volunteer who cooked and served for Cornerstone Counseling Center patients. I feel so humble having amazing people around me. I think that is one of the most blessing thing I should be thankful for. We cooked whole Thanksgiving menu. Dawn Barrett you are our hero as you dared to be a chief cook!!!!  TalkInAction team rocks!! URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/cooking-for-cornerstone-counseling-center-patients/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/new1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180213T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180213T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180213T083208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T083400Z UID:26369-1518480000-1518566399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Packing 1366 bags of food for Elementary kids in Salt Lake County and Utah County areas. DESCRIPTION:  \nIn collaboration with five.12 foundation\, Beehive Academy National Honor Society team and TalkInAction volunteers\, we did an amazing job by packing 1366 bags of food for Elementary kids in Salt Lake County and Utah County areas. Date: February\, 13th\, 2018. \n  URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/packing-1366-bags-of-food-for-elementary-kids-in-salt-lake-county-and-utah-county-areas/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nggallery_import/2_1-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180203T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180203T083853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T084021Z UID:26392-1517616000-1517702399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:Two Faiths\, One Common Base: Islam & LDS DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event will be prepared in collaboration with Emerald Hills Institute and George Cannon. \nThe event will be held on 3rd (Saturday) of February 2018 at between 3:00-5:00 PM.  \nThe event location is The City Library\, Main Auditorium\, 210 East 400 South SLC\, UT 84111 \nFREE ADMISSION \nPlease send your RSVPs to talkinaction@gmail.com. \nPlease find the entire flier below. See you there! URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/two-faiths-one-common-base-islam-lds/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/two_faiths_one_common_base.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180129T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180129T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T142413 CREATED:20180129T083649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T083812Z UID:26387-1517184000-1517270399@emeraldhillsinstitute.org SUMMARY:As religious practice declines\, religious charities scramble for resources DESCRIPTION:  \nOverall\, religious attendance is down in America\, where nearly 1 in 4 adults (24 percent) now identify as a religious “none\,” according to Public Religion Research Institute. Around 6 in 10 Americans (58 percent) still believe that houses of worship contribute a “great deal” or “some” to solving social problems\, but that figure has dropped 17 percentage points over the last 15 years\, Pew Research Center reported. \nMoving forward\, faith groups and religiously affiliated charities will work to keep these trends from dulling their impact\, the interfaith panelists said. They highlighted the value of interreligious cooperation\, noting that each group’s outreach projects grow stronger when outside volunteers get involved. \n“We love to bring people from different backgrounds and religions together\,” said Zeynep Kariparduc\, a Muslim woman who spoke on the panel with Kelsch. She serves as outreach and event coordinator for the Emerald Hills Institute. URL:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/events/as-religious-practice-declines-religious-charities-scramble-for-resources/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2020-09-06-at-12.17.44-AM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR