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Y.N.O party at Omilos
17-Aug-07 The children from the Y.N.O swimming group (that is sponsored by the Mayor every summer) had been invited today for a final party at Omilos.
Salsa music blared out loudly but it was a real treat to everyone. A professional instructor got up and did his swaying of his hips, with probably forty excited children copying him, all lined up in rows!
A.O.Hydra Football Team Win 2:1!
On Sunday 22nd April '07, A.O. Hydra Football Team won 2:1 against Saronas. It was a home match and their 22nd game. Fanis Mavromatis, position defensive midfielder, scored both goals. For more information on the team you can find their own website at: http://www.hydra
Bishop of Hydra Died 15th July - Hydra In Mourning
15-Jul-08 - The Bishop of Hydra died yesterday and will be buried today (16th July 08). As a mark of respect the Church has requested a week of mourning. The Dymos of Hydra along with the Director of the Hydra Archieves and Museum have complied and all special events, parties and so forth sponsored by these organisations have been CANCELLED. These are the main events that WILL NOT BE TAKING PLACE NOW. No performance by Karolos Voutsinas at the Pirate Bar on Friday 18th, and no performance by Marios Frangoulis at the Museum on Saturday 19th. It is anticipated that other smaller events at various places will also be cancelled. Please check with venues for details.
Cat Catchers - Volunteers Urgently Needed
03-Sep-07 - Theo of the Pirofani Restaurant in Kamini has very kindly (heroically considering how difficult a job to organise it is) sponsored the travel and accommodation for a vet to come to the island for the purpose of neutering and spading as many of the stray cats on the island as can be caught. VOLUNTEERS TO CATCH THE CATS ARE URGENTLY ASKED TO COME FORWARD between the 19th - 23rd September. Those who have pledged cash for the purchase of medicine are asked to contact Theo now.
Dance school to be dedicated to the children of Hydra
The first lessonOn Friday 30 November 07, the first ballet lessons started in the high school gymnasium and will continue there only until Christmas time. After the holidays, the lessons will be held in the old secondary school, which is going to be transformed into the dance school. It will be dedicated for the children of Hydra to learn ballet, modern dance and acrobatics.
Hydra 2 – Dimaina 1
Sunday 19th Nov 2006, Dimaina visited Hydra for the fifth match of the 2nd Argolida division football tournament. Dimaina, currently at the bottom of the league, have only scored 1 goal since the beginning of the season. Hydra is currently in the middle of the table.
Hydra dominated a slow 1st half showing their superiority with a goal headed by Ian Acheilas after a long pass from the defence. Hydra kept possession of the ball but didn’t manage any more tries.
Kyria Maria's Candle Workshop on Hydra Island
A distinct mildewy aroma filled the room and a smouldering orange haze loomed in the air. The oldie-worldly-look really made me believe I had stepped back in time. Kyria Maria Haramis, an elderly woman with white, candy-floss hair bundled in a bun, wearing a long apron hardened with wax and small clog like shoes, was pouring wax onto nearly finished candles.
Morning service at Ayios Grigoris
25 Jan ’08 – Having lived in Hydra for 18 years, I’m still learning about new events every day! Knowing that the same orthodox name day celebration can occur twice during the year, I only learnt three days ago that the name day for Grigoris happens not just on the 10th January (as I had put on the event calendar) but also today, the 25th January. Today was a local name day for Grigoris celebrated solely in Hydra.
Every year, Ayios Grigoris church celebrates its name day. 
Situated in the grounds of the 2nd Primary school, all the students from both schools in Hydra gather for the church service. (It also means no lessons!). Parents and locals are welcomed too.
It was the first time that I had ever been to this particular church. All the windows had been decorated with red flowers and it looked stunning. Standing nearer the back, I was fascinated how all the children were so intense on listening to the priest.
After the service everyone collected holy bread and a chocolate sweet.
Huddling into one of the classrooms from the bitter cold, it was a great comfort to drink a hot Greek coffee that was being served!
A few words were then made by ‘papas’ Vagelis to bless the New Year pita. Standing in rows all the children took one by one their very small piece of pita. They ate their small pieces really quickly to see who had the piece with the coin inside! Lucy, (one of the students) was presented from the parent committee of the 2nd Primary school with a prize for finding the lucky coin.
A lovely morning enjoyed by all.
More images can be seen in Ayios Grigoris photo gallery.
Nursery school's Christmas event
Christmas festivities are really beginning and end of term school parties are happening.
Yesterday evening, the 2nd nursery school had their own intimate Christmas party inviting everybody to come and join them. A short and sweet verse was heard from the children followed by the traditional Greek Christmas carol. This is always done with gently tapping on a silver triangle that every child holds (or in this case, not so gently!). 
Stathis Dekavalas
13th Nov 2006 - After a long battle with cancer, Stathis died this morning in hospital. Our deep sympathies are sent to Maggie and to his children. His funeral will take place tomorrow at 3pm at the main church in Nea Smyni, Athens. Condolence messages can be sent to Kydonion 4, Nea Smyni, Athens, 171-21.
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