On Rogers Cable 22, 12:00 noon. This month's highlight: Christmas special. Repeats on Tues. Jan. 7 at 5:30 PM. Producer: Stanley Klosevych. Host: Irena Bell.

. 6 PM. $25 adults, $12.50 14 yrs and under. Orthodox Cathedral, 1000 Byron Avenue. By reservation only to Margret Kopala 722-1372.

. Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Cocktails at 5:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM. Door prizes and entertainment. Dance until 1:00 AM. DJ music by Peter Zabchuck. Adults - $40, Students $20, Children under 13 $10. Table reservations available for groups. Tickets available from Michael Reshitnyk, 728-4923, Fr. Okhrimtchouk, 728-0856, Buduchnist Credit Union, 911A Carling Ave., (613) 722-7075.

. 7:30 PM. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Contact: UCC President Marta Wynnyckyj 523-7654.

"Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus and Joanne Kolomyjec perform a unique evening of marvellous music. Led by Chorus Master Laurence Ewashko, the chorus shines the spotlight on some of opera's most accessible music". Centrepointe Theater, (Baseline and Woodroffe).

Church in the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull. Divine liturgy (Ukrainian-English) at 11:00 AM. At noon, a procession from the church leads to the Ottawa River, where under a 3-metre cross of ice the Great Water Blessing service will be celebrated, led by Fr. Onuferko of the Sheptytsky Institute. For a pass for free admission to the Museum for the Divine Liturgy, call the Sheptytsky Institute: 236-1393 (ext. 2332). The outdoor Water Blessing service is open to everyone. Contact: Tel. (613) 236-1393 (ext.2652). Fax. 782-3026 www.ustpaul.ca/Sheptytsky.htm

Mr. Ewashko, Chorus Master, gives a one-hour lecture on the relevance of opera to his profession. Sponsor: Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild. $10. 7 PM. Room 156, National Library, 395 Wellington St.

Special guests: Members of the Ukrainian Students' Club (SUSK) at Carlton & Ottawa Universities. Royal Oak, after7:30 PM (Corner of Hawthorne & Colonel By, at Pretoria Bridge).

Guest speaker: Sylvie Tremblay, about the creation of the new Canadian Genealogy Centre at the new combined ministry of the National Archives and National Library. 7:30 PM, at the Ukrainian Catholic hall, 952 Green Valley Cresc. UCC-NCR web site: http://www.geocities.com/uggncr/

. The opportunity to paint your own ceramic pot or plate in the Trypillian style under professional guidance. Firing of pot included, and a talk on Trypillian culture by Volodymyr Katrushenko. Sponsored by UCPBA-Ottawa. For info / to register call Tatiana Martschenko: 744-5127

National Gallery of Canada. Continues until May 4, 2003.

Paint your own ceramic pot or plate in the Trypillian style. Talk on Trypillian culture by Volodymyr Katrushenko. Sponsored by UCPBA. 9AM - 1:00PM. Supplies: ceramic pieces, paint, firing $10 - $20. Session: Students $10; UCPBA members $10; Non-Members $15. Catholic Hall, 952 Green Valley Cresc. To register, call Tatiana Martschenko: 744-5127

Rogers Cable 22, 12:00 noon. Highlights: 'In Memoriam: The Rt. Hon. Ramon Hnatyshyn'; the UCPBA Scholarship and Awards Dinner; Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Repeats onTues. Feb. 4, 5:30 PM. Producer: Stanley Klosevych. Host: Irena Bell.

(Series: First steps in Canada). Presenters from HRDC, World Skill, and Action 2001. 6:30 PM. Free admission. Sponsored by the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 1000 Byron Ave.

. 7:30 PM. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Contact: UCC President Marta Wynnyckyj 523-7654.

The Sheptytsky Institute invites you to a public lecture by His Beatitude, Lubomyr Cardinal Husar, Head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, on The Eastern Catholic churches and the future of East-West ecumenism (in English). Reception follows. 7:00PM. Saint Paul University amphitheatre. Free admission. Contact: Rev. Andrew Onuferko, (613) 236-1393 (ext. 2652), www.ustpaul.ca/Sheptytsky.htm

Famous Ukrainian singer and Member of the Parliament of Ukraine, Oksana Bilozir, together with her band and dancers, in her North American Concert Tour. Tickets: $25, students $20, children under ten free, available at: (613) 725-0564, 842-4782, 567-5893, 820-8993 and at the door. Coffee and refreshments will be available at the bar. 7:30 PM. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

The Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa presents the fifth 'Ambassador's Lecture'. Dr. Yuri Scherbak, Ambassador of Ukraine, will speak on Ukraine and the Challenge of Globalization. Public lecture. Senate Room (083), Tabaret Hall, 119 Waller St., University campus. 7:30 PM Free admission. Contact: Chair Coordinator Irena Bell (613) 562-5800 x3692. E-mail: ukrain@uottawa.ca

Dinner 4:30-8 PM. Karaoke 7-10 PM. Adults $12, Students $10, Children under ten $6. Ukrainian Orthodox auditorium, 1000 Byron Ave. For tickets call Fr. Ihor 728-0856, or purchase at the door.

Topic: 'The Arms and the Man: Ramon Hnatyshyn'. Dr Jenny Dutchak will talk about her contribution to the coat of arms of the late Governor General as well as her recollections of him. Ted Lomatski will give a brief outline of Classmates and other sources for information. 7:30 PM, Ukrainian Catholic hall, 952 Green Valley Cresc.

, under the patronage of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Ottawa (KYK). Performances by Ukrainian schoolchildren, the men's choir, & actor Oleh Belkin. Refreshments following the concert. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

At midnight because of telethon. Repeats onTues. March 4, 5:30 PM. Ottawa's 'Ukrainian Profile' TV Program, Rogers Cable 22. 'In Memoriam: The Rt. Hon. Ramon Hnatyshyn's trip to Ukraine; and interview with Senator Raynell Andreychuk'; Producer: S. Klosevych. Host: I. Bell.

Prof. Olga Andriewsky, Chair, Dept. of History, Trent University, delivers the 17th annual Ivan Franko Memorial Lecture, on Becoming Invisible: Ukrainians and the Construction of Russian National Identity in the 19th-early 20th c., exploring how the strange 'disappearance' of the Ukrainians in 19th c. Russia shaped modern political discourse on Ukraine. Sponsored by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa, and the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association of Ottawa (UCPBA-O). Room 257, Arts Hall, 70 Laurier St. E., Univ. of Ottawa campus. Public lecture, in English. Free admission.

but come & go as you want! UCPBA Pub Night. Special Guest: Suzie Hunchuck, an architectural historian who has recently moved to Ottawa. She did her thesis on the architecture of the Ottawa Ukrainian Farmer-Labour Temple. At the Royal Oak Pub, Colonel By Dr. at Pretoria Bridge. For more info call: Borys Gengalo 744-8367.

. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave. Contact: UCC President Marta Wynnyckyj 523-7654.

. $38 + tax + $15 supplies. Holy Trinity School. Catholic School Board. For information, contact: 228-3338.

Topic: 'The Arms and the Man: Ramon Hnatyshyn'. Dr Jenny Dutchak will talk about her contribution to the coat of arms of the late Governor General as well as her recollections of him. Also the video In Memoriam: Ramon John Hnatyshyn, produced and introduced by Stanley Klosevych. New Members and the curious always welcome! Ukrainian Catholic hall, 952 Green Valley Cresc. As part of the awareness of things Ukrainian in the Ottawa area, the Ukrainian Genealogy Group is adding information and links to its website at http://www.geocities.com/uggncr/ottawa.html . If you would like your organisation added, or if you are aware of any other Ukrainian resources, please send an e-mail to uggncr@canada.com or fax 613.248.5080.

. $38 + tax + $17 supplies. Continuing Education Centre. Catholic School Board. For information, contact: 228-3338.

. $38 + tax + $15-$17 supplies. At both Holy Trinity School & Continuing Ed. Centre. Catholic School Board. For information, contact: 228-3338.

Live entertainment. Dinner 4:30 - 8:30 PM. Adults $ 12, Students/Seniors $ 10, Children 10& under $ 6. Please come and enjoy our dinner. Tickets at the door or call Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk to reserve a ticket. Ukr. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave, 728-0856

Repeats onTues. April 8, 5:30 PM. Ottawa's 'Ukrainian Profile' TV Program, Rogers Cable 22. Highlights: Further 'In Memoriam: The Rt. Hon. Ramon Hnatyshyn'.

, with Members of Parliament A. Telegdi (Liberal), J. Wasylycia-Leis (NDP), & Lynne Yelich (Alliance). Naturalized Canadians are at risk of having their citizenship revoked ! Organized by the UCPBA.. Lobby, National Library & Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St. Organizer: Modest Cmoc. Info: Borys Gengalo 744-8367

. Lunch will be available. Orthodox Cathedral Hall. 1000 Byron Ave.

. 1000 Byron Ave.

. "Elizaveta has just emigrated from Ukraine to - she thinks - a better life in Hungary. She is mistaken ..." The Guardian: "One of the best films of 2001". English sub-titles. Admission fee. Canadian Film Institute, National Library & Archives Auditorium, 395 Wellington St.

. St. John the Baptist Shrine. Contact: Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund, Julia Woychyshyn 733-7000.

. Topic: Ukraine - Visiting and Genealogy. Consul Illia Oliinyk, Consulate of Ukraine, on various types of visas & requirements. Also, Second Secretary, Larysa Gerasko, Embassy of Ukraine, on obtaining documents and finding relatives in Ukraine. There will be a question period. Ukrainian Catholic Hall, 952 Green Valley Dr.

, with Opposition Immigration Critic Diane Ablonczy, MP, sponsored by Canadian Alliance Constituency Assoc. Ottawa West-Nepean. Orthodox Hall 1000 Byron. Free admission. For info contact Margret Kopala 722-1372.

. Artist Ihor Andriyiv's exhibit "Moods of Ottawa". Exhibit & sale of these paintings from April 24 to June 2. Bagel Shop, 1321 Wellington St. 722-8753.

Repeats Tues. May 6, 5:30 PM. Ottawa's 'Ukrainian Profile' TV Program, Rogers Cable 22. Highlights: Cardinal Huzar; Famine commemoration. Producer: Stanley Klosevych. Host: Irena Bell.

invites you for a Spilne Sviachene Dinner, following the Divine Liturgy. $ 7 per adult; children 15 years and younger, free of charge. At the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Auditorium, 1000 Byron Ave. Contact: Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk 728-0856.

Sponsored by the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. Contact: Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk 728-0856. Location: Orthodox Cathedral Auditorium, 1000 Byron Ave

Mr. Yushchenko was the Prime Minister of Ukraine and before that a Governor of the National Bank. He is now the leader of the largest faction in Ukraine's Parliament, "Nasha Ukraina". The lecture, on the topic of Ukraine's foreign policy, is organized by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa. Reception co-sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (Ottawa branch). Location: Alumni Auditorium, Jock-Turcot University Centre, 85 University, University of Ottawa campus. Contact: Irena Bell, Chair Coordinator, 562-5800 ext. 3692.

The best kobasa from around Canada, and Ukrainian beer! Guest Speaker: Ihor Iskra, on Saving the Dnipro. Ihor is a Ukrainian engineer completing his PhD at the University of Ottawa, who has worked for almost a decade on a Canadian-sponsored Dnipro watershed management project. Admission: UCPBA(O) members: $8; others: $12. For advance tickets, call Irene Wolanskyj: (613) 237-5094. Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

Freshly made varenyky, holubtsi, borshch and dessert. Live Entertainment by musician and comedian George Kokich. Adults $ 12, Students $ 10, Children 10& under $6. Tickets at the door or call Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk 728-0856 to reserve a ticket. Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress (KYK) Ottawa - Annual general meeting. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave.

Monthly meeting of the Ukrainian Genealogical Group - NCR. Topic: International Red Cross Tracing Services of the Canadian and International Red Cross Organisations. There will be a question period. Last meeting of the season! Ukrainian Catholic Hall, 952 Green Valley Dr.

The Kursy Ukrainoznavstva of the Ukrainian School of Lesia Ukrainka are holding their Maturalnyi Vechir (Graduation). Chateau Cartier, 1170 Aylmer Rd., Aylmer, QC. Cocktails 5:30 PM; dinner 6:30 PM. Adults - $50.00, children under 10 years - $25.00. For tickets call Borys Sirskyj: 726-1468

Ottawa School of Ukrainian Dance presents "The Vagabond". Concert will feature the School's 75 students, the Ottawa Ukrainian Men's Choir (conductor Ol'ha Katrushenko) and Ottawa's Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (artistic director Petro Neborskij). Seating is reserved. Tickets are $15/$12/$10. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Alumni Theatre, Carleton University. For more info, phone Kateryna Shepertycka at 692-5243, Laura Sianchuk at 825-2948 or Martha Klosevych at 731-6227.

Repeats onTues. June 3, 5:30 PM. Ottawa's 'Ukrainian Profile' TV Program, Cable 22. Highlight: Viktor Yushchenko in Ottawa. Producer: S. Klosevych. Host: I. Bell.

The Canadian Friends of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin invite the Ukrainian youth of Ottawa (and others) to a Ukrainian songfest evening at the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish, 1000 Byron St. Come meet the Ukrainian students who have come to Ottawa under the Canada Ukraine Parliamentary Program. Bring your guitars or other instruments, raise your voices in song and have a lot of fun. Admission is free, but we ask that all Ottawa residents bring a small "pot luck" snack to be shared as a wrap-up to the evening such as kovbasa, cold cuts, cheese, bread, pickles, veggies & dip, pastries, donuts, chips, nachos, etc. Tea, coffee, pop and juice will be provided. For further information please call Fr. Ihor Okhrimchouk (728-0856), Oleh Kandyba (836-7920) or Oksana Piaseckyj (738-1724).

Edmonton's own Kubasonics will be performing at the Carnival of Cultures for one show only, at the beautiful Astrolabe Theatre (behind the National Gallery of Canada). Some of their featured songs: "Giants of the Prairies", "Billy Moisienko", "Miaso", "Baba Rolls Her Own", and many more traditional Ukrainian songs from the prairies. So "steppe" on out for an "Evening from the Prairies". For ticket information call the Carnival of Cultures Hotline at 742-6553 or Yurij Ostapyk 692-5243.

Canadian Friends of Ukraine Annual General Meeting. Ukrainian Catholic Shrine hall, 952 Green Valley Cresc. New members welcome.

Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association (UCPBA) - Annual General Meeting + BBQ. Contact: Borys Gengalo 744-8367.

Guest performers: Ukrainian Dance ensemble "Viter" from Edmonton. Followed by ZABAVA and KOLOMEYKA CHALLENGE. Prizes for best male and female singles and group and best couple in the circle. Seniors and Students - $14.00, Adults $17.00, children under 11 - $8.00. Zabava only $10.00, children $5.00. Dinner 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Dancers @ 6:00 and 7:00 Zabava @ 8:00, Kolomeyka Challenge @ 9:00, awards @ 11:00. DJ Music. Tickets and contestant registration contact: Fr. Ihor - 728-0856, M. Reshitnyk, 728-4923, Buduchnist Credit Union, 722-7075 Ukrainian Orthodox Hall, 1000 Byron Ave

The Parish Council of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine extends an invitation to all parishioners to attend a celebration to honour Fr. Cyril Mykytiuk, on the occasion of his 40 years of priesthood. Vesper service 5 PM at the Shrine, followed by dinner at St. Elias Banquet Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave. Cash bar 6:30 PM. Dinner 7 PM. Tickets: Adults $55; Children under 12 yrs. $20. RSVP by Sun. June 15, to 830-7787, or 733-7000, or 834-0745. The Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM on Sun. June 29, will be followed by refreshments in the St. John the Baptist Parish Hall.

Offered by Ottawa Carleton District School Board.Classes start Sept. 23, for 8 weeks, Tuesdays 19:00-21:00. $104. Instructor: Maria Popovich-Semeniuk. Register at 239-2751.

Details: Sept. 6, 09:30-11:00 at Vincent Massey School. Sept. 10, 18:30-19:30 at Glebe Collegiate. Sept. 15, 18:30-20:00 at St. George's School. Youth ages 5-18 welcome. Working knowledge of Ukrainian required. Plast meetings will begin Sept. 15, at 18:30, at St. George School, 130 Keyworth Ave. Info: Marijka Onuferko 733-6046 (evgs), onuferko@sprint.ca

Grades offered include JK to grade 8. Weekly classes begin Sat. Sept. 13, 09:00. The program is geared towards children who speak and understand Ukrainian. Vincent Massey School, 745 Smyth Rd. For further info: Kristina Lukianenko at 228-1425.

Parish Banquet of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Orthodox Cathedral, after the 10 AM Liturgy by Archbishop Yuri of the Eastern Eparchy. Celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the parish. Tickets at door. Adults $15, Students $10, children under 13 n/c. Contact Michael Reshitnyk, 728-4923

Classes in Ukrainian & character dance for students of all ages and levels. Classes held Sunday afternoons in the studios of The School of Dance, 200 Crichton St. Information: Kateryna Shepertycka 692-5243, Laura Sianchuk 825-2948.

This is a program offering high school credits in Ukrainian. Designed for high school students with a good knowledge of Ukrainian. Classes every Wed. from 18:30 to 21:00. Registration and classes at Glebe Collegiate. Contact Motria Monczak, 824-3878.

First rehearsal of Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble's new season. New dancers welcome. Ukrainian and character dance. Those with Ukrainian dance experience who wish to become Svitanok members can contact Kateryna Shepertycka 692-5243 or Laura Sianchuk 825-2948 for more info.

UCPBA-O dinner and slide presentation by Mary Holt on the art of David Burliuk, her grandfather and founder of East European Futurism. Gourmet dinner at the International Restaurant, Algonquin College. UCPBA members: $32; non-members: $36. To register: contact Iris Bradley 236-2786, bradlei@magma.ca

The League of Ukrainian Canadians invites you to an exposition of 70 large panels that create a pictorial and documentary chronicle of the crimes of the communist regime in Ukraine. Never-before-seen materials from KGB Archives. Mr Roman Krutsyk, Chair of the Kyiv Memorial Society, will give a presentation at 7:30 PM. Ukr. Community Center, 911 Carling Ave. Info: Peter Kuzyshyn 997-6593, kuzyshyn.pp@forces.gc.ca

Dinner and live entertainment. Freshly made varenyky, holubtsi, borshch and dessert. Dinner 4:30-8:30 PM. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10, Children 10& under $6. Come and enjoy! Tickets at door or call Fr. Ihor Okhrimtchouk to reserve. Orthodox Cathedral hall, 1000 Byron Ave, 728-0856.

The Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Ottawa invites you to an Inaugural Lecture by newly-appointed Chairholder Prof. Dominique Arel. Reception follows. Chapel at Tabaret Hall, Univ. of Ottawa, 75 Laurier St. E. Contact: Irena Bell, 562-5800 ext. 3692.

Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral: 1000 Byron Ave., near Woodroffe. 728-0856

Ukrainian Catholic Shrine: 952 Green Valley Cresc., 723-1673 http://www.st-john-baptist-shrine.ca

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church: 347 Richmond Rd (All Saints Anglican) 723-7790 www.christthesaviour.ca

Holy Trinity Orthodox Bukowinian Cathedral, 715 Somerset St. W.