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SUMMARY:Vaba Eesti Sõna 76: Huumori seminar
DESCRIPTION:Ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja The Nordic Press Estonian- American Publisher\, Inc. korraldab 76 aastapäeva puhul kevadseminari “Huumor ajakirjanduses” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5. aprill \n\n\n\nkell 10:00   Mis on Eesti Huumorimuuseum \n\n\n\n6. aprill\, kell 10.00 – 16.00  \n\n\n\nkell 10.00  Huumor ajakirjanduses \n\n\n\nkell 11.00  Urmas Nemvaltsi koomiksi õpituba  \n\n\n\nkell 12.00  MEELETU 55  \n\n\n\nkell 13:00 huumori õpituba
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vaba-eesti-sona-76-huumori-seminar/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Celebration and Spring Concert (L.A.)
DESCRIPTION:A joint celebration of Mother’s Day hosted by the Estonian School\, the Los Angeles Estonian congregation\, the mixed choir and the kannel ensemble Inglikeeled at the Estonian House. Performances by the Estonian School students\, the mixed choir\, Inglikeeled and presentations by the Estonian School and members of the congregation. Snacks and coffee will be served after the event.  \n\n\n\nTäienduskooli\, Eesti koguduse\, segakoori ja kandleansambli Inglikeeled ühine Emadepäeva tähistamine Eesti Majas. Kavas täienduskooli laste\, segakoori ja Inglikeelte esinemised ning täienduskooli ja koguduse liikmete päevakohased ettekanded. Järgneb kohvilaud.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/mothers-day-celebration-and-spring-concert-l-a/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Eesti Maja  / Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, 90007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T030000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Arts Festival Premiers Estonian Finnish Artist Anneli Kanninen
DESCRIPTION:Date(s) & Time(s):Sat May 10\, 2:30pm\, Sun May 11\, 6:00pmDuration: 30 minsShared bill with: Algiin total duration 70 mins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduction Details \n\n\n\nHOMEingHOMEing is a personal exploration of what it means to grow roots in a new place. Arriving in a new country\, culture and a language\, how does one start building home\, while remembering what has been left behind? Through the lenses of different languages and contemporary dance\, this work-in-progress performance researches the sensory and cultural experiences of home\, connection\, and how generations respond to uprooting. \n\n\n\n“With this performance\, I want to honor all the mothers who didn’t have the chance to get a sufficient education and worked their entire lives to put their children through school so that they could get more opportunities in life.” \n\n\n\nIn FinnishHOMEing on tutkimus kodista ja kuulumisen tunteesta eri kielten ja nykytanssin kautta esitettynä. Miten rakentaa uusi koti ja mitä jää taakse\, kun muuttaa uuteen maahan ja kulttuuriin? \n\n\n\n”Tämän teoksen kautta haluan kunnioittaa kaikkia niitä äitejä\, jotka eivät saaneet tilaisuutta riittävään koulutukseen\, ja työskentelivät koko elämänsä\, jotta seuraava sukupolvi saisi enemmän tilaisuuksia elämässä.” \n\n\n\nIn EstonianHOMEing on kodu ja kuuluvustunde uurimise lavastus läbi erinevate keelte ja moderntantsu prisma. Kuidas alustada uue kodu rajamist saabudes teise riiki\, keele ja kultuurilise keskkonda? \n\n\n\n“Selle lavastusega tahan austada kõiki emasid\, kellel ei olnud võimalust omandada piisavat haridust ja kes töötasid terve elu selle nimel\, et oma lapsed koolis käiksid\, et järgmine põlvkond saaks elus rohkem võimalusi.” \n\n\n\nArtist BiographiesAnneli KanninenAnneli is a multidisciplinary artist working in the intersections of dance\, theater and languages with a focus on themes of home and belonging. Anneli’s career was formed in the underground street and house dance culture\, mainly in voguing and the ballroom community\, with mentors like Archie Burnett\, Benny Ninja and Javier Ninja. Over the past 15 years\, Anneli has performed in Scandinavia and Europe working with artists and performers in music\, fashion and TV industries\, teaching master classes and collaborating with award-winning choreographers and arts institutions. She’s worked with choreographer Trajal Harrel (US) at ImPulsTanz in Vienna\, voguing icon Jose Xtravaganza (US) in London and artist Brian Lobel (US/UK) for Zodiak – Centre for New Dance in Helsinki. Anneli’s work has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and Education in Finland\, and an expert organization Circus & Dance Info Finland. Anneli was born in Estonia\, lived and worked in Finland\, and is now based in the Bay Area. They are looking forward to connecting with the rich and vibrant Bay Area artist community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTicket Information\n\n\n\nEarly Bird: $20\, Advance: $25\, Door: $28For the best deals\, see multiple shows with a discount Festival Pass.TICKETSFESTIVAL PASS \n\n\n\n\nTickets/Festival Pass\n\n\n\n\nArtist Information\n\n\n\nWritten & Performed by: Anneli Kanninen \n\n\n\nArtist Website\n\n\n\nVisit Artist Website
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11942/
LOCATION:The Marsh Studio\, 1062 Valencia St\, SF\, CA 94110\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Baltic Picnic 2025 - San Francisco Bay area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a potluck lunch\, and an afternoon of casual sports and fun with friends and family. \n\n\n\nThis year the Bay Area Baltic Picnic moves to Huddart Park in Woodside to take advantage of the park’s wonderful amenities\, including hiking trails! \n\n\n\nWhere: Huddart Park\, Woodside at Zwierlein Picnic Area (see location on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nFEK26WZBbtp1E8b9) \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 1\, 12:00 – 4:00 (registration opens at 11:30) \n\n\n\nFood: Roast pig and beer are provided by the organizers! All guests\, please bring side dishes to share (to serve 8-10)\, and anything extra to add to the grill or to drink. Please note that the park only allows beer and wine\, no hard alcohol. \n\n\n\nDogs: Dogs are not allowed at this park site. \n\n\n\nNew this year! Huddart Park is a beautiful\, natural location with miles of scenic hiking trails in the redwoods! Sign up for a self-guided morning hike before the event\, and let’s explore this corner of the world together! https://forms.gle/B6FjkaZ6CdHbvJ747 \n\n\n\nWays to help: The picnic is run by volunteers! Sign up to help during the day (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F054CAAA72BA2F49… ) – registration table\, help manage the potluck table and sports activities\, and clean up! We need you to make this event happen.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-picnic-2025-sf-bay-area/
LOCATION:Huddart Park\, 1100 Kings Mountain Rd\, Woodside\, California\, 94062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Estonians around the world to its latest virtual forum. There is much in store\, join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis summer\, Estonia will host both the Song and Dance Celebration and the XIII Global Estonian Days ESTO 2025. Additionally\, we will celebrate the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt and the 500th anniversary of the first Estonian-language book. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such a remarkable year! \n\n\n\nThis time\, the virtual forum will focus on everything that creates and preserves Estonian cultural identity—heritage\, music\, nature\, and literature. The forum will be broadcast from the Arvo Pärt Centre. \n\n\n\nThe forum will be translated into English. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nRead more: Global Estonian | Virtual forum for Global Estonians: June 5 2025 \n\n\n\nNB! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Yencc6Yd6/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/12199/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:Long Islandi Jaanipäev ja Spordipäev - Midsummer Celebration & Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Join in the summer fun\, welcome the summer solstice: Estonian songs\, dancing\, sports\, live music\, chlildren´s programs and\, of course\, the Midsummer bonfire – jaanituli!  \n\n\n\nSpecial guest performance by Estonian musician NOËP (alternative-pop artist)! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOËP is the first ever Estonian artist to put on a stadium show. The stadium sold a record+breaking 14\,000 tickets in 2023. Besides enchanting audiences at home in Estonia\, NOËP has played to audiences in Dubai\, Beirut\, Paris (Musée d’Orsay)\, Brighton (The Great Escape). He has sold-out three headline shows in London. He currently has over 90 million streams on Spotify and has won 6 Estonian Music Awards. \n\n\n\nFun fact: NOËP recently started his own gin business venture “Sünk.” Buy your tickets to Jaanipäev now: The first 50 to purchase tickets will be entered into the June 7th raffle for a bottle of Sünk gin. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRead more (Estonian) \n\n\n\nRead more (English)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/long-islandi-jaanipaev-spordipaev-midsummer-celebration-sports-day-i/
LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Sports
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SUMMARY:Jaaniõhtu / Midsummer Celebration - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Estonian House welcomes you! \n\n\n\nThe Estonian House’s grounds will be open for our traditional Estonian mid-summer celebration. Park will open at 2:00 pm. We will have a grill-bar (beginning at 4 pm)\, Estonian beer\, games and bonfire. “Eesti Band” from Estonia will perform with the music. Admission is $25 per person (children under 16 years of age\, admitted free). First 100 paid admissions will receive a Eesti Maja logoed string backpack. \n\n\n\nChicago Eesti Maja kutsub!  Tulge tähistame meiega\, traditsiooniline Jaanipidu ootab ees!  Park avatakse kell 14.00. Grillbaar avatakse kell 16\, Eesti õlu\, mängud ja lõke. Esinevad muusikaga “Eesti Band” Eestist. Sissepääs on 25 dollarit inimese pealt (alla 16-aastased lapsed\, tasuta). Esimesed 100 tasutud piletit saavad Eesti Maja logoga nöörist seljakoti.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/midsummer-jaaniohtu-celebration-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, IL 60015 United State\, Riverwoods\, Illinois\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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SUMMARY:Jaaniõhtu / Midsummer Celebration - Lakewood\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:The Lakewod Estonia Association invites you to their annual Midsummer celebration! Entertainment and atmsophere provided by RAHVAMUUSIKUD TRIO KOLM from Estonia! \n\n\n\nJoin us for traditional meals and cold drinks. \n\n\n\nFolk games\, dancing\, singing\, raffle.  \n\n\n\nVendors: Amest Esto Food and Estomex Jewelry! \n\n\n\nBring a friend and enjoy the day! \n\n\n\nKutsume kõiki Lakewoodi Eesti Majja tähistama Võidupüha ja Jaaniõhtut \, laupäeval \, 14 juunil\, 2025\, kell 4 pl.Esinevad RAHVAMUUSIKUD TRIO KOLM EestistPakume Jaanisööki – ja jookiRahvamängud\, tantsud\,ühislaulud \, loteriiMüüjad – Amest Esto Food ja Estomex JewelryVõta sõber kaasa ja tule naudi koos meiega !
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaaniohtu-midsummer-celebration-lakewood-nj/
LOCATION:Lakewood Eesti Maja / Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Jaanipäev/Midsummer Celebration: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Estonian Society invites you to join them for a Midsuumer Celebration! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s get together and celebrate Midsummer at Golden Gardens! Since we can’t reserve fire pits\, we’ll have to find a spot when we arrive. But don’t worry — you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:Chairs or blankets to sit onYour favorite Jaanipäeva dish to shareFlowers to make wreaths \n\n\n\nThere’s a playground for kids to enjoy\, and we’ll have fun with games like Molky\, soccer\, and volleyball. Feel free to bring any other summer games you love! And if you play a musical instrument\, bring it along — this is the perfect chance for a great audience!  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n——————– \n\n\n\nTuleme kokku ja tähistame Jaanipäeva Golden Gardensis! Kuna lõkkeplatse ei saa ette broneerida\, peame kohapeal vaatama\, kus oma koha leiame. Aga ära muretse – eestlaste grupi leidmine ei tohiks olla keeruline! \n\n\n\nMida kaasa võtta:Toolid või tekid istumiseksSinu Jaanipäeva lemmiktoit jagamiseksLilled\, et pärga teha \n\n\n\nLastel on mänguväljak\, kus ringi joosta. Mängime Molkyt\, jalgpalli\, võrkpalli. Võta kaasa ka suve mänge\, mida armastad! Kui sul on muusikariist\, siis too see kaasa – meil on suurepärane publik!  \n\n\n\nOotame teid kõiki! 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaanipaev-midsummer-celebartion-seattle/
LOCATION:Golden Gardens
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Estonian Society":MAILTO:estoseattle@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Worldwide Estonian Festival. ESTO 2025: ÜHESKOOS
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Estonians from around the world for latest ESTO festival! The festivities get started in Sweden\, before heading over to Estonia\, where special events\, seminars and activities will take you to Narva and Tallinn. Visit the EST0 2025 website for tickets and more information.  \n\n\n\nWed–Fri 25–27 June  ESTO in StockholmSat–Mon 28–30 June  ESTO in NarvaTue–Thu 1–3 July  ESTO in TallinnThu–Sun 3–6 July  The XXVIII Estonian Song & XXI Dance Festival in Tallinn \n\n\n\n**2 July Estonian World Congress / Eesti Rahvuskongress ( Click here for info and program )  \n\n\n\n***4 July USA Day \n\n\n\nThe ESTO organizers encourage you to buy the inclusive ESTO Festival Pass\, available through May 26\, which offers benefits and access to events.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nESTO Festival Pass – Info and box office \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull program listed below \n\n\n\nBe sure to reconnect with US Estos at the special 4th of July event\, USA DAY\, July 4\, at Fotografiska\, in Tallinn. Hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters (Eesti Kultuuri Fond Ameerika Ühendriikides).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTOCKHOLM\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 25 June\n\n\n\nESTO Eve17:00–18:30 Estonian Cultural Trails\, Skogskyrkogården18:00–00:00 ESTO Eve\, Stockholm Estonian House–19:00 Violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School Folk Music Ensemble20:00–21:00 Concert: Cyrillius Kreek’s “Requiem”\, Church of Catherine\, Högbergsgatan 13 A  \n\n\n\nThursday\, 26 June\n\n\n\n12:00–18:00 Estonian Handicraft Fair\, Skansen\, Solliden14:00–15:30 Kids’ program\, Skansen\, Tingsvallen16:00–17:30 ESTO Opening Ceremony\, concert “Windows of Time”\, Skansen\, Solliden18:00–00:00 Secret pub\, Stockholm Estonian House \n\n\n\nFriday\, 27 June\n\n\n\n10:00–12:00 Seminar “Mass Flight of 1944”\, Stockholm Estonian House– 10:00–10:50 Thomas Niit\, “Refugee Boat TRIINA” (in English)– 11:00–12:00 Documentary film ‘The Little Boy’s Escape to the West’ – Taavi Kaaman and the filmmakers Aili Suiste Rundin \n\n\n\nExcursions– 12:00–14:45 Estonian Cultural Trails in Stockholm with Tiiu Valmet– 10:00–13:00 Stockholm Estonian School\, Svartmangatan 20 \n\n\n\nExhibitions\, Stockholm Estonian House– Estonian Artists in Sweden– Estonian Writers in Sweden: Marie Under– Mass Flight of 1944 \n\n\n\nGroup Trip across the Baltic Sea17:30 M/S Baltic Queen\, Värtahamnen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNARVA\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 28 June\n\n\n\n10:45 Arrival in Tallinn\, Tallink D-Terminal11:30 Buses depart from Tallinn to Narva13:50 Arrival in Narva-Jõesuu (Hotel check-in)Buses Narva-Jõesuu – Narva – Narva-Jõesuu10:00–22:00 Estonian Food and Handicraft Fair\, Narva Castle12:00 Soapbox Rally – self-built engineless car competition\, starts at Raja street13:00–18:00 Artist’s Day\, Joala 20\, Kreenholm Factory\, Narva Art Residency15:00–18:00 Youth Congress: “Multilingualism Opens Doors”\, University of Tartu Narva College\, Raekoja plats 219:00 Grand procession of all participants (Narva Town Hall – Narva Castle)19:30–23:00 Opening of Narva City Days and Concert\, Narva Castle20:30 Theatre “Narva – The City We Lost”\, Vabalava\, Linda 222:00 Secret Pub\, DJ Ahto Külvet\, Vabalava\, Linda 2 \n\n\n\nSport17:00 Narva City Run: Mile Run 1609 m\, Äkkeküla Sports Center. Read more HERE >>– Skatepark– Volleyball \n\n\n\nExcursions16:00–17.30 Swedish Narva\, the upper promenade by the Hahn stairs17:45–18:30 Victoria Bastion Passages\, Pimeaia 316:00–17:30 The History of Narva Castle\, Narva museum\, Peetri plats 717:45–18:30 Virtual reality exhibition “The new life of Old Narva”\, Raekoda\, Raekoja plats 117:45–18:30 Guided tour of Narva Town Hall\, Raekoja plats 116:00–17:30 Sinimäed (Blue Mountains) 1944 \n\n\n\nExhibitionsTo be Advised \n\n\n\nSunday\, 29 June\n\n\n\n10:00–22:00 Estonian Food and Handicraft Fair\, Narva Castle11:00–12:30 Concert-Service\, Cyrillius Kreek’s “Requiem”\, Alexander’s Cathedral12:35–12:50 Videoinstallation “The Sky Above Narva”\, Alexander´s Cathedral13:00–14:00 Alexander´s Cathedral\, Narva: Past and Present\, Alexander´s Cathedral13:00–18:00 Artist’s Day\, Joala 20\, Kreenholm Factory\, Narva Art Residency13:30–15:00 Kreenholm: the history of the textile giant\, Joala 3216:00 Song Festival Flame arrives\, Narva Castle16:30 Concert: “ESTO SONG”\, Narva Castle18:00–22:00 Folk Festival\, Narva Castle– Naised Köögis– SweedEst Song (Sweden)– Zetod (Setomaa)22:30–23:50 ESTO SPECIAL CRUISE Boat trip on the Narva river\, Narva port \n\n\n\nSport9:00–15:00 Narva City Run10:00 Limpa Kids´ Race. Read more HERE >>11:00 5 km run\, race walk\, Nordic walking (pole walking)12:00 10 km run\, race walk\, Nordic walking (pole walking) \n\n\n\nMonday\, 30 June\n\n\n\n10:00–17:00 Future Forum “Opportunities in Ida-Viru County: Security\, Development\, Jobs\, Business\, and Tourism”. Narva-Jõesuu\, Narva\, Sillamäe\, Tallinn \n\n\n\nExcursions9:00–10:00 Narva-Jõesuu Ethnography Museum\, Nurme 3810:00–11:30 History of Narva-Jõesuu11:30–12:00 Narva–Jõesuu lighthouse\, Tuletorni 3Excursion packages11:40–22:00 Package 1: Boat trip from Narva-Jõesuu to Narva – Kreenholm – Sinimäed – Liimala – Tallinn14:15–22:30 Package 2: Swedish Narva – Narva Town Hall – The new life of Old Narva – Sinimäed – Liimala – Tallinn14.15–22.30 Package 3: Sinimäed 1944 – Sillamäe – Toila 1938 – Tallinn \n\n\n\n21:00 Secret pub\, Restaurant “Slava Ukraini”\, Kopli 2c\, Tallinn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALLINN\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 1 July\n\n\n\n10:00 #NETWORKS\, meetings & exhibitions\, Kultuurikatel\, Kursi 3Registration is open HERE >>– Estonian schools and summer camps abroad– Estonian houses\, outdoor associations (campgrounds\, etc.) abroad– Estonian diaspora media and communication networks abroad– Estonian archives\, libraries and the preservation of Estonian memory abroad– Estonian churches and congregations abroad– Estonian academics abroad– Estonian sororities and fraternities abroad– Estonian folk culture abroad (choirs\, dance groups\, theatre and ethnographic circles)– Estonian artists and art collections abroad– Estonian writers & translators abroad– Estonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad \n\n\n\nSport– Volleyball Tournament- Registration is open HERE >>9:00–12:00 Indoor\, Sõle Spordikeskus\, Sõle 40 A13:00–18:00 Beach\, Teras Beach\, Lõuka 6 \n\n\n\n18:00 Secret pub – Canada Day\, Põhjala\, Peetri 5 \n\n\n\nWednesday\, 2 July\n\n\n\n10:00 International Congress of Estonian Organizations: Our Collective Memory\, Radisson Collection\, Rävala 3Registration is open HERE >> \n\n\n\nSport– Basketball– Football– Table tennis– Running competitionsSnelli Stadium\, Toompuiestee 24 A \n\n\n\n19:30 ESTO Gala\, Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)\, Vesilennuki 6 \n\n\n\nSecret pub\, Restaurant “Slava Ukraini”\, Kopli 2c \n\n\n\nThursday\, July 3\n\n\n\n14:00 Memorial Ceremony at the Communist Victims Memorial\, Maarjamäe20:00 Concert SweedEst Song “Sauna taga”\, (Sweden)\, Fotografiska\, Telliskivi 60a-8 \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 4\n\n\n\n21:00  SecretSongAndDanceParty – USA Night\, Fotografiska\, Telliskivi 60a-8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY YOUR ESTO TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to see Helga Merits’ new documentary “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms – Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” in Tallinn\, Estonia. EANC is a proud support of this important documentary.  \n\n\n\nThe long-awaited European premiere takes place on the 29th of June\, 6 pm in Kino Artis: \n\n\n\n https://www.kino.ee/…/7335/the_paradox_of_seabrook_farms \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAnother screening will held on the 1st of July\, 6 pm at Vabamu: \n\n\n\n https://vabamu.ee/…/filmiohtu-the-paradox-of-seabrook…/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-29-june/
LOCATION:Kino Artis\, Estonia pst 9\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:ESTO Network Day -- Global Estonian Brainstorming Day
DESCRIPTION:Register here for the Global Estonian Brainstorming Day — ESTO Network Day! \n\n\n\nLive broadcast direct link: https://bit.ly/ESTO2025-NETWORKING \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to attend the ESTO Networks Day\, to be held on July 1 at the Tallinn Creative Hub Kultuurikatel in Tallinn\, organized by the ESTO team and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Networks Day represents large-scale global Estonian brainstorming sessions. We invite all of you who happen to be in Tallinn on July 1st to participate and contribute your thoughts. For those who cannot attend in person\, the main hall events will also be streamed live. However\, the most exciting part — working in thematic groups and on-site socializing — will not be broadcast. Those who have already registered are not required to register again. \n\n\n\nPlease share this information within your community as well\, because we want to gather there all the brainpower. \n\n\n\nLink to the registration form: https://forms.gle/tTssyiLeYzwyBjnW6 \n\n\n\nRead more: https://estofestival.com/uleilmsete-eestlaste-vorgustike-paev/ \n\n\n\nThe Facebook event link for the ESTO Networks Day: https://fb.me/e/5KmiiLxYs \n\n\n\n@Tallinn Creative Hub\, KultuurikatelKursi 3\, Tallinn \n\n\n\nThe Global Estonian Diaspora Networking Day is a great opportunity for members of diaspora organisations and representatives of Estonian communities around the world to connect\, share their successes and challenges\, and discuss what is needed to support sustainability and further development. \n\n\n\nThe main aim of the day is to bring together Estonians from different countries who are working in similar fields\, so that they can get to know each other\, exchange experiences\, and draw inspiration from each other. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently updating the Global Estonian Action Plan (2026 – 2029) to better serve the actual needs of Estonian communities abroad. Your feedback and ideas are essential to this process to ensure that the Action Plan reflects the expectations and lifetyle of Estonians abroad. \n\n\n\nThe day’s program includes thematic workshops aimed at fostering collaboration\, knowledge exchange\, and information gathering for long-term development of the diaspora. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the workshops listed below\, select Estonian artists and writers will display and sell their works. The program will also include a mini-expo with representation from key institutions\, organisations\, and enterprises. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held in Estonian but simultaneous interpreting into English will be available. Workshop participants are welcome to participate in either\, and/or both languages. \n\n\n\nSessions and workshops marked with an asterisk (*) will be accessible virtually.When registering\, please select two (2) networking groups in which you would like to participate in order of preference. \n\n\n\nSign up for the event HERE >> \n\n\n\n\nEstonian schools and summer camps abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian houses\, outdoor associations (campgrounds\, etc.) abroad*\n\n\n\nEstonian diaspora media and communication networks abroad*\n\n\n\nEstonian archives\, libraries and the preservation of Estonian memory abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian churches and congregations abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian academics abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian sororities and fraternities abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian folk culture abroad (choirs\, dance groups\, theatre and ethnographic circles)\n\n\n\nEstonian artists and art collections abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian writers & translators abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad **\n\n\n\n\n* Virtually accessible \n\n\n\n** The network “Estonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad” will have a special program titled “Global Estonians’ Business Network: Uncharted Resource for Estonian Companies”\, starting at 9:30 in the Trafo Hall. Separate registration is required for this session. \n\n\n\nSee you on July 1! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n9:15–10:00 Registration and welcome coffee \n\n\n\n10:00–10:45 Main hall session* \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction – Moderator\, Reet Marten-Sehr\n\n\n\nWelcoming address – Sirle Sööt\, ESTO President; Margus Tsahkna\, Minister of Foreign Affairs\n\n\n\nOverview and objectives of the Global Estonian Action Plan – Marin Mõttus\, Kadri Linnas\n\n\n\nESTO 2025 vision for the future of youth – Nora Sööt\, Mihkel Jaenes\n\n\n\nIntroduction of workshops and group leaders – Moderator\, Reet Marten-Sehr\n\n\n\n\nBreak out into workshops \n\n\n\n11:00–12:00 Workshops session I\, by pre-registration (Select a theme/room) \n\n\n\n12:00–13:15 Lunch break and networking opportunity \n\n\n\n13:15–13:30 Instructions for the second half of the day \n\n\n\n13:30–14:00 Workshops session II by pre-registration (Select a theme/room) \n\n\n\n14.15–14.45 Workshops session III (Visit all themes/rooms) \n\n\n\n15:00–16:30 Main hall session * \n\n\n\n\nPresentation of the results of the workshops (4 min each\, 40 min in total)\n\n\n\nOpen mike\n\n\n\nClosing remarks\, Moderator\, Reet Marten-Sehr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Networking Day invitation HERE >>
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-network-day-global-estonian-brainstorming-day/
LOCATION:Kultuurikatel\, Kursi 3\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to see Helga Merits’ new documentary “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms – Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” in Tallinn\, Estonia. EANC is a proud support of this important documentary.  \n\n\n\nThe long-awaited European premiere takes place on the 29th of June\, 6 pm in Kino Artis: \n\n\n\n https://www.kino.ee/…/7335/the_paradox_of_seabrook_farms \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAnother screening will held on the 1st of July\, 6 pm at Vabamu: \n\n\n\nhttps://vabamu.ee/…/filmiohtu-the-paradox-of-seabrook…/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-july-1/
LOCATION:Vabamu\, Toompea 8b\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merits Productions":MAILTO:meritsproductions@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Estonia's XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” ("Kinship")
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch the Estonian Song and Dance Festival performances here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMe loome ise oma elu ja õnne.Me räägime ise oma keelt.Me laulame ise oma häälega omi laule.Me pühitseme iseoma laulupidu.Et kasvada oma rahvaga.Et armastada iseoma Eestit. \n\n\n\nTere tulemast XXVIII laulupeole “Iseoma”!Laulupeo kunstiline juht Heli Jürgenson \n\n\n\nMeie kandi inimesed –sõtsed\, kõugud\, sugulasedotsustasid kokku saada\,kokku tuua mugulased.\n\n\n\nMeie juures tuleb tänavu suur pidu\, millest ei tohi ilmaski ilma jääda. Armastust ja musta leiba peab jaguma igaühele\, kes meie trallamil tallab. Nii et pakkige pambud ja pasunad\, kammid ja kostid\, lootused ja luhtaminekud ning karake kõige täiega Keskpõrandale kokku. \n\n\n\nNii on sõnastanud tantsupeo dramaturg Laura Võigemast kutses XXI tantsupeole \n\n\n\nTantsupidu räägib sel korral meie iseoma lugu\, räägib inimeseks olemisest\, räägib eestlastest ja sellest\, mis on meile oma ja oluline. Jah\, meid on küll vähe\, meie maa on väike\, aga teisalt oleme kõik erinevad\, nii nagu on erinevad ka meie tavad\, kombed\, tantsud\, laulud\, pillilood ja murdekeel. Ja erinevad on ka kirevad isiksused meie kõigi suguvõsades. Me peame kokku hoidma. Igaüht oma iseärasustes hindama ja austama\, kõigist hoolima\, neid armastama\, ning\, kui vaja – neile andestama. Vaid nõnda püsime elus\, püsime oma vaba riigina ja ainult nõnda saavad elada meie kultuur\, tavad ja kombed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” (“Kinship”)\n\n\n\nThe treasured festival will take place from July 3rd to 6th\, 2025. This acclaimed national event features over 40\,000 choir singers\, orchestral musicians\, folk dancers\, and folk musicians. Estonian-American choirs and dance groups are among them! More than 100\,000 spectators gather to witness three dance performances\, one folk music concert\, and two concerts of the song festival. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud\, along with our partners Estonian Relief Committee and Estonian Students Fund\, to be a supporter of the numerous Estonian-American choirs and dance groups taking part in this treasured tradition!  \n\n\n\nRead more here about the US Estonian choirs and dance groups representing our communities at the Song and Dance Festival and how you make a difference\, here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(The event schedule below is in Estonian time.)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSong & Dance Celebration Schedule:\n\n\n\nJuly 3\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 1st performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 19:00 (approx. end at 22:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 4\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 2nd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 11:00 (approx. end at 14:00) \n\n\n\nFolk Music Concert at Vabaduse Square at 14:00 (approx. end at 17:00) \n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 3rd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 18:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 5\, 2025\n\n\n\nGrand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approx.end at 19:00) \n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approx. end at 23:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead more about the Song and Dance Festival tradition\, the repertoires\, participants\, trivia and more at Avaleht – XXVIII Laulu- ja XXI tantsupidu
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonias-xxviii-song-and-xxi-dance-celebration-iseoma-kinship/
LOCATION:Kalev Stadium and Song Festival Grounds\, Tallinn
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:USA Day in Tallinn: SalaLauluTantsuPidu
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Americans and friends finding themselves in Estonian on July 4th\, are welcomed to attend this special event at Fotografiska in Tallinn. The party and social event fills the popular event venue with an outdoor singalong as wll as a number of treats inside this happening venue. Meet u pwith friends old and new\, enjoy the folkdancing performance\, and dance the night away.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBar and Dance FLoor\, entertainment by DJ Tom Lillental from Estonia\, Young & Estonian from USA.   \n\n\n\nPerformances by Various folkdance groups from US and elsewhere \n\n\n\nBackyard bar and outdoor singalongs.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/usa-day-in-tallinn-salalaulutantsupidu/
LOCATION:Fotografiska\, Telliskivi tn. 60a-8\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Foundation for Arts &amp%3B Letters / Eesti Kultuurifond USAs":MAILTO:info@estonianculture.org
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SUMMARY:Estonian Handbell Ensemble ARSIS on Tour in the US
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this special opportunity to see the renowned Estonian handbell ensemble Arsis on tour this summer. Known for expressive and innovative performances of Estonian handbell music\, Arsis is invited to perform at the prestigious Pinnacle Festival in Wichita\, Kansas. The tour runs July 7-16\, with stops in Illinois\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Maryland and Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this tour\, and delighted to help bring Estonian performers to American audiences and Estonian communities off the beaten path. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 7 at 7 PM (Baltimore\, MD) – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\,Timonium\, MD 21093\n\n\n\nJuly 8 at 7 PM (Pittsburgh\, PA) – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardoCenter\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143\n\n\n\nJuly 9 at 7 PM – (Louisville\, KY) – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 BrownsboroRd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – (Wichita\, KS) – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\,225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – (Alton\, IL) – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\,IL 62035\n\n\n\nJuly 13 at 6 PM – (Chicago\, IL) – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. ArlingtonHeights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007\n\n\n\nJuly 15 at 7 PM – (Akron\, OH) – First Congregational Church of Akron – The UpperRoom\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308\n\n\n\nJuly 16 at 7 PM – (Hershey\, PA) – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\,Hershey\, PA 17033
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-handbell-ensemble-arsis-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Baltimore\, MD
DESCRIPTION:As a proud sponsor\, EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-baltimore-md/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greesnpring Ave\, Timonium\, Maryland\, 21093
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250702T091507Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Pittsburg area\, PA
DESCRIPTION:As a Proud sposnor\, EANC is pleased to present  \n\n\n\nthe Estonian handbell ensemble ARSIS. Join us for a concert on July 8\, at the Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal Di Nardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 1143
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-pittsburg-area-pa/
LOCATION:Saints John and Paul Church\, Cardinal Dinardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, Pennsylvania\, 15143
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250702T091930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T091932Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Louisville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:It’s not everyday that an Estonian handbell ensemble performs in Kentucky. A good opportunity for some Estonian culture.  \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to be a sposnor of this tour.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-louisville-ky/
LOCATION:Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40207
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250702T092647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T092650Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble @ Pinnacle Festival 2025 - Wichita\, KS
DESCRIPTION:Arsis Handbell Ensemble to Perform at Prestigious Festival in the United States \n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, led by conductor Aivar Mäe\, has been selected toperform at Pinnacle 2025\, one of the most renowned handbell music festivals in the UnitedStates. Held in Wichita\, Kansas\, the festival features only top ensembles chosen through acompetitive selection process. It is a great honor for Arsis to represent Estonia on thisinternational stagThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, with performances in eight U.S. cities:Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron(OH)\, and Hershey (PA). The tour program includes works that showcase the ensemble’stechnical skill and musical artistry\, while also introducing audiences to Estonia’s rich musicalheritage. Estonian composers featured in the program include Heino Eller\, Arvo Pärt\, andTõnu Kõrvits. All concerts are free of charge.The Arsis Handbell Ensemble is a unique phenomenon in Estonian musical culture and hasbeen active for nearly 32 years. The ensemble has proven its high artistic level both at homeand abroad\, having performed in countries across the globe\, including China\, the UnitedStates\, Canada\, Israel\, and most European countries. The 12 performers taking part in the U.S.tour are all graduates of the Arsis Handbell School and were selected for the concertensemble through a competitive process. \n\n\n\nThe tour is made possible with the support of The Estonian American National Council(EANC)\, AS Tallink Grupp\, GIGA Ehitus OÜ\, and the Estonian Cultural Endowment.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-pinnacle-festival-2025-wichita-ks/
LOCATION:Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250702T093034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T093129Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble - Alton area\, IL
DESCRIPTION:The ARSIS handbell ensemble performs for an audience in Godfrey\, IL. Come one and come all!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-godfrey-il/
LOCATION:Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd\, Godfrey\, Illinois\, 62035
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250702T093508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T034205Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble - Chicago area\, IL
DESCRIPTION:EANC is a proud sponsor. Dear friends in the Chicago area\, join us on July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-chicago-area-il/
LOCATION:Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S Arlington Heights Rd\, Elk Grove Village\,\, Illinois\, 60007
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250703T034712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T041419Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: ARSIS Handbell Ensemble - Akron\, OH
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-akron-oh/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Akron\, The upper room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, Ohio\, 44308
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250715T011702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T011706Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian-American Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Eesti Laulupidu!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn event not to be missed! The Seattle Estonian Society is delighted to invite you to an evening that brings a piece of Estonia’s beloved Song Festival tradition to Seattle! This is a rare chance to experience the powerful legacy of Estonian choral music that has united a nation for over 150 years. The Estonian Song Festival is more than a concert – it’s a celebration of identity\, heritage\, and community. And now\, you can be part of that magic right here in Seattle! \n\n\n\n CONCERT: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 15 at 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nFeaturing performances by:– Estonian Radio Girls’ Choir (visiting from Estonia)– Tartu University Mixed Choir (visiting from Estonia)– Mägi Ensemble (USA) \n\n\n\nAfter the concert\, you are warmly invited to gather with the choir members by the Drumheller Fountain for casual conversation and community spirit.  \n\n\n\nEngtry is free of charge! Bring friends!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-choral-concert/
LOCATION:4515 16th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA 98105-4201\, United States\, 4515 16th Ave NE\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98105-4201
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250703T035716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T035719Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, Hershey\, PA
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to be a sponsor of this event. Join us on July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-hershey-pa/
LOCATION:First Methodist Church\, 64 West Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T005959
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250702T085754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T090031Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Childrens Summer Camp in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:A fun day camp for Estonian children\, with a wide range of activities: arts\, sports\, games\, music\, theater\, nature studies\, dance and more. Camp counselors from Estonia. Activities are held at the Chicago Estonian House. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this worthwhile summer camp that brings Estonians together from across the country.  \n\n\n\nContact: 1 847 340 5630
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-childrens-summer-camp-in-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250610T023437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T022906Z
UID:12264-1753257600-1753635600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Summer Camp at the Chicago Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Estonian School welcomes Estonian children from around the US to this joyous Estonian summer camp. Camp counselors Kerttu Liisa Sepp and Tauno Tamm head this activity-rich day camp\, which will feature art\, music\, sports\, dancing musical instrument instruction\, drama club\, nature classes and singing! Plenty for everyone. Sign up  \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Midnight on July 15. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information reach out by phone: (847) 347-5630\, or email: kool@eestimaja.com \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: Midnight on July 15. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nChicago Eesti Kooli korraldatud lastelaager kutsub teid!   \n\n\n\nMis? Tore suvelaager lastele vanused 3 kuni 17.  \n\n\n\nLaagrit juhendavad Kerttu Liisa Sepp ja Tauno Tamm Eestist! \n\n\n\nRegistreerimine? ASAP! Kõik lapsed peavad registreeritud olema enne 15. Juuli keskööd kasutades seda linki SIIN. Kohad on piiratud\, tahtjaid on palju\, nii et soovitame vormi täita ASAP.  \n\n\n\nKui on rohkem küsimusi\, palun kirjuta emailile kool@eestimaja.com või helista Maiele (847-340-5630) \n\n\n\nTeid ootab ees tore laager\, päevad täis  kunsti\, sporti\, mängu\, tantsu\, pilliõpet\, teatrit\, loodusõpet ja laulu! \n\n\n\nJuhendajad Eestist: Kerttu Liisa Sepp ja Tauno Tamm  \n\n\n\nLisainfo: 847-340-5630.või kool@eestimaja.com \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to be a supporter of this wonderful camp!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/suvelaager-chicago-eesti-majas/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250225T050816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T051520Z
UID:11724-1754035200-1754240400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Games (Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud): A weekend of Estonian camaraderie and sports
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian-American Amateur Athletes organization welcomes all Estonians and friends\, young and old\, to this 70-year tradition of culture and competition\, held in the Lakewood area.  \n\n\n\n More information to come.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eesti-mangud-spordipaev-2025/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T235959
DTSTAMP:20260611T163906
CREATED:20250122T071902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T145603Z
UID:11441-1754697600-1755475199@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Scouts & Guides in USA Summer camp "METSAPIDU"
DESCRIPTION:Estonian guides and scouts of all ages gather for their annual summer camp: a week of educational and cultural activities set in the beautiful cedar and pine forest and along familiar forest paths of magical white sand. Lakewoodi valge liiv! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce that registration is officially open for Järvemetsa laager 2025. The name of this year’s suvelaager is: Metsapiduand it will take place August 9th – August 17th.We’ve got some other very exciting news… \n\n\n\nEGM & ESM have invested in a brand new platform to help make registration smoother\, more secure\, and easily accessible year over year [your info will be securely saved so you don’t have to go searching for those vaccination records every year!]. We know there will be questions and bumps in the road with this new process\, but we hope you are as excited about the change as we are! We also look forward to hearing your feedback. \n\n\n\nAttached is a HOW TO document to walk you through how to complete your registration as well as an FAQ document to answer any initial questions you may have. To get started on setting up your account\, you can head to this link. Please don’t hesitate to email @Lakewood Laager with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open through July 27th\, 2025. An early bird discounted rate is available through June 22nd. Register NOW to take advantage of the significant discount & be sure to attend one of our Talgud // camp cleanup weekends to avoid to $100 fee at registration. Talgud  is scheduled for June 14th & July 19th.For any juhid [counselors] or kitchen staff: \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to us directly to learn how to apply the proper discount code to ensure your special rate is applied at checkout. As always\, you qualify for a discounted camp registration fee\, but this will not be applied automatically. Please note: anyone who qualifies for a discounted rate must register through their own separate account i.e. cannot be part of a family registration with multiple members. \n\n\n\nCALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS [or those interested…] \n\n\n\nLaagri juhid are searching for volunteers 18+ to serve as lifeguards during laager. A valid certification is required\, but if you are not currently certified – we are willing to pay! The joys and respite of Olev Järv will not be available to anyone if we cannot secure a minimum of 2 lifeguards for the week. Please reach out asap if you are interested. \n\n\n\nFor anyone 18+…Additional updates and changes for this year include a required Youth Protection Training for anyone 18 and over and background checks [run through the new platform] for all adults. If you have any questions about these new requirements\, please email us! \n\n\n\nQuestions can be directed to camp leaders\, nskm. Andrus Maandi & ngdr. Lia Tria via email: lakewoodlaager@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nImportant Notes: \n\n\n\n\nEarly bird pricing ends on June 22nd…After that\, prices increase!\n\n\n\nTo begin your registration\, head to this link!\n\n\n\nRegistration will be open through July 27th\, 2025. Any forms/payment received after this date are subject to rejection // slots cannot be guaranteed after this date!\n\n\n\nTalgud // Pre-camp cleanup weekend dates are scheduled for:\n\nJune 14th\n\n\n\nJuly 19th
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scouts-guides-in-usa-summercamp-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Järvemetsa\, New Jersey\, USA\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Scouting,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting in USA - Eesti Skautide Malev USAs":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com
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UID:12736-1755648000-1755734399@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Happy Restoration of Estonian Independence Day! Head taasiseseisvumispäeva!
DESCRIPTION:The restoration of Estonia’s independence was a pivotal moment in the country’s history\, marking the end of over five decades of Soviet occupation. On August 20\, 1991\, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia declared the illegal Soviet occupation and annexation of the country terminated\, and proclaimed the full restoration of the independence of Estonia. This declaration was made at 23:02 local time and was followed by a series of events that led to the international recognition of Estonia’s independence. The day is now celebrated annually as the Restoration of Independence Day (Taasiseseisvumispäev)\, a day of national pride and remembrance of the country’s freedom. Estonia’s Independence Day is Feb 24th.  \n\n\n\nPlease scroll down for the EANC statement in celebration of this important anniversary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC Greeting on the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nDear fellow Estonians in the United States\, friends and supporters\,  \n\n\n\nOn August 20\, 1991\, Estonia took back its freedom and restored its independence\, and so today we celebrate with pride and happiness. Estonia is free!  Breathe it in!   \n\n\n\nMany of us still remember the years before\, when our families were torn apart\, and those in Estonia lived under fear and constraint. We remember the bold actions of those who used every opportunity to work toward Estonia’s freedom. We remember how it felt to finally see our dream of a free Estonia come true. This freedom must never be taken for granted. \n\n\n\nWhether celebrating individually or in community\, we can pause to reflect on this recent history\, which took place within many of our lifetimes or those of our parents and grandparents. And surely\, we can be proud of Estonia’s accomplishments of the last 34 years\, as we share and promote our culture here.  The anniversary of restored independence is also a good opportunity to consider how to respond outside of Estonia – specifically as Estonian Americans – to today’s international challenges.   \n\n\n\nIn that spirit\, we call on our elected officials and public servants to use the huge leverage held by the U.S. in this critical moment to shape a just and lasting peace for Ukraine\, to be a force for enduring global security\, including for Estonia and our Baltic neighbors.  Purposeful action and resolve will be required\, as well as a clear memory and accurate account of the recent past.   \n\n\n\nThis is also an appropriate week to remember other key moments in recent history. On August 23\, 1939\, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was signed between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It included a secret protocol that divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence\, and ultimately put the sovereign nations of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania forcibly and illegally under Soviet rule. While presented as a non-aggression pact\, this backroom deal effectively paved the way for World War II. To mark the 50th anniversary of this appalling occasion\, on August 23\, 1989\, two million Balts joined hands to form a human chain spanning more than 400 miles across the three Baltic countries\, a peaceful yet powerful demonstration with one demand: freedom for Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. Seen by the world\, the human chain became a critical milestone now called the Baltic Way — forever a touchpoint in the Baltics’ determined march to freedom from the Soviet Union. \n\n\n\nWe wish for Ukraine that which Estonia today enjoys – freedom\, security\, and the power to determine its own future. We hope that when Ukrainians celebrate their independence on August 24\, 2026\, Ukraine will be at peace and free of Russian occupation. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council calls on all Baltic Americans and our supporters to make their voices heard this week\, to remind  the policy makers and elected officials of our own recent history and experience with Russia\, as well as of the plight of everyday Ukrainians\, who are laying down their lives to defend their land\, nation\, and people against Russian aggression Whether it is by participating in an event\, or by directly contacting representatives or the press\, our collective and loud voices are needed now.   \n\n\n\nLong live freedom! Long live the Republic of Estonia!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/happy-restoration-of-estonian-independence-day-head-taasiseseisvumusepaeva/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day
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