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The Gandhi Peace Network of North Dakota is hosting it’s 16th Annual Gandhi Peace Dinner this October 2nd at the First Presbyterian Church in Bismarck at 6:00pm.

Click here to reserve your place at the Dinner!

The proceeds from the dinner go towards Gandhi Peace Network’s Programs partnering with organizations like the Abused Adult Resource Center, Bismarck Public Schools, Youth Correctional Center, Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry, including programs for United Tribes Technical College Scholarships, Peace-Pole Gardens, Classroom Peace and Nonviolence Projects, Peace Walks, and many other events in the state.

The dinner features gourmet foods from different parts of India:

Dhal Ki Pakodi from Jaipur – served with apple chutney and dhania (cilantro) chutney from mixture of different organic beans grown right here in North Dakota, garlic, coriander seeds and fennel seed

Dahi Ka Khata from Rajasthan

Podhina Murgh from Punjab - boneless chicken breast cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, fresh mint locally grown and Aruna Seth’s special murgh masala

Muttar Paneer – fresh green peas and home made cheese cooked in aromatic sauce with fresh chopped ginger.

Basmati Rice from Hyderabad - cooked with “panch foran” spices including black mustard seeds, kala jeera, kadi patha, cayenne pepper and cardamom

Phulka (Chapathi) – traditional whole wheat bread puffed over open fire and brushed with Ghee (clarified butter)

Khopra Burfee – a milk based desert made from fresh shredded coconut and cardamom

Aruna’s Masala Tea

R.S.V.P. Here or at (701) 223-4234 to Reserve Your Seats.

Full menu carry out is available by reservation at 5:00pm on Saturday

The Gandhi Peace Network of North Dakota will celebrate October as Peace Month in cooperation with various Bismarck organizations, schools and churches.

Saturday Oct 2nd marks the 141st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian apostle of peace and non-violence.

Over the past several years the Peace Network has dedicated Peace Poles around Bismarck in cooperation with churches, parks and schools. Around this time, schools and churches are encouraged to rededicate the Peace Pole and walk for World Peace.

The 16th annual Gandhi Peace dinner will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at First Presbyterian Church in Bismarck (214 E. Thayer Avenue).

Carry out is at 5pm and the sit down dinner begins at 6pm. Checks for $30 are to be made payable to Gandhi Peace Network of North Dakota. Reservations can be made by email to jjart@btinet.net or by phone at 223-4234

The dinner features foods from different parts of India. The soup is Dahi ka khata from Rajasthan made from yogurt, gram flour, fenugreek seeds and black mustard seeds. The appetizer is Dhal ki pakodi from Jaipur made from mixture of different organic beans
grown right here in North Dakota, garlic, coriander seeds and fennel seeds. It is served with apple chutney and dhania (cilantro) chutney.

The entree is punjabi podhina murgh, boneless chicken breast cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, fresh mint locally grown and Aruna Seth’s special murgh masala. Muttar Paneer is the vegetable – fresh green peas and home made cheese cooked in aromatic sauce with fresh chopped ginger.

Hyderabadi Basmati rice cooked with “panch foran” spices including black mustard seeds, kala jeera, kadi patha, cayenne pepper and cardamom. The traditional whole wheat bread is phulka (chapathi) puffed over open fire and brushed with Ghee (clarified butter).

The dessert is khopra burfee – a milk based desert made from fresh shredded coconut and cardamom. Seth’s own chai masala tea will be the beverage.

This year we fondly remember Shri D.P. Julka, Shrimati P. Julka, Mr. P. N. Seth and board member Therm Kaldahl for their commitment to peace. They have been the inspiration behind this network over 16 years.

Local community members and children will present a short program.

For more information, visit www.gandhipeace.org.

As part of the dinner program we will be awarding two scholarships to United Tribes Technical College students during the dinner. Please stop by to congratulate them.

The proceeds from the dinner go towards Gandhi Peace Network’s Programs partnering with organizations like the Abused Adult Resource Center, Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck Emergency Food Pantry, including programs for United Tribes Technical College Scholarships, Peace-Pole Gardens, Classroom Peace and Nonviolence Projects, Peace Walks, and many other events in the state. 100% of the proceeds stay right here in North Dakota.

On Friday October 1st, Peace Poetry will be held in the evening at United Church of Christ of Bismarck (1200 E Highland Acres Rd).

On Monday Oct 4th, the Peace Network will join with the Abused Adult Resource Center at “Take back the Night” an event dedicated to ending domestic violence. The event will be held in the evening at the state Capitol front lawn by Boulevard Avenue.

On Oct 5, the Peace Network will join with the Abused Adult Resource Center at “Take back the Night,” an evening dedicated to ending domestic violence. The event will be held at the state Capitol front lawn.

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This year we are celebrating Gandhi’s 140th Birthday.

WHEN: Saturday Oct. 3rd, 2009 – 6:00pm
WHERE: Trinity Lutheran ( 310 E Avenue A ) in Bismarck

Reservations are required.

Donations of $30 will be taken at the door or in advance with checks made out to the Gandhi Peace Network of ND.

Please call Aruna and Vinod Seth at 701.223.4234 for confirmed reservation. Leave a message that includes your name and phone number. Seating will begin at 6pm and full menu carry out at 5pm.

100% of the collected funds go to women and school programs in North Dakota and India.

Check out this link on the City of Bismarck’s website for more information on the Peace Pole celebration at Horizon Middle school.  Horizon was the first secondary school in the State of North Dakota to plant a Peace Pole.  Way to go Horizon!

Horizon Peace Pole Celebration