2026/04/30 - Hellenic Heritage Celebration
We cordially invite all friends and families to a special evening of community and culture as we gather for a special tribute to our distinguished guests.
| Date | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| Location | Cretan Syllogo 26305 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071 |
| Calendar | Add to Google Calendar |
| Tickets | Purchase Tickets Online ($55) |
Special Guest:
Emmanuel Koubarakis
Consul General of Greece in Chicago
Event Details:
• Doors Open: 6:30 PM
• Dinner Served: 8:00 PM
Admission & Reservations:
Price: $55 per person. To ensure your seat, please reach out to our reservation coordinators:
• George Stefanakis: (248) 790-2242
• John Marakis: (586) 707-7279
• Email:
We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you!
2026/05/02 - St. John Greek Orthodox Church 50th Anniversary
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church cordially invites all friends and families to a celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Join for a milestone weekend as we celebrate five decades of faith and community.
| Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Location | Penna's of Sterling Heights 38400 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 |
| Calendar | Add to Google Calendar |
| Tickets | Purchase Tickets ($150) |
Anniversary Highlights:
• Divine Liturgy: Sunday, April 26th, followed by a Family Reception at the church.
• Dinner Dance: A beautifully catered evening featuring a historical slideshow honoring those who have served this community for 50 years.
• Community: A fantastic opportunity to welcome visitors from other parishes and our local communities.
Event Details:
Price: $150 per person. We hope you will spread the word and share this event with your friends and family near and far.
For More Information:
• Website: stjohngoc.net/50th-anniversary
• Parish: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Sterling Heights, MI
We look forward to honoring our past and celebrating our future with you!
2026/05/03 - Greek Independence Day Parade
Save the date for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade! Join the Pseloretes chapter as we represent Crete in the heart of Detroit.
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 (Meeting at 2:00 PM) |
| Location | Compuware Building, Greektown, Detroit, MI |
| Calendar | Add to Google Calendar |
The Detroit Cretans are consistently the most vibrant and colorful group at the parade! We invite all members and their families to march with us and continue this proud tradition. Let’s make 2026 another incredible year for the Cretan community!
Dress Code: To maintain a uniform appearance, please wear Blue or Black. We strictly request NO JEANS.
🇬🇷 Traditional Cretan costumes are highly encouraged for both adults and children!
Meeting Details: We will assemble at the Compuware Building at 2:00 PM before moving to the parade route.
For more information on the parade route and city-wide festivities, please visit greekparades.com.
2026/05/16 - Cretan Ladies Club – Mother’s Day Luncheon
The Cretan Ladies Society of Detroit, KPHTH, invites you and your family to join us for our Annual Mother's Day Luncheon. We look forward to a wonderful afternoon of community, raffle prizes, and celebration.
| Date | Saturday, May 16, 2026 (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM) |
| Location |
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 760 W. Wattles Rd., Troy, MI 48098 |
| Pricing | Adults: $55 | Children 12 & under: $15 (Includes chicken strips) |
| RSVP | Contact Eleni Dilis at (586) 419-2992. Tickets must be reserved and paid for via mail or Venmo (@KPHTHCLS) by April 30, 2026. |
2026/05/23 - Toronto Maxi tis Kritis Dinner Dance
We cordially invite all members and friends of Pseloretes to join us for an organized community trip to Toronto for the Maxi tis Kritis (Battle of Crete) Dinner Dance, where our very own Levendoyenna dance group has been honored with an invitation to perform.
| Date | Saturday, May 23 - Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Location | St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church Toronto, ON |
| Calendar | Add to Google Calendar |
| Tickets | Purchase Event Tickets ($80) |
Travel & Performance:
Come support Levendoyenna as they take the stage in Toronto! We will be providing group transportation for the weekend:
• Departure: Saturday Morning, May 23rd
• Return: Sunday Afternoon, May 24th
Special Musical Guest:
Nikos Lagoudakis
Featured guest for the Knossos Cretans' Association fundraiser.
Event Admission:
• Adults: $80
• Kids 12 & Under: $45
• Evening Includes: Dinner, Cash Bar, and Dance Performance.
RSVP & Coordination:
To reserve your seat on the bus and confirm your attendance for this special performance, please contact the board or visit our website. Let’s show our Pseloretes pride in Toronto!
2026/06/06 - District IV Picnic
| Date: | 06/06/2026 1PM to Sunset |
| Park: |
Scotts Mill County Park - Gregerson Shelter |
| Hotel: |
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kalamazoo, MI 1912 East Kilgore Road, Portage, MI. 49002 (269) 382-2303 |
Who doesn't love a picnic with Arni, Pilafi, Hand Tossed pasta salad, and kontosouvli... We got beer, wine, pop, water and enough food and drink to make you burst... but the really important thing is this only happens every other year. Plan on attending and staying the night for a great Glendi...
2026/09/13 - General Assembly Meeting
| Date | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Location |
Cretan Club 26305 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071 |
Dance Registration: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Parents and students are encouraged to attend and then join the General Assembly meeting and dinner.
General Assembly Meeting: 3:30 PM
Dinner will be served following the meeting.
We hope you can join and participate!
Agenda:
I. Secretary's Report
II. Treasurer's Report
III. Old Business
IV. New Business