Arizona Russian-Slavic Events Updated July 3

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Tucson Russian Club for Russian-speaking kids ages 2-5 years old (music classes)
Tucson Rusyny Folk Ensemble — alternate Saturdays (2 pm) & Sundays (12 pm)
Russian Bible Study — Every Wednesday, Mesa
Russian Language Christian Discussion Group — 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Zenit Soccer Team — Every Sunday
Russian Children's Center — Sunday (11 -5 pm) — Starts September 10
Volley Masters — Mondays
ASU Russian Conversation Tables — Tuesday (12:50 to 1:30 pm), Friday (9:15 to 10:30 am)
Tucson Spartak soccer team — Wednesday — 7:30 pm

2009 г.

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June 24-Jul 8 – 6 pm – PBS TV: Russia's Changing Economy
Newshour, PBS TV — Watch and read online:

June 24 — Moscow's Skyline and People Transform
June 29 — Margaret Warner Previews Reports From Russia
June 30 — Medvedev's First Year in Office Brings Surprises, Scrutiny
July 1 — Energy-rich Russia Hit Hard by Global Financial Crisis
July 2 — Health and well being of the Russian people
July 3 — Foreign Minister Lavrov
July 6-8 — President Obama visits Russia

Jul 4 – Sat – 9:30 am – Feast Day of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco
Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about John of Shanghai and San Francisco, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ру́сская Правосла́вная Це́рковь Заграни́цей) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net

Jul 11 – Sat – ? pm – AMen BBQ
Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, 8849 E. Cholla Street (east of 51 Freeway, north of Shea), Scottsdale — Armenian Men's Asssociation fundraiser and social.

Jul 12 – Sun – 9:30 am – Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul
Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ру́сская Правосла́вная Це́рковь Заграни́цей) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net

Jul 18-19 – Sat-Sun Systema Seminar
Mesa YMCA, 207 N Mesa Dr (south of University Dr), Mesa — Intense Russian hand combatives training. Evasive and offensive movements using minimal effort. Sparring preparation. All levels of experience welcome. Topics: Knife Defense, Advanced Striking, Multiple Opponents, Building with Breath. Guest instructor Frank Arias teaches for Vladimir Vasiliev at Toronto Headquarters. — Contact Systema Arizona, 602.793.9399. More at Systems.us

Aug 17-18 – Mon-Tues – Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program Conference
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson — Registration Materials will be available soon! If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive a conference brochure, please contact us

AZ Refugee Resettlement Program Conference Office
107 S Southgate Drive, Chandler AZ 85226-3222
Phone: (480) 893 7547 Email: alex@kc-a.com

Aug 19 – Wed – 9:30 am – Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ру́сская Правосла́вная Це́рковь Заграни́цей) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net

Aug 28 – Fr i – 9:30 am – Dormition of the Theotokos
Holy Archangels Orthodox Church (ROCOR), 2037 East Desert Lane (south of Baseline Road), Phoenix — More about Dormition of the Theotokos, and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (Ру́сская Правосла́вная Це́рковь Заграни́цей) — Contact The Rev. John McCuen, Priest: 602-565-2725, E-mail: holy_archangels@cox.net

Oct 3 – Fri – 4 to 9 pm – Tucson Slavic Festival
Oct 4 – Sat – 3 to 9 pm – Continued
6th Annual Tucson Slavic Festival at St. Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church, 1212 North Sahuara Ave (North of Speedway between Craycroft and Wilmot, behind Speedway Gold’s Gym), Tucson, AZ 85711 — Food: halupki, pyrohy, keilbasa, beer, wine,... — Dancing, Music, Gifts, Games, Prizes, ... — 13 Performerances:

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra with The Kalinka Russian Dancers
Rusyny Folk Dance Ensemble
Lajkonik Polish Dancers
Ukrainian Wood Carving
Pysanki Ukrainian Easter Eggs
The Bouncing Czechs, "Tucson's Polka Band"
Puppet Theatre, Train Rides, Jumping Castle
and More

Listen to more music at AZBalaika.org or Richka.com and Watch videos at AZBalaika.org or Richka.com.

Oct 24 – Sat – 11 am to 4 pm – Germans from Russia: Oktoberfest
AZ Sun Chapter at the Leisure World, Recreation Center II Promenade, Pool-side Patio, 908 South Power Road, Mesa — Program: Germans from Russia Genealogy Round Table: 10 minutes each from Hilde Wasnick, R. Dale Copsey, Jim Messer, and Ed Bischoff. Each will discuss their family history research to date including why their families moved from the Germanic States and why they left Russia. — Lunch: The Chapter will provide brats (sausage), sauerkraut, rolls, condiments and beverages. You bring a potluck dish to share: If your surname begins with A-K bring a salad or vegetable dish. If your surname begins with L-Z bring a desert. And you bring your own table service (fork, spoon, plate, napkins). A donation of $5 each will be expected from all. — If you plan to attend, please e-mail Herb & Esther Babitzke babithe@cox.net, or phone 480-641-3711 no later than Tuesday, October 21. We must have your name to l know how many brats and kraut to buy, and so the gatekeepers will let you in this gated community. Parking may be at a premium around our rec building due to the construction, but you can park along the street near the Promenade. — Directions from the West side to Leisure World is: Take US 60 east until you reach Power Road. Exit here and turn left (north) over the freeway. Go north 1/2 mile to Southern and turn left (west) past the shopping center. Go for about 1/2 mile to the first traffic light, Leisure World Blvd. Turn right (north) to a security kiosk. Give the security person your name and tell him that you are going to the Germans from Russia Picnic at the promenade behind Rec 2. Drive 1/2 north to Rec 2 parking and walk to the rear of the building around the left side. About this time you should see us in the promenade area. — If you are coming from anywhere else, go to Power Road and head south to Southern Ave. Go west on Southern until you come to the first opening into Leisure World Blvd. In any case you should enter at the south gate on Southern Ave across from the shopping center, then go north 1/2 mile to the swimming pool recreation center area parking lot. — To get the newsletter for the Arizona Sun Chapter of the AHSGR, pay $10 local dues by October 23 to: Ed Bischoff, 6318 E. Portia St, Mesa, AZ 85215, or at the meeting. To join the American Historical Society of Germans From Russia, pay $60 which includes the local membership and newsletter. E-mail: Larry Haas

November 4 – Tue – Russian Holiday: День народного единства
Day of People’s Unity, or Day of National Unity – The newest official Russian holiday first celebrated in on Nov. 4, 2005. This "Unity Day" replaces the former "Day of Accord and Reconciliation" (Nov. 7) which had already replaced the Soviet "October Revolution Day". The anniversary of the socialist revolution of October 1917, which established communist power, still survives. The system is gone, but many still cling to the custom. Also translated: "Civil Unity Day:, and "Peace and Harmony Day": Radio Free Europe: New Russian Holiday Has More Behind It Than National Unity

Nov 7 – Sat – 11 am to 10 pm – SerbFest 2009
Nov 8 – Sun – Noon to 8 pm – Repeat
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 4436 E. McKinley Street (1 block south of 202 Freeway), Phoenix — Authentic dinner menu, ala carte meals, delicious pastries, an extensive line of imported groceries, live entertainment, Serbian beer and liquor, a variety of vendors to choose from—jewelers, music, novelty items, and more… plenty of parking. — Ethnic music and folklore groups from around the U.S. & Canada performing throughout the day. — Information: 602-275-7360

December 12 – Fri – Russian not official holiday: Constitution Day
This was instituted in memory of the nation-wide referendum held on December 12, 1993, which resulted in the adoption of the first Constitution of the Russian Federation. The original Soviet Constitution was first observed on December 5th, and then changed to October 7th in 1977. In today's Russia, Constitution Day (December 12) is not considered a popular holiday, for many people Constitution Day is simply an additional day off. — See the The Public Opinion Foundation Database: Holidays for data for 21 survey results.

Dec 13 – Sat – 11 am to 4 pm – Germans from Russia: Christmas Party
Tentative: East Mesa Christian Church, 706 S Greenfield Road (1 mile north of 60 Freeway), Mesa, AZ — Old Fashioned German-Russian (GR) Potluck: A-K bring salad or vegetable dish; L - Z bring dessert. Also bring your own table service. Coffee and cold beverage provided. — All persons interested in learning more about GR's, please call me at 623-583-2040 or e-mail at haasle@juno.com. — Join the Club, get the newsletter.

Officers for next year will also be elected and installed at this meeting.
We may sing some Christmas carols in German, so brush up on your German.

2010 г.

Jan 1- 6 – Mon – Russian Holiday: New Year / Новый Год (day off)

Jan 7 – Sun – Russian Holiday: (Orthodox) Birth of Christ / Рождество (day off)

Jan 29-31 — Conference on the Development and Assessment of Intercultural Competence

The Hotel Arizona, 181 W Broadway Blvd, Tucson — Conference Theme: Aiming for "The Third Place:" Intercultural Competence through Foreign Language Teaching and Learning — The conference aims to bring researchers and practitioners across languages, levels and settings to discuss and share research, theory, and best practices and foster meaningful professional dialogue on issues related to Intercultural Competence teaching and learning. — Hosted by University of Arizona.

Intercultural Competence and Theory
Intercultural Competence and Classroom Instruction
Making Intercultural Competence Instruction Possible
Intercultural Competence and International Education
Intercultural Competence and the Global World
Intercultural Competence and Media Representation
Intercultural Competence and Language Practice
Assessing Intercultural Competence
Critical Considerations of Intercultural Competence

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