Coming Events

Women of Truth and Courage

Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Block Island Maritime Institute and Champlin’s Marina & Resort

Women of Truth and Courage:
The Widows of Kalangarai

The Block Island Film Festival (BIFF) selected our Documentary!!!

May 26-28, 2026
Place: Block Island Maritime Institute and Champlin’s Marina & Resort

AWARDWINNER INDIACHICAGOINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL 2026 Best Documentary150 Winner DMOFF Laurel Black150

Women of Truth and Courage
will be screened in the Documentary Short Film Block
on Thursday, May 28, 2:30 pm – 3 pm.
The Award Ceremony and Wrap Party will be later that evening.
MORE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE

Trailer: Women of Truth and Courage:
The Widows of Kalangarai

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Friends of Kalangarai Book Group

Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm ET
Location: In Person and on Zoom
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Exploring India through books

Interested in traveling to India but don’t want to leave the comfort of your armchair? Our book group meets regularly, with discussions held both in person and on Zoom.

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The June book is Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World by Louis Fischer


Louis Fischer has written several books about Mahatma Gandhi. The Life of Mahatma Gandhi was Fischer’s first comprehensive biography (550 pages) published in 1950 with subsequent editions. A recent publication (2010) with the Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World is shorter (224 pages) and you may prefer to read this briefer version. Fischer knew Gandhi well. In his books, he answers questions such as, “how did the son of modest parents become the powerful leader of India?” What spiritual force transformed the successful English-trained lawyer into a man who freed India and brought moral guidance for the entire world? Behind the general known facts of his life, Fischer also unveils many mysteries.

Please join us on Friday, June 5, at 4:00 (ET) for a thought-provoking discussion of Gandhi’s life, work, and spiritual teachings.

Location in person:
Friends of Kalangarai
227 Union Street – Suite 707,
New Bedford, MA 02740

If you are planning to attend the group via Zoom, please register to receive the Zoom link.

REGISTER TO ATTEND ONLINE

Summer Soiree Fundraiser

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location: Quonset Davisville Navy Yacht Club

Summer Soiree Fundraiser

We are excited to announce that we are having a Summer Soiree Fundraiser in honor of International Widows Day

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Join us for the fundraiser
Saturday
June 20, 2026

5:00 pm–8:00 pm

Quonset Davisville Navy Yacht Club

81 Wescott Rd,

North Kingstown, RI 02852

Screening of our Award Winning Documentary

Women of Truth and Courage: The Widows of Kalangarai

Food | Drinks | Raffles

Live Music by Jason Valcourt

Suggested ticket donation is $25 per person
DONATE ONLINE

Or mail check to:
Friends of Kalangarai I P.O. Box 8755 I New Bedford, MA 02742


100% of the event’s ticket sales will go toward the programs for the widows and their children’s education.