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• Date Change: ISW: New H-1B rules: An attorney-Led Discussion for Indian Professionals and Families

  • When
    1 Oct 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    online zoom,

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  Topic: ISW: New H-1B rules: An attorney-Led Discussion for Indian Professionals and Families
  Time: October 1, 2025 07:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time 
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  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85012508538
  Meeting ID: 850 1250 8538

  Based on the recent changes in H1B immigration and visa changes, ISW (and PEN) are hosting a Federal Immigration and Nationality law attorney for a zoom based webinar to clarify the EO and its repercussion.
  
  Contact: President@iswonline.org

  
  

  
  

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• ISW PEN: Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing

  • When
    5 Oct 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
  • Spaces left
    138

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  Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing: Expert Panel Discussion

  Sunday Oct 5th,  3 to 4:30 pm

  Curious about investing in real estate but not sure where to begin—or how to scale? Join us for an insightful Real Estate Investing Panel Discussion featuring seasoned investors and professionals who’ve successfully navigated the real estate market.

  This is a wonderful opportunity to network with experienced investors and get your questions answered in a live Q&A

  Whether you're a beginner or looking to grow your portfolio, this event will provide the practical tools and insider insights you need to take the next step in your real estate investment journey.

  

  PEN is a forum for likeminded professionals and entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas and learn from other's experience. Join us for this exciting event, open to all entrepreneurs and professionals. Check out our page on the ISW Website and our LinkedIn page. Contact us at PEN@iswonline.org 

  Ragoo Raghunathan. Kelly Mittal

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• Westborough Diwali Community Celebration

  • When
    7 Oct 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Post 22 1300 Union Street, Suite 201, Westborough MA

  Westborough Diwali Community Celebration 
  October 7, 2025, 5:00–7:30 pm
  Post 22 1300 Union Street, Suite 201,  Westborough MA
  
  All are welcome!Connect, celebrate, and enjoy activities, light refreshments, music and dance performances.
  
  Stay for a while or the entire event.
  Event Chair: Amita Rao
  

  
  

  Post 22 is committed to empowering intellectually disabled adults over the age of 22 by providing a personalized and robust training/employment and community-based program.

  Westborough Connects is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 2017 to build a more connected community. As a grassroots organization, Westborough Connects collaborates with community partners and organizations on programs and initiatives that connect people to each other, the resources they need and the community they live in.
  

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• ISW Celebrate Karwachuath Pooja GAMES, MUSIC, PRIZES, FUN

  • When
    10 Oct 2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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  ISW Karwa Chauth Puja

  A Pathway to Eternal Love

  
  

  We would appreciate a RSVP so please use Registration link

  If you are not a member, please become one here $25 annual membership

  We are accepting voluntary contributions for virtual safe Aarti offering. Please use this link to make donations

  Any questions contact 

  Geetanjali Virmani, Chair, ISW Religious Committee.

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• ISW Diwali at Faneuil Hall Marketplace-Boston

  • When
    11 Oct 2025
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    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Boston

  
  

  
  

  Celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights in the heart of Boston! The India Society of Worcester (ISW) invites you to join us at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM for an unforgettable evening of culture, music, and dance.

  Enjoy the pulsating beats of Dhol Tasha Lezim, admire stunning Rangoli art and festive Diwali decorations, and be mesmerized by traditional Diwali dances performed by talented community groups.

  ✨ This is a FREE event and the first-ever Diwali celebration in Downtown Boston – open to all ages. Bring your friends and family to experience the lights, colors, and joy of India’s biggest festival!

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• Saheli -ISW Support Group, next session October 27 and Nov 3

  • Start
    27 Oct 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    3 Nov 2025
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Ma 01752

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  Sign up Link - Support Group Lead by facilitator.

   October 27 and Nov 3, (future dates in Nov 10 & 17 are  TBD)

   Time - Monday 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM

  Saheli helpline - 1-866-472-4354 or Crisisteam@iswonline.org 

  
  

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• ISW WEW: Understanding Breast & Ovarian Cancer

  • When
    1 Nov 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury- 01545

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  ISW Wew: Understanding Breast & Ovarian Cancer

  Awareness, Prevention and Hope

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW Diwali Lakshmi Puja/prashaad, open to all

  • When
    1 Nov 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    INDIA CENTER, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury
  • Spaces left
    200

  ISW Diwali Lakshmi Puja and prashaad open to all, please RSVP

  This is your home, do come and celebrate   This is how India Center was started and was sustained, Lakshmi Puja and one pot luck dinner  at a time

  Please RSVP. 5-7 pm
  (see Geena if you wish to bring prashaad)

  
  

  If you are not a member, please become one here $25 annual membership

  We are accepting voluntary contributions for virtual safe Aarti offering. Please use this link to make donations

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• ISW WAM: Celebrating this 10 year Diwali partnership Nov 2, 2025

  • When
    2 Nov 2025
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    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA

  Celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, with the India Society of Worcester(ISW) and the Worcester Art Museum (WAM). Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art!   FREE ADMISSION

  ISW Diwali at WAM (Worcester Art Museum)

  Holidays - Fair/Festival

  Sunday, November 2, 2025
  11:00 AM-4:00 PM

  Celebrate the traditional fall Indian "Festival of Lights" with the India Society of Worcester on WAM's First Free Sunday! Diwali gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art-making.

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• Diwali - Save the Date

  • When
    8 Nov 2025

  
  

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• ISW Diwali Cultural Show 2025. Attendees need to buy tickets

  • When
    8 Nov 2025
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Assabet Valley RTHS, 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, MA-01752
  • Spaces left
    398

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  Celebrate our most iconic event. ISW Diwali Cultural Program

  Tickets -
  $15 per person for ISW members, online only until Thursday, Nov 6 midnight
  $20 per person for non-members, online only until Thursday, Nov 6 midnight
  ***AT the door - $20 per person for member & non members*** 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

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• ISW Diwali at NE Botanical Garden 'Festival of Lights' 2025

  • When
    22 Nov 2025
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    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505

  ISW & NEBG Diwali Lights at Tower Hill on November 22, 2025 Presale October 8th

  

  Tickets will be on sale exclusively at 5 pm to ISW members starting Wednesday, October 8th  Link will be made public soon

   Please become a member of NEBG if you wish to purchase tickets for ISW Diwali at NEBG.  Exclusive sale for ISW  members begins on Wednesday, October 8^th through Tuesday, October 14^th 2025 at 5pm.

  ISW members who are not NEBG members will not be able to purchase tickets again until they go on sale to the general public, on Friday, October 24th. Because of this, we recommend really encouraging ISW members to purchase their tickets during the ISW presale in order to ensure they get their tickets for Diwali Lights!

  NON-MEMBER PRICING 
  

  1. ADULTS $25, SENIORS (65+) $22
  2.  CHILD (Age 4–12) $15
  3. CHILD (Age 3 and UNDER) Free

  NEBG-MEMBER PRICING (ISW Membership is not applicable, ISW  gets early access before sale to general public)

  1. ADULTS $18.75, SENIORS (65+) $16.50
  2.  CHILD (Age 4–12) $11.25
  3. CHILD (Age 3 and UNDER) Free

  
  

  Contact Shiamin Melville or Priya Vaidya

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