St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will present a 5-week multi-media course on modern Armenian history, titled “100 Years of Activism: From the First Republic to the Velvet Revolution,” led by Dr. Khatchig Mouradian. The course meets Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m., starting Nov. 6, at the church’s Charles & Grace Pinajian Youth Center (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Click on the link to view a flyer with registration and tuition information.
Concert: “Armenia 1918/2018: Armistice & Independence”
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City will present an Armenia-themed concert as part of its “Great Music in a Great Space” series. “Armenia 1918/2018: Armistice and Independence–A Centennial Celebration,” a choral concert featuring world music ensemble Rose of the Compass, will be performed on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Ave., New York). The program features all Armenian compositions, including many by Gomidas; it celebrates the armistice ending World War I, and honors those who perished in the Armenian Genocide. For details on the concert and tickets, click the links to access the online concert page and to view a flyer.
Bayside Medical Workshop
Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will host a medical workshop conducted by members of the Armenian American Health Professionals Organization (AAHPO) titled, “Cancer Update: With Emphasis on Breast & Prostate,” on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. in the church auditorium (209-15 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside). Click on the link to view a flyer detailing the panel participants and topics to be discussed.
Worcester Armenian Festival
The Armenian Church of Our Saviour, Worcester, MA, will hold its Armenian Festival on Friday, Oct. 26 (5-9 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 28 (12-5 p.m.) at the church cultural center (87 Salisbury St., Worcester). Armenian food, gifts; raffle; free admission & parking. To view a flyer, click here.
Tenafly Food Festival & Bazaar
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will hold its annual “Food Festival & Bazaar” on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21, on the church premises (174 Essex Dr., corner Rt. 9W & E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly). Armenian food, music and dancing, stilt walkers, 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.
