ST. ANNE ANNUAL FESTIVAL

St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold its Annual Festival on Sunday, June 28, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., on the grounds of the parish at 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA. The festival will feature a Ukrainian kitchen serving full eat-in or take-out dinners and a la carte items, live music and dancing to the sounds of "The Occasions," and numerous raffles.

 

PHILADELPHIA UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 7:00 p.m. at the UECC, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. All organizations are welcome and encouraged to send a representative.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE UKRAINIAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA

Friday, June 26, 9:30 p.m. - QUIZZO

Saturday, July 4 - Make the Ukrainian Club your air conditioned headquarters. Enjoy the company of your friends in a great atmosphere. It's the perfect starting location to attend the Cheryl Crow concert at the Art Museum (5 blocks away) with fireworks to follow.

Friday, July 10, 9:00 p.m. - "King Cotton" Blues & Jazz Band

The Ukrainian League of Philadelphia is located at 800 N. 23rd Street (intersection of 23rd & Brown Sts.), Philadelphia, PA 19130

"AKKOLADA"

Our Philly UCCA Chamber Choir "Akkolada" has been invited by the Ukraine Ministry of Culture to sing at the Presidential Independence Concert at the "Palats Ukraina" in Kyiv on August 22. This is a great honor for our group, as they will be the only ensemble to represent the US Diaspora. Though internal expenses are paid by the Ministry, the group still needs to pay for airfare, and representative costumes (stage appearance is second only to performance). In addition to the main performance, they will also be doing solo concerts in Kyiv and Lviv. If you'd like to help out, please send your donations (made payable to "UCCA Akkolada") to:

Bohdan Henhalo

304 Ridgeway Place

Philadelphia, PA 19116

All donations are tax-deductible, and no donation is too small!

"UKRAINE" TOTE BAGS

As part of their fundraising activities, the New York City Branch of UCCA is offering eco-friendly "Ukraine" tote bags for purchase. Lightweight and durable, these all-purpose blue and yellow totes are 14"x14," machine washable, with extra long handles that make them easy and comfortable to carry. Perfect for grocery shopping, carrying books, or heading to the beach. Cost: $5.00, includes shipping and handling. Orders should be sent to:

UCCA - NYC Branch

203 Second Avenue

New York, NY 10003

UKRAINE BASEBALL

Our friend, Basil Tarasko, former assistant manager of the Atlanta Braves and current scout for the San Diego Padres, has been doing an admirable job of promoting and developing baseball in Ukraine over the last several years. The boys and girls are quickly improving and have distinguished themselves in many international tournaments, including winning prestigious championships. The primary focus has been to involve orphanages in the program, and give underprivileged children an opportunity to play organized sports, travel, and build character, self-confidence, and relationships. They need our help! Donations in any amount will be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable to "Ukraine Baseball" and sent directly to:

Basil P. Tarasko
District Administrator of the Little Leagues in Ukraine
36-46 212th St.
Bayside, NY 11361 USA
718-415-7821
http://www.ukrainebaseball.org

UACA 4th OF JULY PICNIC BAR-B-QUE

The Ukrainian American Citizen's Association, 847 N. Franklin St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 will host a 4th of July Picnic Bar-B-Que on Saturday, July 4, starting at 4:00 p.m. Admission is FREE, and will feature a Light Show at dusk. Bring something for the grill, enjoy and share!

FOLK DANCE CAMP AND WORKSHOP

The UAHF Folk Dance Camp and Workshop will be held at the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, PA from June 29 to July 4, with daily sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The camp is open to all, from age five through adult. For more information, contact Paula Holoviak at holoviak@kutztown.edu or visit www.kazkaensemble.org. Finale performance and "zabava" to the sounds of the "Chary" Orchestra on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

ADULT CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Adult craft workshops in embroidery and beadwork (gerdany) will be held at the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton on Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Paula Holoviak at holoviak@kutztown.edu

"KOBZARSKA SICH" BANDURA CAMP
The annual "Kobzarska Sich" Bandura Camp will be held from August 8-22, 2009 at "All Saints" Ukrainian Orthodox Camp in Emlenton, PA, with three programs of instruction, including a Sacred Music Workshop (listed below). Further details, requirements, registration forms, etc., can be downloaded at http://www.bandura.org.

The camp offers over 90 acres of pristine beauty in the Allegheny Mountains. Facilities include volleyball courts, a swimming pool, 10 cabins for participants, a Millennium Cultural Center with housing and classrooms, an activities pavilion, tennis and basketball courts, an infirmary and nature trails. Sponsored and administered by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, "Kobzarska Sich" is THE place for you and/or your children to learn to play the bandura.

Bandura Course: August 8 - 22
Over seven hours of daily instruction in: the technique of playing bandura, bandura history, solo and ensemble playing and singing, music lectures, elementary music theory (as needed). There will be free time for sport, swimming, and relaxation.
This course is designed for teenaged children (12 and older) and adults of all ages.

Bandura Workshop: August 8 - 16
This workshop covers the basics of playing bandura and bandura history. Participants are introduced to ensemble playing and singing, music lectures, elementary music theory (as needed). There will be free time for sport, swimming, and relaxation.
This workshop is designed for children ages 9 - 11

Sacred Music Workshop: August 12 - 16
This is the newest workshop offered at Kobzarska Sich. This workshop provides an opportunity to sing sacred works by Ukrainian master composers and provides practical pointers for church singers, cantors, and conductors alike relative to common areas of church singing. Listening lectures will open up many hidden aspects of sacred music tradition. There will be free time for sport, swimming, and relaxation.

This course is designed for older teenagers (ages 15 and older) and adults of all ages.

 

18th ANNUAL UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL, celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day

Sunday, August 24, 2008, at 12:00 Noon: The Ukrainian American Sport Center--Tryzub (County Line and Lower State Roads., Horsham, PA.) invites you to attend the EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL:

Celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. At 2:00 P.M. enjoy a stage show with Ukrainian Folk Dancing, Music and Songs, featuring THE KOZAKS UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE ENSEMBLE (www.thekozaks.com) ( Toronto, Ontario, Canada); THE VOLOSHKY UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE (www.voloshky.com) (Philadelphia); classical and folk violinist, INNESA Tymochko Dekajlo (www.innesa.com) (Lviv, Ukraine)THE LUNA BAND (www.lunaband.com) (New Jersey); and THE SISTERS OROS FOLK DUO ( New York City), and more… . A Ukrainian Public Dance (Zabava) – to the live polka, ballroom traditional, and modern music of THE LUNA BAND will follow the stage show at 4:30 P.M.. Ukrainian ethnic foods, baked goods, standard picnic fare and cool refreshments will be plentiful. Enjoy a children’s fun area and an folk arts and crafts bazaar. Admission: $15. Children under 13 free. Information: 215.343.5412; website: www.tryzub.org.

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