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Orthodox Women’s Ministry will hold a black-tie dinner on the theme “Outstanding Orthodox Christian Women in Society,” on Saturday, Sep. 28, at 6 p.m., in Haik and Alice Kavookjian Auditorium (630 Second Ave., New York City). The event will highlight women who have contributed to society and their church communities; speakers from the Coptic, Armenian, and Indian Orthodox communities will share their personal journeys. Click here to view a flyer. To purchase tickets online, and for information on the OWM non-profit organization, click on the following link to access the Eventbrite page.

Soorp Haroutiun Church of Orlando, FL, will hold its 6th annual Food Fest and Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the church facility (9274 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Orlando). Armenian food, music, crafts, vendors. For information, click on the links to access the parish Facebook page, and to view a flyer.

The Armenian Church of Rochester will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Sep. 15, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Kings Bend Park (North Lodge) in Pittsford, NY. The event will feature Armenian cuisine, children’s games and a raffle. For information, call (585) 381-0195 or (585) 671-9558. Click here to view a two-page flyer (scroll down for map).

St. Gregory of Narek Church of Cleveland, OH, will host the “Cleveland Armenian Festival” on Sep. 20-22 (Friday, 5-11 p.m., Saturday 1-11 p.m., Sunday 12-4 p.m.) at the church facility (678 Richmond Rd., Cleveland). Armenian food, live entertainment, games & exhibits. Click here to view a flyer.

This event has been postponed, with a new date to be announced.

St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will host a talk by filmmaker Leah Bedrosian Peterson, who will discuss her award-winning animated short “Under the Walnut Tree,” commemorating the Armenian Genocide. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, directly following services at the church (1131 North St., White Plains). Admission is free, a light lunch will be served. Click here to view a flyer.