FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:

Elizabeth Papaslis

Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England, Inc. (FHASNE)

Telephone/Fax: 617.507.6444

mail@fhasne.com

www.fhasne.com

FHANSE ANNOUNCES THE HELLENIC EXPO OF NEW ENGLAND      

Brookline, MA: On Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the first Hellenic Expo of New England, organized by FHASNE will take place at the Maliotis Cultural Center, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA.

The Hellenic Expo will feature exhibitors showcasing Greek local & international businesses and more, including: food industry, wine & spirits, music, Greek art, jewelry, icons, films books, travel & tourism, and other goods and services.

"We are planning for a great show with several exciting products,” said Vasilios “Bill” Kafkas, FHASNE President.  "This year's event is about bringing together a variety of Greek businesses and goods, and sharing them with the community-at-large.   We invite everyone to join us, sample products, and see, learn, and get a taste of Greece!” 

Please join the Greek-American community and special guests as we kick off this event at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maliotis Cultural Center, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA. 

The event is open to the general public and admission is free.

For additional information on the Hellenic Expo, contact FHASNE.

ABOUT FHASNE   Founded in 1982, the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. It is an umbrella organization of over forty Hellenic-American associations, representing thousands of individuals in the community. FHASNE seeks to preserve and promote the Hellenic culture and heritage, and to support the Hellenic-American community through cultural programming, education, as well as supporting philanthropic activities throughout the Hellenic community. 

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