BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Estonian American National Council (EANC) - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ/ERKU) - Estosite.com - Estonian American National Council - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides - Cultural Grants - Baltic Advocacy - Estonian Community Events - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Estonian American National Council (EANC) - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ/ERKU) - Estosite.com - Estonian American National Council - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides - Cultural Grants - Baltic Advocacy - Estonian Community Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Estonian American National Council (EANC) - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ/ERKU) - Estosite.com - Estonian American National Council - Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides - Cultural Grants - Baltic Advocacy - Estonian Community Events 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T235959 DTSTAMP:20250222T031244Z CREATED:20250222T030730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T031244Z UID:11658-1740787200-1740873599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC Grant Application Deadline for US Estonian choirs heading to Laulupidu DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to support US-based Estonian choirs performing at Laulupidu “Iseoma” in Estonia this summer! \n\n\n\nCongratulations to those choirs accepted to perform at this year’s Estonian Song Festival “Iseoma\,” held this summer in Tallinn. We are so proud that so many of you are committed to embracing Estonian culture and keeping traditions alive and well\, as you prepare for this honor of performing at this year’s Song and Dance Festival. All eyes will be upon you as you represent EstoAmericans in Estonia this summer. \n\n\n\nNot a singer\, but want to know more about the revered Estonian phenomenon Laulupidu? Check it out here> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete the following grant application\, available here:Application deadline for Choir submissions: March 1stApplication deadline for dance groups: March 15th. \n\n\n\nOnce you have submitted your application\, please take a few moments to send us a high-resolution foto and/or video of your group\, your logo (if you have one)\, and a short intro/description of your group\, that we may use for promotional or press materials. Send to erku@estosite.org \n\n\n\nQuestions about applying? Write to erku@estosite.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-grant-application-deadline-for-us-estonian-choirs-heading-to-laulupidu/ CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_6-2-2025_222614_2025.laulupidu.ee_-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T170000 DTSTAMP:20250211T032250Z CREATED:20250211T031743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T032250Z UID:11528-1740915000-1740934800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Atlanta\, GA DESCRIPTION:Estonians and friends in the Atlanta area will meet at 11:30 am on Saturday\, March 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this family-friendly outdoor picnic! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to bring a camp chair and something savory or sweet to share at the picnic. Come enjoy good company and our beautiful Estonian language. Come by yourself\, or bring friends! All are welcome! \n\n\n\n Kallid Atlanta eestlased ja sõbrad! \n\n\n\nOotame teid laupäeval\, 2. märtsil Roswell Mill Parki\, et üheskoos tähistada Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvuspäeva mõnusa piknikuga värskes õhus! \n\n\n\n Kohtumispaik: Roswell Mill Park\, sillast paremal \n\n\n\nKoguneme kell 11:30 \n\n\n\n Avasõna kell 12:00 \n\n\n\nVõtke kaasa oma aiatool ja midagi maitsvat\, mida saab teistega piknikulaual jagada. Naudime head seltskonda\, Eesti keelt ja ühist olemist. \n\n\n\n Lisaks on piknikuplatsist vaid mõne sammu kaugusel kaunid matkarajad\, nii et julgematel on võimalus pärast piknikku ka matkama minna! \n\n\n\nTule koos pere ja sõpradega ning tähistame koos Eesti sünnipäeva! \n\n\n\nOotame teid kõiki tähistama! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-atlanta-ga/ LOCATION:Roswell Mill Park\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sinimustvalge-maastik.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T235959 DTSTAMP:20250308T183925Z CREATED:20250201T235456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T183925Z UID:11732-1740960000-1742255999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival 2025 (virtual) DESCRIPTION:World-class feature films and documentaries for all generations from ESTONIA\, LATVIA and LITHUANIA. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. \n\n\n\nOrganized by The Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this great festival. \n\n\n\nGet your virtual tickets here: Welcome | Boston Baltic Film Festival URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-2025-virtual/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot_22-1-2025_2436_www.bostonbalticfilm.org_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T170000 DTSTAMP:20250307T010745Z CREATED:20250307T010016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T010745Z UID:11797-1741248000-1741280400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Scouts and 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\nMore information coming soon! \n\n\n\nOLE VALMIS! \n\n\n\nBe Prepared! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scouts-and-guides-in-usa-summer-camp-metsapidu/ LOCATION:Camp Järvemetsa\, New Jersey\, USA\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Scouting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Estonian-Scouts-and-Guides-Awardee-2014.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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T220000 DTSTAMP:20250309T032505Z CREATED:20250302T221250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T032505Z UID:11747-1741293000-1741298400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:IN FOCUS WITH EANC. Russia’s War Against Ukraine and the Implications for European Security and Beyond: The Perspective from Estonia DESCRIPTION:Watch recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this important discussion on the importance of supporting Ukraine\, understanding what is at stake\, what we can do\, and where we go from here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome our distinguished speakers: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Kristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the U.S. \n\n\n\nMr. Karl Altau\, Managing Director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee \n\n\n\nQ & A Moderated by Ms. Maia Linask\, Vice President of the Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\n“A just peace can only be achieved through strength\, adherence to international norms\, the rule of law\, and the involvement of Ukraine and our European allies in any negotiations. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” – Full EANC Statement on Ukraine available at https://estosite.org/eanc-ukraine-statement-feb-20-2025/ URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/in-focus-with-eanc-russias-war-against-ukraine-and-the-implications-for-european-security-and-beyond-the-perspective-from-estonia/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/724caf50-07a2-47cc-8fbb-277f72b3bb10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T130000 DTSTAMP:20250304T212019Z 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/ 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:20250315T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T165900 DTSTAMP:20250320T025110Z 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/ 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:20250323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20250311T230106Z CREATED:20250311T230026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T230106Z UID:11828-1742731200-1742745600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission: Lakewood\, NJ DESCRIPTION:Consular mission in Lakewood\, NJ \n\n\n\nThe Estonian Consul in Washington\, D.C.\, in collaboration with the Estonian Houses in New York will conduct a consular mission in New York on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• March 23\, 12 PM to 4 PM \n\n\n\nLakewood\, NJ at Lakewood Estonian House \n\n\n\n(4 Cross Street & East Veterans Hwy. Lakewood\, NJ 08701) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf your fingerprints are outdated or nearing expiration\, you can update them with the consul during the mission—free of charge. Updating your fingerprints during the mission could save you a trip to Washington\, D.C.\, for future document renewals. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\n• Your U.S. passport (if applicable) \n\n\n\n• Your Estonian passport or ID card \n\n\n\nPayments during the mission can be made via debit or credit card. \n\n\n\nBooking an Appointment: \n\n\n\n• For Lakewood\, consular services on that day are on a first come\, first serve basis. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11828/ CATEGORIES:75th anniversary Great Flight from Estonia,Estonia,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/suurriigivapp_eng.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR