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St. George Summer Festival - June 12, 13, 14 - Free Admission (Little Falls, NJ) Join us for our annual Little Falls summer tradition! Fri June 12th, 6-11pm * Sat June 13th, 4-11pm * Sun June14th,12 - 7pm Featuring our always delicious ethnic food and baked goods along with all your summer favorites: Grapeleaves - Falafel - Humos - Tabooley - Fattoush - Kibbee - Kefta Kabob - Gyros - Pizza - Hot Dogs - Hamburgers - French Fries - Sausage & Peppers - Fresh Clam Bar - Shrimp Cocktail - Pena Colada - Sangria - Ice Cold Beer - Belgian Waffles - Ice Cream Sundaes - Authentic Pastries & Much More...! - Nightly Grand Prizes at the Capsule Booth - Flea Market - Variety Shop - Live Entrainment - 50/50 Drawings on the hour - Games of chance and skill - Activities for the kids! - Guided Church tours ST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH 237 Long Hill Road Little Falls, NJ 973-256-8961 Free Park & Ride shuttle bus service is available from School #2, Main St, Little Falls and Sacred Heart Church, Long Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 6:00pm - 11:00pm 2009 AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI-DISCRIMINATION Annual Banquet (ADC) Sheraton Meadowlands 2 Meadowlands Plaza East Rutherford, NJ Phone: 973 246-7474	Emigrant's Garden Project The «EMIGRANTS’ GARDEN» in Jounieh Developed in collaboration with the Municipality of Jounieh, covering an area of 5000m2. in front of the Mediterranean Sea. Remembering Lebanon's New Emigrants... those who immigrated in 1975 from Jounieh in New York, NY A Presentation by the Green Garden Group represented by its President Mrs. Regina Fenianos and her team Lebanon in the heart of the Diaspora Come help preserve Lebanon’s rich culture and history for generations to come
WLCU 50th Anniversary Saturday March 21, 2009 50th Anniversary Cultural and Dancing Dinner Event introducing the "Negotiate Like a Phoenician" book "Terrace on the Park "	Saturday April 4, 2009 A Spectacular Premier The Two Popular Singers Tony Mercho & Fahim Dandan will be performing Together for the first time
The Biggest 2009 Valentine's Party in NY & NJ Valentine's Day Soiree Saturday, February 14 at 10:00pm - 2:00 am	The Event of The Year!... Fares Karam in New Jersey Friday March 6, 2009 at 9:00 pm Sheraton Meadowlands
Wednesday January 7, 2009 Our Lady of Mount Lebanon Christmas Celebration for the Eastern Rite Everyone is Invited!..	Staten Island - New York City The Salaam Club of New York Annual Christmas & Holiday Gala Saturday, December 13, 2008, 8:00 pm South Shore Country Club 200 Huguenot Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312 Directions A Fundraiser to support Children of the City childrenofthecity.org "Changing the culture of poverty through education and outreach" For more information, Call John Abi-Habib Click here for full information and details at Salaam Club Gala
Brooklyn - New York City Lebanese Heritage Day Reception in Brooklyn "A Lebanese Celebration of Historic Proportions" Thursday, December 4, 2008, 6:00 pm The Grand Rotunda - Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Directions The Lebanese flag will proudly fly over Borough Hall and its cupola will be lit in red, white, and green – the colors of the Lebanese flag. Honorees: Metropolitan Philip Saliba, Dr. Nagi J. Bustros, Dr. Jean Kalache, Mr. Diya Obeid, Social and Economic Action for Lebanon (S.E.A.L.) “The Lebanese Americans have played a great role in the history of the United States, with major achievements in medicine, business, law, government and the art. Through your dedication to the principles of constitutional democracy and your faith in America’s future, you have made the Lebanese-American community a vital force in our society and an aspiration to all Americans.” - President Bill Clinton (1992) LCNJ thanks and endorses the Lebanese Heritage Committee Members: John Abi-Habib, Francois Abou Naaman, Aida Nicolaou, Joseph Elhilow, esq, Rimonda Dalloul, esq, Archbishop Thomas Zain, Michele Arbeeny, Henry Habib and Marlene Safi as well as Marty Markowoitz and Antoine Azzam for making this historic event possible. For more information, Call John Abi-Habib at 917 607-4586 Click here for full information and details at Lebanese Heritage Day	New York City The St. Nicholas Home Gala 25th Anniversary Celebration Saturday November 15, 2008 Grand Hyatt Hotel 109 East 42nd, St, NY, NY 10017 Directions A Dinner-Dance benefiting the residents of St. Nicholas Home Come celebrate 25 years of service with our special guest speaker and friend: RALPH NADER COMMUNITY ADVOCATE - PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE For more information, Call Ed Mafoud at 917 709-7078 Click here for full information and details at St. Nicholas Gala Update form the Salaam Club - Tickets are $250 per person. This is a Gala event at the Grand Hyatt in midtown Manhattan. We have two orchestras playing - one for American music and one for Arabic. There will be a VIP Reception which will include a private audience with Ralph Nader (book signing, etc.) VIP donation suggested is $500. Mr. Nader will speak at the Gala and there will be another opportunity for a book signing. Click here for RSPV Reply Card
مهرجان عيد المغتربين في ضهور الشوير Dhour El Choueir Emigrants Festival 2-17 August, 2008 Saturday 2 August, 7:00 pm - Tony Kiwan - Se7a Sunday 3 August, 9:00 pm - Carol Samaha - Se7a Monday 4 August, 7:00 pm - Celebrations - Se7a Tuesday 5 August, 7:00 pm - George Khabbaz, Mini Studio - Se7a Wednesday 6 August, 9:00 pm - Sweet Sixteen Pageant - Yanabi3 Restaurant Saturday 9 August, 9:00 pm - Miss Emigrants Pageant - Hotel New Central Sunday 10 August, 9:00 pm - Rola Saad & Zain El Omr - Se7a Dhour Shweir Festival	TENTH ANNUAL LEBANESE FESTIVAL 2008 St. John Maron Church 2040 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY Friday, July 25, 2008 5 PM - 11 PM Saturday, July 26, 2008 2 PM - 11 PM Sunday, July 27, 2008 12 PM - 6 PM
After-Work Networking Meet Lebanese and Friends of Lebanese... Host: Lebanese Club Date: Thursday, February 21, 2008 Time: 6:00pm - 11:00p.m. Location: W Hotel - Times Square, Living Room Lounge, 7th Floor Street: 1567 Broadway at 47th Street City/Town: New York, NY Reservation Name: Irene Cordahi Description: Come and bring your friends to meet other fellow Lebanese that live and work in your area.	July 3-7, 2008 44th National Melkite Annual Convention the Marriott hotel, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA. Hosted by St. Jacob Melkite Mission. www.stjacobmelkite.org
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style Monday December 31, 2007 11:00pm - 3:00 am The Most Spectacular New Year's Party in New York and New Jersey at The Nile Nightclub In North NJ - minutes from Manhattan $100 per person (Ask for VIP) includes Live Band with 4 singers - Belly Dance performance Full course Dinner Champagne Toast Midnight New Year Celebration Party favors, confetti, party hats, noisemakers and much more... Don't Wait until it's too late!... Make your Reservations Today! Call Imad Toumi at 201.330.8000 LCNJ Special Discount Coupon Get a FREE ticket when you purchase 10 tickets أجمل سهرة عيد رأس السنة ۲۰۰۸ ألذ وأشهى المأكولات الفاخرة The Nile The best place to celebrate all your events Tel: 201.330.8000 2600 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 LCNJ Special Discount Coupon Get a FREE ticket when you purchase 10 tickets	The Most Exciting New Year's Eve Party Celebration in Brooklyn, New York City, Long Island Monday December 31, 2007 11:00pm - 4:00 am at Bianky Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge PRINT this LCNJ Coupon & Receive 15% OFF Ask for the Owner Sam or Managers Anthony or Arthur $150 per person (Best New Year's Eve "ALL Inclusive" Price) Includes All You Can Eat, Mouthwatering, Special New Year's Buffet Open Liquor Bar included Shisha / Hookah / Arguileh Belly Dance performance A World Class DJ - The best in Arabic & International Music Champagne Toast Midnight New Year Celebration Party favors, confetti, party hats, noisemakers, surprises and more... __________________________________ أجمل سهرة عيد رأس السنة ۲۰۰۸ ألذ وأشهى المأكولات الفاخرة Bianky Middle Eastern Restaurant and Hookah Lounge The best kept secret in New York City Tel: (718) 376-2500 biankylounge.com 2340 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn, NY 11223 between Avenue U and Avenue T PRINT this LCNJ Coupon & Receive 15% OFF Ask for the Owner Sam or Managers Anthony or Arthur

A Spectacular New Year's Party Monday December 31, 2007 11:00pm - 4:00am $75 per person (Full Dinner & Sodas) Tarboosh Cafe & Restaurant مقهى ومطعم الطربوش	A Spectacular New Year's Party Monday December 31, 2007 9:00pm Entertainment J & M for Details and Directions Don't Wait until it's too late!... Make your Reservations Today!

Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church New year's Eve 2008	Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral Presents New Year's Eve Party 2007 Monday December 31, 2007 9 PM - 3 AM Liturgy (8 PM) Lebanese & American Music DJ @ the Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral Hall 113 Remsen St., Brooklyn, NY Come and Party with us $80 per adult, $40 per child under 10 Cash Bar

Friday, November 16, 2007 A Spectacular Lebanese Concert in Arlington, VA Fadl Shaker For Reservations and Ticket Purchase Contact Ehab	Friday November 16, 2007 - at 6:30 pm A Lecture by Dr. Philip A. Salem "Which Lebanon Do We Want?" New York Marriott Marquis NY, NY 10036 6:30 pm Wine and Cheese Reception in honor of Dr. Salem 7:30 pm Lecture by Dr. Salem Free Admission
Notre Dame University NDU. The Friends of the Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) at NDU invite you to a reading from the book The Myrtle Tree By Jad El Hage, Followed by a book-signing. Event moderated by Dr. Naji Oueijan, FoH, Beirut from Stones and Memories, a short film by Mr. Philippe Araktanji. Prelude music by Composer Mr. Charbel Rouhana. Reading by Ms. Suraya Rahme, FH-DETE, NDU. Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 6:15 p.m. (18:15)- Auditorium - Pierre Abou Khater Hall - N D U - Zouk Mosbeh	Lebanorama November 9 - 11, 2007 A weekend celebration of Ottawa's Lebanese and mainstream performing arts and artists. Continuous showcase of Lebanese folk & contemporary music, song and dance, in an intimate setting. Inspiring art exhibit featuring Lebanese painters, sculptors and lithographers. Full-length films and documentaries. Delicious Lebanese cuisine and mouthwatering pastries.
Sunday November 4, 2007 - at 11:00 AM First Year Anniversary Mass for Sheikh Pierre Amine Gemayel & 40 days Mass for of Deputy Antoine Ghanem The Kataeb District of New Jersey is holding The First Year Anniversary Mass in memory of Sheikh Pierre Amine Gemayel Also 40 days Mass in memory of deputy Antoine Ghanem at Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church 526 Easton avenue, Somerset New Jersey	Thurs 10/25 - Sun 10/28, 2007 PRINT this or mention LCNJ Ask for Samar to receive All Weekend Specials Free Blow Dry with Facial Highlights $100 Full Head Highlights $25 Blow Dry $25 Men's Haircut with Head Massage 20% of Waxing, Facial and ALL Services ALWAYS Receive 20% OFF ALL services and 50% Off all products when you PRINT this or mention LCNJ Ask for the Owner Samar	Saturday, November 10, 2007 A Spectacular Lebanese Concert in New Jersey Najwa Karam, Wael Kfoury & Fadl Shaker To Request Tickets for the Upcoming Lebanese Concert Click Here For Reservations and Ticket Purchase Contact Atef - LCNJ Click here for Directions
1st Event The René Moawad Foundation cordially invites you to its First Annual Houston Gala Dinner Saturday October 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm Hotel ZaZa Houston 5701 Main St Houston, TX Full Details RSVP- Reply Card Envelope Directions Black tie optional	2nd Event The René Moawad Foundation cordially invites you to its 14th Annual Benefit Gala Saturday October 20, 2007 at 7:00 pm The Ritz Carlton Hotel Pentagon City 1250 S. Hayes St Arlington, VA Full Details RSVP- Reply Card Envelope Directions Black tie optional	Middle Eastern Hafli Saturday, October 20, 2007 featuring Singer Nader Hawa & His 4 Piece Ensemble 7 p.m. Cocktail Hour (cash bar) wine & beer 8 p.m. Music & Mazza – meat & spinach pies, kibbee, taboulee, hummus and more Raffles – Cash & Prizes Donation: $35 ($40 at door) $15 (children under 12) St. George Antiochian Orthodox church Parish Center Main & Second Sts. – South Glens Falls For tickets and Reservations call (518) 792-0761 SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF ST. GEORGE
	Introduction to Middle Eastern Belly Dancing FREE Open House for LCNJ members on Sunday October 14, 2007 - 12:30 - 1:30 pm at the Hamilton Area YMCA in Hamilton, NJ To receive a FREE invitation and Directions, Click Here	Troy NY 7th Annual Lebanese Hafli Saturday October 20, 2007 7pm to 1am St. Ann Maronite Catholic Church, Troy NY Experience an unforgettable evening of Lebanese hospitality and culture. Enjoy great cuisine as you dine on a traditional Lebanese Meza. Dance the traditional "DABKEH" to a live band. Music by George Maalouf and his Ensemble. Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Boutique from Lebanon Locale: St. Sophia's Church Banquet Hall 440 Whitehall Road, Albany NY Tickets: $60 adults ($75 at door) $30 children 12 and under Contact: Sally Deeb (518) 331-3377 Doug Franke (518) 449-8304
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon October 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2007 A Life Changing Spiritual Event in Arabic Come and meet the Great Doctor!... The Great Doctor Ministries Main Conference Center Toronto International Celebration Church (Don Valley Pakaway & Lawrence East) 190 Railside Rd, New York, ON M3A DIRECTIONS The most powerful Christian Outreach Program in Arabic An Exceptional Divine Experience in Spiritual Healing for Lebanese, Iraqis and All Arabs of all religions True Salvation through Jesus Christ You are NOT alone!... An event for everyone who: - is seeking fulfilling spiritual healing -experiencing turmoil in their life - tormented by bad decisions made in the past - on the edge of divorce Jesus can heal you and set you free from suffering For a free consultation call 313 330-3033 FULL DETAIL	Lebanese Forces Convention September 28, 29, and 30, 2007 This year convention is going to be attended from HQ by Tino Bared head of the Department of Diaspor The convention will be held approximately 20 minutes South of EWR Newark Airport Agenda Side meetings requested by chapters or individuals with Dr Gebeily or Tino will take place Friday afternoon to evening Friday evening welcoming reception Saturday morning political session: Dr Joseph Gebeily and Tino Bared Saturday afternoon organizational session: heads of departments and chapters presentations Saturday evening dinner and party Sunday morning Mass and departure General Secretary Saba Salloum is working on the agenda details	Fri, Sat, Sun October 12, 13 & 14, 2007 Free Admission - Everyone is cordially Invited A Life Changing Spiritual Event in Arabic "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 Come and meet the Great Doctor!... The Great Doctor Ministries Main Conference Center Zion Christian Church 3668 Livernois Rd, Troy, Michigan 48083 DIRECTIONS The most powerful Christian Outreach Program in Arabic An Exceptional Divine Experience in Spiritual Healing for Lebanese, Iraqis and All Arabs of all religions True Salvation through Jesus Christ You are NOT alone!... An event for everyone who: - is seeking fulfilling spiritual healing -experiencing turmoil in their life - tormented by bad decisions made in the past - on the edge of divorce Jesus can heal you and set you free from suffering For a free consultation call 313 330-3033
A Taste of Lebanon Our Lady of Lebanon Waterbury, CT Saturday, September 15th, 2007 Sunday, September 16th, 2007 10.00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. Sat 10.00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Sun Lebanese Food, sweets, activities for children Live Music	American Lebanese Festival Saturday, September 15th, 2007 Sunday, September 16th, 2007 10.00 A.M. - 7 P.M. Griffith Park Los Angeles, CA (Crystal Springs Area)	A Silver Jubilee Celebration for Bishop Gregory Mansour Sunday, September 16, 2007 Bishop Gregory J. Mansour of Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral recently reached a noteworthy milestone: 25 years of priesthood. The cathedral parish and the chancery staff will be celebrating his “Silver Jubilee” at a Liturgy of Thanksgiving on Sunday, September 16 at 11 a.m. This event is being followed by a reception in their cathedral hall. RSVP was requested for the reception by September 9, but LCNJ just received this information before the weekend. Click Here for Pictures!
POSTPONED until 2008 Festival - Araband Live 2007 Les 18 et 19 Août, 2007 dans le Vieux-Port, Montréal Cette manifestation couvrira deux jours complets, c'est-à-dire les 18 et 19 Août prochains, dans le Vieux-Port de Montréal. Sur scène, on trouvera entre autres l'Algérien Cheb Khaled, surnommé le roi du raï, qui partage son temps entre la France et l'Algérie, la chanteuse Asala, originaire de Syrie, le chanteur égyptien très engagé Mohammad Mounir, l'Irakien Rida Al Abdallah, le groupe rap palestinien Dam, qui réunit trois jeunes originaires de la ville de Lod, près de Jérusalem. On y rencontrera aussi le chanteur de hip-hop Hasan Salaam, qui vit aux États-Unis. Les chanteuses montréalaises Khalida Azzouza et Chantal Chamandy sont aussi du programme. Araband prévoit aussi de la danse arabe. En marge des spectacles, des stands présenteront de la gastronomie et de l'artisanat. Mais l'accent sera mis sur la musique, ce qui n'est pas le cas du Festival du monde arabe, qui fait aussi une large place aux idées.	The 6th Children of Kfarsghab Reunion will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 11th and 12th, 2007, in Lincoln, Rhode Island	Fête de la Vierge Marie Samedie 18 Aout 2007 Dimanche 19 Aout 2007 église de la Vierge Marie 120 Gouin Est Montréal Mechout, Musique, Danse, Jeux Gonflables 914 858-7004
AUGUST 3, 2007 9:00 pm - 2:00 am Celebrate Lebanese Army Day A Lebanese Hafleh All funds will be in recognition of the Lebanese Army Martyr’s Veteran’s Families Featuring Nadia Addoul and Naji Youssef Click Here for Pictures	D.T.A=Doors To Aspiration will be performing their biggest hit "No Place Like Home" Plus many more great D.T.A songs and some wonderful covers. Come on down and bring all your buddies. Date: Thursday, The 2nd of August, Time: 7:00 p.m Place: Beit El-Fann Address: Mar Ilyas Roundabout, across from Antouniyeh School. Right off Port Said Street.	30th Annual Lebanese Heritage Days Festival (Mahrajan) August 4th & 5th, 2007 6pm - 12:00 Midnight (Saturday) 12:00 Noon - 12:00 Midnight (Sunday) The Maronite Catholic Church in Easton, Pennsylvania, is celebrating our 30th Annual Lebanese Heritage Days Festival (Mahrajan) 55 South Fourth Street Easton, Pennsylvania 18042-4536
The National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM) 44rd Annual Maronite Convention July 25, 2007 - July 29, 2007 St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church Glen Allen (Richmond), VA To receive full address, exact directions, valuable tips, discount offers (when available) and full details of this Lebanese Festival, contact nabil@lcnj.com	The 17th Annual Lebanese Fun Festival July 18th till July 22nd 2007 St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral 700 Ridgewood Drive corner of Riverside Drive across from Mooney's Bay Ottawa Canada Yolanda Hanna or George Hanna 613.738.2222 LCNJ Tasty Lebanese food, great entertainment and cultural exposure with all our guests. It has enabled the promotion of multiculturalism	LebFest 07 Mahrajan The Summer's Hottest Event in Michigan The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce and the Lebanese Monthly Magazine Lebanese Festival July 25, 2007 10AM - 10PM At Bates, Merrill, Martin, and Henrietta Streets. Downtown Birmingham, Michigan Savor the sights, sounds, and tastes of Everything Lebanese! For more information, contact John Akouri at 248-320-7300
Peaceful Demonstration at the U.N. in support of the Lebanese Army Thursday July 12, 2007 at 11:00 am For details and directions Click Here!	St. Peter's Maronite Catholic Church 4th Annual Festival June 28 - July 1, 2007 250 Tecumseh Rd E. Windsor, Ontario	Saint Antonios Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 6th Annual Lebanese Festival in Halifax, NS, Canada July 6, 7 and 8, 2007 Free Admission Located at 2304 Hunter Street Halifax, NS phone:(902) 422-5056 Archpriest Maximos Saikali
Arabic Baptist Church, Boston Southern Baptist Convention 2007 Conference June 29 - July 2, 2007 Newton Corner Worship Center 187 Church St Newton Corner, MA 02458 617 723-9766	Lebanese Festival – 2007 Friday June 22, 6-10pm Saturday June 23, 12-11pm Sunday June 24, 12-10pm Featuring, the Superstar Eddie Ossama & his Orchestra… St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church 526 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ (Corner of Easton Ave & Franklin Blvd) Ph. (732) 828-2055 See St Sharbel's Festival 2007 Pictures	ST. MARON LEBANESE FESTIVAL 2007 St. Maron Lebanese Festival Friday, 6/22, Saturday, 6/23, and Sunday, 6/24 in Philadelphia, PA
The National Apostolate of Maronites NAM 2007 Vocations Awareness Contest Deadline: 15 June 2007 Topics and entries for each age group Please encourage your kids to enter!!	Montreal Lebanese Festival at Marcelin Wilson Park (11301 Acadie) celebrating Lebanese folklore and tradition with music and performance. Friday, June 20, at 5 p.m., and the fest runs through June 22, 514 821-9595 for more info. MAIN ATTRACTION: Lamposts on St-Laurent take on a whole new light as they’re turned over to 13 artists and designers who will alter them to reflect the character of Main-dwellers. Leading Lights is a part of the Main Madness street sale, which runs from June 19–22.	The 8th Annual St. Sharbel Lebanese Heritage Festival in Newtown Square, PA Saturday June 16, 2007, 12 Noon to 10pm Sunday, June17, 2007, 12 Noon to 8:00pm
Mass and Picnic lunch on June 3, 2007 Westchester Maronite Mission 1st annual Picnic at the Marian Shrine 174 Filors Lane Stony Point, NY 10980 Phone: (845)947 2200 Schedule of events: • The picnic area is reserved from 10 AM to 6 PM. • Mass at 1:30 • Following the mass, Picnic and Lunch. • Bring your own food. • Soft drinks will be provided. • Bake sale organized by the MYO. • Bring your own games (board games, backgammon, and soccer ball). • Badminton net and rackets provided. Cost: $ 10 per family or per person For further details and to confirm your presence, please contact: Hayat Barakat at (914) 273 4129 Leila Kalache at (914) 835 1117	June 3, 2007 St. Anthony of Padua Cincinnati Lebanese Festival June 3, noon-8 p.m. Lebanese food Middle Eastern dancers 2530 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 513-961-0120	June 1-3, 2007 St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church 4730 Cove Road, Roanoke, VA 562-0012 9th Annual Lebanese Festival FOOD, FUN AND MUSIC June 1: 12-8pm; June 2: noon-10pm; June 3: noon-8pm
2007 Fifth Annual Lebanese Food Festival May 26th – 27th Free Admission 10:00AM to 10:00PM daily St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church, 750 Medford St., El Cajon, CA The best Lebanese Food and Drink in southern California Featuring great Lebanese dishes & sandwiches Live Entertainment and Lebanese Party Lebanese Music & Folk Dancing demonstrations Church Tours Children's area The 5th Annual Lebanese Food Festival is on May 26 & 27 at St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church, 750 Medford St. This year's festival will feature the best of all that is Lebanese succulent entrees, delectable homemade pastries and wonderful wines, unique cultural and religious artifacts, lively Lebanese music and dancing, Lebanese culture and history, and cooking. There is something for everyone, and a variety of ticket choices makes it an affordable option for lunch or dinner for the entire office or family.	Saturday June 2, 2007 Cedar News Celebration The Nile Restaurant 2600 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 cedarnews LCNJ $65 per person	WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Myrna's Bistro invites everyone to their 4th annual complimentary food tasting party featuring numerous delectable dishes from their old fashioned, home made, Mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine for you to sample. The party will be in Myrna's outdoor parking lot under a large tent. Enjoy a night of fun, live entertainment & belly dancing featuring our famous singer Nadim & 3 delightful belly dancing performances Myrna's Bistro 866 East Main Street (Route 1) Stamford, CT 06902 203-325-8736
Sunday May 20, 2007 - 7:30 pm Shahd Barmada & Tony Mersho Click Here! For Pictures and Videos	The 23rd Annual Lebanese Food Festival May 18-20, 2007 St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church 4611 Sadler Road, Glen Allen (Richmond), VA 23060 Admission and parking are both free. Fri & Sat 10:00 to 10:00 PM Sun 10:00 to 8:00 PM	May 27, 2007 - 11:00 AM The 9th Annual Festival - A Celebration of Lebanese Culture & Cuisine sponsored by the Triangle Lebanese Association features cultural food (full Lebanese lunches, coffees and desserts), music and entertainment, art and craft items and other cultural exhibits. For more information: 919-851-5187 info@tlanc.org Sponsor or Exhibitor Info Contact: Jihad Aboujaoude - 919-367-8506 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607
May 18-20, 2007 Greek Festival, St. George Church 1200 Klockner Road, Hamilton 609-586-4448 11 a.m. to midnight. 32nd Annual Festival with classic Greek food, flea market, raffle, music, and dancers in native costume. The pastry shop features baklava (layered phyllo with nuts and honey), galatoboureko (phyllo dough filled with custard), kourambiedes (butter cookies with powdered sugar), cookies, and breads. Outdoor grills serve up souvlaki and gyros, and the Mezedakia Bar features feta cheese stuffed grapevine leaves. Through Sunday, May 20.	Wednesday, May 16, 2007 @ 6:30 pm Brooklyn, NY Refreshments and Free Childcare Stain Paul's Episcopal Church 199 Caroll Street (Between Court St & Clinton St)	Saturday, May 19, 2007 @ 8:00 pm St. George's Antiochian Greek Orthodox Church Zajal Night to Remember أجمل ليالي الجزل مع جوقة زغلول الدامور
Saturday, May 12, 2007 @ 8:30 pm St. George's Antiochian Greek Orthodox Church An Evening with Metropolitan Saba of the Archadiocese of Bossra & Houran, Syria Mezza & Dinner	The Wonderful Celebration on Saturday May 5, 2007 Honoring Monsignor Ignace Sadek at Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral has been removed at the request the Joe Shaia who informed me that the seats are now fully booked. We take great pride in supporting such an honorable celebration. More at http://www.lcnj.com/Letters.htm Pictures and Videos can be viewed at http://www.lcnj.com/Pictures.htm	Saturday May 12, 2007 - 8:00 pm Middle Eastern Hafle St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Albany, NY will be holding its first annual Arabic-Middle Eastern Hafle on Saturday, May 12, 2007. It will take place at 8:00 p.m. at Michael's Banquet House in Latham, NY. It's a 3-Course sit down dinner with live entertainment from the popular Arabic singer, Amin Sultan. Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children. At the door, tickets will be $65 for adults and $45 for children. Tickets are limited. Hotel reservations at the Wingate Inn, Wold Rd Albany, NY are available at a corporate rate and are made through the church's business office. To make ticket and/or hotel reservations or for more information, contact: Joe @ (518) 221-5799, Nazha @ (518) 542-3014, or Simone @ (518) 220-9595.
Sat April 21, 2007 - 5:00 pm Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church 4th & Ferry St, Easton PA Celebration by our beloved Bishop Gregory Mansour of the Silver Jubilee of Deacon Anthony Koury's Ordination Silver Jubilee Banquet to follow RSVP 610 253-1168	Al Salaam Club of New York Ladies Night A Private Function Friday, April 20, 2007 Albert Dekki Tony Msallem	Sunday, April 22, 2007 During the Divine Liturgy at 11:00 am St. Sharbel Maronite Church 7 Reeve Street Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Join us in celebrating The Reverend Monsignor Maroun Asmar Will be invested as a Chaplain of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI by the Most Reverend Gregory J. Mansour Bishop of the Eparchy of St. Maron Reception to follow at The Pines Manor 2085 Route 27 – Edison, New Jersey Adult $60.00 Children (2 thru 12) $25.00 Number of Adults_____ Number of Children____ Please indicate seating preference if any Checks Payable to St. Sharbel Church RSVP by April 1, 2007 Mary Asmar Smith (LCNJ.com)
New Year's Eve Party Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 9:00 PM A Spectacular New Year's Party with the Stars Gaby Shahrstan Nadia Addoul & Yousef Chamoun Delicious Lebanese Mezza, Full Course Dinner, Arabic DJ, Dancing & Midnight Champagne Toast	Mahrajan~ Lebanese-American Heritage Festival in beautiful Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV. Aug. 13, 2006. Rain or Shine. Traditional Maronite Catholic mass at 10:30AM on site. Authentic Lebanese food, music and dance from Noon-7PM. Performances by Kamil Haddad (www.kamilhaddad.com), Conchi and the Alhambra Dance Troupe, (www.conchi.homestead.com) are scheduled throughout the day. Reserved tables are available; advanced reservations are required and suggested; $30 per table, call 304-233-1688. Open seating dining tent. Free admission and parking. Activities for the entire family/kids. Handicapped accessible. Fund raiser for the state's only Maronite Catholic Church, now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Reservations accepted through August 5 for Saturday night (August 12) dinner dance. Visit www.ololwv.com for details and more information about the festival. Public Relations Committee Mahrajan 2006 Our Lady of Lebanon Church Wheeling, WV 304-233-1688 www.ololwv.com	Sunday April 1, 2007 Palm Sunday أحد الشعنينة The Palm Sunday Mass at 3:00 pm (not 4:00 pm) on April 1, 2007 will be celebrated by our beloved Bishop Gregory Mansour at the Westchester Maronite Catholic Mission 320 E Boston Post Rd Mamaroneck, NY 10543 This will followed by a mega celebration in honor of His Excellency Bishop Gregory Mansour to the Westchester Maronite Catholic Mission and a great opportunity to meet the beautiful Lebanese Community in Westchester For pictures, Click here
The 82nd Annual Celebration of Feast of St. Maron (Mar Maroun) Saturday, February 10, 2007 Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral 113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY tel: (718) 624-7228 fax: (718) 624-8034 Divine Liturgy: 7:00 P.M. in Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral Following Liturgy, there will be a banquet in the Cathedral Hall A very enjoyable evening with family and friends is planned!! Please reserve seats early! Bring your family and friends to the Liturgy and festivities to honor our patron, Saint Maron (Mar Maroun)!! Payment must accompany all reservations and tickets will be held at the door. R.S.V.P. by: Monday, February 5, 2007 $60 per adult and $25 per child up to 12 years of age ~~No tickets will be sold at the door~~	New Year's Eve Party by Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church New Year's Eve Party by The Cedars Organization Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral Hall 113 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY 11204	Valentine’s Day Hafli in NYC The Fellowship of St. John the Divine of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Invites you to St. Valentine Hafli Saturday, February 10, 2007 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Live Entertainment Featuring Eddie Ossama & Ensemble Mazza will be served Bottle of Red & White Wine on each table Price: $45.00 for adults before January 28 – $50 after January 28. children 12 and under $25.00 before January 28 – $30 after January 28. Reserved tables are only for full paid tables. NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR
Valentine’s Day Hafli in NYC The Fellowship of St. John the Divine of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Invites you to St. Valentine Hafli Saturday, February 10, 2007 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Live Entertainment Featuring Eddie Ossama & Ensemble Mazza will be served Bottle of Red & White Wine on each table Price: $45.00 for adults before January 28 – $50 after January 28. children 12 and under $25.00 before January 28 – $30 after January 28. For reservations please contact Norma Khoury Elaine Khouri Omayma Stephan	National Apostolate of Maronites NAM 43rd Annual Convention July 5, July 9, 2006 Our Lady of Lebanon 950 North Grace St. Lombard, IL 60148	Saturday April 14, 2007 - 6:30 pm The Chicago Lebanese Club 9th Anniversary Party
	2006 Annual Festival June 16, 17 & 18, 2006 St George Orthodox Christian Church 237 Long Hill Road - (Antiochan) Little Falls, NJ 07424 (973) 256-8961 Very Reverend Abouna Elias Bitar http://www.saintgeorgenj.org/	Maronite Young Adults Apostolate Maronite National Convention Chicago. IL MYA day package? Meet others your age, enjoy local restaurants, tours of Chicago, a speedboat ride, the view from the tallest building in the world and much more for only $30.00. Click on this link and get your registration in today! http://www.nam2006chicago.com/MYA.pdf For any questions please contact Jihan Sebaaly at 847-363-3635 or jijitna@sbcglobal.net. Don't forget to register for the convention the deadline for the $30 is 6/20/2006 and $40 afterwards.
The Cedars and MYO Organizations of Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral are proud to present Amwaaj In a Classical Arabic Musical Concert May 20 2006 St. Francis Auditorium – 180 Remsen St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 With guest vocalist, Gaida Hinnawi Two hours of classical mid-eastern music starting at 8 PM followed by Wine and Cheese Contributions are $50, $40, $30 per person No tickets will be sold at the door, please reserve by 5/13/2006. For Reservation and further information, please call Therese Abi-Habib 917-607-4578, Hanah Katra 917-912-0251, Michel Khoury 646-662-6605, Antoine Zihenni 917-682-4600	Saint Ann Maronite Church, 1320 Price St., Scranton, PA 18504 Gala Spring Hafli Saturday, April 29, 2006 Saint Mary’s Center 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton, PA Mezza at 7:00 p.m. Cash Bar Dinner at 8:00 p.m. (choice of Chicken Marsala or Baked Haddock) Live Music & Dancing at 9:00 p.m. featuring Tony Mikhael & Band Tickets are $50.00 per person (tables of 10) For Reservations in NY area call Therese Abi-Habib 718-836-6451 Therese@msiny.com Or Reservations Chair, Jeanette Soma Wagner - (570) 343-8389	ST. MARON'S MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH ANNUAL LEBANESE HERITAGE FESTIVAL "Come Celebrate and Share Our Rich Heritage!” Friday, June 16th Saturday, June 17th Sunday, June 18th 1 PM-11 PM St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church Philidelphia PA 19147 1010 Ellsworth Street (215) 389-2000 Live Lebanese music, Folk Dancing, Belly Dancers & Lebanese Dance Troupes! Full Bar, Arabic Apple Tobacco Water Pipes (Nargile), Traditional Cuisines & Mouth Watering Pastries Black Jack Tables, Money Wheel, Raffles, & Plenty of Carnival Prize Games for the Whole Family to Enjoy.
Lebanese Haflee "In the Heat of A Lebanese Night" Thursday April 20th 2006 8pm-12am by the Lebanese Society of Rutgers Come and enjoy a night of food, Arabic and international music, dancing, dabke and belly dancing performances and much more! It will be held at The Busch Campus Center Rutgers University, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Admission: $10	The Chicago Lebanese Club The VIIIth Annual Anniversary Party April 1st, 2006 at 7PM Chateau Rand Banquet 900 E. Rand Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 For Reservations contact Mark Bendok at 312 969-0369 Click Here for more information	Gala Spring Hafli Saturday, April 29, 2006 Saint Ann Maronite Church, 1320 Price St., Scranton, PA 18504 Saint Mary’s Center 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton, PA Mezza at 7:00 p.m. Cash Bar Dinner at 8:00 p.m. (choice of Chicken Marsala or Baked Haddock) Live Music & Dancing at 9:00 p.m. featuring Tony Mikhael & Band Tickets are $50.00 per person (tables of 10) For Reservations in NY area call Therese Abi-Habib 718-836-6451 Therese@msiny.com Or Reservations Chair, Jeanette Soma Wagner - (570) 343-8389
The Ehden Lebanese American Club Winter Hafli 2006 (Our 12th year) Saturday, February 25, 2006 Aqua-Turf Club Mulberry Street; Southington, Connecticut	J&M Entertainment Snow Date - Party re-scheduled for 2/18 Valentine's Party Saturday, February 18, 2006 Assyrian Orthodox Church of Virgin Mary 644 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652 Hafli starts at 8:30pm Includes Live Entertainment by Lebanese Stars Yousef Chamoun & Rana Beiruty Including Lebanese Maza & Full Course Dinner Reservations & Information: Michel Hanna: 201 489-1830 0r 201 218-8812 Click Here to view/download the Flyer in your MS-Word	Lebanese Club of NYC NY Saturday March 18, 2006. 8:00 PM The Lebanese Club of NY has new members, so come and meet up, renew friendship and network. No politics, no religious discussions, no fund raising. Just plain fun! A lively evening of fine food, good music (Nadim, the live singer and belly dancer). RSVP by Thursday 3/18
Lebanese New Year's Eve 2006 Party December 31 at 9PM Ukrainian Hall 135 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ The Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Somerset, will have their New Year's Eve 2006 Party on December 31 at 9PM at the Ukrainian Hall, 135 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ featuring Hisham Barakat and Rana Beiruti. St. Sharbel Maronite Church Lebanese Festival – 2006 Friday June 23, 6-10pm, Saturday June 24, 12-11pm, Sunday June 25, 12-10pm Featuring Tony Mikhael & Band Food, Games & Music -- Free Admission – 526 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ (Corner of Easton Ave & Franklin Blvd)	Lebanese Festival New Brunswick December 3rd, 2005, 8:00 p.m. sponsored by the Lebanese Society of Rutgers Every year it is a huge success with over 200 people coming. $10 Admission There will be food, dancing, and live entertainment. Professional Belly Dancer. International DJ. Arabic music and English music as well. Bush student center of Rutgers at Bush campus Contact Cris Zerriny, treasurer of the Lebanese Society at 609 933-6484	Celebrating 30 years at the Eastern Avenue Location in Fall River, MA Hafli - January 14, 2006 Saint Anthony of the Desert Church (At the newly renovated church hall) Saint Sharbel Chapel & Shrine 300 North Eastern Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 672-7653 Arabic Music Arabic Food Arabic Dancing Refreshments Beverages Arabic Pastry All Are Welcome Robert J. Shaker Church Council President 300 North Eastern Avenue Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 672-7653

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Los Angeles, California Sunday, July 12, 2009 Syrian-Arab Annual Festival Everyone is Invited. Free Admission. Bring your family and friends to this great event: · Live music · Volleyball & Backgammon Tournaments: (Please bring your Backgammon Board) · Prizes for winners. · Raffles with Gift cards & Great Prizes (Thousands of Dollars worth of Gifts) · Free Jumper, Cotton Candy& Snow Cones · Food and Drinks are available with catering companies. When: Sunday, July 12th at 12:00. Where: Woodley Park , area # 1 6350 Woodley Ave. Van Nuys, CA. 9145 (Bring your chair or a blanket) 1(818)-800-0977 1(714) 995-1199 To receive full address, exact directions, valuable tips, available discount offers and full details of this Syrian Festival, contact LCNJ

NAM News - NAM Convention National Apostolate of Maronites To receive full address, exact directions, valuable tips, available discount offers and full details of this Lebanese Festival, contact LCNJ 46th Annual Maronite Convention July 01-05, 2009 Los Angeles, California 47th Annual Maronite Convention July 07-11, 2010 St. Elias Birmingham, Alabama	45th National Melkite Convention July 1 - July 5, 2009 Saint Ann Melkite Catholic Church West Paterson, New Jersey Parsippany Hilton, Parsippany NJ To receive full address, exact directions, valuable tips, available discount offers and full details of this Lebanese Festival, contact LCNJ

Los Angeles, CA You are cordially invited to attend the Annual AMERICAN LEBANESE FESTIVAL on Sunday, September, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Government Officials & Special Guests will attend. All Day Dancing with Live Bands and Famous Singers, Cultural Booths, Childrens Games and Carnival. Sports Tournaments, Backgammon & Card Tournaments, Delicious American & Lebanese food and sweets. Location in: Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027. (Crystal Springs Area). * Free Admission and Free Parking, Lots and Lots of Parking Available. !!!! Mona1-888-623-4788 American Lebanese Festival P.O.Box 40277, Pasadena, CA 91114 Toll Free: 1 (888) 623 - 4788 To receive full address, exact directions, valuable tips, available discount offers and full details of this Lebanese Festival, contact LCNJ

Lebanese Festival at St Sharbel Church 3679 Providence Road Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: (610) 353-5952 June 12, 2005 12 Noon - 4:30 pm	SAINT Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Lebanese Festival Somerset, NJ	Lebanese Festival, Williamsville, NY Our Lady Of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church July 25-27, 2004 716 634-0669
April 15-16, 2005 Saint Elias Lebanese Food & Cultural Festival 836 Eighth Street South Birmingham, Alabama 35205-4567 Homemade Lebanese food, including baked Kibee, rolled grape leaves, lemon grilled chicken, Lebanese ice cream, baklava, kaak, and more; dancing demonstrations, music, silent auction, and tours of the only Masonite Church in Alabama. http://www.stelias.org/festival_2002.html	Summer Barbeque Sunday June 12th Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, Brooklyn, NY Following the 11 AM Liturgy (Remember this is June, the special month for the Sacred Heart of Jesus) Hosted by All Church Organizations & Everyone is Welcome to join us Join us for some of the best Barbeque, and dance to the tunes of DJ Roland Jabbour For church members who would like to volunteer and/or contribute please contact Joe Shaia joe.shaia@db.com	ST. MARON'S ANNUAL LEBANESE FESTIVAL "Come Celebrate Our Heritage!” Friday, June 17th Saturday, June 18th Sunday, June 19th 3 PM-10 PM (or later!) St. Maron's Maronite Catholic Church Philidelphia PA 19147 1010 Ellsworth Street (215) 389-2000 Live Lebanese music, Folk Dancing, Belly Dancers & Lebanese Dance Troupes! Full Bar, Traditional Cuisines & Mouth Watering Pastries Black Jack Tables, Money Wheel, & Plenty of Carnival Prize Games for the Whole Family to Enjoy.
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Book Signing The book "Pythagoras the Mathemagician" by Lebanese Author Karim El-Koussa is scheduled for release in Sept 23 to Sept 30, and I'm already scheduled for book signings on Oct 1 in NJ, and Oct 16, 17 in Waterbury, and Oct 20 in Washington at the Lebanese Embassy. More to come, I hope. Please check for schedule: http://www.cloonfadpress.com/Schedule.html	SAINT Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church Lebanese Festival Featuring Hisham Barakat	Winter Hafli (13th year) Saturday, February 17, 2007 Ehden Lebanese American Club ELAC: ELAC Hafli Committee