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During this weekend the International online event of Greek Ancestry and Genealogy brought much excitement! Among the most important, is the announcement of the initiative championed by the AHEPA District in Greece along with the Greek Government to start a digital archive of past records for every village for genealogy research! Watch this short announcement starting at about 7:30 min into the video. All three days of the Conference are also available to watch on the YouTube channel for those interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4LyFRxAtvc

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AHEPA congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their #Inauguration. We look forward to working with the new administration on our multitude of foreign & domestic policy priorities, especially taking U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus to the next level.

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) commends the U.S. Embassy in Athens on the launch of its year-long campaign to commem...orate Greece’s Bicentennial entitled USA & Greece: Celebrating 200 Years of Friendship, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. We are pleased to see a campaign that highlights stories of friendship and the historical connection between our people of Greece and the United States; educates and celebrates the role American Philhellenes played in Greece’s fight for independence; champions entrepreneurship; and overall, displays pride and commitment to the strategic partnership between two allied countries, Greece and the United States. AHEPA looks forward to a year full of commemorative events that includes, with great anticipation, hosting our annual Supreme Convention in Athens in July 2021. We are pleased to be working in cooperation with the Greek government and the U.S. Embassy in Athens to join in the celebration of the bicentennial of Greece’s independence, Supreme President Horiates said. AHEPA previewed the U.S. Embassy’s campaign in the newly-released issue of The Ahepan magazine (https://www.nxtbook.com//merc/Ahepan_Winter2020/index.php) To learn more about the embassy's campaign, please visit https://gr.usembassy.gov/ambassador-pyatt-announces-u-s-ca/ Full Release: https://conta.cc/2LOJOTS

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Dear Friends and Colleagues The event is on Sunday 10/25/20 https://youtu.be/uNUQxeq8oyM...Continue reading

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Another excellent event from EMBCA in association with AHEPA Cultural Commission

Brother Lou Katsos, District Governor of District 6 (NY) and the excellent selection of upcoming events sponsored by the EMBCA and the AHEPA Cultural Commission. We will soon post more information on the first event the OXI Day.

A worthwhile initiative from National HQ. Very timely in these times for Hellenism!

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At the opening of the SFGFF, also enjoy a Drive-In movie show "Topkapi" The Greek Culture Ministry has declared 2020 the Year of Melina Mercouri in commemoration of what would have been the 100th birthday of the internationally-acclaimed actress, politician and culture champion. The SFGFF presents this event in honor of Melina Mercouri. WHAT: TOPKAPI drive-in screening WHEN: Sunday, October 4, 7:00 pm... Doors open at 6:00 pm WHERE: Par 3 at Poplar Creek 1700 Coyote Point Drive San Mateo COST: $30 per vehicle https://grfilm.com/drive-in/ https://www.eventbrite.com/.../san-francisco-greek-film... The movie is appropriate for all ages.

Local Cultural Event. For many years locals have enjoyed the film selection, the atmosphere and the people of the San Francisco Greek Film Festival. This year it has gone virtual and with no charge! Enjoy See link for film selections: https://grfilm.com/2020-virtual-film-festival/