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Posted on Jul 16th
Blood Donation Drive @SVCC Sun - Aug 1st 2010 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Namaste,
Sixth annual Blood Donation Drive will be held on 1st of August, 2010 by Kannada Sangha of Sacramento in association with other Indian organizations, to mark the Indian Independence Day celebrations. This community service is only possible if all of us come forward to participate in this noble cause

We request you all to sign-up for this event

Please send an email, or call one of the following contacts to sign-up. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Please provide the following information to sign-up

Full Name
Contact Phone Number

Venugopal Acharya (916) 719-6527 venugopal_acharya@yahoo.com
Venu Mallesara (916) 218-9142 venuaquila@gmail.com
Sathish Nagaraj (916) 580-5322 kss_satish@yahoo.com
Gurudutt HV (916) 919-7043 gurudutthv@gmail.com

"Give a pint and get a pint"
"All participants will receive a coupon good for a free pint of Baskin-Robbins ice cream"

Location Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Cultural Center
SVCC Temple Complex
Date Sun - Aug 1st 2010
Time 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Address 4679 Aldona Lane
Sacramento, CA 95841
Phone Ph : (916) 483-4760

Eligbility
• Should be in generally good health, and free from cold or flu for at least 48 hours before giving blood
• Should be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) [no upper age limit]
• Should weigh at least 110 pounds
• Should be at least one year since your last visit to India
• Must hold a picture id (photo identification card) such as a driving license

Some Reasons for temporary deferrals
• Cold, respiratory infection, fever, or sore throat:
Must be symptom free and medication free for at least 48 hours
• Travel to an area where malaria is prevalent:
One-year deferral. (Please inquire with medical staff for specific locations)
• Acupuncture:
Okay if disposable needles are used; otherwise, one-year deferral
• Minor surgery:
Usually a six-week deferral
• Major surgery:
Okay when released by physician unless blood was transfused,
in which case there is a one-year deferral period
• Pregnancy/delivery:
Six-week deferral after normal delivery.
Six-week deferral following Caesarean section, or until released by physician

Some facts about blood donation
• On average one unit of blood can save up to 3 patients
• You can donate blood as often as every 8 weeks
• Actual blood donation takes only 5-7 minutes
• Only 5% of the eligible people come forward to donate their blood
• (If you are one of those other 95%, please save a life or two by donating your blood!)

Overall Process
When you arrive at your scheduled appointment, here's what you can expect:
• Registration/ medical history interview (5 to 10 minutes):
You will be asked to give your name, address, date of birth and phone number.
You will need to show a photo ID such as your driver's license or employee ID card.
Your temperature, blood pressure, and blood count are checked
• Blood Drawing (5 to 7 minutes):
A phlebotomist will collect about one pint of blood from your arm, which takes approximately five to seven minutes
• Rest and refreshments (10 to 15 minutes):
You will be asked to replenish your fluids by resting and enjoying complimentary juice and snacks

"Giving blood is something I can easily do. I don't need to be wealthy to give a priceless gift to the community"
quote from a donor

July 2010

29   Sankashtahara Chathurthi
6:00AM Ganapathy Homam
6:30PM Ganapathy Abhishekam
14   Chathurthi
1, 15, 30   Panchami
2, 16   Sashthi
6:30PM Subhramanya Abhishekam
11   Amavasya
11   Start of Shravana Maasa - 12:43
Start of Varsha Ruthu - 12:43
24   Purnima (Full Moon)
6:30PM Satyanarayana Pooja Vratha (Katha)
Guru Purnima
9, 22   Pradosham
6:30PM Gandareshwara (Shiva) Abhishekam
6, 20   Dashami
7, 21   Ekaadashi
15   Start of Kata Raasi 20:04
Start of Aadi Maasam 20:04
15   Start of Dakshinaayana Punyakaala 20:04
Pithru Tharpanam

August 2010

Posted on 1/30/2010
Siddhivinayaka Mahaprasada Seva

Siddhivinayaka Mahaprasada Seva

“Akshaya Patra”
 Annadaanam Scheme at SVCC
  
 || Annadanam  Mahaadaanam ||
  
  This new annadaanam scheme is  introduced in our temple from

 Mahashivaratri day February  11, 2010.
 Scheme details:
  This scheme will be operational on Saturdays and Sundays only.
  Devotees can sign up for any Saturday or Sunday of their choice.
 Annadaanam covers prasadam for all devotees visiting the temple from 12:00 Noon to 7:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
 Saturday Annadaanam will also include sponsorship for Shiva, Navagraha, Venkateshwara and  Hanuman Abhishekam.
 Sunday Annadaanam will also include  sponsorship for Shiva and Mahaganapati Abhishekam.
  
 Devotees signing up may please make the suggested donation of $251 at the

Temple by cash or checks in favor of SVCC.


Devotees are also welcome to contribute to this scheme in other denominations also.

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 Shirdi Sai Mahaprasada Seva
Annadaanam Scheme at SVCC
  
 || Annadanam  Mahaadaanam ||
  
  This new annadaanam scheme is  introduced in our temple from

Mahashivaratri day February  11, 2010.
 Scheme details:
  This scheme will be operational on Thursdays only.
  Devotees can sign up for any Thursday of their choice. Annadaanam covers prasadam for all devotees visiting the temple. Prasadam will be distributed after Sai Bhajan.
  
 Devotees signing up may please make the suggested donation of $151 at the
temple by cash or checks in favor of SVCC.
Devotees are also welcome to contribute to this scheme in other denominations also.

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Sri Anjaneya Vadamala Seva

   
  This new ‘vadamala’ scheme is introduced in our temple on Saturdays from Mahashivaratri day February 11, 2010.
 Scheme details:
  This scheme will be operational on Saturdays only.

This includes a vadamala of 108 vada to Sri Anjaneya Swamy.

Devotees signing up may please make the suggested donation of $54 at the
temple by cash or checks in favor of SVCC.

 

Devotees can also have Anjaneya Abhisheka & Vadamala seva.
Suggested donation $108

 

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Sri  Siddhivinayaka Modaka Seva

This new ‘modaka scheme is introduced in our temple from

Mahashivaratri day February 11, 2010.
 Scheme details:
  This scheme will be operational on all the days.

This includes a modaka seva of 108 modaks to Sri siddhivinayaka.

Devotees signing up may please make the suggested donation of $54 at the
temple by cash or checks in favor of SVCC.

 

Devotees can also have Siddhi Vinayaka Abhisheka & Modaka seva.
Suggested donation $108

 


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You can also consider sponsoring the above scheme for special occasions like Birthdays, Wedding Anniversary, Vidyaramba(First day at school),  Graduation.

 

Devotees are encouraged to sponsor the festivals like New year, Pongal/Sankranti, Onam, Ugadi, Ganesh Pooja, Divali, Navaratri etc. (All Hindu festivals)

 

 

 

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