Kerala Cultural Society is committed to provide quality services and programs to the Washington Metro Malayali community and we have an array of activities being planned for the year 2010.

Volunteering at DC Central Kitchen

As in the past, thirty-four KCSMW members, volunteered in the DC Central kitchen from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and prepared one day’s food for the homeless people in the Washington metro area.  The menu consisted of Tortilla, Rajma, Garden salad, Penne Pasta and Pasta.  We express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all the volunteers who have contributed to this noble cause. 

KCS Kalari

In order to create and promote the awareness of our rich culture and heritage in our younger generation, KCSMW is proud to offer a cultural awareness session in addition to Malayalam classes. In the past years we received overwhelming response for the Malayalam and Cultural Awareness Program. This year, in order to accommodate the large number of participants, we are conducting classes at multiple locations. To register for these classes or get further details, please send an email to education@kcsmw.org or call on any of the numbers listed below.  Classes are going on in full swing in on the three locations since January and lasses are held biweekly at the following locations:  

Malayalam Class Pictures

Virginia Center

Centreville Public Library
14200 Saint Germain Drive
Centreville, VA 20121-2255
Phone: 703 830 2223,
Email: education@kcsmw.org
When: Sunday, March 28, 3:30 PM

Columbia (MD) Center
10736 Red Dahlia Rd, Woodstock, MD
Phone:410 961 9528
Email: president@kcsmw.org

Germantown/Rockville center

Germantown Community Center
18905 Kingsview Road
Germantown, MD 20874-1445
Phone:301 801 6698
Email: beenatomy@hotmail.com

Summer Dreams 2010 on May 8, 2010

An evening that will showcase the best Malayali talents from the Metro Washington area along with the award winning mother and daughter duo singers, Sujatha Mohan and Shwetha Mohan, accompanied by notable artists from the Malayalam film industry. 

We cordially invite you to Summer Dreams 2010 to celebrate Mothers Day with KCS where Seematti of Kerala (one of the most preferred large format life style stores on India- CNBC Awaaz survey 2007 and Guinness Book of World Records Award Recipient for world’s Largest Silk sari measuring ½ Km) launching the latest series of their silk sarees through a spectacular fashion show

Youth Forum

KCS youth organized Bowling Bonanza on February 21 at New Brunswick Bowling Alley in Columbia, Maryland.  It was a fun day for our youth to meet and greet and have fun through bowling and partying.  A variety of other youth activities are being planned year round by our youth that include Youth Day, Theme Park Day, Ocean Day, Dance Day, and Food, Blood, and Clothe Drives.

Adopt-a-Road program
Good Luck Road in between Cipriano Road and Princess Garden Parkway in PG County has been adopted by KCSMW for the last 5 years and we have won multiple awards for its maintenance from the county officials.

KCS Charity

KCS always think of our less fortunate brothers and sisters and provide financial aid to various institutions in Kerala without discriminating on cast or religious affiliations.  KCS distributes 100% of the charity money to the needy.  KCS would double or triple its charity fund raising during 2010 by the support of our youth, Vanitha Vedhi and Men’s Club. If you are interested to be a part of this noble cause please contact us.  Your contributions are hundred percent tax deductable.  Last year KCS supported Association for Mentally Handicapped (AMHA) Trissur. (amhaindia.netfirms.com

Family Cruise

A  fun day for all the families on cruise ship with live band (dhol), lots of food and fun.  For details contact president@kcsmw.org

Onam Mela: Utsav 2010 - on September 4, 2010
A whole day of Onam celebrations with traditional Ona Sadya, Athachamayam, Pachakamalsaram, and a variety entertainment show, that will linger in your hearts and minds for a long time.

KCSMW Picnic - on June 19, 2010
A fun day for all ages, full of masti, games, and food! Challenge your limits!

Jingle Bells 2010 - on December 11, 2010
Christmas and New Year celebrations with X’Mas tree decoration and carol singing competitions with variety entertainment.  You are invited for an epitome of soul stirring music and electrifying dances.