BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20251102T021300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T031455Z UID:13044-1767312000-1767398399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC Henrik Visnapuu Culture and Literature Laureates Announced DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council (EANC)\, in partnership with the Estonian Writers’ Union and Luunja Municipality\, will announce the winners of the EANC Henrik VIsnapuu Cultureand Literature Award. The five excellent nominees were selected from amongst 14 strong candidates. \n\n\n\nThe winners will be announced by press release poste t omedia outlets\, the EANC website and Facebook page. on January 2\, 2026\, the anniversary of Visnapuu’s birth. \n\n\n\nThe awards will officially be presented at a special event on January 7\, 2026\, starting at 6 pm\, at the Estonian Wrietrs House\, Harju 1\, Tallinn\, Estonia. The public is welcome to attend. We will do our best to provide a live stream of the special event\, which will include words from the jury and from the laureates themselves\, coupled with a performance by songwriter Kalev Vapper. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-henrik-visnapuu-culture-and-literature-laureates-announced/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/visnapuu.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260113T221012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T221109Z UID:13116-1769338800-1769346000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the annual book club hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters.11:00 EDT – discussion in small groups12:00 EDT – Q&A with Tõnu Õnnepalu led by Sirje Kiin \n\n\n\nBook can be orderedin English: Amazon (https://a.co/d/1WMDqwy)in Estonian: Rahva raamat (https://rahvaraamat.ee/…/klassika-ja…/piiririik/1851822) \n\n\n\nPlease add your name and state when registering\, regsitration deadline is January 18\, 2026 6pm EDT info@estonianculture.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlete oodatud meie iga-aastasele virtuaalseld raamatuklubile11:00 EDT – arutelu väikestes gruppides12:00 EDT – kohtumine Tõnu Õnnepaluga. Kohtumist viib läbi Sirje Kiin.Raamatut saab tellida:Ingliskeeles: Amazon (https://a.co/d/1WMDqwy)Eestikeeles: Rahva Raamat (https://rahvaraamat.ee/…/klassika-ja…/piiririik/1851822) \n\n\n\nRegistreerida palume hiljemalt 18. jaanuariks\, 2026 kell 18:00 EDT info@estonianculture.orgRegistreerides palume lisada oma nimi ja osariik. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-book-club-meeting/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-virtual-book-club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Foundation for Arts &%3B Letters / Eesti Kultuurifond USAs":MAILTO:info@estonianculture.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260204T051537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T011143Z UID:13432-1771689600-1771689600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Estonian Independence Day: Connecticut DESCRIPTION:You are cordiall invited! \n\n\n\nJoin the Connecticut Estonan Society for a full program\, dinner\, and festivities in celebration of Estonia´s Independence Day! The program features Consul Tarmo Punnik of the Estonian EMbassy in Washington\, DC\, who will also be available for consular services. \n\n\n\nOther guest speakers include \n\n\n\nSamuel Kramer\, Ph.D.\, – Estonian Research experienceLelde Luika\, Ph.D. – Juris Padegs Postdoctoral Associate\, Baltic Studies Program\, Yale University \n\n\n\nLike any good Etsonian party we will have good food\, some singing and dancing\, cash bar\, raffle and more. \n\n\n\nMusic entertainment by DJ Kristjan Karu. . \n\n\n\nTIckets may be purchased by emailing mtlaan@att.net URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-estonian-independence-connecticut/ LOCATION:Georgina´s\, 275 Boston Tnpk.\, Andover\, 06043 CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Government of Estonia,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_4-2-2026_01348_www.estosite.org_.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Connecticut / Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260209T234913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T060715Z UID:13457-1771774200-1771786800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Estonian Independence Day: Boston\, Massachusetts area DESCRIPTION:The Boston Estonain Society invites you to join them in celebrating the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia! It will be a wonderful afternoon of community\, culture\, and celebration. \n\n\n\n\nUksed avame: 15:30 (3:30 PM)\n\n\n\nProgramm algab: 16:00 (4:00 PM)\n\n\n\nÜritus lõpeb orienteeruvalt: 18:30–19:00 (6:30–7:00 PM)\n\n\n\n\nTo ensure a festive table for everyone\, we are asking members to bring a dish to share. Please use the SignUpGenius link below to let us know what you plan to bring (salads\, sandwiches\, desserts\, etc.). \n\n\n\nThe Great BES Kringel Competition! Do you have the best twist in town? We are hosting a Kringel Competition to crown Boston’s best baker! If you would like to enter your masterpiece\, please indicate this on the sign-up sheet.. \n\n\n\nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CADA929A7FCCE9-61704802-evapidu URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-estonian-independence-day-boston-massachusetts-area/ LOCATION:Nordic Hall\, Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, West Newton\, Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/eesti-lipp-sinine-taevas.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Estonian Society / Bostoni Eesti Selts":MAILTO:info@bostonestonian.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260102T055914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T055917Z UID:13079-1771891200-1771977599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day\, EV108 DESCRIPTION:ELAGU EESTI VABARIIK! \n\n\n\nLong live the Republic of Estonia! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-ev108/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/a-flag-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260102T061204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153343Z UID:13089-1772150400-1774310399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival\, In person & virtual DESCRIPTION:In-person screenings: February 27 – March 1\, Emerson Paramount Center \n\n\n\nJoin us for a wonderful weekend of film screenings\, engaging talks\, and Q&A sessions with award-winning filmmakers from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. EANC is a proud supporter of the Boston Baltic Film Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival opens with a Meet the Filmmakers panel discussion and a feature presentation of the Estonian film Fränk\, followed by our Opening Night Reception—an opportunity to meet\, mingle\, and continue the conversation with filmmakers and fellow guests.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the full festival line-up here: Event Schedule — Boston Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual screenings (different films): March 2 – 23. This year´s virtual screenings are accessible across the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: info@bostonbalticfilm.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-5/ LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, Bright Family Screening Room\, 559 Washington St.\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111 CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260321T035041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T040216Z UID:13746-1773619200-1778025599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Application Period for Global Estonian Youth Envoys Summer School in Estonia DESCRIPTION:Be a global citizen\, but stay Estonian! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Global Estonian Youth Envoys Summer School in Estonia runs from July 26 – August 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe world is changing\, and Estonia with it. We invite you to spend a week seeing and experiencing Estonia’s life and character for yourself — its beauty and its challenges. In doing so\, you can become an Estonian youth envoy abroad\, knowing the country first-hand\, introducing it to others\, and opening up avenues for cooperation with Estonia. You will also gain an overview of work and study opportunities in Estonia. \n\n\n\nWhat awaits you? \n\n\n\nHow does the Estonian state function?We will visit the country’s most important institutions and meet the people who lead the state and shape foreign and security policy every day. \n\n\n\nHow is the country defended when necessary? The Defence Forces will give us a glimpse into their daily life. \n\n\n\nStart-ups and unicorns. How is Estonia’s economy actually faring? Experts will share their insights. \n\n\n\nEstonian universities and the labour market. What if I wanted to come to Estonia to work or study…? You will hear about study opportunities at universities and visit companies. \n\n\n\nE-state and the AI leap. Is Estonia still a “tiger” — and should it be? \n\n\n\nFrom the wonderful music of Arvo Pärt to Seto leelo singing and the smoke sauna\, to the Krulli quarter (come and see where Krulli is\, if you don’t know) \n\n\n\nAnd finally…If you ever feel like simply talking about life and Estonia with someone\, this is the place — by the campfire\, on a bog hike\, or simply out on a stroll. \n\n\n\nWho are we looking for? \n\n\n\nYou can apply to the summer school if you are aged 18–30\, have Estonian roots\, and were born abroad and/or have lived outside Estonia for at least five years. The programme is in Estonian\, but we will accommodate the need for English interpretation where possible. \n\n\n\nWhat costs are covered by the programme? \n\n\n\nAccommodation in Tallinn (single room)Accommodation outside Tallinn (shared rooms)Breakfast at the hotel and lunches and dinners according to the programmeEvents and transport within EstoniaReturn flights to Tallinn if necessary (in accordance with European Union limits) \n\n\n\nApplication \n\n\n\nSend your CV\, completed application form and a free-form essay of up to one page on the topic “My Estonia” in Estonian or English to suvekool@mfa.ee by May 5th at the latest. \n\n\n\nFurther details are available here — please make sure to read them before applying. \n\n\n\nOrganizers: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/application-period-for-global-etsonian-youth-envoys-summer-school-in-estonia/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Youth Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/noorte-suvekool.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260102T060222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T041322Z UID:13081-1780704000-1780790399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Estonian Society 75+1 Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/connecticut-estonian-society-751-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174113 CREATED:20260102T060607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T225600Z UID:13085-1786176000-1786899600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Scouting and Guiding International Jamboree in USA DESCRIPTION:Kutse Suurlaagrisse! \n\n\n\nHellakesed\, hundud\, gaidid\, skaudid\, juhid! Meil on hea meel kutsuda teid Järvemetsa 70. sünnipäeva ja suurlaagri tähistamisele 2026. suvel! \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to invite you to this year’s Estonian Girl Guides and Boy Scouts Jamboree in celebration of Järvemetsa’s 70th Anniversary! We’re expecting a big turnout\, with friends from across the USA\, Eesti & Canada – including familiar faces from over the years\, and plenty of new friends to meet! \n\n\n\nWe hope YOU will be there! \n\n\n\nThis year’s camp name\, Ajakaja\, is coincidentally [but fittingly] a palindrome\, symbolizing the “echo of time.” \n\n\n\nAjakaja calls on us to honor our history\, celebrate enduring traditions\, and recognize the legacy carried forward by every generation of gaidid & skaudid. \n\n\n\n As the years pass\, the spirit of guiding and scouting endures\, echoing across time. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-scouting-guiding-international-jamboree-in-usa-2026/ LOCATION:Järvemetsa\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, NJ\, 08527\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Scouting,Sports,Youth Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/651193082_34943096955274550_3979503029802449014_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting USA & Estonian Girl Guide Association%2C USA (ESM USAs%2C EGM USAs)":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR