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.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, April
14, 1996, No. 15, Vol. LXIV
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