News

The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will host a hybrid in-person and online lecture by sociologist Dr. Artyom Tonoyan, on his new book Black Garden Aflame: The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in the Soviet and Russian Press. The lecture will meet in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., at 35th St., New York City) on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. EST, with simultaneous broadcast over the Zoom platform. Click the links to view a flyer and to register for the online event. E-mail zohrabcenter@armeniandiocese.org for details. Learn more on the Zohrab Center website where you can view the full schedule of fall events. In-Person Lecture Attendees Please Note: Proof of vaccination will be required upon entry, in accordance with NYC regulations.

The Hovnanian School of New Milford, NJ, will celebrate its 45th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., at The Legacy Castle (141 NJ-23, Pompton Plains, NJ). Cocktail hour, dinner, dancing. Honoring Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Suzanne Toufayan. Entertainment by Armenchik and Antic. Click on the links to view an invitation, view event details, and to reserve online (by Nov. 10).

The Hye Pointe Church of Bradford, MA, will hold its annual bazaar on Saturday Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., on the church grounds (1280 Boston Rd., Bradford). Armenian cuisine and pastries, raffles, country store. Pre-order online through Nov. 6. For information visit the parish website, call (978) 372-9227, or click the link to view a flyer. Also, click the following link to download an order form for holiday baskets.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program is an anniversary concert for composer Martin Vardazaryan, featuring the Artsakh Jazz Orchestra. 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.

Soorp Haroutiun Church of Orlando, FL, will hold its 9th annual Food Fest and Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the church facility (9274 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Orlando). Armenian food, music, vendors. For sponsorship form, click here. For information, click on the links to access the parish Facebook page, and to view a flyer.