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Boca Happenings

Ukrainian Dancers in Free Performance

At Boca Downtown Library April 27th

A vibrant cultural dance performance
by the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami will
be held on Saturday, April 27th, from 3:00
to 4:00 p.m. at the Boca Raton Downtown
Library. Admission is free. The Ukrainian
Dancers of Miami, Inc. is a not-for-profit
organization, and all funding and services
are achieved solely through donations and
volunteer work. The Ukrainian Dancers of
Miami pledges its commitment to educate
their own and all others in the traditions of
their ethnic heritage, and to keep alive the
beautiful legacy of the Ukrainian dance.
The Ukrainian Dancers of Miami
was formed in the late summer of 1949
by a group of young Ukrainians rooted
in the dances and techniques of Vasyl
Avramenko, the man credited with bringing Ukrainian more complicated dances, including their own Hopak. The
folk dance to North America. The group held dance Ukrainian Dancers of Miami have performed at EPCOT “The Boca Raton Public Library is excited to host
practices as needed for the various community festivals Center’s World Showcase in Walt Disney World, the Junior the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami which is made possible
and functions at the Ukrainian-American Club of Miami. and Senior Orange Bowl Parades, The Miami International through the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the
Today, the Dancers include more classical dance elements Folk Festival, Orlando ArtsFest, St. Petersburg International Boca Raton Public Library,” notes Lisa Testa, Program
in their work while retaining the character of the traditional Folk Fair, and the UNICEF Tribute to Children. In 2022, Services Librarian. “Bring the whole family for an
Ukrainian folk dance. The group’s repertoire includes not they were the Artist-In-Residence at the HistoryMiami exciting cultural experience filled with Ukrainian dance
only many traditional Avramenko dances, but newer and Museum, presenting cultural performances and workshops. and music!”
Boca Public Library to Host

Annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge April 20th

Players of all ages,
beginner and expert, are
invited to play chess with
other community members
at the Spanish River Library
branch on April 20th, from
10:00am–1:00pm.
Mayor Scott Singer
says, “I’ve been honored to
participate in past years of the
Mayors’ Chess challenge to highlight the wonderful game
of chess to our community and our children. Interest in
chess has only risen over the last few years, and the Boca
Raton Public Library is again looking forward to joining
with other cities and hosting some great, young chess
players.”

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer enjoys a challenge at last
year’s event.
General Dentistry in 2014 to draw attention to the benefits of chess, one of
The Mayors’ Chess Challenge started in South Florida

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by over twenty cities throughout the year. Players of all
ages and abilities learn critical-thinking skills, improve
concentration and discipline, develop problem-solving
skills and build self-esteem and good sportsmanship. Plus,
chess is fun! Participants can pick up a special “passport”
to log all the local events they attend. Instructors will be
on hand to help those new to the game.
“The Boca Raton Public Library is excited to host
the fourth annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge,” notes Lisa
Testa, Public Services Librarian. “The event draws elected
officials, community leaders and people of all ages.
Whether you are a beginner or skilled chess player, don’t
miss out on the opportunity to watch or play a thrilling
Dr. Rosenbusch has been game of chess with others from ages five to ninety-five!”
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