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ATA-DC KICKED OFF TURKISH HERITAGE MONTH WHILE CELEBRATING ITS 60 YEARS OF LEGACY

October 4, 2025 — Falls Church, VA On October 4, 2025, the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATA-DC) welcomed the community to the ATA-DC House for a joyous gathering marking three remarkable milestones — the kickoff of the 14th Turkish Heritage Month, ATA-DC’s 60th Anniversary, and the organization’s 1st Anniversary as a registered Virginia

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FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER PARTY: Street Eats & Beats

September 27, 2025 — Bethesda, MD ATA-DC members, friends, and supporters gathered for a lively and heartfelt evening at Chef Aynur and Mustafa Özdemir’s home in Bethesda to raise funds for the 2025 Turkish Festival. Despite a touch of rain, the night radiated warmth, laughter, and community spirit as guests enjoyed freshly grilled Turkish dishes,

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Father’s Day Picnic and 2025 Election Results

June 15, 2025 — Arlington, VA ATA-DC’s annual Father’s Day Picnic brought together nearly one hundred members of the Turkish-American community at Quincy Park for a day filled with joy, connection, and shared heritage. Guests of all ages—from children to grandparents—enjoyed delicious Turkish cuisine provided by Akivva Grill and Fairfax Bakery, while celebrating fathers and

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ATA-DC House Soft Opening

June 5, 2025 — Falls Church, VA In October 2024, ATA-DC reached a long-held milestone under the presidency of Sevtap Schreffler (2022–present), the purchase of the ATA-DC House, a permanent home for the organization and a symbol of six decades of perseverance, service, and unity.Today, the Atatürk School holds its classes there, and the space

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ATA-DC Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day With an Inspiring Leadership Panel

March 8, 2025 — Washington, DC ATA-DC honored International Women’s Day with an inspiring panel and celebration at the Textile Museum of George Washington University, welcoming over sixty attendees. Moderated by Özge Övün Sert, ATA-DC’s Secretary General and Editor-in-Chief of ATANews, the panel featured three distinguished scientists — Dr. Esma Akin (GWU Medical School), Dr. Hande Özdinler (Northwestern University), and Dr. Duygu Tosun-Turgut (UCSF).

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