PREVIEW OF EVENTS (12/29/85)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

December 31

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America is sponsoring a traditional New Year's party at its premises, 2 E. 79th St., starting at 9 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Entertainment will be by the Bohdan Hirniak Band. Hot dinner, wine, champagne and other surprises will also be provided. Suggested donation: $50. Members and guests are invited. For information call the UIA at (212) 288-8660.

January 5

EASTPORT, N.Y.: Great Vespers will be held at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Eastport-Manor Road, at 6:30 p.m., followed by the sampling of traditional Ukrainian holy supper foods at 7 p.m. Entrance is with a $4.50 donation and reservations are required. For information call (516) 727-3325 or (516) 744-3612.

January 7

EASTPORT, N.Y.: St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Eastport-Manor Road invites everybody to participate in the singing of traditional Ukrainian carols at 9:15 a.m. and divine liturgy at 9:30 a.m. in Ukrainian and English, followed by a Ukrainian breakfast. A donation of $3 for the breakfast is requested and reservations are required. Call (516) 727-3325 or (516) 744-3612.

January 11

HARTFORD, Conn.: The annual Ukrainian New Year's Eve dance "Malanka" will be held at the Ukrainian National Home. Musical entertainment will be provided by Charivni Ochi. For reservations contact the Cooperative SUM-A Gift Store at (203) 246-6955.
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa.: The Western Pennsylvania Region of the Ukrainian Orthodox League is sponsoring an annual New Year's eve party, "Malanka '86," at the Ukrainian Hall, Ella and Munson streets. A cocktail hour is scheduled at 6-7 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Tradition, a favorite dance band of the Ukrainian community, will be providing music for the evening. Tickets are available from the local UOL chapters in Ambridge, Carnegie, Johnstown, Lyndora, Monessen, McKees Rocks and Sharon. Prepaid tickets are also available through the mail. For ticket information contact Genia Pinotich at (412) 378-2569.
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: A traditional Ukrainian "Malanka" dance will take place at the St. Andrew's Ukrainian Cultural Center. The dance, with music by Zhuravli, is being sponsored by the St. Andrew's Ukrainian School Parent's Committee. A continuous buffet will be offered between 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 and $20 for students. Reservations may be made by calling (201) 469-9085.

January 12

WARREN, Mich.: The Ukrainian Educational Association "Ridna Shkola" will hold its annual Christmas "Yalynka" at 3:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Grade School, 29500 Westbrook. For additional information contact Ulana Maziuk at (313) 645-0393.