VOLUNTEERING IN GREECE The Greek America Foundation is sponsoring “Service Learning Program” for North American university students who can spend three weeks volunteering in Athens shelters housing unaccompanied refugee minors. Participants flight to Greece and accommodations will be covered so they can help refugee children regain their childhood, after experiencing the trauma of war, and separation from their families. Go to: http://greekamericafoundation.org/2017-summer-service-learning-in-athens-for-college-students/
‘ZOE’ NEEDS YOU ZOE for Life! is expanding services offered to women in crisis pregnancies, including various classes, obstetrical ultrasounds, pre-natal vitamins and referrals. If you have a few hours a week to volunteer, contact Despina at: despina@mavrakisfamily.com
GOLF OUTING Fri., June 23 –FOCUS Cleveland Golf Classic, benefiting St. Herman House. Hinckley Hills Golf Course, 300 State Rd., Hinckley at noon. $125/golfer or $500/Early bird Foursome (register by May 26) includes 18 holes, lunch & dinner, prizes. Email golfsthermans@focusna.org
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton. For registration forms, go to www.stpaulgoc.org “Saints Alive!” June 26-30, 9 a.m.-Noon daily. $20/child by June 20.
STS PETER & PAUL FEASTDAY Thu., June 29, go to www.stpaulgoc.org for services times.
ORTHODOXY ON TAP Thu., June 29, young adults 18-35 invited for fellowship and an evening of drinks with Guest Speaker Metropolitan Savas at Melt Bar & Grill, Indpenedence. RSVP to Fr. Anastasios (asathanasiou@gmail.com)
CHOIR CONVENTION The Mid-Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Choirs (MEFGOX) is having their 70th annual convention this year in Monessen, Penn., July 20-23.
YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE Sept. 1-4, Orthodox young adults (ages 19-32) from across the US will gather in Houston, Texas. Kick off on Friday with a comedy show by SoTiri, Saturday workshops and fun western event. Sunday Divine Liturgy, followed by a pool party and then a grand banquet with special performer Basil the Comedian. For information, registration, and hotel accommodations, visit: http://youth.denver.goarch.org/events/2017-events/2017-national-young-adult-conference; or share on Facebook.com/2017NGOYAC/ ; Twitter.co/ngoyac2017; Instagram.com/ngoyac2017