BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EstoSite 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260406T191102 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:California 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:20251029T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20251028T161220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161411Z UID:12980-1761768000-1761771600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Baltic Spotlight: Baltic Sea Security in an Age of Russian Aggression DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee will host its next Baltic Spotlight on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET\, featuring Benjamin Schmitt\, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow for Democratic Resilience at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). \n\n\n\nSince Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine\, it has intensified attacks on European infrastructure\, seeking to destabilize and sow doubt within European civil society. The Baltic Sea has become a flashpoint in infrastructure security discussions\, with multiple incidents of cable cutting resulting in damaged data cables and gas lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping assess the state of Baltic Sea security and potential policy solutions is Benjamin Schmitt\, author of the report “UNDERWATER MAYHEM: Countering Threats to Energy and Critical Infrastructure Across the NATO Alliance and Beyond.” \n\n\n\nSchmitt previously served as European Energy Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of State\, where he advanced diplomatic engagement vital to the energy and national security interests of the transatlantic community\, focusing on strengthening the resilience of NATO’s eastern flank and Ukraine in the face of Russian malign energy activities. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the discussion on Zoom and learn more about Russia’s shadow war in the Baltic Sea. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter and founding member organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-baltic-spotlight-baltic-sea-security-in-an-age-of-russian-aggression/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/JBANC-Baltic-spotlight-october-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20251021T042441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T043450Z UID:12948-1761645600-1761649200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Estonian President Alar Karis DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Council on Global Affairs welcomes you to attend a Conversation with the Estonian President. Presdient Karis joins the Council to discuss digital innovation\, cybersecurity\, and Estonia’s role on the front lines of collective defense.This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\n\n\nAbout This Event\n\n\n\nEstonia has become a digital powerhouse\, leading the world in online government services while positioned on NATO’s strategically important eastern border. The country has shown how technology can strengthen democracy and security simultaneously. How did Estonia transform itself into a digital leader? What can other countries learn from its approach to both innovation and defense? And how can stronger US-Estonia cooperation help address today’s evolving security challenges? Join President Karis as he discusses Estonia’s experience navigating digital transformation and geopolitical pressures in an increasingly complex world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\nAlar Karis\, President of Estonia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlar Karis has served as president of the Republic of Estonia since October 11\, 2021. A molecular geneticist and developmental biologist\, he previously served as director of the Estonian National Museum\, as rector of the University of Tartu and the Estonian University of Life Sciences\, and as auditor-general of the Republic of Estonia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident & Chief Executive Officer\, Chicago Council on Global Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer\, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs\, known as Chatham House\, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs\, research\, policy\, and public engagement. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-estonian-president-alar-karis/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed-31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250920T061900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T185207Z UID:12844-1758459600-1758463200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC presents: ETV Premier of our new documentary "PUUDUTUS" - Remembering the Mass Flight of 1944 & The story behind the creation of the Puudutus memorial DESCRIPTION:Click here to watch our new documentary PUUDUTUS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC”s new documentary Puudutus (Touch)\, airing now on Estonian TV. This important documentary gives insight into the generation of the 1944 Mass Flight and how new Estonian lives emerged in the diaspora. Esronain diaspora community members share their personal accounts\, interwtined with thoughtful narrative by the sculptor Elo Liiv\, designer of the Puudutus monument unvelied in Pärnu\, September 21\, 2024. \n\n\n\nEANC thanks our partners\, as well as all of the generous donors who helped make the monument and this documentary possible. Together we can continue to bring necessary awareness to this important part of Estonian history\, so poignant in today’s dangerous world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nERKÜ esitleb oma uut dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS Eesti TVs\, 21. septembril (kell 20:05 Eesit aja järgi). \n\n\n\nMälestades 1944.a. Suurpõgenemist – Täna esitletakse ETV-s Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides dokumentaalfilmi PUUDUTUS\, mis käsitleb 1944 a. Suurpõgenemisest ja sellele pühendatud mälestusmärgist (kunstnik Elo Liiv)\, mis avati 21. septembril 2024. aastal Pärnus väliseestlaste rahalise panusega ja eestvedamisel. \n\n\n\nEriline tänu kõigile\, kes filmis kaasa rääkisid oma isiklike lugusi\, sh. Ülle Ederma\, Kristi V. Allpere\, Marju Rink-Abel\, ja plajud veel. Suurpõgenemise jäädvustamine meie ühises mälus on oluline ja ühendav. Tänu produtsendile Kaidor Kaharile ja meeskonnale\, kellega oli suurepärane koostöö selle tähtsa tema käsitlemisel ja dokumentaali jäädvustamisel. Suur aitäh kõigile annetajetele\, kelle lahkus võimaldas Puudutuse mälestusmärgi loomist. Selle kaudu aitame kanda avaliku teadvusesse täiuslikumat pilti meie ühisest ajaloost. \n\n\n\nPuudutus | Jupiter | ERR \n\n\n\n#minnaeitahajäädaeisaa#SP80#puudutus \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BW6m81wgt \n\n\n\nProdutsent: Kaidor Kahar \n\n\n\nRežissöörid: Kaidor KaharMarko Piirsoo \n\n\n\nToimetaja: Mirjam Matiisen URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-presents-puudutus-a-new-documentary-1944-mass-flightcreation-memorial/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sp-puudutus-kaed-1-from-E-Taht-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides / Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T101500 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250825T151838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T152456Z UID:12787-1756198800-1756203300@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum DESCRIPTION:“Leia oma Eesti: Kohtume!”\n\n\n\nGlobalEstonian.com presents their latest virtual forum for Estonians around the world. We are excited to annouce that the guest speaker at this event will be teh esteemed literary scholar and Estonian American National Council board member Sirje Kiin. This online event begins at 4 pm Estonian time (9am Eastern) \n\n\n\nTule kohtuma eestlastega üle maailma\, tutvustame Globalestonian.com portaali võimalusi\, arutame huvitavaid teemasid koos külalisesinejatega ning ammutame üheskoos inspiratsiooni.  \n\n\n\nSee on suurepärane võimalus: ~Kohtuda teiste eestlastega üle maailma~ Kuulata Sirje Kiini (USA) mõtteid eestikeelse kirjanduse rõõmust ja tähtsusest~ Jagada oma lemmikraamatut või teost\, mis on sinu elu mõjutanud \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoe lähemalt ja registreeru siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiitu otse üritsega siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNB! Kohtumise ajal tehakse salvestus. Kui Sul on selle kohta küsimusi või Sa ei soovi salvestusel osaleda\, palun anna meile sellest eelnevalt märku. \n\n\n\nLoodame sind näha juba homme! Kui seekord ei õnnestu liituda\, pane kalendrisse järgmine kohtumine 25. novembril. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/global-estonian-virtual-forum/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Poetry,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/infotund-1024-august-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250817T151411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151414Z UID:12700-1756031400-1756038600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:One World Day @ Cleveland Cultural Garden DESCRIPTION:Join Cleveland area Estonans and the wider community for One World Day on August 24th! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClleveland Cultural Gardens ‘One World Day’ will occur on Sunday\, August 24. The Estonian Cultural Garden needs your help. We need support to be at our booth\, ‘stamping’ passports\, talking aboutEstonia\, and welcoming guests. \n\n\n\nWe particularly need support for the Parade of Flags that kicks off the event. We will gather at the Serbian Garden (northern part of gardens on MLK) at 10:30AM. We need a sign carrier\, flag carrier\, and a host of marchers to wave to the crowds. BRing your Estonian community spirit! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/one-world-day-cleveland-cultural-garden/ LOCATION:Cleveland Cultural Gardens Estonian Garden\, . CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Baltic Way 30,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/518180619_10239520696136925_5285133806931861621_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250817T153042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T153633Z UID:12706-1755961200-1755986400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Suvepäev Connecticuti Eesti Maal! Estonian Picnic @ the Estonian Grounds in CT DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Connecticut Estonian Society\, and while they plan an appropriate celebratory bash (date TBD)\, the hazy days of August are just the right opportunity to enjoy a casual day picnicing and catching up with fellow Estonians\, firends new and old. Please join us\, and help keep our activities abuzz and enlightened with opportunity for the new generation of Estonian Americans\, whose memory banks are just being opened! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you! \n\n\n\nReach out to leenakangro@yahoo.com\, if you would like to coordinate a dish for the picnic buffet! \n\n\n\nBYOB\, campchairs\, songbooks guitar\, games\, sports equipment\, memorabilia\, whatever you would like! The day will also offer a look back to the this summer’s extraordinary Song and Dance Festivals! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe encourage Estonians and supporters to also attend the the Batic Way (Baltikett) anniversary event at noon on August 24\, at the Pond House Cafe in Elizabeth Park \, 1555 Asylum AvenueWest Hartford\, CT 06117. Wear your Estonian colors\, folk costumes\, bring your flags! Let’s bring worthy attention and awareness to Estonia and Baltic security issues while comemmorating the peaceful demonstration demanding freedom – a human chain from Tallinn to Vilnius. We must continue to support Ukraine with aid\, military support and moral backing in its existential battle against the Russian occupiers. Putins war must be brought to a just end. Ukrainian security is vital to our own. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together for a few keynote remarks\, music\, and a taste of the Baltics! \n\n\n\nHead suve!!! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/suvepaev-connecticuti-eesti-maal-estonian-picnic-the-estonian-grounds-in-ct/ LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232 CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/532535486_10233877335413618_688842677954248255_n-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Connecticut / Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250817T150407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T150410Z UID:12697-1755957600-1755966600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Film\, Dance & Independence! See you in NYC! DESCRIPTION:The NY Estonian Community invites you to join them for a celebration of the restoration of Estonian Independence. EANC is proud to be a sponsor of the documentary film projects by Estonian youth to be debuted here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special afternoon celebrating the anniversary of the Restoration of Estonian Independence\, as the young voices of the New York Estonian School guide us on a journey through time. \n\n\n\nExperience a series of short documentaries—created and produced by the NY Estonian School Youth Club—based on interviews\, memories\, and rare archival footage. These films beautifully capture the inspiring history of the school\, built on community\, tradition\, and heart. A Q&A session will follow. \n\n\n\nAt 3:30 PM – Join our Estonian Folk Dance Workshop\, led by David Truusa and accompanied by Kertu-Liis Õnnis on accordion. \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP here by Aug 20 \n\n\n\n\nBar and kitchen open 12-6pm. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-film-dance-independence-see-you-in-nyc/ LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016 CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/530546646_779083477975840_2607848861912715107_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250718T145605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T143722Z UID:12638-1755860400-1755864000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:The Baltic Way & Black Ribbon Day Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) in partnership with Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, and the Embassies of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania will commemorate the Baltic Way and Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact (Black Ribbon Day) at 11:00am on Friday\, August 22nd in McPherson Square (right across the street from the Victims of Communism Museum). \n\n\n\nI kindly invite everyone to join us! All nations are welcome and invited! Bring friends and family\, your country flags\, and any symbols of freedom. \n\n\n\nFor event details please visit our website: The Baltic Way | Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-black-ribbon-day-commemoration-dc/ LOCATION:McPherson Square\, 15th Street NW 700\, Washington\, DC CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Culture,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Baltic-Way-Black-Ribbon-Day-DC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/avaparaad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting in USA - Eesti Skautide Malev USAs":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250415T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T180156Z UID:11997-1754179200-1754697599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Summer School: Estonian Institute of Historical Memory DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory is inviting young people of Estonian heritage to attend a summer school from 3 to 8 August 2025. Applications are open to high school and undergraduate students until May 5. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the Summer School is to introduce young people to 20th-century Estonian history and give them an opportunity to visit their ancestral homeland and make new friendships with fellow students from all around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the five-day program\, students will participate in a range of activities\, including lectures by historians\, interactive workshops and group discussions\, study-visits to different museums and memorial sites. They will also explore historical landmarks\, places of cultural significance and experience the natural beauty of Estonia during trips across the country. \n\n\n\nThe summer school starts and ends in Tallinn and includes a two-day trip to Tartu and Viljandi. The program features visits to the Estonian National Museum\, Ennuksemäe Forest Brothers’ bunker\, along with guided tours of Old Town Tallinn and the Memorial to the Victims of Communism and much more. Participants will also be warmly welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and may take part in a private tour of the historic Estonian Knighthood House. \n\n\n\nAll activities throughout the summer school will be conducted in English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in the program is free of charge. All the local expenses of the participants are covered: accommodation\, meals\, transport and tours. Participants are expected to cover their own transportation costs to and from Tallinn. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline: May 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\n All necessary information for applying can be found (in English) at:https://mnemosyne.ee/call-for-applications-2025-summer-school-for-students-with-estonian-roots/Contact: konkurss@mnemosyne.ee URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/summer-school-estonian-institute-of-historical-memory/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/20240808_115643-1-2048x1536-eihm-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chicago-laager-plakat-ed-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T005959 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250702T085754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T090031Z UID:12437-1753232400-1753664399@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/chicago-laager-plakat-ed-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250702T093034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T093129Z UID:12465-1752278400-1752364799@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ARSIS_USA_FB-Event_Cover_1920x1005px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250610T222048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T222051Z UID:12285-1751392800-1751400000@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/paradox-seabrook-farms-in-Estonia-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Merits Productions":MAILTO:meritsproductions@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250610T221329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T221614Z UID:12275-1751220000-1751220000@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/paradox-seabrook-farms-in-Estonia-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Merits Productions":MAILTO:meritsproductions@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250414T151606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T183105Z UID:11964-1744833600-1744837200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual discussion "Baltic Spotlight: Disinformation as a Challenge to Western Democracies" DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) presents the latest in its virtual discussion series Baltic Spotlight on Wednesday\, April 16. Featuring guest Marcus Kolga\, the founder and director of DisinfoWatch\, the discussion will be focused on the disinformation war being waged by Russia and the challenges it brings for Western countries to preserve its democracies. \n\n\n\nMarcus Kolga is a documentary filmmaker\, journalist\, human rights activist\, and a leading Canadian analyst of foreign disinformation and influence operations. He frequently writes and comments on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues and disinformation in Canadian and international media. His articles have been published by The Globe and Mail\, The Toronto Star\, The National Post\, Macleans\, the Atlantic Council\, The European Observer\, and other European publications. \n\n\n\nKolga led the Canadian civil society campaign for Magnitsky human rights sanctions legislation and has actively led and contributed to similar efforts in Estonia\, Latvia\, Sweden\, and Australia. \n\n\n\nHe has been sanctioned by both the Kremlin and China for his efforts to promote democracy and combat disinformation. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. \n\n\n\nEstablished in 1961\, JBANC has represented the Baltic-American communities and its three parent organizations\, the American Latvian Association\, the Estonian American National Council\, and the Lithuanian American Council. JBANC’s goal has been to help coordinate their activities in Washington\, DC with the U.S. Congress and administration and its related agencies in conjunction with issues related to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. We have taken great pride in over half a century in joint Baltic cooperation and in being able to help coordinate and consolidate our common interests.  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-disnformation-as-a-challenge-to-western-democracies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/jbanc-spotlight-ed-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250409T023108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T023236Z UID:11954-1744552800-1744556400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual discussion: The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security  DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security: What’s next for Ukraine—and why should Baltic Americans care? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin two Washington-based experts for a timely conversation on Ukraine’s future\, its ties to the Baltic countries\, and how our diaspora can influence U.S. policy on issues that matter to the Baltic region.Featuring:• Michael Kimmage – Historian\, director of the Kennan Institute\, and author of Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability (Oxford University Press\, 2024).• Karl Altau – Managing director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, coordinating Baltic advocacy in Washington since 1961. JBANC is supported by the Lithuanian American Council\, Estonian American Council\, and American Latvian Association.Program will be in English and is open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-the-ukraine-question-and-baltic-security/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/april-13-2025-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250408T031353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T020622Z UID:11933-1744190100-1744194600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Online Discussion with "Ecocide in Ukraine" Author Darya Tsymbalyuk DESCRIPTION:Register for this important virtual discussion with Darya Tsymbalyuk\, author of Ecocide in Ukraine; The Environmental Cost of Russia’s War. Polity\, 2025. The conversation will be led Tallinn University’s Epp Annus. \n\n\n\nRussia’s war on Ukraine has not only destroyed millions of human lives\, it has also been catastrophic for the environment. Forests and fields have been burned to the ground\, animal and plant species pushed to the brink of extinction\, soil and water contaminated with oil products\, debris\, and mines. The devastation of biodiversity and ecosystems across Ukraine has been immeasurable\, long-lasting and its consequences stretch beyond national borders. In Ecocide in Ukraine\, Ukrainian researcher Darya Tsymbalyuk offers an intimate portrait of her beloved homeland against the backdrop of Russia’s war and ecocide. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the participants: \n\n\n\n Darya Tsymbalyuk is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures\, and the Committee on Environment\, Geography\, and Urbanization (CEGU) at the University of Chicago. Her academic papers and public essays explore narratives about environments\, multispecies worlds\, displacement\, embodied knowledge\, and entangled colonial histories of Ukraine. Her writing has appeared on the BBC’s Future Planet and open Democracy websites\, among many other publications. In addition to her research and writing\, Darya also works with images through drawing\, painting\, collage\, and video essays. \n\n\n\n Epp Annus is an associate professor at Tallinn University; she also lectures at Ohio State University (USA). Her interests include Baltic cultures and societies\, Russian imperialism/colonialism\, decoloniality\, and environmental studies. Her recent and forthcoming books include Environment and Society in Soviet Estonia\, 1960-1990 (Cambridge UP\, forthcoming 2025) and Soviet Postcolonial Studies: A View from the Western Borderlands (Routledge\, 2018). She has published two novels\, some poetry and several children’s books. We are proud to note that in her free time\, Epp happens to also be a council member of the Estonian American National Council. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by Tallinn University\, Institute of Humanities\, the project PRG2592 “Memory and Environment: The Intersection of Fast and Slow Violence in Transnational European Literatures” and the project TF2324 “Exploring Patterns of Subject-Formation in Estonian Culture\, 1956-1998”. \n\n\n\nSee less URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-with-author-darya-tsym/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Education,Online Discussion,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/book-discussion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T235959 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250415T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173421Z UID:11992-1743984000-1746489599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications being accepted: Estonian Institute of Historical Memory\, Summer School DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Institute of Historical Memory invites young people of Estonian origin to apply for the Summer School\, which takes place from August 3 – 8\, 2025 in Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the program is to introduce young people to 20th century Estonian history within an international context. The 5-day program will include workshops\, lectures and visits to museums and historical sites. \n\n\n\nThe application deadline is May 5 at 23:59 (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nAll the necessary information for applying can be found at (in English):https://mnemosyne.ee/call-for-applications-2025-summer-school-for-students-with-estonian-roots/ \n\n\n\nWe kindly ask you to share this information with your community and on social media—feel free to repost directly from the Eesti Mälu Instituut profile. \n\n\n\nSuccessful applicants will be notified by 12 May 2025.Upon any questions\, please write to us at konkurss@mnemosyne.ee. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-being-accepted-estonian-institute-of-historical-memory-summer-school/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Education,Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/448896910_703074625278234_2376378751604784442_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250505T234608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T234839Z UID:12129-1742803200-1747414800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Call for Applicants: 2026 Fellowships at Stanford University DESCRIPTION:Vabamu\, Stanford University Libraries\, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia invite applications for the following three fellowships: \n\n\n\n\nShort-Term Research Fellowships at Stanford University for Estonian Scholars \n\n\n\nShort term Research Fellowship at Stanford University for Estonian Security and Foreign Policy Experts \n\n\n\nThe Global Digital Governance Fellowship at Stanford University for Estonian Scholars\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline: May 19\, 2025. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, eligibility requirements\, and link to apply\, click here. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/call-for-applicants-2026-fellowships-at-stanford-university/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Education,Opportunities,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stanford-Univesrity-blue-sky-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T165900 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250315T144000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T025110Z UID:11843-1742004000-1743613140@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications being Accepted: Scholarships for paid internships in Estonia DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for scholarships toward internships in Estonia for young Estonians (ages 18-35) living outside of Estonia. This program is being offered by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ESTDEV. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the program is to give young people aged 18-35 who were either born abroad or have lived abroad for more than five years the opportunity to get to know Estonia better\, develop professionally in their field\, and network. Deadline for application is April 2\, 2025\, 11:59 pm (Estonian time) \n\n\n\nThe scholarship consists of a basic scholarship and\, if necessary\, a travel scholarship. The basic scholarship is intended for a full-time internship of at least 4 weeks. The amount of the grant is 1\,500 euros for 4-6 weeks and 3\,000 euros for 7+ weeks. If necessary\, an additional travel scholarship will be paid for one trip from your place of residence abroad to Estonia and back. The internship period is May 1 – November 30\, 2025. \n\n\n\nImportant to know: one element of the application is the availability of an internship in Estonia. If you want to seize the opportunity\, but you do not yet have a professional internship in Estonia and you do not know where to start\, send your motivation letter to the global Estonian address diasporaa@mfa.ee and we will try to help you further. \n\n\n\nWe are collaborating with Work in Estonia to make the internship program a success. \n\n\n\nThe application round is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by ESDTEV. \n\n\n\nLearn more (in Estonian) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nContact: taotlused@estdev.ee URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/paid-internship-in-estonia-2025/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/448896910_703074625278234_2376378751604784442_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250304T211459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T212019Z UID:11775-1741608000-1741611600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Fate of Europe: Ukraine\, the Baltic Region\, and Collective Security DESCRIPTION:The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies hosts this online roundtable discussion on “The Fate of Europe: Ukraine\, the Baltic Region\, and Collective Security.” \n\n\n\nSince 2014\, the Ukrainian state and society have shown strength and resilience in resisting Russian aggression. Given the decisions of the new United States administration to engage Putin’s Russia and chastise Ukrainian leadership\, will Ukraine be able to continue defending its sovereignty? What are the implications of the recent changes in the US position towards Russia for European security\, including Nordic and Baltic security? How will Europeans approach their collective security in a new era of transatlantic relations? \n\n\n\nThese and other questions will be tackled by Hanna Shelest (Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism”) Marko Lehti (Tampere Peace Research Institute)\, and Ginta Palubinskas (West Virginia State University). The webinar will be moderated by Daunis Auers (University of Latvia) and welcome remarks will be delivered by AABS President Jörg Hackmann (University of Szczecin).  \n\n\n\nLearn more about the participants on the AABS website. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/webinar-the-fate-of-europe-ukraine-the-baltic-region-and-collective-security/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-AABS-Webinar-march-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies":MAILTO:aabs@uw.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20250116T002241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T002323Z UID:11407-1736928000-1739638800@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot_15-1-2025_191955_esfusa.org_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20241114T192250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T192254Z UID:11226-1731848400-1731855600@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/suvitajad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T094500 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LA-Eesti-Kool-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/9xaxaz36.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T023000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/453846628_897253422445149_2101902449846998659_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/freedom-baltic-wat-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T191102 CREATED:20240807T040855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T040908Z UID:10953-1723305600-1723996800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NY EHS hosts "Family Days" at Long Island Estonian House DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the latest Family ay Event hosted by the New York Estonian Educational Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizers promise barbecue\, sauna\, pool\, and definitely communal singing. Opportunity to camp for free or rent cabins. \n\n\n\nMore information: stskonberg@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSuggested donation per family $20.  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-ehs-hosts-family-days-at-long-island-estonian-house/ LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953 CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/NY-LOng-Island-perepaevad.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR