2010 - Greek Festival

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert
COME BE GREEK FOR A DAY!
FULLY TENTED EVENT!
OPEN RAN OR SHINE!
Fall In Love with Greece!
Experience the splendor of Greece without ever leaving Palm Desert. It’s the
14th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by the community of
St. George Greek Orthodox church, starting Saturday, February 13th at 11:00
am and ending Sunday night, February 14th at 9:00 pm. This is the one event
not to miss this year! Being held on Valentine’s Day weekend, bring your
sweetheart!
THE GREEK
UNDERSTANDING
OF LOVE:
Whether you visit the Mediterranean islands of Greece or
ancient Ruins of Athens you will Fall in LOVE with more than
In celebration of the 14th annual Palm Desert Festival, the Greeks are
the scenery, sights & sounds of Greece. There is a feeling in
throwing a party! Greek Music, Greek dancing! Greek Food & Drink! Need
a lesson? Watch our award winning folk dance groups as they perform, or grab Greece like no other place. You’ll feel the LOVE. Modern day
Greeks, like their ancestors LOVE a lot! They LOVE their lives
a napkin and join the line! OPA!
richly and consider Life a gift. They LOVE their families
without question and LOVE their friends (Parea) deeply. They
As you enter the Festival, you will be instantly transported from Palm Desert
to the allure of the simple Greek countryside and the magic of the Greek Isles. LOVE to work and they LOVE to play. They LOVE their Food
There are neither quaint, coastal villages, nor the blue water of the Aegean for & Drink immensely and take great care in the preparation. They
your eyes to see. But, as you walk about the festival, we’ll fill you and your soul especially LOVE their music and song. OPA! Greeks LOVE
with the “LOVE of Greek life. Greeks like no others, tend to live life with
God and it shows in everything they do. More than anything
greater zest and intensity in all their activities. They call it: Kefi (“Ke-Fi” )
Greeks LOVE to share all that is Greek!
(n.,Greek) - Liveliness, intense LOVE of all that is life. The expression of such a
feeling “Ke-fi” is what you will experience during the Palm Desert Greek
But, you ask, how can they say they LOVE everyone &
Festival.
The Festival offers a Valentine’s weekend celebration of AGAPE (Love) for
everything Greek. Featuring, our authentic, homemade Greek foods, including
plenty of “mezedes” (appetizers),Greek pastries, traditional folk dancing, live
Greek Music, shopping, a Kidz zone, church tours and much, much more!
However the Greek LOVE of life includes “Parea”. So bring your friends, the
more, the better.
Parea (n., Greek) - Good company, the enjoyment and camaraderie of many
friends, a group of friends. Greeks find little enjoyment or happiness in
spending time alone. They LOVE the buzz of being out and about in the
company of others. Their happiness is not complete unless they can enjoy it
surrounded by a Parea. Greeks LOVE moving about their neighborhoods,
villages, towns and cities in these Pareas, eating, drinking, laughing, chatting,
shouting, and teasing each other; Living & LOVING life. They are always
ready to add to the company congenial acquaintances, and even strangers
encountered along the way.
Greeks enjoying Parea are all around you, when you are at the Palm
Desert Greek Festival. Just take a look around; everyone is having a
good time!
You will recognize and feel the LOVE immediately! It’s contagious!
Come join us and “Fall in LOVE with Greece. Stroll our church grounds,
soak in all the wafting aromas, sights and bouzouki sounds. Drop by, visit the
Kouzina and see what’s cooking! Need a breather? Sit under the palm trees,
blue skies, desert sunshine and enjoy the mountain scenery & live music, while
sipping on Greek coffee. It’s rich enough to keep you up dancing for 2 days.
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OPA!
everything? To understand the Greek mindset, you have to
understand their unique concept of LOVE;
There are several Greek words for love, as the Greek language
distinguishes how the word is used. Ancient Greek has four
distinct words for love: agápe, éros, philía, and storgē. However,
as with other languages, it has been historically difficult to
separate the meanings of these words.
To the ancient Greeks, LOVE was bound to intention and a
priority in their purpose was finding the good to do in life, and
doing it. The idea of “excellence” to the Greek, was more than
philosophical, it was fundamentally structured within the ethos
of their society.
LOVE, in the Greek mind was not purely the expression of the
senses or emotion. Those were seen for what they in fact truly
are, a perception of well being that comes from well doing!
The Greeks perceived that “LOVE” is more about, what I do
than what I feel. Moreover, what I feel is an outcome of what I
do. It’s not difficult then to understand why the Greek word for
LOVE is multifaceted.. To a Greek, the word could be used to
relate 4 fundamental ideas:
(érōs) A love that relates the idea of physicality, passion and sexuality.
(philía) A love that relates the idea of the familial such as friendship.
(agápē) A love that is deeply devotional, loyal, and seeks nothing of itself.
It is the highest expression of LOVE for a Greek, a LOVE that is
unrelenting it cannot-will not fail, even at the expense of his own life.
(Storge) A love like affection that’s between children & parents.
The Greeks lived purposefully, and gave themselves to
excellence in whatsoever they put their hands to... It formed
their intentionality and governed their every step in life.
Nonetheless, the senses in which these words were generally
used are given below.
( Love ~ continued on page 3 )
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“Kalos oree-seteh”!
That’s the Greek word for “WELCOME”. Literally, it means, “It is well that you are
seen!” Taking to heart this literal meaning of the Greek word for “welcome”,
we are saying that it is well for us to see you, knowing that you
are healthy and happy. It’s an expression of caring LOVE in Greek.
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Best wishes on a
succesful Festival!
Nicholas
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In today’s world in which survival itself is now a key issue in the homes of so
many people; we thank God that you are healthy and happy, because you mean
much to us.
And, the reason for that is because we are a community and we need each other in
order to survive and be well. In facing the difficulties of present everyday living, we
realize that “we are all in it together” – and, together, we will overcome all of our
many challenges. That is why we greet each other with the phrase: “Kalos oreeseteh!”
That we need each other is a basic truth that we must never overlook. We at
St. George Greek Orthodox Church are proud to offer the Annual Greek Festival,
a celebration of our Greek culture to our Palm Desert neighbors as well as the
community of the greater Coachella Valley and all the visitors, snowbirds and
tourists who join us each & every year. Kalos oree-seteh!
Welcome from our parish, from our many members, the Parish council and
all the charitable volunteers who make this Festival possible. We LOVE to share our
history, our philosophy, our religion and our way of life, from authentic Greek Food
to Pastries, to Dance & Music, to Church tours & Byzantine
mosaic Iconography... More importantly our LOVE and appreciation of the gift of life.
So, you see that it is truly “well for us to see each other”,
because we care for each other and, by caring for each other,
we are all well –
In this spirit, then, we welcome you to our 14th Annual
Greek Festival, 2010! It is well for you to “Fall in LOVE with
Greece” and be Greek for a day!” It is an honor for all of us
today to enjoy life together.
Best wishes
for a successful
Festival!
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Jim Cristopoulas Treasurer, Rhonda Latkovic, Harry Loukatos,
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AWARD WINNING, GREEK FOLK DANCE GROUP TO PERFORM
”Falling in love with Greece” wouldn’t be possible without the sights & sounds of Greek life. The Greek Life would never be
complete without dance, song & music. OPA! This year we are proud to host the award winning, Greek Folk Dance Troupe from
our nearby church St. Nectarios of Covina, California.
The Greek Folk dance youth groups’ sole purpose is to teach the children about their Hellenic cultural heritage through Dance,
song and fellowship. The young dancers learn authentic folk songs and dances from all areas of Greece; that have been passed down
and preserved for generations by their ancestors. The dance today has retained much of its identity from ancient times, as has the
Greek language. It is a living vital force in the Greek way of life, and its spirit brings people together with a true feeling of camaraderie.
It’s a fundamental aspect of the Greek religious festivities, national holidays, and family celebrations such as weddings and baptisms events that center on the church and family life of Orthodox Christian parishioners.
There are over 200 hundred dances from Greece. The dances traditionally are divided into three
main groups, and each dance reflects the culture, customs and traditional costumes of the
particular region. A dance is either from the islands (Nessiotika); the mainland (Demotika);
or popular (Laika), meaning it is danced throughout Greece - the islands and the mainland.
The most popular form of the Greek folk dance is the open circle, with regular handhold position,
moving counter-clockwise. Next is the straight line with arms on shoulders of adjacent dancers.
The third form is the curved-line dance with the basket-weave hold.
The youth dance groups compete annually at the Regional (FDF) Folk Dance Festival as well as performing at local Greek Festivals
throughout Southern California. Clap along, join in, dance and enjoy these talented young people as they perform. You’ll be certain to
“Fall in Love with Greece!” Free Greek Dance Lessons available throughout the day OPA!
( Love continued from page 1 )
~ Agápe (αγάπη agápē) means “LOVE” in modern day Greek, such as in the term s’agapo (Σ’αγαπώ), which means
“I love you”. In Ancient Greek, it often refers to a general affection rather than the attraction suggested by “eros”. Agape is used in ancient texts to
denote feelings for a
good meal, one’s children, and the feelings for a spouse. It can be described as the feeling of being content or holding one in high regard. Many
have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love. It is also the Love for God.
~ Éros (έρω érōs)is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. The Modern Greek word “erotas” means “(romantic) love;” however,
eros does not have to be sexual in nature. Eros can be interpreted
as a love for someone whom you love more than the philia, love
of friendship. It can also apply to dating relationships as well as
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marriage. Plato refined his own definition: Although eros is initially felt for a person, with contemplation it becomes an
appreciation of the beauty within that person, or even becomes
appreciation of beauty itself. It should be noted Plato does not
talk of physical attraction as a necessary part of love, hence the
use of the word platonic to mean, “without physical attraction
~ Philia (φιλία philía) means friendship in modern Greek. It is
a dispassionate virtuous love, a concept developed by
Aristotle. It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community,
and requires virtue, equality and familiarity. In ancient texts,
philos denoted a general type of love, used for love between family, between friends, a desire or enjoyment of an activity.
~ Storge (στοργή storgē) means “affection” in ancient and
modern Greek. It is natural affection, like that felt by parents for
offspring. Rarely used in ancient works, and then almost
exclusively as a descriptor of relationships within the family. It is
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Congratulations
on a successful
Festival!
Vern & Paula
Kozlen
Nick Kaperonis
and Family
wishes for another
Great Festival!
Lou and Penny
Karagianis
Congratulations
on a successful Festival!
A Wonderful Festival
for a great Chrurch!
Bill and Mary Piggott
Fall in love with Greece!
Enjoy the 2010
Palm Desert Greek Fest
Nick and Carol Speliopoulas
Say it in Greek
Congratulations
to all the hard working
dedicated volunteers who
have committed their
time and talents to the
success of our
14th annual
Greek Festival!
Jim and Teddie Peterson
and family
We wish you a continued sucess in
providing a touch of
Greek cusine and culture
to the Desert
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the brother= o adelfos
the sister = i adelfi
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very = poli
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Don’t worry about the weather, like last year the Festival is now fully tented, and we’ll be dancing, drinking & eating, Rain or Shine.
Hungry? Stop at the Taverna Courtyard Grill area and have a world famous Gyro, or some imported Loukanico, Greek seasoned sausage. But,
save some room for an AGAPE combination dinner, or the incredible, Lamb chops with Greek seasoned Fries and those mouth-watering,
Greek pastries. Are you falling in LOVE yet?
Cap off your evening in Greece with a taste of Ouzo (licorice liquor) and fresh, hot Loukoumathes, (puffs of hot pastry dough) drenched in
cinnamon & sugar.
Walk around between courses and check out the Greek Agora (marketplace) with over 20 unique, vendor Kiosks that are brimming with
souvenirs, imported olives, oils, spices and treats.
The fine jewelry, art and religious items are well worth a visit too! Their works are original and the values are as exceptional as any found in
a small, romantic Greek village.
The Festival starts Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and the Kefi’ keeps going ‘til 9:00 pm both days! St. George Greek Orthodox Church is
the venue for the festivities located at 74-109 Larrea Street in Palm Desert. Just off El Paseo, behind the Wells Fargo Bank where Lantana meets
Larrea. Look for the Santorini island style, domed, white church, sky high balloons and Greek Flags waving to welcome you.
Admission is just $2 per adult and free to children 12 & under.
For further info, call the church office at 760-568-9901.
Kalos Orisate! Welcome!
Eat a bit, drink a little, dance a lot, and “Fall in Love with Greece!”
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Callas, Maria (Kalogeropoulos) - Opera singer
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Davies, Marion - Actress
Demokritos - Philosopher
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Henner, Marilu - Actress and producer.
Hippocrates - Physician
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Jones, Catherine Zeta - Actress.
Kanakarides, Melina - Actress
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Mercouri, Melina - Actress, Politician
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Mouskouri, Nana - Singer
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Pantels, Theodore - St. George Parish Priest
Papanikolaou, George - Nikolas Physiologist (Pap test)
Papathanassiou, Evangelos (Vangelis) Musician & Composer
Pappas, Irene - Actress
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Scourby, Alexander - Narrator
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Theodorakis, Mikis - Composer
Tsongas, Paul Efthemios - Politician
Vardalos, Nia - Actress & Writer
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Am I the Last to Discover Greek Yogurt?
Compilation excerpts from articles written by Jennifer Middleton Richards & Stephanie H. Dray
I’ve always loved yogurt. Add some granola, and you’ve got breakfast. Short on time? Spoon for a snack. Need to satisfy a latenight sweet tooth? Serve up vanilla. It’s versatile, creamy, cool, and healthy.
And here comes the discovery. On a trip to the neighborhood store, I stumbed upon Fage, a Greek yogurt. I’ve heard
about Greek yogurt for years but never tried it. (As a former Cooking Light employee, I even read articles on how easy it is to
make. The yogurt is strained differently to remove the whey, giving it a thicker texture and adding protein.) I grabbed a tub.
The next morning, my view on yogurt changed for life. That sounds overtly sensational, but I’m not kidding. Greek yogurt is nothing like
normal yogurt. It’s rich, uber-filling, and the texture is similar to soft serve ice cream without the sweetness. Example: Ever heard calorie-cutting tips
like substitute sour cream or whipping cream for plain yogurt and thought, “Sure, if you don’t care about taste.” You COULD with Greek yogurt; it’s
that rich and creamy. ~ Make granola happy. Buy Greek yogurt ;)
Five Ways to Eat Greek Yogurt
Greek Yogurt is a rich, velvety alternative to the sour, runny stuff that passes for yogurt in American grocery stores. The health benefits of Greek
Yogurt are myriad, and it has several cooking advantages over the regular kind, including the fact that it will not separate when baked. Greek Yogurt
is gluten free, safe for diabetics and vegetarians, and with the 2% variety being only 120 calories a cup, it’s perfect for dieters of all kinds. You can buy
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But what do you do with Greek Yogurt once you have it? Here are five ways to eat it:
1. Tzatziki. If you LOVE Greek cuisine, or have ever enjoyed a gyro sandwich with a delicious cucumber yogurt sauce, then you’ve probably had
tzatziki and didn’t even know it. Tzatziki is a staple of Greek cuisine that is used as a topping for meat dishes or salads. You can make this savory
sauce at home using Greek Yogurt and your own spices. Add some cucumbers, and you may never go back to sour cream. (Incidentally, Greek Yogurt
can also be used plain as a sour cream substitute with all the texture, but dramatically fewer calories.)
2. With Honey and Nuts. In Greece, a classic way to eat Greek yogurt is to pair it with
honey and nuts. The texture of the yogurt swirls beautifully with honey, and the nutty crunch
adds some wholesome pizzazz.
( yogurt ~ continued on page 9 )
Disclaimer:Greek bouzouki is intended for ultimate
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bouzouki smoke, bouzouki energy, ouzo, feta, tzatziki, skiladika and the
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Mike and Kathy
Ligeros
Wishes
St. George
parish another
Success Festival!
“It’s a Greek Life!” Before you know it you’ll be shouting
“Opa”! and Dancing Just like the Greeks!
Whether you choose to eat indoors at “Rose’s Kafé’, outdoors in our village center “Plaka”, or on the lawn in the “Taverna” courtyard,
at the 14th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by Saint George Greek Orthodox church community; you’ll be sure to “Fall in
Love with Greece.” Rain or Shine, the Festival is serving up the best food this side of the Aegean! Walk around and you’ll discover old
Greek favorites with new tastes and lots of delicious taverna-style “Mezedes” appetizers, Greek Salads, Spanakopita, Gyros and
delicious grill items. They are made with loving hands, well prepared and priced to please you and your family.
So as you start your food odyssey today, remember you’ll find lot’s of our “Philoxenia” hospitality
everywhere. We hope to spoil you and help you discover the “Greek way of Loving Life”.
***Back again by popular demand! ***
FLAMING SAGANAKI “Cheese”, on the PLAKA, served with a bit of “OPA!”
Nothing more exemplifies the Greek Life than an appetizer that’s served on fire! A typical night out in Greece
starts with good friends and Kasseri cheese flamed with brandy and quenched with fresh, tart lemon juice. OPA!
For the full effect, take a shot of Metaxa brandy and add some lively, Greek music.
THE “TAVERNA” COURTYARD under the Tent!
Come experience the Greek tradition of the “Taverna”, known as a casual meeting place of Parea (friends)
in every village. Famous for “Mezedes”,(appetizers) like no other. Enjoy Spanokopita (Fillo layered with rich
cheeses and fresh spinach), Pastitsio (baked macaroni w/ beef filing and Romano cheese, topped with béchamel
sauce), or Tyropita (triangular shaped cheese filled pastry puff) ,all Best enjoyed with Ouzo or Imported Greek Beer.
*PAIDAKIA*—Country Style Lamb Chops, Our St. George Signature, Dish.
We’re offering our Signature Lamb Chops. They’re tender, flavorful, and by far the best you’ll find anywhere this side of the
Parthenon. You’re not to be disappointed. Add Greek Fries to your fare, served hot with Greek Seasonings, Feta cheese & Olives.
To be sure, you’ll LOVE ‘em! We’ve borrowed Yianni from Chania’,Greece to be our chef. He won’t share his recipe, but we guarantee
these are the best, East of the Parthenon. So line up early, bring your date and prepare to wait a bit. It’s well worth it. You’ll LOVE ‘em!
GYROS, oh those GYROS! EVERYONE LOVES GYROS!
By far, the most popular eatery. Be prepared to wait a few minutes for this one. Greeks proudly stake our claim for introducing to the
culinary world, GYROS, the savory lamb & beef strips wrapped in a pita. It’s served warm with juicy tomatoes, onions and refreshing
“Tzatziki” Greek yogurt, garlic & cucumber sauce. So you see, the Greeks invented wraps & rollups way before they became mainstream on menus. Come see Niko and his team and be sure to shout out, Yassous!
PISTARIA GRILL- LOUKANICO and Chicken or Pork SOUVLAKI
This place is packed with its’ own long-standing fans. Our “Pistaria” grill has the absolute best “Loukanico” Greek sausage, and
Souvlaki, this side of the Acropolis. Back by popular demand, Niko, Dimitri, Mychael and the crew are cooking up sizzling portions
with your choice of Greek Style, Loukaniko or Souvlaki in either savory Chicken or Pork, served in a fresh pita with Kalamata olives,
feta cheese and a lemon wedge. Kali Orexi! (Good Eating!)
“KOUZINA” (Restaurant cuisine)
“Agape” Combination GREEK DINNERS made with LOVE
LOVE,, Always a crowd pleaser. The Agape dinner plate is a variable feast, not
to be missed. We are offering a heaping entree of our Greek style chicken , served with Athenian Rice Pilaf, tender “Fassolakia”(Greek
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Style Green Beans simmered in Tomato/onions and oregano) two Dolmathes (beef and rice filled grape leaves), “Salata” a Greek style
side salad and a dinner Roll. Don’t forget to dance a little and make room for those heavenly Greek Pastries and Ouzo later.
ZYMARIKO
Oh, those heavenly pastries only the Greeks can make. That world famous Baklava layered fillo with Honey & walnuts. The rich
smooth custard baked Bougatsa, Kourabiethes, the melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar. The Melomakarona,
honey cookies with a hint of orange and topped with chopped walnuts. The traditional Koulourakia cookies we all grew up on and
introducing two new treats for your pleasure, Diples, a rolled pastry, honey dipped and sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon
and walnuts and Pasta Flora, a delicate lattice topped tart filled with Apricot fruit jam sure to please everyone. It’s extra popular with the
children, because it doesn’t contain any nuts. Don’t forget to add a Greek coffee at our new Kafenion coffee shop.
Once, again this year our “AHEPA” Men’s Philanthropic Club with be making “Never on Sundae’s”, delicious vanilla ice cream sundae’s
topped with Baklava pieces. YUM! Check out their booth in the Plaka.
LOUKOUMATHES
Complete your adventure to Greece with a little Ouzo or Metaxa and a plate of hot Loukoumathes, the
mouth watering, feather light golden puffs of pastry drenched with honey, sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts.
Take-out orders by the dozen are the norm at this festival.
Be sure to say “Ya’sou” to Lula, our resident Loukoumathes expert.
ZORBA’S BAR
In the true “Zorba the Greek” tradition we have Greek wines, Metaxa, Ouzo and Greek Beer to help you share our feeling of “Kefi”.
For those of you a little less adventurous we a wide array of American Beer, wine, soft drinks and water.
ENTERTAINMENT GREEK STYLE
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
What would Greek life be without music & dance? To a Greek, life is a gift that needs to be shared with good music, dance, food,
family and “Parea” friends. Your journey to Greece wouldn’t be complete without the exciting sounds of a traditional Greek Bouzouki,
Dance Band. We are pleased to announce, our party band “The Greeks” performing live in the Plaka. Don’t forget to take a CD home
to continue your Love affair with Greece.
FOLK DANCE GROUP
We are pleased to be hosting the award winning troupe from Saint Nectarios, Covina, California. OPA! Come, watch and be amazed
at the talent of these young people; dancing the traditional, authentic dances of their ancestors, in native costumes indicative of the
area the dance originates from. Dance lessons for all, to follow.
HERCULES KIDZ ZONE
Due to popular demand, the children’s area welcomes back the incredible Bounce House, Giant Inflatable Slide and the Spartacus
Gladiator ring. Also, find kids drinks, Juice Boxes for the little ones & assorted snacks & candy. Bring the kids and purchase an all day
pass to let them play, while you dance. Be sure to visit the St. George Youth booth and get your face painted, while supporting our
Church Youth Summer Camping and Community outreach projects.
“AGORA” MARKETPLACE
What trip to the Islands would be complete without shopping? We have over 20 vendors offering amazing kiosk with everything from
Mediterranean Groceries to Artwork, to Jewelry to Byzantine style Icons. Be sure to stop by the Kafenia’ and pick up a Greek coffee,
Iced Frappe, or fruit smoothie while you shop.
“BAKALIKO” General Grocery Store
Want to take a taste of Greece home with you? The Bakaliko is our answer to the old-time Greek general store. Here the shelves are
stocked with Greek comfort foods, groceries and sundry items from Greece, including ingredients needed for Greek food and pastry
preparation.
CHURCH TOURS
No Greek life would be complete without the richness & fullness of the
Eastern Orthodox faith. A complimentary, guided tour of our beautiful edifice
is a treat in itself. St George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert is a
lifetime recipient of the “Desert Beautiful” award. You’ll be amazed at the
classic, Byzantine style Mosaics contained in the incredible iconography.
Experience a traditional, ancient Christian place of worship.
Have a question? Just ask! Our Priests are
on hand to answer questions and introduce
you to the faith of Orthodox Christianity and
its rich history. See schedule for tour times,
Come early, as it fills up quickly.
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GREEK EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
I love you: S'agapo
Do you love me?: M' agapas?
I miss you: Mou leipeis
I adore you: Se latrevo
I want you : Se the-lo
My life: Zoi Mou
I adore you: Se latrevo
My love: Agapi mou
I need you: Se hriazome
I love you very much! - S'agapo para poli!
I want you! - Se 8elo (thelo)!
Love is Life!: i agapi ine zoi.
My love! - Agapi mou!
My baby! - Moro mou!
My beautiful! - Omorfia mou!
My heart! - Kardia mou!
My soul! - Psihi mou!
My eyes! - Matia mou!
My star: Aste'ri mou
You are perfect: Ise telios
I desire you: Se potho
You are the one and only:
ise o enas ke monadikos
You are beautiful: Ise omorfi
I like you: M’ areseis
Kiss me: Fillise me
My treasure: Thisavre mou:
You're my breath: Anasa mou:
Star of my life: Asteri tis zois mou
My small love: Agapoula mou:
I love you like a child: S'agapo san paidi
I'm constantly thinking of you:
Se skeftomai sinehia
Away from you I cant exist:
Ho'ria sou den ypa'rho
You’re the best thing that’s happened to me:
I'se o'ti kali'tero mou e'hi simvi'
GREEK PROVERBS OF LOVE
"A heart that loves is always young."
- Greek Proverb
"Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other"
-Euripides
"At the touch of Love, everyone becomes a poet" - Plato
"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies"
- Aristotle
"Love is a cunning weaver of fantasies and fables." - Sappho
"The greatest pleasure of life is love" - Euripides
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3. Smoothies. When milk is scarce or out of the question and you’re looking for a smoothie with more
tang, add some Greek yogurt. You’ll be surprised at the richness it imparts to your frosty beverage.
4. Peanut Butter Fluff. Take a cup of Greek Yogurt and add two tablespoons of peanut butter to it for an
extraordinary treat. You’ll think you’re eating soft-serve peanut butter ice cream and your kids may be envious. If you’re trying to cut down calories, carbs, or fat, try adding the new PB2 powder instead of peanut butter, and sweeten it with splenda or a sugar free syrup for all the taste and none of the guilt.
5. Fruit Chiffon. Greek Yogurt makes an exceptional accompaniment to all kinds of fruit. Traditionalists
may
grill fruit slices and serve them with Greek yogurt for desert after a light summer supper. But if you’re in a
hurry, try flavoring your yogurt with a sugar free lemon or strawberry syrup. You’ll find it makes a refreshing
way to eat Greek yogurt while watching your weight at the same time.
Once again the Greeks have been eating right all along. No wonder they LOVE food and Life
so much!
Greek Mediterranean Diet: Oranges Can Help You Prevent Heart Attacks
Oranges have been from time immemorial a staple food in the Mediterranean countries, like Greece. They have also
been a major player in protecting the people of that region from heart disease. Thus,
if you never thought of oranges as a food for your heart, here are some good reasons to start doing so:
Oranges and vitamin C
Oranges are very rich in vitamin C. This vitamin has the following effects in our body:
1.It protects our arteries from free radicals, highly damaging molecules that cause our cells to oxidize.
2. It helps prevent the oxidation of cholesterol; oxidized cholesterol sticks to the walls of our arteries, building up plaque. Plaque
can grow large enough to block blood flow in our blood vessels, causing a heart attack or a stroke.
3. It helps recycle vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants and the first line of defense when it comes to the oxidation of
our cells.
Oranges and Folate
Oranges are naturally rich in folate, or folic acid, a vitamin of the B group. One role of folate is to process the amino acid homocysteine in our body. When folate
is lacking, homocysteine is not broken
down, piles up in our blood vessels and
becomes toxic even in small amounts.
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have adequate cholesterol levels.
Oranges and Minerals
1. Sodium. Oranges are very low in sodium. When we eat foods containing a
large amount of sodium (salt) we retain
a large volume of fluid in our blood vessels that needs to be moved around by
the heart. The result is we end up with
high blood pressure.
2. Potassium. Oranges are high in potassium, a mineral that plays a key role
in heart functions and muscle contractions, making it an important nutrient
for a healthy heart. It works with sodium to regulate the water balance in the
body. Diets low in sodium and high in
potassium lower blood pressure, reducing the risk for strokes.
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We should all eat like the Greeks, for
our good health and pure pleasure of
fresh, foods made with LOVE.
Many Years of sucess
to the Greek Festival!
Nick Krespis and Family
COACHELLA
Palm Desert Greek Fest 2010
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Lets Have Another Beautiful Festival
Good Luck!!
from
HARRY PSALTIS
PSG of ORDER of AHEPA
and a Proud Member of St. George Church
AHEPA Chapter 528
of St. George Chruch
Proud host of the
79th Annual
District Converntion
June 2010 in Palm Springs
AHEPA528.com
73-800 Dinah Shore Dr. Ste. 100
Palm Desert, CA
(760) 324-7790
Let us welcome KJAZZ - continues to help
get the word out about the
Palm Desert Greek Fest!
May there be many more years for us both.
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Agora / Vendors
AHEPA 528 Booth
Baklava
Ice cream Sundae
Hercules Kidz Zone
t-shirts
BENDABLE HAIRCLIPS
BIT OF CULTURE
SARKIS KALANDIAN
BEYOND BELLA
ART WORKS
HEATHER LIMOLI
ORGANIC ART
SHAKEEL’S CONCEPTS
Plenty
WILD AT HEART
SKYRAS CERAMICS
of
POPI’S ATHENIAN CUISINE
Seating
CORALIA GRIVAS
LADY BUG DESIGNS
AQUAMARINE
Eating Area
HANNA’S FASHIONS
GITA’S CRAFTS & DESIGNS
TUPPERWARE
SOFTER IMAGE
MASASHI ART
GEMWORKS
FANNY FISH DESIGNs
PLAKA
Bounce
House
“The Greeks”
Band
Dancing
Zone
Zeus Bar
Cosmetics
Festival Layout
*Not to scale,
booth locations subject to change
Taverna / Grill
Zorba Zymariko
Gyros Lamb Chops
Pastries
Bar
Loukanikco
Saganaki
Flaming Cheese
Appetizers
Covered Taverna Courtyard
Dinner Line
Kouzina
Kafenia
Greek Coffee
Loukoumathes Latté Coffee
Smoothies
Enjoy the 2010 Festival
Handicap Parking available
Handicap Accessible
No dogs please
Rose’s Kafe’
Indoor Seating
Eating Area
Bakaliko/
Groceries
Book Store
Icons
Covered Agora
Shopping / Vendors
Open rain or shine
Church
Entrance
Church Tours & Festival Entrance
2010 GREEK FESTIVAL MENU
~ PLAKA ~
Saganaki ~
Our Famous Flaming Greek Cheese served on pita with OPA! - $5.00
~ Kafenio, Coffee Cafe~
Loukoumathes ~ Mouth-watering feather-light golden puffs of pastry drenched with honey
and sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts – Small - $4.00 - Large - $8.00
Smoothies, Frappe's and Greek coffee available
ENTERTAINMENT
SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 13th
11:00 Festival Opens
Noon: Live Greek Music!
By “The Greeks” until closing
12:30 Complimentary
Guided Church Tours
2:00 Greek Folk Dancing
2:30 Complimentary
Guided Church Tours
3:30 Greek Folk Dancing
4:30 Complimentary Guided
Church Tours
5:00 Greek Folk Dancing
6:30 Complimentary Guided
Church Tours
9:00 Festival closes
Sunday, February 14th
Happy Valentines Day!
11 AM to 9 PM
11:00 Festival Opens
Noon: Live Greek Music!
By “The Greeks” until closing
12:30 Church Tours
2:00 Greek Folk Dancing
2:30 Church Tours
3:30 Greek Folk Dancing
4:30 Church Tours
5:00 Greek Folk Dancing
6:30 Church Tours
7:00 Hercules Kidz Zone closes
9:00 Festival closes until 2011
Remember to take The
Church Tour and see the Art!
~ TAVERNA COURTYARD ~
GYROS ~ Savory meat on warm Pita bread with tomato, onions and topped with
Tzatziki Sauce, a subtle blend of yogurt, garlic and cucumber - $7.00 side Tzatziki - $1.00
Loukaniko ~ Seasoned Greek sausage grilled and served in warm Pita
bread with feta cheese and black olives - $6.00
Souvlaki ~ Greek seasoned & skewered Pork or Chicken served in warm
Pita bread with feta cheese and black olives - $6.00
Lamb Chops ~ Four Lamb Chops & Greek Fries – Feta Cheese & Olives - $14.00
Individual order of Greek Seasoned Fries ~ $3.00
~ APPETIZERS BOOTH ~
Spanakopita ~ Fluffy fillo filled with spinach and cheese - $2.00 each
Tyropita ~ Fluffy fillo filled with a combination of cheeses - $2.00 each
Dolmathes ~ Grape leaves stuffed with a delicately flavored meat and rice filling - $1.00 each
Pastitsio ~ Layers of macaroni, grated cheese and ground beef covered with white sauce & baked-$5.00
Greek Salad ~ Lettuce, tomatoes, peperoncini, dressing, Feta & Olives - $4.00
~ RESTAURANT~
"Agape" Combination Plate - $12.00
Greek style Chicken, two Dolmathes, rice pilaf,
Fassolakia (Greek Style Green Beans),
Greek Salad and Dinner Roll
~ PASTRIES BOOTH ~
Pasta Flora – Apricot filled Torte - $2.00
Paximathia ~ Greek Biscotti- two for $1.00
Baklava ~ That famous Greek Pastry - $3.00 Each
Koulourakia ~ Traditional Greek Cookies - 1 Dozen $6.00
Bougatsa ~Rich, smooth custard nut baked between layers of fillo - $3.00 Each
Galatobouriko ~ Fillo filled with custard, sweetened with light syrup - $3.00 Each
Diples ~ Rolled pastry, honey dipped, sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts $2.00
Kourambiethes ~ Melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar - $1.00 Each
Melomakarona ~ Honey cookies with a hint of orange, and topped with chopped walnuts- $1.00 Each
~Kafenio ~
Loukoumathes ~ Mouth-watering feather-light golden puffs of pastry drenched with honey
and sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts – Small - $4.00 - Large - $8.00
~ ZEUS & ZORBA BARS ~
Ouzo ¸ Metaxa ¸ Well Drinks ¸
¸ Imported & Domestic Beers ¸
~ BEVERAGES ~
¸ Sodas ¹ Bottled Water ¹
¹ Greek & Domestic Coffee ¸
Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner
760.346.8941
5 Great Locations
Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage
Bermuda Dunes, Indio,
and Palm Springs
Welcome to Palm Desert Greek Fest!
Whether you’re throwing a private party in a luxury resort, or a corporate
affaire on emerald green fairways, Classic Palm Desert has your event
covered from tent top to table top. Our custom tents and air conditioning
units transport your guests from the blazing sun to cool elegance, where
every table, chair, fork and plate is perfectly suited to your occasion.
We can even cover those ubiquitous Palm Desert pools to provide extra
space for a dance floor. With a deep inventory of rental equipment,
and the top-notch service that goes along with it.
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Contact: Scott Lewis - (760) 343-5110
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