The Armenian Festival at Holy Resurrection Church, New Britain, CT, will be held Sunday, Aug. 20, 12 noon – 5 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. E-mail garyhov@aol.com for information. Click the links to view an informative flyer and a sponsorship form.
St. Sahag Church of St. Paul, MN, will hold its annual Vartavar festival on Sunday, July 23, at the church (203 N. Howell St., St. Paul). Badarak begins at 10 a.m., with Fr. Sahak Kaishian (visiting priest from Milwaukee) celebrating. Following services, the Vartavar water festival will take place. Bring your own water vessels; snacks provided. Click the link to view a flyer with details.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church in White Plains, NY, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Sep. 24, from 12 noon until 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the church (1131 North St., White Plains; Exit 25 on Hutchinson R. Pkwy.). Live music; homemade Armenian cuisine; games, sports, and prizes for kids; raffle. For information call (914) 428-2595; click the links to view a flyer.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church Women’s Guild is holding its “All-American BBQ” fundraiser to benefit the Fuller Center for Housing in Armenia, on Sunday, Jul. 16, at 12:30 p.m., at the church (1131 North St., White Plains, NY). Enjoy summer barbecue favorites. Space is limited; pre-paid advance reservation by July 10 recommended: call or text Adriane Bonfiglio at (914) 649-1072. Click the link to view a flyer with information.
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 6, 12-5 p.m., at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Armenian food & pastries; children’s activities; live music & dancing featuring the Jason Naroian Ensemble. In the event of rain, picnic will be in the Kazanjian Memorial Ballroom. Click on the link to view a flyer.
