St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will hold its annual “Armenian Fest” on Sunday, Sep. 2, 12-6 p.m., on the church grounds (2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield). The event, marking the 25th year of the festival and the 60th of the parish, 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.
Worcester Golf Tournament
The Armenian Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, MA, will hold its 25th annual “Charity Golf Tournament” on Monday, Sep. 10, at Sterling National Country Club (33 Albright Rd., Sterling). Shotgun start at 10 a.m. Portion of proceeds to benefit local outreach programs. Click on the link to download a flyer, registration, sponsorship package. Contact jkapur@aimtek.com for information.
St. Mary’s Armenian Food Festival
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will hold its annual two-day Armenian Food Festival on Saturday, Sep. 15 (3-9 p.m.) and Sunday, Sep. 16 (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 sponsorship and vendor information. To view a flyer, click here.
New Britain Armenian Festival
The Armenian Festival at Holy Resurrection Church, New Britain, CT, will be held Sunday, Aug. 19, 12 noon – 6 p.m., on the church grounds (1910 Stanley St., New Britain). Armenian delicacies; games for children; live music by the Harry Bedrossian Ensemble. Rain or shine; free admission. For information contact Gary at (860) 690-5959 or e-mail garyhov@aol.com.
Grape-Blessing Picnic on Cathedral Plaza
St. Vartan Cathedral Council will host a picnic on the cathedral plaza (630 Second Ave. [corner 34th St.], New York City) on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 12:45 p.m., following badarak and the Blessing of Grapes ceremony on the Feast of the Holy Assumption. Armenian music and food. For details (incl. ticket info) click here to view a flyer.