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St. Leon Church (Fair Lawn, NJ) is hosting an online discussion on Wednesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. Join UK-based security and political analysts Lilit Gevorgyan and former diplomat Armen Kharazian as they discuss A Master Plan? Russo-Azeri Strategy for Armenian Pacification—as broadcast over the Zoom platform and YouTube. A Q&A session will follow. This will be the first in a series of discussions on the post-war Armenian reality, titled What’s Next? Click the following links to view a flyer with info and to register in advance. For questions contact Ara Araz at (917) 837-1297 or ara@edrcorp.net. To view the Youtube broadcast, click here.

St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA, will continue its online lecture series “Armenia, Artsakh & the Aftermath” on Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Guests speakers Rouben Gargaloyan and Narine Shakhramanyan, co-founders of Learning Mission NPO, will talk about their organization and its mission and impact in the wake of the Artsakh War. The event will be held over the Zoom conference platform. For details, call (610) 642-4212, view the event flyer, or visit the parish website or Facebook page. (Please note: The AAA Series will take a break after this event and continue again in the fall.)

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will broadcast another episode of its online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s streamed program is a concert featuring Vahan Artsruni, titled “Modern Fusion, Progressive and Song Genres.” Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Upcoming programs include:

• July 9: Hekimyan Band from Yerevan
• July 16: “Flutes & Sopranos”, featuring Soloists and Symphony Orchestra of the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Harutyun Arzumanyan, Music Director & Conductor
• July 23: Favorite Armenian Songs, featuring  Armen Hovhanessyan & Salbi Mailyan

The ACYOA Central Council is pleased to announce the 2021 ACYOA Virtual Armenia Service Program (ASP)—scheduled to take place from Sunday, June 13 through Friday, June 18. This year, in lieu of traveling physically to Armenia, the ACYOA has created an opportunity for Armenian youth to connect virtually while learning about their homeland. Throughout the designated week, the virtual program will meet every evening from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT (6 to 7 p.m. CDT). Participants will learn from clergy and lay leaders about different aspects of Armenia: its faith, culture, and history. The program is open to all young adults, 18 years of age and older. Click the following links to view a flyer and to register online in advance. For  information, contact the ACYOA Central Council at acyoacc@gmail.com.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will broadcast another episode of its online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s streamed program is a concert “To the Light” concert, featuring the soloists and symphony orchestra of the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Harutyun Arzumanyan, Music Director & Conductor. Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Upcoming programs include:

• July 4: Vahan Artsruni concert “Modern Fusion, Progressive and Song Gender”
• July 11: Hekimyan Band from Yerevan
• July 18: “Flutes & Sopranos”, featuring Soloists and Symphony Orchestra of the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, Harutyun Arzumanyan, Music Director & Conductor
• July 25: Favorite Armenian Songs, featuring  Armen Hovhanessyan & Salbi Mailyan