BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T230000 DTSTAMP:20170810T144913Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/lakhi-puja-2017/ SUMMARY:Lakhi Puja 2017 DESCRIPTION:Bengali Society of Florida Cordially Invites you and family to Join us for Lakhi Puja 2017\n\n \; CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2017/2018 LOCATION:RAMADA SUITES ORLANDO AIRPORT\, 7500 AUGUSTA NATIONAL DRIVE\, ORLA NDO\, FL\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7500 AUGUSTA NATIONAL DRIVE \, ORLANDO\, FL\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=RAMADA SUITES O RLANDO AIRPORT:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T230000 DTSTAMP:20171013T022331Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-puja-2017/ SUMMARY:Kali Puja 2017 DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2017/2018 LOCATION:Eastemonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E astemonte Civic Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T210000 DTSTAMP:20190903T120826Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/sharodotsav-2019/ SUMMARY:Sharodotsav - 2019 DESCRIPTION:Cultural Program Details:\nFriday - Oct 11th\, 2019\nCultural P rograms by Local Performers\nSaturday - Oct 12th\, 2019\nThe Sourendro and Soumyojit Band: Sourendra is the vocalist and Soumyojit is the Pianist an d there will be other musicians in the group.\nSourendro- Soumyojit\nSoumy ojit Sourendro and Friends\nSunday - Oct 13th\, 2019\nNational Award Winne r: Iman Chakraborty &\; Group\n\nTumi jake bhalobaso\nHits of Iman Chak raborty\n \; CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2019-2020 LOCATION:Rosen JCC\, 11184 S Apopka Vineland Road\, Orlando\, Florida\, 328 36\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=11184 S Apopka Vineland Roa d\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32836\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=R osen JCC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T230000 DTSTAMP:20191016T203903Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/lakshmi-puja-2019/ SUMMARY:Lakshmi Puja - 2019 DESCRIPTION:Menu for Lakshmi puja: There will be mouthwatering and mind ref reshing traditional items of Bengali’s Lakshmi puja. In a very mind sett ling atmosphere we will cherish our heritage and expose our next generatio n into that. We need a great deal of volunteers to help make this happen i n a very big way. If we want then we can make it a very big memorable even t. Our kindest request to you to please come forward. Please reply to this email. \n\nAlpona: Alpona is a Lakshmi puja tradition. This year we will decorate by placing Alpona. \nWe will also hold a Alpona Competition. Plea se come forward. We know that we have many hidden talents in our enriched Bengali community of Central Florida. This is a tentative event – furthe r developments will be updated.\n\n\n Address\n Venue: Shri Shiv Dham Hind u Temple\, Address: 460 Oberry Hoover Rd\, Orlando\, FL 32825\, Ph: (678) 382-2967\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2019-2020 LOCATION:Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple\, 460 Oberry Hoover Rd\, Orlando\, Flo rida\, 32825\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=460 Oberry Hoover Rd\, Orla ndo\, Florida\, 32825\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T230000 DTSTAMP:20191028T102313Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kalipuja-2019/ SUMMARY:Kalipuja - 2019 DESCRIPTION:Cultural program: Local Performance and Artist from India. \nS pecific information will be announced accordingly.\n\nKalipuja Artist from India: \nChandrika Bhattacharya (Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Finalist: Series 2016 – 2017)\nExamples:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfT2QkE8rio – Mer e Dolna\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8y23wzTAeM - Iktara\nhttps://www .youtube.com/watch?v=i6GkP10UEiQ = Ei Bhalobasha the (Bengali)\n\n\nDinner menu :\nAppetizer - Vegetable Chop\nMain course:\nDhokar dalna \nDoi pato l\nVeg polao/ Sada bhat\nChingri malai kari (chhanar dalna for veg)\nMutto n kasha (malai kofta for veg)\nKancha amer chatni\nDoi\nRasogolla\nPan mas ala\n\nMUST RSVP BY WEDNESDAY OCT 30th\, 2019.\nPlease register following the payment options for registration given below. \nPlease help us to make the right arrangements with the right headcounts for all the members!\nYo ur prompt action is very important for your committee members. \n CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2019-2020 LOCATION:East Monte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E ast Monte Civic Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210220 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210221 DTSTAMP:20210215T124059Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/saraswati-puja-2021/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja - 2021 DESCRIPTION:“Jaya Jaya Devi Charachara Sarey\nKucho Jugo Shobhita Muktaha rey\nVeena Ranjita Pustaka Hastey\nBhagabati Bharati Devi Namastey”\n\n\ nIt is said that the wealth of knowledge once earned by the grace of Devi Saraswati is eternal. Our knowledge never runs out even if we start impart ing it to others. Rather it gets enriched. Such is the grace of Goddess Sa raswati. Like every previous year\, this year too\, let us all join hands and worship the goddess of creative energy- Knowledge\, music\, art\, wisd om and learning. \n\nSo here’s welcoming you all to a unique and never b efore celebration of Basanta Panchami/Saraswati Puja- which you may attend either physically or virtually. We shall stream the Saraswati Puja on FB live. \nThere will be no subscription fee for attending the puja this year - be it virtual\, be it physical attendance. This year we will have a two days celebration for Saraswati Puja!\n\nAs everyone is aware\, our events are only made possible due to the help and contributions from our generous members. Being in a pandemic\, many families have had to face unprecedent ed hardship and loss\, so we will not be requiring any payment for this ev ent. Our goal is to have everyone who wishes\, be able to attend and spend some joyous moments with our own BSF family!\n\nHowever\, if anyone would like to donate\, they will be much appreciated. The donation will be used in helping us raise costs and continue to put together such events in the future.\n\n\n11 AM- Puja starts\n12:30 PM to 3 PM- Darshan\, Anjali\, Haa they Khori\, Prasad/food distribution (Pre-packaged).\n7 PM- Virtual Local Cultural Program\n\n\nPlease RSVP by February 14th\, 2021.\n\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:The Hindu Temple of Central Florida\, 1994 Lake Drive\, Casselberr y\, Florida\, 32707\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1994 Lake Drive\, Casselber ry\, Florida\, 32707\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Hindu Temple of Central Florida:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20210328 DTSTAMP:20210321T163403Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/bsf-picnic-2021/ SUMMARY:BSF Picnic - 2021 DESCRIPTION:[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="23" gal_title="Lee Moore Park - pic nic 2021"]\nVenue: Lee Moore Park\nAddress: 106 Sweet Bay Dr\, Sanford\, F L 32773\nDate: March 27th\, 2021\nTime: 9 AM to 5 PM\n\nSubscription Fee: For members $15 per adult (18 years and above)\; For non-members $20 per a dult (18 years and above)\n\nNo subscription fee for 17 years old and belo w. \n\nPayment Method:\n BOA Zelle transfer using our email address: beng alisocietyofflorida@gmail.com \n Payment by checks can be mailed to: Upasa na Santra\, 153 Ethan Hammock Court\, Oviedo\, FL 32765\nThe Executive Com mittee will also accept check payment for subscription at the venue during the BSF Picnic event.\n\n\n\n\nThis park has two covered pavilions\; one large with benches and seats up to 100 people and one small with benches a nd seats up to 60 people. Both pavilions have been booked for BSF picnic o n March 27th\, so that no other outside parties/events can happen at the p ark that day. The park also has BBQ Grills\, jungle gym for kids\, basketb all field\, handball court\, 2 tennis courts\, 6 Pickleball courts\, playg round\, fitness trail and large green space. Feel free to bring your folda ble outdoor chairs if you wish to sit on the green space.\nSince it's COVI D all around\, standard COVID protocols must be maintained and attendance will be at one’s own risk.\n\nHoping to see you during the picnic!\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Lee Moore Park\, 106 Sweet Bay Dr\, Sanford\, Florida\, 32773\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=106 Sweet Bay Dr\, Sanford\ , Florida\, 32773\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lee Moore Par k:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T210000 DTSTAMP:20210512T232746Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/naboborsho-rabindranazrul-jayanti-virtual-ev ent/ SUMMARY:Naboborsho/RabindraNazrul Jayanti (Virtual event) DESCRIPTION:কোভিডি-১৯ মহামারীর প্রা ক্কালে আশাকরি সবাই ভালো আছো । মহামারী পরিস্থিতি হওয়া সত ্ত্বেও আমরা যে আমাদের বি.এস. এফ-এর প্রায় সকল অনুষ্ঠান যথা যথ উৎসাহ ও উদ্দীপনার সাথে পা লন করে চলেছি\, তার জন্য সকল স দস্যকে জানাই আন্তরিক অভিন্ দন। আমাদের সংগঠনের প্রতিটি সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠানই এক অন াবিল আনন্দ মুখর বাতাবরণ সৃষ ্টি করে থাকে। সেই রেশ ধরে রা খতে আমাদের সংগঠন বদ্ধপরিকর । আমরা যেন নিজেদের এরকম আনন্ দ উদ্দীপনায় সারা বছর রাখতে প ারি।\n\n \n\nআমাদের সর্বশেষ অনুষ ্ঠান "চড়ুইভাতি"র রেশ কাটতে ন া কাটতেই বর্ষ শেষ এর সময় হয়ে এলো\; অর্থাৎ পয়লা বৈশাখ আসন্ ন। নববর্ষের নতুন সকাল\, নতুন প্রাণের উচ্ছ্বাস নিয়ে আসবে । নতুন সূর্য্যের স্নিগ্ধ আল োতে\, ভোরের পাখির মিষ্টি ডাক ে\, প্রত্যাশার সকালে যে নতুন আলোর পরশ আমাদের মনে লাগবে সে ই সব দিয়েই আমরা নতুন বছরকে ন তুন ভরসায় ও নতুন উদ্দামে বরণ করে নেবো। নববর্ষের পরই আসছে রবীন্দ্র-জয়ন্তী ও নজরুল-জয়ন ্তী। এই সকল ভাবধারা একত্রিত করে আমাদের পরবর্তী ভারচুয়া ল অনুষ্ঠান "বৈশাখী" ১৫ মে ২০২ ১ পালন করার পরিকল্পনা করা হয় েছে। Our next event\, "Baishakhi" which we have planned to organiz e virtually on 15th May 2021.\n\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Online - YouTube and FaceBook\, Online\, Online\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online\, Online\, United St ates;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Online - YouTube and FaceBook:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T180000 DTSTAMP:20211005T123523Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/durga-puja-2021/ SUMMARY:Durga Puja - 2021 DESCRIPTION:We heartily invite you all to participate in the festivities. T o bring out the true spirit of the festivities it is very important that w e participate actively in large numbers.\nWe sincerely hope that with the kind blessings of Maa Durga these festivities will enliven us and raise ou r drooping spirits and provide us the courage and confidence to carry on\, in the midst of the present gloomy situation.\nDurgapuja 2021: Two and Ha lf Day of Fullest Enjoyments with the Fulfillments for Worshiping and a Gr eat Deal of Cultural Bonanza\nFriday\, October 15: From 6:30 pm to 10:30 p m.\nSaturday\, October 16: From 8 am to 10:30 PM\nSunday\, October 17: Fro m 10 am to 6:00 pm\n.\n\nVenue: Tuskawilla Middle School\nAddress: 1801 Tu skawilla Rd\, Oviedo\, FL 32765\n\n\n\nCultural Programs: There will be ma ny performances by our community members and outside performers. Details w ill be provided later. Your cultural committee has already communicated wi th you. If you have any questions or if you want to participate then pleas e contact the cultural committee via email: bsfculturalcom@gmail.com\n\nMe nu for Durgapuja: We are working untiringly with our great foodies to brin g you delicious gourmet foods. Please stay tuned for the update!\n\nWe nee d full support from all of you with 100% participation so that we can all have great enjoyment during this most significant time of the year.\n\nHot el Information:\nDays Inn by Wyndham N Orlando/Casselberry\n8245 South US Hwy 17/92\nFern Park\, FL 32730\n\n\nBSF Rate per night - $70+taxes\n\n\n\ nOption-1: pay online\n\n\n\nYou may send your payment via BOA Zelle trans fer using our email address: \;bengalisocietyofflorida@gmail.com.\n\n\ n\nOption-2: \; Paying via check?\n\n\n\nNote: All checks must be made out to: \;Bengali Society of Florida\n\n\n\nMail to: Bengali Society of Florida\, 153 Ethan Hammock Court\, Oviedo\, FL 32765\n\n\n\nIf you hav e any questions\, please contact us at \;info@bsfnet.org \;and we will be happy to help you with the membership procedure\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Tuskawilla Middle School\, 1801 Tuskawilla Rd\, Oviedo\, FL\, 3276 5\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1801 Tuskawilla Rd\, Oviedo \, FL\, 32765\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tuskawilla Middle School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T220000 DTSTAMP:20211021T193730Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/lakshmi-puja/ SUMMARY:Lakshmi Puja DESCRIPTION:Lakshmi Puja: Saturday\, October 23\, 2021.\nTime from 4 pm to 10:30 pm.\n \n\nVenue \nShiv Dham Temple\n460 Oberry Hoover Rd\,\nOrlando \, FL 32825\n\nPlease note that the temple requires attendees to wear mask s inside the venue. CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple\, 460 Oberry Hoover Rd\, Orlando\, Flo rida\, 32825\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=460 Oberry Hoover Rd\, Orla ndo\, Florida\, 32825\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shri Shiv Dham Hindu Temple:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T230000 DTSTAMP:20211104T200950Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-puja-3/ SUMMARY:Kali Puja DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Saturday\, November\, 6th\, 2021 from 5:00 - 11:00 PM\n Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando JCC\n 851 N Maitland Ave\, Maitland\, FL 32751 \n\n\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando JCC\, 851 N Maitla nd Ave\, Maitland\, FL\, 32751\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=851 N Maitland Ave\, Maitla nd\, FL\, 32751\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Roth Jewish Com munity Center of Greater Orlando JCC:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220205 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20220206 DTSTAMP:20220203T184156Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/saraswati-puja-2022/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja - 2022 DESCRIPTION:\n\nJaya Jaya Devi Charachara Sharey\nKucho Jugo Shobhita Mukta harey\nVeena Ranjita Pustaka Hastey\nBhagabati Bharati Devi Namastey CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:The Hindu Temple of Central Florida\, 1994 Lake Drive\, Casselberr y\, Florida\, 32707\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1994 Lake Drive\, Casselber ry\, Florida\, 32707\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Hindu Temple of Central Florida:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T170000 DTSTAMP:20220214T134515Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/picnic-2022-2/ SUMMARY:Holi Picnic -2022 DESCRIPTION:Venue :-\nMike Kirby Park\n2199 Oregon Ave\nSanford\, FL 32771\ nTime:- 9AM to 5PM\nHoli subscription: -\n$20 per adult (members)\n$25 pe r adult (non-members)\n$10 per student\n$10 per child (12 y/o to 17 y/o)\n No subscription fee for Children 11 years and below\nNo subscription fee f or Gold\, Platinum\, and Grand sponsors\n You may send your payment via B OA Zelle transfer using our email address: bengalisocietyofflorida@gmail. com.\nPayment by checks can be mailed to:\nUpasana Santra \n153 Ethan Hamm ock Court\nOviedo\, FL 32765 CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Mike Kirby Park\, 2199 Oregon Ave\, Sanford\, Florida\, 32771\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2199 Oregon Ave\, Sanford\, Florida\, 32771\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mike Kirby Par k:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T223000 DTSTAMP:20220415T165345Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/boishakhi-2022/ SUMMARY:Boishakhi - 2022 DESCRIPTION:Partin Elementary School\n1500 Twin Rivers Blvd.\nOviedo\, FL 3 2766 CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Partin Elementary School\, 1500 Twin Rivers Blvd.\, Oviedo\, Flori da\, 32766\, Florida\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1500 Twin Rivers Blvd.\, Ov iedo\, Florida\, 32766\, Florida\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Partin Elementary School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221007 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20221010 DTSTAMP:20221003T144500Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/durga-puja-2022/ SUMMARY:Durga Puja - 2022 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 Years  of Bengali Society of Florida\nHeartiest greetings and best wishes for the upcoming festive season. The clear blue skies are reminding us of the arrival of Autumn. Durga puja is indeed rou nd the corner. It is time for us to start preparations for the festivities . The thought of the sound of intense beats coming from the dhak mixed wit h the aroma of the dhunuchi\, the ladies clad in the most beautiful sarees \, adorning the heaviest of jewels and thickest of bangles with sindoor an d bindis on their temple\, and men dressed in traditional Bengali Punjabi fills our heart with joy and eager anticipation. It is time for a sequence of festivities\, starting with Durga Puja which will be followed by Laxmi puja and Kali Puja. We heartily invite you all to participate in large nu mbers so as to bring out the true spirit of the festivities.\nBSF executiv e committee and cultural committee are working extra hard to plan a two-an d-a-half-day extravaganza as we celebrate BSF turning 40. We sincerely hop e that with the kind blessings of Maa Durga these festivities will enliv en us and provide us the courage and confidence to carry on with life’s journey in full spirit.\nEvents\, Dates\, and Venues:\nDurgapuja 2022: Tw o and Half Day of Fullest Enjoyments with the Fulfillments for Worshiping and a Great Deal of Cultural Bonanza\n\n\n Friday\, October 7\, 2022: Fro m 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm.\n Saturday\, October 8\, 2022: From 8:30 am to 11: 30 PM\n Sunday\, October 9\, 2022: From 9 am to 6 pm.\n\n \nVenue: Lyman High School\nAddress: 865 Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, FL 32750\nPleas e RSVP by September 27th\, 2022\, for Durga Puja by clicking the link be low:\nCultural Programs: There will be many performances by our communi ty members and outside performers. This year we will be showcasing perfor mances of Kolkata artists (singers) on all three days. Your cultural co mmittee has already communicated with you regarding the local performance s. If you have any questions or if you want to participate\, then please contact the cultural committee via email: bsfculturalcom@gmail.com\n \n \n \;\nMembership dues: We still did not receive membership dues for t his year (2022) from all of our esteemed members. \nWe earnestly request y ou to please pay your membership dues as soon as you can along with your S harodotsav subscriptions.\nMembership rates: Adult: $20\,\nStudent: Full t ime grad\, undergrad\, and PhD students: $10.\nKids:Age 12 to 17 - $10.\n\ n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Lyman High School\, 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, Florida\ , 32750\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, Florida\, 32750\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lyma n High School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T230000 DTSTAMP:20221013T125543Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/bijoya-sanmelani-2022/ SUMMARY:Bijoya Sanmelani - 2022 DESCRIPTION:Subho Bijoya\nCelebrating 40 Years  of Bengali Society of Flor ida\nHeartiest Bijoya Greetings to all on behalf of the Bengali Society of Florida!\nAs the Durga idol used to be immersed in the river Ganges\, we used to find the sprawling Kash flower receding towards the horizon\, and the candy floss clouds\, bidding goodbye! “Bijoya Korte Jawa”\, to go and “do Bijoya” was a fairly exciting thing in our childhood. We would take turns visiting every house in the neighborhood and eating Rosogolla\ , Naru\, and Nimkees. Bijoya in Kolkata was quite a celebration. We all fo ndly remember back in time when we used to live in Kolkata/India and take part in the elaborate menu planning of Bijoya Sammilani.\nFollowing simila r traditions\, the Bengali Society of Florida has organized a Bijoya Sammi lani on 15th October 2022.\nVenue:\n\nLyman High School Auditorium\n865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\nLongwood\, FL 32750\n Date: October 15\, 2022\n Sch edule:\n\n6:30 PM: Vote of Thanks\n6:45 PM: Madhubanti Bagchi Concert\nPle ase RSVP by October 13th\, 2022\, for Bijoya Sanmelani by clicking the li nk below:\n \n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Lyman High School\, 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, Florida\ , 32750\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, Florida\, 32750\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lyma n High School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T220000 DTSTAMP:20221021T122427Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-puja-2022/ SUMMARY:Kali Puja - 2022 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVenue  :\nEastmonte Civic Center\n830 Magnolia Dr.\nAltamo nte Springs\, FL-32701\n407-571-8740\n\n Time: 5 pm to 11:30 pm\n\nTenta tive Schedule:\n\n 5 pm onwards- Decoration and Puja rituals\n 8 pm- Pra sad distribution\n 8:30 pm- Dinner\n 9:30 pm- Kali Puja/Diwali Dhamaka w ith DJ Phillips\n\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Eastmonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States GEO:28.656963;-81.361488 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E astmonte Civic Center:geo:28.656963,-81.361488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T210000 DTSTAMP:20230128T030607Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/saraswati-puja-2023/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja - 2023 DESCRIPTION:\nSaraswati Puja celebrations - 2023.\nDate : Jan 28th\, 2023\n Venue : Indian Trail Middle School. Winter Spring\, FL.\nTime : 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM.\nEvent subscription rate:\n\nRSVP is mandatory and can be do ne latest by Jan 21st\, 2023 by clicking on the following link   RSVP H ere\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment Process:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOption 1: You may s end your payment via BOA Zelle transfer using our email address: bengalis ocietyofflorida@gmail.com\n\nOption 2: Payment by check – Payable to “Bengali Society of Florida” - can be mailed to - Kaushik Ray :\n\nAd dress: 2018 Curia Road\,Winter Garden\, FL 34787\nOption 3: Cash/check pa yment for membership at the venue.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024,BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Indian Trail Middle School\, 415 Tuskawilla Road\, Winter Spring\, Florida\, United States GEO:28.689962;-81.264175 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=415 Tuskawilla Road\, Winte r Spring\, Florida\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Indian Trail Middle School:geo:28.689962,-81.264175 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230311 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20230312 DTSTAMP:20230309T160931Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/holi-picnic-2023/ SUMMARY:Holi Picnic 2023 DESCRIPTION:\n\nDate : March 11th\, 2023\n\nTime : 10 AM - 3:00 PM\n\nAddre ss : Moss Park\, 12901 Moss Park Rd\, Orlando\, FL 32832 [Pavilion #5 & \; #3] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:Moss Park\, 12901 Moss Park Rd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32832\, United Sta tes X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12901 Moss Park Rd\, Orland o\, FL\, 32832\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Moss Park:geo:0, 0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T213000 DTSTAMP:20230321T195521Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/nababarsho-2023/ SUMMARY:NabaBarsho - 2023 DESCRIPTION:\n\nDate :  Saturday\, April\, 15th 2023\n\nLocation: Eastmont e  Civic Center\n\nAddress: 830 Magnolia Dr\, Altamonte Springs\, FL 327 01 CATEGORIES:BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Eastmonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States GEO:28.656963;-81.361488 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Eastmo nte Civic Center:geo:28.656963,-81.361488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T000000 DTSTAMP:20231019T115000Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/durga-puja-2023/ SUMMARY:Durga Puja - 2023 DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join us for the grand celebra tion of Durga Puja\, which will be held on October 20th\, 21st\, and 22nd at Seminole High School.\n\nAt: Seminole High School\, 2701 Ridgewood Ave\ , Sanford\, FL 32773\nPayment Options:\nOption 1: You may send your payme nt via BOA Zelle transfer using our email address: bengalisocietyofflorid a@gmail.com\nOption 2: Payment by check – Payable to “Bengali Society of Florida” - can be\nmailed to: Kaushik Ray\,  Address: Bengali Socie ty of Florida\, 2018 Curia Rd. Winter Garden\, FL 34787\nOption 3: Cash/c heck payment for membership at the venue\nOption 4:  Payment by Card - Cl ick Here\n\n \;\n\n[hsas-shortcode group="BSF2023" speed="20" directio n="left" gap="100"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024,BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Seminole High School\, 2701 Ridgewood Ave\, Sanford\, Florida\, 32773\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS= 2701 Ridgewood Ave\, Sanf ord\, Florida\, 32773\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Seminole High School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231111 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20231112 DTSTAMP:20231111T141250Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-puja-2023/ SUMMARY:Kali Puja -2023 DESCRIPTION:Kali Puja – 2023\nWe are delighted to invite you to join us f or the grand celebration of Kali Puja\, which will be held on November 11\ , 2023\, at  Lake Brantley High School.\n\nAt: Lake Brantley High School\ , 991 Sand Lake Rd\, Altamonte Springs\, FL 32714\nPayment Options:\nOptio n 1: You may send your payment via BOA Zelle transfer using our email add ress: bengalisocietyofflorida@gmail.com\nOption 2: Payment by check –  Payable to “Bengali Society of Florida” - can be\nmailed to: Kaushik R ay\,  Address: Bengali Society of Florida\, 2018 Curia Rd. Winter Garden\ , FL 34787\nOption 3: Cash/check payment for membership at the venue\nOpt ion 4:  Payment by Card - Click Here\n\n \; CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024,BSF Event 2021-2022 LOCATION:Lake Brantley High School\, 991 Sand Lake Rd\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32714\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=991 Sand Lake Rd\, Altamont e Springs\, Florida\, 32714\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lak e Brantley High School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240217 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240218 DTSTAMP:20240115T183806Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/saraswati-puja-2/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja DESCRIPTION:Location: Indian Trails Middle\n\nAddress:  415 Tuskawilla Rd\ , Winter Springs\, FL 32708\n\n \;\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="6"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:Indian Trails Middle School\, 415 Tuskawilla Road\, Winter Springs \, Florida\, 32708\, United States GEO:28.689965;-81.264197 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=415 Tuskawilla Road\, Winte r Springs\, Florida\, 32708\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ind ian Trails Middle School:geo:28.689965,-81.264197 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240316 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20240317 DTSTAMP:20240224T201625Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/picnic-2023/ SUMMARY:Picnic - 2024 DESCRIPTION:Venue: Magnolia Park (Pavilion #2)\n\nAddress: 2929 S Binion R d\, Apopka\, Florida\, 32703\n\nPhone: (407) 254-6840\n\nWebsite: Orange County - Magnolia Park\n\nTime: 9AM to 5PM\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="6 "] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:Magnolia Park\, 2929 S Binion Rd\, Apopka\, Florida\, 32703\, Unit ed States GEO:28.634778;-81.54968 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2929 S Binion Rd\, Apopka\, Florida\, 32703\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Magnolia Park: geo:28.634778,-81.54968 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T220000 DTSTAMP:20240321T214631Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/noboborsho/ SUMMARY:Noboborsho DESCRIPTION:Location: Eastmonte Civic Center\n\nAddress: 830 Magnolia Drive \, Altamonte Springs\, FL 32701\, Ph: (407) 571-8806\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FI ELDS id="6"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:Eastmonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States GEO:28.656963;-81.361488 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Eastmo nte Civic Center:geo:28.656963,-81.361488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20241018T123935Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/durga-lakshmi-puja/ SUMMARY:Durga & Lakshmi Puja DESCRIPTION:Warm greetings to you and your family! We hope this letter find s you all in good health and high spirits. We are delighted to invite you to join us for the grand celebration of Durga Puja\, which will be held on October 18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 2024 at the Lake Brantley High School\, Orla ndo\, FL.\n\n\nDurga puja 2024 - Oct 18th\, 2024\n\n\nToday's Schedule:\n\ n\nDecoration and setup: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nSnacks &\; tea: 5:30 PM\nD inner will begin promptly at 7:00 PM\nSudesh Bhosle live performance: 8:30 PM\nWe kindly ask everyone to adhere to the schedule\, and we apologize f or any inconvenience. As it's homecoming week for the school\, maintaining the schedule is our top priority.\n\n Venue: Lake Brantley High School\ nAddress: 991 Sand Lake Rd\, Altamonte Springs\, FL 32714\nPhone: (407) 746-3450\nSpecial Attractions:\n\nBollywood Legend Sudesh Bhosale\n \ ;\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="6"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:Lake Brantley High School\, 991 Sand Lake Rd\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32714\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=991 Sand Lake Rd\, Altamont e Springs\, Florida\, 32714\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lak e Brantley High School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T220000 DTSTAMP:20241031T203832Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-puja-4/ SUMMARY:Kali Puja DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, November 9th\, 2024\nTime: 4-10 PM\nLocation: Eastmonte Civic Center\nAddress: 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, FL 32701\, Ph: (407) 571-8806\n \;\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="6"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:Eastmonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States GEO:28.656963;-81.361488 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, FL\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Eastmo nte Civic Center:geo:28.656963,-81.361488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T200000 DTSTAMP:20241121T161801Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/the-kallol-quiz-season-5/ SUMMARY:The Kallol Quiz Season 5 DESCRIPTION:The Countdown begins !!\nSeason 5 of the Kallol Quiz is coming to your screens on Saturday\, November 23rd at 5:00 pm !!\nPlease tune in to see quizzers from around the globe battle it out for the coveted Kallol Trophy !!\n\n\n🌟 Best of luck to our amazing Team BSF as they gear up for the Kallol Quiz preliminaries this Saturday! 🌟\nWith 18 formidable teams\, spanning 6 countries and 7 time zones\, the competition has never been more thrilling or intense! 🌍⏳ The stakes are higher than ever\, and we’re counting on Team BSF to rise to the challenge and make their m ark. 💪🔥\n\n📅 Mark your calendars:\n🗓 Saturday\, 23rd Nov\n⏰ 5 PM EST\nLink to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@kallolofnj/featured\nGet ready for not one but 2 exhilarating preliminary rounds! 🧠✨\n\nThe r oad to glory starts now—Team BSF\, you’ve got this! 🚀🏆\n\n CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:On-Line\, TBD\, Orlando\, United States GEO:28.538383;-81.378927 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBD\, Orlando\, United Stat es;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=On-Line:geo:28.538383,-81.378927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T210000 DTSTAMP:20241211T234222Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kallol-quiz-final/ SUMMARY:Kallol Quiz Final DESCRIPTION:🌟 Best of luck to our amazing Team BSF as they gear up for the Kallol Quiz Final on Saturday\, 14th December 2024! 🌟\n\nWith 18 f ormidable teams\, spanning 6 countries and 7 time zones\, the competition has never been more thrilling or intense! 🌍⏳ The stakes are higher than ever\, and we’re counting on Team BSF to rise to the challenge and make their mark. 💪🔥\n\n📅 Mark your calendars:\n🗓 Saturday\, 14th Dec 2024\n⏰ 5 PM EST\nLink to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@kal lolofnj/featured\nGet ready for not one but 2 exhilarating preliminary rou nds! 🧠✨\n\nThe road to glory starts now—Team BSF\, you’ve got th is! 🚀 CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2023-2024 LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/@kallolofnj/featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T170000 DTSTAMP:20250102T142859Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/annual-picnic-2025/ SUMMARY:Annual Picnic (Poush Mela) 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us in making the annual Bengali Society of Florida Picnic event a vibrant celebration of Poush Sankranti!\nAddress: Mike Kirby Park \,Sanford\, Florida\nTime: 9AM to 5PM\nCLICK HERE to SIGN UP for organizin g/ cooking/ serving/ putting up FREE stalls (You can sign up for multiple categories)\n\nPlease pay your membership to get exclusive discounts to al l events in 2025\nContact Information\n\n For general queries\, contact A vantika (717) 439-8801\n Want to get Involved? contact Goldy (812) 369-88 72\n Be a member for exclusive discounts\, contact Srijib (813) 500-1680 or Piyali (818) 322-6903\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="6"]\n\n \; CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Mike Kirby Park\, 2199 Oregon Ave\, Sanford\, Florida\, 32771\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2199 Oregon Ave\, Sanford\, Florida\, 32771\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mike Kirby Par k:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T170000 DTSTAMP:20250123T210204Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/saraswati-puja_2025/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Puja DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to Saraswati Pujo 2025\, a day fi lled with tradition\, celebration\, and community spirit!\nAddress: Partin Elementary School\, 1500 Twin Rivers Blvd\, Oviedo\, FL 32766\nCLICK HERE to sign up for different activities\nJoin US for a day of worship\, food\ , music\, and cultural celebration with the BSF family. We can’t wait to see you there!\nContact Information\n\n For general queries\, contact Av antika (717) 439-8801\n Want to get Involved? contact Goldy (812) 369-887 2\n Be a member for exclusive discounts\, contact Srijib (813) 500-1680 o r Piyali (818) 322-6903\n\nRSVP below\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="6"]\nIf Y ou want to pay by CHECK\, write the check in the name of "Bengali Society of Florida" - send your check in the following address:\nKoushik Roy\,  1 6635 Toccoa row\, Winter Garden\, FL\, 34787. \nNote:  Pay your check by 3rd Feb\, 2025. Any check received post this date will incur the post reg istration rate CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Partin Elementary School\, 1500 Twin Rivers Blvd.\, Oviedo\, Flori da\, 32766\, Florida\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1500 Twin Rivers Blvd.\, Ov iedo\, Florida\, 32766\, Florida\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITL E=Partin Elementary School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T210000 DTSTAMP:20250323T182002Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/amader-noboborsho/ SUMMARY:Amader Noboborsho 1432 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to Bengali Noboborsho 1432\, a da y filled with vibrant\, fun-filled evening celebrating the Bengali New Yea r with food\, culture\, and festivities!\nAddress: Eastmonte Civic Center\ , 830 Magnolia Dr\, Altamonte Springs\, FL 32701\nExperience the best of B engali flavors and culture through homemade delicacies and handicrafts by our community members!\nCLICK HERE if you wish to set up a stall\n \;\ n\nContact Information\n\n For general queries\, contact Avantika (717) 4 39-8801\n Want to get Involved? contact Goldy (812) 369-8872\n Be a memb er for exclusive discounts\, contact Piyali (818) 322-6903\n\nRSVP below\ n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="11"]\nFor Zelle\, pay the amount to bengalisoci etyofflorida@gmail.com\nFor Check payment\, write the check in the name of "Bengali Society of Florida"  and send your check in the following addre ss:\nKoushik Roy\,  16635 Toccoa row\, Winter Garden\, FL\, 34787. \nNot e:  Pay your check by 7th Apr\, 2025. Any check received post this date w ill incur the post registration rate CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Eastmonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States GEO:28.656963;-81.361488 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E astmonte Civic Center:geo:28.656963,-81.361488 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20250926T031303Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/durgotsav/ SUMMARY:Durgotsav 2025 DESCRIPTION:On July 25\, 2025\, Maa arrived in Orlando\, ushering in a new chapter for the Bengali Society of Florida. Clad in a magnificent new roop \, she now awaits the devotion\, joy\, and celebration that this community brings to life each year.\n\nIt is with deep excitement that we now open registration for Durgotsav 2025.\n\nThis year’s celebration will feature new traditions\, captivating performances\, and three days of cultural an d spiritual connection.. all rooted in our shared heritage and community s pirit.\n\nVenue: Lyman High School\, Longwood\n\nDirections: Use for Parki ng Location\n\nDurgotsav 2025 Highlights:\n\nFriday\, Sep 26: Grand Unvei ling\n\n\n Grand Unveiling and Maha Sandhya Arati\n Classical cultural program by BSF community artists\n Live concert by Jayati Chakraborty  – the unforgettable voice of Bengal\n\nSaturday\, Sep 27: Full-Day Pujo \n\n\n Pujo\, Pushpanjali\, and Bhog\n Evening Arati and cultural progr am\n Live concert by Kinjal Chatterjee\, celebrated Sa Re Ga Ma Pa artis t\n\nSunday\, Sep 28: Sacred Finale\n\n Dhunuchi Naach\n Sindur Khela\,  Lakshmi Puja\, prize distribution and more!\n\nWe invite you to join us to celebrate this auspicious occasion.\n\nRegister now at https://bsfnet .org/durgotsav-2025/ CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Lyman High School\, 865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, Florida\ , 32750\, United States GEO:28.686389;-81.344869 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd\, Longwood\, Florida\, 32750\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lyma n High School:geo:28.686389,-81.344869 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000 DTSTAMP:20251005T193241Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-puja-diwali/ SUMMARY:Kali Puja/Diwali 2025 DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nOn behalf of the Executive Committee\,  we wish yo u all "Shubho Bijaya" and express our heartfelt gratitude for your uncondi tional support and participation to make BSF Durgotsav 2025 a grand succes s. \n\nAs we look back on this year’s Durga Pujo\, our hearts are still full. Over 400 people - families and friends from New Jersey\, Philadelph ia\, Chicago and all across Florida.. came together to celebrate Maa Durga with unmatched energy and devotion.\n\nNone of this would have been possi ble without the generosity of our donors and sponsors\, the tireless dedic ation of our volunteers\, the talent of our cultural participants\, and th e enthusiasm of everyone who joined in the festivities. Also heartiest con gratulations once again to all our protijogita winners - you made us proud !  Our sincere THANK YOU to all of you\, Sponsors\, Members\, Attendee s\, Volunteers\, Vendors to make it an enjoyable festival for our communit y.  \n\nBut our journey this year isn’t over yet…\n\nOn October 18th \, we will gather once more for Kali Pujo.. the final celebration of the y ear. This isn’t just another event\; it is a night to express gratitude\ , seek Maa’s blessings\, and end the year together as one family.\n\nThi s year is extra special because our new Maa Kali idol\, lovingly crafted i n Kumartuli\, has arrived to bless our community for the very first time. Let us come together to welcome Her with the same warmth and spirit that m ade Durga Pujo so memorable.\n\nYour presence is what makes our pujo truly complete. Let’s gather once more.. sing\, pray\, and celebrate Maa Kali ’s fierce love and protection.\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-Registration Rates\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll Sponsors - Grand\, Diamond\, Platinum\, Gold\, Silver and Bron ze are Free for this event. Thank you for your continued support to the Be ngali Society of Florida! We request you to RSVP for your participation. \n\nThe pre-registration rates are as follows:\n\n Member: $55/adult\n N on-member: $60/adult\n Kids (12-17 years): $30/kid\n Non-Member Kids (12 -17 years): $35/kid\n Student: $35/student\n\nPre-registration ends on  October 13\, 2025. After this cut-off date\, all rates will increase by $2 5.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP/Register Below:\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="15"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Sanford Civic Center \, 401 E. Seminole Blvd.\, Sanford\, Fl\, 327 71\, United States GEO:28.8136057;-81.26492389999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=401 E. Seminole Blvd.\, San ford\, Fl\, 32771\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sanford Civic Center :geo:28.8136057,-81.26492389999999 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260104T165040Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/saraswati-pujo-2026/ SUMMARY:Saraswati Pujo 2026 DESCRIPTION:Bengali Society of Florida (BSF) warmly invites you to Saraswat i Pujo 2026\, our first community event of the year\, as we come together to celebrate learning\, art\, and creativity.\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n 10:00 AM – Pujo begins\n 11:00 AM – Kids’ workshop (details to follow)\n 1 2:00 PM – Pushpanjali &\; Lunch\n 2:00 PM   – Cultural Program\n 4:00 PM   – Snacks &\; Wrap up\n\nCultural Program – Call for P articipation\n(Open to children and adults)\n\n* Talent Showcase: Dance\ , singing\, instrumental music\, recitation\, short skits (individuals or groups)\n* Fancy Dress &\; Monologue – Besh o Bhabnay Bangali Mon\n \nTo participate in the Talent Showcase\, Fancy Dress &\; Monologue\, o r to register for the kids’ workshop\, please contact 812-369-8872\n\nP articipation confirmation deadline: January 16\, 2026\n\nRegistration:\n\ nPre-register by January 19\, 2026 to avail the following discounted rat es. After this cut-off date\, all rates will increase by $10.\n\n Adult Members: $60\n Adult Non Members: $70\n Students: $40\n Junior Members (12-17 yrs): $35\n Kids (<\;12 yrs): FREE\n\n\nThis event is FREE for a ll Sponsors (except Silver and Bronze Sponsors). We request all members t o RSVP on our website to help us plan for the event.\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIE LDS id="18"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Woman's Club of Sanford\, 309 S Oak Avenue\, Sanford\, Florida\, 3 2771\, United States GEO:28.809476;-81.268697 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=309 S Oak Avenue\, Sanford\ , Florida\, 32771\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Woman's Club of Sanford:geo:28.809476,-81.268697 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260303T232726Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/bsf-picnic-2026/ SUMMARY:BSF Picnic 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration:\n\nPre-register by  March 23\, 2026 to avail th e following discounted rates. After this cut-off date\, all rates will in crease by $10.\n\n Adult Members: $40\n Adult Non Members: $50\n Studen ts: $30\n Junior Members (12-17 yrs): $20\n Kids (<\;12 yrs): FREE\n\n \nThis event is FREE for all Sponsors (except Silver and Bronze Sponsors).  We request all members and sponsors to RSVP on our website to help us pl an for the event.\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id="19"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Sylvan Lake Park\, 855 Lake Markham Rd\, Sanford\, FL\, 32771\, Un ited States GEO:28.801765;-81.386572 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=855 Lake Markham Rd\, Sanfo rd\, FL\, 32771\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sylvan Lake Par k:geo:28.801765,-81.386572 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260402T231052Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/nabobarsho-poila-boishak-2026/ SUMMARY:Nabobarsho / Poila Boishak 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to celebrate Poila Boishakh – we lcoming Bengali New Year 1433!\n\nMany of you enjoyed the variety of homem ade Bengali street food and creativity that Anondomela brought last year\, and we are excited to see it come live again this year with participation from both kids and adults across our community. Alongside our much-loved Anondomela food and art stalls\, the evening will also feature a cultural program\, live music\, dinner and dance.\n\nIf you wish to put up an Anond omela stall or take part in the cultural program\, please sign up here: Si gn Up for Stall and Cultural Participation\n\nWe are also delighted to hos t Ronit Kar\, a student at Penn State\, who has obtained his Visharad in m usic from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya\, Khairagarh (Chhattisgarh)\ , performing LIVE at this event.\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n4:00 PM              | Hall Opens\n4:00 – 7:00 PM | Anondomela stalls\n7:00 PM              | Cultural Program\n7:30 PM              | Live Musi c by Ronit Kar\n8:30 PM              | Dinner\n9:00 PM              | DJ &\; Dance\n10:00 PM           | Wrap-Up\n\nRegistra tion:\n\nPre-register by April 13\, 2026 to avail the following discount ed rates. After this cut-off date\, all rates will increase by $10.\n\n Adult Members: $50\n Adult Non Members: $60\n Students: $35\n Junior Me mbers (12-17 yrs): $25\n Kids (<\;12 yrs): FREE\n\n\nThis event is FREE for all Sponsors (except Silver and Bronze Sponsors). We request everyon e to RSVP below to help us plan for the event.\n\n[CP_CALCULATED_FIELDS id ="20"] CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:Eastmonte Civic Center\, 830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamonte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States GEO:28.656964;-81.361485 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=830 Magnolia Drive\, Altamo nte Springs\, Florida\, 32701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=E astmonte Civic Center:geo:28.656964,-81.361485 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260314T204600Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/durga-puja-2026/ SUMMARY:Durga Puja 2026 DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:TBA\, TBA\, Orlando\, United States GEO:28.538383;-81.378927 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, Orlando\, United Stat es;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=TBA:geo:28.538383,-81.378927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@bsfnet.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T220000 DTSTAMP:20260314T204530Z URL:https://bsfnet.org/events/kali-pujo-2026/ SUMMARY:Kali Pujo 2026 DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES:BSF Event - 2025-2026 LOCATION:TBA\, TBA\, Orlando\, United States GEO:28.538383;-81.378927 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=TBA\, Orlando\, United Stat es;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=TBA:geo:28.538383,-81.378927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20191103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20201101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20211107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20220313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20221106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR