This weekend the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) will be holding its 43rd Annual Convention, the largest convention for Muslims in North America. CAIR will have a booth and participate in a number of panels and speeches.

As part of the Muslims Care project, CAIR-Chicago is collaborating with a domestic violence shelter in Lakeview to spend an afternoon with children of domestic violence homes.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations California Chapter (CAIR-CA) is hosting its 3rd Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP) at the california State Capitol from August 16th to August 19th of 2007.

WHO: The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA): Promoting Civil and Legal Rights of Muslims in America

What: Facets of the Spirit, A World Religions course at the Chicago Cultural Center

Note: Picnic date has changed from July 27th to Friday, August 3rd due to a thunderstorm on the 27th. See you then and there!

As part of the Muslims Care project, CAIR-Chicago is collaborating with the Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry to help feed those in need. Volunteers will help package food that will be delivered to several low-income families.

CAIR-Chicago is taking part in its third summer-long campaign called Muslims Care, initiated by CAIR-National, to promote community service in the Muslim community. CAIR-Chicago is currently coordinating a blood drive with several Chicagoland Muslim organizations.

WHO: Asian Pacific Americans for Progress
WHAT: National Townhall on Hate Crimes

What: Friday Sermon (Khutbah)
Who: Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director