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New York Metro Armenian , Coptic, and Syrian Orthodox churches are jointly hosting an “Oriental Orthodox Dinner with Friends: An Evening of Good Food and Fun,” on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6:45 p.m., at Steakhouse 85 Restaurant (85 Church St., New Brunswick, NJ). Target age-group is 30-45 years of age. Seating is limited; for information contact (732) 213-1530. Click the following links to view a flyer and to register online (RSVP by Oct. 18).

The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will host a hybrid in-person and online lecture by economist Dr. Aleksandr Gevorkyan, titled “Diaspora, Homeland, and Economic Development.” The lecture will meet in guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., at 35th St., New York City) on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. EDT, with simultaneous broadcast over the Zoom platform. Learn more on the Zohrab Center website where you can view a flyer. Click the link to register for the online event. E-mail zohrabcenter@armeniandiocese.org for details. In-Person Lecture Attendees: Please note that proof of vaccination will be required upon entry, in accordance with NYC regulations.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will resume its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program is a screening of an English-language documentary, Artsakh. 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.

St. Sarkis Church of Carrollton, TX, will hold its 26th annual ArmeniaFest Friday through Sunday, Oct. 8-10, on the church grounds and in Kechejian Hall (1805 Random Rd., Carrollton). Enjoy a menu of Armenian cuisine favorites, entertainment by the Groung Dance troupe and Yeraz Band, presentations on the First Armenians in Texas by Ava Waters Henry (descendant of the Donigian family that arrived in 1882), and more. For information and a schedule of events, visit the St. Sarkis ArmeniaFest webpage at www.armeniafest.com, or click the links for Armeniafest pages on Instagram and Facebook.

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