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Works of Arthur Sarkissian to be Exhibited on Thursday

Works of Arthur Sarkissian to be Exhibited on Thursday

LOS ANGELES—Arthur Sarkissian’s exhibition is a rare opportunity to view many of the famed artist’s finest works at the 1927 Gallery in The Fine Arts Building in downtown Los Angeles. The opening reception will be held on March 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., in connection with the Downtown Art Walk. The exhibition will remain [...]

Nayiri Nahabedian Visits Chamlian to Honor Outstanding Students

Nayiri Nahabedian Visits Chamlian to Honor Outstanding Students

Chamlian Armenian School held its annual award ceremony the morning of March 2, to recognize students who have shown outstanding effort and commitment in their studies by maintaining a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Vice Principal, Rita Kaprielian, welcomed parents into the auditorium and opened the ceremony.

Land And Culture Launches 2010 Campaign

Land And Culture Launches 2010 Campaign

On February 6 and 7, the Union International de Organisations Terre et Culture (UIOTC)/ Land and Culture Organization (LCO) chapters from the France, United States, Armenia, United Kingdom, and Belgium met this year in Brussels, Belgium for their annual meeting, held in the offices of the European-Armenian Federation. Among the many organizational agenda items, the committee discussed the successful completion of its 2009 projects and plans for the upcoming 2010 campaign. Also during the weekend, 200 people attended a cultural event hosted by the LCO-Belgium chapter in the Haydoon in Brussels, where a presentation of LCO projects throughout the years was made.

UCLA Releases Program for Conference On Armenian Communities Of Asia Minor

UCLA Releases Program for Conference On Armenian Communities Of Asia Minor

WESTWOOD, CA–The Armenian Communities of Asia Minor from Adabazar, Bursa, and Banderma to Kutahia and Konia will be featured at UCLA on Saturday, March 20. This is the 18th and final conference in the international series, “Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces,” sponsored by the Armenian Educational Foundation Chair in Modern Armenian History and organized by [...]

More Endorsements for Nayiri Nahabedian’s Bid for State Assembly

More Endorsements for Nayiri Nahabedian’s Bid for State Assembly

State Senator Alex Padillia and Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes on Tuesday announced their support for Glendale School Board Member and AD-43 front runner Nayiri Nahabedian for the former Assembly seat of Los Angeles Councilmember Paul Krekorian.

Armenian-Americans Gather For Public Forum on Armeno-Turkish Relations

Armenian-Americans Gather For Public Forum on Armeno-Turkish Relations

On March 7, over 300 Armenian Americans gathered at the New York Hilton to discuss “Armeno-Turkish Relations: Pitfalls and Possibilities,” at a public forum organized by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation New York and New Jersey committees. The event featured insights by a diverse panel of speakers including former US Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans; Chairman of the Armenian National Committee of America, Ken Hachikian; Chairman of Armenian Education Foundation in Modern Armenian History, Dr. Richard Hovannisian; and, Emeritus Professor of History at University of Michigan, Dr. Dennis Papazian.

‘Yes We Can’ Say No To Turkey

‘Yes We Can’ Say No To Turkey

The Armenian Youth Federation – Western United States on Tuesday issued a statement welcoming the March 4 vote by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee to adopt the Armenian Genocide Resolution. The statement, thanked Committee Chair Howard Berman and reiterated the community’s strong desire to see the US government finally recognize the Armenian Genocide.

Genocide Commemorative Committee Issues Appeal to Community

Genocide Commemorative Committee Issues Appeal to Community

The 95th Anniversary Genocide Commemoration Committee released the following statement on march. We present the statement below:

ARS to Participates In LA 5K Walk on March 20

ARS to Participates In LA 5K Walk on March 20

On the verge of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Centennial celebrations, the ARS Western USA will once again be participating in the Los Angeles Marathon. Since 2002, the ARS has organized a team of walkers to participate in the LA Marathon 5K Run/Walk. This year’s NPN LA 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Dodger Stadium.

ARS Ships Gifts to Children in Armenia and Artsakh

ARS Ships Gifts to Children in Armenia and Artsakh

Official ceremonies of the Centennial of the Armenian Relief Society are set to begin in New York City on March 10. Even before 83 ARS of Western U.S.A. members from Northern to Southern California converge to New York City to attend Centennial ceremonies with ARS members from other regions, including the Eastern region and Canada; a truck load of 27 boxes (weighing half a ton) has already started to make its way to New York, to eventually reach Yerevan through the next United Armenian Fund flight.

Second Annual Javakhk Photo Exhibit to Help Youth in Troubled Region

Second Annual Javakhk Photo Exhibit to Help Youth in Troubled Region

A photo exhibition and sale, displaying the everyday life of Armenians in Javakhk will be held on Friday March 19 at the Glendale Youth Center (211 West Chestnut Street, Glendale, CA).

MIT to Host ‘America’s Response to the Genocide’ Conference

MIT to Host ‘America’s Response to the Genocide’ Conference

On Sat., March 13, the Faculty of History, the Center for International Studies, the Office of Religious Affairs, and the Program on Human Rights and Justice at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will present “America’s Response to the Armenian Genocide: From Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama.”

Vic Darchinyan Batters Game, But Outgunned Guerrero

Vic Darchinyan Batters Game, But Outgunned Guerrero

In front of a supportive crowd of Armenian and Armenian-Americans at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, Vic Darchinyan (Armenia, 34-2) used his superior skills, power, and experience to batter Rodrigo Guerrero (Mexico, 13-2-1) en route to a unanimous decision victory.

AYF Accepting Applications for Summer 2010 Youth Corps Program

AYF Accepting Applications for Summer 2010 Youth Corps Program

The Armenian Youth Federation Western Region (AYF-WR) has begun accepting applications for the 2010 session of its Youth Corps summer program in Gyumri, Armenia. The program is open to all youth over the age of 18 who are motivated and enthusiastic about helping the Homeland. The deadline to apply is April 12, 2010. The application is available at: www.ayfwest.org/youthcorps.

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