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Greekfest Opens At Assumption

Greekfest opened Thursday at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.

The sights, sounds and tastes of Greece filled the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church grounds Thursday for the opening of the annual Greekfest.

According to organizers, events planned include:

Friday, August 16

  • Family Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The entire family, including kids, parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles can attend the Festival for free between 11 a.m. - 4 pm. again. Community bands will provide music. Dance and singing contests will provide an opportunity for “stars” to perform.
Saturday, Aug. 17
  • At 3 p.m. The Ambassadors, from Cass Community Social Services, will provide inspirational singing and a Motown sound. These talented men, who were at one time homeless or jobless, sing all over the country.
Sunday, Aug. 18
  • The grand raffle will be held at 7:30 p.m. Festival-goers will have the chance to win prizes including:
  • First prize- A new Honda Accord LX with a two-year pre-paid lease from Festival Grand Sponsor, Jim Riehl’s Auto Group.
  • Second prize – Two airline tickets anywhere in the continental United States compliments of Cosmopolitan Travel.
  • Four additional cash prizes.
Additional daily attractions include a cultural exhibit, gift shop and bookstore, church tours, kids' tent, musical and dance performances and a marketplace.

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