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Westchester County, NY, will formally re-dedicate its “Edwin Michaelian Office Building” in a special ceremony on Friday, Sep. 13, at 10 a.m., on the premises of the building itself (148 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY). Michaelian was the 4th and longest serving Westchester County executive, whose time in office (1958-1973) coincided with the critical post-war boom, and brought him into contact with such figures as President Eisenhower (seen here) and then-Vice President Nixon. The building dedicated in his name was built 40 years ago, following Edwin’s death. Its re-dedication on Sep. 13 will coincide with a celebration of Armenian culture, contribution, and community in Westchester County. Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan will be among the dignitaries speaking at the gathering. To view a flyer, click here.

The Eastern Diocese will host an art exhibit, “A Flowering of Faith: The Devotional Art of Edith Simonyan,” on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m., in Guild Hall of the St. Vartan Cathedral Complex (630 Second Ave., at 35th St., NYC). Armenian artist Edith Simonyan creates her delightful visions of the Christian faith and Armenian heritage using rose petals, carefully dyed, cut, and arranged with precision and love. This will be the first display of her work in America–the first opportunity to view the delicacy of her artwork up close and in person, and to purchase her work. Click the link to view a flyer.

St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Sep. 8, from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., on the church grounds (630 Clothier Rd., Wynnewood). Enjoy Armenian cuisine, live music, activities & fun for children. Rain or shine. For information call (610) 642-4212. To view a flyer, click here.

St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will host a medical workshop and panel discussion sponsored by the Armenian-America Health Professionals Organization (AAHPO), on Sunday, Sep. 22, at 1:30 p.m., at the church facility (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). Featuring OB/GYN Dr. Lena Merjanian; family practitioners Dr. Knar Mesrobian and Dr. Ara Ajemian; ophthalmologist Dr. Larry Najarian. Refreshments. Admission is free. Click on the link to view an informative flyer.

Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Church, Belleville, IL, will hold its 22nd annual “Taste of Armenia” Festival on Sunday, Sep. 22, 12-4 p.m., on the church grounds (400 Huntwood Rd., Belleville). Armenian food, “Vernissage Midwest,” photoshoots in traditional Armenian costume, folk dancing. For information, click the following links to view a flyer, log onto the parish website, and follow on Facebook.