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April 13, Saturday: Şeker Bayramı Celebration @Revocup Coffee Leawood
April 20, Saturday: The Diplomatic Ball @Sheraton at Crown Center
April 21, Sunday: 23 Nisan Celebration @Urban Air, Overland Park
May 18, Saturday: Spring Picnic @Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12
June 15, Saturday: Kurban Bayramı Celebration @Revocup Coffee Leawood
August 10, Saturday: Festival booth setup @Swope Park
August 14-15, Wed-Thu: Festival food preparation @Hillcrest Community Center
August 16-18, Fri-Sun: Ethnic Festival @Swope Park
September 7, Saturday: Fall Picnic @Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12
November 1, Friday: Cumhuriyet Bayramı Celebration @Raintree Lake Clubhouse
December 31, Tuesday: New Year's Party @Raintree Lake Duck Pond Activity Center
Event details are to be posted below in due course. Some changes are possible.
New Year's Party
December 22, 2024Let us welcome 2025 together!
Come join us at this after-dinner cocktail event.
We will not offer or sell any food or adult beverages. Bring your own beverage (and food if you so choose). We will have plates, napkins, cups, etc. We will also provide water and soft drinks.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
WHERE: Raintree Lake Duck Pond Activity Center
111 SW Cole Younger Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Please note this is a different location than our usual place!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
TAA-KC Board of Directors
RSVP required!
If you received our email announcement, please reply to it.
If not, please contact us if you wish to join us.
2024 Turkish Republic Day Celebration
October 22, 202429 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun!
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 101st Anniversary of the Turkish Republic with Turkish music & great people.
Please note: We will NOT serve dinner. This event will be a potluck, so PLEASE BRING something delicious to share.
We will have raffle tickets for sale to add some excitement to the evening. If you have something you can donate for the raffle, please let us know.
PLEASE RSVP and let us know how many adults/kids will be attending with you so we can make this a successful event!
WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2024 • 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
WHERE: Raintree Lake Club House
825 SW Raintree Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
MENU
We will have water, ice, soft drinks, Turkish tea, & Turkish coffee.
Cash bar serving beer, wine, & rakı!
Looking forward to seeing you!
TAA-KC Board of Directors
2024 Fall Picnic
August 22, 2024Dear All,
You are cordially invited to our Fall Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.
When: Saturday, September 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12
The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself. We will also have döner (one 20-lb cone) and make dürüm while it lasts.
We will provide the following for your convenience:
- Coolers and ice
- Water, soft drinks and/or lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee
- Charcoal for the built-in grill
- Paper and plastic disposables
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
Bayramlaşma / Kurban
June 11, 2024Dear All,
You are cordially invited to celebrate Kurban Bayramı with us. You can bring appetizers to share (thanks to our wonderful hosts Merve and Brandon for encouraging us to do so).
When: Saturday, June 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood
5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211
RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
2024 Spring Picnic
May 15, 2024Dear All,
You are cordially invited to our Spring Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.
When: Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12
The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.
We will provide the following for your convenience:
- Coolers and ice
- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee
- Grill, charcoal, and condiments
- Paper and plastic disposables
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
23 Nisan Children's Day Celebration
April 11, 202423 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız kutlu olsun!
This is a TAA-KC sponsored event. Children attend at no cost to you.
Join us at Urban Air - Overland Park
(14401 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223)
We will have pizza and bottle water for the kids.
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Time: 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
RSVP required by April 18th! Please send a message and indicate the number of children and their ages!
IMPORTANT: All party participants need an active participant waiver for Urban Air - Overland Park. Waivers can be completed online in advance (click here).
Looking forward to seeing you!
TAA-KC Board of Directors
Bayramlaşma / Ramadan
April 2, 2024Dear All,
You are cordially invited to celebrate Şeker Bayramı with us. You can bring appetizers to share (thanks to our wonderful hosts Merve and Brandon for encouraging us to do so).
When: Saturday, April 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood
5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211
RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
New Year's Party
December 26, 2023Let us welcome 2024 together!
Come join us at this after-dinner cocktail event.
NOTE: We will not offer or sell any food or drinks. Bring your own drinks (and food if you so choose). We will have plates, napkins, cups, etc. We will also provide water and soft drinks.
WHEN: Sunday, December 31, 2023 • 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
WHERE: Raintree Lake Club House
825 SW Raintree Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Looking forward to seeing you there!
TAA-KC Board of Directors
2023 Turkish Republic Day Celebration
October 26, 202329 Ekim Cumhuriyet Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun!
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic with Turkish music & great people.
Please note: We will serve some appetizers and dessert, but no full dinner. This event will be a potluck so PLEASE BRING something delicious to share.
We will have raffle tickets for sale to add some excitement to the evening.
PLEASE RSVP and let us know how many adults/kids will be attending with you so we can make this a successful event!
WHEN: Sunday, October 29, 2023 • 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
WHERE: Raintree Lake Club House
825 SW Raintree Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
MENU
We will have water, ice, soft drinks, Turkish tea, & Turkish coffee.
Cash bar serving beer, wine, & rakı!
Looking forward to seeing you!
TAA-KC Board of Directors
2023 Fall Picnic
August 22, 2023Dear All,
You are cordially invited to our Fall Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.
When: Saturday, September 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12
The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.
We will provide the following for your convenience:
- Coolers and ice
- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee
- Grill, charcoal, and condiments
- Paper and plastic disposables
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
Earthquake Relief Fund Update
August 22, 2023As of August 22, 2023, the total funds raised through our sub-campaign stand at $17,470 . We are grateful to each and every one of our 93 donors. Our fundraising page remains active and can be accessed here.
2023 Ethnic Festival (August 18-20)
August 22, 2023Many thanks to more than 50 volunteers who helped with preparations throughout the last week, and who braved the extreme heat conditions during the weekend! We couldn't have pulled it off without your help.
2023 Spring Picnic
May 8, 2023Dear All,
You are cordially invited to our Spring Picnic. Bring your family, friends and appetites, and join us for a whole afternoon of fun, sports, good food and company.
When: Saturday, May 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #12
The picnic will be a side dish potluck. Bring a side dish to share (börek, pastries, salad, dessert, fruit, ..., whatever you like). Please also bring whatever you want to grill for yourself.
We will provide the following for your convenience:
- Coolers and ice
- Water, lemonade, hot tea, and Turkish coffee
- Grill, charcoal, and condiments
- Paper and plastic disposables
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
Bayramlaşma / Ramadan
April 15, 2023Dear All,
You are cordially invited to celebrate Şeker Bayramı with us. Turkish tea and deserts will be served. You can bring appetizers to share, but no deserts please.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Revocup Coffee Leawood
5037 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS 66211
RSVP not required. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
TAA-KC
23 Nisan Children's Day Celebration
April 7, 202323 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız kutlu olsun!
This is a TAA-KC sponsored event. Children attend at no cost to you.
Join us at Main Event Entertainment - Olathe
(11950 N Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061)
Party includes:
3 Hours of Unlimited Video Games
2 VR Experiences1 game of Laser Tag (Child must be taller than 48”)
Cheese Pizza
Unlimited Fountain Drinks
Event Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Event Start Time: 03:30 PM - End Time 06:30 PM
Reservation required by April 18th! Please send a message and indicate the number of adults/children
Looking forward to seeing you!
TAA-KC Board of Directors
Survey Invitation
February 23, 2023Dear All,
We received this survey invitation from a friend at the Pennsylvania State University. Pass it along to anyone you know who might be eligible to participate.
Thanks,
TAA-KC
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From Dr. Ayşen Maraş:
Please participate in our scientific research that explores the psychological experiences and desire to return to Turkey among Turkish young adults living in the United States.
Please participate in the research if :
- You are 18 years old or older and also younger than 30 years old,
- You are fluent in written and spoken English
- You are living in the United States for 1 year or more
- Either you or at least one of your parents was born in Turkey
Click here to access the survey.
UPDATE: Kansas Family's Loved Ones Trapped After Earthquake In Türkiye
February 10, 2023Read the story on KSHB's website, and KSN also has an article on their website.
A series of high-magnitude earthquakes struck southeastern Turkey in the early hours of February 6, 2023, causing large-scale devastation across ten Turkish provinces and northern Syria, taking tens of thousands of lives, and upending the lives and livelihoods of several millions! Please contribute to our fundraising effort to help with the ongoing relief efforts. Our fundraiser is under a larger relief campaign run by the Bridge to Türkiye Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit US organization, and your donations go straight to the BTF campaign.
Please share this page with your network: friends, co-workers, news etc. Thank you.