PREVIEW OF EVENTS (01/05/97)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, January 11

DALLAS: The Zorya Ukrainian Dancers of Dallas and the Ukrainian American Society of Texas will host a Ukrainian New Year's celebration, or "malanka," at Arthur Sarris Community Center of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest (corner of Alpha). Tickets are $35 for adults; $15 for students and children. For information or to order tickets call (972) 235-4920. The celebration also marks the 20th anniversary of the Zorya Dancers, and proceeds from the event will benefit the troupe.
IRVINGTON, N.J.: The Ukrainian Community Center and the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM-A) invites the community and friends to its annual New Year's "malanka" dance. This evening of fun and entertainment will begin at 8 p.m. with a hot buffet, followed by dancing to the sounds of Vechory v Karpatakh. Admission: $35; youth, $20. The dance will take place at the center, 140 Prospect Ave. For reservations call (201) 375-0156 or (201) 372-9856.

Saturday, January 18

YARDVILLE, N.J.: St. George Ukrainian Orthodox Church invites the public to its traditional "malanka," beginning at 9 p.m. in the church hall, 839 Yardville-Allentown Road. Music will be provided by Fata Morgana. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students; includes a delicious buffet. For more information, please call the Rev. John Fatenko, (609) 585-1774, or Natalka Posewa, (609) 259-2763.

Saturday, January 25

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America, Chicago Branch, the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, Illinois Branch, and the Ukrainian Veterinary Medical Association of America and Canada, Chicago Branch, will hold their annual banquet and ball with presentation of debutantes in the State and Grand Ballroom of the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe St. The evening is black tie with music by Nove Pokolinnia. For reservations and more information call (847) 985-3596. All reservations must be in by January 10.

Saturday, February 1

WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Plast Ukrainian Youth Organization, Newark Branch, is holding its annual debutante ball at the Hanover Marriott, Route 10, with music by Tempo and Luna. Cocktails, 6:30 p.m.; presentation of debutantes, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: dinner and dance, $75; dance only (for students under age 23), $20. For tickets and reservations please call Daria Semanyshyn at Beyond Beepers, (201) 515-8326.