8 Nov: AIWA SF GALA

On November 8, 2025, AIWA-San Francisco will be hosting a gala dinner dedicated to celebrating the legacy of the Apcar family.

Join us for the Armenian Women Trailblazers Gala: The Legacy of Diana and Lucille Apcar, presented by AIWA San Francisco.

Celebrate the legacy of Diana Apcar, the first female Armenian diplomat, and her granddaughter Lucille Apcar, whose generous gift launched FoundHer by AIWA.

FoundHer supports Armenian women with funding, mentorship, and business guidance to create jobs and uplift communities.

Enjoy a memorable evening while helping us pave the way for the next generation of Armenian women leaders.

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Ticket Price: $450 members | $500 non-members

RSVP by: November 1, 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that empowers women and builds a stronger future for all.

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9 Nov: Daughter of the Crying Man, screening & Q&A

Bay Area 🌉📻  Join us for the local premiere of “DAUGHTER OF THE CRYING MAN,” a stunning documentary + visual podcast from the Country of Dust podcast, at Groundfloor in Oakland, on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.

A VHS found in a Toronto basement sends Nyree Abrahamian on a journey to uncover a lost branch of her family, and the last Armenian village still surviving in Turkey.

Country of Dust is an award-winning narrative podcast about Armenia today – telling vibrant, sound-rich and deeply personal stories about a country in flux, and the people living through it all. Mother Armenia is so excited to partner with them for the Bay Area premiere of this episode, which is available for streaming on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

This is a free, in-person screening and Q&A with Nyree and producer/sound designer Jeremy Dalmas afterwards. Space is limited so please make sure to register here.