PREVIEW OF EVENTS (08/19/01)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Thursday-Sunday, August 23-26

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian community in Chicago will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ukrainian independence with a multi-day schedule of events. Mayor Richard M. Daley will host a reception in honor of Ukrainian Independence Day on Thursday, August 23, at the Chicago Cultural Center, Randolph and Michigan streets, at 5:30-7 p.m. On Friday, August 24, at noon the Ukrainian flag will be raised at Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn streets, by the Ukrainian American Veterans color guard, followed by a cultural program. In the evening a moleben will be observed at the various Ukrainian churches in the city. On Saturday, August 25, at 11 a.m. a soccer tournament will commence at Smith Park, Campbell and Huron streets. At 7 p.m., Saturday evening, an anniversary concert will be held at the North Shore Performing Arts Center, 9501 N. Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Ill. On Sunday, August 26, at 12:30 p.m. the community will gather at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Oakley Blvd. At 1 p.m. a procession will take place along Oakley Boulevard to the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., where a ceremony and unveiling of the memorial commemorating Ukraine's 10th anniversary of independence will be held. For additional information call Pavlo Bandriwsky, (773) 772-4500.

Friday, August 24

BOSTON: The 10th anniversary of Ukrainian independence will be celebrated with a flag raising ceremony on the Boston City Hall Plaza at noon. The ceremony is sponsored by a joint committee of 13 Massachusetts Ukrainian organizations. For more information call (617) 524-7301, Tuesday or Thursday, 1-7 p.m.
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The 10th anniversary of Ukrainian independence will be celebrated at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset, N.J., at 7 p.m. The celebration is sponsored by the Committee for Aid to Ukraine, Central New Jersey Branch. The program will include greetings from Ukraine's Consulate General in New York, a keynote address by Andrew Shevchenko, ODUM youth leader, and performances by songstress Lida Bychkova, Kyiv National Theater of Opera and Ballet; the Unist Dance Ensemble under the direction of Gregory Momot, former member of the Virsky Dance Ensemble; the Chereshenky vocal duet of the Oros sisters, Lida, 12, and Gabryila, 13; and Ivan Bernatsky, national artist of Ukraine. Donations: $10. All proceeds are dedicated to help youth in Ukraine in their studies. For additional information call Michael Shulha, (980) 534-6683, or the Rev. John Lyszyk, (908) 253-0410.

Sunday, August 26

HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian American Sports Center will host the Tryzub 10th annual Ukrainian Folk Festival in celebration of 10 years of Ukrainian independence. The festivities start at noon to the music of the Karpaty Ukrainian polka and dance orchestra. The main show begins at 2 p.m., featuring performances by the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, the Obriy Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble, the Luna Orchestra and concert accordionist Vitalii Piryh. After the program, Luna will provide the music for dancing, which will take place from 4-7 p.m. Vendors will be selling traditional Ukrainian food as well as folk arts and crafts. There will also be a children's activity center with free games and amusements. The festivities will be held at the Ukrainian American Sports Center, County Line and Lower State Roads. Admission: $10, adults; children under 13, free.
BOSTON: Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church invites the community to come celebrate 10 years of Ukrainian independence. A picnic will be held at noon at the church, located at 146 Forest Hills St., Jamaica Plain. The event is sponsored by a joint committee of 13 Massachusetts Ukrainian organizations. Proceeds will benefit humanitarian organizations in Ukraine. For more information call (617) 524-7301, Tuesday or Thursday, 1-7 p.m.

Wednesday, September 5

NEWARK, N.J.: St. John's Ukrainian Preschool will re-open with Ukrainian-language Montessori sessions held each morning at 9 a.m.- noon. The preschool also offers extended hours sessions from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The minimum age for students is 2 years, 6 months. The Montessori system emphasises respect for the child, individual learning and promotion of the child's independence. For more information call Olenka Makarushka-Kolodiy, (973) 763-1797.

Saturday, September 8

BOSTON: A banquet commemorating the 10th anniversary of Ukrainian independence will be held at Moseley's on the Charles, Dedham. The event, sponsored by a joint committee of 13 Massachusetts Ukrainian organizations, will include cocktails, dinner, a brief program and dancing. Proceeds will benefit humanitarian organizations in Ukraine. For reservations or to advertise in the commemorative book, call (617) 524-7301, Tuesday or Thursday, 1-7 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, September 14-16

KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The Carpathian Ski Club (KLK) will host the annual KLK Fall Weekend at Soyuzivka. Events will include tennis, dining and dancing. For more information call Vira Popel, (732) 297-0786. For reservations at Soyuzivka, call (845) 626-5641.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Saturday-Sunday, October 6-7

SAN FRANSISCO: The Ukrainian Professional and Business Group of Northern California and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) present "Zabava: San Francisco 2001" - a dinner and dance, and Napa Valley wine tour. Tockets: Saturday night dinner and dance, $75; Sunday wine tour, $25. Tickets increase $10 after September 15. For tickets and information, call (415) 986-0835.

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