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Hamazkayin DC Hosts Screening of My Sweet Land
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Hamazkayin DC Chapter hosted a special community screening of My Sweet Land at Soorp Khatch Church Hall in Bethesda, Maryland. The film, directed by Sareen Hairabedian,
DANCING WITH OUR ROOTS: SHNORHALI STUDENTS MEET ARMENIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
DANCING WITH OUR ROOTS: SHNORHALI STUDENTS MEET ARMENIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
On September 14th, Shnorhali School students at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church experienced an unprecedented and unforgettable opportunity to reconnect with
Armenian Schools of Greater Washington, D.C. Begin New Academic Year
The Armenian schools of the Greater Washington, D.C. region have joyfully reopened their doors, marking the beginning of another year filled with faith, culture, and learning.
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Washington, DC to Welcome the 19th Annual ANCA ER Gala
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region will proudly host its 19th Annual Gala at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. This highly
Celebrate Armenian Culture with Arthur Khachents
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7 PM, as Soorp Khatch Church’s Arabian Hall in Bethesda, MD, transforms into a vibrant stage for Armenian Cultural Night.
This year’s
Homenetmen DC Scouts Shine at the 35th Regional Scout Camp in Milton, MA
The Washington D.C. Scouts proudly represented our community this past week at the 35th Regional Scout Camp (“Panagoum”) held in Milton, Massachusetts. With enthusiasm, discipline, and team spirit, our chapter
Rhythms of Summer Ignites Community Spirit in Washington, DC
The “Rhythms of Summer,” hosted by the Armenian Youth Center (AYC) and Homenetmen, featured Elie Berberyan and his band performing Armenian, American, Arabic and Italian hits.
WASHINGTON—On the evening of June
A LIFETIME IN THE MAKING
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It’s funny how life works. One moment we were sitting side by side in class, and the next, we were boarding a flight to
Homenetmen DC Thrives in the Greater Washington DC Area
Homenetmen DC continues to thrive, adapting its programs to meet the needs of a modern, diverse Armenian-American community while staying true to the Homenetmen motto: “Elevate yourself and others with
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