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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 5 CITY VIEWS September 5, 2025 South Asian Council For Social Services Has Productive Summer, Especially For Youth T he non-profit South Asian Council for Social Services, SACSS, expe- rienced a productive summer full of events and activities, especially for youth leaders that it grooms to take up tasks that expand learning and involvement in community support systems. The organization also honored its volunteers—”the heart of our food pantry,” From unloading and storing food to packing and distributing bags, our volun- teers ensure every step is done with care,” the organization noted. During this summer, the SACSS Youth Leadership Program took a field trip to the Museum of the Moving Image. Its current batch of seven youth coming from diverse backgrounds, was led by the Senior Pro- gramManager of Family Support Services, Nushmia Shafique, and joined by volun- teer Jamie Li Damonti. The day began at the SACSS office, where apart from enjoying pizza, Shafique introduced the students to a special clue hunt they would take on inside the museum. Each question of the quiz was connected to a different section of the museum, encouraging the kids to not only explore but also to interact with each other and the exhibits in new ways. The non-profit organization led by Ex- ecutive Director Sudha Acharya also cel- ebrated the graduation of SYLP students. NewYork City Council Member Linda Lee joined the event to honor young lead- ers as they received their City-certified certificates. Other SACSS volunteers were also pre- sented certificates of appreciation. “From supporting our food pantry to lending a helping hand across programs, they are truly the backbone of our work and the reason we can continue serving our com- munity,” SACSS said in it outreach email. The second Stitch with SACSS batch of the year is ongoing currently. Participants have kicked off with a creative project— making colorful potli bags, “a timeless accessory that’s back in trend,” the organization said “Through this program, women not only learn valuable sewing skills but also build confidence and com- munity along the way,” it added. By a StaffWriter ALL PHOTOS:SACSS Summer Youth Leaders with Senior Program Manager of SACSS Nushmia Shafique. SYLP student receiving graduation certificate from Board Member Mysore Gandhi, ED Sudha Acharya and Council member Linda Lee. Stitch with SACSS student stitching a Potli bag Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri To Lead Two-Day Tabla Workshop In Edison E dison, NJ — East Coast tabla students and music lovers will soon have a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the world’s foremost exponents of the Lucknow Gharana. Padmashri awardee Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri will lead a special two-day tabla workshop in Edison, New Jersey The workshop will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. onwards, and continue on Sunday, September 1, 2025. Orga- nizers describe this as “a long-awaited dream come true” for students of Indian classical mu- sic, who will now have the chance to study the intricate compositions of the Lucknow Gharana directly from the legendary maestro himself.Event Details: Dates: August 31 and September 1, 2025 Time: August 31, 2:00 p.m. onwards; September 1, full-day session Venue: Edison, New Jersey As space is limited, early registration is strongly en- couraged. For more information and registration: Email: yamanarts@gmail.com WhatsApp: +91 62896 75540 Phone: +1 (732) 986-1099 By a StaffWriter