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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20221011T015602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T020853Z UID:8682-1665910800-1665939600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Boy Scout / Girl Guide Leaders\, USA\, Annual Meeting 2022 DESCRIPTION:Leaders of the Council of Estonian Scouting\, USA\, and the Estonian Girl Guides Association in USA convene on October 15th to plan the program for the year ahead. Guiding and scouting plays an important role in the Estonian American community\, with leadership\, culture\, personal responsibility and community service among guiding principles. \n\n\n\nTo get your children involved in or to learn more about Estonian scouting – guiding program in the USA\, please visit www.jarvemetsa.org or email skautjuht@gmail.com. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scout-guide-leaders-usa-annual-meeting-2022meet/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Scouting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20221005T181405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T020946Z UID:8661-1666915200-1667692799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonia's VAT Teater takes stage with "ALIAS" at local Estonian communities in the US DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s popular VAT theater brings its performance of ALIAS\, written by Andrus Kivirähk\, to Estonian American stages this Autumn! Rescheduled from the pre-covid era\, the organizers have gone through quite a lot to bring this acclaimed and talented bunch of theatre professionals to Estonian communities in the US. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the performances\, join in on one of the workshops led by the VAT team. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLakewood Estonian House (Jackson\, NJ) \n\n\n\nVAT Theater workshops for children / youth: Friday\, October 28th\, 7 pm. Lavavõitlus ja loovkirjutamis töötuba noortele. \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS\, Saturday\, October 29th\, 4 pm. \n\n\n\nContact: Imbi. Email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBoston area \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS\, Oct. 30th\, 5 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm)\, Follen Church\, Sonin Music Center for the Arts\, Lexington\, MA. \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.bostoneesti.org/event-details\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew York Estonian House\, NYC\, November 5th\, 4 pm \n\n\n\nVAT Theater creative writing workshop @ New York Estonian House\, Saturday November 5th\, 2 pm. This will be conducted in the Estonian language. \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS \, Saturday at 4 pm. \n\n\n\nContact: Info@estonianculture.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nALIAS is completing its long theatre run with the 100th showing coinciding with the US tour. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of these events. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vat-theater-alias-lakewood-boston-ny/ LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/310827903_486078160232214_4609438860904298580_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20220928T152317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T232212Z UID:8644-1667390400-1668340800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NY Baltic Film Festival Going on Now! DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns on November 2-13\, 2022 as a hybrid festival screening the best new and critically-acclaimed Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian films in-person in NYC Nov. 2-6 and virtually Nov. 4-13. \n\n\n\nSchedule – in person & virtual screenings — New York Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ticket-sales-open-ny-baltic-film-festival/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20230126T191245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T003626Z UID:8871-1675256400-1675260000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:KESKUS update hour DESCRIPTION:Community engagement session: Join in-person or via Zoom to hear first-hand updates on the progress of the planned International Estonian Centre in Toronto. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend\, from wherever in the world you are\, for project updates. If you’re in the vicinity\, finally a return to in-person updates! Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and some social time after the update. /// Palun osalege KESKUSe projekti infotunnis ükskõik millises maailmanurgas te olete. Kui olete KESKUSe objekti läheduses\, tulge nautige tassi kohvi ja seltskondlikku aega pärast infotundi. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover off the floor plans\, construction\, financing\, budget and capital campaign status as well as updates to the construction schedule. /// Infotunnis tuleb teemadeks muuhulgas ka korruseplaanid\, ehituse\, rahastamise\, eelarve ja kapitalikampaania hetkeseis ning ehitusgraafik. \n\n\n\nThough the project team will endeavour to provide a thorough update\, please send your questions in advance and by January 25th\, to uuskodu@estoniancentre.ca. /// Projekti juhtkond püüab anda põhjaliku ülevaate hetkeseisust ja plaanidest\, palun saatke oma küsimused ette ära\, hiljemalt 25. jaanuariks aadressile uuskodu@estoniancentre.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin webinar here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/keskus-update-hour/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20230223T224150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T183750Z UID:8962-1677938400-1677938400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\, the 60th Anniversary of the Washington Estonian Society and 50th Anniversary of Pillerkaar DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Estonian Society and friends for the multisensory show Dawn till Dusk\, a very special performance commemorating multiple significant milestones. A beautiful show for all ages and audiences. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of this event and production. \n\n\n\n2 pm Doors open & light buffet \n\n\n\n2:45 Welcome and Milestone Commemorations \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States \n\n\n\n3:30 pm Performance Dawn till Dusk \n\n\n\nDirected by Diina Tamm and Valev Laube \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here\n\n\n\n\nMore information is available and tickets can be purchased at www.washingtonestoniansociety.com. You will not receive a paper ticket\, rather your name will be on the guest list at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule2:00 pm – Doors open: A light buffet will be offered. Please feel free to bring beverages of your choice (wine\, beer and spirits are permitted).2:45 pm – Welcome & Milestone commemorations3:30 pm – “Dawn till Dusk” Performance \n\n\n\nDawn till Dusk is 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. The show invites everyone to experience a multisensory story of a year in life told through the tales and mystic rituals of the Estonian folk calendar\, old and new folklore tunes\, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\n​The folk-inspired contemporary performance is directed by two Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube. It will reveal sides of Estonian culture that\, regardless of no longer being celebrated on a daily basis\, still influences the cultural legacy and continuous evolution of our cultural identity. The show is performed by four dancers and two to three live musicians. \n\n\n\n​Read more about the performance on Vaba Eesti Sõna website – https://www.vabaeestisona.com/photo-gallery-diina-tamm…/ \n\n\n\nPerformance trailer – https://youtu.be/j1pW1euDk1E \n\n\n\nTicketsAdults – $50Students – $10Children (12 and under) – $0.01 (WES charges a penny for the headcount) URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-ev105-wes60-and-pillerkaar50/ LOCATION:Latvian Ev. Luth. Church of Washington\, DC\, 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockville\, Maryland CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Estonian Independence Day 2023,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Dawn-til-Dusk-DC-March-4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20230330T205300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T224329Z UID:9263-1685098800-1685365200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Celebrating the Estonian Language: Emakeelepäevad Chicagos DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exciting and inspiring 4-day event\, featuring concerts\, VIPs\, and creative and inspiring new ways to learn\, teach and enjoy Estonian. Games for children\, tips\, skills\, workshops for teachers and parents\, and a true celebration of the Estonian language. A wonderful time for all interested in keeping the Estonian language active here in North America. A high-profile event featuring experts\, performers and very special guests from Estonia. Hosted by the Chicago Estonian School\, partnering with the Estonian Institute. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here- Registreeru siit\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKõikide USA koolide õpetajate osavõtumaksu tasub Üliõpilaste Toetusfond USA-s. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n26.05 reede \n\n\n\nEnnelõuna \n\n\n\n10.00 Kohtume ja tutvume \n\n\n\n11.00 Emakeelepäevade avamine \n\n\n\n\nIdentiteet. Rahvus. Ajalugu – Sirje Karis\n\n\n\n\n\nKuidas networkida (välis)eesti kooli kui keelekeskkond ei ole emakeelne. Motivatsioon ning motiveerimine – Hendrik Agur (Kohtla-Järve Gümnaasium)\n\n\n\nKüsimused-vastused\n\n\n\n\nPärastlõuna \n\n\n\n\nMängud ja tegevused\, mis toetavad lugema õppimist – Jelena Sepp (Huvi OÜ)\n\n\n\nKuidas õpetada (keelt) loovtegevuste kaudu – Alice Aleksandridi (Free Flow studio)\n\n\n\nLühifilm 2022 sügisel Chicago\, Bostoni ja New Yorki Eesti koolidest /kommentaaridega\n\n\n\nVestlusringid\n\n\n\n\nTeatriõhtu \n\n\n\nDavid Harrower „Musträstas“ (Hendrik Toompere\, Ester Kuntu\, Johan Elm) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n27.05 laupäev \n\n\n\nEnnelõuna \n\n\n\n\nKeeleõppe aktiivmeetodid – Lea Maiberg (HARNO\, Salakeele õpiku autor)\n\n\n\nLaulumängud ja õpe muusika kaudu – Kristi Kiilu (Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia)\n\n\n\nKüsimused-vastused\n\n\n\n\nPärastlõuna \n\n\n\n\nKuidas õpetajana jõuda koostööni (lahutatud) lapsevanematega. Kuidas kaitsta enda psüühikat väljakutseterikkas keskkonnas. Kuidas olla nõudlik sõber – Maris Kolk (Neomind)\n\n\n\nKeeleõpe-õuesõpe – Evelin Laugus (Õuesõppe propageerija\, Poku Lasteaed Tartus)\n\n\n\nVesturing: väliseesti koolide tulevik\, identiteedi hoidmine\, loovtegevused ja keeleõpe\, lapse ja vanema toetamine psühholoogi pilgu läbi\, keeleõppe metoodilised võtted\n\n\n\n\nÕhtu \n\n\n\nNele-Liis Vaiksoo\, Ingmar Erik Kiviloo\, Uku Suviste kontsert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n28.05 pühapäev \n\n\n\nEnnelõuna \n\n\n\n\n(Võõr)keeleõpe kui klassis on teismelised – Anu Petermann (Audentes IB ja E-gümnaasium)\n\n\n\nÕpilase ülemäärane ärevus: lapse toetamise võimalused ja turvaline toimetulek – Maris Kolk (Neomind)\n\n\n\n\nPärastlõuna \n\n\n\n\nNoore eestlase toetamine. Vajadused ja võimalused – Heidy Eskor-Kiviloo (Eesti Instituut)\n\n\n\nLaulumängud ja tähtpäevad – Kristi Kiilu (Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia)\n\n\n\nVestlusringid: väliseesti koolide tulevik\, identiteedi hoidmine\, loovtegevused ja keeleõpe\, lapse ja vanema toetamine psühholoogi pilgu läbi\, keeleõppe metoodilised võtted.\n\n\n\n\nParalleeltegevused Chicago Eesti kooli lastele: \n\n\n\n\nõuesõpe – Evelin Laugus\n\n\n\ntants – Alice Aleksandridi\n\n\n\nmuusika – Kristi Kiilu\n\n\n\nmuinasjututund – Ester Kuntu\, Hendrik Toompere\n\n\n\nkeeleõpe – Anu Petermann\, Jelena Sepp\, Lea Maiberg\n\n\n\n\nVaba õhtu linnas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n29.05 Esmaspäev \n\n\n\nEnnelõuna \n\n\n\n\nVabavaralised lahendused veebis. Kuidas siduda noorte tehnoloogiahuvi keeleõppega\n\n\n\nKuidas jõuda mitte-eestlasest lapsevanemani – Hendrik Agur (Kohtla-Järve Gümnaasium)\n\n\n\nKokkuvõtvad temaatilised sõnavõtud kõikide esinejate poolt.\n\n\n\n\nPõhja-Ameerika ja Kanada koolide pikaaegsete õpetajate tunnustamine \n\n\n\nChicago ekskursioon huvilistele URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-the-estonian-language-emakeelepaevad-chicagos/ LOCATION:Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, IL 60015 United State\, Riverwoods\, Illinois\, 60015\, United States CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/keele-paevad-chicago.png.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Estonian School":MAILTO:kool@eestimaja.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20230517T223202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T223204Z UID:9255-1686182400-1687478399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Long Island Estonian Children´s Summer Camp ´Suvekodu´ DESCRIPTION:Children aged 6-15 years of age are welcome to participate in the one- or two-week camp program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact camp director Eva Ensmann. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/long-island-estonian-childrens-summer-camp-suvekodu/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SUvekodu-lastelaager-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Long Islandi Eesti Laste Suvekodu":MAILTO:evaensmann@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231027T021156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T021725Z UID:9481-1698825600-1698858000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC Visnapuu Award Nominees Announced DESCRIPTION:Henrik Visnapuu nimeline kirjanduspreemia loodi USAs 1952 ja seda anti välja kuni aastani 2007. Seejärel tegevus katkes auhinnafondi loonute surma tõttu. ERKÜ taastas Visnapuu auhinna 2020. aastal\, otsustades auhinda välja anda igal teisel aastal ning laiendas auhinna haardeulatust üldisemaks kultuuriauhinnaks. \n\n\n\nThe literary prize named for beloved Estonian writer Henrik Visnapuu was initially created in the USA in 1952 and was awarded until 2007. EANC re-estabished the Visnapuu Award in 2020\, and now presents the award every other year. EANC partners with the Estonian Writers Union and the municipality of Luunja (where Visnapuu was born). \n\n\n\nThe selection committee will announce the nominees on November 1st. Stay tuned! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-visnapuu-award-nominees-announced/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/visnapuu-desk-widescreen-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:20231116T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231027T165904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T170315Z UID:9486-1700163000-1700337600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Paavo Järvi Conducts New York Philharmonic DESCRIPTION:Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi. Photo credit: Kaupo Kikkas\n\n\n\nEstonian conductor Paavo Järvi returns to Lincoln Center! The concert leaps from the starting line with a high-speed overture by his countryman Veljo Tormis\, and ends with Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony\, a meditation on the profound losses of the Second World War.  \n\n\n\nEstonian Grammy Award–winning conductor Paavo Järvi\, widely recognized as one of today’s most eminent conductors\, enjoys close partnerships with the finest orchestras around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/paavo-jarvi-conducts-new-york-philharmonic/ LOCATION:Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall\, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza\, New York\, New York\, 10023 CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231220T040725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T040727Z UID:9637-1701648000-1703289599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Scholarship Application Accepted DESCRIPTION:Scholarships applications for summer and winter Estonian language courses will be accepted from Dec 4 through December 22. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe EKKAV scholarship for attending Estonian language and culture summer/winter courses can be applied for by all the international university students interested in the Estonian language and culture who are studying or have previously studied Estonian. The applicant must be enrolled at a foreign university at the time of application (BA\, MA or PhD student). \n\n\n\nThe 2023/24 academic year Fall semester round of applications is open. The application period runs December 4th through December 22th (11:59pm Estonian time). \n\n\n\nImportant: \n\n\n\n\nThe applicant must register for the summer or winter course himself/herself;The course participation fee\, accommodation and cultural excursions of the summer and winter courses will be covered with the scholarship;  \n\n\n\nThe travelling expenses will be self-financed by the applicant;  \n\n\n\nWhen using the scholarship (attending the summer and winter courses)\, the grantee is expected to follow the course organiser’s instructions regarding travelling to Estonia (possible restrictions) and participation in the course (more information can be found on the course websites or via direct contact with the organiser); The applicant is expected to mark his/her preference regarding a specific summer or winter course in the application.\n\n\n\n\nRequired application documents are: \n\n\n\n\nformal application where the applicant describes the additional value deriving from participation in the course;\n\n\n\nrecommendation letter from the applicant’s Estonian lecturer / other certificate regarding knowledge of Estonian.\n\n\n\n\nThe evaluation and decision procedure normally takes until 45 days from the date of the announced application deadline. The applicants will be contacted individually regarding the grant decision. \n\n\n\nThe application form must be signed digitally (with an ID card or Mobile ID) or in writing and then scanned and sent with additional documents to the e-mail address rvo.dokumendid@harno.ee\, subject line: „Suve- ja talvekursuste stipendium (EKKAV)“ \n\n\n\nContact: Kerttu Lõhmus \n\n\n\n email: kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ekkav-scholarship-applications-accepted/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EKKAV-suvi_0.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Haridus ja Noorsoo Amet / Republic of Estonian Education and Youth Board":MAILTO:kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231220T041521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T041556Z UID:9642-1701648000-1703289599@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EKKAV-esto_0.jpg.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Haridus ja Noorsoo Amet / Republic of Estonian Education and Youth Board":MAILTO:kerttu.lohmus@harno.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231206T022735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T023640Z UID:9616-1701939600-1701939600@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231220T052223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T052324Z UID:9665-1704196800-1704196800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC Hendirk Visnapuu Laureate Announced DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council\, together with the Estonian Writers Union and Luunja municipality\, are proud to recognize the 2024 winner of the EANC Henrik Vsinapuu Literary Cultural Award. Winner to be announcd via press release on January 2\, 2024\, the anniversray of the birth of beloved prolific Estonian author Hendrik Visnapuu. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hendirk-visnapuu-laureate-announced/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/visnapuu-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231024T131000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T034326Z UID:9522-1706770800-1707420600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir 2024 Tour of East Coast DESCRIPTION:Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Photo: Kaupo Kikkas\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is proud to partner with the Grammy-Award winning vocal ensemble Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste as they embark on their 2024 Tour of the East Coast. \n\n\n\nThe EPCC concerts are scheduled for February 1 – 8\, 2024 at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York\, St. Paul’s Basilica in Toronto\, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown – Washington\, DC\, and the Episcopal Cathedral in Philadelphia. \n\n\n\nThe performance repertoires includes works by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt\, recently named the second most-performed living composer in the world. \n\n\n\nSee the concert program below. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are on sale now\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – New York City\n\n\n\nFebruary 1st\, 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nSaint Ignatius Loyola Church 980 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY 10028 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\nUse the code ESTO15 for a 15% discount (St. Ignatius Loyola concert only) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – Toronto\n\n\n\nFebruary 3rd\, 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nSt. Paul’s Basilica83 Powers Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – Washington\, DC. (Georgetown)\n\n\n\nFebruary 6th\, 7 p.m. \n\n\n\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church3240 O St NW\, Washington\, DC 20007 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n>> FAQ for Concert at St. John´s Episcopal\, Georgetown \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – Philadelphia\n\n\n\nFebruary 8th\, 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nPhiladelphia Episcopal Cathedral19 S 38th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorth American Tour 2024 Repertoire\n\n\n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumBenedictus es Domine \n\n\n\nArvo PärtMagnificat \n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumAve Maria \n\n\n\nArvo PärtNunc dimittisThe Deer’s Cry \n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina PalestrinaMotet Hodie Christus natus est \n\n\n\n\n\nArvo PärtDopo la vittoria \n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumLaudate Dominum \n\n\n\nArvo PärtParts from Kanon Pokajanen:KontakionIkosPrayer after Kanon \n\n\n\nEstonian Philharmonic Chamber ChoirConductor Tõnu Kaljuste \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPress Releases & Articles\n\n\n\nRead more about the partnership between Estonian American National Council and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir:EPCC & EANC Press release (English) \n\n\n\nLoe rohkem Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoori ja Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides partnerlusest: EFK ja ERKÜ Pressiteade (Eesti keeles) URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-2024-tour-of-east-coast/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20231229T223022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T223024Z UID:9706-1706871600-1706875200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC Hendrik Visnapuu Literature and Culture Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:EANC\, along with partners Estonian Writers Union and Luunja Municipality\, look forward to presenting the 2024 Henrik Visnapuu Award on February 2nd. Keep your eye our for the announcement of the 2024 laureate on January 2\, the anniversary of Visnapuu’s birth. \n\n\n\nThe ceremony and event will be held in person as well as live-streamed\, and will recorded for later viewing\, as well. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hendrik-visnapuu-literature-and-culture-award-ceremony/ LOCATION:Eesti Kirjanike Maja\, Harju tnv 1\, Tallinn\, Estonia CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Poetry,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/visnapuu-desk-widescreen-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240221T152832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T043153Z UID:10080-1708732800-1708819199@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T205000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240229T022737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T023635Z UID:10129-1709312400-1709499000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival DESCRIPTION:In person and Virtual film festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoston\, MA. The 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\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. 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. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-4/ LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240304T054523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T171534Z UID:10140-1709510400-1710806399@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240312T040238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T040404Z UID:10231-1711216800-1711216800@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dawn-til-dusk-postr-2024-NY.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240305T045359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T211658Z UID:10177-1712325600-1712325600@www.estosite.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240418T192811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T192947Z UID:10357-1714154400-1714154400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Keelekohvik Lakewoodi Eesti Majas DESCRIPTION:Keelekohvik on mõeldud kõigile inimestele\, kes oskavad või soovivad õppida eesti keelt\, harjutada kõnekeelt\, saada juurde kõnejulgust\, ning teha seda vabas vormis ja meeldivas keskkonnas. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/keelekohvik-lakewoodi-eesti-majas/ LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lakewood-keelekohvik.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Eesti %C3%9Ching / Lakewood Estonian Association":MAILTO:helica40@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240418T191803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T191806Z UID:10352-1714212000-1714212000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Talgud (Spring Clean Up)@ Lakewood Estonian House DESCRIPTION:SPRING CLEAN UP! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday\, April 27th! Volunteers are needed to maintain and clean the Lakewood Estonian House and grounds\, to ensure it is clean and comfortable for our members and guests. \n\n\n\nJoin the Lakewood Estonian community\, and do your part to keep our Estonian House looking its best! \n\n\n\nAll are welcome. Bring your own work gloves\, rake\, and a good mood. Lunch will be provided! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKUTSUME TALGUTELE! MEIL ON ABI VAJA! \n\n\n\nKohtume laupäeval\, 27. aprillil\, algusega kell 10 am. Veedame kogu päeva koos! Pakume lõunasööki!Ootame vabatahtlikke abilisi\, et teha Eesti Maja ja ümbruse puhtaks lehtedest ja prahist. Ka maja seest on vaja aknaid pesta jne. \n\n\n\nPalun tulge ja osalege Lakewoodi Eesti kogukonnas ja tehke oma osa\, et hoida Eesti Maja ilus ja korras.Kõigi abi on teretulnud. Kui tuled võta töökindad\, reha ja hea tuju kaasa! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/talgud-spring-clean-up-lakewood-estonian-house/ LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG-3793.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240514T142309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T162607Z UID:10589-1715693400-1715693400@www.estosite.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T083000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240426T051405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T150610Z UID:10448-1715761800-1715761800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Symposium on Opportunities with Stanford University and Estonia DESCRIPTION:Vabamu (Estonia)\, Stanford University Libraries\, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs host this symposium on May 15\, 2024 to explore existing and new collaboration opportunities between Estonia and Stanford University.  \n\n\n\nYou will have a chance to learn about the world-leading university\, its Baltic Studies program\, and student and scholar exchange between Stanford and Estonia. The symposium also introduces Vabamu’s international activities and Vabamu Global Conversations strand. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming everyone who is interested in collaboration with Stanford University\, including government officials\, Estonian scientific community and potential fellowship applicants\, members of memory institutions and the start-up community. This is an in-person event. See program below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\n3.30pm Estonian time \n\n\n\nOpening words by Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia \n\n\n\n3.40pm Introduction to Vabamu’s international activities by Kadri Paju\, Stanford Global Project Manager at Vabamu \n\n\n\n3.45pm Stanford and Estonia by Michael Keller\, Vice Provost and University Librarian\, Stanford University \n\n\n\n4.00pm Stanford-Estonia fellowships and internships with Ralf-Martin Soe\, Anna-Maria Osula and Marek Tamm\, Global Digital Governance and Short-Term Research fellowship alumni \n\n\n\n4.15pm Looking into the Future by Luukas Ilves\, Special Advisor at Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia \n\n\n\n4.25pm Business opportunities in the USA and Closing Remarks by Andrew Thompson\, Kistler-Ritso Foundation \n\n\n\n“Curated cocktails” where guests have the opportunity to talk to the presenters in designated areas and ask about the following topics: Stanford Fellowships and internships (with Liisi Esse); Business opportunities in the USA (with Andrew Thompson); Stanford University (with Michael Keller); Vabamu international collaboration (with Kadri Paju) \n\n\n\n5.15pm Optional tour of Vabamu’s permanent exhibition  \n\n\n\nMore information on 2025 Stanford Fellowships can be found here: https://vabamu.ee/en/news/2025fellowships/ URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/stanford-university-estonia-symposium/ LOCATION:Vabamu\, Toompea 8b\, Tallinn\, Estonia CATEGORIES:Education,Estonian Culture,Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240522T155937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T161051Z UID:10620-1716485400-1716489000@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sofi-oksanen-may-23-stanford.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T025900 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240612T181111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T182605Z UID:10707-1719082800-1719111540@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Jaanipäev celebrations hosted by Seattle Estonian Society DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and celebrate Jaanipäev at Golden Gardens. We can’t reserve fire pits at Golden Gardens\, so we’ll have to see where we end up. But you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble! \n\n\n\nSeattle’i Eesti Selts kutsub koos Jaaniõhtut-päeva pidama! \n\n\n\nBring chairs or blankets to sit on\, your favorite Jaanipäeva dish to share\, and flowers to make wreaths. \n\n\n\nThere is a playground where kids can play\, and we will have fun with Molky\, soccer\, and volleyball. You can also bring any games that you enjoy playing in the summer. Additionally\, if you have a musical instrument that you want to play\, this is an opportunity to have a great audience.   URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaanipaev-celebrations-hosted-by-seattle-estonian-society/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/resz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 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/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer! ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Estonian Society":MAILTO:info@washingtonestoniansociety.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240319T213323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T002407Z UID:10303-1719619200-1722124799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Summer camps at Jõekääru DESCRIPTION:SUVI 2024 registreerimis lehed on uuendatud ja saadaval meie veebilehel: www.joekaaru.com \n\n\n\nRegistration forms for Summer 2024 Camp at Jõekääru (in Canada) now available on our website www.joekaaru.com. \n\n\n\nEesti keele nädal: 29. juuni – 6. juuli\, 2024 Estonian Language WeekSpordi ja mängu nädal: 6. juuli – 13. juuli\, 2024 Sports and Games Week Kunst ja kultuuri nädal: 13. juuli – 20. juuli\, 2024 Art and Culture WeekJK/Kalev Võrkpalli laager: 20. juuli – 27. juuli\, 2024 JK-Kalev Volleyball Camp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTulge kõik ja jagage infot julget!Näeme Jõekäärul\, eesti keeles\, eesti meeles! \n\n\n\nwww.joekaaru.com URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/summer-camps-at-joekaaru/ LOCATION:Connecticut CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T005959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240725T022416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T022526Z UID:10886-1721782800-1722214799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Chicago Eesti Kooli Suvelaager DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/chicago-eesti-kooli-suvelaager/ LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553 CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/chicago-eesti-kooli-laager-suvelaager-2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Estonian School":MAILTO:kool@eestimaja.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180439 CREATED:20240730T025350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T030759Z UID:10916-1722556800-1722815999@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lakewoodi-Eesti-Mangud.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs –%3B Estonian American Amateur Athletes":MAILTO:info@eaaasport.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR