St. John the Baptist Church of Metro Milwaukee, WI, will mark its 83rd anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the church (7825 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield). Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan will celebrate the Episcopal Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m., with a luncheon and program to follow. For information and to RSVP, click the following links to access the parish website and to reserve online.
Armenian Food Festival (Richmond, VA)
St. James Church of Richmond, VA, will host its 65th annual “Armenian Food Festival” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day, rain or shine, at the church (834 Pepper Ave., Richmond). Live music by Hooshere & the VA Roonks; homemade Armenian cuisine; Armenian libations; traditional dancing by the parish children’s dance troupe. For information call (804) 282-3818, or e-mail info@stjamesva.org. Click here to view a flyer.
St. Mary Church (Livingston, NJ) Women’s Guild “Tricky Tray” Dinner
The Women’s Guild of St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will hold its annual “Tricky Tray” Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Il Tulipano (1131 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ). Doors open at 6 p.m. RSVP (by Oct. 1) to Barbara Boorjian at (973) 226-3671, or shishkabarb@optonline.net. For ticket details, click the link to view a flyer.
St. Leon Food Festival (Fair Lawn, NJ)
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will hold its 89th annual Food Festival over three days: Friday, Oct. 17 (5-9 p.m.); Saturday, Oct. 18 (3:30-8:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 19 (12-4 p.m.), on the church grounds (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Enjoy traditional Armenian foods, music, artwork, games and crafts for kids, plus a Country Store featuring gifts and packaged items. Rain or shine. For information, call the church at (201) 791-2862, or visit the parish Facebook page. Click the following link to view a flyer.
“Hye Fitness” with Maria Derian (Fair Lawn, NJ)
The Women’s Guild of St. Leon Church in Fair Lawn, NJ, will present “Hye Fitness with Maria Derian” on Friday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), at the church facility (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Bring your own dumbbells, exercise mat, towel, and water. Click here to view a flyer with donation and other details.