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The Faith-Building Women Symposium–a daylong conference created for women by women–will go forward on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church (145 Brattle St.) in Cambridge, MA. The day’s schedule includes two keynote presentations, two focus groups/breakout sessions, lunch with a presentation of an Armenian female saint, and an inspirational closing activity. Registration begins Aug. 15 at www.faithbuildingwomen.com. To view a flyer with information and the symposium schedule, click here. (The Faith-Building Women Symposium is organized under the auspices of Adult Christian Education at St. Peter Armenian Church, Watervliet, NY.)

Hye Pointe Church of Haverhill, MA, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 28, 12-5 p.m., at the church facility (1280 Boston Rd., Haverhill). Live music, Armenian delicacies. For information call (978) 372-9227, or visit the parish website. To view a flyer, click here.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. This week features a special program by the great trumpet player Armen Ajemyan, marking his 65th birthday and his 50th anniversary as a musician.. Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Upcoming programs include: a concert in Yerevan featuring Ruben Matevosyan (Aug. 19); the Dance Ensemble of Vanush Khanamiryan Academy (Sep. 9).

The Kirikian Armenian School of St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will begin the academic year on Saturday, Sep. 17, starting at 9:15 a.m. Classes will be in-person in accordance with all state regulations, and are aimed at toddler, pre-K, and kindergarten through grade 7 levels, with offerings in Armenian reading, writing, conversation, culture, dance, song, religion and sacred music. For information e-mail ani@lacapan.com or call (201) 567-5446; to view a flyer click here. To register, log onto the official school website and Facebook page.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. This week features a special program by the world-renown “Cadance” Ensemble. Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Upcoming programs include: trumpeter Armen Ajemyan (Aug. 5); a concert in Yerevan featuring Ruben Matevosyan (Aug. 19); the Dance Ensemble of Vanush Khanamiryan Academy (Sep. 9).