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The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church (Tenafly, NJ) will host a book presentation by Armenian Canadian photographer Hrair Hawk Khatcherian on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m., at the church facility (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). In the N.J. launch of his new book, Mr. Khatcherian will present Aghtamar: The Armenian Architectural Masterpiece. The evening includes a Q&A, book signing, and wine and cheese reception. Admission is free; all are welcome. To view a flyer with contact and other information, click here.

St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will present an evening of music titled “Jazz Up with Astghik Martirosyan & Ensemble,” on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., in the church’s Tutak Hall (1131 North St., White Plains). Cocktails and mezze served. Presented by the parish Cultural Committee. To reserve tickets, call (212) 873-0708 or e-mail stgregoryculturalcommittee@gmail.com. For ticket details, click on the following links to view a flyer.

St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will host its “Fall Food Festival” on Sunday, Oct. 26, 12 noon-6 p.m., in the church halls (174 Essex Dr., corner Rt. 9W & E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly). Featuring traditional Armenian cuisine, for eating in or taking out. Entertainment for children; raffles and music. Option to order online in advance (order by Oct. 20, pick up Oct. 26); click here to pre-order. Sponsorships and some vendor slots available. For information, call (201) 567-5446, or access the parish website. Click the links to view a flyer and download an order form.

The Eastern Diocese’s Sacred Music Council (SMC) invites all parish choir directors to join a “Virtual Gathering of Choir Directors” on Tuesday, Sep. 30, at 8 p.m. EST, over the Zoom video platform. Participants will share ideas, experiences, and resources; strengthen local and Diocesan music ministries; connect and collaborate with fellow choir directors. The SMC encourages all choir directors to join this opportunity for fellowship, inspiration, and mutual support. Click the following links to view a flyer, and to join the Zoom session. For questions, contact smc@armeniandiocese.org.

St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will celebrate the vocations of the 12 St. Nersess Seminary alumni with a gala banquet on Saturday, Nov. 22, titled: 12 Vocations: Variety of Gifts, One Spirit. Cocktails start at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and prrogram, at Macaluso’s Restaurant (55 Fourth Ave., Hawthorne, NJ). Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan will preside. This year’s honorees are Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian (ordained 1990), Bishop Nareg Berberian (1992), Bishop Daniel Findikyan (1997), Fr. Vartan Joulfayan (1998), Fr. Hovhan Khoja-Eynatian (2010), Fr. Ghevond Ajamian (2013), Fr. Samuel Rith-Najarian (2014), Fr. Yeghishe Ksachikyan (2015), Fr. Avedis Kalayjian (2016), Fr. Armash Bagdasarian (2016); Dn. Rubik Mailian (graduated 1998), and Maria Derderian (2007). For information, contact event co-chair Lynn Beylerian at lynnbeylerian@gmail.com. Click the link to view a flyer. The seminary has established an online page to RSVP, make donations, and submit message for publication in the keepsake booklet for the evening. All donations will benefit the seminary and its ongoing mission. Click here to donate, RSVP, and learn more.