The Women’s Guild of St. Mary Church in Livingston, NJ, is hosting a Lenten Fish Fry (fish provided by Tastefully British) on Saturday, Mar. 23, 5-7 p.m., in the church’s Toufayan Hall (200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston). Pre-paid reservations (by Mar. 20) to Silvadh@yahoo.com. For more information, click link to view a flyer.
Lenten Luncheon (Tenafly, NJ)
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will hold a Lenten luncheon on Sunday, Mar. 3, following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, at the church (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). Eat in or take out; sponsorships appreciated. Click here for a flyer with information.
Friday Night Lenten Series (Chelmsford, MA)
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will host its 55th season of Lenten programs—the “Fr. Ghevont Samoorian Lenten Program of Spiritual Renewal”—as in-person lectures on Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m. through Lent (Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22) at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). This year’s theme will explore “Holy Scripture and You”; each session includes worship service (with online broadcast; see flyer), light dinner, lecture. For topics, speakers, and details, click on the links to view a flyer and log onto the parish website.
ACYOA Juniors Valentine’s Dance (Fair Lawn, NJ)
The ACYOA Juniors of St. Leon Church (Fair Lawn, NJ) will host a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, 7-11 p.m., at the parish’s Abajian Hall (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Music by DJ Shant; food; open to all ACYOA Juniors. Advance reservations (by Feb. 5) via Venmo or check will receive a discount over tickets purchased at the door (mail checks payable to “St. Leon ACYOA Jrs.” to Aram Chamesian, 694 William Bliss Dr., New Milford, NJ 07646). Contact Susan Chamesian at susanchamesian@gmail.com for information. Click here to view a flyer with details on advance ticket sales.
Hye Hearts Dance (New England)
New England-area parishes will hold a “Hye Hearts Dance” on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m., at the Marriott Hartford/Windsor Hotel (28 Day Hill Rd., Windsor, CT). Sponsored by the Armenian churches of Hartford, New Britain, and Springfield. For information and ticket purchase details, click here to view a flyer. Click the links to buy tickets online, or to download a sponsorship form.