The Church of the Holy Ascension of Trumbull, CT, will host a spring dance on Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m., at its newly redecorated Agahigian-Sherinian Hall. The dance will feature a live band, the Harry Bedrossian Ensemble, and mezze and beverages will be served. Entertainment will also be provided for children. Click here for information.
Annual Memorial Day Picnic at St. Thomas Church in Tenafly
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will host its annual Memorial Day picnic and food festival on Monday, May 29, on the church grounds, from 12 to 6 p.m. (rain or shine). Enjoy homemade food and dessert, music, a tavloo tournament, car raffle, and activities for kids. Click here to view a flyer and a list of special attractions. For information or directions, contact the church office at (201) 567-5446 or e-mail stthomasarmenianchurch@yahoo.com.
Oriental Orthodox Church Conference Hosts Annual Youth Gathering
The Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches will host its sixth annual youth conference and gathering on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Homdel, NJ. The gathering’s topic will be on Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, featuring speaker Fr. Peter Farrington. Admission is $20 with an advance online RSVP and $25 at the door. For more information, click here to view a flyer.
Father’s Day Celebration in Boca Raton
St. David Church of Boca Raton, FL, will host “A Tribute to Dad,” a Father’s Day celebration, on Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m. Mezze, dinner, and dessert will be served and international singer Bartev will perform live. Admission is $45 for ages 23 and above, $25 for students ages 13-22, and children 12 and under are free. For more RSVP information, click here to view a flyer.
Food Festival at Hye Pointe
The Armenian Church of Hye Pointe in Bradford, MA, will host its 2017 Armenian Food Festival on Friday, June 2 from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, June 3 from noon to 6 p.m., at its Family Life and Cultural Center. In addition to Armenian and Mediterranean fare, vendors will be on site selling items on June 3 and raffles will also take place. Admission is free and parking is free. For more information, click here to read a flyer.