The award reception and ceremony will be held on

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Turquoise Center

between 2:00 pm. and 4:00 pm.

Note: In order to receive awards,

the students and the teachers should be present

at the award ceremony.

Details about the ceremony can be found below.

Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians cordially invites you to the "Nowruz Spring Festival" in Houston on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 11 am to 7 pm.
Admission Fee: Free
Parking Free

PROGRAM
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Nowruz Celebrations
4:00 to 7:00 pm Reception with Live Music
VENUE
Turquoise Cultural Center 9301 W. Bellfort Ave. Houston TX 77031
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Cuisines from Central Asia, Cultural Foods, delicious kebabs, doner (gyro), kofte (meat ball), sis kebab, Anatolian salad, dolma, sarma, baklava, pilaf and many foods Mediterranean and Balkanic countries Shows and Performances Fun Games for Kids Hand Craft Shows Competitions Folk Dances Live Music Nowruz Soccer Cup Award Ceremony

This Course is a step-by-step guide to the world's fastest sport. Course for all players and skill levels - for those who are just starting out to those who would like to increase their current skill level.

It's easy to learn the basic strokes of Ping-Pong, and once these are mastered you will build on these strokes to play the advanced shots of modern table tennis, as played in the Olympic games.

Start: March 21 Wednesday 4pm-5:30pm

Fee:$100(8 weeks)

Teacher: ISRAFIL MERCAN (Professional Player) PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Application: Online application or visit Turkuaz Room120

!!!King the art of Photography!!!

Explore How you can easily learn to create attractive photos.

Impress your friends with your Photographs.

Photography Course, 7 weeks

Course day: MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31, APRIL 7, 14, 21

Exhibition day: May 5 (students show up their art of photos)

This course only for 4,5,6,7 grade kids, limited place(10). Course fee $70.

for sign up and detail information please visit Turkuaz Center Room-120 Mr. Yusuf.

The 6th Annual Turkish Language Olympiad, which was organized by Raindrop Turkish House, was held at the Hobby Center Sarofim Hall on Saturday, February 18, 2012.  Viewed by 2000 viewers, there was a festive atmosphere. The MC of the program was Fox 26’s Melissa Wilson.

The program also hosted distinguished guests including congressmen and congresswomen from Turkey, Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis and the Consul General of Turkey.

This is a reminder for those ladies who would like to sip turkish tea and have a lively conversation at the end of a tiring day.There will be presentations, fun games and delicious food from turkish cousine as well.

If you have not RSVPed yet, Send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to email.

Date: 02-16-2012

Time: 19:00 (pm)

Location: Turquoise center (9301 W Bellfort Ave Houston TX 77031)

Raindrop Helping Hands launched an aid campaign right after the tragic earthquake in Van, Turkey. During the campaign, Raindrop Helping Hands received about $125,000. Mr. Mehmet Okumus, the president and the CEO of Raindrop Foundation presented the check to Nevzat Yilmaz, the relief coordinator of Helping Hands, to deliver your generous contributions to the victims of Van Earthquake.

At 1:41 p.m. (5:41 a.m. CT) on Sunday, October 23, a quake with a magnitude of 7.2 hit Van province of Turkey near the border of Iran killing 650 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless. The temporary housing facilities, which officials refer to as "container city" currently host over 133 bin people. Also, there are people who live in tents during the cold winter of Van. Your contributions will help some of the victims and give them hopes.