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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
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SUMMARY:Introducing Soundview Caterers – A Premier Waterfront Event Venue
DESCRIPTION:WhatsApp Video 2026-05-23 at 1.14.19 PM	\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n				\n						\n		\n								\n			\n		\n							\n			\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n\n\nIntroducing Soundview Caterers\nA Premier Waterfront Event Venue\nDear APS Family\,\nWe are excited to invite you to explore our newly acquired premium waterfront wedding venue in Long Island\, New York. \nSoundview Caterers\n45 Bayville Avenue\, Bayville\, NY 11709 \nA beautiful destination for weddings\, receptions\, special celebrations\, and memorable events with stunning waterfront views. \nFor bookings and inquiries\, please contact:\nAjay – +1 (917) 295-5718 \nRegards\,\nAmerican Punjabi Society\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/introducing-soundview-caterers-a-premier-waterfront-event-venue/
LOCATION:Soundview Caterers\, 45 Bayville Avenue\,\, Bayville\, 11709\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:APS Honors U.S. Army Leaders at ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:APS Honors U.S. Army Leaders at ROTC\nCommissioning Ceremony\nDear APS Family\,\nAs part of American Punjabi Society outreach initiatives\, Sr. Vice President Mohinder Singh Taneja honoring Guest Speaker Brigadier General Vivek Kshetrapal\, Deputy Commanding General (Operations) 81st Readiness Division\, joined by Lt. Colonel Houng Lee and Newly Commissioned Lt. Singh at the US Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony. Congratulations to Newly Commissioned Officers. \nSoon\, APS will be hosting an Armed Forces Recruitment event for our youth aspiring to join United States Armed Forces at Pearl. \nRegards\,\nGary Sikka\nAPS President\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/aps-honors-u-s-army-leaders-at-rotc-commissioning-ceremony/
LOCATION:US Army Reserve Officers Training Corps\, 204 1st Cavalry Regiment Road\,\, Building 1002\, Fort Knox\,\, KY\, 40121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260701T204259
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SUMMARY:Hon. Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora Honored
DESCRIPTION:Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora Honored by American\nPunjabi Society in New York\nDear APS Family\,\nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS) hosted a special honor ceremony for Ramesh Singh Arora at Pearl Hall\, Hicksville\, New York. APS President Gary Sikka\, along with APS leadership\, representatives from international APS chapters\, and members of the NYPD Sikh Officers’ Association\, recognized Minister Arora’s contributions to the Sikh community\, including his role as Ambassador-at-Large for the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor and President of the Pakistan Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee. Minister Arora had previously welcomed APS’s historic Gurdham Yatra Jatha during their visit to Pakistan last year. \nRegards\,\nVirender PS Sikka\nAPS Gen. Secretary\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/hon-sardar-ramesh-singh-arora-honored-by-american-punjabi-society-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Mint Restaurant\, Hicksville\, New York\, Mint Restaurant\, New York\, NY\, 11803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260701T204259
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SUMMARY:APS Honors Veterans at Memorial Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:APS Honors Veterans at Memorial Day Ceremony\nDear APS Family\,\nBoard of American Punjabi Society salutes our Veterans on this Memorial Day and pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their legacy is not only one of bravery\, but also of purpose\, commitment\, and an unwavering belief in something greater than themselves. \nJoining Oyster Bay Supervisor Hon. Joe Saladino\, Receiver of Taxes Hon. Jeff Pravato\, and representing Nassau County Executive Hon. Bruce Blakeman\, NYS Assemblyman Hon. Mike LePetri\, APS Sr. Vice President Mohinder Singh Taneja attended the Plainview-Old Bethpage Memorial Day Ceremony. \nRegards\,\nGary Sikka\nAPS President\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/aps-honors-veterans-at-memorial-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park\, 175 Washington Avenue\,\, Plainview\, 11803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 40 Years of Punjabi Virsa at Levittown Parkway
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 Years of Punjabi Virsa at Levittown Parkway\nDear APS Family\,\nWith the dedicated hard work and commitment of our respected office bearers Mrs. Pritpal Kaur\, Mr. Harvinder Bhatia\, and their friends\, a grand celebration of 40 Years of Punjabi Virsa has been organized at Levittown Parkway to honor and promote our rich Punjabi cultural heritage and traditions. \nThis special celebration will showcase the spirit of Punjabi Virsa through culture\, unity\, and traditional values that connect our community across generations. \nWe sincerely appreciate their continuous efforts and dedication toward preserving our heritage. We request everyone to come forward\, support\, and join this wonderful community celebration. \nYour presence and encouragement will make this event even more successful. \nThanks 🙏 for your continued support always. \nRegards\,\nAPS Team\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/celebrating-40-years-of-punjabi-virsa-at-levittown-parkway/
LOCATION:Levittown Parkway\, Levittown Hall\, Hicksville\, 11801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:APS Honors Community & Civic Leaders as Part of Outreach Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:APS Honors Community & Civic Leaders as Part of Outreach Initiatives\nDear APS Family\,\nLIMBA’s new Chairman & President Ken Nevor\, a proud United States Army Veteran\, along with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Hon. Joseph Saladino and Town of Babylon Supervisor Hon. Richard Schaffer\, joined by Cindy Mardenfeld\, were honored by American Punjabi Society Senior Vice President Mohinder Singh Taneja as part of APS Outreach Initiatives.\n\nThe gathering reflected APS’s continued commitment toward strengthening relationships with community leaders\, public officials\, and organizations dedicated to public service and community development.\n\nAPS remains focused on building unity\, cooperation\, and meaningful engagement across diverse communities.\n\nRegards\,\nVirender PS Sikka\nAPS General Secretary\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/aps-honors-community-civic-leaders-as-part-of-outreach-initiatives/
LOCATION:Mint Restaurant\, Hicksville\, New York\, Mint Restaurant\, New York\, NY\, 11803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Recognition Ceremony at Nassau County Police Academy
DESCRIPTION:Recognition Ceremony at Nassau County Police\nAcademy\nDear APS Family\,\nAPS is proud to share that Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder joined Nassau County Police Exploring Deputy Inspector Manveer S. Sahansra\, Preeti K. Sahansra\, Manjeet S. Sahansra\, and APS Senior Vice President & Nassau Police Exploring Board Member Mohinder Singh Taneja at a Recognition Ceremony held at the Nassau County Police Academy. \nThe APS community is extremely proud of Manveer’s achievements and dedication. His success serves as an inspiration to our youth\, and APS encourages more young members of our community to participate in leadership\, service\, and law-enforcement exploratory programs that help develop valuable skills and civic responsibility. \nCongratulations to Manveer and his family on this well-deserved recognition. \nRegards\,\nVirender PS Sikka\nAPS General Secretary\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/recognition-ceremony-at-nassau-county-police-academy/
LOCATION:Nassau County Police Department\, 1 Law Enforcement Way\,\, Garden City\,\, NY\, 11530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:APS Health Initiative Lecture The Healthy Triad
DESCRIPTION:APS Health Initiative Lecture The Healthy Triad\nDear APS Family\,\nAs part of its ongoing commitment to promoting community health and wellness\, the American Punjabi Society (APS) regularly organizes educational lectures\, blood donation drives\, cancer awareness walks\, health screenings\, and other initiatives that encourage healthy living and preventive healthcare. \nContinuing this mission\, APS successfully hosted a Health Initiative Lecture titled “The Healthy Triad” featuring renowned oncologist\, hematologist\, and author Dr. Tarun Wasil on Sunday\, June 7\, at Mint Restaurant. \nThe event was attended by more than 150 participants\, including community leaders\, physicians\, healthcare professionals\, and representatives of various organizations. Dr. Wasil delivered an insightful presentation on preventing chronic diseases and cancer through a holistic approach to health\, emphasizing the vital roles of proper nutrition\, regular physical activity\, stress management\, and preventive care. \nA special highlight of the event was the launch of GO Alkaline Water\, introduced by APS President Gary S. Sikka. \nSpeaking on the occasion\, Mr. Sikka shared his vision of promoting healthier lifestyles within the community and noted that GO Alkaline Water is only the beginning. He announced plans to introduce additional green\, organic\, and health-oriented products in the near future as part of a broader effort to encourage wellness\, nutrition\, and preventive healthcare among community members. \nReflecting the seminar’s theme of healthy living\, attendees were served a specially curated nutritious breakfast featuring moong dal sprouts\, dalia prepared with oat milk\, a wholesome chia seed dessert\, and other healthy food options. The menu was thoughtfully designed to demonstrate that nutritious eating can be both delicious and practical\, reinforcing the key messages shared during Dr. Wasil’s presentation. \nReflecting the seminar’s theme of healthy living\, attendees were served a specially curated nutritious breakfast featuring moong dal sprouts\, dalia prepared with oat milk\, a wholesome chia seed dessert\, and other healthy food options. The menu was thoughtfully designed to demonstrate that nutritious eating can be both delicious and practical\, reinforcing the key messages shared during Dr. Wasil’s presentation. \nAmong those present were Dr. Kanti Rai\, the internationally renowned hematologist and oncologist whose pioneering Rai Staging System for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) remains an internationally recognized standard in cancer care; Dr. Jagat Rawal (President\, AAPI Queens & Long Island)\, Prem Bhandari (President\, Rajasthan Association of North America – RANA)\, Anju Sharma (President\, Long Island Indo American Lions Club)\, Jasbir Jai Singh (President\, India Association of Long Island)\, Dr. Inderpal S. Chhabra\, Dr. Jagdish Gupta\, Dr. Sunil Mehra\, Dr. Rakesh Dua\, Dr. Jag Kalra\, and many other distinguished guests and community leaders. \nAPS was represented by Gary S. Sikka\, President; Mohinder S. Taneja\, Senior Vice President; Paul S. Bindra and Jaspal S. Arora\, Vice Presidents; and Pradeep Tandon\, Director of Media & Public Relations. \nAPS extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Tarun Wasil for sharing his expertise and inspiring attendees to take a proactive approach toward their health and well-being. APS also thanks all participants for their enthusiastic support and engagement in advancing health awareness within our community. \nRegards\,\nPradeep Tandon\nDirector Media and Public Relations\nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS)\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/aps-health-initiative-lecture-the-healthy-triad/
LOCATION:Mint Restaurant\, Hicksville\, New York\, Mint Restaurant\, New York\, NY\, 11803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event 2026
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SUMMARY:APS Women’s Council Invites You to Our Annual Summer Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:APS Women’s Council Invites \nYou to Our Annual Summer Picnic\nDear APS Family\, \nThe American Punjabi Society (APS) Women’s Council is thrilled to announce its upcoming Fun-Filled Picnic\, a spectacular summer gathering dedicated to celebrating our rich community culture\, friendship\, and the bright summer sunshine. This exclusive event promises a day packed with laughter\, bonding\, and unforgettable memories for the entire family. \n\nEvent Details: Save the Date!\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, July 26\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 12:00 PM onwards \n\n\nLocation: Wantagh Park (Conveniently located near the Lighthouse and Boat Docking Area) \n\n\nAdmission: By Invitation Only \n\nMeet the Leadership & Organizing Committee\nThis wonderful community celebration is brought to you by the dedicated leadership of the APS and the Women’s Council: \n\n\nChair\, APS Women’s Council: Navneet K. Sondhi \n\n\nAPS Executive Leadership: Gary S. Sikka (President)\, Mohinder S. Taneja (Sr. Vice President)\, Virender PS Sikka (Gen. Secretary) \n\n\nVice Presidents: Paul S. Bindra\, Ajayvir S. Sondhi\, Ravinder PS Narang\, Jaspal S. Arora \n\n\nMedia Director: Pradeep Tandon \n\n\nOrganizing Committee Members: Jessica K. Kalra\, Esq.\, Dr. Taranjeet Ahuja\, Shweta Malhotra\, Priyanka Khanna\, Dilsheet Kaur\, Harleen Jolly\, Binny Kaur\, and Janessa Sondhi. \n\n\n\n\nFor invitations\, RSVPs\, or further inquiries\, please reach out to the organizing team via email at info@americanpunjabisociety.com. \n\nWe look forward to celebrating our vibrant culture and basking in the summer sunshine together! \n\nRegards\, \nAmerican Punjabi Society (APS)\n  \n 
URL:https://americanpunjabi.org/event/annual-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:WANTAGH PARK\, 1 King Rd\, Wantagh\, NY\, United States
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