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• ISW India Day 2025 Come and celebrate August 9th Saturday

  • Start
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    at DCU Worcestor

  INDIA DAY 2025 - August 9th at DCU Center - FREE EVENT

  We thank our sponsors EClinicalWorks, AARP, UNIBANK, Websterfive & Central One

  ‘Satyamev Jayate - Truth alone triumphs’

  Scroll down for links for sign up for dancers, vendors & brochure

  
  

  Free Admission
  DCU Center - Ground floor 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

  We offer discounted parking using the Parking Ticket Validation desktop device which will be at the ISW Information Desk
  $8 event parking 
  Major Taylor Blvd. Municipal Garage:
  30 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA
  

  Please email   ID25@iswonline.org if you want to sponsor or have a booth or choreograph or register for performing or have any questions.

  India Day 2025 Advt/Sponsor Registration Form

  India Day 2025 Payment link for Advt in Brochure

  India Day 2025 Sponsor Payment

  India Day 2025 Vendor Booth sign up & payment link

  India Day 2025 Choreographer/Cultural Form 

  ISW India Day 2025 Career Fair Booth Registration

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• ISWU Online Tutoring by our Youth for your child in Spanish, English, Math, Scratch etc

  • Start
    24 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    18 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  ISWU Summer 2025: Need Online Workshops/Tutoring, sign up

  Preparing for the academic year, eight  week session

  One on One Online Tutoring by our Youth for your child in   Spanish, English, Math, Scratch etc

  Summer Session June 24 onwards, any day depending on Tutor and tutee

  (schedule determined by Tutor and parent) 
  

  Enrollment is open Classes can be selected in the dropdown during registration process. Since classes are online, both tutor and tutee have to be ISW members

   Tutor and Tutee will meet via zoom once a week for weeks sessions. One-on-One or  group classes.

  Cost - $40 for eight sessions at $5 per session ) - ISW member

  A separate registration is required for each subject

  Use ISW membership email id to login.  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  We would also love to hear back from you, so please fill out the survey
  

  
  

  LIST OF CLASSES by GRADE 

  
  Math, English

  Grade (in September 2025)	Subject / Topic of the class
  KG	Arts/Crafts, Bollywood Dance online
  1st	Math, English
  2nd	Math, English
  3rd	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish,  Math, English
  4th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish,  Arts/Crafts, Bollywood Dance, Math, English
  5th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Arts/Crafts, Coding, Math English
  6th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Speech/Debate, Coding Math, English, Pencil shetching
  7th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Math
  8th	English ELA, Spanish

  9th	English ELA, Spanish

  
  

  ISW University Tutoring Team

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar

  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  Contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for other grade/subjects

  We typically keep in touch by email or Whatsapp

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• ISW & Woo Sox 2025 India Heritage Night purchase discounted tickets

  • When
    18 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Polar Park - 100 Madison Street, Worcester, Ma 01608

  ISW & Woo Sox 2025 India Heritage  Night

  Fireworks!! Dances, Indian Food, ISW info table & Indian fun

  Festivities start early: 5:30 PM, pre game 6.15 pm and game time 7 pm

  Discounted Woo Sox  ISW Tickets link   Tickets range from $12 to $36 each.  If you wish to sit together in the ISW section, buy in Sections presented and  consider donating to ISW also.  Performers get free standing room tickets, however family needs to purchase tickets.  

  Worcester Red Sox vs Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders, PA
  TRIPLE-A AFFILIATE OF THE BOSTON RED SOX

  Contact Balki, Co-chair or Shiamin, Co-chair

  
  

  Buy tickets soon from WooSox, sell out soon

  

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• ISW PEN: Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing: Expert Panel Discussion

  • When
    3 Aug 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center
  • Spaces left
    161

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  Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing: Expert Panel Discussion

  Curious about investing in real estate but not sure where to begin—or how to scale? Join us for an insightful Real Estate Investing Panel Discussion featuring seasoned investors and professionals who’ve successfully navigated the real estate market.

  This is a wonderful opportunity to network with experienced investors and get your questions answered in a live Q&A

  Whether you're a beginner or looking to grow your portfolio, this event will provide the practical tools and insider insights you need to take the next step in your real estate investment journey.

  Date August 2nd,  Sunday Time: 1 to 2:30 pm at India Center

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  PEN is a forum for likeminded professionals and entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas and learn from other's experience. Join us for this exciting event, open to all entrepreneurs and professionals. Check out our page on the ISW Website and our LinkedIn page. Contact us at PEN@iswonline.org 

  Ragoo Raghunathan. Kelly Mittal

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• India Day 2025 Vendor Booth sign up & payment link

  • When
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    DCU Center, 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

  Register

  ISW's annual India Day celebration is back with a bang. This year we will be moving to the main convention hall at DCU center on the first floor.

  Vendor registrations are hereby open and due to space limitations will be honored on a first come first serve basis, without exceptions. Please book your space now to avoid missing out. More details on the setup will be forthcoming as we get closer to the event.
  ● Approx. 10’X 8’ space with a table, 2 chairs
  ● Limited number available. First come first served.
  

  VENDOR BOOTHS 

  ● Single - $250 ($325 after July 15, 2025)
  ● Double - $400 ($475 after July 15, 2025)
  ● Additional $50 charge for electrical connection. Please use this option on the payment page If you are a vendor that will need lighting for your goods showcase.
  ● All vendor registrations are non-refundable.

  Non-Profit organizations 

  • Very Limited number available. First come first served. 
  • Non-profit tables: $50.
  • One registration per organization and its affiliates. 
  • Additional $50 charge for electrical connection if desired.
  • All non-profit registrations are non-refundable.

  Early-bird Registration Deadline is Friday July 15, 2025

  Final Registration Deadline is Tuesday Aug 5, 2025
  
  Single booths will have one 8'x2' table.
  Double booths will have two tables, one 8' and one 6' tables in a L-setup (subject to change). 

  Tables will have table covers. You are welcome to bring and use your own table cover(s).

  Non Profit booths are not permitted to sell any items to raise funds for their own organizations at ISW events. Only samples can be displayed at the non profit booths. We raise funds at such events for ISW programs and expenses. 

  Non-profit registrations are extremely popular and in order to give all interested non-profits a fair opportunity, only one registration per non-profit organization and its affiliates will be accepted. Any duplicate or redundant registrations will be canceled at ISW's discretion. 
  
  No refunds are made for booth fees, once paid.  Credit can be applied for future ISW event venues, based on the committee discretion.
  
  Food vendors, please DO NOT use this link and reach out to ID25@iswonline.org for inquiry and information request. No food/drinks will be allowed to be sold at any vendor tables. No exceptions.
  
  For any questions please send email to ID25@iswonline.org.
  Set-up information will be provided to you during last week of July.
  
  Thank you for your support. Please attest you have read the "License Information & Vendor Requirements" below

  License Information & Vendor Requirements: 1. Vendors are suggested to have a State of Massachusetts Business License. (Optional) 2. Multiple vendors/businesses will not be permitted to share the same booth/space. 2. Food vendors, a temporary food establishment permit is required by Massachusetts Health & Social Services 3. Food vendors using hot oil or grease MUST have a 10 lb. ABC fire extinguisher at the food vendor site – per City of Worcester Fire Marshal. 4. Non-profit registrations are extremely popular and in order to give all interested non-profits a fair opportunity, only one registration per non-profit organization and its affiliates will be accepted. Any duplicate or redundant registrations will be canceled at ISW's discretion. The ISW India Day Committee Reserves the Right to: 1. Reassign/change a space if necessary, even on show date. Spaces are not transferable by vendors. 2. Deny a space without a refund to any vendor in violation of any rule. 3. Prohibit display of certain products/distribution of materials based on its acceptability to the general public. 4. Eject vendors/visitors from the festival grounds where there is cause. 5. ISW is not responsible for theft or damage of vendor’s display or property. Vendors are responsible for their own space, and agree to reimburse ISW for any damage caused by unloading, loading and operations during the festival. 6. ISW is not liable for any damage to your equipment, merchandise, yourself or your family, friends or employees working at your booth. 7. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on festival grounds.

  
  

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• ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming 8 to 11 years

  • Start
    11 Aug 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    15 Aug 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    via zoom
  • Spaces left
    7

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  ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming classes 8 to 11 years, all in the afternoons

  click here for currilculum

  •  Online Session 
  • Every weekday 
    
  •  August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
  • One hour each, 2-3 pm , Preferred age 8-11 years
  • Cost:  $25 for 5 sessions
  • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

  Thanks to  Sohan Hegde

  
  

  • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

  Thanks to  Sohan Hegde

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  We typically keep in touch by whatsapp , zoom link will be sent after registration
  

  ISW University 
  Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
  Ashish Cowlagi, Facilitator
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316
  

  Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

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• Ganesha Idol Workshop - 2025

  • Start
    16 Aug 2025
  • End
    17 Aug 2025
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury

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  Please Register each participant separately!

  
  

  
  

  ISW Symphony - Ganapati Idol Workshop

  Day 1: 16 Aug 2025 -9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Making of the idol in clay

  Day 2:  August 17, 2025 - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Painting the idol made on day 1

  
  

  Location: India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  

  Registration:

  Registration needed for all attendees

  Workshop fees:  $25 (Material included)  Some tools will be shared with other participants.

  
  

  Important notes:

  • The idol in clay will be made only on day 1, there will be no clay modeling on day 2
  • Children’s group - Ages 8-12. Parents are required to stay with the child.
  • Adult group - Ages 13 and up.

  For more information contact symphony@iswonline.org 

  Use ISW membership email id to login.

  
  

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  ISW Symphony and SGM team

  
  

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• ISW Ganeshotsav 2025

  • When
    30 Aug 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, 01545
  • Spaces left
    145

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  शुभंकरा तू , चिंतामणी तू, तू विद्यादाता 

    प्रसन्नवदना, गजानना तू , देवा सुखकर्ता ।

    गणपती बाप्पा मोरया ।।

  
  

  Suggested dress code - 
  

  Girls / Ladies - Patterned fabrics -Saree like Patola, Ikat and similar styles

  Boys / Gentlemen - Kurtas or vests with patterns

  Date - 8/30/2025

  Miravnook - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

  Ganesh Pooja, Aarati - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  Entertainment program - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 

  Visarjan Mirawnook  - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm 

  Prasad Dinner (RSVP only) - 6:30pm to 7:30 pm 

  Wrap up - 7:30 pm- 8:00 pm

  
  

  Theme - Ganeshotsav 2025: Celebrating the Divine Patterns of Universe!

  This year, as we welcome Lord Ganesha, we turn our focus to a unique lens — the beauty of patterns in the .

  
  

  Cultural Program Sign up link - Cultural Signup

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW Cultural/Language School admissions (Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu & Assembly only

  • Start
    14 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    18 May 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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   ISW School semester  registration and payment for September 2025 - May 2026 is now open.

  Early signup by September 5, will get free textbooks.

  
  

  Once school begins  we accept rolling admissions, throughout the year do contact us

  SCHEDULE
  

  Open House will be held on Sunday  September 14th, 2025,10 am to 12 pm  and can be attended by parents, teachers and students.All the languages are welcome to attend assembly on Sundays.

  In Person classes start 

  September 20, 2025, Saturday for Telugu

  September 21, 2025 Sunday for  two sessions
  Hindi & Marathi 9:30-11:30,  
  Gujarati, Tamil & Kannada  10:30-12:30
  

  Use ISW membership email id to login.  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here. For siblings or second language, the registration process and payment has to be a separate transaction.

  
  

  We follow the Shrewsbury Public School protocols regarding some holidays masking and safe distancing. Click here for more details for last year. 

  
  

   The ISW Cultural and Language School was established in 1992.  We believe that ‘a language binds a culture’ and we have a home base at our India Center Center in Shrewsbury, for our children who are the future of the Indian Community.  Language and Culture are intertwined and we provide  a safe place to learn, ask questions and participate in arts, music, activities and yoga.

   The school will meet every Saturday & Sunday morning from September to May. We currently have 17 classes in 7 different languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada) for all age groups, including Beginning Hindi for teenagers and adults. Conversational Sanskrit for adults 

   We will offer  yoga, and cultural classes on Sundays, the schedule is sent in weekly newsletter.

  Note that ISW offers free tuition if needed, due to financial hardship, contact us if you want additional information.
  

  Ruchi Chauhan 508-439-7607
  Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316   

  Contact: schoollead@iswonline.org  

  We typically keep in touch by email and Whatsapp. Both cell numbers provided will be attached to the child's class teacher's Whatsapp group with an option to opt out if desired.  

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