PREVIEW OF EVENTS (05/25/03)

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday-Sunday, May 31-June 1

NEWARK, N.J.: St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School's Weekend Celebration is open to one and all. Saturday's program, scheduled for noon-5 p.m., includes a school picnic and an open house, providing an opportunity for parents to register their children for the 2003-2004 academic year. Sunday's events, slated for 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., feature the continuation of the open house and school registration, plus a general knowledge fair, a Ukrainian Kitchen open at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and a spring concert of Ukrainian dances and songs at 12:30-2 p.m. The school is located at 746 Sandford Ave.

Saturday, May 31

NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society is sponsoring a presentation by Olha Novakivska, a representative of the Olexa Novakivsky and the Novakivsky Art School Charitable Fund (Lviv), who will speak on the topic "The Role of Olexa Novakivsky in the Cultural Life of Galicia in the 20th Century." 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.

Sunday, June 1

SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Shevchenko Scientific Society, Washington branch, and the Ukrainian Free Academy of Arts and Sciences group present a lecture by Stepan Maksymiuk on "Recordings of the Works of Dmytro Bortniansky" (in Ukrainian). The lecture will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Andrew, 15100 New Hampshire Ave. Admission is free; contributions accepted. For further information call (301) 230-2149.
PHILADELPHIA: The traditional annual "Youth Day and Picnic," sponsored by the Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM), will be held on the grounds of the Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center, Lower State and County Line roads, Horsham, Pa. The program begins at 10 a.m. with a divine liturgy, followed by the official program: flag-raising, opening ceremonies and commendations, as well as awards for active SUM branch members. Sports shall include soccer, volleyball and track and field events. The afternoon artistic program will feature the winners of national competitions, as well as performances by the Vesna dance ensemble, under the direction of Yurko Didach, and the SUM Youth Choir, under the direction of Bohdan Gengalo. Throughout the day there will be a picnic with plenty of delicious food and hot and cold drinks, as well as music in the evening for the public's entertainment and dancing. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Thursday, June 5

WASHINGTON: The Embassy of Ukraine and The Washington Group Cultural Fund, in cooperation with the Ukraine-U.S. Business Council, Ukrainian Association of the Washington Metropolitan area, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America - Washington Branch, Ukrainian National Women's League of America Branch 78, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and The Washington Group, present "Because Life is Beautiful," a fashion show and reception featuring Ukraine's premiere fashion designers Anna Babenko, Victoria Gres and Oksana Karavanska, at the Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St. NW, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $50. To purchase tickets or to make a donation send your check made out to TWG Cultural Fund to Marika Jurach, 8222 Brady St., Alexandria, VA 22309. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of mammography machines for Ukraine through the Breast Cancer Awareness project of the Ukrainian Women's Fund and the Center for Ukrainian Reform Education (CURE). For more information contact Ms. Jurach, (703) 299-1234.

Friday, June 6

NEW YORK: Enjoy a dinner yacht cruise along the Hudson River as you take in the spectacular New York City skyline and the sounds of Dixieland jazz aboard the Horizon. The boat is docked at the Lincoln Harbor Marina, Weehawken, N.J. Boarding begins at 7 p.m., departure at 8 p.m., with return at 11 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person; price includes appetizers, dinner and entertainment. For reservations and additional information call Zenia Brozyna, (201)-935-6233. Proceeds to benefit the UIA Building Fund. The event is sponsored by the Ukrainian Institute of America, Ukrainian Medical Association of North America - Metro New York Chapter, Ukrainian American Professionals and Businessperson's Association of NJ/NY and Ukrainian Engineers' Society of America.

Saturday, June 7

NEW YORK: In a landmark cooperative effort, the Ukrainian Women's Fund (Kyiv), with the co-sponsorship of the Ukrainian Institute of America and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, are holding a charity fashion show at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., at 5 p.m. Three top fashion designers from Ukraine - Anna Babenko (Kyiv), Oksana Karavanska (Lviv) and Victoria Gres (Kyiv) - will display their beautiful designs. Proceeds from the event are designated for the purchase of mammography equipment in Ukraine. As seating is limited, tickets should be purchased in advance. Tickets: $100; included in the price are a reception and silent auction. For more information call (973) 471-1701 or e-mail UWFNYC@aol.com.

Sunday, June 8

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: The Coordinating Committee for the South Florida Ukrainian American Community invites the public to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the Chornobyl tragedy. A luncheon at the Sheraton-Fort Lauderdale Airport (1825 Griffin Road, Dania) at 2 p.m. will feature as keynote speaker Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko. A special appearance by Irene Zabytko, the author of "The Sky Unwashed," is also scheduled in the program. There will be a raffle for two free tickets to Kyiv, generously donated by AeroSvit Airlines. At noon, a Ukrainian Catholic divine liturgy will be celebrated at the hotel. All proceeds are designated for the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. Luncheon: $30. For additional information and to reserve tickets call Oksana Piaseckyj, (305) 935-7151.

Friday, June 13

WARREN, Mich.: The Detroit Regional Council of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA) and the Ukrainian American Archives Museum cordially invite the community, especially students and youth, to a lecture by Volodymyr I. Mezentsev, Ph.D., of the University of Toronto. The lecture, accompanied by a slide and video presentation, is titled "New Archaeological Discoveries in Baturyn, the Capital of the Kozak Hetman State." The rich history and culture of the Kozak-Hetman state in 17th and 18th century Ukraine will be examined along with the results of excavations in 2001-2002. Dr. Mezentsev was one of the leaders of the Ukraine-Canada archaelogical expedition in Baturyn. This event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road. Admission: $10, adults; $6, seniors/students; purchase tickets at door only. Enjoy refreshments and meet Dr. Mezentsev after the lecture. For more information contact Switlana Korduba, (248) 615-7675.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sunday, June 15

HORSHAM, Pa.: The Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center, County Line and Lower State roads, will be hosting the U.S. Amateur Soccer Association's Region I Open and Amateur Cup soccer championship games beginning at noon. Featured will be the best adult (men's and women's) amateur teams from America's Eastern Region, with the winners progressing to the U.S. National Championships. The center also invites the public to attend its annual Father's Day Festival and picnic-dance to be held the same day. A stage performance featuring the Obriy Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble of New York City, the Holubka Trio and the Novyi Den Orchestra both of Philadelphia, will begin at 2 p.m. A zabava-dance will follow to the music of Novyi Den. Ukrainian ethnic foods, standard picnic fare and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Admission: $5 includes both events; parking is free. For more information call Tryzub, (215) 343-5412.