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5-DAY SCHEDULEApril 15 Wednesday
11:00am-1:00pm S.F. City Hall Welcome
2:00pm-3:00pm GR Consul General Welcome, GR Consulate S.F.
6:00pm-7:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, S.F. Annunciation Cathedral
April 16 Thursday
11:00am-1:00pm California State Capitol, Welcome & Flag Raising
6:00pm-7:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, Sacramento Annunciation Church
April 17 Thursday
6:00pm-7:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, Belmont Holy Cross Church
April 18 Saturday
11:00am-12:30pm Evzone Education Presentation, San Jose St. Nicholas Church
6:00pm -9:00pm KAPODISTRIAS Film Screening, Redwood City Century Cinemark (https://sfgff2026kap.eventive.org/welcome)
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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/
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!
Stay Tuned
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.
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/
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) is pleased to announce that plans are underway for the 2026 National YAL Conference. The Conference will be held July 1-5, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, graciously hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Savas and the Metropolis of Pittsburgh. Building on the successes of the 2022 and 2024 National YAL Conferences held in New York City and San Diego, respectively, this year’s Conference aims to provide an even more engaging, interactive, and transformative experience for all attendees. The National YAL Conference will once again coincide with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Biennial Clergy Laity... show more
Past 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.
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
Reception on the City Hall Tower 17th floor immediately following the ceremony compliments of the Order of AHEPA & Daughters of Penelope San Jose ChaptersFor 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 DAUGHTER'S OF PENELOPE HARMONIA, CHAPTER 367Invite 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 CHAPTERInvites 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 NightCome join us for a compline service followed by fellowship and food at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
Please RSVP to ocf@saintnicholas.org
CAPPELLA ROMANA - A PORTRAIT CONCERT IN SAN FRANCISCOFollowing 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
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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Menu: Pastitsio, Vegetables, Salad, Bread and DessertPrice: $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