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SUMMARY:TCTA - Setting up success in Highschool-Standard Testing and Extracurricular
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host a webinar on High school success event in partnership with HOW 2 WRITE .  It is designed for Middle school and High school students and families\, this series provides roadmap to navigate US High School system with confidence and covering academics\, planning\, testing\, and personal growth.\n\nSession #2 – Standard Testing\, Extracurricular\n1. Understanding SAT/PSAT and how testing fits into long-term planning \n2. Learn how extracurricular activities support college and personal growth \n3. Build strategies for balance\, well-being\, and strong relationships in high school \n4. Live Q & A \nNote \n\nRegistration is mandatary. The live meeting link will be shared with registered email id one day before the event.\nThis event is offered completely FREE for the benefit of our community. You are warmly encouraged to share the event details with your friends and families so everyone can join in and enjoy the experience.\nThis Event will not be recorded\, so it will not be available for your future reference.\n\nClick here to Register. \n\nTCTA Webinar high school success
URL:https://tctamn.org/event/tcta-setting-up-success-in-highschool-session-2/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:TCTP Tamil Talent Competitions 2026 -Week 3
DESCRIPTION:TCTP- தமிழ் அறிவுத்திறன் போட்டிகள் -2026 \n\nடுவின்சிட்டீஸ் தமிழ் அறிவுத்திறன் போட்டிகள் 2026 அறிவிப்பதில் பெருமகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறோம். நமது வழக்கமான போட்டிகள் இன்னும் புதிய வடிவில்!!! இந்த வருடம் புதிய போட்டி “தமிழ் ஓசை”\, மாணவர்களுக்கான தமிழ் கேட்டல் திறன் போட்டி. \n\nபதிவு தொடங்கியுள்ளது – இப்போது பதிவு செய்யுங்கள்!\nhttps://forms.gle/WcXHigfX6qzzWVeA9 \n  \nMark your days. Apr 4\, Apr 11\, Apr 18\, Apr 26 – 2026 From 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
URL:https://tctamn.org/event/tctp-tamil-talent-competitions-2026-week-3/
LOCATION:Eden Prairie Library\, 565 Prairie Center Dr.\, Eden Prairie\, MN\, 55344\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TwinCities Tamil Paadasalai":MAILTO:contactus@tctpmn.org
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SUMMARY:TCTP Tamil Talent Competitions 2026 -Week 4
DESCRIPTION:TCTP- தமிழ் அறிவுத்திறன் போட்டிகள் -2026 \n\nடுவின்சிட்டீஸ் தமிழ் அறிவுத்திறன் போட்டிகள் 2026 அறிவிப்பதில் பெருமகிழ்ச்சி அடைகிறோம். நமது வழக்கமான போட்டிகள் இன்னும் புதிய வடிவில்!!! இந்த வருடம் புதிய போட்டி “தமிழ் ஓசை”\, மாணவர்களுக்கான தமிழ் கேட்டல் திறன் போட்டி. \n\nபதிவு தொடங்கியுள்ளது – இப்போது பதிவு செய்யுங்கள்!\nhttps://forms.gle/WcXHigfX6qzzWVeA9 \n  \nMark your days. Apr 4\, Apr 11\, Apr 18\, Apr 26 – 2026 From 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM
URL:https://tctamn.org/event/tctp-tamil-talent-competitions-2026-week-4/
LOCATION:Plymouth Library\, 15700 36th Ave N\, Plymouth\, MN\, Plymouth\, 55446\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TwinCities Tamil Paadasalai":MAILTO:contactus@tctpmn.org
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SUMMARY:TCTP GRADUATION DAY 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Day to Celebrate Our Young Graduates\, Our Language\, and Our Living Tradition\n🎓 Celebrating Our Graduating Students\nGraduation Day is more than a ceremony — it is a milestone that honors a child’s growth\, effort\, and identity. For our TCTP students\, this day represents the completion of a meaningful journey in learning Tamil\, understanding culture\, and building confidence in who they are.  The day marks a proud milestone for TCTP and for every family in our community. Our students — who spent years learning Tamil with dedication\, curiosity\, and joy — now step forward as graduates.  Every student who walks across the stage has spent months — often years — learning\, practicing\, and staying committed. Graduation recognizes their hard work\, discipline\, and progress.  When children receive certificates in front of their families and community\, it strengthens their self‑belief. They feel proud of what they have accomplished\, and that pride motivates them to continue learning.  Graduation is not just about the final exam or the last class. It celebrates every step — the first Tamil letter they wrote\, the first poem they recited\, the first time they spoke confidently in Tamil. \nTheir achievement reflects: \n\nConsistent effort throughout the school year\nRespect for their teachers and heritage\nThe discipline to learn a classical language\nThe pride of carrying Tamil into the next generation\n\nThis day honors their hard work\, growth\, and cultural identity. \nFor our children\, தமிழ் is more than a subject. It: \n\nStrengthens emotional connection to family and roots\nBuilds confidence through cultural identity\nEnables communication with grandparents and elders\nPreserves a worldview shaped by compassion and community\n\nWhen a child learns Tamil\, they gain a lifelong anchor to who they are. \nRSVP is Mandatary (Deadline 15th May\, 2026).\n************************************\nEvent Highlights\n************************************ \nPre-KG & KG Performance\nPre-KG & Grade 8 Graduation\n5k College Scholarship\nTCTP Tamil Talent competitions -2026 Prize Distribution\nPerfect Attendance Awards – 2026 \nFun & Celebration \n \n 
URL:https://tctamn.org/event/tctp-graduation-day-2026/
LOCATION:Central Middle School West Chaska\, 140 Engler Blvd\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Jagane Thandhiram Tamil Musical Standup Comedy Show – Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh your heart out with some killer Tamil musical standup vibes at this one-of-a-kind show!\nWe are glad to announce this musical stand‑up comedy show is now offering FREE tickets for all kids aged 12 and under with their parents. \n\n\n\n\nJokes. Music. Love. He has got it all in this one package! 🌟 After successfully touring across the world\, Standup Comedian JAGAN KRISHNAN is bringing his first and most close to heart show – JAGANE THANDHIRAM\, a Musical Standup Comedy Show\, to multiple cities in the 🇺🇸 USA for the 1st time ever !!! 🎤🕺🏽 Come catch this art of love filled with funnies live and get to know how he got through quite a few awkward & embarrassing heartbreaks before finally finding the love of his life in this hilarious musical journey! 😁🥰🎶 Jagane Thandhiram is packed with his quirky observational humour\, original lyrics and music in his signature tone\, relatable jokes and the craziest journey of a 90’s kid – his love story. :) FAMILY FRIENDLY | ORIGINAL SONGS | ROMANTIC-COMEDY MUSICAL | HEART WARMING | TAMIL & ENGLISH Book your tickets now\, for a never-before musical comedy experience! 😁🎵 Brought to you by TCTA \nBook Ticket Now… \n  \n 
URL:https://tctamn.org/event/jagane-thandhiram-tamil-musical-standup-comedy-show-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Hopkins High School\, 2400 Royals Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
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