The American University of Armenia (AUA) will hold a gala event, “Catalysts for Change: Honoring the Avedisian Family,” on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Watertown, MA, at Oakly Country Club (410 Belmont St., Watertown). Cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner and program at 7 p.m. Click here to view a flyer. To learn more about the fundraiser-tribute, to purchase tickets, or to become an event sponsor, click here.
The churches of St. Mark (Springfield, MA), St. George (Hartford, CT), and Holy Resurrection (New Britain, CT) will host the “Armenian Open 2024” golf tournament on Saturday, Sep. 7, at the Tallwood Country Club (91 North St., Hebron, CT). Day includes four-player scramble, 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, raffle, prizes. Registration at 11 a.m.; shotgun start at 1 p.m. Announcement of awards, raffle winners, and dinner follow on course grounds. Click here to view a flyer and registration form. For details, to register, and to make contributions, click the link for the Armenian Open website.
St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will hold its annual “Armenian Fest” on Sunday, Sep. 1, 12 noon – 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, visit the Armenia Fest Facebook page; or call (413) 783-5793. Visit the parish website to make a sponsorship donation (click “festival sponsorships” from the donate dropdown). Click the link to view a flyer.
The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church (Tenafly, NJ) will hold its 4th annual “Steak and Cigar Night” on Saturday, Sep. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the church facility (174 Essex Drive, Tenafly). Reservations by Sep. 2 (required; no walk-ins). Click the link to reserve on the parish website. To view a stunning flyer with contact and additional information, click here.
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will hold its annual Armenian Food Festival on Sunday, Sep. 22 (12 noon-5 p.m.), on the church grounds (200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ). Traditional Armenian foods, Armenian vendors, live Armenian music, 50/50 raffle, and lots of children’s activities. Rain or shine. For information, call the church at (973) 533-9794. Visit the parish website and the parish Facebook page for information. Click the link to view a flyer.
