Ukrainian Christmas Fair
Dec
8

Ukrainian Christmas Fair

Grab your tickets today! Join us in celebrating Ukrainians of Colorado’s “Ukrainian Christmas Fair”! With our Ukrainian community growing, we will be having our fair at a new location this year. Check out info below

When: Sunday, December 8th 12PM – 6 PM

Where: T.E.V. Edelweiss Klub Inc, Morrison, Colorado

Facebook Event Link

Tickets: $10 entry fee, kids are free!

Buy your tickets here

Classes: Pysanky Class and Mulled Wine Class! Prices and open ticket admission to come.

More details:

Our fair will feature a variety of Ukrainian food, desserts, activities for kids, souvenirs, art and crafts sales. We will also have some classes available, and more information on that is to come!

We are looking forward to another wonderful event with our community!

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Tricks and History of Mulled Wine Master Class
Dec
8

Tricks and History of Mulled Wine Master Class

This year at Ukrainians of Colorado’s Ukrainian Christmas Market, on Sunday, December 8th, we have a special class up for grabs!

Mulled wine! Members of our community, @dvadaite , will be teaching us the tricks and history of mulled wine! In this master class you will learn and be able to:

Choose wine for mulled wine

Add the right spices to the drink

Learn the history of the drink

Try different varieties of this New Year’s drink.

Tickets for the class are $25!

Grab your tickets now here

If you purchase a class ticket, you do not need an entrance ticket to our market!

A message from @dvadaite: “Since 2017, we, the Daite Dva project, have been brewing mulled wine every year at New Year’s fairs in Ukraine. For us, mulled wine in winter is not a drink, but something more than a Christmas tree We approach its production not as a work in progress, but as a work of art. Every year we try to invent something interesting: it concerns the serving of the drink, its shape (one year we made it in the form of jelly) and taste. We are very glad that we can take our cause to Colorado and teach others. See you at the annual Ukrainian market!

Market info

When: Sunday, December 8th 12PM – 6 PM

Where: T.E.V. Edelweiss Klub Inc, Morrison, Colorado

Facebook Event Link

Tickets: $10 entry fee, kids are free!

Buy your tickets here

Classes: Mulled Wine Class!

More details:

Our market will feature a variety of Ukrainian food, desserts, activities for kids, souvenirs, art and crafts sales. We will also have some classes available, and more information on that is to come!

We are looking forward to another wonderful event with our community!

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Holodomor Remembrance Day
Nov
23
to Nov 24

Holodomor Remembrance Day

  • Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fourth Saturday of November is Holodomor Remembrance Day in Ukraine. On that day Ukrainians throughout the world pause to honor the millions of innocent victims of Holodomor, man-made famine, orchestrated by the Soviet Union under the leadership of Joseph Stalin in 1932-1933.

For decades the Soviet regime suppressed any information about the Holodomor. But after the fall of the Soviet Union, the world learned about the genocidal atrocities committed against the Ukrainian people, and today nearly 50 countries recognize it.

We must never forget these innocent victims. Please join the Ukrainian-American community of Colorado as we honor their memory.

Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 am

Sunday, November 24 at 10:30 am, followed by Lenten memorial luncheon

at

Transfiguration Ukrainian Catholic Church

4118 Shoshone St.

Denver, CO

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A Supportive Evening for Ukraine
Nov
17

A Supportive Evening for Ukraine

Once again, Ukrainians of Colorado is collaborating with Denver bar “The Thin Man” to fundraise for Ukraine.

Join us on Saturday, November 16th, 4 pm at “The Thin Man” for an evening full of music, food, and fundraising!

The NadiYa Band will perform!

Bohdan and Victoria will be cooking and providing Ukrainian food for sale!

Sales will go towards medical supplies and equipment that will be sent to Ukraine!

We look forward to another supportive and fun evening with our community!

Can’t wait to see you!

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Frontline Firsthand: Ukrainian Journalist Panel: Reporting on an Occupied Homeland
Sep
17
to Sep 20

Frontline Firsthand: Ukrainian Journalist Panel: Reporting on an Occupied Homeland

The Denver Press Club (@denverpressclub) has invited Ukrainians of Colorado, and those interested, to join them for a unique event on Tuesday, September 17th!

“Ukrainian Journalist Reception and Panel Discussion: Frontline Reporting from Occupied Territories”

When: 17 Sep 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The Denver Press Club

You can register for the event here: https://denverpressclub.wildapricot.org/event-5847635

Such reports are important to stay up to date on.

We hope to see you there!

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Grand opening of Kobzar Ukrainian Heritage School
Sep
7

Grand opening of Kobzar Ukrainian Heritage School

Join us this Saturday, September 7th for Ukrainian’s of Colorado’s grand opening of our Ukrainian Heritage School “Kobzar”!

Our staff is waiting to welcome you and start our school year!

Meet us at the East Community Center in Littleton, Room #136!

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

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Colorado Ukrainian Festival 2024
Aug
24

Colorado Ukrainian Festival 2024

Come and join us for our Colorado Ukrainian Festival 2024!

When: Saturday, August 24th, 1 PM – 9 PM

Where: Belmar Park 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226

Facebook event

Tickets: $25 entry fee, children are free!

More details:

Our festival will feature a variety of Ukrainian, American, Polish food, desserts, activities for kids, beer garden, souvenirs, art and crafts sales.

The concert in the amphitheater will offer different genres of music, talented local artists and dancers. Some of our artists include the famous and talented Ukrainian singer Kozak Siromaha @kozak.siromaha , as well as our local talented band The Nadiya Band.

This event is not sponsored by the City of Lakewood*

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Bags, Brews, and a Better World!
Jul
11

Bags, Brews, and a Better World!

Our very own @stratilat_tatiana is collaborating with us and those at Zwei Brewing to help raise money for the children of Ukraine.

This event will take place on July 11th, at Zwei Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado from 6-8 pm. Zwei Brewing discards of old grain sacks to make hops in beer, and a woman named Sally Schneiders vowed to save those bags from the landfills, and turn them into tote bags!

This event is special because these will be Ukrainian inspired tote bags You can choose from pre-made bags, or you can create your own and there will be people there to help you!

Help free Colorado’s land from more trash while also supporting the children in Ukraine. The money raised in this event will help children in Ukraine with desperate humanitarian aid needs and clothes You can also purchase cute and fun patches, or your own “DIY” kit (do it yourself).

What an incredible event! We hope to see you there!

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5th Annual Ouray International Film Festival
Jun
20
to Jun 23

5th Annual Ouray International Film Festival

Ukrainians of Colorado has been asked to join the 5th Annual Ouray International Film Festival!

Ouray International Film Festival will take place between Thursday, June 20th through Sunday, June 23rd in Ouray, Colorado.

Ukrainian cinema will be featured on Saturday, June 22nd between 1:30 - 3 pm.

Join Ukrainian filmmaker Maria Pankova, local filmmaker Jordan Campbell (Ridgway / Mountainfilm), and Ukrainian filmmaker Max Rykov for a special program featuring Ukrainian stories from different historical vantage points. Special thanks to the Telluride Foundation for making this program possible!

Many other wonderful films will be featured during this time. You can find more information on their website regarding other films.

For tickets, you can purchase a “single ticket”, which allows you to attend a single film block of your choice.

A single ticket is $15. A day pass is $45. A “house pass”, which gives access to all 40 film screenings for all four days for $125.

Other ticket options are available and can be found here.

Thank you to @ourayfilmfest for having us join your international film festival! We are looking forward to being apart of it.

Thank you for showing the hard work of Ukrainians!

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Mariupol Before and After: Our Family’s Story
Jun
13

Mariupol Before and After: Our Family’s Story

The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures of Fort Collins, CO has reached out to Ukrainians of Colorado to promote an event know as: Mariupol Before and After: Our Family’s Story. It is important for us to acknowledge and understand the true horrors and struggles Ukrainians have endured.

This story will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, June 13th, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures by Stephen Connacher, a former resident of the city who now lives in Fort Collins.

“As a local resident of Mariupol from 2016-2021, I witnessed the port city undergo a wondrous transformation and become a vibrant European city,” says Connacher. “But in early 2022, Russia massacred Mariupol, turning the city into an international symbol of death and destruction. My mother, Ludmila, endured 73 days of attack, siege, occupation, and filtration before a miraculous escape and journey to Fort Collins. I will tell her personal story of survival through those unimaginable 10 weeks, complete with extensive footage.”

Tickets to the presentation are $5 per person, and reservations are required via the following link.

We hope you will join us and support their story!

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Estate Planning Legal Workshop
Apr
6

Estate Planning Legal Workshop

On Saturday, April 6th, 10 am to 1 pm at the East Community Center in Littleton, Colorado, an estate planning attorney, Alex Kirven, will lead us in a workshop to inform us on the importance of estate planning.

In short terms, this workshop is to help set your assets straight if you were to get in a position where you can no longer physically communicate your needs, or you have passed away. For those newer to the US, this Legal Workshop will be educational and beneficial to attend.

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about estate planning from an attorney who has helped families from all walks of life in an educational, low pressure setting.

The workshop will cover the legal process known as “estate planning.” Broadly speaking, estate planning has five parts:

1. Choosing people to make decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself

2. Choosing who will get your property when you pass away

3. Making sure the people who you have chosen to receive your property actually get it

4. Minimizing taxes and expenses after you pass away

5. Making sure there is someone to take care of your children if they are still minors.

Everyone needs to have an estate plan, but many people do not. There are many reasons for this. Some of the main ones are: a belief that only the very old or the very rich need an estate plan, finding an attorney, and knowing what to ask the attorney.

Tea and coffee will be provided for this event. This workshop is a great opportunity to find out what happens to your belongings and loved ones after you may pass away or get severely ill.

No need to sign up, just show up!

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Ukrainian Easter Market
Mar
23

Ukrainian Easter Market

Join Ukrainians of Colorado on Saturday, March 23rd from 11-5 pm for this year’s Ukrainian Easter Market.

Our Ukrainian Easter Market will be held at The Retreat at Solterra in Lakewood, CO!

Tickets for entry are $10, kids 12 and younger are free!

We plan to have another Easter egg hunt!!

We will have a Polish-Ukrainian Easter cooking class available for purchase, taught by Tatyana Stratilat and Iwona Mazurek. We will also have a Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) decorating class available. This year we are also offering a cookie decorating class for kids! (Link for purchase to kids cookie decorating class will be available soon)

All tickets for entry and classes can be found at this link, or the link on our event on Facebook.

We will have plenty of vendors with items for sale!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email ukrainiansofcolorado(at)gmail.com or franiusza(at)gmail.com. We would love to help support your business as you help support Ukraine.

We will have delicious food and warm wine for sale as well.

The amazing NaDiya Band will also be performing!

We look forward to seeing you and supporting Ukraine. All proceeds will go to help orphanages, internal refugees and provide medical supplies and humanitarian aid to those in need near the frontlines, soldiers and citizens.

Together, to victory We look forward to seeing you!

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Believe in Ukraine: Two Years of War Against Ukraine Rally
Feb
24

Believe in Ukraine: Two Years of War Against Ukraine Rally

Come join us on Saturday, February 24th at the Denver Capitol Building as we rally to support Ukraine. The two year mark of defending freedom in Ukraine is February 24th, and we want to show the world that we have resisted Russia’s aggression and we are still standing. Our entire mission these past two years have been to #StandWithUkraine.

We will gather at 12 AM to stand in solidarity, honor those that have fallen, and unite as Ukrainians. We plan to have priests join us, moments of silence, speakers, and more. We have also invited city officials who potentially may be joining us. We will also have tables full of items for donations.

“Believe in Ukraine” is a worldwide campaign marking the 10th anniversary of Ukrainian resilience against all odds. The future we believe in is one of Ukrainian victory and liberation. Stand together with us as we illuminate hope and show our solidarity with the brave Ukrainian people.

Belief is a fundamental component of humanity. Our belief is something that connects us all spiritually and it is a powerful tool against the evil of this world. At the core, this is why presently this message is more important than ever. Now, when Ukraine is passing a decade of defending its sovereignty and after two years of protecting the world’s democracy since the start of the full scale invasion.

Let us all band together and Believe In Ukraine!

We hope to see you there, so we can all Stand With Ukraine!

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Cinema of Survival: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom Through the Lens of Film
Feb
9
to Feb 11

Cinema of Survival: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom Through the Lens of Film

  • 8371 Northfield Boulevard Denver, CO, 80238 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ukrainians of Colorado, in partnership with the MCA and Prof. Vincent Piturro of Metropolitan State University, present “Cinema of Survival: Ukraine’s Fight For Freedom Through the Lens of Film”, a compelling film series at The Cube. This series, showcasing a selection of documentaries and dramas, provides a poignant glimpse into Ukraine’s ongoing struggle for freedom. Scheduled from February 9th to 11th, each film offers a unique perspective on the resilience and enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people!

Admission is $15 per film or $50 for the entire series, with all proceeds aiding humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.

Rising Fury: Friday, February 9TH I 6:30 PM

This documentary delves into the heart of Ukraine’s recent tumultuous events, capturing the escalating fury and determination of a nation fighting for its sovereignty and democratic ideals.

Music of Survival: The Story of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus | Saturday, February 10TH I 1:00 pm

This film explores the remarkable journey of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, an ensemble that has become a symbol of resistance and cultural preservation amidst political upheaval.

Black Raven | Saturday, February 10th I 3:00 pm

A gripping documentary that sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of Ukraine’s struggle, embodied in personal stories of resilience and defiance. The screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with the directors.

Klondike | Saturday, February 10TH | 6:30 PM

An award-winning drama that portrays the harrowing reality of life near the Ukraine-Russia border. It’s a visceral narrative of survival, love, and the human cost of conflict.

Freedom on Fire | Sunday, February 11TH I 1:00 pm

This documentary offers a powerful and heart-wrenching view of Ukraine’s journey through revolution and war, highlighting the unbreakable spirit of its people. The screening includes a Q&A session with the director via Zoom from Kyiv, Ukraine.

Join us in experiencing these compelling narratives that transcend the mere act of viewing, creating a bridge of empathy and support for the Ukraine cause.

Purchase tickets here.

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Dance For Peace For Ukraine
Dec
22

Dance For Peace For Ukraine

Holiday Dance Party Fundraiser for Medical Supplies and Shipments

Join us on December 22 at Club Vinyl (basement level) for a night of dancing as we celebrate the holidays and raise money for medical supplies to be shipped to Ukraine!

Enjoy popular Ukrainian dance music and other popular remixes we usually play at our events. DJ AzArt will prepare and mix some of the newest and popular Ukrainian dance songs, and other remixes of Ukrainian singers.

Presented by Nick Voronkov with R.E.G. Events and Ukrainians of Colorado. 50% of all proceeds from this event will go toward purchase and shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine.

We hope to see you all and your friends to have some fun and help with our fundraiser.

The theme is YELLOW

Bottle service reservations available

9pm start

18+ to enter / 21+ to drink

ladies $20

gentlemen $20

under 21 $30

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Ukrainian Christmas Market Fair
Dec
16

Ukrainian Christmas Market Fair

Please join us on Saturday, December 16th for our annual Ukrainian Christmas Market Fair!

We are looking forward to seeing you. Doors will open at 11 until 6 pm. We will have plenty of vendors available for wonderful items for purchase, lots of delicious Ukrainian food, classes available for purchase, and activities for children. We will also have a special visit from St. Nicolas (Santa)! You can even take a photo with him for a small donation.

Available for purchase will also be our cooking class, where you will learn to cook traditional Ukrainian dishes around Christmas time with Tatyana Stratilat and others. These can be purchased through the ticket link. If you choose to do the cooking class, you will not need to purchase an entry ticket.

We are also offering a Master Class Ukrainian Christmas Decoration! There are two time slots available:

11am - 1pm Ukrainian Christmas Pysanky Decorating Class (Christmas Eggs)

2pm - 4pm Ukrainian Christmas “Spider” Ornament Making Class

Tickets are $25/person for those classes

**If you purchase a ticket for ANY class, you do NOT need to purchase an entry ticket**

Tickets for entrance are $15/person, children 12 and under are free.

You can purchase ALL tickets here.

All proceeds made are going to help internal refugees and orphans in Ukraine.

We can’t wait to see you and celebrate the Christmas spirit, the Ukrainian way!

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Commemorating 90th Anniversary of Holodomor
Nov
18

Commemorating 90th Anniversary of Holodomor

Ukrainians of Colorado will be gathering on November 18th, in commemoration the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, the Ukrainian genocide famine of 1932-1933. Not only will we be commemorating the lives lost long ago during our Holodomor Vigil, but also the ones we are losing during the current genocide happening in Ukraine.

Please join us in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Castle Rock to honor those that have passed.

In Denver, we will meet at Babi Yar Memorial Park (10451 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO) between 5-6pm

In Colorado Springs, we will gather at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum (121 S Tejon St, Suite 100, Colorado Springs) between 5-6 pm

In Castle Rock, we will meet at Philip S Miller Park between 5-6 pm.

Please come for 4;45 at all locations to see can promptly start at 5 pm.

We must remember and honor our history, and those that have suffered to keep our culture alive.

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Welcome to the American School
Nov
4

Welcome to the American School

Ukrainians of Colorado jointly with Littleton Public School and East Community Center inviting for Parent Meeting.

Are you a new family from Ukraine living in America? Are you finding it difficult for you and your children to adapt to American schools?

If so, we invite all parents and children on November 4th at 11 a.m. to the East Community Center (Littleton) for a meeting dedicated to the adaptation of parents and children to American schools.

At the meeting, we will talk about adaptation, the difference between Ukrainian and American schools, and about the possibilities for quick integration of newly arrived families in Colorado.

You will be able to listen to reports from representatives of various schools, teachers and families who have already lived in the USA for a long time. Please know you are not alone. Children will also have the opportunity to meet others and play!

Please leave your questions about the school, the problems you encountered and how you would like us to solve these concerns in the comments. This will allow us to prepare well in advance for the meeting.

Here is the program itinerary for “Welcome to the American School!” event.

Please join us next Saturday, November 4th at 11 am.

11:00 - Introduction (Littleton Public School & Ukrainians of Colorado)

11:15 - Tetiana Feltner, LEAD English Language Development teacher at Douglas County School District:

- Registration for school (vaccinations, report cards, diplomas, test for English level, classes by age, kindergarten, chancellors, translation of documents for school...).

- Benefits at school, lunches, bus, registration, sports Activities at school and clubs, financial assistance.

- ESL teachers, how they help, coordinator.

- Relationships at school (bullying, parent meetings, differences in when an interpreter is required, international meetings and holidays in schools, psychological transition for parents from no experience).

12:00 – Natalia Marak - High School, credits for colleges

12:15 – Natalia Miller Forrest, Principal of Heritage Heights Academy- The difference between public and charter schools, homeschooling

12:30 - Catherine Russell, Community Engagement Specialist TRiO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) - Information about the admission to college

12:50 - Tracy Small, H2TF - Diploma Accreditation

1:15 - Break

1:30 - 2:30 - Answers-questions.

We hope to see you there! You can also find all information on our FB page under the event “Welcome to the American School”.

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Cannabis for Ukraine
Sep
9

Cannabis for Ukraine

Friends, we invite everyone next Saturday, September 9th to join us for “Cannabis for Ukraine!”.

Anyone who can cook, make souvenirs, crafts, sing, collect donations, wave Ukrainian flags and wants to help the Ukrainian cause is welcome to join us.

We asked cannabis companies to cover the event and provide huge offers to get people to help us!

Ukrainian suppliers, non-profit organizations and visitors will not be charged at entrance.

Let's gather, sing, wave flags, enjoy the event and remind everyone that freedom does not come free.

Glory to Ukraine!

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Ukraine's Independence Day Celebration and Rally at Colorado State Capitol
Aug
26

Ukraine's Independence Day Celebration and Rally at Colorado State Capitol

Please join us this Saturday, August 26th at 11 am - 1 pm at the Capitol to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day!

We will be gathering at the Capitol steps together to celebrate Ukraine’s independence and come together as a community.

Please come, bring your flags and your friends! We look forward to seeing you there.

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Ukrainian Festival
Aug
19

Ukrainian Festival

2023 YEAR

FOR 2024 FESTIVAL CLICK HERE

Calling all Ukrainians in Colorado and everyone who loves and supports Ukraine!

Please join us as we get excited for our Ukrainian Festival at Belmar Park.

Come discover, enjoy, share and support Ukraine and celebrate our culture!

ALL are invited!

There will be a variety of Ukrainian, American, Polish food, desserts, activities for kids, beer garden, souvenirs, and plenty of art and crafts for sale.

Our concert in the Amphitheater will offer different genres of music, talented local artists!

PLEASE BRING YOUR FOLDING CHAIR OR BLANKET, SUNSCREEN, UMBRELLA.

IT IS PARK'S REGULATIONS: NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINKS. SECURITY IS ON SITE.

See you all on August, 19th at our UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL!

Buy tickets - $25 / adults HERE:

Our sponsors are:

Kapella group - Commercial Construction Management

CEDS finance - Empowering Business Owners

Arvada West Pharmacy - Local Pharmacy & Medical Supply

Alameda Dental - Multi Specialty Practice

Polam FCU - Federal Credit Union

TTEC - Global Customer Experience Technology & Services

Summit Cleaning Services - Professional House Cleaning & Maid Service

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CCAI Adoption Services Open House
Jun
24

CCAI Adoption Services Open House

Ukrainians of Colorado has been invited by CCAI Adoption Services to join in on their cultural block party's 31st reunion! We are very excited to be apart of this, as a big part of our donations support orphanages in Ukraine.

CCAI’s Open House will be filled with live music, food, games, and performances from other cultures. Our Ukrainians of Colorado members, Zoriana and Evelina Herman mother and daughter duo, will be singing for U of CO's part in CCAI's performance.

This is a family friendly event and a free event! We plan on having our table set up there, and we hope to see many of you come and join us.

Find the information on the event below:

Bring the whole family for an open house featuring food to purchase, crafts, and performances that celebrate our multi-cultural CCAI Family! Fun for all ages, this is our favorite event of every year!

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM Doors open. Stop by for crafts, activities, games, shopping, and delicious food vendors!

10:00-10:30 AM Chinese Lion Dance performance (Joyous Chinese Cultural School)

11:00-11:30 AM Colombian Dance performance (Studio Colombia)

12:00-12:30 PM Ukrainian Folk Music performance (Ukrainians of Colorado)

12:45 AM Group Photo

1:00-1:30 PM Chinese Traditional Dance performance (Joyous Chinese Cultural School)

2:00 PM End of CCAI 31st Annual Open House & Reunion

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Dine in Dine out with Pizza Hut and Raise Funds For Ukraine
May
16

Dine in Dine out with Pizza Hut and Raise Funds For Ukraine

You can participate in this fundraiser by:
Dine in
Take out
Drive thru
Pick up
Please visit Pizza Hut and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. When purchasing your meal, mention your group’s name to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to Ukrainians of Colorado.

Use this link to order your meal: https://www.groupraise.com/events/251414

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Doughnuts for a cause!
May
11
to May 22

Doughnuts for a cause!

Ukrainians of Colorado is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until May 22, 50% of your order will be donated back to Ukrainians of Colorado when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. This can work at ANY location!

Treat yourself, friends and family here.

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Book Tour THE STORY OF UKRAINE: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom with Ukrainians of Colorado
Apr
29

Book Tour THE STORY OF UKRAINE: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom with Ukrainians of Colorado

Join Thornton Barnes & Noble on Saturday 4/29 at 2PM as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Michael Sampson for a discussion of his timely new bi-lingual children's picture book, THE STORY OF UKRAINE: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom. This event will be hosted in partnership with local organization Ukrainians of Colorado. Information about the author and the book can be found below:

As a Fulbright scholar to Ukraine during the Russian invasion this past year, Michael Sampson reported on his work in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, The Tampa Bay Times, School Library Journal, The Horn Book Magazine, and NPR. While attending peace rallies in Warsaw, he heard people singing the Ukrainian national anthem. Michael was moved by the passion and love the people singing had for Ukraine and contemplated how he might replicate that same passion and love on a global scale.

Michael Sampson and Olena Kharchenko teamed up with the mission to write a book for children and families around the world to help them to feel connected while also teaching Ukraine's history.

The Ukrainian national anthem was written in the 1860’s about fighting for freedom then, and unfortunately, it is very true once again in 2022 with the Russian invasion. This book is meant to help parents share the story of Ukraine and for teachers to move students to deeper discussions about democracy and freedom.

Olena and Michael connected with Ukrainian publisher, Old Lion Publishing House, to help get this book printed in Ukraine as well. Their response was the exact sentiment that Michael and Olena had hoped to evoke with this book: "thank you for standing with us."

Additional information

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