St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will present a talk with author/photographer Matthew Karanian on his book, “The Armenian Highland,” billed as a pilgrim’s guide to ancient Armenia, on Tuesday Oct. 29, at 7:45 p.m., at the church’s Abajian Hall (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Admission is free. Click on the link to view a flyer with information.
Wynnewood 95th Anniversary Weekend
St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA, will welcome Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan to mark the 95th anniversary of the Parish Charter on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, at the church (630 Clothier Rd., Wynnewood). Bishop Daniel will celebrate the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, with a banquet to follow. Click on the links to visit the parish website or its Facebook page for details on the weekend’s events.
Tenafly Food Festival & Bazaar
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will hold its annual “Food Festival & Bazaar” on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, on the church premises (174 Essex Dr., corner Rt. 9W & E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly). Armenian food, music and dancing, magic show, balloon twisting, reptile show, white elephant, vendors. Performance by Antranig Dance Ensemble. For information call (201) 567-5446; e-mail the church office, or click the link to view a flyer.
Shushi Dance Ensemble Presents “Pour Toi Aznavour”
The Shushi Dance Ensemble of St. Vartan Cathedral of New York will perform “Pour Toi Aznavour,” a tribute concert and dance performance in memory of Charles Aznavour, on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m., at Bergen County Academies (200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ). Guest performers include vocalist Hayk Petrosyan from France, vocalist Iveta Mukuchyan from Germany, live band headed by violinist Sami Merdinian from New York, all joining the dance ensemble during the program. For tickets, call (972) 6-SHUSHI or click here to purchase online. Click here for more information and click here to view a flyer.
Watertown Armenian Bazaar
St. James Church, Watertown, MA, will hold its 71st annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. both days, at the church facility (465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown). Armenian food, booths and vendors, children’s activities, silent auction and raffle. For information, click on the links to visit the parish website and view a flyer.