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Visit us at the The Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center (BMNECC) in West Homestead and learn about our role in Pittsburgh area history! Our organization is the oldest organization of its kind in the United States and is the national center for the preservation and presentation of Bulgarian art, music, literature, costumes and artifacts. We sponsor many interesting activities - from live music and dance events to art exhibits and lectures. Stop by on Saturdays from September through May and purchase some of our delicious, homemade ethnic soups and other Bulgarian specialties fresh from our Soup Sega!

What a fantastic day of golf, friendship, and community spirit at the beautiful Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown, PA! ...
10/11/2026

What a fantastic day of golf, friendship, and community spirit at the beautiful Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown, PA! The weather cooperated just long enough for everyone to enjoy a wonderful day on the course before the rain rolled in later that day! It may have been a little chilly, but that didn't stop our golfers from enjoying the opportunity to hit the course in mid-October! 🍁⛳

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our golfers, title sponsors, hole sponsors, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers who helped make this outing such a tremendous success!

Special Thanks To:
Ponderosa Golf Course – For the spectacular hospitality, beautiful course, and delicious post-golf buffet! You helped make the day truly memorable!

Our Golf Outing Co-Chairs, John Harbist and Beth Stafura – Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and leadership in bringing this wonderful event together!

Our Title Sponsors:
Ed & Marilyn Markoff
Elevation Medical Weight Loss
Panera Bread Company
Tamburitza Association of America

Our Hole Sponsors:
Z Workz Construction
Ed & Marilyn Markoff
Hazelnut Catering
Mike & Tony’s Gyros
SSB Bank
Hewitt Hardscapes LLC
Jak’s Bakery
NSS Life - National Slovak Society
Hinkle Family
Don Kolcheff
Rooted in Shadeland
Paul Karas & Beth Stafura
Kassabov Family
Madel Jager
Diane Lesko & Family
Folk Faktory
Slavjane Folk Ensemble
JR Sergeant
Croatian Fraternal Union
River Salvage Company, Inc.
First Call Plumbing
St. Nicholas Men’s Klub Karadjordje
MediaQuest
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
Steve Markoff
Wilson Accounting Group
Anonymous Friend

Our Generous Donors:
Dan & Mark Markoff
Tom Petrone
Nadine’s
Cupka Joe’s
John Harbist
Beth Stafura
Ira Luchynyn
Paul & Bilyana Stafura
Nina Parish
Lazarovi Family
Susan & Paul Stafura
Denise & Nik Nedev
Julia Kordesich
Tomovi Family
Mike Russell
Andrea Sibalova

Our Amazing Volunteers:
Ira Luchynyn
Denise Nedev
Nik Nedev
Bilyana Stafura
Sam Trichtinger
Nick Fejka
Paul Karas

And to EVERYONE who participated, contributed, supported, or helped behind the scenes — THANK YOU! Your generosity, enthusiasm, and community spirit made this golf outing a truly successful and memorable event!

And we're already looking ahead to 2027! Stay tuned for more posts and exciting details about our 2027 BMNECC Golf Outing! We can't wait to do it all again!

⛳ Great Golf. Great Friends. Great Community. A Great Day! 💚

WOW — what a weekend! We had an AWESOME response over the weekend with more foursomes AND more sponsors joining us for t...
10/04/2026

WOW — what a weekend! We had an AWESOME response over the weekend with more foursomes AND more sponsors joining us for the BMNECC Golf Outing!

But guess what? There’s still room for YOU! If you’re still interested… WE’RE interested in YOU! Every golfer, sponsor, and supporter helps make this event a success and supports BMNECC!

Ponderosa Golf Course
Saturday, October 10

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Well, we just couldn’t leave you out of the fun! So, we’ve decided to give you a little extra time to join us!Registrati...
10/01/2026

Well, we just couldn’t leave you out of the fun! So, we’ve decided to give you a little extra time to join us!

Registration & sponsorships are now open until Monday, October 5!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun — grab your spot and join us!

Scan the QR code on the event flyer or register online: https://forms.office.com/e/Ei5erTNF7k

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Visit: https://forms.office.com/e/TK5epeXAuX

For additional information, please contact:
John Harbist
[email protected]
412-719-2582

Beth Stafura
[email protected]
412-370-8182

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. We hope to see you on the course next week! And if you can't join us for a round, we'd be honored to have your business or organization's name represented as one of our valued sponsors.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER AND SPONSOR!!!Swing Into Fall at the 2026 BMNECC Golf Outing!Mark your calendars and join us for a...
09/30/2026

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER AND SPONSOR!!!

Swing Into Fall at the 2026 BMNECC Golf Outing!
Mark your calendars and join us for a day of golf, camaraderie, and community support at the 2026 BMNECC Golf Outing!

Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00am Sh***un Start (Scramble format)
Ponderosa Golf Course | Hookstown, PA

Whether you're playing to win or just enjoying a day on the course, your participation helps support the BMNECC and advances our mission. Gather your friends, family and coworkers, and spend the day with a fun game of golf with food, drink, raffles, prizes and more!

Registration
$125/golfer | $480/foursome

Not a golfer? You can still make an impact! There are plenty of ways to support the outing through hole sponsorships, event sponsorships, or other donations. Every contribution—large or small—helps make this event a success while supporting the BMNECC.

Register Today!

Scan the QR code on the event flyer or register online: https://forms.office.com/e/Ei5erTNF7k

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Visit: https://forms.office.com/e/TK5epeXAuX

For additional information, please contact:
John Harbist
[email protected]
412-719-2582

Beth Stafura
[email protected]
412-370-8182

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. We hope to see you on the course this October! And if you can't join us for a round, we'd be honored to have your business or organization's name represented as one of our valued sponsors.

A Meaningful Evening of ConnectionSome moments remind us why the work we do at BMNECC matters so deeply. Members of BMNE...
09/25/2026

A Meaningful Evening of Connection

Some moments remind us why the work we do at BMNECC matters so deeply.

Members of BMNECC (Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center) were grateful to attend a special gathering of the Bulgarian community at the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York, held in recognition of Bulgarian Independence Day and during an important week of United Nations meetings.

Our Artistic Director, Bilyana Stafura, Vice President of Operations, Nick Nedev, and Bulgarian School Parent Committee representative, Denise Nedev, had the meaningful opportunity to meet President Iliana Iotova of the Republic of Bulgaria, along with Velislava Petrova, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Natalia Efremova, Minister of Labour and Social Policy; and Stefka Yovcheva, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C.

For BMNECC, the evening was about much more than attending an official gathering. It was a moment of genuine connection. For nearly a century, the BMNECC has worked to preserve and share the culture, traditions, history, and arts that connect our community across generations. Gathering on the occasion of Bulgarian Independence Day made that connection especially meaningful — a reminder of the heritage we carry with us and our responsibility to keep it alive for generations to come.

Our heartfelt thanks to Consul General Angel Angelov and his entire staff for welcoming our community with such warmth and care. We deeply appreciate the thought and effort they put into bringing people together and making the evening feel so personal.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to President Iliana Iotova, Minister Velislava Petrova, Minister Natalia Efremova, Chargé d’Affaires Stefka Yovcheva, and all of the Bulgarian diplomats and representatives who made time during a very busy week of United Nations meetings to connect with Bulgarians living abroad. This evening felt very much connected to what the BMNECC has stood for throughout its history preserving our heritage, sharing it with future generations, and strengthening understanding and connection through culture.

We left with full hearts and deep gratitude.

From all of us at the BMNECC, thank you for a truly memorable evening, and warm wishes to our Bulgarian community on the occasion of Bulgarian Independence Day.

To learn more about the BMNECC and read our complete Mission & History, please visit www.bmnecc.org/mission-history

Preserving Tradition ~ Presenting the Arts ~ Promoting Understanding

TONIGHT!!!Come for a celebration of Bakan music, dancing, food, and fun. Otets Paissii Performing Folk Ensemble, Nema Si...
09/19/2026

TONIGHT!!!
Come for a celebration of Bakan music, dancing, food, and fun.

Otets Paissii Performing Folk Ensemble, Nema Signal featuring Mark Špišić, the Vlado Mollov Band, and more!

Doors open at 6pm; performance by Otetst Paissii begins at 7pm. Food & drink available for purchase. Tickets at bmnecc.org/happenings.

TOMORROW - -Saturday Night! Come for a celebration of Bakan music, dancing, food, and fun. Otets Paissii Performing Folk...
09/18/2026

TOMORROW - -Saturday Night!

Come for a celebration of Bakan music, dancing, food, and fun.

Otets Paissii Performing Folk Ensemble, Nema Signal featuring Mark Špišić, the Vlado Mollov Band, and more!

Doors open at 6pm; performance by Otetst Paissii begins at 7pm. Food & drink available for purchase. Tickets at bmnecc.org/happenings.

TONIGHT!!Don't miss this FREE, interactive workshop with amazing guest artists who have will share their instrumental an...
09/18/2026

TONIGHT!!

Don't miss this FREE, interactive workshop with amazing guest artists who have will share their instrumental and vocal expertise with us. Come to learn, sing, play, and connect.

Doors open at 6pm; workshop begins at 7pm. Food & drink available for purchase. Intermediate to advanced musical experience recommended for active playing. Everyone is welcome to listen & learn!

LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!EARLY BIRD tickets through September 14: $30 AdultsAfter September 14: Adults $35, Child...
09/14/2026

LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD TICKETS!

EARLY BIRD tickets through September 14: $30 Adults
After September 14: Adults $35, Children under 12: $10 | Under 5: FREE
Purchase tickets at https://events.leapevents.com/event/2026_balkan_nights

Balkan Night 2026 will highlight two local bands, Nema Signal featuring Mark Špišić and the Vlado Mollow Band, to cap the two-day Friends of the Bulgarian Tambura event, a celebration of tambura music, song, and dance.

Join us for a night of live music bringing Balkan rhythms and voices together for an unforgettable musical evening! More info and tickets at bmnecc.org/happenings.

Meet Dimitar Hristov! Mitko is a profilic Bulgarian musician, composer, conductor and teacher who will share his musical...
09/10/2026

Meet Dimitar Hristov!

Mitko is a profilic Bulgarian musician, composer, conductor and teacher who will share his musical expertise in tambura and beyond with us. We are honored to welcome an artist whose relationship with the tambura reaches back to the foundation of his musical journey — and whose extraordinary career embodies what it means to carry tradition forward.

Read about Mitko and his incredible musical craft, and then join us on Friday, September 18, 7pm (doors at 6) for a FREE event: Friends of the Bulgarian Tambura: Interactive Artist Forum & Workshop. Come as a player, a singer, a listener, or simply someone curious to discover the tambura and Bulgarian singing!

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449-451 W 8th Avenue
West Homestead, PA
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