Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Under John and Celia Alvanos leadership, we organized Bingo to supplement the many baptisms, festivals and weddings which were held at the Hellenic Center. Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa. . Ss. Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Touching on the countless ways in which we might live a shallow (and false) Christian life, Father Kosmas' words place his listeners in front of a kind of spiritual mirror, forcing each of us to confront our own self-deception, in the light of Christian Truth. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Ss. Kandoula came to Lynn, Massachusetts and Aristides came to Washington, DC in the 1890s. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Breck Wilkens, 5, from makes a connection with Santa Claus. Join us for worship and fellowship. Ss. Hillsmere E.S. Ss. It is focused how our community raised the funds that were used to build our current church complex at 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland. Dear Faithful, With Christmas around the corner, St. Nicholas - Tele-Santa Program is being offered for children throughout the Archdiocese. George Nikiforou always complained that I was taking too long and said I was probably making a baby. Bobby Bell, the Trolley driver with Annapolis Towne Transport, and Charlene Bell, Community School Program Manager, Eastport E.S., pose for a picture. Danny asked Jimmy, how much the church had in the bank and Jim Kitsoulis said $50,000. Fundraising continues to this day with parishioners continuously working to support the church and its expenses. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Protopresbyter Kosmas KaravellasPastor. Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss, Oldfields School alumni and supporters say they must raise $20 million by May 10 to save Baltimore County school, Ravens earn solid draft grades for six-player class: Excellent job with what they had. pose for a picture with Santa Claus. The Philoptochos was always at the forefront of church fundraising providing funds and volunteers for each fundraising effort and their important work continues to this day. I hope that these talks, given with love for the benefit of Orthodox Christians, will provide support and encouragement to the many who are struggling to lead a pious Orthodox life in todays materialistic world, and that they will see that Christs commandments are as applicable today as they were in the first centuries of Christianity. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208M00000X with license number MD043988 (DC). Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Christine Samaras, her son George, and John Pantelides alternatively chaired this campaign which resulted in over $500,000 raised. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa. Jim Moshovitis then said, we will sell you a 2-acre parcel for $50,000 and donate the remaining 20 acres to the Church. Margie served as one of the advisors with Evangeline Siomporas from 1957-1959. Ss. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Ss. All of these talks were recorded and made available on audio cassette and video, and were distributed primarily free of charge. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Book a table now if you want to take Mom to an Anne Arundel County restaurant on her big day, which is Sunday, May 14. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. In the early days, the early immigrants used Saint Annes Church on Church Circle, or traveled to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox church in Baltimore by trolley, or took to the bus to Saint Sofia Greek Orthodox church in Washington. Please feel free to join and become active in the following community programs: Ladies Philoptochos (Agia Anna) Jr. Choir, Jr. GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America) Catechism Church School, Greek School (Greek language classes) Order of AHEPA, Kali Parea 55+ Adults Family Play Group. We were fortunate to have Father Kosmas Karevellas lead us in building a new church complex on Riva Road that was completed in 1996. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Philoptochos September 1957. With his guidance, one cannot help to experience a real change of perspective. Due to both a lack of space and, primarily, a desire for solitude, the monastery is closed to the public. Furthermore, as part of the deal, Gary Pyles generously agreed to provide seven acres on Riva Road upon which to build the new church. Pictured left to right; Helen Sfondouris, Elizabeth Karides, Debbie Chacona, Connie Karides, and Father Kosmas Karavellas. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Mireyda Castro offers her son Jake, 2, an orange. Business Service. Serving breakfast a hot breakfast including waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage and more are (left to right) Kyriacoula, Stephanie Kambouris, and Christy Thalassindis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. He said leaks started about seven years ago but they didn't notice until. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Under the leadership of civil engineer, Danny Tsamouras, this deal happened. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. As mentioned above, the Riva Road land was zoned residential and it happened that the County was undertaking its comprehensive rezoning which happens every ten years. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Neighbors are shaken after a shooting Wednesday night in a quiet Annapolis neighborhood. Germantown E.S. Remember this band of woman made literally thousands of homemade pieces of sweets for each festival. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Danny told Jim that the Church wanted to buy his 6-acre parcel on Riva Road. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Angela recalls the story that one time, as Christine was counting the batch, she noticed it was four cookies short! In 1998, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion, Father Kosmas established theHoly Dormition Sisterhood (HDS) in St. Marys, Sydney. Because of their considerable popularity these publications were later offered for sale, especially in the U.S. and Canada. Ss. Pastor: Father Kosmas Karavellas, Protopresbyter. It's my hope that he can become the best friend to thousands of others who are seeking Truth. Jim loved corners and got the nickname Spike for purchasing any parcel he could buy that was part of a corner. Excited children rushed Santa Claus as he entered the building. Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Kosmas are a God-send to us poor, embattled Christians of these last times! Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Ss. We invite you to worship with us for your spiritual edification. Our job is to continue the Lords work by using this church complex to serve our Lord, teach our youth, help the elderly, poor and forgotten, preserve our heritage language, culture and traditions. Mike Panos, Alex Lardis, Ted Samaras, and John Pantelides, Groundbreaking for Hellenic Center. Ss. Dr. Kosmas Papailiadis, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Annapolis, MD. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Every family was approached to build the Hellenic Center. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Danny asked to be excused and he Father Gallos and Jim Kitsoulas went to the bathroom and discussed it right there. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa and recognizes (left to right) for their contribution; Helen Sfondouris, Elizabeth Karides, Debbie Chacona, and Connie Karides. Through her parents, Zoe had many friends and relatives in Annapolis, and would visit often with Jim. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Our church complex serves as a focal point for our Greek Orthodox faith. The Pastor oversees the entire life of our Church with the support and efforts of all who assist. Jake Castro, 2, enjoys an orange at Breakfast with Santa at Ss. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. The African American cowgirl deftly zig-zags around three barrels, showing off why she is considered . Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Constantine & Helen Church, checks some of the Christmas stockings that will be given to all the children in attendance. Danny made a call to Jim Moshovitis but it was not returned. With easy access from Routes 50 and 301, our Parish is conveniently located in the heart of Annapolis. Ss. Father Kosmas Karavellas, welcomes the children and their families to Breakfast with Santa. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Frank Miano was unable to close on the loan and went bankrupt. Wayne Butler III, sits with Santa Claus and poses for a picture.Breakfast with Santa at Ss. The building has been a source of revenue for the church for renting out for large banquets, weddings, and other events. The image of Cleo Apostol and his wife Mamie boiling water on a hot plate to make hot dogs in our very small kitchen will never be forgotten. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Danny was a frequent customer of John and Margie Christos Freds Restaurant in Parole. It was a great resource for the entire Annapolis and Anne Arundel County community as it was affordable and you could bring in your own food and beverages. In the meantime, he hopes to continue giving talks (in a private setting) and to make these talks available on our website and YouTube channel. heritage with our neighbors. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 2747 Riva Road Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone 410-573-2072 . Breakfast with Santa at Ss. As my daughter says, Father Kosmas has become my best friend, through the car stereo. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Meli Araiza, her children; Jayla Valencis, 10, Keon Gross, 7, Kaelen Gross, 6, and family friend, Dadiel Calex, 5, pose for a photo after Breakfast with Santa. In addition to the talk series, the monastery has also produced several new publications, the most popular being The Kursk-Root Icon: A Miracle in Our Times, published in 2008. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Hellenic Center under construction 1983. Parents and their children were committed to a lifetime of fundraising for the church. As one who spends much time in the car, the spiritual words of Father Kosmas have become for me a welcome and familiar voice, taking me away from the noise and chatter of the secular world, recapturing what might otherwise be lost moments in transit. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Upon re-entering the office, Jim Moshovitis, asked them how much money they had and they responded $50,000. The primary players in the $4.5 million transaction were Danny Tsamouras, Father George Gallos, and James (Jim) and Zoe Moshovitis . Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. In fact, Zoes Godparents were John and Effie Charas members of the Annapolis Church. Sammy Kalye played for the famed Swing and Sway. During this period he also privately tutored a considerable number of students in elementary and high school mathematics. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Founder, Uncut Mountain Press, Host of Postcards From Greece internet-radio program. Ss. One can sense the responsibility he feels to avoid introducing his own ideas while presenting the views of the Church. Join us for worship and fellowship. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Stiry Wilkens, 7, makes a Christmas card at the Christmas Card Station. A real estate committee was formed to sell the Akiva athletic field property. Constantine & Helen Church, Anthony Joalalpa, 13, left, Elizabeth Delacruz, 7, and their mother Zoao Delacruz from Germantown E.S., make Christmas tree ornaments. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. We recognize the many church boards and their presidents and the church organizations and members and our community who were always raising money for the Building Fund. Anna Chacona, 16, serves drinks to guests. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. The community list was divided up and assigned to the team captains. Switch to Standard View There was a big trailer on an empty parking lot and every day the trees had to be taken out, set up on stands, and those not sole had to be put back in at the end of the day. 4.9 out of 5 (979 reviews) Specialties: Internal Medicine. The complex currently also houses the Greek Language School and a pre-school. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. began presenting Orthodox talks in English, especially in Melbourne. Front Row: Vasilia (Bessie) Samaras, Vasilia (Viola) Panos, and Helen Palaigos. He continually encourages parents to homeschool their children instead of sending them to schools where immorality and unbelief are a norm. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Gael Pinto, 5, poses for a picture with Santa Claus. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church, checks some of the Christmas stockings that will be given to all the children in attendance. This desire was realised in 1993, when the production of publications in English commenced. * Part Four: Orthodox Councils and Synods That Fell into Heresy or Other Errors. Parents drove them to the homes waiting in their cars while the teens approached each house sing the kalanda carol. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. We completed this multi-purpose Hellenic Center in 1984 and President Mike Panos cut the ribbon beginning a new chapter. The church, as owner had to sign on the loan documents. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Approximately fifty booklets were produced on the lives of the saints and various other topics. Again, Father Gallos was our spiritual and inspirational leader during that time. Ss. 2747 Riva Road It, 2020, Father Kosmas had to cancel his scheduled talk due to, restrictions. Mrs. Nicholas Samaras (Christine), her son George N. Samaras, and John Pantelides served alternatively as Chairmen for building fund drive. Cousins Mah'Kell Brown, 12, Ayden McDaniels, 8, Ashlynn Childs, 9 and mom, Margaret Brown, pose for a pictuire with Santa Claus. Through the years, people like John Kallis, Chris Samaras, George Nikiforou, Savvas Yiannoulou, and George Hadjis headed the yearly raffles to win a new car, usually a Cadillac. guidance counselor, Emily Verostic and her 16 month-old son, Nash, pose for a picture with Santa Claus. Mireyda Castro offers her son Jake, 2, an orange. Anthony Joalalpa, 13, left, Elizabeth Delacruz, 7, and their mother Zoao Delacruz from Germantown E.S., make Christmas tree ornaments. Welcome Message MESSAGE FROM FATHER KOSMAS KARAVELLAS Annually, dance troops from Parishes within our Metropolis, and beyond, converge in Annapolis to participate in a three-day dance competition. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Father Kosmas Karavellas has been the priest for 35 years and has been at the church since it was built and painted. Members of Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Annapolis, MD 21401. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Ss. Today our Byzantine church and complex have become a regional landmark and considered one of the most beautiful in the United States. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Meli Araiza, her children; Jayla Valencis, 10, Keon Gross, 7, Kaelen Gross, 6, and family friend, Dadiel Calex, 5, pose for a photo after Breakfast with Santa. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Kaye, the orchestra leader, poses here with officers of the Greek Community who arranged his appearance here at St. Marys auditorium. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Elizabeth Korides, 17, reads Twas Night Before Christmas in English to some of the children before santa arrived. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. The brotherhood consists of three monks, two of them priestmonks. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Patra Moutsos made the best custard desert, galaktoboureko. Ss. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Ss. John Pantelides is fond of saying that the good Lord loves all his children but he definitely has a very special place in his heart for the Annapolis Greek community. As they crowded into the home doorways, they brought greetings and blessings to the families. Ss. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. According to Angela Nikiforou, to be sure no one tried to sneak in extra ingredients and portions, Christine measured every portion and knew exactly how many of the Greek cookies, koulourakia, were in each batch. This Miracle on Riva Road was made possible by the good Lord who gave these Greek and Cypriot immigrants, their children and the many other people who became members of the church from 1940-1989,the inspiration and determination to make the dream a reality. On his own time, Danny drew up plans to subdivide the 6-acre parcel into residential 20 lots and sold them to builder Frank Miano. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Eily Privitera, 5-1/2 yrs old, makes a Christmas card at the Christmas card station. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. The commercial rezoning was passed and the value of property increased dramatically. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Hillsmere E.S. The Akiva field property was not large enough to handle a new complex so the church board began to investigate other properties in the Annapolis area. although reduced to four times a year. Although originally intended to become a monastic community, the sisterhood found its calling as a lay sisterhood, and gradually took upon itself the publishing work initiated by Father Kosmas as well as assisting him in all his missionary activities, including the production of the talks. Eily Privitera, 5-1/2 yrs old, makes a Christmas card at the Christmas card station. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Then we began plans to build on the 9-acre parcel and engaged architect Joe Boggs recommended by George and Cathy Samaras. Danny is a civil engineer who came from Baltimore to Annapolis in the late 1960s. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. We raised approximately $500,000 but it was not enough to build the entire complex so we used those funds to build the multipurpose center, named the Hellenic Center first which opened in 1984. On behalf of the Parish Council of Ss. * Part Three: Orthodox Clergy Who are Pro Mass Vaccination. Bessie and Mary Samaras were present when Christine called for everyone to stop and listen to her give a lecture that the volunteers had to use the exact measurements or the production would be short. Then, we were blessed by the fact that Comprehensive Rezoning was slated to happen that year. Eventually, with Danny leading the negotiating team, Gary Pyles offered $4.5 million dollars and also agreed to provide seven residential acres on Riva Road on which to build the church. Our First Home on Constitution Avenue: An Overview 1940s to 1996, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis, Maryland, Ss. heritage with our neighbors. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. It was during this time that he began the Upbringing of Children series. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. ORTHODOX MONASTERY OF THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, The Orthodox Monastery of the Archangel Michael. In addition, Jims destroyer escort group was involved in the invasion of both Iwo Jima and Okinawa and saw firsthand the brutality of the Pacific theater. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Kaelen Gross, 6, has a conversation with Santa Claus. This 224-page colour publication is the first comprehensive book on the Kursk-Root Icon ever produced in English. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 4 Constitution Avenue, Annapolis, MD Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox church was our first church which would not have been built without the generous donation in 1949 from businessman Steve Foundas who donated $50,000 and the land on 4 Constitution Avenue in Annapolis, Maryland. George Nikiforou, George Hadjis, Chris Samaras, Louie Keshes, John Kallis, and Savvas (Sam) Pantelides organized the first of the New Years Parties at the church hall. Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. These talks were well attended, especially by the youth, many of whom were drawn back to their Orthodox roots. Ss. Breakfast with Santa at Ss. Gary Pyles also went for a rezoning of the 6 acre parcel he had previously purchased from the church. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. The church bought the property behind the church, which became the Parish House, and was used for Greek School classes during the week and Sunday School classes on Sunday. Shopping Cart Software by BigCommerce, For the Orthodox Faithful who are Confused About Covidism, How COVID-19 Vaccines Differ from Traditional Vaccines, Orthodox Christians and COVID Vaccinations, Orthodox Councils and Synods That Fell into Heresy or Other Errors, COVID-19 Facts that are Being Intentionally Ignored or Hidden, The Holy Fathers You Must Disobey the Orthodox Heretics, Not All Doctors and Scientists Agree that COVID Vaccines Are Safe, Blood Clots, Heart Problems and Their Link to the COVID-19 Jabs, The Connection Between COVID-19 Vaccines and Aborted Fetuses, Abortion, Therapeutic Abortion and Hormonal Contraceptives. Ian Privitera, 8 and Eily Privitera, 5-1/2 are over joyed as Santa Claus arrived. At the beginning of the New Year and in celebration of Saint Basils Day, the teens followed the ancient tradition of going from home to home, all located in the city proper, singing the carols called kalanda. The monastery is under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, of which the ruling hierarch is His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. Father Gallos played a major role in working with the professional fundraiser and the team which raised the money to build the Hellenic Center. Constantine & Helen Church in Annapolis. These three men, Danny Tsamouras, Jim Moshovitis, and Father George Gallos played a major part in the deal that provided the money which made our current Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox church complex a reality. Casper R. Taylor Jr., a veteran Maryland legislator who had served in Annapolis for years as the speaker of the House of Delegates, died April 24 at his home in Cumberland, Md. Nearly 100 children with parents, siblings and school advisors ate breakfast, were given gifts and gift cards, and visited Santa Claus. * Part Five: COVID-19 Facts that are Being Intentionally Ignored or . In todays dollars that $50,000 would be equal to $570,000. These men went door to door of their fellow restauranteurs obtaining food and drink so there would be no expense to the church and each family prepared a special dish. Constantine & Helen Church has hosted this event for underprivileged students for almost 20 years. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Mah'Kell Brown, 12, Annapolis Middle School, smiles after decorating her cookee at the Cookie Decorating Station. Danny Tsamouras selling Greek wares at the Greek festival. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette), Breakfast with Santa at Ss. George asked John Pantelides and Ted Samaras to be co-chairs of an International Festival with Charlie Feldman joining them. Zoes relatives and friends who were from the same part of Greece as she was, and were the Vlachi who started an organization called the Aspropotamos (White River) Society, as the White River ran through their villages in northern Greece.