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  Special Events

All St. Nicholas families and community welcome!

Join Presbytera Vasso as we come together with love, gratitude, and faith to make 1000 palm crosses for our Sunday Services.

Please bring a Lenten dish to share! Drinks, coffee, and Lenten desserts will be provided.
Holy Friday Retreat
Apr 10, 2026 Fri 10:00am
Saint Nicholas Church
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This year's theme, "Follow the King: Road to Golgotha" promises to inspire and uplift as we guide our children, from PreK to 12th grade, through a meaningful day of faith, fellowship, and reflection.

If your child(ren) will be attending, please register them using the link below so we can plan for age- appropriate lessons, activities, and Lenten meals.

We look forward to sharing this special experience with your children as we embrace the light of Christ in our lives.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/RrVAJ3jXHM7f22hX7
Greek Independence Day 2026
Apr 19, 2026 Sun 11:00am
Union Square San Francisco
Special Events
The United Hellenic Societies of California (UHAS) is proud to announce our most ambitious project yet: bringing the Evzones—Greece’s elite Presidential Guard—to San Francisco to help us celebrate Greek Independence Day 2026.

12 Noon Parade, 1 pm Greek Flag Raising

Help bring the Evzones to S.F. and witness tradition come to life here in the Bay Area.

Your donation makes this possible. Help us honor Greek heritage. Visit https://evzonesf.com/
YOUTH SINGERS WANTED to perform in concert
May 23, 2026 Sat 12:00pm
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church San Francisco
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Talented students in 2nd grade through high school:

Do you love to sing?
Do you love our Greek Orthodox hymns?

Join singers from local churches in a beautiful choral concert.

The students will sing the youth choir parts along with other youth and adult singers. Three Sunday rehearsals.

Info: Voula Brown 408-426-7630 or voula@garlic.com or Eva Canellos 650-400-1610 or cecanellos@aol.com

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to sing the beautiful music of our church!
PSYCHOSAVATO
May 30, 2026 Sat 8:30am
Special Events
Commemorate our loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Orthodox traditional manner on the two Saturdays prescribed by the church calendar for commemorating the dead.
CrossRoad Summer Program
Jun 22, 2026 Mon to Jul 2, 2026 Thu
Special Events
Apply Today for Summer 2026!

CrossRoad Summer is a 10-day experience for 11th and 12th grade high school students to join youth from across the country to explore their faith, purpose, and the Orthodox tradition.

CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition in a deep and meaningful way. CrossRoad offers a space for young people to form authentic and lifelong friendships, ask hard questions, and explore their calling as an Orthodox Christian in the 21st century.

https://crossroadinstitute.org/crossroad-summer-program/

Past Events
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Mar 29, 2026 Sun 12:00pm
Community Hall
Special Events
The Greek School (Center of Hellenic Education) warmly invites you to join us in honoring the historic Greek Independence Day (March 25, 1821) and the Annunciation of the Theotokos. Our celebration will take place at the Community Hall on Sunday, March 29th, immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

Join us for a traditional Lenten feast featuring golden-fried bakaliaro (cod) paired with a smooth, garlicky sauce (skordalia), beet salad, baked gigantes (baked beans), and fish sticks with French... show more
Vice Mayor Pam Foley presents Greek Independence Day Flag Raising
Mar 25, 2026 Wed 5:00pm
San José City Hall West Plaza
Special Events
Reception on the City Hall Tower 17th floor immediately following the ceremony compliments of the Order of AHEPA & Daughters of Penelope San Jose Chapters

For more information, please contact: district9@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-4909
Senior Division (Grades 10-12) . Junior Division (Grades 7-9)

AWARDS
National finalists are eligible to receive the following:
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Scholarship: $750 to $3000
FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism: to be announced

Finalists at any level are eligible to receive the following: Chrysostom Scholarship to Hellenic College: $2,500 up to $30,000 per year

Parish Chairperson: Maria Daltayanni
Contact Information: mariadal1@gmail.com, 951-282-7259

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THE AGING MIND- ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA
Mar 21, 2026 Sat 11:00am
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Hall
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THE DAUGHTER'S OF PENELOPE HARMONIA, CHAPTER 367

Invite you to join us for an informative and educational talk exploring: The Aging Mind Alzheimer's & Dementia

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Hall (1955 Kirker Pass Rd. Concord, CA)

Are you concerned with the memory loss of a loved one, relative or friend and want to learn how to support those facing cognitive challenges? What can caregivers do to alleviate the mental and physical stress when caring for someone with these diseases.

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THE LAKONIKOS SYLLOGOS OF CALIFORNIA ΛΕΩΝΙΔΑΣ CHAPTER

Invites All Members & Guests to our 2026 Vasilopita Dinner

$25 per person (members)
$35 per person (non-members)

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church
20104 Center Street, Castro Valley, CA

For additional information and RSVP call:
Yianni Varelas (650) 430-1786
College Ministry Night

Come join us for a compline service followed by fellowship and food at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Please RSVP to ocf@saintnicholas.org
Capella Romana
Feb 22, 2026 Sun 3:00pm
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Special Events
CAPPELLA ROMANA - A PORTRAIT CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCO

Following its appearance before His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in New York last November, Cappella Romana next performs for you in San Francisco delving into the riches of Orthodox music directs. You won't want to miss it!

GET YOUR TICKETS
www.cappellaromana.org
2026 Folk Dance and Choral Festival
Feb 12, 2026 Thu to Feb 15, 2026 Sun
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Special Events
Mark your calendar for FDF 2026, taking place February 12-15, 2026 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel!

Room blocks at special FDF room rates have been secured at the Sheraton, as well as multiple surrounding hotels.

Similar to last year, hotel rooms in the FDF blocks will initially only be available to book by those who register online for FDF full weekend packages. We will share more information on registration and reservations in the upcoming weeks at www.yourfdf.org.

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Golden years Seniors Valentine's Day Luncheon
Feb 8, 2026 Sun 12:00pm
Community Center
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Menu: Pastitsio, Vegetables, Salad, Bread and Dessert
Price: $35.00 adults, $15.00 children 12 and under

Response needed by February 1, 2026. Checks made payable to: Golden years Seniors and sent to

Christina Kouvaris,
7091 Galli Drive, San Jose, CA 95129 /
408-306-8007/ckouvphilo@sbcglobalnet
Christians in Palestine
Feb 5, 2026 Thu 6:30pm
Orthodox Church of the Redeemer
Special Events
Please join the Orthodox Church of the Redeemer for an in-person discussion with Mother Agapia.

Mother Agapia's connection to the Holy Land spans over many years. Her voice carries the weight of lived experience, the
intimate truths that never make headlines, and the moral clarity that only emerges from proximity. She reminds us that the Palestinian people's struggle is spiritual, cultural and profoundly human.

Orthodox Church of the Redeemer
380 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos Hills, CA... show more