The “Hye Pointe Golf Outing,” jointly sponsored by Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, and Hye Pointe Church of Bradford, MA, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Butter Brook Golf Club, Westford, MA. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. Golfers of all skill levels welcome. Single players will be grouped into foursomes. Entry fee includes golf, lunch, awards dinner (at Sts. Vartanantz Church, 180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford), and 25 raffle tickets. For information contact Steve Sarkisian at (978) 808-2820; or e-mail StsVGolf@earthlink.net. Proceeds to benefit scholarships for Diocesan youth programs. Click the links to view flyers with event information and registration/sponsorship details.
Banquet Honoring Primate in Binghamton
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Binghamton, NY, will hold a banquet in honor of Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the church (12 Corbett Ave., Binghamton). The event follows badarak, which the Primate will celebrate at the church for the first time since his elevation to the rank of bishop. Banquet seating is limited; for information, ticket details, and to reserve, e-mail jamgochianma@gmail.com, or call (607) 644-6575. Click the link for the parish Facebook page.
St. Mary’s Armenian Food Festival
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will hold its annual two-day Armenian Food Festival on Saturday, Sep. 14 (3-9 p.m.) and Sunday, Sep. 15 (1 -5 p.m.), on the church grounds (200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ). Traditional Armenian foods, Armenian vendors, live Armenian music by John Berberian and friends, Armenian dancing, raffle, children’s activities & bouncing castle. Rain or shine. For information, call the church at (973) 533-9794. Visit the parish website for information and to view a flyer.
St. Nersess Seminary College Winter Conference
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will hold its 2020 Winter Conference for college-age students (18-25) from Thursday, Jan. 2 through Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, on the seminary’s campus (486 Bedford Rd. Armonk, NY). Participants will explore the theme of “The Armenian Church: An Ancient Spirituality for Today.” To view a flyer with tuition and other details, and to register (by Dec. 15), click here for the seminary website.
Springfield Armenian Fest
St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will hold its annual “Armenian Fest” on Sunday, Sep. 1, 12-6 p.m., on the church grounds (2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield). The event will feature a live Armenian band, dancing, authentic Armenian food, and a raffle. Rain or shine; admission and parking are free. For information and a flyer, click to visit the parish website and its Facebook page; or call (413) 783-5793.