Armenian Memorial Church Annual Fair Set for May 31, June 1

Armenian Memorial Church members participating in preparations for the Annual Fair to be held on May 31 and June 1, are (back row, L-R) Roberta Vanderkeyl, Susan Parseghian, Carol Trio, Steve Sabounjian, Bette Ohanian, Wayne Parseghian, and (front row, L-R) Angel Parseghian, Pastor Rev. Dr. Avedis Boynerian, Vicky Tomasian, and Phyllis Dohanian.

WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Memorial Church of Watertown will hold its Annual Fair on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1 (rain or shine). Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., the Church will be serving delicious kebab dinners and desserts. The Fair will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can choose from a selection of fabulous Armenian dishes, including beef, chicken, and losh (ground meat) kebab dinners complete with sauce, rice pilaf, salad and pita bread. The menu will also include Armenian vegetarian meals. Visitors will have the option of eating at tables under the tent or may purchase take-out orders.

The Fair will also feature an Armenian delicacies table, a silent auction, and craft tables. The women of the Church who are known for their fine cooking have been preparing the Armenian delicacies. They recently held an all-day mante making session, producing hundreds of the petite Armenian dumpling-like treats. They will be featured on the baked goods table along with pakhlava, kadayif, cheoreg, kufte, and many other baked specialties.

Carol Koundakjian Trio of Marlborough is chairing this year’s committee, which includes Adrine Beurklian of Watertown, Marilyn Coughlin of Needham, Phyllis Dohanian of Belmont, Gregg and Bette Ohanian of Woburn, Susan Parseghian of Arlington, Steve Sabounjian of Wilmington, Vicky Tomasian of Belmont, and Roberta Vanderkeyl of Watertown. Angel Parseghian of Belmont, president of the Ladies’ Aide, is chairing the delicacies table.

The Armenian Memorial Church is located at 32 Bigelow Avenue in Watertown, just off Coolidge Square. From Harvard Square take the Watertown bus to Coolidge Square. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Bring the family and enjoy the day! The Church is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 617-923-0498.