William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-10-01 / 10. szám
Magyar Matters Members of the Hungarian Scouts Color Guard display the flags of the U.S. and Hungary during the singing of the National Anthem as part of Hungarian Heritage Nite at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio. Minor league baseball dub hosts major Hungarian celebration by Richard E. Sarosi EASTLAKE, OH - The Lake County Captains, the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, celebrated Hungarian Heritage Nite Aug. 29 at Classic Park in Eastlake. It was a great way for Hungarians in the area to get together in a fun and unique setting in appreciation of one of the largest ethnic groups in Northeastern Ohio. The WPA was recognized for its support of the event with a message on the stadium video board. The event drew 475 individuals of Hungarian descent, including many members of Branch 14 Cleveland and Branch 28 Youngstown, as well as members of Cleveland-area Hungarian churches and organizations. The Magyar Himnusz and Star- Spangled Banner were performed by the Little Hungarian Chorus. Dancers from the Csardas Dance Group performed selected dances on the field after the game. Hungarian fans were invited down to the field to parade around the stadium behind members of the Hungarian Scouts Color Guard. It was amazing to see the large number of Hungarians walking around the perimeter of the baseball field behind the American and Hungarian flags waving proudly in the evening breeze. The evening included Hungarian music played on the loud speakers before the game and an exhibition of Hungarian artifacts provided by several area Hungarian organizations, including the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeast Ohio, the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Museum, the Hungarian Cultural Garden and the Hungarian Heritage Museum of Fairport Harbor. Fans also enjoyed a Hungarian wine tasting and a strudel eating contest. The concession stands offered Hungarian dishes-stuffed cabbage, sausage and strudel—along with hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jacks and other baseball staples. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, and the fireworks display scheduled to take place after the game was cancelled. Due to the success of the event, a second Hungarian Heritage Nite is being planned to take place in June 2010. Organizers are expecting the second Hungarian celebration will attract even more Magyars to the baseball park to celebrate their heritage and share their wonderful ethnic traditions and culture. WPA vice chairman named honorary chair of annual ball DETROIT - The Hungarian Arts Club of Detroit recently announced that Barbara A. House, vice chairman of the WPA Board of Directors, has been named as honorary chairperson of the 52nd Annual Hungarian White Rose Ball. The debutante ball, which presents young ladies of Hungarian descent, will be held at the historic Dearborn Inn ballroom in Dearborn, Mich., on Feb. 6,2010. During the ball, the Arts Club will recognize Mrs. House for her contributions to the Hungarian heritage. The Club will also present a scholarship award to a college student majoring in any of the fine arts. For more information about becoming a debutante, applying for a scholarship or acquiring tickets for the Ball, please contact the Arts Club via email at Hungarianartsclub@ hotmail.com. Grape harvest dance to be held Oct. 18 FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH ~ The Hungarian Reformed Church of Fairport Harbor will be sponsoring a Grape Harvest Dance on Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Lake Metroparks-Painesville Township Community Hall, 1025 Hardy Road, Painesville-onthe-Lake, Ohio. The event will feature Hungarian food, door prizes and music by Roy Gelonese and the Hungarians. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and $3.50 for children 13 and older. For more information, call 440-352-3048 or 440-357-5203. William Penn Life, October 2009 9
