PREVIEW OF EVENTS (10/13/02)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, October 19

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Iryna Valiavko, research fellow, Institute of Philosophy, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and currently a Fulbright Fellow at The Harriman Institute, Columbia University, on the life and scholarly activities of Dmytro Chyzhevskyj. The presentation will be held at the Shevchenko Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For more information call (212) 254-5130.
WHIPPANY, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 75 is holding a flea market at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Route 10 (eastbound) and Jefferson Road, at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For further information call (908) 500-5973.

Sunday, October 20

EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The executive board of Vovcha Tropa Plast Camp invites former campers and supporters to an inaugural meeting where a committee will be formed to plan the 50th anniversary celebration of Vovcha Tropa. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Route 10. The agenda includes establishing a general plan of action and subcommittees. All who are interested in lending a hand with this project are asked to attend. For further information contact Sonia Slobodian Bokalo, (215) 723-3816.
GREAT MEADOWS, N.J.: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the parish with a divine liturgy followed by dinner in the church hall. New parishioners are welcomed.
SAN DIEGO: St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 9558 Campo Road, Spring Valley, Calif., will celebrate its 40th anniversary with the welcoming of Archbishop Vsevolod (9 a.m.), followed by the celebration of an hierarchal liturgy at 9:30 a.m. The celebratory banquet will be held at the Red Lion Hanalei Hotel, 2270 Hotel Circle N., at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: adults, $40; children, $15. For information contact Alexander Nesterenko, (619) 464-1830, or e-mail alexn@adnc.com.

Monday, October 21

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute will host a lecture by Pavlo Kutuev, associate professor of sociology and political science, the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Ukraine and visiting Fulbright Scholar, New York University, on the topic "Restructuring the State, Restructuring the Political Society: Ukraine in the Second Term of the Kuchma Presidency." The lecture will be held at 4-6 p.m. in the HURI Seminar Room, 1583 Massachusets Ave. For more information visit the HURI website, http://www.huri.harvard.edu/, or call (617) 495-4053.

Friday, October 25

NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Art and Literary Club and Mayana Gallery invite the public to "Meet the Writer," a literary evening dedicated to Ulana Lubovych, journalist and author of "Exile in Kazakstan" and other works. The program will include readings by Lidia Krushelnytska, Larysa Kukrytska and Volodymyr Lysniak. Introduction by Lubov Dmytryshyn-Chasto. Donation: $10. (In the gallery: exhibit and sale of books, paintings and art objects from a private collection, through October 27). The evening begins at 7 p.m. at the Mayana Gallery, 136 Second Ave., fourth floor. Gallery hours: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For more information call (212) 260-4490 or (212) 777-8144; visit the website www.brama.com/mayana; or e-mail ukrartlitclub@aol. com.

Saturday, October 26

NEW YORK: Members of the youth (yunatstvo) and counselor (vykhovnyky) divisions of Plast, New York City Branch, who attended the Plast Jamboree (YuMPZ) in Ukraine this past summer will hold a YuMPZ evening at the Plast Building, 144 Second Ave., at 5:30 p.m. The evening will feature a slide presentation, as well as individual stories recounted by jamboree participants. A reception and meeting with the participants will follow. Admission: $5 per person; proceeds to benefit the YuMPZ Fund.
WASHINGTON: The Washington Group invites you to join members and friends for a memorable dinner cruise along the scenic Potomac River, aboard the Dandy, which will board at 6 p.m. and sails at 7 p.m. Tickets: $75 per person; $140 per couple. Raffles, prizes, full-course dinner, cash bar, music and more. Send checks, payable to The Washington Group, to: The Washington Group, Dandy River Cruise, P.O. Box 11248, Washington, DC 20008. For information e-mail TheWashingtonGroup@yahoo.com or call Ihor Kotlarchuk, (703) 548-8534. All payments must be received by October 19.

Saturday-Sunday, October 26-27

CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Philatelic Society is sponsoring a Ukrainian American collectable bazaar. The public is invited to this free event at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, Chicago and Oakley avenues. At this bazaar you will be able to buy and sell coins, stamps, medals and others Ukrainian collectables. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. For more information call (847) 439-8499.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sunday, November 3

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 4 will present a unique show of original wearable art, titled "Regal Fanstasy," at 1 p.m. in the small reception hall adjacent to Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Main Street. Featured will be original knitwear created by the Ukrainian designer Tamara, whose work draws on inspiration from Ukraine's ethno-cultural heritage. Her son Andrei, an accomplished artist in his own right, will be showing some of his original paintings. Includedin ticket price is a hot luncheon served with light beverages, as well as musical entertainment and a raffle of fine items. Admission: $25 per person. For tickets and information contact Luba Siryj, (908) 543-3728. Seating is limited and no tickets will be available at the door.

Saturday, November 9

JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is hosting its annual Autumn Ball at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road. The dance will begin at 9 p.m. with music by Fata Morgana. The Voloshky Ensemble will perform during the early evening. Tickets: for adults, $30; students, $25. Included in the ticket price is a light buffet. Proper evening attire is required. For table reservations call Katria Kowal, (215) 413-2504.

Saturday, November 16

HARTFORD, Conn.: The Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), Hartford Branch, invites all to its 50th anniversary celebration to be held at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave., starting at 6 p.m. The program includes a keynote address, cultural performances by SUM youth, dinner and a dance to the tunes of Zorepad. Donation: adults, $40; youths up to age 21, $20. Reserve tickets by calling the SUM Cooperative Ukrainian Gift Shop, (860) 296-6955.

CORRECTION

MANALAPAN, N.J.: The correct date for the conference on the topic "Trafficking in Women 2002: An Update," sponsored by qwUkrainian National Women's League of America Branch 98 of Holmdel, Middletown, N.J., is Tuesday, October 15. The conference will be held at the main branch of the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drives, at 7 p.m. For more information call the library, (732) 431-7220 or M. Orysia Jacus, (732) 264-8820.