5/17/09

The Hindu Temple Society of Albany, New York

Pilgrimage to the Albany, New York Hindu Temple

More than 75 Bhutanese people of all ages, made a pilgrimage to the nearest Hindu Temple in Albany, New York. This large group filled one school bus and two 15-passenger vans! This trip lasted all day and included many opportunities to reflect, pray and sing within the Temple. Everyone enjoyed a meal provided by volunteers from the Albany Temple. We thank everyone at the Temple for hosting us so kindly and graciously!

Here is a link to some of the photos that were taken on that pilgrimage!

Albany Temple Photos and other photo albums from Burlington, VT area Bhutanese events.


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May 17,2009

Damber, Beda, Dickcha and Shichya Bhandari took a day trip to the Hindu Temple in Albany, New York on Sunday, May 17, 2009. The trip is about 3 hours drive each way. Below are some photos and videos from the excursion. Beda and Damber recommend a visit to this temple!

The temple is a very nice medium-sized temple. The temple is open every day. There is also a very large cultural center building beside the temple. The cultural center has a large kitchen, dining hall, classrooms and an auditorium with a stage for dramatic performances.
Every Sunday food is offerred for a small fee at 11:30 am. When the Bhandari's visited the temple and cultural center, they were generously provided with a full meal at no charge!

Please examine the website from the Hindu temple and you will see the range of services and programs they offer. >>>> http://www.albanyhindutemple.org/index.php



The Hindu Temple Society of Capital District, NY., Inc.
450 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211


HERITAGE DAY : Sunday, May 17, 2009

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

HINDU TEMPLE CULTURAL CENTER

CHILDREN'S DRAMA THEATRE PRESENTATION

1. Nala Damayanti

2. Nama Ramayanam
CLICK THE > "ARROW" BELOW TO LISTEN AND SEE A VIDEO OF SOME OF THE DRAMA PRESENTATION >>>>>>>>>

5/4/09

Summer job opportunity for 16 to 24 year old Bhutanese

Click here to see the new posting at: >> http://vermont-bhutanese-association.blogspot.com/

Jean Palmer, a family friend and well-wisher of the Bhutanese community in the Burlington area - asks that you read the following information regarding possible summer jobs for male and female Bhutanese (age 16 -24). >>>>>>

The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (www.vycc.org) hires young women and men ages 16 -24 who work and study together under adult leadership to complete important conservation projects such as state park management, trail maintenance and backcountry construction. I have worked with this organization before and they do great work. They are committed to having diverse crews and are excited by the possibility of having some Bhutanese young people on their crews. They hire for 4 week sessions during the summer and the pay is $322. per week. This is a great opportunity to make some money, develop leadership skills, improve your English reading, writing and conversation, learn job skills, and make new friends. It is a great job reference for anything you might want to do in the future. There will be an Information Session with VYCC staff at the Community Health Center of Burlington on Thursday May 14 at 4 p.m. Call: Jean Palmer for more information - 864-6309 ext. 181.

Damian, Beda Bhandari's friend, states that his son Patrick worked for VYCC and enjoyed the work experience very much. Patrick also enjoyed the travel and the opportunity to see many areas in Vermont while he worked for VYCC.

Summer job opportunity for 16 to 24 year old Bhutanese (during summer school vacation)

The VERMONT YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS - VYCC is currently accepting applications for Corps Members to work on small crews completing high-priority environmental conservation projects across the state of Vermont. Click here to see some example projects that have been completed in prior summers >>> http://www.vycc.org/projects/pastprojects.html Each summer, VYCC crews restore trails, streams, historical sites and natural areas, as well as manage Vermont State Parks. Working for the VYCC gives you a chance to make a lasting contribution to Vermont's communities and landscape.

The VYCC is an intense and challenging experience, full of long days and hard work. It is also an immeasurably rich experience with many opportunities for growth and learning. As a VYCC Corps Members, you need to be prepared to work hard and learn more than you could possibly imagine about your surroundings and yourself.
Our different crew types offer increased levels of challenge and responsibility for Corps Members who work with us over several sessions.

Why VYCC
The VYCC is a statewide, year-round, non-profit conservation and education organization with the mission of teaching individuals to take personal responsibility for their actions. Each year we enroll over 300 Corps Members and full-time AmeriCorps Members, aged 16-24, to work, live, and study together in small groups. All of our crews complete priority conservation, agriculture, park management, and disaster relief projects throughout Vermont and beyond under the guidance of highly trained leaders.

Since 1985 the VYCC has provided young people from every county and nearly every town in Vermont the opportunity to gain valuable natural resource training and education. The VYCC has completed several million dollars worth of priority conservation work in Vermont through partnerships with agencies and organizations, such as the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, Vermont Agency of Transportation, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Vermont's Green Mountain Club.

5/3/09

Moving in and/or out of Burlington or Winooski?

Click here to read this new posting: >>> http://vermont-bhutanese-association.blogspot.com/

Moving in and/or out of Burlington or Winooski?
To help make the move out and transfer process go smoothly and to avoid deductions in your security deposit here are some tips.
* When you move out, make sure to clean the place thoroughly. Clean the oven, refrigerator, bathroom, windows, floors, etc. If you do not do this, the landlord may deduct money from your security deposit. The key is to make sure the apartment/house is in as good, if not better, condition as when you first moved in.
* Remove all personal property and dispose of garbage in bins provided. It is illegal to leave items on the greenbelt, in a front yard, in a city park, in the street, or on the sidewalk. Anyone leaving trash in an improper location can be fined up to $500.
* Contact ALL the utility companies to terminate your services.
* Remove your name(s) from the mailbox, and have your mail held at the post office until they receive your new address. The post office will forward all your mail when they receive your address on a "change of address form" This can be completed in person at the post office or online at: https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/flow.do?_flowExecutionKey=_c39D79E17-A1EA-11EE-CADE-A7563E4BBFF7_k66500E36-2309-97AF-C417-87DC169BD524. Online forms require a debit or credit card though.
* Make arrangements to have your landlord examine the apartment/house to get approval before you move out. You may save money from your security deposit if minor problems are found you can repair yourself. If you filled out a Move-In Check List with your landlord pull out that document and fill out the Move-Out portion. This will help ensure that you document the condition of your apartment as it was on the last day of your lease term.
* Return your keys to the landlord.
* Give the landlord your forwarding address so that your securitydeposit (and a list of itemized deductions from the deposit if there are any) can be returned to you within 14 days from the time you have vacated the apartment. If you do not see your security deposit within 14 days you can call VT Tenant's Inc. (802) 864-0099 for more information on your rights. They also have security deposit return form letters available.
This information is provided by the Spring Move Out Project (SMOP) and the Spring Move In Project (SMIP) in an effort to make moving more convenient and inexpensive during "peak times" throughout Chittenden County. http://www.cswd.net/events/movingguide.shtml

The date for this year's SMOP is May 29th!
Can't make SMOP! Visit CSWD's Burlington Drop-Off Center (339 Pine Street) on Wed 9:30-5:00 p.m.; Thurs & Sat 8:00-3:30 p.m.

Click here for other CSWD Drop-Off Center locations.
Click here for SMOP brochure.
Click here for a guide to sustainable living in Burlington.
Click here for trash disposal options.

BOOKS - No Charge.Used hard cover and soft cover books are accepted at all CSWD Full-Service Drop-Off Centers. Paperback books can also be recycled in your blue bin.

CLOTHING / TEXTILES - No charge!Includes sheets, towels, belts, purses and pairs of shoes tied together. Must be clean and dry. Deliver to any CSWD Full-Service Drop-Off Center

OR >> Salvation Army WarehouseIndustrial Parkway, Burlington, 860-1117Open Mon - Sat, 9:00 to 4:30

OR >> Goodwill Industries329 Harvest Lane, Williston, 879-0088Open Mon - Sat, 9:00 to 8:00; and Sun. 10:00 to 6:00

Please click here for additional reuse options.

FOOD - No charge! Non-perishable, unopened food only. Deliver to: Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & FURNITURE Including couches, rugs, appliances, kitchenware, computers, electronics, sporting equipment and more. Items must be clean and in good condition. Electronic items must be relatively new and repairable.
Deliver to: ReCycle North

OR >> Goodwill Industries329 Harvest Lane, Williston, 879-0088Open Mon - Sat, 9:00 to 8:00; and Sun. 10:00 to 6:00

Please click here for additional reuse options.
or see "Furniture - Used" in the Yellow Pages.

HAZARDOUS ITEMS - NO CHARGE! Batteries, motor oil, gasoline, paints, cleaning chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, insect spray, and other potentially hazardous materials are accepted at:
CSWD Environmental Depot 1011 Airport Parkway, South Burlington, 863-0480Wed, Thur, Fri, 8:00 to 2:00 and Sat, 8:00 to 3:30

CURBSIDE RECYCLING & TRASH PICK-UP For recycling options, click here.For trash disposal options, click here.

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