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CALIFORNIA

OCTOBER 6-10 — Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA), Sixth International Conference, San Francisco. For info, call Anita Tashjian (323) 394-3586. Visit www.aiwala.org.

NOVEMBER 19 — The Armenian EyeCare Project will hold its ninth Annual Newport Gala, honoring Gov. George Deukmejian, on November 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach. For info and reservations, call (949) 675-5611.

FLORIDA

The Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc. presents: Armenian Heritage Cruise XV. Leaving January 21, 2012. 15th Anniversary Celebration. For more info, visit www.ArmenianHeritageCruise.com.

MASSACHUSETTS

On October 22, the First Armenian Church, 380 Concord Ave., Belmont, Mass., will host its annual Fall Harvest Bazaar, from noon-8 p.m., featuring Armenian dinners, home made Armenian pastries, marketplace, children’s items and more. For info, visit www.FACSBelmont.org or call (617) 484-4779. Pictured above are church members, preparing for last year’s bazaar.

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OCTOBER 20 — The K. George and Carolann S. Najarian, MD Lecture on Human Rights. Endowed Public Program of Armenian Heritage Park. Faneuil Hall, Boston. 7 p.m. Keynote speaker, Paul Rusesabagina, human rights activist ; US Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005); president and founder, The Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation; author, An Ordinary Man, Penguin 2006. The Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation was founded in 2006 by Rusesabagina, the real life hero of the acclaimed film “Hotel Rwanda.” Portrayed by Don Cheadle in the film, Rusesabagina saved the lives of more than 1,200 people during the Rwandan genocide and has been honored internationally for his heroism. Charlie Clements, executive director, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government will introduce Rusesabagina.

OCTOBER 22 — Fall Harvest Bazaar, noon-8 p.m., First Armenian Church, 380 Concord Ave., Belmont. Great food, fun and the marketplace. Lamb, beef, chicken and losh kebab dinners grilled fresh all day with pilaf and salad, enjoy in our Fellowship Hall or packed for home. Yalanchi, cheese boreg and falafel. Home made manti, kufte, choreg, string cheese packaged for the freezer. Handmade pastries, dried fruits, nuts. Marketplace includes books, children’s items, “attic treasures” and more. Handicamp ramp and MBTA train and bus line. For info, visit www.FACBelmont.org or (617) 484- 4779. All welcome.

NOVEMBER 17 — Party at the Other Park! Benefit for the Armenian Heritage Park Endowment. Fenway Park, Boston. Advance reservations only. For details and reply form, visit www.ArmenianHeritagePark.net.

FEBRUARY 11, 2012 — The Armenian Sisters’ Academy 30th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston. Additional details to follow.

NEW JERSEY

SEPTEMBER 24-25 — The annual St. Mar y Armenian Church Food Festival, 200 West Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ. Free admission starting Saturday, 12-7:30 p.m., Sunday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Armenian music by John Vartan Ensemble, delicious food, games, raffle. For direction call (973) 533- 9794, visit www.MyArmenianChurch.org.

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SEPTEMBER 25 — Hope around every curve. Second annual ride 4 Avi, Family Fun Day, Sunday, 12- 3:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, Shunpike Road and Harvard Street, Summit. Minimum tax-deductible donation. Adults, $10 and children, $5. Includes BBQ lunch and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.ride4avi.com.

OCTOBER 1 — Festival of Dance and Music Ensembles, at 7 p.m. sharp. Bergen Academics, 200 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack. In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Hovnanian School. Tickets, $50, $35 and $25. Call Sonya (201) 315-5916 or Mari (914) 907- 6762. Program organized by Hamazkayin.

OCTOBER 15 —The Armenian American Health Professional Organization (AAHPO) Gala Benefit event. Cocktails, 6:30 p.m. Dinner program and dancing, 7:30 p.m. Teaneck Marriot at Glen Pointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Teaneck. For info, call (201) 546- 6166, info@aapho.org.

NEW YORK

SEPTEMBER 24 — St. Nersess Armenian Seminary presents Evening under the Stars, at 7 p.m. Benefit reception, 150 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, NY. Come and enjoy cocktails, music and mingling under an elegant candlelit tent on the scene of the seminary campus. $100 per person; to RSVP, call (914) 636-2003 or visit www.stnersess.edu.

SEPTEMBER 25 — 92Y Street fest ’11, 12-5:30 p.m., Lexington Avenue, 79th to 94th streets, New York City. Visit Armenia’s booth, featuring AWI watches, mountain honey, walnut and apricot preserves at International Way. See AGBU’s Dance Ensemble at Main stage. For info, visit www.92.org.

OCTOBER 1 — HMADS 45th anniversary celebration. Friends of HMADS present Krikor Satamian at Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs Church Auditorium, Bayside, NY 11364. Tickets, $65, including mezza/dinner. For information, contact school office: (718) 225- 4826; e-mail hmads@hmads.org.

OCTOBER 28-30 — The annual symposium weekend of the Women’s Guild Central Council. At the St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral Complex and Diocesan Center, New York City. For information, contact Rita Oscherician at (201) 398-0153 or margherita (at) optonline.net.

OCTOBER 30 — Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble of St. Vartan Cathedral, New York City, presents Independence celebrating the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s “Independence.” Twentieth anniversary of Karabagh and 20th anniversary of the Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble. 150 Performers. 5 p.m., Felician College, 262 Main St., Lodi. Donation: $100, $50, $40, $30 and $25. For tickets, call Marie (201) 745-8850, Sossy (201) 779-9007, Diocese (212) 686- 0710. Purchase tickets online at www.shushidance.org.

MAY 19, 2012 — HMADS Gala Dinner Dance. Details to follow, June 25. HMADS 30th Commencement Exercise at 8 p.m., Kalustyan Hall.

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