PREVIEW OF EVENTS (06/23/96)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, June 28

WASHINGTON: The Washington Group presents "A View from the Inside - Two TWG Board Members Discuss their Experiences in the Executive Branch." Taras Bazyluk, a speechwriter in the Clinton administration, and Marta Zielyk, the State Department's first permanent Ukrainian interpreter will make the presentations. Mr. Bazyluk will speak on "A Voting Force to be Reckoned With: The Political Maturation of the Ukrainian American Community," while Ms. Zielyk's presentation is titled "Interpreting Ukraine: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly." The event will be held at Freedom House, 1319 18th St. NW, Second Floor, at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served. Donations are welcome. For more information call George Masiuk, (202) 651-2302.
NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of America invites members, their guests and the community to a champagne tasting. Sample sparkling wines from around the world, including the latest arrivals from Ukraine. The event begins at 7 p.m. Contribution: members, $25; non-members, $30 (all inclusive for wine-tasting and hors d'oevres). RSVP no later than Monday, June 24. Call Lydia, (212) 697-3064, or Petro, (914) 686-7978.

Sunday, June 30

CLIFTON, N.J.: Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites everyone to its annual picnic, at 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. The beautifully landscaped grounds will provide Ukrainian ethnic food from varenyky to pechyvo (pastries), as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Games and music for the children, as well as prizes, arts and crafts for all assure lots of fun for all ages. The church grounds are at 635 Broad St. For more information call, (201) 471-8131.

Monday, July 1

TORONTO: The Arkan Dance Company is pleased to present a concert of dances with live orchestra, at 7 p.m. at John English Community School, 2 Elizabeth (Royal York and Queensway). For more information about the concert call (416) 255-8577.

Sunday, July 14

CHICAGO-PALOS PARK: Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 8410 W. 131st St., will host its annual Ukrainian Festival on the church grounds and in the church hall. This year's festival will feature the Ukrainian Dance Ensembles of Ss. Peter and Paul parish, clowns, moon walk, snow cones, popcorn, music, dancing, bingo, games for adults and children, horseshoes, sunshine (no guarantee), shade, trees, picnic tables and of course the best food in town. The parish will be giving away over $2,000 in prizes, with a grand prize of $1,000. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. For more information call (708) 448-1350.