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SUMMARY:Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis 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.  \n\n\n\nJoin 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.    \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in person\, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required\, donations welcomed.  \n\n\n\nIf you cannot attend in person\, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nTo attend virtually\, register here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference \n\n\n\nSession 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.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities. \n\n\n\nThis conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage\, contributors\, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference\n\n\n\nReede\, 5. aprill 2024\, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday\, April 5th\, 2024\, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT \n\n\n\nNew Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, NY 10016 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKutsume 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 \n\n\n\n\nKuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu\n\n\n\nKuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi\n\n\n\nArutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema\n\n\n\nKohvilaud\, sünnipäevakook\n\n\n\n\nLaupäeval\, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud. \n\n\n\nVõimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nVõtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud! \n\n\n\nTervitades\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja \n\n\n\n\nRegistreeri siin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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 \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 5th\, 2 pm NY Estonian House\, Blue Room \n\n\n\n\nThe role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism\n\n\n\nConnecting Estonian-American families and communities\n\n\n\nDiscussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed\n\n\n\nReception and birthday cake\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 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. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you in person\, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to share this invitation! \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.of the newspaper Free Estonian World \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/conference-75-years-of-free-estonian-word-the-art-of-connecting-past-and-future/
LOCATION:NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T170000
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SUMMARY:Induction of Estonian Erika Puussaar into Cleveland Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Ambassador to the United States\, Kristjan Prikk\, will induct Estonian Erika Puussaar into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  \n\n\n\nErika earned this honor through her long involvement with the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation as a Member of the Board\, as well as being the President of the Estonian Cultural Garden. She has always been a visible Estonian\, supporting outreach to area libraries to help introduce Estonia to the Greater Cleveland community. She was invited to share the Grand Marshall role\, with Latvian and Lithuanian leaders in the Ukraine Independence Day Parade in Cleveland.  \n\n\n\nCleveland area Estonians are excited to see one of their own receive this honor. The induction will take place at Windows on the River at 5pm April 23\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nCleveland International Hall of Fame2024 Induction Event Details\n\n\n\nThe 2024 induction event will be held at Windows on the River on Tuesday April 23\, 2024.  Parking is available in the huge lot adjacent to the building. \n\n\n\nDoors will open at 5:00 PM for cocktails (cash bar) and networking and the event will begin promptly at 6 PM. \n\n\n\nDress is business casual but we encourage attendees to dress in traditional cultural or ethnic dress! \n\n\n\nDinner will be served after the Color Guard and National Anthem and opening remarks from our Master of Ceremonies Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV.  A few distinguished leaders will also give some brief remarks and then dinner will be served. \n\n\n\nThe inductions will take place immediately after dinner. A special person will give a few remarks about the inductee and then the honoree will give his/her acceptance speech. \n\n\n\n2024 Class\n\n\n\nThe 2024 Class was chosen unanimously by the committee from almost 100 worthy nominations.  In alphabetical order: \n\n\n\n\nDona Brady\n\n\n\nAmbassador Edward Crawford\n\n\n\nVeronica Dahlberg\n\n\n\nDr. Eugene Jordan (posthumous)\n\n\n\nErika Puussaar\n\n\n\nJohnny Wu\n\n\n\n\nFor ticket information contact Debbie Hanson at (216) 406-6594.For additional info contact Toomas Tubalkain\, toomast1910@gmail.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/induction-of-estonian-erika-puussaar-into-cleveland-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:Windows on the River\, 2000 Sycamore Street\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44113
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
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SUMMARY:Online event: The Legacy of Juri Lotman in Tartu\, Estonia and the World
DESCRIPTION:This online program hosted by the New York Public Library will celebrate Tartu\, Estonia as a 2024 European Capital of Culture\, Tartu 2024 including luminaries of worldwide interest like Juri Lotman. The celebration will take us to memorable places in Tartu that are connected to the cultural heritage and legacy of this unique man and his city. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. Read more about them below. \n\n\n\nPlease register to receive Zoom link to join! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJuri Lotman (1922-1993) was an internationally renowned intellectual and scholar. Born to Ukrainian Jewish parents in Leningrad\, he escaped the ongoing wave of antisemitism\, culminating in the “Doctors’ Plot”\, by finding refuge in Tartu\, within the safety of ancient walls of its university. Although Estonia was also occupied by the Soviet Union at the time\, the environment was considerably more Western and Lotman didn’t experience hostility to his ethnic background. \n\n\n\nAs his academic career developed at the University of Tartu\, Lotman became the key figure in cultural semiotics. Well loved by his students and internationally respected for his works\, Lotman went beyond the academe to have his own program on the national TV and also wrote extensively on cinema. In the 2020s\, after the celebrations of his centenary\, Lotman’s intellectual legacy is still relevant and exciting – as is his life story. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. Read more about them below. \n\n\n\nThis online program is a result of cooperation between the New York Public Library and Estonian Writers Union which was mediated by the Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture Foundation and the Consulate General of Estonia in New York. In 2022\, the Tartu branch of the Estonian Writers Union produced a webcast on Estonian polymath Uku Masing for the World Languages Collection of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at the NYPL\, with its premiere and online Q&A on April 26\, 2022. That webcast can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19HnOPox-U. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nPeeter Torop\, PhD – Professor of Semiotics of Culture at the University of Tartu. Torop expanded the scope of the semiotic study of translation to include intratextual\, intertextual\, and extratextual translation and stressing the productivity of the notion of translation in general semiotics. He is also a co-editor of the journal Sign Systems Studies\, the oldest international semiotic periodical. As a student of Lotman himself\, Torop shares his memories of Lotman as a teacher and mentor\, ever in search of fresh insights. \n\n\n\nMerit Maran (Rickberg)\, PhD – Head of the Juri Lotman Semiotics Repository at the University of Tallinn. Maran was the main curator of Juri Lotman 100 centenary celebrations in 2022 and defended her PhD thesis\, “Towards Complexity Thinking with Juri Lotman: Modelling Cultural Dynamics in Educational Systems” in 2023. Dr. Maran focuses on the contemporary and ongoing relevance of Lotman’s approach to complexity in cultural systems. \n\n\n\nElen Lotman\, PhD – Associate Professor of Film Arts\, Baltic Film\, Media and Arts School. An award-winning cinematographer\, director and lecturer\, Elen Lotman is a granddaughter of Juri Lotman and has also translated his works on film into Estonian. Sharing a more personal side of her grandfather\, she tells of her childhood full of stories\, fun and discovery\, as well as Juri Lotman’s daily habits and love for Tartu. \n\n\n\nThis webcast has been made possible by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and the Estonian Ministry of Culture.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are subject to change or cancellation. \n\n\n\nAssistive Listening and ASL \n\n\n\nASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. \n\n\n\nNYPL The New York Public Library \n\n\n\nEesti Kirjanike Liit / Kultuuriministeerium \n\n\n\n#JURILOTMAN \n\n\n\n#ESTONIA#Tartu2024
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-event-the-legacy-of-juri-lotman-in-tartu-estonia-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Sofi Oksanen to Speak at Stanford University
DESCRIPTION:The Helena Brandt Visiting Scholar Program Inaugural Lecture  \n\n\n\nwith Sofi Oksanen\, the internationally-acclaimed\, best-selling author of a number of works of historical fiction\, including the novel Purge (2008)\, a tale of three generations of Estonian women and human trafficking\, as well as Stalin’s Cows (2003) and When the Doves Disappeared (2012). \n\n\n\nRSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3wFTbgi \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Toni Härkönen
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-sofi-oksanen-to-speak-at-stanford-university/
LOCATION:Levinthal Hall\, Stanford University\, 424 Santa Teresa St\, Stanford\, CA 94305\, Stanford\, California\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000
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CREATED:20240513T225658Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Estonian Music Through Two Centuries @ LA Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:The Los Angeles Estonian Society invites you to a special program featuring musicians from the Aavo Ots Music Studio (Estonia). Soloist Neeme Ots is travelling to the US in late May to attend the International Trumpet Gild conference\, making this treat possible. \n\n\n\nAavo Otsa Muusikastuudio MTÜ solist\, trompetist Neeme Ots reisib 2024. a. maikuu lõpus Los Angelesse\, et osaleda Rahvusvahelise Trompeti Gildi (The International Trumpet Guild) konverentsil.Sellega seoses toimub laupäeval\, 1. juunil kell 12 päeval Los Angelese Eesti Majas kontsert. Sissepääs: Los Angelese Eesti Seltsi liikmed $ 15\, teised $ 20\, lapsed tasuta. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-estonian-music-through-two-centuries-los-angeles-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T190000
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SUMMARY:Jaanipäev celebrations hosted by Seattle Estonian Society
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and celebrate Jaanipäev at Golden Gardens. We can’t reserve fire pits at Golden Gardens\, so we’ll have to see where we end up. But you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble! \n\n\n\nSeattle’i Eesti Selts kutsub koos Jaaniõhtut-päeva pidama!  \n\n\n\nBring chairs or blankets to sit on\, your favorite Jaanipäeva dish to share\, and flowers to make wreaths. \n\n\n\nThere is a playground where kids can play\, and we will have fun with Molky\, soccer\, and volleyball. You can also bring any games that you enjoy playing in the summer. Additionally\, if you have a musical instrument that you want to play\, this is an opportunity to have a great audience.  
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaanipaev-celebrations-hosted-by-seattle-estonian-society/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Event hosted by Washington (DC) Estonian Society
DESCRIPTION:Dear WES members and friends. \n\n\n\nWe will meet for the Summer Solstice Hike on June 23 at 10am and gather at the winery nearby after the hike. Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead is located at 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124\, and Paradise Springs Winery address on 13219 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124. \n\n\n\nMore information about the trail – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/ \n\n\n\nIf you have not paid your 2024 membership fee yet\, you can do so at our website www.washingtonestoniansociety.org. \n\n\n\nHave a wonderful weekend\, \n\n\n\nWES Board \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKallid Washingtoni Eesti Seltsi liikmed ja sõbrad\, \n\n\n\n23. juunil kell 10 saame kokku jaanipäeva matkaks ning peale seda veedame aega veiniistanduses matkaraja läheduses. Matka asukohaks on Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead Virginias (aadress 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124). Veiniistandus Paradise Springs Winery aadressiks on 13219 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124. \n\n\n\nInfot matkaraja kohta leiate siin – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/ \n\n\n\nEesti seltsi liikmetasu saate maksta meie veebilehe kaudu www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/summer-solstice-hike-with-washington-dc-estonian-society/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Estonian Society":MAILTO:info@washingtonestoniansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240319T213323Z
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SUMMARY:Summer camps at Jõekääru
DESCRIPTION:SUVI 2024 registreerimis lehed on uuendatud ja saadaval meie veebilehel: www.joekaaru.com \n\n\n\nRegistration forms for Summer 2024 Camp at Jõekääru (in Canada) now available on our website www.joekaaru.com. \n\n\n\nEesti keele nädal: 29. juuni – 6. juuli\, 2024 Estonian Language WeekSpordi ja mängu nädal: 6. juuli – 13. juuli\, 2024 Sports and Games Week Kunst ja kultuuri nädal: 13. juuli – 20. juuli\, 2024 Art and Culture WeekJK/Kalev Võrkpalli laager: 20. juuli – 27. juuli\, 2024  JK-Kalev Volleyball Camp  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTulge kõik ja jagage infot julget!Näeme Jõekäärul\, eesti keeles\, eesti meeles! \n\n\n\nwww.joekaaru.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/summer-camps-at-joekaaru/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T005959
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240725T022416Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Eesti Kooli Suvelaager
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/chicago-eesti-kooli-suvelaager/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Estonian School":MAILTO:kool@eestimaja.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240730T025350Z
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SUMMARY:70th Lakewood Estonian Games
DESCRIPTION:Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud 70\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Estonians from North American and beyond for a weekend of sports competitions\, comradery and culture! \n\n\n\nCompetitions\, activities\, and performances for all ages; Estonian House kitchen and bar open.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the schedule below for a packed schedule that features Estonian sensation NUBLU among others!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is proud to be a sponsor of this event\, and congrtaulates the Estonian Amateur Athletes Association on their 70th anniversary. Fun fact: EAAA (Eesti Spordiliit USAs)  was named the 2023 recipient of EANC’s Outstanding Estonian-American Organization.  \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti Spordiiit USAs!    Terves kehas terve vaim!  \n\n\n\nWeekend Schedule of Planned Events  \n\n\n\nFriday\, Aug 2nd​ \n\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Golf  4-person Team Scramble at Lakewood CC\, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.net). $75. \n\n\n\n18:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining table open until evening\n\n\n\n19:00 p.m. – Bowling at Finnigans Lanes @ Lakewood by Henry Ashford\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Aug 3rd​ \n\n\n\n\n08:00 a.m. – Swimming @ Candlewood – Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n09:00 a.m. – Pickle Ball Tournament Jackson Liberty HS – Carl Skonberg (carlms223@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n09:30 a.m. – Track and field competitions registration Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Tennis Jackson Liberty HS\, Sarina Ashford and Arden Wichman (ardenwichman8@gmail.com) (Registration by July 26)\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining window open until the evening (bar open 14:00 p.m.)\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Volleyball competitions at Eesti Maja grounds – Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com) & Lilly Aasmaa\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – Chess tournament\, Siim Vanaselja – vanaselja@gmail.com\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – Children’s petting zoo\n\n\n\n3:00pm – Biergarten and band playing outside during the afternoon\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m. – Volleyball finals\, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. – “Valguspidu” includes athletes parade and awards. Laagri Laulud (camp songs) led by K. Põhi & U. Kärner followed by special Tuljak performance\n\n\n\n22:00 p.m. – Nublu & Gameboy Tetris  Performance inside EM after Valguspidu\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, Aug 4th  \n\n\n\nSurf & Sun Family Day at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area – Point Pleasant. \n\n\n\n​Admission; Prepay & Save (Pre-sale ends on July 28th) \n\n\n\nTake advantage of the early bird rates presented below. All pre-sale tickets include 1 FREE Mega Raffle ticket and also 1 FREE Dou Can Koozie. \n\n\n\nYou can pre-purchase your admission tickets as follows: \n\n\n\nSaturday  (Any Saturday ticket purchase includes admission to Fri) \n\n\n\n$50 (17 to 69); $20 (70 + ); $10 (6 to 16); 5 & under FREE\, \n\n\n\nWeekend Tenting Fee –  $40 \n\n\n\n(Pay-at-Gate rates may be higher) \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/70th-lakewood-estonian-games/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs &#8211%3B Estonian American Amateur Athletes":MAILTO:info@eaaasport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20231220T053923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T034052Z
UID:9674-1723287600-1723982400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Girl Guides & Boy Scouts in USA   Summer Camp 2024
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Girl Guides and Boys Scouts gather in the magical place called Järvemetsa for 10 days of team spirit\, Estonian culture\, traditions\, and learning by doing and putting scouting principles to good practice. This year´s camp name and theme is “AHA!” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration now open! Early-bird registration though June 23. Registration accepted through July 27. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGaidid ja skaudid kogunege!  Skaut-gaid suvelaager AHA kutsub teid! Järvemetsa hüüab teid!  \n\n\n\nRegistreerimine on avatud! Osaledes talgutel saate hinna soodustust!  \n\n\n\nTalgute kuupäevad 18. mai\, 8. juuni ja 13. juuli. \n\n\n\n 2024 Camp leaders: ngdr. Lia Triantafylidis\, nskm. Andrus Maandi \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-girl-guides-boy-scouts-in-usa-summer-camp-2024/
LOCATION:Järvemetsa Estonian Camp\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Scouting,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting USA & Estonian Girl Guide Association%2C USA (ESM USAs%2C EGM USAs)":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240807T215202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T160702Z
UID:10964-1724587200-1724592600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way
DESCRIPTION:Join Estonians\, Latvians\, Lithuanians\, Ukrainians and friends as we commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to wear their folk dress\, bring flags\, and bring friends! Let’s introduce the Baltic Way and our shared history and promising future to our American communities! \n\n\n\nAugust 23 – Baltic Way 35\n\n\n\nGather beside the Pond Cafe at Elizabeth Park\, West Hartford\, CT Opening of the event – the Music from Baltics. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram begins at 12:05 pm \n\n\n\nIntroduction Remarks by Dr. Dahlia Giedrimiene \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Bradley Woodworth (Director of Baltic Studies\, Yale University): The Significance of the Baltic WayRepresentatives from three Baltic organizations –* Estonia – Laine Kõiva Kingo * Latvia – Valdis Vinkels* Lithuania – Paulius Nenortas \n\n\n\n* Speaker – Dr. Leo WalenskySinging of popular songs from Baltics \n\n\n\n A tribute at the Baltic Way Memorial next to Pond CaféSong: The Baltics are Awakening ( ‘Bunda jau Baltija\, Atmostas Baltija´ / ‘Bunda jau Baltija’ /´Ärgake Baltimaad´ \n\n\n\nAnnouncements * Photos * Refreshments \n\n\n\nFor more information contact:Dr. Dalia Giedrimiene dgiedrim@gmail.com ; tel. 860-965-4141Mr. Paulius Nenortas 860-856-3302; Lt_hoops@yahoo.comMrs. Dzina Inkratiene inkratiene@sbcglobal.net \n\n\n\nFrom American-Lithuanian Community\, Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-baltic-way/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe)\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240906T030236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T030239Z
UID:11009-1725739200-1725739200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Teater: "Kleit\, Mina\, Milling ja New York"
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago presents an lighthearted theater experience with beloved Estonian actor Henrik Norman.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEATER. TEATER. TEATER. \n\n\n\nChicagosse tuleb külla esinema Henrik Normann! Palume külastada! \n\n\n\n…” need on hoolikalt valitud\, naljakad ning ootamatu lõpuga lood ja täis üllatusi. Lavastus kahes vaatuses ja samas mõtteline kummardus sõbrale. Need lood on päriselt sündinud. Elu on parim stsenarist\,kelle huumor on vahel peen\, vahel otse ja labidaga ja vahel nii terav\, et pisar tuleb silma”… \n\n\n\nTulge saama elamust!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/teater-kleit-mina-milling-ja-new-york/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T023000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240806T035700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T041400Z
UID:11016-1726224300-1726367400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:"Nou (SAMM) Pois ÄLÄUD III" folkdance camp
DESCRIPTION:“Nou Pois Äläud III” Tantsulaager is for women ages 18+ and for mixed pairs registered to Tantsupidu* \n\n\n\nRegistrations are in from near and far – incl Holland & New Zealand\, Tallinn & Vancouver\, Kentucky & Illinois and more locally\, from Pickering & Pefferlaw – Sept 5 is the deadline (but if we hit the max\, registration will close early). As at posting date 20 spots remain for NPÄ-III\, welcoming all women\, as well as for *men in mixed pairs registered for Tantsupidu. Counting down! \n\n\n\nBe sure to cehck out the website for important info before you go!  \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here til September 6
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nou-samm-pois-alaud-iii-folkdance-camp/
LOCATION:Camp “Jõekääru”\, 38 Viru Avenue\, Udora\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240807T212728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T213447Z
UID:10957-1726819200-1726851600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Kammerkontsert New Yorgi Eesti Majas
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special chamber music concert at NY Eesti Maja on September 20th. Cade Roberts and friends play music from Estonia\, other Nordic countries and more! Visit the link below for more information.An enchanting evening of chamber music at the historic Beaux-Arts Estonian House in New York City. Award-winning musicians Jonah Murphy\, Clara Cho\, and Cade Roberts will perform a program that includes captivating works from Nordic\, Baltic\, and Scandinavian countries\, alongside timeless masterpieces from the classical repertoire. One of the concert’s highlights will be the US premiere of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’ Piano Variations – one of Estonia’s most important composers. Don’t miss this extraordinary event that celebrates both classical and contemporary compositions in an iconic venue.CONCERT PROGRAM:ARVO PÄRT – EstländlerFRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN – Piano Trio in G\, Hob. XV:15KAIJA SAARIAHO – Sept PapillonsPĒTERIS VASKS – Aria e danzaTÕNU KÕRVITS – LaulKAIJA SAARIAHO – MirrorsVELJO TORMIS – Piano VariationsCLAUDE DEBUSSY – Piano Trio in G\n\n\n\nOlete oodatud erilisele kammerkontserdile NY Eesti Majas 20. septembril.  \n\n\n\nCade Roberts ja sõbrad mängivad muusikat Eestist\, Põhjamaadest ja mujalt! Lisateabe saamiseks külastage allolevat linki. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPiletid & Rohkem infot/Tickets & More info
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/kammerkontsert-new-yorgi-eesti-majas/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NY Eesti Haridusselts / NY Estonian Educational Society":MAILTO:info@estonianhousenewyork.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240905T044632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T045857Z
UID:11093-1727008200-1727017200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Commemorating the Mass Flight of 1944 @ NY Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to cohost this special Commemorative Event at which EANC president Mai-Liis Bartling and council member Andres Simonson will be among the speakers. Join us at the New Yorgi Eesti Maja – New York Estonian House. We are incredibly honored to welcome the President of the Republic of Estonia for this very important event. \n\n\n\nRSVP/Registration required\, seats limited: manager@estonianhouseny.org\, +1 212-684-0336 \n\n\n\nCommemorations of the Mass Flight of 1944 during this 80th anniversary year continue across the U.S.\, in Estonia\, and in other Estonian communities around the world. EANC encourages you to take part in your community\, or to use the anniversary as an opportunity to introduce Estonian history to your younger family members and in your own neighborhoods and amongst American acquaintances.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/commemorating-the-mass-flight-of-1944-ny-estonian-house/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240906T051421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T051506Z
UID:11031-1727375400-1727380800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:This important film  is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of the making of this documentary. \n\n\n\nEight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives while holding on to their hopes\, dreams\, and culture after having fled their homeland.  \n\n\n\nThe Paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a  Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked. \n\n\n\n‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both  physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nThere are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11031/
LOCATION:Rowan University\, 201 Mullica Hill Road\, Glassboro\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240906T050417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T175812Z
UID:11023-1727519400-1727528400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:This important documentary by historian Helga Merits is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary. \n\n\n\nEight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives in the United States while holding on to their hopes\, dreams\, and culture after having fled their homeland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a  Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked. \n\n\n\n‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both  physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nThere are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/film-screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Film Institute\, 824 Lancaster Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Seabrook_Poster_cropped.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240926T032522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T032525Z
UID:11137-1727524800-1727524800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:NY Estonian School's 90th Anniversary Celebratory Event. NYi Eesti Kooli 90.a. juubel!
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming community members\, alumni and current student families to help celebrate the 90th anniversray of the New York Estonian School.  \n\n\n\nJoin in the fun! Full-fledged Estonian clowns Piip ja Tuut\, workshops\, exhibit\, premiere of the Youth Drama Club’s new movie “Secret Song Festival”\, musical guests\, and more!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-estonian-schools-90th-anniversary-celebratory-event-nyi-eesti-kooli-90-a-juubel/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240928T170603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T183553Z
UID:11148-1727603100-1727603100@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:First Day of Estonian School @ Los Angeles Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:Los Angelese Eesti Täienduskool alustab taas pühapäeval\, 29. septembril kell 9:45 hommikul Los Angelese Eesti Majas.First day of Estonian School is here!  We welcome students and their parents\, and look forward to meeting new schoolmates and friends this year!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 246h Street\, Los Angeles\, CA
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/first-day-of-estonian-school-los-angeles-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Eesti Maja  / Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, 90007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20240926T030937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T031022Z
UID:11132-1728154800-1728154800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:ESTO OCTOBER FEST
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends\, \n\n\n\nGet ready for a festive night of music\, dancing\, and celebration at Esto OktoberFest! We’re thrilled to invite you to join us on Oct 5th\, 7PM+ at the New York Estonian House for an unforgettable evening of traditional Estonian fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n What’s Happening: \n\n\n\n\nFolk music performances by Kaie Põhi Latterner (accordion)\, Valev Laube (violin)\, and Charlie Rauh (guitar)\n\n\n\nEstonian folk dances – simple and fun\, perfect for everyone to join in!\n\n\n\nOpen jam session – Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join the fun!\n\n\n\nEstonian beer & food available for purchase\n\n\n\nRaffle at the end of the night for a chance to win exciting prizes!\n\n\n\n\n Event Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n7:00 PM: Doors open\n\n\n\n8:00 PM: Performances and Live Music\n\n\n\n10:00 PM: Folk dancing and social dance games upstairs\n\n\n\n\nTicket Information: \n\n\n\n\n$20 at the door (if you’re a musician who would like to jam along\, please send me a direct email\, and bring your instrument)\n\n\n\n\nWe’re looking forward to a night filled with lively music\, delicious food\, and dancing. Whether you’re a dancer\, musician\, or just want to enjoy a great time\, there’s something for everyone! \n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors: The Finnish Long Drink & Amest Foods. \n\n\n\nSee you on the dance floor!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-october-fest/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
CREATED:20241001T064323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T213722Z
UID:11171-1730487600-1730638800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration - 1 weekend\, 3 events!
DESCRIPTION:View Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Council meets in person but once a year\, so we need to make sure we use our time wisely! True to our mission of preserving Estonian heritage\, promoting Estonian culture\, supporting the Estonian American community and standing for Estonian interests\, we invite Estos of all ages to join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov. 1-2: Event for Young Estonians (18-30):  \n\n\n\nMeet your peers: Find what you have in common and learn what sets you apart! Share your experiences\, interests\, ideas\, questions\, concerns\, visions about life as an Estonain American\, and let us know how EANC can best support and connect our evolving community. (RSVP at erkunoored@estosite.org.)  \n\n\n\nEntry is free of charge. EANC will help offset travel costs for a limited number of young Estonians\, aged 18-30\, to join our Young Estonian Advisory Group. Meals are included in the registration\, but please purchase your Saturday evening program tickets *Student discount: $35. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for YEA here by stating your interest here \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & EANC Awards Night\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 2: EANC Community Celebration & Awards Night \n\n\n\nYou’re ALL invited\, as we present a tribute to our heritage\, hear from distinguished speakers and musical guests\, enjoy a beautiful dinner\, and help us applaud Estonian-American community heroes who will be recognized with the 2024 EANC Awards for having dedicated so much of themselves — their time\, energy\, skills\, and resources — for our mutual cause of keeping the Estonian spirit and culture alive\, and our history and interests in the forefront in the U.S. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Musical performances: Isabel-Mary Roos.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to stay for the whole show as we bring on a special appearance by the Chicago Estonian School bänd \, as they warm up the crowd for the full swing celebration featuring hits by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Estonian band Smilers. Our Master of Ceremonies is council member Andres Simonson. (Tickets are required to attend this event. See below.) \n\n\n\nTickets available for purchase via Eventbrite\, secure credit card purchase on our site\, by cash or check (email erku@estosite.org).  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & Awards Night here  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 3: EST-Tech Talk\, hosted by EANC. Learn how to be an informed and responsible citizen in the age of AI and innovative technologies. Estonia leads the way in innovation and technology. Learn more! (Free entry\, registration suggested.) Lunch at Chicago Estonian House is available for purchase after the EST-Tech Talk.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for EST-Tech Talk here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-community-celebration-1-weekend-3-events/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:NY Baltic Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Seventh Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America\, returns this November 6-17 @ Scandinavia House NYC\, and with virtual screenings across the U.S. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 7th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is back November 6-17\, 2024\, with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings of the best new films from the Baltic region. From November 6-10\, festival-goers can enjoy screenings and events at Scandinavia House in New York. For those across the U.S.\, virtual screenings of six of the films will be available to viewers from November 9–17. Screenings will be accompanied by a range of in-person film talks with directors\, producers and actors; details will be released in the coming weeks. All in-person evenings will be followed by receptions. The full fall program lineup has now been announced. The festival kicks off on Wednesday\, November 6 at 6:30 PM with the U.S. premiere of Life and Love (dir. Helen Takkin\, Estonia\, 2024). Set during the Great Depression in 1933\, this compelling drama follows Irma\, a young woman who leaves her rural home to pursue a writing career in the city. There\, she is pulled into a toxic relationship with her boss at a local print shop\, and as political tensions rise\, Irma realizes that love and ambition come at a steep cost. On Thursday\, November 7 at 7 PM\, the documentary The Mammoth Hunt revisits 1968 Lithuania\, where theater director Jonas Jurasas directs a popular and thinly veiled anti-Soviet production titled “The Mammoth Hunt.” When word gets back to Moscow\, he flees to the U.S.\, while the play’s cast stages a final act of defiance. Director Aistė Stonytė tracks down recollections from its surviving participants. Screenings on Friday\, November 8 include the North American Premiere of A Postcard From Rome (dir. Elza Gauja\, Latvia\, 2024) at 6 PM. In this gentle love story\, Latvian couple Ernests and Alvīne use a lottery scheme to fulfill their lifelong dream of traveling to Rome. As they embark on their holiday\, it becomes clear that Alvīne’s Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly progressing. At 8:15 PM\, director Marko Raat‘s 8 Views of Lake Biwa\, Estonia’s contender for Best International Feature at this year’s Academy Awards\, is a poetic fairy tale set in an Estonian fishing village. In the wake of a recent tragedy\, two teenage girls watch ships sail to Kyoto\, while villagers create erotic art and engage in spiritual spells; hailed as “one of the most unique films of the year” (Cineuropa).Saturday\, November 9 begins with a re-screening of Life and Love at 12 PM. At 3 PM\, a program of Baltic Shorts will screen six short films\, with two from each of the Baltic countries including live-action\, animation and stop motion\, including Ootid (U.S. Premiere); On Weary Wings Go By (NY Premiere); The One Who Knows (U.S. Premiere); and others. Making its North American Premiere at 5 PM\, Maria’s Silence (dir. Davis Simanis\, Latvia\, 2024) is a powerful historical drama about Maria Leiko\, a famous silent-film actress forced to abandon her career to join Skatuve\, the Latvian State Theater in Moscow\, where she was manipulated amid purges of political enemies; a film “rich in historical references and complex visual poeticism” (Cineuropa).At 7:30 PM\, director Saulė Bliuvaitė‘s gritty coming-of-age drama Toxic makes its New York Premiere. Dreaming of escape from the bleakness of their rural Lithuanian hometown\, two young teens form a unique bond at a modeling school\, where they are pushed to violate their bodies in increasingly extreme ways; “impressively tough-minded…with glimmers of tenderness and humor (Variety) and “gritty and keenly observed” (Screendaily). Sunday screenings begin at 2 PM with Parade (Paradas\, dir. Titas Laucius\, Lithuania\, 2022)\, a Baltic comedy following a former couple’s decision to finalize their divorce through Catholic Court — with unexpected consequences; “a cracking comedy” (Screen International). At 4:15 PM\, the Estonian documentary Kelly — Someone Else’s Dream explores the dark side of competitive sports with the story of freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru\, who shot to fame as an X-Games gold medalist at the age of 13 but was later revealed to have been abused; “an uplifting message of hope and empowerment” (Cineuropa). The in-person portion of the festival wraps up at 7 PM with the NYC premiere of Flow (dir. Gints Zilbalodis\, Latvia/France/Belgium\, 2024). This visually stunning animated adventure follows a brave cat who\, after a devastating flood\, teams up with a capybara\, lemur\, bird\, and dog to survive. Praised as “one of the most moving animated films in recent memory” (IndieWire) and “a joy to experience…a deeply affecting story” (THR)\, Flow is Latvia’s official entry for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. For program updates\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. Stay in the loop by following NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook.ABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL \n\n\n\nEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation\, American Latvian Association\, Edhard Corporation\, Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ)\, Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York\, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia\, Sondra Litvatytė\, Narbutas and Baltic Film\, Media and Arts School at Tallinn University. \n\n\n\nIn-person @ Scandinavia House\, NYC & streaming @ home across U.S.\n\n\n\nFilm Line-Up now available and Box Office is open.\n\n\n\nWatch the new trailer here !\n\n\n\nStay tuned to festival updates: sign up for NYBB email alerts here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-baltic-film-festival-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:"Art After Work" Night: Nordic & Baltic Artists of New York
DESCRIPTION:Dear Nordic or Baltic cultural leader in New York\, \n\n\n\nNordic Artists of New York (NANY) is a one-of-a-kind creative community with the mission to unite\, elevate and inspire Nordic and Baltic art and cultural networks in New York\, and grow connection\, collaboration\, shared resources and work opportunities between artists and art organizations.  \n\n\n\nAll of this begins by bringing Nordic & Baltic cultural leaders and influencers\, such as yourself\, under one roof to get to know each other and us\, share thoughts and experiences of our shared cultural scene in NYC\, and enjoy a night of excellent Nordic and Baltic live music at an exceptional historical venue: the New York Estonian House. \n\n\n\nMore info and RSVP: https://forms.gle/9611aeJ25yYNQxMXA \n\n\n\nEvent Timing: November 13th 2024\, 6-8 PMEvent Address: Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street New York\, NY 10016Contact us at nordicartistsofnewyork@gmail.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nordic-baltic-artists-of-new-york-night/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee at the Lakewood Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:The Lakewood Estonian Association invites members to the Eesti Maja for a Sunday matinee\, showing the Estonian comedy “Suvitajad.” The film is based on the book of the same name\, authored by Juhan Smuul.   \n\n\n\nNot a member of the Lakewood Estonian Association yet? No problem! Reach out: lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKalur Ärni on otsustanud nigela kalasaagi tõttu jaaniajaks suvitajad võtta. Plaan pole ju paha\, kuid tema kaunisse Muhumaa tallu saabuvad ülimalt tülikad külalised: proua Sohvia\, tema abikaasa Johan\, nende poeg Juunior ja Sohvia kaunitarist õde Erna koos oma ärimehest kavaleri Ivoga. Juba esimesel pilgul on selge\, et Ärnil ja tema naisel Lainel läheb suvitajatega väga keeruliseks. Pealinnast tulnud suvitajad pakatavad tähtsusest ja nõuavad erikohtlemist\, samas on nende klantsi pealispinna all piinlikke saladusi\, mis tüli käigus avanema hakkavad. Linnarahva jagelustesse tõmmatud maarahvas avastab nüüd ka oma elus üllatavaid kitsaskohti. Naljakate segaduste ja intriigide saatel minnakse vastu jaaniööle ning koos võimsa lõkkega sütivad peoplatsil ka viimseni pingule timmitud kired. \n\n\n\nSmuuli jutustuse ainetel kirjutas stsenaariumi Martin Algus ja filmi režissööriks on Ergo Kuld. Komöödia “Suvitajad” on “Talve”\, “Soo” ja “Jahihooaja” taga seisva meeskonna kõige värskem linateos. \n\n\n\nKohvik ja baar avatudVabatahtlik annetus
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/sunday-matinee-at-the-lakewood-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123701
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SUMMARY:2025 ESFUSA scholarship application period now open
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Students Fund is now accepting applications for scholarships for US students of Estonian heritage. Please note the varied enrollment periods and deadlines. See below for details.     \n\n\n\nFulltime Student Scholarship \n\n\n\nThe scholarship is intended for students of Estonian ancestry studying full-time in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at an accredited academic institution in the USA\, Estonia\, or elsewhere. \n\n\n\nFebruary 15\, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be closed for all applicants \n\n\n\nJanuary 15\, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be opened for the USA highschool graduates \n\n\n\nFebruary 1\, 2025 Full-time scholarship application will be opened for everyone
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2025-esfusa-scholarship-application-period-begins/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T160000
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SUMMARY:The PIRUKA contest is back @ NY Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:The “Piruka” Contest is back! \n\n\n\nThe New York Educational Society (NYi Eesti Haridusselts) looks forward to a great turnout for this fantastic event celebrating Estonia´s savory delicacy: the pirukas. A variety of fabulous flavors wil lbe showcased.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContest rules: \n\n\n\n-Voting will be in two categories: meat and vegetable pirukad. \n\n\n\n-Pirukad must be premade. \n\n\n\n-Preparers should make the pirukad for about 50 people. (The sample pirukad can be cut in half.) \n\n\n\n-Preparers pay no fee. \n\n\n\n-Tasters pay a $10 fee per person. \n\n\n\n-Tasters will vote for the best pirukas in both categories. \n\n\n\n-Prizes will be given to the winners in each category. \n\n\n\n-Preparers and tasters must register by January 23\, 2025 with Liisi Fletcher – (Liisi.Fletcher@gmail.com or 347-683-3632)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-estonian-house-the-piruka-contest-is-back/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T220000
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society welcomes you to a community celebration of Estonian Independence Day! This festive event brings together fellow Estonians\, friends\, members and non-members\, and of course our Latvian and Lithuanian peers\, as well!  \n\n\n\nJoin the fun: Guest speaker\, Cultural program\, buffet dinner\, party\, cash bar\, raffle\, DJ\, dancing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Aari Lemmik\, Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs\, Embassy of Estonia in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nGuest performer: Valev Laube on violin\, featuring original compositions and folk music. \n\n\n\nDJ Kristjan Karu music for listening and dancing provided by Kristjan Karu. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you all there! \n\n\n\nReservations via email or phone/text to Margus Laan at (mtlaan@att.net / ph: 203-214-0517).  \n\n\n\nPay by cash\, check\, PayPal ( https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C9G9GTWM5JQP2 ). Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to CES\, c/o Margus Laan\, 3 Russell Street\, Wallingford\, CT 06492-3220. Payment also accepted at the event. We hope to see you all there. \n\n\n\n\nConnecticuti Eesti Seltsi Vabariigi Aastapäeva tähistamine toimub laupäeval\, 15. veebruaril kell 16.00. Üritus toimub Georgina’s restoranis\, 275 Boston Turnpike\, Bolton\, CT 06043. Tuleb kava\, õhtusöök\, ja pidu. Tantsuks on DJ Kristjan Karu. Loodame Teid kõiki seal näha!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-connecticut/
LOCATION:Georgina’s\, 275 Boston Turnpike\, Bolton\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Christmas Celebrations around the US,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Government of Estonia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticuti Eesti Selts / Connecticut Estonian Society":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T170000
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebartion- Southern Florida
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Estonia Independence Day Celebrations!  Saturday\, February 15th at 5pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are beyond excited to have the incredibly talented young Estonian singer and composer\, Ingmar Erik Kiviloo\, perform at this special event! Expect to enjoy delicious food\, great company\, and an amazing performance that will make this evening truly unforgettable!  \n\n\n\nTickets are available NOW! \n\n\n\nRegular/Non-member ticket $45.00 \n\n\n\nMember ticket $40.00 (paid 2024/25 membership) \n\n\n\nChild ticket (under 18 years) $5.00 \n\n\n\nPurchase options: \n\n\n\nONLINE: https://estonian-national-association-of-sf.square.site/ \n\n\n\nZELLE: floridaeesti@gmail.com \n\n\n\nCHECK payable to ENAOSF\, send to address: 148 Parey Island Place\, Jupiter 33458 FL.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebartion-southern-florida/
LOCATION:Finland House\, 301 W Central Blvd\, Florida\, 33462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T134000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening @ NY Estonian House: Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:A special film screening of the documentary film “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms” by Merits Productions\, hosted at the New York Estonian House. This is an excellent overview and look into the times\, culture\, joys and struggles experienced at Seabrook Farms\, a place that many of us recognize as a hub of Estonian immigrants folowing the Mass Flight of 1944.  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this and other films by historian and filmmaker Helga Merits.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrive for the matinee\, enjoy a discussion and Q&A with the director\, and stay for the following celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäev)!  \n\n\n\nEnjoy the day at the New York Estonian House\, celebrating Estonian history and community.  \n\n\n\n11:45 – 1:15pm Documentary viewing1:15 – 1:40pm Q&A with director Helga Merits \n\n\n\nFilm Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmaFK4j81k&t=48s \n\n\n\nFilm info: https://www.meritsproductions.com/…/the-paradox-of… \n\n\n\nThe Paradox of Seabrook Farms\, 1 hr 30 minutes.   \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked.‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labor. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians.‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nSeabrooki farmi asutajate perekonna ajalugu meenutab Kreeka tragöödiat. Selles on reetmist\, võimaluste loomist ja hävitamist. Samal ajal jagasid pagulastest ja sisserändajatest Seabrooki töötajad ühist südantlõhestavat lugu. 1950. aastatel oli Seabrooki farm suurim külmutatud toidu töötlemisettevõte Ameerikas. Edukaks toimimiseks tuli kasutada põllumajandus- ja tehase tööjõudu. Suurim tööjõugrupp koosnes üle 2000 Jaapani ameeriklasest\, kes olid teise maailmasõja algusaastatel Ameerikasse intergreerunud. Pärast sõda tulid Seabrooki taludesse tööle pagulased mujaltki\, paljud Euroopast. Nende hulgas oli umbes 900 eestlast ja 200 lätlast. Nad olid kõik kaotanud oma kodud ja pidid oma elu taas nullist üles ehitama hakkama. Töö Seabrooki taludes toimus seitse päeva nädalas\, mis oli nii füüsiliselt kui vaimselt kurnav. Kõigi raskuste keskel leiti siiski viise\, kuidas hoida oma kultuurilisi traditsioone ja luua järeltulijatele uusi võimalusi. Kadedus ja usalduse puudumine aga süvenes ja viis Seabrooki perekonna lõpuks lahku. Selle asemel\, et oma poegadele parem tulevik rajada\, otsustas härr Seabrook hoopis selle neilt röövida. Film heidab valgust Seabrooki perekonna ja nende tehase töötajate mõistatuslikule ajaloole – erinevatest riikidest ja kultuuridest pärit inimestele\, kelle jaoks Seabrooki farm oli ainus lootusekiir. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelga Merits is a documentary filmmaker with Estonian roots living in Holland. After completing a successful study of philosophy at the University of Amsterdam\, she went on to work as a newspaper and radio journalist in Holland and Belgium. It was during this period that the idea of making documentaries began to grow; image and sound\, as well as words\, were to influence her work from then on. \n\n\n\nHelga Merits: “In the end\, this is what it’s all about: to convey the story and make people enthusiastic\, hopeful and give them inspiration.”  (Eesti Elu\, 21 October 2017)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/film-screening-ny-estonian-house-paradox-of-seabrook-farms/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities
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