🌿 Bright Saturday AHEPA Barbecue – Celebrating Pascha Together!
Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming, and our community is gathering once again for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the season — Bright Saturday with AHEPA Chapter 286!
This year, we invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for a joyful afternoon of fellowship, delicious food, and celebration as we commemorate Pascha in true AHEPA spirit.
📅 Event Details
Bright Saturday AHEPA Barbecue
Saturday, April 18, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Pavilion at Old Navy Dairy Farm
100 Dairy Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
(Located next to David’s Natural Market)
Set against the scenic countryside of Gambrills, the pavilion offers a charming, relaxed outdoor atmosphere — the perfect setting to gather after the joy of Easter and continue the celebration with our extended AHEPA family.
✨ What is Bright Saturday?
Bright Saturday falls during Bright Week — the week following Pascha in the Orthodox Christian tradition. It is a time of continued celebration, renewal, and joy. Rather than letting the festivity end after Easter Sunday, we extend the spirit of resurrection, hope, and unity into the week.
And what better way to celebrate than together — outdoors, with food, laughter, and fellowship?
🍗 A Feast Worth Gathering For
Our barbecue will feature:
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Grilled favorites fresh off the barbecue
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Traditional and seasonal sides
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Refreshing beverages
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Sweet treats
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Family-friendly fare for all ages
Picture a red-checkered picnic table, sunshine overhead, and the comforting aroma of grilled specialties filling the spring air. Whether you’re enjoying a cold drink, a fresh glass of lemonade, or a plate filled with barbecue favorites, there will be something for everyone.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly & Community-Focused
This event is designed for the entire family.
💲 $25 per person (ages 11 and older)
🎉 Children 10 and under are FREE!
Bring the kids. Invite grandparents. Encourage friends to attend. Bright Saturday is about extending hospitality and strengthening the bonds that make our community vibrant.
Expect:
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A welcoming and relaxed atmosphere
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Fellowship among brothers and friends
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Laughter and storytelling
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Opportunities to reconnect and meet new faces
🌼 Why You Should Attend
AHEPA Chapter 286 continues its proud tradition of service, heritage, and community engagement. Events like this do more than provide a meal — they strengthen our brotherhood and our connection to faith and culture.
Bright Saturday is:
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A celebration of Paschal joy
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A chance to gather outside of formal meetings
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An opportunity to introduce others to AHEPA
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A reminder that community is built around the table
In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, an afternoon like this offers something simple and meaningful — shared presence.
📣 RSVP Information
Please RSVP no later than March 14, 2026.
For tickets and information, contact:
Chapter President Sam Karides
Early RSVP helps us prepare properly and ensure plenty of food and seating for all.
🌸 Join Us!
Mark your calendar now. Bring your appetite. Bring your smile. Bring someone new.
Let’s celebrate Bright Saturday together — with gratitude, joy, and the warmth of fellowship that defines AHEPA Chapter 286.
We look forward to seeing you on April 18th!
