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St. Katherine Hellenic Education Center invites you to its Apokreatiko Glendi on Saturday 2/7/26 at the Meletis Churuhas Center at St. Katherine's in Falls Church, VA featuring DJ Golden Feta! Reserved table seating tickets now on sale exclusively at DCGreeks.com!
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Charlotte YAL Columbus Day Weekend 2012 Basketball Tournament & Convention

When: Sunday October 7, 2012
Where: Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC  28202 
Minimum Age: 18

CHARLOTTE YAL COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND 2012
October 5-7, 2012
Charlotte Marriott City Center

Get ready for a weekend full of Greek Nights & basketball at the 5th Annual Charlotte YAL Columbus Day Weekend and Convention! Make sure to spread the word and book your hotel rooms ASAP!

Schedule of Events
(Last Updated 9/19/12)

Friday October 5, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Registration at Hotel
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Greek Night at Phoenix
Featuring Disco Hristo & DJ Maraki

Phoenix
300 N. College St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Saturday October 6, 2012
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Registration Continues at Hotel
Morning - 7:00 PM Men's Basketball Tournament Games

The Cornwell Center at Myers Park Baptist Church
2001 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207


Covenant Presbyterian Church
1000 East Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28204
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Spirtual Discussion with Fr. Barnibas Powell
A Chick-fil-A lunch will be provided for those who register.

Location TBA
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Happy Hour

5Church Restaurant
127 N. Tryon St., Suite 8
Charlotte, NC 28202

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Saturday Greek Night
Featuring Live Music by George Tsilimekis and Band

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
600 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203


Transportation Provided for those who Purchase Packages
Sunday October 7, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
600 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
12:00 PM Luncheon at the Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
600 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
2:30 PM Men's Basketball Tournament
Semifinal and Championship Games

Father C Hall at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
600 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM Greek Night at Dharma Lounge
Featuring DJ Mixalis & DJ Kosta-X

Dharma Lounge
1440 S Tryon St # 105
Charlotte, NC 28203

Hotel Information and Booking Information:

Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(800) 359-3204
Website

Rooms have been reserved in the CLT YAL Convention block using this link for $129 a night ! 
Those wishing to make reservations over the phone can call (800) 359-3204 and specify the CLT YAL Convention rate to secure your room. 
Special room rate end the earlier of September 21st, 2012 at 5:00 PM or while supplies last!

BOOK ROOMS ASAP AS SPACE IS LIMITED!!

Convention Information

Packages
(Includes Admission to all Events, free Chick-fil-A lunch on Saturday, transportation to Saturday's Event via the Ragin' Uptown Party Bus (a $10 value), a free drink at Saturday's Event, a commemorative t-shirt and Koozie.

Package Offering Period Price
Early Bird Registration 7/16/12 - 9/1/12 $70
Regular Registration 9/2/12 - 10/5/12 $80

A la carte Events

Date Event Price
10/5/12 Friday Greek Night at Phoenix featuring Disco Hristo & DJ Maraki $20
10/6/12 Saturday Greek Night at Holy Trinity with Live Music by George Tsilimekis and Band $40
10/9/11 Sunday Greek Night at Dharma Lounge featuring DJ Mixalis & DJ Kosta-X $20

Register securely online using the official Charlotte YAL Columbus Day Weekend Registration Form via DCGreeks.com and pay online with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal Express Checkout (new), or by mailing in a check!

Basketball Tournament Information

This year's Men's Basketball Tournament features a $1,000 cash prize for the winning team!

Eligibility

  • All players must be at least 18 years of age.
  • All players must be Orthodox Christians.  No exceptions!
  • For further information, please contact Vivian Fotinos at [email protected] or (704) 516-8360.

Team Fees

Registration Period Offering Period Team Fee
Early Bird Registration 7/16/12 - 9/1/12 $250
Regular Registration 9/2/12 - 9/15/12 10/1/12 $300
Late Registration 9/16/12 - 10/1/12 $350

Registration

Register your team online via DCGreeks.com and pay online with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal Express Checkout, or mail in a check!
(If paying by check, the check must postmarked by the deadlines listed above to be eligible for the discounted team fee.)    

For More Info

Email (General Questions/Info):  [email protected]  
Email (Online Registration Questions):  [email protected]  
Web:  http://charlotteyal.blogspot.com/   

Event Contact: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Charlotte, NC YAL
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Event's Web Site: http://charlotteyal.blogspot.com/






St. Katherine's Annual Fall Greek Festival

When: Sunday October 7, 2012
11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Where: St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church
3149 Glen Carlyn Road
Falls Church , VA  22041 

Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Fall 2012 Greek Festival

Friday-Sunday, October 5-7
11:00am-9:00pm daily
Free Admission and Parking

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Live Music and "Open" Dancing -- OPA!
    Friday: 6pm-9pm
    Saturday: 5pm-9pm
    Sunday: 12pm-2pm and 4pm-9pm
  • Church Tours
    Friday: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
    Saturday: 12pm-5pm (hourly, on the hour)
    Sunday: 2p-5pm (hourly, on the hour)
  • Cultural Presentations
  • Games and Amusements
    Friday: 5pm-7pm
    Saturday: 2pm-8pm
    Sunday: 1pm-7pm
  • Greek Dance Performances
    Saturday and Sunday: 6:30pm
  • Traditional Homemade Foods and Desserts
    (All food items are available for carry-out.)

MENUS (subject to change)

  • Indoor Menu
    Lamb Shank Dinner. Marinated lamb shank seasoned Greek style; served with peas rice, small Greek Salad, and roll.
    Lamb Dinner. Roasted lamb, sliced and seasoned Greek style; served with peas, rice, small Greek salad, and roll.
    Fish Plaki Dinner. White fish baked Greek style with tomatoes, celery, and onions; served with peas, rice, small Greek salad, and roll.
    Athenian Chicken Dinner. One-half chicken marinated Greek style and oven baked; served with peas, rice, small Greek salad, and roll.
    Moussaka. Layers of eggplant, potatoes, and sautéed seasoned ground beef; topped with béchamel sauce.
    Pastitsio. Layers of Greek pasta, grated cheese, and sautéed seasoned ground beef; topped with béchamel sauce.
    Spanakopita [Spinach Pie]. A combination of spinach, cheese, and herbs; layered in delicate, buttered filo dough.
    Tiropita [Cheese Pie]. A blend of several selected cheeses; layered in delicate, buttered filo dough.
    Rice.
    Peas Araka. Peas sautéed with tomatoes and onions.
    Small Greek Salad.
    Greek Village Salad. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions with feta cheese, olives, and peppers, with a Greek dressing.
    Dolmathes (3). Seasoned rice pilaf; wrapped in tender grape leaves.
    Avgolemono Soup. Mr. Louie’s Chicken Egg-Lemon Soup

    Outdoor Grill
    Chicken Souvlaki. Marinated and grilled chicken pieces; served on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
    Gyro. Combination of roasted beef and lamb; served on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
    Greek Burger. Ground beef with chopped onions, parsley, and oregano; served on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
    Loukaniko.
    Delicious grilled Greek sausage; served on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
    Calamari. Lightly breaded and deep-fried squid.
    Greek Fries.
    Extra Cheese/Sauce.


    Pastries and Other Desserts
    Baklava. Chopped walnuts and cinnamon-sugar; layered in delicate pastry dough, baked to a golden brown, and drenched in honey syrup.
    Diples. Fried dough dipped in honey; topped with crushed walnuts and cinnamon sugar.
    Galaktoboureko. Rich flavored custard; baked in delicate pastry dough and lightly topped with sweet honey.
    Finikia. Country-style Greek cookies; dipped in honey and topped with crushed walnuts.
    Karithopita. Spice cake with walnuts and honey syrup.
    Koulourakia. Greek butter cookies
    Kourambiethes Light butter cookies with powdered sugar.
    Greek Yogurt.
    . . . with nuts and honey.

    Loukoumades [Greek Honey Puffs].

    Beverages
    Soda
    Water
    Greek Beer
    Domestic Beer
    Glass of Greek Wine
    Bottle of Greek Wine
    Frappé
    Greek Coffee
    Regular Coffee
Contact's Phone: (703) 671-1515
Event's Web Site: http://www.saint-katherines.org/announcements/greek-festival