Author Archives: Yusuf Demir

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Most countries including US, Turkey, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. The Resolution for having a dedicated Mother’s Day was signed by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914. Since then ...

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Cooking Class

Would you like to learn more about authentic Turkish cuisine? We are excited to announce that Turkish Cultural Center Women’s Club is preparing to host a Cooking Class. This is a perfect opportunity to learn how to make some of your favorite dishes from the Turkish cuisine. You are going to be actively participating in creating fabulous masterpieces of Turkish cuisine during the ...

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Advisory Board

Roger Katz State Senator Dennis Keschl State Representative Karen Kusiak State Representative, Professor of Education Colby College

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Statement on the Boston bombings

Statement on the Boston bombings – April 15, 2013 We, Turkish Cultural Center (TCC) and the Council of Turkic American Associations (CTAA) are truly shocked and appalled by the news that just came regarding the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. We express our condolences for the families and loved ones of the two victims and at ...

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Volunteers

Turkish Cultural Center is currently offering internship and volunteer opportunities for the Academic Year of 2013 and 2014. Turkish Cultural Center is dedicated to promote peace and dialogue among people from various backgrounds. All internship and volunteers are unpaid. Eligibility: All undergraduate, graduate students as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply. Candidates must have a strong interest in ...

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Diverse Communities Gather to Break Fast at TCC Maine Iftar Dinner

Diverse Communities Gather to Break Fast at TCC Maine Iftar Dinner At sunset on the evening of July 23rd, 2013 during the month of fasting known as Ramazan, about 40 guests from the local American, Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Turkish communities gathered at the Applewood Inn in Freeport for an iftar (eef-tahr) dinner to break fast and enjoy a meal together ...

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