5K for the 5Ks | American Turban

2nd Annual Sikh Coalition 5K for the 5Ks Run. (Credit: Karaminder Ghuman. Source: Sikh Coalition)

Seeking your support for the Sikh Coalition

September 11, 2013 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Named after the Sikh articles of faith, the Sikh Coalition is holding its third annual 5K For The 5Ks fundraiser on October 5 in Sunnyvale, California, in support of their work to ensure that Sikhs are able to enjoy our right to practice our faith freely in this country. I have been a volunteer for the Sikh Coalition for two and a half years, and I realize how crucial support from our community is in enabling us to continue our […]

Categories: Civil Rights, Events • Tags: 5K for the 5Ks, California, Sikh Coalition, Sunnyvale

Thoughts on attending the Sikh Coalition’s “5K for the 5Ks” event

September 25, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Last Saturday, I was in the Bay Area to attend the Sikh Coalition’s “5K for the 5Ks” fundraising event in Sunnyvale, California. It was a very enjoyable event, and I was happy to meet in person many people I’ve seen online or in other forums. It was friendly atmosphere among the participants and organizers. I was particularly taken by the display of the variety of talent in our community during the event. Many thanks to the Sikh Coalition, their staff, […]

Categories: Art, Events, Reflections • Tags: 5K for the 5Ks, California, Chardi Kalakari, Kalakari Collective, Sikh Coalition, Sunnyvale

Busy upcoming weekend for California’s Sikhs

September 20, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

This weekend will be a busy one for California’s Sikhs, with a variety of events from Saturday through Sunday. Sikhs celebrate a century in the United States Stockton, California, September 22-23 As previously mentioned, the Stockton Gurdwara in Stockton, California will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of the Gurdwara — considered the oldest in America — with a conference on Saturday, September 22, entitled “The Sikh Journey to America“, at the Spanos Concert Hall at the University of […]

Categories: Events, TV/Movies • Tags: 3rd i, 5K for the 5Ks, Article of Faith, California, Roots of Love, San Francisco, San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival, Sikh Centennial, Sikh Coalition, Sikh I Am, Sikh Voices, Siklidar, Stockton, Sunnyvale

Meet and dine with American Turban at the Sikh Coalition’s 5K fundraiser

September 12, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Have you ever wondered: “Who is American Turban?” On Saturday, September 22, the Sikh Coalition is holding their “5K for the 5Ks” run/walk fundraising event, and I have just confirmed my attendance to support the great work by the Sikh Coalition in Sikh American civil rights. This is your chance to meet me! Even better, I will treat the individual who donates the most to dinner in the Bay Area! To qualify, donate to my 5K for the 5Ks page […]

Categories: American Turban, Civil Rights, Events • Tags: 5K for the 5Ks, California, San Francisco Bay Area, Sikh Coalition