Armenian Community Calendar 2023

Thursday, April 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Gojabashian Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage Art Exhibit Reception, Hosted by Armenian Studies Program, Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery, 2nd Floor, FSU Library, contact Lucy Erysian 559-284-5543.

Saturday, April 15, 6:00 p.m., Homenetmen Fresno Sassoon Chapter Jamboree Night, Garo and Alice Gureghian Armenian Cultural Center, 2348 Ventura St, Fresno, $20, Dinner Catered by Taste of Aleppo, all proceeds to benefit the Souts Jamboree in Armenia, Diane Messerlian 559-301-2515

Sunday, April 16, 12:30 p.m., ANCHA Monument Dedication Ceremony, Holy Trinity Armenian Church Memorial Garden, reception to follow in Sunday School Gym.

Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 p.m., Annual Five Church Dinner, hosted by St. Gregory Armenian Church Men’s Forum, Markarian Hall, 220 S. Third Street, Fowler, $45.00, Mezza/Wine and New York Steak Dinner, Guest Speaker Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenian, Mr. Berj K. Apkarian, “Fresno Medical Mission to Lebanon and Armenia, RSVP by April 10th 559-834-2919

Monday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee hosting 2023 Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Fresno State, Armenian Genocide Memorial, Laying of Flowers, 7:00 p.m. Religious Program, 7:30 p.m.  Civic Program, Keynote Speaker Karnig Kerkonian, International & Appellate Lawyer

Sunday, April 30, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Knights and Daughters of Vartan Fundraiser for the Advance Armenia Foundation Medical Mission to Armenia and Lebanon, Kings River Winery, 4276 South Greenwood Avenue, Sanger, $125, Lunch/Dessert Buffets, Wine/Beer/Brandy, Whiskey Tastings, Cigar Bar, Armenian Coffee, Music by DJ Armon, Silent Auction, Sponsorships Available, 250 tickets available online through April 23, kov.org/medicalmission, more info Randy Tellalian 559-936-0475

Saturday, May 6, 10AM-3PM, St. Paul Jr. ACYO Carwash Fundraiser, 3736 N First St, $10 pre-sale, $15 day of purchase, contact Lori 559-326-4182 or email stpauljuniors@gmail.com

Saturday, May 6, 11:30, Ani Guild Patron Path Luncheon, $125, California Armenian Home Garry Pavilion, 6720 E Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, Susan Parichan 559-284-8841

Saturday, May 6, Homenetmen Fresno Sassoun Chapter Spring Dance, Paul Baghdadlian Jr. and Live Band, $50, contact Hagop 559-313-9167 or Johno 559-455-7209 for tickets

Sunday, May 7, 12:30 p.m., ARS Fresno Sophia Chapter Mother’s Day Brunch, Fort Washington Country Club

Saturday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. SAVE THE DATE:  St. Mary Yettem Ladies Society Annual Luncheon Celebrating Women by Honoring Our Mothers.

Sunday, May 14, 1:00 p.m., SAVE THE DATE:  Holy Trinity Youth Group Mother’s Day Luncheon

Thursday, May 18, Lunch 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Dinner 4:30-7:00 p.m., St. Mary Armenian Church of Yettem, 45th Armenian Food Festival, $20, Lulu or chicken kebab, Bake Sale, Visalia Elks Lodge, 3100 W. Main

Sunday, May 21, Bronx Wanderers, Fresno High

A request to all Armenian Community Organizations – Please e-mail community events to armenianconservancy@gmail.com as soon as they are set in order to include them in ACC’s Newsletter Community Calendar and on our website.