PREVIEW OF EVENTS (07/19/98)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, July 31

EAST HANOVER, N.J.: Project Harmony is sponsoring a farewell banquet for a delegation of 20 Ukrainian officials and professionals who are participating in a two-week program called "The Project Harmony Training Program to Combat the Trafficking of Women in Ukraine." The goal of this program is to provide participants with practical skills and techniques in carrying out anti-trafficking initiatives in Ukraine and contributing to international efforts in this area. Participants are provided with networking opportunities and access to U.S. and international resources. Project Harmony is a non-profit organization based in Vermont that facilitates educational and professional exchanges between the new independent states and the United States. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with delegates from Ukraine at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center. The cost is $25 per person and reservations are required by July 25. Contact Renee Berrian at Project Harmony, (802) 496-4545.

Saturday, August 1

SANDY HOOK, N.J.: The Ukrainian National Women's League of America, New Jersey Regional Council will celebrate "Soyuzianka Day" with a picnic and entertainment at Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreational Area, Fort Hancock, Building 11. The guest speaker will be Olha Trytyak, UNWLA vice-president, honorary president of the New Jersey Regional Council, and administrator of UNWLA contest for youth "Nature and Us." Entries submitted by winning contestants will be on display. Fee for admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child. For information, please call Ulana Kobzar, (201) 438-1252, or Lida Kramarchuk, (973) 773-4548, no later than July 29.

ADVANCE NOTICE
Sunday, August 23

LAC NEWCOMB, Quebec: A "Ukrainian Day Celebration" on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of Ukraine's independence will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. John's Ukrainian Camp. Various games, sports and leisure programs will take place. All church organizations, schools, youth groups, choirs, dance ensembles and anyone interested is invited to help organize or prepare their own programs for this celebration. Admission is $10 per car. Bring your own picnic basket and refreshments. For further information contact: Ukrainian Canadian Congress -Ottawa, telephone: (613) 771-0723, fax, (613) 775-9488; or Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association -Ottawa, telephone, (613) 728-5409; fax, (613) 728-5409.

Saturday-Sunday, September 19-20

BALTIMORE: The 1998 Ukrainian Festival will take place at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Market Place. Entertainment and events to take place are as follows: performances by Lyman Ukrainian Folk Dancers, live orchestra both days, Ukrainian Easter egg demonstrations, exhibits of wood-carving and crafts by local artists, silent auction/raffles, games and rides in the new children's area, and food and refreshments. Vendors and merchants will be selling various items. For information please contact Jullie, (410) 687-3465. For program advertisement (due by August 3) please contact Yvette, (301) 435-4413.

Saturday, September 26

BALTIMORE: The Post-Festival Dance-Zabava will take place at 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2401 Eastern Ave. at Montford. The event will feature a live orchestra, light buffet, silent auction and raffles. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ukrainian Festival information booth (see above). For information on the dance, call the festival chairperson, Jullie Humeniuk, (410) 687-3465.

ONGOING

HUNTER, N.Y.: The 1998 annual exhibition of Ukrainian artists in the U.S. is being held at the "Grazhda" Ukrainian Cultural Center. Taras Schumylowych will be exhibiting four of his works: "Cape Henry Lighthouse, 1784"; "Penfield Reef Lighthouse, 1871"; "U.S. Coast Guard Small Boat No. 30602;" and "Spring." This exhibition will run through Sunday, September 6.
ASPEN, Colo.: A display of recent work created by artist Larysa Martyniuk may be viewed at the Aspen Fine Art Gallery, located at 410 E. Hyman Ave. For further information please contact the gallery at (970) 920-0044.

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