PLEASE JOIN US IN A TRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 PLACE: GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD 50 TAFT SREET COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND TIME: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY TOURS OF THE MUSEUM 2:00 PM-PROGRAM AND SALUTE TO THE GENERAL 2:30 PM-COMPLIMENTARY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS  SPONSORED BY THE NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD ASSOC. Visit us at <a href="http://www.nathanaelgreenehomestead.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.nathanaelgreenehomestead.org</a>  For further information please contact: <a href="mailto:bwricar@cox.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">bwricar@cox.net</a> or <a href="mailto:nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com</a>  he  Nathanael Greene Homestead Assoc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit

PLEASE JOIN US IN A TRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL

DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014 PLACE: GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD

50 TAFT SREET COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND

TIME: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY TOURS OF THE MUSEUM

2:00 PM-PROGRAM AND SALUTE TO THE GENERAL 2:30 PM-COMPLIMENTARY LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

SPONSORED BY THE NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD ASSOC. Visit us at <a href="http://www.nathanaelgreenehomestead.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.nathanaelgreenehomestead.org</a>  For further information please contact: <a href="mailto:bwricar@cox.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">bwricar@cox.net</a> or <a href="mailto:nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com</a>  he  Nathanael Greene Homestead Assoc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit

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40th ANNUAL “3-Day” CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th
Location: Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation on the parish grounds
175 Oaklawn Avenue, Route 5, Cranston, RI. 
The Cranston Greek Festival, marks the “Official End of Summer in Rhode Island™”.
The Festival is held under the “Big Tents”, rain or shine.
Admission is FREE.
2026 GREEK FESTIVAL TIMES:
 Friday, September 11 5 PM – 10 PM
 Saturday, September 12 12 Noon – 10 PM
 Sunday, September 13 12 Noon – 8 PM
 
Greek Food: 
Guests sample a wide variety of Greek food including roast lamb, Greek-style chicken, souvlaki (skewered pork or chicken), pastitsio (delectable “Greek Lasagna”), spanakopita (“spinach pie”) tiropita (“cheese pie”). 
 
Many of our guests tell us we serve Rhode Island’s Best GYROS. Come and judge for yourself! 
 
Our pastry booth offers hand-made Greek pastries prepared by teams of our own parishioners, including our famous Baklava, Galaktoboureko and Rice Pudding. 
 
The pastry selection also includes karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake), kourabiedes (Wedding Cookies), koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookies), and melomakarona (Honey Cookies). 
 
And don’t forget to try our Loukoumades!!! 
Loukoumádes (λουκουμάδες) is a staple of Greek eating, especially in the south of Greece, and is a popular street food served with a combination of honey, cinnamon, and walnuts.

Entertainment &amp; Culture:
Greek Dancing Performances by Odyssey Dance Troupe 
Friday Night – 7 PM 
Saturday - 4 PM and 7 PM 
Sunday Afternoon – 3 PM &amp; 6 PM
These performances are wildly popular, and feature dances from mainland Greece and the Greek Islands. 
Live Greek musicwill be performed throughout the event. 
Spontaneous, impromptu Greek Dancing breaks out constantly during the entire 3-Day, Cranston Greek Festival. 
Everyone is invited to join in these dances.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for the complete schedule of entertainment, religious services and cultural presentations.
Learn About The Eastern (“Greek”) Orthodox Church 
The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the world’s oldest and richest Christian faith traditions.Our Church Tours offer the chance to learn about the Greek “Eastern” Orthodox Christian Church — the second largest Christian communion in the world; with a global following of more than 250 million people. 
 
Church Tours Schedule (30 minutes)
Friday - 8 PM
Saturday - 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM
Sunday - 2 PM, and 4 PM
Additional Cranston Greek Festival Attractions:
Imported items, some from Greece, including jewelry, souvenirs, and clothing. 
Pets: 
For the safety of our guests, pets are not permitted at the Cranston GreekFestival. Service animals are allowed.

Would You Like More Information?
Contact the church office at (401) 942-4188, visit the church’s website at <a href="https://www.annunciationri.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.annunciationri.org</a>, or visit “Cranston Greek Festival” on Facebook.
Visit our Facebook page - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/CranstonGreekFestival</a>
FREE Parking: 
Free parking is available on the neighborhood streets.
Additional parking is available at Cranston West High School. 
Free Parking shuttle buses run continuously, from Cranston West High School VIA CURTIS STREET.Some handicapped parking is available on the church grounds. 
The parking lot shuttle buses run all three days of the Festival, until 30 minutes AFTER CLOSING, each day.

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