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SUMMARY:Estophilus Scholarship Application Period
DESCRIPTION:Estophilus scholarship applications are now being accepted.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of Estophilus scholarship is to support the Estonia-specific research of students enrolled in universities abroad and of international researchers interested in the Estonian language and culture (in Estonia)\, by thus contributing to the exchange of knowledge and making Estonia more visible. The activity results in increased number of studies related to Estonia and of the students interested in the Estonian language and culture. \n\n\n\nWho can apply? \n\n\n\nThe Estophilus scholarship may be applied for by the foreign nationals final year BA students\, master’s students\, PhD students and post-doctorate researchers from universities abroad while staying in Estonia for conducting research or collecting material about Estonia for 1-5 months. The Estonian language proficiency is an advantage but not a requirement. The research plan has to focus on topics related to Estonia in specific.   \n\n\n\nThe scholarship programme is managed by the Education and Youth Board of Estonia. However\, the primary contact of the grantee before and during the research mobility is the grantee’s academic supervisor at an Estonian university. \n\n\n\nApplication round of the EKKAV program for the fall semester of the 2023/24 academic year is open. The grant application period is 04.12.2023–22.12.2023.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estophilus-scholarship-application-period/
CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Üleilmse eestluse virtuaalfoorum/ Global Estonian Forum
DESCRIPTION:The virtual forum for Estonians across the globe is held on 7 December at 16.00 Estonian time (09:00 Eastern\, 06:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\nThe upcoming event is the Foreign Ministry’s 6th virtual forum for Estonians across. This time\, the forum covers very practical aspect – the possibilities of Estonia’s e-state from the perspective of an Estonian living abroad.  \n\n\n\nTo provide some inspiration for your summer holiday plans\, we are taking you to the University town of Tartu\, in southern Estonia. Tartu has been named the European Capital of Culture in 2024. The entire region of southern Estonia is involved.  \n\n\n\nRegister to win! This time we will spin the wheel again\, and offer one forum participant the chance to win plane tickets (2) to Estonia and two nights in a hotel in Tallinn.  \n\n\n\nAfter some great discussion\, the forum also features music by Duo Ruut. We meet writer and director Anna Hints\, who has been touring the US with her masterful film Soke Sauna Sisterhood. Anna Hints will be the closing interview of this year’s forum series. The virtual forum is moderated by journalist Silver Tambur. \n\n\n\nYou can watch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from any location with an internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian. \n\n\n\nParticipation link: https://worksup.com/app?id=GLOBALESTONIA \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction. Silver Tambur\n\n\n\nWelcoming words. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna\n\n\n\n\n\ne-Services abroad from the perspective of an Estonian abroad: everything you need to know. Erika Piirmets\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Heilika and Ülo Pikkov\n\n\n\nHow can you research your family history virtually? Fred Puss\n\n\n\nMusic by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\n\n\nThe programme of Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024. Erni Kask and Annela Laaneots\n\n\n\nHow the European Capital of Culture and the Southern Estonian vibe match. Jalmar Vabarna\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Karel Polt on dividing his life between Otepää and Los Angeles \n\n\n\nVideo call to Võrumaa. Mari Kalkun and the Aigu om Festival \n\n\n\n\n17.45 \n\n\n\n\nEnd-of-the-year interview with Anna Hints\n\n\n\nMusical finale by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\nThe estimated end of the event is at 18.00 * Estonian time \n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS \n\n\n\nMargus Tsahkna – Foreign Minister \n\n\n\nHeilika ja Ülo Pikkov – documentary filmmaker and director \n\n\n\nErika Piirmets – Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia \n\n\n\nFred Puss – genealogist\, Director of the Estonian Biographical Center \n\n\n\nKarel Polt – author of Literally Estonian from Los Angeles \n\n\n\nJalmar Vabarna – singer and musician (Trad.Attack!\, Zetod)\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nMari Kalkun – singer\, songwriter\, composer and musician\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nErni Kask – Head of International Relations\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnnela Laaneots – Head of the Southern Estonia programme\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnna Hints – author\, writer and director of the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  \n\n\n\nDuo Ruut – a folk music duo comprising Katariina Kivi and Ann-Lisett Rebane \n\n\n\nSilver Tambur – moderator \n\n\n\nPrevious virtual forums can be watched here:https://globalestonian.com/et/video/virtuaalfoorumid
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/uleilmse-eestluse-virtuaalfoorum-global-estonian-forum/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour:  Washington\, DC (Georgetown)
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America. \n\n\n\nFor more information about EPCC\, their repertoire\, their home country\, and where to buy tickets\, click here .  \n\n\n\nFoto: Kaupo Kikkas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-on-tour-washington-dc-georgetown/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\,\, 3240 O St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:photo: www.riigikogu.ee\n\n\n\nHappy Estonian Independence Day!      \n\n\n\nHead Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva! \n\n\n\n(scroll down for Estonian)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRemarks on the 106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\n\n\n\nDear fellow Estonians\, dear friends\, \n\n\n\nThe importance of February 24 is not lost on any Estonian. It was 106 years ago that Estonia declared its independence in the proclamation Manifest kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele. Drafted by a committee of nationally-minded Estonians\, this „Manifest to all peoples in Estonia“ was approved during the short window at the end of WWI when Russian invaders were leaving and the Germans had yet to arrive. We are rightly proud of this bold act and of all those that followedas Estonia fought to gain and regain independence over the next century.  Estonians do not take their freedom for granted. This year\, as we enter the third year of Russia’s vile invasion of Ukraine\, historical events continue to ring loudly in our collective memory. \n\n\n\nWhereas February 24th\, 1918\, marked the birth of the Republic of Estonia\, it wasn’t until two years later\, February 2\, 1920\, that the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed to mark the end of Estonia’s War of Independence\, and in which Soviet Russia recognized the independence of the Republic of Estonia in perpetuity. The treaty has been called Estonia’s birth certificate\, and had pioneering significance in international law\, in that it cited the concept of a people’s right to self-determination\, to decide their own destiny.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo today we celebrate the freedom and self-determination that Estonia has\, and which Ukraine is fighting so hard to keep. Let us celebrate this day whole-heartedly\, with joy and with pride in our freedom\, community\, and identity. Even under the shadow of Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine\, it is important to make space in our hearts to celebrate Estonia for all that it has accomplished\, what it continues to achieve\, and for its strong international voice in these disruptive and disturbing times.  \n\n\n\nIt is certainly troubling that the war in Ukraine continues\, and we are right to be uneasy about current events\, both in Europe and here in the U.S. We urge you to channel these thoughts into inspiration for action. We encourage you to use the privilege we have as Estonian Americans – that of using our voices and participating in the democratic process. Across the US\, a record number of Estonian Americans participated in advocacy activities during the year following Russia’s invasion\, speaking out for Ukraine and for Baltic security interests.  It is of utmost importance to continue these efforts in the coming year. So much is at stake in the U.S. Congress and in the understanding of the American people.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonians we are especially aware of the stakes. As has often been said of Baltic Americans: “They know.”  We know. And we remember. This year we commemorate 80 years since the Mass Flight of 1944\, when so many fled Estonia to escape the invading Soviet forces. Our parents and grandparents were faced with the impossible choice\, they experienced the life-altering disruption – whether they fled or were left to face the brutal Soviet regime. Our families were shattered. So many years later\, eight decades later\, even as Estonia has blossomed in regained freedom\, we as a people are still putting together the pieces of family and memory to fill in the gaps of our history.  \n\n\n\nIn Estonia\, the Mass Flight of 1944 is only very recently entering the public dialogue and national consciousness in a more open way. For many younger descendants of Estonians abroad\, the story of how and why our communities developed at the same time also remains largely unknown\, or only vaguely recalled. \n\n\n\nTo help keep the conversation going\, EANC is proud to be part of a larger commemorative project that we can all support together. A memorial sculpture and place of remembrance has been commissioned in Estonia to create a permanent reminder of the Mass Flight. This graceful and symbolic sculpture will depict the last moment of the countless goodbyes\, the last touch of hands at departure\, a moment encompassing uncertainty about the future\, no matter if you left or stayed. To be sited on grounds beside the Pärnu River\, one of the areas from which thousands fled in small boats\, this memorial sculpture is scheduled to be unveiled on September 21\, 2024.  We hope this date will be a focus for Estonians worldwide to remember and to commemorate these terrible events\, each in their own way.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonian Americans we have the privilege and responsibility to connect future generations to this story. We who have ourselves experienced or have a family legacy of the experience of brokenness\, recognize the gift of this inheritance – our story — as we celebrate EV106 and commemorate the Mass Flight of 1944. \n\n\n\nWe at the Estonian American National Council urge you to celebrate the day and share the gift.   \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\npresident \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides tervitus Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nKallid sõbrad! \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva tähistades pühitseme oma rahva lugu \n\n\n\n24. veebruari tähtsust teab iga eestlane. 106 aastat tagasi kuulutas Eesti “Manifestiga kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele” välja oma iseseisvuse. \n\n\n\nRahvuslikult meelestatud eestlastest koosneva komitee koostatud manifest kiideti heaks Esimese maailmasõja lõpu lühikeses ajaaknas\, kui Vene sissetungijad olid lahkumas ja sakslased polnud veel saabunud. Oleme õigustatult uhked selle julge teo ja kõigi järgnevate tegude üle enam kui saja aasta jooksul\, kui Eesti võitles iseseisvuse taastamise nimel. Eestlaste jaoks ei ole meie vabadus iseenesest mõistetav. Tänavu\, kui astume kolmandasse aastasse Venemaa alatust sissetungist Ukrainasse\, helisevad ajaloosündmused meie kollektiivses mälus jätkuvalt valjult. \n\n\n\nKui 24. veebruar 1918 tähistas Eesti Vabariigi sündi\, siis alles kaks aastat hiljem\, 2. veebruaril 1920 sõlmitud Tartu rahuleping\, millega  Nõukogude Venemaa tunnustas Eesti Vabariigi  iseseisvust igavesest ajast igavesti\, lõpetas Eesti Vabadussõja. Lepingut on nimetatud Eesti sünnitunnistuseks ja see oli rahvusvahelises õiguses teedrajava tähendusega\, kuna viitas rahva enesemääramisõigusele ning õigusele otsustada oma saatuse üle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTäna tähistame vabadust ja enesemääramist\, mis Eestil on ja mille säilitamise nimel Ukraina nii kõvasti võitleb. Tähistagem seda päeva kogu südamest\, rõõmuga ja uhkusega oma vabaduse\, kogukonna ja identiteedi üle. Ka Venemaa jätkuva Ukraina-sõja varjus on oluline teha oma südames ruumi\, et tähistada Eesti saavutusi\, Eesti jätkuvat arengut ning Eesti tugevat rahvusvahelist häält praegusel segasel ja häirival ajal. \n\n\n\nKindlasti on murettekitav\, et sõda Ukrainas jätkub\, ja meil on õigus olla rahutud praeguste sündmuste tõttu nii Euroopas kui ka siin USA-s. Kutsume teid üles muundama need mõtted tegutsemise inspiratsiooniks. Soovitame teil kasutada privileegi\, mida omame ameeriklastena – kasutada oma häält ja osaleda demokraatlikus protsessis. Üle USA osales Venemaa invasioonile järgnenud aastal kaitsetegevuses rekordarv Ameerika eestlasi\, kes võtsid sõna Ukraina ja Balti riikide julgeolekuhuvide eest. Ülimalt oluline on neid jõupingutusi jätkata ka järgmisel aastal. Nii palju on kaalul USA Kongressis ning ameeriklaste arusaamades. \n\n\n\nEestlastena oleme panustest eriti teadlikud – nagu balti-ameeriklaste kohta sageli öeldakse: “Nad teavad.” Me teame. Ja me mäletame. Tänavu tähistame 80. aasta möödumist 1944. a. suurpõgenemisest\, kui nii paljud põgenesid Eestist pealetungivate Nõukogude vägede eest. Meie vanemad ja vanavanemad seisid võimatu valiku ees\, tehes elumuutva otsuse – kas põge-neda või jääda silmitsi jõhkra nõukogude korraga. Meie pered purunesid. Palju aastaid – kaheksa aastakümmet hiljem\, isegi kui Eesti on õitsele puhkenud taastatud vabaduses\, paneme rahvana ikka veel kokku perekonna- ja mälukilde\, et täita oma ajaloo lünki. Eestis on 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise teema alles jõudmas avalikku dialoogi ja rahvuslikku teadvusesse. Paljude noorema põlve väliseestlaste jaoks on see samuti tundmatu või ähmaselt meenutatav lugu\, kuidas ja miks meie kogukonnad ühel ja samal ajal välja kujunesid. \n\n\n\nTeema ühisruumis ülalhoidmiseks osaleb ERKÜ uhkusega suuremas mälestusprojektis\, mida saame kõik koos toetada. Koos ÜEKNi teiste liikmesmaade esindajatega tellisime mälestusskulptuuri ja oleme loomas püsivat suurpõgenemise mälestuspaika (vt ka 12. lk). See graatsiline skulptuur kujutab sümboolselt lugematute hüvastijättude viimast hetke\, viimast käte puudutust lahkumishetkel\, mis hõlmas ebakindlust tuleviku suhtes olenemata sellest\, kas lahkuti või jäädi. Mälestusskulptuur hakkab paiknema Pärnu jõe ääres\, sealt põgenesid väikeste paatidega tuhanded inimesed. Mälestusmärk avatakse 21. septembril 2024. Loodame\, et sellel kuupäeval mälestavad eestlased kogu maailmas neid kohutavaid sündmusi –  igaüks omal moel. \n\n\n\nAmeerika eestlastena on meil eesõigus ja kohustus selle looga siduda ka meie tulevasi põlvkondi. Meie\, kes oleme ise kogenud perede rebenemist või omame seda perekondlikku pärandit\, tunneme ära selles pärandis kingituse – meie rahva loo – mida pühitseme\,  tähistades EV 106. aastapäeva ja mälestades 1944. aasta suurpõgenemist. \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides esinduskogu kutsub kõiki üles seda päeva tähistama ja seda kingitust jagama. \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\nERKÜ president
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security
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SUMMARY:Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25
DESCRIPTION:A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit  \n\n\n\nDear Friend of the Baltics\, \n\n\n\nFeb. 24 will mark two years of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine\, and almost 10 years of Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory since 2014. It is an anniversary to rally support against the violence\, lies and threats perpetrated by the regime in Moscow – not only against Ukraine\, but also against the U.S.\, the Baltics and our allies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this election year\, Congress and candidates need to see and hear public support for Ukraine\, to ensure the U.S. continues to support Ukraine now – and the Baltics in the future. \n\n\n\nWe urge you to use this tragic anniversary to demonstrate need and resolve by participating in a rally or other event that local Ukrainians are hosting on Feb. 24 or Feb. 25: \n\n\n\nCA – Los Angeles:https://www.facebook.com/events/1433291477623836/https://www.facebook.com/events/1086304085855262/ (auto rally)CA – San Diego:https://www.facebook.com/events/1328666797840700/ (fundraiser)CA – San Francisco:https://www.facebook.com/events/844859137439082/ (auto rally)CO – Denver:https://www.facebook.com/events/324173363737901/CT – Hartford:https://www.facebook.com/events/349605357965212/District of Columbia – Washington DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/892714775681965HI – Honolulu:https://www.facebook.com/events/1163343175046955/IL – Chicago:https://www.facebook.com/events/1048034142978491/MA – Boston:https://www.facebook.com/events/388857010366529/MI – Detroit:https://www.facebook.com/events/637067795140957/MI – Grand Rapids:https://www.facebook.com/events/936960738090306/MN – Minneapolis:https://www.facebook.com/events/344734181850945/NC – Asheville:https://www.facebook.com/events/3381827465443069/NY – New York:https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/24-february-2024/ (open house)OH – Cleveland:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779257527565985PA – Philadelphia: https://www.facebook.com/events/310533904861294/PA – Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/events/7395367410520111/SC – Columbia:https://www.facebook.com/events/3687116931611887/SC – Greenville:https://www.facebook.com/events/963025491931998/TN – Nashville:https://www.facebook.com/events/1082021496331001/TX – Austin:https://www.facebook.com/events/751180146927665/TX – Dallas: https://www.facebook.com/events/424210626701438/ (auto rally)VT – Dummerston (near Brattleboro):https://www.facebook.com/events/784936526788877/WA – Seattle:https://www.facebook.com/events/763608985821498WI – Milwaukee:https://www.facebook.com/events/755763479310616/ \n\n\n\nPlease check local times and locations. Bring your family members\, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine! \n\n\n\nAitäh\, paldies\, ačiū\, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee \n\n\n\nAlong with its partners the Estonian American National Council and the Lithuanian American Council\, ALA is a parent organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC). JBANC works to represent Baltic Americans on Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\nALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-action-alert-ukraine-rallies-feb-24-25/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia.  \n\n\n\nThe aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture\, language\, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks. \n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nThe stipend consists of two parts: \n\n\n\n\na basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;\n\n\n\nif necessary\, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.\n\n\n\n\nThe basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks). \n\n\n\nWho can apply? \n\n\n\n\nA person of Estonian origin\, 18-35 years of age\, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;\n\n\n\n… and who has completed higher or vocational education\, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.\n\n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nApplications must be sent by e-mail to the address  taotlused@estdev.ee  by the deadline. \n\n\n\nCounseling: if you want to participate\, but you don’t know where to start\, send a motivation letter to the e-mail  diaspora@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nAll questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee \n\n\n\nFor more information in English download the document here. \n\n\n\nFor more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here. \n\n\n\nGlobal Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-accepted-for-stipend-toward-internship-in-estonia/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Estonian Centre for International Development":MAILTO:annika.leek@estdev.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240201T050132Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival Opening Night & Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to once again support this quality film festival\, presenting films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\, with opportunities to meet & speak on site with some of the filmmakers themselves.  \n\n\n\nOpening day events:  \n\n\n\nA Panel Discussion with the filmmakers\,  \n\n\n\nScreening of The Invisible Flight\,  \n\n\n\nOpening Receiption @ “Fajitas & ‘Ritas” 25 West Street\, Boston\, MA  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in movie magic! \n\n\n\nThe Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3\, 2024.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, \n\n\n\nTickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. \n\n\n\n Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday\, March 1\, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE INVISIBLE FIGHT /Estonia\n\n\n\nOur highly anticipated opening feature will be Rainer Sarnet’s latest award winning film The Invisible Fight – a wild and zany martial arts action comedy shot like a vintage drive-in movie that is set in an orthodox monastery. A film that\, according to Variety\, could attract cult status.  \n\n\n\n“EVERYTHING COOL IS BANNED IN THE SOVIET UNION”Rafael/The Invisible Fight\n\n\n\n“Delightfully inventive and riotously funny\, The Invisible Fight makes it clear that the joy of kung fu cinema is celebrated worldwide\, even as far as Estonia.” Yep it looks amazing! Funny and smart and unique. I’m in.”Alex Billington/ Firstshowing.net
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bbff-2024-opening-night-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 559 Washington St Boston\, MA 02111\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240304T054523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T171534Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful in-person weekend of Baltic film at the Paramount Emerson Center in Boston\, the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) organizers now bring to you two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-18\, 2024. Documentaries\, drama\, mysteries\, action\, love stories\, comedy…. get to know the Baltic soul. See what all the buzz is about!  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud support of this event.  \n\n\n\nThe full line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org  \n\n\n\nTickets and passes for virtual screenings on sale now.  \n\n\n\n\nBox Office\n\n\n\n\nThe film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit the BBFF homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/botson-baltic-film-festival-virtual-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240201T044138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T161331Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Estonian Archives in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. New date to be determined. Member organizations and delegates reconvene in Lakewood\, NJ for part 2 of its 2023 Annual Meeting.  \n\n\n\nThe Estonian Archives in the U.S. are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-estonian-archives-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Estonian Archives\, 607 E 7th Street\, Lakewood\, New Jersey\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240312T040238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T040404Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music & Dance Show "Dawn till Dusk" by Diina Tamm & Valev Laube
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique multidisciplinary performance that fuses together dance and musical interpretations of Estonian mythology\, folk calendar traditions\, and old archive recordings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Let’s embark on a journey through a year in life\, experiencing mystic rituals\, old and new folklore tunes\, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\nDirected by Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube\, this folk-inspired contemporary performance will uncover aspects of Estonian culture that\, though no longer celebrated daily\, continue to influence our cultural legacy and ongoing evolution. \n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join us for this multisensory exploration of life’s cycles. \n\n\n\n5 PM – Doors Open6 PM – Performance/Showtime7:15 PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs \n\n\n\nNote: Suitable for Estonian speakers and non-Estonian speakers alike\, great for audiences of all ages.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-music-dance-show-dawn-till-dusk-by-diina-tamm-valev-laube/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja/ New York Estonian House\, 243 E 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240305T045359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T211658Z
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SUMMARY:Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.
DESCRIPTION:For 75 years\, the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna (Free Estonian Word) has been a faithful companion to the Estonian-American community\, keeping Estonian families in far-away places and also those close by connected\, and abreast of community news\, current events\, cultural happenings\, social announcements\, and everyday helps with Estonian traditions and homelife. In today´s unsettled world\, community journalism is more important than ever. \n\n\n\nThis important anniversary conference will discuss the role played by Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope and the fight for restored independence Estonia and its part in connecting the Estonian community abroad. We will also discuss the chronicle’s continued relevance\, as Estonians abroad continue to champion Estonian culture\, values\, and interests in their every day lives.  \n\n\n\nJoin new and veteran newspaper editors\, journalists\, staff\, contributors\, and supporters for an intelligent conference on the life and times of Estonians in America through the pages of the Vaba Eesti Sõna.    \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in person\, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required\, donations welcomed.  \n\n\n\nIf you cannot attend in person\, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nTo attend virtually\, register here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference \n\n\n\nSession 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities. \n\n\n\nThis conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage\, contributors\, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference\n\n\n\nReede\, 5. aprill 2024\, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday\, April 5th\, 2024\, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT \n\n\n\nNew Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, NY 10016 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKutsume Teid ameerikaeestluse kandja Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverentsile VABA EESTI SÕNA 75: KUNST SIDUDA MINEVIKKU JA TULEVIKKU reedel\, 5. aprillil algusega kell 14:00 New Yorgi Eesti Maja sinises saalis \n\n\n\n\nKuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu\n\n\n\nKuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi\n\n\n\nArutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema\n\n\n\nKohvilaud\, sünnipäevakook\n\n\n\n\nLaupäeval\, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud. \n\n\n\nVõimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nVõtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud! \n\n\n\nTervitades\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja \n\n\n\n\nRegistreeri siin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this anniversary conference celebrating decades of dedicated coverage of the Estonian American community 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD: THE ART OF CONNECTING PAST AND FUTURE \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 5th\, 2 pm NY Estonian House\, Blue Room \n\n\n\n\nThe role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism\n\n\n\nConnecting Estonian-American families and communities\n\n\n\nDiscussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed\n\n\n\nReception and birthday cake\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 6th\, 10 am – 1:30 pm\, workshop: Tips on how to contribute important and interesting information about your communities and how to get involved. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you in person\, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to share this invitation! \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.of the newspaper Free Estonian World \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/conference-75-years-of-free-estonian-word-the-art-of-connecting-past-and-future/
LOCATION:NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240313T021350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T031723Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission to Chicago Area
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a two-day consular mission in the Chicago area on April 14 and 15. All consular services other than visa applications can be addressed at these times.  \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 14\, 9:30 am- 4:00 pm: @ Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Lane\, Riverwoods IL \n\n\n\nMonday\, April 15\, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ 678 Foxdale Ave\, Winnetka IL \n\n\n\nNote: Applications for passport and ID card renewals can be submitted by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nYou may update your fingerprints on file with the consul\, if you will need to renew a document in the next few years and your fingerprints are or will be outdated by then. This proactive step could save you a future trip to New York or Washington! The service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Fees will change at the beginning of April\, those utilizing the mission in Chicago should see fees listed for after April 3 https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/. Payments during consular mission must be made by cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we do not have a card processing terminal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule an appoint\, please contact Honorary Consul Mr. Siim Sööt\, tel. +1 (847) 372-7560 to schedule an appointment with the Consul for services\, such as passport and ID renewals\, first-time applications and updating your fingerprints \n\n\n\nFirst-time applicants may also call to inquire about how to apply.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-to-chicago-area/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240410T045400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T045508Z
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SUMMARY:Induction of Estonian Erika Puussaar into Cleveland Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Ambassador to the United States\, Kristjan Prikk\, will induct Estonian Erika Puussaar into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  \n\n\n\nErika earned this honor through her long involvement with the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation as a Member of the Board\, as well as being the President of the Estonian Cultural Garden. She has always been a visible Estonian\, supporting outreach to area libraries to help introduce Estonia to the Greater Cleveland community. She was invited to share the Grand Marshall role\, with Latvian and Lithuanian leaders in the Ukraine Independence Day Parade in Cleveland.  \n\n\n\nCleveland area Estonians are excited to see one of their own receive this honor. The induction will take place at Windows on the River at 5pm April 23\, 2024.  \n\n\n\nCleveland International Hall of Fame2024 Induction Event Details\n\n\n\nThe 2024 induction event will be held at Windows on the River on Tuesday April 23\, 2024.  Parking is available in the huge lot adjacent to the building. \n\n\n\nDoors will open at 5:00 PM for cocktails (cash bar) and networking and the event will begin promptly at 6 PM. \n\n\n\nDress is business casual but we encourage attendees to dress in traditional cultural or ethnic dress! \n\n\n\nDinner will be served after the Color Guard and National Anthem and opening remarks from our Master of Ceremonies Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV.  A few distinguished leaders will also give some brief remarks and then dinner will be served. \n\n\n\nThe inductions will take place immediately after dinner. A special person will give a few remarks about the inductee and then the honoree will give his/her acceptance speech. \n\n\n\n2024 Class\n\n\n\nThe 2024 Class was chosen unanimously by the committee from almost 100 worthy nominations.  In alphabetical order: \n\n\n\n\nDona Brady\n\n\n\nAmbassador Edward Crawford\n\n\n\nVeronica Dahlberg\n\n\n\nDr. Eugene Jordan (posthumous)\n\n\n\nErika Puussaar\n\n\n\nJohnny Wu\n\n\n\n\nFor ticket information contact Debbie Hanson at (216) 406-6594.For additional info contact Toomas Tubalkain\, toomast1910@gmail.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/induction-of-estonian-erika-puussaar-into-cleveland-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:Windows on the River\, 2000 Sycamore Street\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44113
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240419T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T181507Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission to Boston Area
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a consular mission to Boston\, MA on April 26th\, 27th\, and April 28th. Consular services are available at the following locations and times: \n\n\n\nHonorary Consul’s office:  2222 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Boston\, 02132 MA \n\n\n\n   Friday\, April 26\,1:00 – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\n   Saturday\, April 27\, 11:00 am –  4:00 pm \n\n\n\nBoston Estonian School: Congregational Church\, 15 Princeton Street\, North Chelmsford\, MA 01863 \n\n\n\n   Sunday\, April 28\, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nNote: Passport & ID card renewal applications can also be done by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board (https://www.politsei.ee/en/)\, if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nYou may update your fingerprints with the consul even if you do not need to renew a document at this time. This could save you a future trip to New York or Washington\, DC\, should you need to renew a document in the next few years and discover that your fingerprints are or will be outdated.  This service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease see updated consular service fees as of April 3. https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/.  \n\n\n\nPayments during consular mission must be made in cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we don’t have a card terminal. \n\n\n\nTo schedule an appoint\, please contact:  \n\n\n\nMs. Anne-Reet Ilves Annunziata\, PhD \n\n\n\nEstonian Honorary Consul in Boston for Massachusetts & Rhode Island \n\n\n\n2222 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA 02132 \n\n\n\nTel: + 1 (617) 543-9234\, e-mail: annereet@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-to-boston-area/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240514T142309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T162607Z
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SUMMARY:Online event: The Legacy of Juri Lotman in Tartu\, Estonia and the World
DESCRIPTION:This online program hosted by the New York Public Library will celebrate Tartu\, Estonia as a 2024 European Capital of Culture\, Tartu 2024 including luminaries of worldwide interest like Juri Lotman. The celebration will take us to memorable places in Tartu that are connected to the cultural heritage and legacy of this unique man and his city. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. Read more about them below. \n\n\n\nPlease register to receive Zoom link to join! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJuri Lotman (1922-1993) was an internationally renowned intellectual and scholar. Born to Ukrainian Jewish parents in Leningrad\, he escaped the ongoing wave of antisemitism\, culminating in the “Doctors’ Plot”\, by finding refuge in Tartu\, within the safety of ancient walls of its university. Although Estonia was also occupied by the Soviet Union at the time\, the environment was considerably more Western and Lotman didn’t experience hostility to his ethnic background. \n\n\n\nAs his academic career developed at the University of Tartu\, Lotman became the key figure in cultural semiotics. Well loved by his students and internationally respected for his works\, Lotman went beyond the academe to have his own program on the national TV and also wrote extensively on cinema. In the 2020s\, after the celebrations of his centenary\, Lotman’s intellectual legacy is still relevant and exciting – as is his life story. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. Read more about them below. \n\n\n\nThis online program is a result of cooperation between the New York Public Library and Estonian Writers Union which was mediated by the Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture Foundation and the Consulate General of Estonia in New York. In 2022\, the Tartu branch of the Estonian Writers Union produced a webcast on Estonian polymath Uku Masing for the World Languages Collection of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at the NYPL\, with its premiere and online Q&A on April 26\, 2022. That webcast can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19HnOPox-U. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nPeeter Torop\, PhD – Professor of Semiotics of Culture at the University of Tartu. Torop expanded the scope of the semiotic study of translation to include intratextual\, intertextual\, and extratextual translation and stressing the productivity of the notion of translation in general semiotics. He is also a co-editor of the journal Sign Systems Studies\, the oldest international semiotic periodical. As a student of Lotman himself\, Torop shares his memories of Lotman as a teacher and mentor\, ever in search of fresh insights. \n\n\n\nMerit Maran (Rickberg)\, PhD – Head of the Juri Lotman Semiotics Repository at the University of Tallinn. Maran was the main curator of Juri Lotman 100 centenary celebrations in 2022 and defended her PhD thesis\, “Towards Complexity Thinking with Juri Lotman: Modelling Cultural Dynamics in Educational Systems” in 2023. Dr. Maran focuses on the contemporary and ongoing relevance of Lotman’s approach to complexity in cultural systems. \n\n\n\nElen Lotman\, PhD – Associate Professor of Film Arts\, Baltic Film\, Media and Arts School. An award-winning cinematographer\, director and lecturer\, Elen Lotman is a granddaughter of Juri Lotman and has also translated his works on film into Estonian. Sharing a more personal side of her grandfather\, she tells of her childhood full of stories\, fun and discovery\, as well as Juri Lotman’s daily habits and love for Tartu. \n\n\n\nThis webcast has been made possible by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and the Estonian Ministry of Culture.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are subject to change or cancellation. \n\n\n\nAssistive Listening and ASL \n\n\n\nASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. \n\n\n\nNYPL The New York Public Library \n\n\n\nEesti Kirjanike Liit / Kultuuriministeerium \n\n\n\n#JURILOTMAN \n\n\n\n#ESTONIA#Tartu2024
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-event-the-legacy-of-juri-lotman-in-tartu-estonia-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240522T155937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T161051Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Sofi Oksanen to Speak at Stanford University
DESCRIPTION:The Helena Brandt Visiting Scholar Program Inaugural Lecture  \n\n\n\nwith Sofi Oksanen\, the internationally-acclaimed\, best-selling author of a number of works of historical fiction\, including the novel Purge (2008)\, a tale of three generations of Estonian women and human trafficking\, as well as Stalin’s Cows (2003) and When the Doves Disappeared (2012). \n\n\n\nRSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3wFTbgi \n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Toni Härkönen
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-sofi-oksanen-to-speak-at-stanford-university/
LOCATION:Levinthal Hall\, Stanford University\, 424 Santa Teresa St\, Stanford\, CA 94305\, Stanford\, California\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240513T205941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T183510Z
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SUMMARY:Stanford University hosts Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk for a talk on "Russia's War in Ukraine and its Implications on European Security: Why should America care?"
DESCRIPTION:Can´t make it to California? Watch the live stream of this important discussion hosted by Stanford University. \n\n\n\nMore than ten years into Russia’s war against Ukraine and more than two years after Moscow launched a full-scale aggression\, there is still no end in sight to the largest military conflict in Europe after WWII. What are the implications of this war on the security of Europe but also on the United States? What would it take to end the war and in what kind of a world will we all live on the day after it’s all over? The event will feature a discussion on the possibility of a viable Western strategy for success that not only saves Ukraine but also strengthens the United States’ role as the leader of the free world. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks will be delivered by Amir Weiner\, Associate Professor of History and Director of Stanford’s Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies. \n\n\n\nDetails: events.stanford.edu/event/russias-war-in-ukraine \n\n\n\n\nGo to live stream\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kristjan Prikk started his mission in Washington\, D.C. in May 2021. He is a graduate of the US Army War College and has served as the National Security Coordinator to the Prime Minister. Prior to arriving in D.C.\, he was the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense. Among his previous assignments are two other tours in Washington as an Estonian diplomat and work on NATO-Russia and NATO-Ukraine topics at a time when these relationships were considerably less charged than today.                                                                                                                                                                                  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMichael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science\, and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined the Stanford faculty in 1995. He served for five years in the Obama administration\, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012)\, and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014). \n\n\n\nThe hybrid event is free and open to the public. To attend in person\, RSVP is requested.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-talk-stanford-university-estonian-ambassador-on-russias-war-in-ukraine-and-its-implications-on-european-security-why-should-america-care/
LOCATION:Stanford University\, Hohbach Hall\, Room 122\, 557 Escondido Mall\, Stanford\, California\, 94305
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240531T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T173418Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Council Talk: Securing the Eastern Flank: A Baltic Agenda for 2024 NATO Summit
DESCRIPTION:In Case You Missed it\, watch the video on our YouTube page or by clicking the button below: \n\n\n\n\nWatch video \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin in person or online to attend the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, for a public event exploring the Baltic states’ priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSince last year’s Summit in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, the security landscape in NATO’s eastern flank has shifted significantly. New defense plans and strong defense spending\, coupled with the historic accession of Sweden and Finland\, has reorganized the Baltic Sea into a “NATO lake.” Despite this major step forward for regional security\, ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine demands a continued focus on stability. The NATO Summit taking place in Washington\, DC\, presents a pivotal opportunity to solidify allied gains made since last July and send a strong signal to Moscow amid continuing war on the European continent.   \n\n\n\nWith less than five weeks until the Washington Summit\, the Atlantic Council is pleased to welcome the Lithuanian\, Latvian\, and Estonian Permanent Representatives to NATO for a discussion exploring Baltic defense priorities and views on the future of NATO beyond its 75th anniversary. The Permanent Representatives will delve into the collaborative efforts between the US\, the Baltic states\, and other NATO allies as they strengthen efforts to bolster support for Ukraine and collective defense and deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s 2024 NATO Washington Summit campaign. For more information and updates on future events and publications\, follow @ACScowcroft.  This conversation will take place in-person and will be broadcast on YouTube\, X\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. \n\n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERSH.E. Jüri LuikPermanent Representative of Estonia to NATOH.E. Deividas MatulionisPermanent Representative of Lithuania to NATOH.E. Māris RiekstiņšPermanent Representative of Latvia to NATOWelcoming Remarks:Jenna Ben-YehudaExecutive Vice President\, Atlantic CouncilModerator: Rachel RizzoNonresident Senior Fellow\, Europe Center\, Atlantic Council\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-talk-securing-the-eastern-flank-a-baltic-agenda-for-2024-nato-summit/
LOCATION:Atlantic Council HQ\, 1030 15th St NW\, 12th Floor\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240509T022905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T145746Z
UID:10493-1717718400-1717977599@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission @ Long Island Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:Tarmo Punnik\, Estonian Consul in New York (Photo: Grant Lee)\n\n\n\n Estonian Consul in New York\, Mr Tarmo Punnik\, will conduct a consular mission from June 7 – 9 at the Long Island Midsummer Celebration (L.I. Estonian House\, Middle Island\, NY). \n\n\n\n The Consul will be available for registering fingerprints for those who wish to apply for a passport online using the self-service portal. Consular advice and applying for other documents will also be available. Payment can be made by check or cash. Those seeking services should co prepared with American passport and Estonian passport\, if applicable. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLong Islandi Estonian House\, 20 Middle Island Blvd\, Middle Island\, NY 11953  \n\n\n\nLong Islandi jaanitulele 7-9 juuni 2024 tuleb kohale Eesti konsul New Yorgist. Tema juures saab taotleda passi ja ID-kaarti\, anda sõrmejälgi\, et oleks endal võimalik iseteeninduses dokumente tellida. Samuti saab küsida nõu ja tellida teisi dokumente. Tasumine sularahas või tšekiga. Kaasa tuleks võtta nii Eesti kui USA pass\, kellel on. \n\n\n\nNote: Passport & ID card renewal applications can also be done by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board (https://www.politsei.ee/en/)\, if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nYou may update your fingerprints with the consul even if you do not need to renew a document at this time. This could save you a future trip to New York or Washington\, DC\, should you need to renew a document in the next few years and discover that your fingerprints are or will be outdated.  This service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease see updated consular service fees as of April 3. https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/.  \n\n\n\nPayments during consular mission must be made in cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we don’t have a card terminal.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-june-2024-long-island-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240513T190308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T033101Z
UID:10526-1718236800-1718582399@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:AABS Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Biennial AABS Conference – The Baltic Way: Unity and Giving Aid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n\n\nEstonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have for over the past century shown the benefits of shared action and solidarity. The three states sought recognition of their independence following World War I\, and following World War II – through the years of Soviet occupation – they maintained that recognition through collaborative efforts. In recent decades the joint efforts of their peoples were seen in the peaceful Baltic Way demonstration in August 1989 when Balts joined hands from Tallinn to Vilnius across a distance of 600 kilometers\, and in the three countries’ together joining NATO in 2004. Today\, the three Baltic countries are leading the world in per capita aid to Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.  \n\n\n\nGathering at the 29th biennial conference of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS)\, to be held on the campus of Yale University on June 13-16\, 2024\, will be hundreds of people dedicated to the study of the peoples and lands around the Baltic Sea. The conference features panels from all fields of the humanities and social sciences\, education\, technology\, transnational security\, safety\, and well-being. The conference draws attention to the larger shared space throughout the Baltic Sea region as well as to the role the peoples of the Baltic are playing on an all-European and global scale. The conference\, held on location\, is co-hosted by Yale University and the University of New Haven. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this impactful conference.  \n\n\n\n\nProgram overview \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule by Day
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/aabs-conference-the-baltic-way-unity-and-giving-aid/
CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240612T164230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T164716Z
UID:10709-1719136800-1719162000@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Event hosted by Washington (DC) Estonian Society
DESCRIPTION:Dear WES members and friends. \n\n\n\nWe will meet for the Summer Solstice Hike on June 23 at 10am and gather at the winery nearby after the hike. Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead is located at 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124\, and Paradise Springs Winery address on 13219 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124. \n\n\n\nMore information about the trail – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/ \n\n\n\nIf you have not paid your 2024 membership fee yet\, you can do so at our website www.washingtonestoniansociety.org. \n\n\n\nHave a wonderful weekend\, \n\n\n\nWES Board \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKallid Washingtoni Eesti Seltsi liikmed ja sõbrad\, \n\n\n\n23. juunil kell 10 saame kokku jaanipäeva matkaks ning peale seda veedame aega veiniistanduses matkaraja läheduses. Matka asukohaks on Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead Virginias (aadress 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124). Veiniistandus Paradise Springs Winery aadressiks on 13219 Yates Ford Rd\, Clifton\, VA 20124. \n\n\n\nInfot matkaraja kohta leiate siin – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/ \n\n\n\nEesti seltsi liikmetasu saate maksta meie veebilehe kaudu www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/summer-solstice-hike-with-washington-dc-estonian-society/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Estonian Society":MAILTO:info@washingtonestoniansociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240625T204925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T003922Z
UID:10730-1719514800-1719520200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Virtual discussion. JBANC Spotlight: "Ukraine and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:JBANC hosts its third Baltic spotlight event\, featuring a discussion with Dr. Tomas Janeliūnas on the topic: “Ukraine and beyond: The Baltic states’ priorities\, expectations and potential outcomes at the NATO Summit 2024.” \n\n\n\nDr. Tomas Janeliūnas is a visiting research fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is a full-time professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science (IIRPS)\, Vilnius University. His work focuses on the security of small states\, foreign policy of great powers\, and the foreign policy of Lithuania. \n\n\n\nJoin us over Zoom on Thursday\, June 27 at 7 pm ET for a discussion on the goals of the Baltic states ahead of the NATO Summit.  \n\n\n\nEmail jbanc@jbanc.org to receive the link for this event.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-jbanc-spotlight-ukraine-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom event
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240709T035826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T165859Z
UID:10817-1720602000-1720717200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:NATO Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Marking 75 years of the Alliance\n\n\n\nSeventy-five years ago\, 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington\, D.C. to ensure their collective defense in an unpredictable world. \n\n\n\nThis year\, 32 NATO Allies will meet again in Washington\, D.C. to make key decisions on how to continue to protect their one billion citizens as the world faces the most dangerous security environment since the Cold War. \n\n\n\nParallel to this meeting of leaders at the Washington Summit\, the city will host the NATO Public Forum – an event that aims to promote a better public understanding of NATO’s policies\, goals and decisions through dialogue and engagement with a unique and diverse group of stakeholders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information about the event is available at https://natopublicforum.org\n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted with the United States Government in collaboration with the Atlantic Council\, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, GLOBSEC\, German MArshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Hudson Institute.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-public-forum/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240730T025350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T030759Z
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SUMMARY:70th Lakewood Estonian Games
DESCRIPTION:Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud 70\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Estonians from North American and beyond for a weekend of sports competitions\, comradery and culture! \n\n\n\nCompetitions\, activities\, and performances for all ages; Estonian House kitchen and bar open.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the schedule below for a packed schedule that features Estonian sensation NUBLU among others!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is proud to be a sponsor of this event\, and congrtaulates the Estonian Amateur Athletes Association on their 70th anniversary. Fun fact: EAAA (Eesti Spordiliit USAs)  was named the 2023 recipient of EANC’s Outstanding Estonian-American Organization.  \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti Spordiiit USAs!    Terves kehas terve vaim!  \n\n\n\nWeekend Schedule of Planned Events  \n\n\n\nFriday\, Aug 2nd​ \n\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Golf  4-person Team Scramble at Lakewood CC\, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.net). $75. \n\n\n\n18:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining table open until evening\n\n\n\n19:00 p.m. – Bowling at Finnigans Lanes @ Lakewood by Henry Ashford\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Aug 3rd​ \n\n\n\n\n08:00 a.m. – Swimming @ Candlewood – Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n09:00 a.m. – Pickle Ball Tournament Jackson Liberty HS – Carl Skonberg (carlms223@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n09:30 a.m. – Track and field competitions registration Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Tennis Jackson Liberty HS\, Sarina Ashford and Arden Wichman (ardenwichman8@gmail.com) (Registration by July 26)\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining window open until the evening (bar open 14:00 p.m.)\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – Volleyball competitions at Eesti Maja grounds – Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com) & Lilly Aasmaa\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – Chess tournament\, Siim Vanaselja – vanaselja@gmail.com\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – Children’s petting zoo\n\n\n\n3:00pm – Biergarten and band playing outside during the afternoon\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m. – Volleyball finals\, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)\n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. – “Valguspidu” includes athletes parade and awards. Laagri Laulud (camp songs) led by K. Põhi & U. Kärner followed by special Tuljak performance\n\n\n\n22:00 p.m. – Nublu & Gameboy Tetris  Performance inside EM after Valguspidu\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, Aug 4th  \n\n\n\nSurf & Sun Family Day at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area – Point Pleasant. \n\n\n\n​Admission; Prepay & Save (Pre-sale ends on July 28th) \n\n\n\nTake advantage of the early bird rates presented below. All pre-sale tickets include 1 FREE Mega Raffle ticket and also 1 FREE Dou Can Koozie. \n\n\n\nYou can pre-purchase your admission tickets as follows: \n\n\n\nSaturday  (Any Saturday ticket purchase includes admission to Fri) \n\n\n\n$50 (17 to 69); $20 (70 + ); $10 (6 to 16); 5 & under FREE\, \n\n\n\nWeekend Tenting Fee –  $40 \n\n\n\n(Pay-at-Gate rates may be higher) \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/70th-lakewood-estonian-games/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs &#8211%3B Estonian American Amateur Athletes":MAILTO:info@eaaasport.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20240729T192810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T235142Z
UID:10905-1722776400-1722781800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Baltic Friends Lecture Series\, 1
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Estonian Honorary Consul Siim Sööt: “The Recent US Census and Where has the Baltic Diaspora Settled in the United States:  \n\n\n\nJoin the Estonian Honorary Consul Siim Sööt as he speaks about where ethnic Baltic people live in the United States. \n\n\n\nIn 2005 the US Census changed the way in which it collects data on ethnic ancestry and this has allowedhim to track the movement of Baltic people by metropolitan area and state. \n\n\n\nDr. Sööt is an expert in urban planning and population dispersion who taught at the University of Illinois in Chicago for over 33 years.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-friends-lecture-series-1/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033039
CREATED:20231220T053923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T034052Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Girl Guides & Boy Scouts in USA   Summer Camp 2024
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Girl Guides and Boys Scouts gather in the magical place called Järvemetsa for 10 days of team spirit\, Estonian culture\, traditions\, and learning by doing and putting scouting principles to good practice. This year´s camp name and theme is “AHA!” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration now open! Early-bird registration though June 23. Registration accepted through July 27. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGaidid ja skaudid kogunege!  Skaut-gaid suvelaager AHA kutsub teid! Järvemetsa hüüab teid!  \n\n\n\nRegistreerimine on avatud! Osaledes talgutel saate hinna soodustust!  \n\n\n\nTalgute kuupäevad 18. mai\, 8. juuni ja 13. juuli. \n\n\n\n 2024 Camp leaders: ngdr. Lia Triantafylidis\, nskm. Andrus Maandi \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-girl-guides-boy-scouts-in-usa-summer-camp-2024/
LOCATION:Järvemetsa Estonian Camp\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Scouting,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting USA & Estonian Girl Guide Association%2C USA (ESM USAs%2C EGM USAs)":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033040
CREATED:20240906T030236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T030239Z
UID:11009-1725739200-1725739200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Teater: "Kleit\, Mina\, Milling ja New York"
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago presents an lighthearted theater experience with beloved Estonian actor Henrik Norman.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEATER. TEATER. TEATER. \n\n\n\nChicagosse tuleb külla esinema Henrik Normann! Palume külastada! \n\n\n\n…” need on hoolikalt valitud\, naljakad ning ootamatu lõpuga lood ja täis üllatusi. Lavastus kahes vaatuses ja samas mõtteline kummardus sõbrale. Need lood on päriselt sündinud. Elu on parim stsenarist\,kelle huumor on vahel peen\, vahel otse ja labidaga ja vahel nii terav\, et pisar tuleb silma”… \n\n\n\nTulge saama elamust!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/teater-kleit-mina-milling-ja-new-york/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T023000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033040
CREATED:20240806T035700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T041400Z
UID:11016-1726224300-1726367400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:"Nou (SAMM) Pois ÄLÄUD III" folkdance camp
DESCRIPTION:“Nou Pois Äläud III” Tantsulaager is for women ages 18+ and for mixed pairs registered to Tantsupidu* \n\n\n\nRegistrations are in from near and far – incl Holland & New Zealand\, Tallinn & Vancouver\, Kentucky & Illinois and more locally\, from Pickering & Pefferlaw – Sept 5 is the deadline (but if we hit the max\, registration will close early). As at posting date 20 spots remain for NPÄ-III\, welcoming all women\, as well as for *men in mixed pairs registered for Tantsupidu. Counting down! \n\n\n\nBe sure to cehck out the website for important info before you go!  \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here til September 6
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nou-samm-pois-alaud-iii-folkdance-camp/
LOCATION:Camp “Jõekääru”\, 38 Viru Avenue\, Udora\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:This important film  is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of the making of this documentary. \n\n\n\nEight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives while holding on to their hopes\, dreams\, and culture after having fled their homeland.  \n\n\n\nThe Paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a  Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked. \n\n\n\n‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both  physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nThere are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11031/
LOCATION:Rowan University\, 201 Mullica Hill Road\, Glassboro\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
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SUMMARY:NY Estonian School's 90th Anniversary Celebratory Event. NYi Eesti Kooli 90.a. juubel!
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming community members\, alumni and current student families to help celebrate the 90th anniversray of the New York Estonian School.  \n\n\n\nJoin in the fun! Full-fledged Estonian clowns Piip ja Tuut\, workshops\, exhibit\, premiere of the Youth Drama Club’s new movie “Secret Song Festival”\, musical guests\, and more!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-estonian-schools-90th-anniversary-celebratory-event-nyi-eesti-kooli-90-a-juubel/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia
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