Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.

For 75 years, the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna (Free Estonian Word) has been a faithful companion to the Estonian-American community, keeping Estonian families in far-away places and also those close by connected, and abreast of community news, current events, cultural happenings, social announcements, and everyday helps with Estonian traditions and homelife. In today´s unsettled world, community journalism is more important than ever.

This important anniversary conference will discuss the role played by Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope and the fight for restored independence Estonia and its part in connecting the Estonian community abroad. We will also discuss the chronicle’s continued relevance, as Estonians abroad continue to champion Estonian culture, values, and interests in their every day lives.

Join new and veteran newspaper editors, journalists, staff, contributors, and supporters for an intelligent conference on the life and times of Estonians in America through the pages of the Vaba Eesti Sõna.

We look forward to seeing you in person, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required, donations welcomed.

If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom.

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Conference

Session 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.

Session 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities.

This conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage, contributors, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.

Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference

Reede, 5. aprill 2024, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday, April 5th, 2024, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT

New Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House, 243 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

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Kutsume Teid ameerikaeestluse kandja Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverentsile VABA EESTI SÕNA 75: KUNST SIDUDA MINEVIKKU JA TULEVIKKU reedel, 5. aprillil algusega kell 14:00 New Yorgi Eesti Maja sinises saalis

• Kuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu
• Kuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi
• Arutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema
• Kohvilaud, sünnipäevakook

Laupäeval, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud.

Võimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org.

Võtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud!

Tervitades,
The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers, Inc.
ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja

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Please join us for this anniversary conference celebrating decades of dedicated coverage of the Estonian American community 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD: THE ART OF CONNECTING PAST AND FUTURE

Friday, April 5th, 2 pm NY Estonian House, Blue Room

• The role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism
• Connecting Estonian-American families and communities
• Discussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed
• Reception and birthday cake

Saturday, April 6th, 10 am – 1:30 pm, workshop: Tips on how to contribute important and interesting information about your communities and how to get involved. All ages are welcome.

We hope to see you in person, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org.

We encourage you to share this invitation!

Looking forward to seeing you,
The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers, Inc.
of the newspaper Free Estonian World