Upcoming events worth noting (Sep-Oct-Nov)

All sorts of things are happening in the community this fall. We thought we'd post info about a few of them here for you. If you have an event that UCU is supporting through sponsorship, volunteer assistance or via an ongoing relationship with your organization, please feel free to send us information to post on the blog.

September 24, 2011

St. Elias Classic Golf Tournament
Taking place at the Mayfield Golf Club. for inforation contact Lu Bobyk.

September 25, 2011

St. Vladimir Institute Fall Golf Classic
This is their first ever golf fundraiser. Registration starts at 10am. To learn more about the Institute visit http://www.stvladimir.ca/.

The Blessing of the Chapel at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre in Oakville
The event starts at 9:30am with both Metropolitan Yurij and Bishop Andrij officiating. The 10am Liturgy will be followed by lunch and a cultural program at 12:30pm. A map of the chapel's location can be found here. Tickets for the lunch can be ordered by calling 416.603.3224.

Lemko Tower. A jubilee concert celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Lemko Association. Features a special preformance by Lemko Tower. Starts 3pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre at 83-85 Christie St. in Toronto. information available at http://www.lemko-olk.com/, 416-766-8137, 905-586-1456, or by email from info@lemko-olk.com.

September 30

Windsor Ukrainian Heritage Festival
Celebrating 120 years of Ukrainian immigration to Canada the festival will take place on Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1 at St. Vladimir's Cultural Centre, 2000 Tecumseh Rd. E, in Windsor Ontario. Come visit the Ukrainian Credit Union booth while you are at the festival. The poster to the right contains more information.

October 23

St. Josaphat Catholic School 50th Anniversary

St. Josaphat Cathedral Catholic School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary starting with a Mass to be held October 23 at 10:30AM at St. Josaphat Cathedral on Franklin Avenue. A reception and open house will follow at the school at 55 Pelham Avenue. Look out for a special offer from UCU for all attendees. For additional information please call the school at 416-393-5291. To learn more about this school visit the Toronto Catholic School Board website.

October 26&27

St. Demetrius School 35th Anniversary

On St. Demetrius will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary with a school liturgy on Wednesday October 26 and Alumni Celebrations on October 27. Look out for a special offer from UCU for all attendees. For additional information on the Alumni Celebrations click here for a flyer.

October 28, 2011

Maskarada for Children
Ukrainian National Federation (Toronto) is sponsoring a children's masquerade party to be held at the UNF-Trident Hall 145 Evans Avenue in Etobicoke. Special guest stars: Baraboyla featuring Ron Cahute. For information email info@unftoronto.com of click on this link to download the Maskarada flyer.

Masquerade Zabava
Ukrainian National Federation (Toronto) is hosting a Masquerade Zabava in support of UNF Camp Sokil, to be held at the UNF-Trident Hall 145 Evans Avenue in Etobicoke. Dance to the sounds of Burya and Zapovid. For information email info@unftoronto.com, call 416.253.6022 x2 or click on this link to download the Masquerade flyer.

November 4

Expressions in Art

23rd Anniversary show and sale will be held at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas Street West in Oakville. The three day event opens at 7pm on Nov. 4 and continues through to 3:30pm on Nov. 6. Dozens of artists are taking pat, too many to list here! For a bit more info you can view a flyer here. To read about previous Expressions in Art events, click here.

November 4

Holy See and the Holodomor

On Friday November 18, 7PM Professor Lubomyr Luciuk will hold a public reading from his book on the Holy See's stance and attitudes towards the Holodomor. The reading will take place at the Ukrainian National Federation Resources Centre at 145 Evans Avenue in Etobicoke. For additonal info please call Lydia at 416-245-3703.

November 13
She Paid with Her Life
Two more events that are coming up in the near future are the premier of Iryna Korpan's new film "Вона заплатила життям" (She paid with her life) a film about Ukrainians who risked their lives to save their Jewish neighbours during the Holocaust. The screening will take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre at 83 Christie on November 13, 2011 at 2pm. Tickets are $15/person. Coffee and sweets will be served.

November 19
Jazz on the Vine

The second event is "Jazz on the Vine" an evening of music and wine featuring the smooth sounds of the Six Points Jazz Orchestra in support of Erinoak Kids. The band features UCU's own COO Roman Litwinchuk on the drums! Tickets are $25/person. The event will take place on November 19, 2011 at the Trident Banquet Hall at 145 Evans Avenue. For information please call 416-253-6002 or email info@unftoronto.com.