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Taste of India Dinner Fundraiser
Friday, November 12, 2021 6:00pm
The Forest Hills Public School Chinese Immersion Parent Advisory Committee is excited to launch a series of fundraiser dinners that began Friday, November 12, 2021 from 6pm-9pm. The fundraising efforts focused on technology and communication needs. Hosted by CHI-PAC Secretary, Yelena Wells, and parent volunteers Cecilia Granstrom and Sushma Shenoy, the goal of the fundraiser was to raise funds for the CHI-PAC fhchineseimmersion.org website. This website will enable us to increase awareness of the program, build partnerships with Forest Hills business leaders, expand communication and develop the Immersion family community, and more importantly aid us in student development.
“What an amazing evening! It was TOP notch in every sense. Thanks for doing this not only for the program but our little community. The food, the art, the amazing piano pieces. It was a total delight.”
Attendee
“The Indian cuisine we had was some of the finest I’ve ever tasted! Art and music were inspiring. Friendship and community building were the key highlight of the night!”
Attendee
“I love the Chinese Immersion program because it not only gave my son an opportunity to learn a new language, but it provided our whole family with new connections and lifelong friendships.”
Attendee
A special evening!
This experience will be unique as you will delight in the taste of Indian cuisine, complimentary wine, an art exhibit, and live musical entertainment.
There is value in mastering a second language. Roughly 17% of the globe speaks Mandarin. The Chinese Immersion Program provides our kids the opportunity for critical thinking, cognitive flexibility, and cultural literacy.
Cecilia Granstrom, Parent Volunteer
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
Sushma Shenoy, Guest Culinarian
I love the Chinese Immersion program because it not only gave my son an opportunity to learn a new language, but it provided our whole family with new connections and lifelong friendships.
Dinner Menu
Sushma Shenoy will prepare Indian cuisine favorites with a personal twist.
Evening Menu
Indian Hors d’Oeuvres
Starter ~ Spinach Lentil Soup
Assorted Naan Bread
Entree ~ Saffron Basmati Rice served with a side of Butter Chicken and Spicy Tangy Vegetable Stir Fry
Dessert ~ Indian Mango Ice Cream
Chai Tea
Hosted by Yelena Wells, CHI-PAC Secretary
@ The Wells Residence
Not able to attend? Purchase your own wine from Wine at Home. A portion of the profits will go to CHI-PAC.
Wine At Home
We’re thrilled to partner with wine consultant Connie Wilson of Wine at Home!
Napa Valley wine experience is included in our dinner fundraiser. Thanks to Connie’s generous donation, we’re able to specifically pair wines with the food choices for this evening.
Artist Alla Dickson & “What We Stand On”
“What We Stand On” is an original oil on canvas painting. Inspired by Hindu myth of the three-headed elephant. Elephants can teach us Love, Commitment and Communication, the basis for Family. 11×14 print will be available for sale at $49 with 100% of proceeds going to benefit CHI-PAC.
To read more about this work and ArtPrize Entry, please visit https://www.artprize.org/61757
Born in Belorussian Soviet Republic, Alla started traveling at 11 years old. Her family moved to Cairo, Egypt and it was there that she began to develop a deep appreciation of cultures and art.
Alla Dickso has traveled through out Soviet Republics, Syria, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Egypt, Turkey, and many European countries. After receiving my Master’s Degree in Education with a major in English language and a minor in German, she was accepted to teach art in addition to languages in schools of Siberia, USSR. She is a longtime resident of Holland, MI.
A time for culture, conversation and cuisine!
Closing Performance
Enjoy Gamelan Orchestra-inspired piano works by Claude Debussy.
Yelena Wells, CHI-PAC Secretary closed the evening with a piano performance of Clair de Lune and Jardins sous la pluie (Gardens in the rain) by French Impressionist Claude Debussy.
Claude Debussy was first exposed to the exotic sounds of Javanese Gamelan at the World Exposition of 1889. He incorporated pentatonic scale and tone clusters in his music present in Javanese compositions.
Debussy’s impressionistic musical style reflects that of his visual art contemporaries Monat and Renoir. Clair de Lune, one of the most famous piano works was inspired by French poet Paul Verlaine’s poem Claire de Lune.
Mandarin Chinese Immersion: Forest Hills Public Schools 