By Ann Milkovich
YOUNGSTOWN, OH – The Circle of Serbian Sisters of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church will hold their annual Night in Belgrade on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The event will take place at the Serbian Memorial Hall, located at 54 Laird Avenue in Youngstown.
The evening will begin with a mezze table and buffet dinner from 5:30 to 7 pm. Featured foods include Serbian stuffed cabbage, chicken, sausage with peppers and onions, mashed potatoes, Serbian rice pilaf, green beans, salad, and dessert. The cost is: $45 for adults, $20 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under age 5. Reservations can be made by calling Carrie Antalocy at 330.518.0067 by October 26th.
Entertainment for the evening will include dinner and dancing music by Zabava Orchestra from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Entertainment featuring traditional Serbian kolo dancing will be performed by Folklore Association Tradicija from Akron, Ohio. The choreographer/instructor is Vinka Zoric. The festive evening will also showcase a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle.
Funds raised from Night in Belgrade will be used to help renovate the kitchen of the parish home and to purchase kitchen equipment for the Serbian Memorial Hall.
The Circle of Serbian Sisters organization of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church is 97 years old, founded by eight Serbian women in 1927. The initial work of these women led to the purchase of the land where the church now stands. During the last 97 years, the women have purchased items for the church and the parish home and it is the hope of the organization to continue to support the church for many more years.
Night in Belgrade Committee, pictured above from left to right:
Ann Milkovich- Chairman
Carrie Antalocy- Reservations
Lyn Krispinsky- Refreshments
Nikki Martin- Kitchen
Joann Mitovich- Desserts
Barbara Rogich- Mezze Table
Committee Chairmen not pictured include:
Denise Evanovich, Myra Mirich, Ruby Peltz, and Mickie Stankich