PREVIEW OF EVENTS (04/14/96)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, April 13 - Monday, May 13

WOODSTOCK, N.Y.: The Woodstock Artists Association invites visitors to an exhibition of "Recent Watercolors" by Marko Shuhan, at the association's gallery, 28 Tinker St.

Wednesday, April 17

NEWARK, N.J.: Councilman Ronald L. Rice will present a resolution in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster at the City Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall, 920 Broad St., at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For inquiries call Bozhena Olshaniwsky, (201) 373-9729.

Saturday, April 20

CHERRY HILL, N.J.: In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund Committee at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church is sponsoring a varenyky sale. Price: $3.25 per dozen. All proceeds will go directly to CCRF. To place your orders call, (609) 854-4573 or (609) 665-7522.

Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, April 21

WARREN, Mich: The National Executive Board meeting of the Ukrainian American Veterans will be held at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish Center at 1 p.m. Following the meeting, the board will meet with U.S. Rep. David Bonior. The following day, there will be a dedication of a memorial marker, at 2 p.m., at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. For more information call Dmytro Bodnarczuk, (914) 634-2775.

Thursday, April 25 - Friday, April 26

NEW YORK: The World Information Transfer presents an international conference at the United Nations in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear accident. The conference is titled "Toxic Waste: Its Effects on Health," and will feature presentations by numerous scientists and officials from governmental and nongovernmental organizations. At the Thursday morning session, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Anatoliy Zlenko will speak on "International Cooperation in Mitigating the Consequences of the Chornobyl Tragedy." The following morning, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Dr. Yuri Shcherbak will talk on "Medical and Political Implications of Chornobyl." For more information call WIT, (212) 686-1996.

Saturday, April 27

PERTH AMBOY, N.J.: The Ukrainian Assumption School PTA is sponsoring a Spring Craft Show, at 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Ukrainian Assumption auditorium, Meredith and Jacques streets. Table rentals are available at $15 each. For reservations and information call (908) 826-8721.

Sunday, April 28

WASHINGTON: The Washington Performing Arts Society presents the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra, performing in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2 p.m. The program includes works by Copeland, Dankevych, Ives, Kolessa, Mahler and Skoryk. For tickets call Instant Charge, (202) 467-4600.
CHERRY HILL, N.J.: The Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund Committee at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church will present a program commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, immediately after the 11:45 a.m. divine liturgy. Documentary films on the accident and its consequences will be screened. Chornobyl observers will tell about their experiences and answer questions. All those interested are invited to attend. For more information call (609) 783-7348.

ONGOING
Monday, April 8 - Tuesday, April 30

CLIFTON, N.J.: All are invited to visit the Clifton Memorial Library on Piaget Avenue to view the art exhibit featuring works created by children of Chornobyl and children from Clifton elementary public schools. The exhibit is an international venture that pays tribute to Chornobyl survivors. For more information call Daria Farmiga, (201) 779-6136.