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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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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June 7, 2025 — East Hartford, CT Over 40 ATA-DC members and friends made the trip to East Hartford, Connecticut on June 7th to cheer on the U.S. and Turkish Men’s National Soccer Teams for an international Friendly match in front of a sold-out Pratt & Whitney Stadium crowd. The long bus ride and the
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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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June 1, 2025 — Vienna, VA ATA-DC’s annual spring fundraiser was a dazzling throwback to the colorful 1980s, hosted by Özlem and Hüseyin Akkaya at their home. Nearly fifty members and friends gathered for a night filled with neon outfits, iconic Turkish pop hits, and laughter echoing through the evening air. Themed “Back to the ’80s,” the event transported
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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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