THRU DECEMBER 9
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – Workshops in Greek Bouzouki with Leonidas Zafiris and Elias Poulos, Sundays, 2-4 PM, October 28; November 4, 11, 18, and 25; December 2 and 9, at Safford House, 23 Parkin Ct. in Tarpon Springs. Fee: $5 donation per class requested. The City of Tarpon Springs is pleased to present a series of workshops in Greek bouzouki for youth and adults by Leonidas Zafiris and Elias Poulos. Classes will be divided into beginning (2-3 PM) and advanced (3-4 PM) sections. Students should bring an instrument, and there will be a few bouzoukis available on site for beginning students. In addition, a limited number of bouzoukis are available through a Bouzouki Lending Program at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E. Lemon Street. 727-943-4922. More information is available by contacting Tina Bucuvalas 727-937-1130 or tbucuvalas@ctsfl.us. Classes are funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
NOVEMBER 8-10
RICHMOND, VA – Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Avenue in Richmond, holds its Greek Festival November 8-10, 11 AM-8 PM daily. Enjoy Greek food, dancing, and music. Tour our beautiful sanctuary and learn more about the Orthodox religion. Browse through the beautiful art, jewelry, and amazing finds in the International Bazaar. Every year we donate a portion of our proceeds to local charities that specifically serve Central Virginia. The Drive-Thru will be open subject to product availability. Please check the Festival website for daily notices of changes. Free admission, free parking. More information is available by phone: 804-355-3687 and online: vagocathedral.org.
NOVEMBER 9-11
FORT WORTH, TX – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2020 NW 21st Street in Fort Worth, holds the 51st Annual Greek Festival November 9-11. Enjoy live Greek music and folk dancing, authentic Greek meals, baked and frozen foods also available, including pastries, breads, desserts and ready to heat dishes. Outdoor activities for kids available as well as church tours. Admission to the festival is $1. Hours: Friday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 AM- 10 PM; and Sunday, Nov. 11, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 817-626-5578 and online: fortworthgreekfestival.com.
NOVEMBER 11
ASTORIA – The Hellenic Film Society USA in association with the Museum of the Moving Image presents a series of once-a-month screenings of the best Greek films, Always On Sunday. Smuggling Hendrix, directed by Marios Piperides, Winner, 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, Best International Narrative Feature, will be screened on Sunday, Nov. 11, 3 PM at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave in Astoria. The engaging comedy follows a Greek Cypriot faces a bureaucratic nightmare when he tries to retrieve his dog from the Turkish occupied sector of the divided city of Nicosia. Desperate, he engages an unlikely band of accomplices, including a Turkish settler, to help him smuggle the dog back. More information is available by phone: 718-777-6800 and online: hellenicfilmusa.org.
MANHATTAN – On Sunday, Nov. 11, you’re invited to AHEPA’s Recognition of Veterans at the Holy Trinity Cathedral,337 East 74th Streetin Manhattan. Immediately following the Divine Holy Liturgy, the Manhattan-based AHEPA Chapter, Delphi #25, will sponsor Coffee Hour and will be in attendance to greet and recognize Veterans of the community. All are welcome to join!More information is available online: ahepa25.org and thecathedralnyc.org.
MANHATTAN – The Greek Lit Book Club presents a lecture on Byzantium for Beginners at the Holy Trinity Cathedral,337 East 74th Street in Manhattan, on Sunday, Nov. 11, 1-3 PM. Featuring Rev. Fr. John Vlahos, Nektarios Antoniou, Billy Chrissochos, and Daniel Padavano. Please contact Jeannie Kouros at 917-642-5633 or email jsedona27@aol.com for details.
NOVEMBER 12
MANHATTAN –The American Hellenic Institute Business Network requests the pleasure of your company at its Monthly Informal Networking Reception at Avra Restaurant,141 East 48th Street in Manhattan, on Monday, Nov. 12, 5:30-7:30 PM. Please RSVP to csirigos100@aol.com.
MANSFIELD, MA – Dream Dinner Fundraiser St. Gregory the Theologian Greek Church,1007 West Streetin Mansfield, MA,holds a terrific evening of assembling your own food and fun on Monday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 PM.Help St. Anastasia Chapter of Philoptochos (Friends of the poor) meet their goal by participating in this Dream Dinners Fundraising session.More information is available online: dreamdinners.comand by phone: 508-337-9986.
NOVEMBER 13
ISELIN, NJ – The Greek American Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Job Transitioning Seminar, featuring Maureen Wilner of The Wilner Group Professional Staffing & Talent Management Solutions, at EisnerAmper LLC on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 PM in Iselin. Please visit www.greekamericanchamber.com for details.
MANHATTAN –AHEPA Chapter, Delphi #25 Manhattan invites you to its General Membership Meeting at the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church,143 East 17th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 PM. This meeting is open ONLY to all existing members and those new members interested in joining on that day. Please visit www.ahepa25.org for details.
MANHATTAN –The Manhattan Women’s Chapter of AHEPA, Daughter of Penelope (DOP), Evryklea #36, invites you to its next Member’s Meeting at Cesca Restaurant,164 West 75th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 PM. Those interested in joining a fun and vibrant sisterhood organization focused on charity causes and networking opportunities can become members the day of the event. Please contact dop36.evrykleanyc@gmail.com for details.
NOVEMBER 15-18
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,129 N. Halifax Avenue in Daytona Beach, holds its annual Greek festival November 15-18. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, drinks, live Greek music and dancing, and more. Easy parking with shuttle. Hours: Thursday, Nov. 15, Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, Nov. 18, 11 AM- 8 PM. More information is available by phone: 386-252-6012and online:stdemetriosdaytona.org.
NOVEMBER 19
MANHATTAN –On Monday, Nov. 19, 6-8 PM Hellenic Professional Women Inc. in collaboration with Kleos Mastiha Spirit invites you to its “Cocktails & Connect – NYC” event at Greca,452 Washington Streetin Manhattan. Effie Panagopoulos, Founder of Kleos Mastiha Spirit, will talk about her journey in creating her brand. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar. Please visit www.hellenicprofessionalwomen.org for details.
NOVEMBER 24
FLUSHING –The Association of Asgata “Cyprus” Annual Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday, Nov. 24, 7 PM at Terrace on the Park,52-11 111th Street in Flushing Meadows. For tickets and info, please contact Loula Antoniou at 347-345-7407 or Peter Louca at 516-679-2205.
NOVEMBER 25
GARFIELD, NJ – Cyprus Children’s Fund, Inc. invites you to its 2018 Annual Testimonial Dinner, honoring Mr. Savas Tsivicos, Former National Chairman & President of CCF, at The Venetian, 546 River Drive in Garfield, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 5 PM. Please visit www.cyprus-childrensfund.org for details.
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