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ANNUNCIATION
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
1100 Napa Valley Drive • Little Rock,AR • (501) 221-5300

WWW.GREEKFOODFEST.COM
MAY 16-17-18
 ANNUNCIATION
GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
1100 Napa Valley Drive • Little Rock • 501-221-5300
www.OrthodoxChurch.com
Rev. Dr. Nicholas J.Verdaris

All Are Welcome!

Divine Liturgy Church Services 10:00 a.m.

We are delighted to have you join us at the International Greek Food Festival of the
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. We hope that you will not only experience the exciting
food, festivities and culture, but will take a moment to learn about our faith. If you’ve never been
to an Orthodox Christian Church before, we encourage you to participate in one of our guided
tours to be conducted by our very own Rev. Dr. Nicholas Verdaris. But first, here are some things
that will help you understand our church and/or our Christian faith.

America’s Best-Kept Secret

Do you know that there are some 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide with more
than five million right here in the United States? It’s the second largest denomination in all
Christendom. Despite its size, relatively few Americans are aware of the Orthodox Church. It’s
America’s best-kept secret.
Our church aptly reflects America and is made up of men and women from around the
globe all witnessing to the Good News of Christ. The Annunciation is a vibrant parish that
adheres to Orthodox Christian principles which are concurrently Scriptural,Traditional, Apostolic
and Eucharistic.
 Entertainment
SCHEDULE
Friday, May 16, 2008
3:00 p.m. Music
4:30 p.m. Micro Greek Dancers
5:00 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
5:30 p.m. Dancers of India
6:00 p.m. McCafferty Irish Dancers
6:30 p.m. Dubkee Middle Eastern Dancers
7:00 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
7:30 p.m. O'Donovan School of
Irish Dance
8:00 p.m. Bailey Hefley
8:30 p.m. Bailey Hefley
9:00 p.m. Festival Closes
Saturday, May 17, 2008
12:00 p.m. LAAND
(Greek-American Live Ent.)
12:30 p.m. ANOUSH International
Dance Troupe
1:00 p.m. Dubkee Middle Eastern Dancers
1:30 p.m. Micro Greek Dancers
2:00 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
2:30 p.m. Russian Performers
3:00 p.m. Dancers of India
3:30 p.m. LAAND
(Greek-American Live Ent.)
4:00 p.m. Micro Greek Dancers
4:30 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
5:00 p.m. Grupo Enlace
(Mexican Folk Performers)
5:30 p.m. Dubkee Middle Eastern Dancers
6:00 p.m. LAAND
(Greek-American Live Ent.)
6:30 p.m. UALR Classical Guitar Ensemble
7:00 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
7:30 p.m. O'Donovan School of
Irish Dance
8:00 p.m. LAAND
(Greek-American Live Ent.)
8:30 p.m. LAAND
(Greek-American Live Ent.)
9:00 p.m. LAAND
(Greek-American Live Ent.)
Sunday, May 18, 2008
1:00 p.m. Dubkee Middle Eastern Dancers
1:30 p.m. Micro Greek Dancers
2:00 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
2:30 p.m. Russian Performers
3:00 p.m. Grupo Enlace
(Mexican Folk Performers)
3:30 p.m. Dubkee Middle Eastern Dancers
4:00 p.m. UALR Classical Guitar Ensemble
4:30 p.m. Greek American Folk
Dance Society
6:00 p.m. Festival Closes
 Y Though you can learn a lot about Orthodox
Christianity by hearing it described, it really must be seen
and experienced firsthand to be fully understood. And
perhaps there is no better place to see and experience
the heart of Orthodoxy than in its worship.
Let’s look at a few characteristics of Orthodox
worship which may be different from any of your past
experiences.

The Work of the People

The main Sunday morning worship service of the
Orthodox Church is called the Divine Liturgy. The term
Liturgy means, “work of the people.” Participation is the
key word here. The whole congregation is active in
worship, even the children. The Divine Liturgy is the
common act of prayer, worship, teaching and
communication of all those who constitute the Church.
In the Liturgy all are invited to participate, by grace, in the
life of Christ. It is through worship and service that we
thereby come to know Christ, the source of our hope.
Y What happened almost 2000 years ago becomes vital,
alive and contemporary to us in the Divine Liturgy.

The Physical Side of Being Spiritual

Since the times of the New Testament, Christians have believed that when worshipping
God, we who are earthbound enter by the spirit into “heavenly places.” In Orthodox worship,
we can step out of the pandemonium of time into the peace of eternity.Therefore, everything
in our worship has heaven as its point of reference.
But this heavenly focus by no means turns worship into a mental religion. In the
Orthodox Church, a human being coming before God involves the unity of soul and body.
Accordingly, worship calls for the action not only of the mind, the emotions and the will, but
also of the body with all its senses. So, as the Scriptures describe, in worship there are things
to see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Our whole being is to participate actively in the worship of
God.

Windows to Heaven
One of the first things you’ll probably notice as you enter the Annunciation is the icons
or pictures — images of Christ, the Virgin Mary with her Child, angels, Saint John the Baptist,
along with three brand new icons that have just recently been installed.
An icon (icon is a Bible word meaning, “image”) is a dramatic and constant reminder
that there is infinitely more to reality than what we see day by day on this earth. Icons
serve to illustrate the Bible as well as highlight the presence of heaven to us in our
worship. We don’t worship the icons, of course: worship is for God alone. But we do
use them as vital tools to draw near to God, His servants and the Truths of Christian faith,
and as such they have long been called “windows to heaven.” We hope you enjoyed this brief
glimpse into the Orthodox Church. For more detailed information, please visit our web site at
www.OrthodoxChurch.com or simply visit us on any given Sunday at 10:00am to behold a
dynamic 2000-year-old tradition come alive at the Annunciation in Little Rock.
Your
Support
Helps
Others
Money raised from the Greek Food Festival will benefit six deserving
charities, plus the Annunciation Scholarship Foundation and the church
building and grounds fund. The Annunciation family, volunteers and
charities gratefully acknowledge your generous support.

CareLink has a 29-year history as aging
specialists, connecting people to services
throughout the community and across the
nation. In 2007, CareLink helped nearly 18,000
people in our six-county area (Faulkner,
Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline).
CareLink helps homebound older people
continue to live in their own homes by
providing nourishment, in-home assistance
and companionship. A combination of
appropriate home care services amounts to
only a fraction of the cost of nursing home
care. Active older men and women wish to
spend their later years learning, growing,
staying fit and doing things for others;
CareLink offers them transportation, fitness,
recreational and educational opportunities, as
well as ways to volunteer. Caring for an older
spouse or parent can be challenging,
confusing, even overwhelming; we give family
caregivers the resources and support they
need to maintain their own lives while caring
for an older person. One of our free
services—information and assistance—is also
one of our most important.The best first call
to make for answers on aging is to CareLink,
501-372-5300 or 800-482-6359. More
information about CareLink services is
available at www.care-link.org
LTCare Ministries, founded in 1986, is located
in the historic Central High neighborhood of
Little Rock, Arkansas, and is involved in
Christian community development. Our goal is
to empower and equip indigenous inner city
leaders and workers to improve the
community spiritually, physically, socially and
economically. For more information or
volunteer opportunities call 501-374-8477 or
visit our web site at www.lovetruthcare.org
The mission of Parents and Friends of
Children and Adults, Inc., is to operate a facility
that will provide affordable lodging in a
homelike setting for cancer patients and
parents of premature infants being cared for
at the UAMS Medical Center and to provide
a cancer support center where education,
fellowship and nurturing can take place in a
supportive atmosphere. For more information
visit our website at http://guesthouse.uams.edu

Centers for Youth and Families is a private, not-
for-profit agency providing the most
comprehensive array of behavioral health care
in Arkansas through specialized prevention,
intervention and treatment services for
children, adolescents and their families. Centers
for Youth and Families annually serves more
than 8,000 children and family members
through its commitment to healthy children,
families and communities. Its programs include
residential treatment services for children and
youth with serious emotional or behavioral
problems, day treatment services in specialized
classroom programs, outpatient counseling and
school-based services, the Parent Center /
Community Education, therapeutic foster care,
the Dyslexia Center, juvenile services for
adjudicate delinquent youth and their families,
youth emergency shelter, the Shepherd’s Ranch,
emergency services and case management. For
more information, please call 501-666-8686 or
visit its web site at www.youthandfamilies.org
In answer to the great need in Arkansas for
access to medical care for the uninsured, the
AR Medical Society launched the Arkansas
Health Care Access Foundation, Inc.,
(AHCAF), a statewide non-profit program that
would recruit volunteer physicians, along with
other medical professionals, to donate office
visits and other care to qualified, referred
Arkansans. Over the past 18 years, the
AHCAF program has grown to include
volunteer physicians of all types, pharmacies,
pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Pfizer,
Johnson and Johnson, and Blansett, dentists,
hospitals, podiatrists, and Advanced Practice
Nurses, (APN’s). All in all, nearly 2,000 medical
professionals statewide donate care through
the program. In addition, since Medicaid and
Medicare are not able to offer dental services
for adults, AHCAF added a dental program
(Donated Dental Services, DDS) targeting the
elderly, disabled, and medically compromised
who need comprehensive dental treatment.
Through DDS, dentists donate the treatment,
and dental laboratories donate dentures,
partials, crowns, bridges, and other needed lab
work. Thousands of needy Arkansans have
been able to receive crucial medical and dental
care through these programs. AHCAF has
been recognized as the 2008 Martin Luther
King Commission Non-Profit of the Year, and is
one of only 4 states nationwide to develop this
type of program for the uninsured. Please call
1-800-950-8233, or visit our website at:
www.ahcaf.org for more information.
Easter Seals Arkansas is a non-
profit health and human
services agency dedicated to
helping children and adults with
disabilities and special needs
gain greater independence.
Easter Seals provides more than 17 different
programs across the state of Arkansas to meet
the varying needs of people with disabilities and
their families. These comprehensive services
provide a continuum of care — from birth to
aging adult — and focus on the family as a
whole. Today, thousands of Arkansans with
disabilities lead improved lives because of the
high quality programs for children, vocational
training and employment services for adults, and
medical rehabilitation services offered by Easter
Seals. For more information, please call
501-227-3600 or visit the web site at
www.ar.easter-seals.org
Community Connections was established to
help make a difference in the lives of children
and families within our Arkansas community. At
Community Connections, we believe children
are our most precious resource. It is our goal
to offer quality, compassionate programs that
provide support and training to families, and
encourage children and adolescents to reach
their full potential. Our programs include The
Autism Resource Center of Arkansas, dedicated
to serving children and young adults with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder, their family
members, and the professionals who work with
them; ACTS Jr. (Acting Creates Therapeutic
Success), a program to integrate children and
adolescents with and without special needs
through the use of the performing arts; and
Triumph Soccer, an adapted community soccer
program designed for children with special
needs. For more information, please call
501.329.5459 or visit our website at
www.communityconnectionsar.org
 Beginners Guide to Ordering
Butter cookie rolled in crushed almonds with an apricot
Almond Jewel
center
Baklava (pronounced “bahk-lah-VAH”)
More than 40 layers of filo dough brushed with butter
and layered with nuts and spices, then drizzled with honey
syrup
Calamari (pronounced “cah-lah-MAH-ree”)
Battered and deep-fried squid rings served with a tangy
dipping sauce
Chocolate Baklava (pronounced “bahk-lah-VAH”)
More than 40 layers of filo dough brushed with butter
and layered with chocolate chunks, nuts and spices, then
drizzled with honey syrup
Souvlaki (pronounced “soo-VLAH-kee”)
Choice of tender chicken or pork tenderloin marinated
in olive oil and a blend of Greek seasonings, grilled to
mouthwatering perfection, and served on a skewer with
a slice of pita bread
Spanakopita (pronounce “spa-nah-KOH-pee-tah”)
Delicate filo dough brushed with butter and layered with
a filling of feta cheese, spinach and herbs
Vanilla-flavored frozen yogurt topped with baklava
Sundae in Athens
sprinkles
Tiropeta (pronounced “tee-ROH-pee-tah”)
Filo triangles stuffed with a blend of three cheeses and
spices

Falafel Wrap (pronounced “fah-LAH-full”)

Chicken quarters smothered in spices and lemon juice,
Grecian-Style Baked Chicken Dinner
baked ‘til it’s tender and juicy, and served with sides of rice
pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread
Spicy fried patties of ground chickpeas served in a flat
“wrap” with diced tomato, onions and lemony tahinneh
(pronounced “tah-HEE-ney”) sauce, a tasty sesame-based
dressing

Lettuce, onions, feta cheese and Greek olives tossed with Hummus (pronounced “HOO-mus”)
Greek Salad
Pete’s Famous Salad Dressing, a vinegar-and-oil based Thick and tangy chick pea dip, served with pita bread
dressing, and served with pita bread
Tabbouleh (pronounced “tah-BOO-ley”)
Tossed cracked wheat and parsley salad
Gyros Sandwich (pronounced "YEAR-os")
Blend of lamb, beef and seasonings, seared and stuffed in
a pita topped with diced tomatoes, onions and tzatziki Sauteed sliced beef and onions stuffed in a warm pita
Steak in a Pita
(pronounced za-ZEE-kee), a savory yogurt sauce loaded
with garlic and cucumbers

Kourambiethes (pronounced “koo-rahm-bee-EH-thes”)

Delicate, buttery almond powdered sugar cookies

Sliced roasted lamb served with Greek-style vegetables,

Lamb Dinner
oven-roasted potatoes, Greek olives, feta cheese and pita
bread

Loukanika (pronounced “loo-KAH-nee-kah”)

Greek grilled sausages

Pastitsio (pronounced “pas-TEET-see-oh”)

Long macaroni layered with seasoned ground beef,
topped with a thick cheese sauce

Pasta Flora (pronounced “PAH-sta FLOOR-ah”)

Buttery shortbread cookie with strawberry filling and a
lattice top

Sourota (pronounced “soo-roh-TAH”)

A spice, nut and filo-rolled pastry resembling a hollow log,
which is lightly dipped in honey syrup
2008 Entertainment Schedule

Great entertainment all weekend long!

While you’re munching away on all your goodies, enjoy hours of
toe-tapping music and fun. There’s something for everyone
happening on stage at the Greek Food Festival. So gather up a
sampling of mouthwatering foods and grab a seat for a great time!

Bailey Hefley, up-and-coming Nashville artist

Bailey Hefley is 16 years old and a junior at Pulaski Academy. Bailey
spends most of her time doing something involving music, whether it
be singing or playing the guitar and piano. But, in her spare time she
loves barrel racing and other outdoor activities. Bailey sang before she
could walk… she would sit at the family piano, play and sing, “Jesus
Loves Me” in this really deep, low voice. Music is definitely her passion.
Living on a farm in Arkansas, Bailey began performing around town as
early as age 8, at festivals, fairs, and contests. At age 16 she sang the
National Anthem for more than 80,000 people at the Arkansas/USC
game. Bailey has been exposed to just about every style of music but
country is her love and her niche. While her sound is country, her style has been influenced
by many male and female artists of various genres. She has a really hard time “not” singing…
she sings all of the time, even while doing her homework. Bailey is working with Nashville
producer, Bobby Pinson. Pinson wrote the Sugarland #1 h it “Want To”, Trent Tomlinson’s
current single,“One Wing in the Fire” and his own hit,“Don’t Ask Me How I Know.” Recording
in Nashville is a lot of hard work. She has to juggle her school work and extra curricular
activities while making many trips to Nashville. Finding enough time to study is a challenge but
she has managed to maintain straight A’s. Bailey has opened for Hank Williams, Jr., Larry Gatlin,
Hot Apple Pie,Trent Tomlinson,The Wreckers and Jason Michael Carroll.

McCafferty School of Irish Dance

The McCafferty School of Irish Dance has been
entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. It is
directed by Judy McCafferty who has been trained
and certified under the guidelines and regulations of
the Irish Dance Commision in Dublin, Ireland. The
school has been headquartered in Arkansas for the
past seven years. The troupe is made up of children
and adults who share a love for Irish music and
dance. We take great pride in the competitive
accomplishments of these dedicated individuals.
Classes are held in Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Little
Rock.
2008 Entertainment Schedule

LAAND
Laand is a Greek/American Duo that offers great music and
entertainment. Andreas has played both lead guitar and bouzouki
with various groups in Athens, Greece, and across the United States
and Canada. Laura-Anna is both a singer and a dancer, and has been
entertaining people all over Texas and Louisiana for many years.They
were married in 2002 and formed the group LAAND a short time
later. Since that time, they have been thrilling audiences with their
performances.

Anoush International Dance Troupe

Anoush is a Fayetteville-based international dance troupe which
enjoys sharing dances of other countries with their audiences, using
authentic music, costuming and styling of the nation being showcased.
Anoush will be presenting a set of dances from Bulgaria for this year's
Festival. The group is available for performances in and around the
state of Arkansas and is on the Arkansas Arts Council's Arts on Tour
Roster.

ON THE MENU
Everyone knows the best
part of the Greek Food
Festival is eating. So hurry on
down for a scrumptious
medley of Middle Eastern,
Greek and Romanian dishes.
Here’s a taste of the
complete dinners and a la
carte items being served at
this year’s festival:
Greek
• Calamari
• Grecian-Style Baked
Chicken Dinner
• Greek Salad
• Gyros Sandwich
• Loukanika
• Pastitsio
• Savory Lamb Dinner
• Souvlaki (K-bob)
• Spanakopita
• Tiropeta
• Sundae in Athens
THE DRIVE-THRU
IS OPEN!
Running throughout the
festival, the drive-thru will
offer a limited menu.
Choose from Greek
chicken dinner platter or
gyros platter, baklava or
assorted pastry plates.
Middle Eastern
• Falafel Wrap
• Steak Wrap
• Hummus
• Tabbouleh
INDOOR OLD
WORLD MARKET
Grocery
Take home a taste of all the
great foods you’ve found at
the Greek Food Festival by
stopping by the Grocery.
You’ll find practically everything
you’ll need to create your
own authentic Greek meals.
Frozen “Dinners-to-Go”
Including generous pans of
pastitsio (long macaroni
layered with seasoned
ground beef, topped with a
thick cheese sauce) and
appetizers, like tiropeta
(cheese puffs), spanakopita
(spinach cheese puffs), black
bean hummus and red
pepper hummus.
Pastries
Sample our sweet confections
right on the spot or take
home a variety, all lovingly
prepared by our very own
members based on time-
honored recipes.
• Baklava
• Kourambiethes
• Rich Butter Cookies
• Sourota
• Pasta Flora
• Chocolate Baklava
• Almond Jewel
• Josehind
CHRISTMAS
PASTRIES
Make Christmas extra
special this year with pastries
from the Annunciation. To
order, visit our website at
www.ChristmasPastries.com
or call 221-5300.
 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, May 16
Russian Collectibles
Russian gifts fit for a czar!
Discover the exotic handiwork
of Russian artisans in myriad
forms. Hand-painted eggs and
ornaments, wood carvings
and papier-mache boxes with
exquisite scenes are among
the treasures offered. And
perhaps the most familiar and
popular is the Russian nesting
doll, known as the Matryoshka,
a Russian folk craft dating
back to the 1890s.
Stavriana Jewelry
Distinctive jewelry crafted in
Greece and around the
world. Delight in original
designs with a wide selection
of bracelets, crosses, pendants
and necklaces in sterling
silver. This unique collection
of fine jewelry is created
especially to be treasured.
Greek Market
Beautiful jewelry from
Greece, fisherman hats and
much, much more.
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18
Coffee Beanery Bar
Indulge yourself in a steaming
cup of fresh-roasted coffee
or espresso, or try a refreshing
frozen smoothie in a number
of yummy flavors.
And Much More!
The Market will be offering
even more exceptional items
this year carefully selected and
imported from Russia, Syria AGAPE CHURCH,
and Greece. Stop by and 701 Napa Valley Drive
discover something wonderful!
ASBURY UNITED
ENTERTAINMENT METHODIST
While you’re munching away on CHURCH,
all your goodies, enjoy hours of 1700 Napa Valley Drive
toe-tapping music and fun.
There’s something for everyone
happening on the main stage of FELLOWSHIP
the Greek Food Festival. So
gather up a sampling of our BIBLE CHURCH,
mouthwatering foods and grab 12601 Hinson Road
a seat for a great time on stage!
Slated on the entertainment
schedule this year are:
• Greek-American
Folkdance Society
• Grupo Enlace Mexican
Folkloric Performers
• Dubkeh Middle
Eastern Dancers
• O’Donovan’s School of
Irish Dancing
• “Micro” Greek Dancers
• Dances of India
CHURCH TOURS
You might want to take a break from
all the festivities by visiting the church
which will be open to the public
throughout the weekend, with guided
tours to be conducted by the Rev. Dr.
Nicholas Verdaris. You’ll have an
exceptional opportunity to learn
about the history and traditions of the
Orthodox Christian faith. Guided tours
are set for 3p.m., 5p.m. and 7p.m. Friday;
2p.m., 5p.m. and 7p.m. Saturday; and
1p.m. and 3p.m. Sunday.
THE KIDS TENT
More Fun for Kids
The Centers for Youth and Families will
set up a mountain of fun, like frame
making, face painting, and a candy walk.
And we know how finicky kids can be
about what they’ll eat, so we’ll be
serving grilled hot dogs and nachos,
too. Plus this year we’ve added even
more fun attractions, including some
super-fun rides and games.

GETTING TO THE GREEK FOOD FEST

From I-430 South
Exit off Rodney Parham Road and Turn Right (Chili’s Restaurant will be on
the right). Stay on Rodney Parham for 1/2 mile. Continue going straight on
Rodney Parham, which will turn, into Hinson Road. Stay on Hinson for 1/2 of
a mile.Turn Left on Napa Valley Drive at the stop light. Go about 1 mile on
Napa Valley Drive until you come to the first stop light at St. Charles
Boulevard. The Church will be on your right hand side.

From I-30 East (Airport / Sheridan)

Exit onto I-630 West (follow directions below)

From Downtown: get on I-630 West

Continue on I –630 West until it ends at the stop light. Continue straight
through the stop light crossing Shackleford Road on to Chenal Parkway. Go
for about 1/2 mile and then turn right on Bowman Road (Best Buy Store on
Right hand side). Stay on Bowman Curve for about 1/2 a mile, you will cross
West Markham Street. Bowman Road will turn into Napa Valley Drive. Stay
on Napa Valley Drive for another 1/2 mile, you will pass a couple of
apartment complexes on the right and left sides of Napa Valley Drive.You
will come to a stop light at St. Charles Blvd.The Church will be on the left
corner of Napa Valley Drive and St. Charles Boulevard.

Printable maps can be found online at

WWW.GREEKFOODFEST.COM