19th Annual Ukrainian Christmas Dinner Fundraiser
Schedule
Sat Jan 10 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Lilydale | Chippewa Falls, WI
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Join us at Lilydale Dance Hall & Event Center for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, culture, and generosity as we come together to support Ukraine. Enjoy an exquisite traditional Ukrainian menu and explore unique handmade gifts from Ukraine.
During the evening, you will hear from our speakers:
VALENTYNA PAVSYUKOVA - Founder and CEO of Chalice of Mercy will share the extraordinary mission of her organization, which has delivered more than $180 million in emergency and medical supplies to Ukraine. She will also speak about her work alongside doctors from front-line hospitals, supporting those who save lives and care for wounded soldiers in the most extreme conditions.
RYAN HENDRIKSON - Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, founder of Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal nonprofit will share his powerful firsthand experience from the front lines of demining operations in Ukraine. After 22 years of military service and surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Ryan has dedicated his life to protecting civilians by clearing landmines in war-affected regions.
KATIE JOHNSON - Co-founder of Revolved nonprofit, and DEAN BUCKNER, founder of Connector, will share about their trip to Ukraine and their experience of the mission work of Chalice of Mercy at the front line.
We will be accompanied by world-renowned Ukrainian saxophonist ANDRII CHMUT – Composer, producer, and one of the most celebratedJAZZ artists worldwide.
Dinner Menu
• Kutya: wheat berries with dried prunes, cherries, apricots, raisins, and honey
• Zaporizhya Borshch: traditional Ukrainian soup
• Pampushky: garlic bread with dill
• Beet Salad: beets, potatoes, sweet peas, dill, onions
• Roasted Duck: marinated in Ukrainian spices, red wine, and blackberry jam
• Roasted Potatoes and Peppers
• Green Salad: tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and red marinated onions with sunflower oil dressing
• Cabbage Rolls: stuffed with rice, pork, mushrooms, and carrots
• Sausage: marinated in sour cream and garlic
• Sauerkraut: with prunes and pears in tomato sauce
• Kolachi: “Christmas Bread” with raisins and honey
• Kompot: traditional Christmas fruit drink
Contact Trudy Bement for reservation questions: 715-226-0376
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