Connecticut Estonian Independence Day Celebration

Eesti Vabariigi 196. Aastapäeva tähistamine

The Connecticut Estonian Society’s Estonian Independence Day celebration will occur on Saturday, February 17th, at 3:00 PM. The event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine.

CES is honored to welcome this years guest speaker, Mr. Margus Särglepp, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The short program will feature a performance by Dr. Hando Nahkur, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Hando is internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and has concertized in more than eighteen countries worldwide.

The program may well include a few other local performers, and our traditional raffle with quality prizes. The evening´s DJ music for listening and dancing is provided by Kristjan Karu.

The full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, chicken, kielbasa, and more. For dessert, we have homemade Kringel.

Tickets are Adults-$65, young people-$55, children 12-3 ($30), little kids – free (Please see RSVP form below). Please RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer, Margus Laan.

Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus ([email protected]) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!