On Saturday, April 6th, 10 am to 1 pm at the East Community Center in Littleton, Colorado, an estate planning attorney, Alex Kirven, will lead us in a workshop to inform us on the importance of estate planning.

In short terms, this workshop is to help set your assets straight if you were to get in a position where you can no longer physically communicate your needs, or you have passed away. For those newer to the US, this Legal Workshop will be educational and beneficial to attend.

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about estate planning from an attorney who has helped families from all walks of life in an educational, low pressure setting.

The workshop will cover the legal process known as “estate planning.” Broadly speaking, estate planning has five parts:

1. Choosing people to make decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself

2. Choosing who will get your property when you pass away

3. Making sure the people who you have chosen to receive your property actually get it

4. Minimizing taxes and expenses after you pass away

5. Making sure there is someone to take care of your children if they are still minors.

Everyone needs to have an estate plan, but many people do not. There are many reasons for this. Some of the main ones are: a belief that only the very old or the very rich need an estate plan, finding an attorney, and knowing what to ask the attorney.

Tea and coffee will be provided for this event. This workshop is a great opportunity to find out what happens to your belongings and loved ones after you may pass away or get severely ill.

No need to sign up, just show up!

Join Ukrainians of Colorado on Saturday, March 23rd from 11-5 pm for this year’s Ukrainian Easter Market.

Our Ukrainian Easter Market will be held at The Retreat at Solterra in Lakewood, CO!

Tickets for entry are $10, kids 12 and younger are free!

We plan to have another Easter egg hunt!!

We will have a Polish-Ukrainian Easter cooking class available for purchase, taught by Tatyana Stratilat and Iwona Mazurek. We will also have a Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) decorating class available. This year we are also offering a cookie decorating class for kids! (Link for purchase to kids cookie decorating class will be available soon)

All tickets for entry and classes can be found at this link, or the link on our event on Facebook.

We will have plenty of vendors with items for sale!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email ukrainiansofcolorado(at)gmail.com or franiusza(at)gmail.com. We would love to help support your business as you help support Ukraine.

We will have delicious food and warm wine for sale as well.

The amazing NaDiya Band will also be performing!

We look forward to seeing you and supporting Ukraine. All proceeds will go to help orphanages, internal refugees and provide medical supplies and humanitarian aid to those in need near the frontlines, soldiers and citizens.

Together, to victory We look forward to seeing you!

Come join us on Saturday, February 24th at the Denver Capitol Building as we rally to support Ukraine. The two year mark of defending freedom in Ukraine is February 24th, and we want to show the world that we have resisted Russia’s aggression and we are still standing. Our entire mission these past two years have been to #StandWithUkraine.

We will gather at 12 AM to stand in solidarity, honor those that have fallen, and unite as Ukrainians. We plan to have priests join us, moments of silence, speakers, and more. We have also invited city officials who potentially may be joining us. We will also have tables full of items for donations.

“Believe in Ukraine” is a worldwide campaign marking the 10th anniversary of Ukrainian resilience against all odds. The future we believe in is one of Ukrainian victory and liberation. Stand together with us as we illuminate hope and show our solidarity with the brave Ukrainian people.

Belief is a fundamental component of humanity. Our belief is something that connects us all spiritually and it is a powerful tool against the evil of this world. At the core, this is why presently this message is more important than ever. Now, when Ukraine is passing a decade of defending its sovereignty and after two years of protecting the world’s democracy since the start of the full scale invasion.

Let us all band together and Believe In Ukraine!

We hope to see you there, so we can all Stand With Ukraine!

Holiday Dance Party Fundraiser for Medical Supplies and Shipments

Join us on December 22 at Club Vinyl (basement level) for a night of dancing as we celebrate the holidays and raise money for medical supplies to be shipped to Ukraine!

Enjoy popular Ukrainian dance music and other popular remixes we usually play at our events. DJ AzArt will prepare and mix some of the newest and popular Ukrainian dance songs, and other remixes of Ukrainian singers.

Presented by Nick Voronkov with R.E.G. Events and Ukrainians of Colorado. 50% of all proceeds from this event will go toward purchase and shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine.

We hope to see you all and your friends to have some fun and help with our fundraiser.

The theme is YELLOW

Bottle service reservations available

9pm start

18+ to enter / 21+ to drink

ladies $20

gentlemen $20

under 21 $30

Please join us on Saturday, December 16th for our annual Ukrainian Christmas Market Fair!

We are looking forward to seeing you. Doors will open at 11 until 6 pm. We will have plenty of vendors available for wonderful items for purchase, lots of delicious Ukrainian food, classes available for purchase, and activities for children. We will also have a special visit from St. Nicolas (Santa)! You can even take a photo with him for a small donation.

Available for purchase will also be our cooking class, where you will learn to cook traditional Ukrainian dishes around Christmas time with Tatyana Stratilat and others. These can be purchased through the ticket link. If you choose to do the cooking class, you will not need to purchase an entry ticket.

We are also offering a Master Class Ukrainian Christmas Decoration! There are two time slots available:

11am - 1pm Ukrainian Christmas Pysanky Decorating Class (Christmas Eggs)

2pm - 4pm Ukrainian Christmas “Spider” Ornament Making Class

Tickets are $25/person for those classes

**If you purchase a ticket for ANY class, you do NOT need to purchase an entry ticket**

Tickets for entrance are $15/person, children 12 and under are free.

You can purchase ALL tickets here.

All proceeds made are going to help internal refugees and orphans in Ukraine.

We can’t wait to see you and celebrate the Christmas spirit, the Ukrainian way!

Ukrainians of Colorado will be gathering on November 18th, in commemoration the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor, the Ukrainian genocide famine of 1932-1933. Not only will we be commemorating the lives lost long ago during our Holodomor Vigil, but also the ones we are losing during the current genocide happening in Ukraine.

Please join us in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Castle Rock to honor those that have passed.

In Denver, we will meet at Babi Yar Memorial Park (10451 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO) between 5-6pm

In Colorado Springs, we will gather at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum (121 S Tejon St, Suite 100, Colorado Springs) between 5-6 pm

In Castle Rock, we will meet at Philip S Miller Park between 5-6 pm.

Please come for 4;45 at all locations to see can promptly start at 5 pm.

We must remember and honor our history, and those that have suffered to keep our culture alive.

Ukrainians of Colorado jointly with Littleton Public School and East Community Center inviting for Parent Meeting.

Are you a new family from Ukraine living in America? Are you finding it difficult for you and your children to adapt to American schools?

If so, we invite all parents and children on November 4th at 11 a.m. to the East Community Center (Littleton) for a meeting dedicated to the adaptation of parents and children to American schools.

At the meeting, we will talk about adaptation, the difference between Ukrainian and American schools, and about the possibilities for quick integration of newly arrived families in Colorado.

You will be able to listen to reports from representatives of various schools, teachers and families who have already lived in the USA for a long time. Please know you are not alone. Children will also have the opportunity to meet others and play!

Please leave your questions about the school, the problems you encountered and how you would like us to solve these concerns in the comments. This will allow us to prepare well in advance for the meeting.

Here is the program itinerary for “Welcome to the American School!” event.

Please join us next Saturday, November 4th at 11 am.

11:00 - Introduction (Littleton Public School & Ukrainians of Colorado)

11:15 - Tetiana Feltner, LEAD English Language Development teacher at Douglas County School District:

- Registration for school (vaccinations, report cards, diplomas, test for English level, classes by age, kindergarten, chancellors, translation of documents for school...).

- Benefits at school, lunches, bus, registration, sports Activities at school and clubs, financial assistance.

- ESL teachers, how they help, coordinator.

- Relationships at school (bullying, parent meetings, differences in when an interpreter is required, international meetings and holidays in schools, psychological transition for parents from no experience).

12:00 – Natalia Marak - High School, credits for colleges

12:15 – Natalia Miller Forrest, Principal of Heritage Heights Academy- The difference between public and charter schools, homeschooling

12:30 - Catherine Russell, Community Engagement Specialist TRiO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) - Information about the admission to college

12:50 - Tracy Small, H2TF - Diploma Accreditation

1:15 - Break

1:30 - 2:30 - Answers-questions.

We hope to see you there! You can also find all information on our FB page under the event “Welcome to the American School”.

Friends, we invite everyone next Saturday, September 9th to join us for “Cannabis for Ukraine!”.

Anyone who can cook, make souvenirs, crafts, sing, collect donations, wave Ukrainian flags and wants to help the Ukrainian cause is welcome to join us.

We asked cannabis companies to cover the event and provide huge offers to get people to help us!

Ukrainian suppliers, non-profit organizations and visitors will not be charged at entrance.

Let's gather, sing, wave flags, enjoy the event and remind everyone that freedom does not come free.

Glory to Ukraine!

Please join us this Saturday, August 26th at 11 am - 1 pm at the Capitol to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day!

We will be gathering at the Capitol steps together to celebrate Ukraine’s independence and come together as a community.

Please come, bring your flags and your friends! We look forward to seeing you there.

Calling all Ukrainians in Colorado and everyone who loves and supports Ukraine!

Please join us as we get excited for our Ukrainian Festival at Belmar Park.

Come discover, enjoy, share and support Ukraine and celebrate our culture!

ALL are invited!

There will be a variety of Ukrainian, American, Polish food, desserts, activities for kids, beer garden, souvenirs, and plenty of art and crafts for sale.

Our concert in the Amphitheater will offer different genres of music, talented local artists!

PLEASE BRING YOUR FOLDING CHAIR OR BLANKET, SUNSCREEN, UMBRELLA.

IT IS PARK'S REGULATIONS: NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINKS. SECURITY IS ON SITE.

See you all on August, 19th at our UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL!

Buy tickets - $25 / adults HERE:

Our sponsors are:

Kapella group - Commercial Construction Management

CEDS finance - Empowering Business Owners

Arvada West Pharmacy - Local Pharmacy & Medical Supply

Alameda Dental - Multi Specialty Practice

Polam FCU - Federal Credit Union

TTEC - Global Customer Experience Technology & Services

Summit Cleaning Services - Professional House Cleaning & Maid Service

Ukrainians of Colorado has been invited by CCAI Adoption Services to join in on their cultural block party's 31st reunion! We are very excited to be apart of this, as a big part of our donations support orphanages in Ukraine.

CCAI’s Open House will be filled with live music, food, games, and performances from other cultures. Our Ukrainians of Colorado members, Zoriana and Evelina Herman mother and daughter duo, will be singing for U of CO's part in CCAI's performance.

This is a family friendly event and a free event! We plan on having our table set up there, and we hope to see many of you come and join us.

Find the information on the event below:

Bring the whole family for an open house featuring food to purchase, crafts, and performances that celebrate our multi-cultural CCAI Family! Fun for all ages, this is our favorite event of every year!

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM Doors open. Stop by for crafts, activities, games, shopping, and delicious food vendors!

10:00-10:30 AM Chinese Lion Dance performance (Joyous Chinese Cultural School)

11:00-11:30 AM Colombian Dance performance (Studio Colombia)

12:00-12:30 PM Ukrainian Folk Music performance (Ukrainians of Colorado)

12:45 AM Group Photo

1:00-1:30 PM Chinese Traditional Dance performance (Joyous Chinese Cultural School)

2:00 PM End of CCAI 31st Annual Open House & Reunion

You can participate in this fundraiser by:
Dine in
Take out
Drive thru
Pick up
Please visit Pizza Hut and they will take your order from their storefront for take-out. When purchasing your meal, mention your group’s name to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to Ukrainians of Colorado.

Use this link to order your meal: https://www.groupraise.com/events/251414

Dine out for Ukraine at Pizza Hut!

You can dine in, take out, drive-thru, or pick up, and Pizza Hut will donate 20% of sales back to Ukrainians of Colorado!

Join Thornton Barnes & Noble on Saturday 4/29 at 2PM as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Michael Sampson for a discussion of his timely new bi-lingual children's picture book, THE STORY OF UKRAINE: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom. This event will be hosted in partnership with local organization Ukrainians of Colorado. Information about the author and the book can be found below:

As a Fulbright scholar to Ukraine during the Russian invasion this past year, Michael Sampson reported on his work in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, The Tampa Bay Times, School Library Journal, The Horn Book Magazine, and NPR. While attending peace rallies in Warsaw, he heard people singing the Ukrainian national anthem. Michael was moved by the passion and love the people singing had for Ukraine and contemplated how he might replicate that same passion and love on a global scale.

Michael Sampson and Olena Kharchenko teamed up with the mission to write a book for children and families around the world to help them to feel connected while also teaching Ukraine's history.

The Ukrainian national anthem was written in the 1860’s about fighting for freedom then, and unfortunately, it is very true once again in 2022 with the Russian invasion. This book is meant to help parents share the story of Ukraine and for teachers to move students to deeper discussions about democracy and freedom.

Olena and Michael connected with Ukrainian publisher, Old Lion Publishing House, to help get this book printed in Ukraine as well. Their response was the exact sentiment that Michael and Olena had hoped to evoke with this book: "thank you for standing with us."

Additional information

We continue working with Project CURE. On April 27, 2023 we will be loading container with medical supplies, going to Amosov' Institure of cardiology.

We will need only 5 volunteers, please sign up here.

Personal Stories

Performers

Informational Presentations

Silent Auction

Do you love Nepalese and Indian food? Have you always wanted to try it if you haven’t?

Dine out for Ukraine Thursday, April 6th between 11AM -2PM & 4:30 - 9PM at Durbar Nepalese & Indian Bistro in Loveland, CO!

During those hours, 15% of all proceeds will go towards Ukrainians of Colorado & Sunflower Seeds Ukraine, which will then fund humanitarian aid in Ukraine!

We hope to see you there!

More fun activities for kids - egg hunt, face painting, eggs decorating.

Please join our Ukrainian Easter Market Fair.

Please join us in fundraising event to support people in Ukraine. Our program will feature:

• Ukrainian Traditional Easter Dinner Cooking class (seats are limited, tickets will go on sale on March 1st, please schedule it a head of time

• Egg hunt, face painting, eggs decorating

• Ukrainian Easter Egg art class, seats are limited. Please purchase tickets here: BUY TICKETS

• Our vendors will offer variety of Ukrainian souvenirs, food, Easter bread (Paskha)

All raised funds will go to orphans, schools, and people in Ukraine in need.

Join us as we join Colorado State University at the inaugural International Programs Run for Relief on March 25, 2023 at 9am in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 5k will start in CSU's historic Oval and continue throughout campus.

The run is to raise awareness and scholarships to benefit current and future international CSU students whose home countries are experiencing conflict and crisis.
Ukrainians of Colorado will have a table set up at this event full of items for purchase in return for donations.

Registration is $25 for the public ($10 for CSU students) and includes race entry, event t-shirt, and snacks.

Register here: https://international.colostate.edu/iec/5k-run/
Same day registration also available.

This is not an officially timed event.

Parking available at Lory Student Center Parking Lot 310.
Check in will take place outside Laurel Hall (700 Oval Drive).

Denver Documetary Society launches the inaugural Mile High Human & Civil Rights Film Screening at the MCA Denver at the Holiday Theatre in North Denver (Behind North High School).

On Saturday March 11, 20223 at 4:45pm they will screen the newly released documentary "20 Days in Mariupol".

As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggle to continue their work documenting the war’s atrocities.

The movie just won the Sundance 2023 Audience Choice Award.

Tickets are On-Sale

Owner of the ThinMan Erik has been supporting Ukrainians of Colorado for a while. On February 25, 2023, on one year of russia's unprovoked war in Ukraine, Erik wants to bring community together to support Ukraine once again, to raise awareness that was is still on and Ukraine needs help more than ever to defend it's freedom and land. Bohdan Porytko, Molotov Kitchen and Cocktails's chef will cook Ukrainian traditional meal for this fundraising event. We will see you all there.

Come join us on Saturday, February 25th at the Denver Capitol Building as we rally to support Ukraine. The one year mark of the war against Ukraine is February 24th, and we want to show the world that we have resisted Russia’s aggression and we are still standing. Our entire mission this past year has been to #StandWithUkraine.

We are working with the activist organization "Klych" to stand in unity with all states across America in moments of silence in support of Ukraine. We want to bring awareness of the one year anniversary to the start of the war across the country.

We will gather at noon (12 PM) to stand in solidarity, honor those that have fallen, and unite as Ukrainians. We plan to have priests join us, moments of silence, speakers, and more. We have also invited city officials who potentially may be joining us while we #StandWithUkraine.

We also want to mention that there will be a gathering on February 24th at the Colorado State Capitol Building @ 4pm. If you cannot make our Saturday event, please join the gathering on the 24th, or vice versa. Thank you, and we look forward to rallying with you in support of Ukraine Слава Україні! Україна переможе!

Feel free to check the videos and photos from the event here.