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SUMMARY:Ukraine Advocacy Week - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:UCCA is calling for volunteers to participate in a rapidly upcoming week of events in Washington\, D.C. centered around the 3rd anniversary of full-fledged aggression: \n\n\n\nFebruary 22: Mass Rally\, Protest March \n\n\n\nFebruary 24-25: Advocacy Days \n\n\n\nFebruary 26: Security Conference \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMass Rally: The Ukrainian diaspora\, together with the Ukrainian Embassy\, supporters of Ukraine from the USA and around the world\, will gather at the iconic Lincoln Memorial in Washington\, D.C. for a mass rally\, marking three years of russia’s genocidal full-scale war against Ukraine. \n\n\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, February 22 TIME:• Gathering: 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.• Program: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Lincoln Memorial\, Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4zoFPVEG/EventBrite: https://three-year-war-mass-rally-for-Ukraine-in-DC.event… \n\n\n\nShow your support by marking yourself as “Interested” or “Going” and stay updated with announcements by visiting the event page. \n\n\n\nOrganizers: US Ukrainian Activists\, United Help Ukraine\, Razom for Ukraine\, Ukraine House\, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America\, and People of Ukraine Foundation. \n\n\n\nIn cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA / Посольство України в США and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine (Philadelphia\, PA). \n\n\n\nIf your organization is planning to attend our event\, please comment with your organization’s name on the “Attending Organizations” post under the event’s Discussions section. \n\n\n\nPhoto /Graphics Credit: Nadiya Shaporynska\, US Ukrainian Activists \n\n\n\n#MassRallyInDC #LincolnMemorialRally #DCRally #StandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraineEveryDay #SupportUkraine \n\n\n\n***** \n\n\n\nThe Protest March will follow the Mass Rally at the Lincoln Memorial. \n\n\n\nOn February 22\, marking the third anniversary of russia’s full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine\, the Ukrainian diaspora\, alongside supporters from the USA and worldwide\, will march from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to the residence of the russian ambassador in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, February 22 TIME: 3:30–4:30 p.m. Starting Point: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Ending Point: Russian Ambassador’s Residence(1125 16th St NW) \n\n\n\nDear Friends of Ukraine\, come march with us to express support for Ukraine and condemn russia’s 11-year-long genocidal war against Ukraine\, its people\, and culture. \n\n\n\nBring flags\, signs\, and posters supporting Ukraine. All friends of Ukraine are welcome. \n\n\n\n Join the event: \n\n\n\n– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H7cF5sBqV/ \n\n\n\n– Eventbrite: https://DC-March-3-years-of-war-against-Ukraine.eventbrit… \n\n\n\nMarch Organizer: US Ukrainian Activists (USUA)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 24-25: Advocacy Days \n\n\n\nMeet the new 119th Congress. \n\n\n\nMake your voice heard! \n\n\n\nRoad to Victory for Ukraine! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 26: Security Conference \n\n\n\n“Taking Measure of Ukraine’s Defense Capabilities / Needs After a Third Year of War”   \n\n\n\n\nProgram & Speakers\n\n\n\n\n8:30 am — 5:15 pm. University Club\, 1135 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20036 \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.  Patrons’ Reception.  \n\n\n\nVenue: American Foreign Policy Council/ Center for US Ukrainian Relations DC Bureau509 C Street NW\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ukraine-advocacy-week-washington-dc/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Film Screening @ NY Estonian House: Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:A special film screening of the documentary film “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms” by Merits Productions\, hosted at the New York Estonian House. This is an excellent overview and look into the times\, culture\, joys and struggles experienced at Seabrook Farms\, a place that many of us recognize as a hub of Estonian immigrants folowing the Mass Flight of 1944.  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this and other films by historian and filmmaker Helga Merits.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArrive for the matinee\, enjoy a discussion and Q&A with the director\, and stay for the following celebration of the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia (Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäev)!  \n\n\n\nEnjoy the day at the New York Estonian House\, celebrating Estonian history and community.  \n\n\n\n11:45 – 1:15pm Documentary viewing1:15 – 1:40pm Q&A with director Helga Merits \n\n\n\nFilm Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmaFK4j81k&t=48s \n\n\n\nFilm info: https://www.meritsproductions.com/…/the-paradox-of… \n\n\n\nThe Paradox of Seabrook Farms\, 1 hr 30 minutes.   \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.‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labor. 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.‍They 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\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\nSeabrooki farmi asutajate perekonna ajalugu meenutab Kreeka tragöödiat. Selles on reetmist\, võimaluste loomist ja hävitamist. Samal ajal jagasid pagulastest ja sisserändajatest Seabrooki töötajad ühist südantlõhestavat lugu. 1950. aastatel oli Seabrooki farm suurim külmutatud toidu töötlemisettevõte Ameerikas. Edukaks toimimiseks tuli kasutada põllumajandus- ja tehase tööjõudu. Suurim tööjõugrupp koosnes üle 2000 Jaapani ameeriklasest\, kes olid teise maailmasõja algusaastatel Ameerikasse intergreerunud. Pärast sõda tulid Seabrooki taludesse tööle pagulased mujaltki\, paljud Euroopast. Nende hulgas oli umbes 900 eestlast ja 200 lätlast. Nad olid kõik kaotanud oma kodud ja pidid oma elu taas nullist üles ehitama hakkama. Töö Seabrooki taludes toimus seitse päeva nädalas\, mis oli nii füüsiliselt kui vaimselt kurnav. Kõigi raskuste keskel leiti siiski viise\, kuidas hoida oma kultuurilisi traditsioone ja luua järeltulijatele uusi võimalusi. Kadedus ja usalduse puudumine aga süvenes ja viis Seabrooki perekonna lõpuks lahku. Selle asemel\, et oma poegadele parem tulevik rajada\, otsustas härr Seabrook hoopis selle neilt röövida. Film heidab valgust Seabrooki perekonna ja nende tehase töötajate mõistatuslikule ajaloole – erinevatest riikidest ja kultuuridest pärit inimestele\, kelle jaoks Seabrooki farm oli ainus lootusekiir. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelga Merits is a documentary filmmaker with Estonian roots living in Holland. After completing a successful study of philosophy at the University of Amsterdam\, she went on to work as a newspaper and radio journalist in Holland and Belgium. It was during this period that the idea of making documentaries began to grow; image and sound\, as well as words\, were to influence her work from then on. \n\n\n\nHelga Merits: “In the end\, this is what it’s all about: to convey the story and make people enthusiastic\, hopeful and give them inspiration.”  (Eesti Elu\, 21 October 2017)
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LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day celebration - Cleveland\, Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Please join with the Cleveland Area Estonians to commemorate the 107th anniversary of Estonia’s Declaration of Independence. Der Braumeister Restaurant will once again host and cater this event. Dinner cost will be $25/person. \n\n\n\nat Der Braumeister Restaurant \n\n\n\n13046 Lorain Ave.\, Cleveland\, OH 44111 \n\n\n\nRSVP to 440-539-8611\, toomast1910@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP so I can give the restaurant a head count. They need to set the room up appropriately and make sure they have sufficient staff to make our event a success.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-cleveland-ohio/
LOCATION:Der Braumeister Restaurant\, 13046 Loraine Ave.\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:107. Vabariigi aastapäeva tähistamine Chicago Eesti Majas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAktuse ja pidulik õhtusöök. \n\n\n\nTantsuks ansambel “Super Stereo”(Toomas Krall ja Renel Sikk Eestist). Rohkem infot peatselt!
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LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration in Boston
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LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham Street\, West Newtn\, Massachusetts\, United States
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration & Auction - San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the anniversary of Estonian independence with us in San Francisco on Saturday\, February 22!Featured guest speaker: Dr. Anna-Maria Osula\, cyber and economic counselor to the Estonian Embassy in Washington • Music from violinist Hains Tooming and the San Francisco Estonian Choir • Silent auction of Estonian Californian art • Reception and champagne toast Laupäeval 22. veebruaril\, 4 PM | Saturday\, February 22 at 4 PMLatvian Hall\, 425 Hoffman Ave.\, San FranciscoTickets at the linkFEATURED GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Anna-Maria Osula\, cyber and economic counselor to the Estonian Embassy in Washington. In remarks titled “Tech Talk: perspectives on Estonian innovation in cyber security and AI\,” Dr. Osula will touch on opportunities and risks in the newest technologies\, as well as on the current geopolitical environment\, and on Estonian Embassy operations\, post-closure of the consulates this past year.SILENT AUCTION: Estonian artist and architect Raul Paabo drew his inspiration from California landscapes for over 50 years\, beginning with trips to the High Sierra in the 1950s and 1960s. The Estonian Society is honored to present a silent auction of 15 of his exquisite watercolors and acrylics\, that reflect the natural beauty of our state and its beloved places. Raul said of his work\, “My paintings reflect freedom of form without being tied down to a preconceived idea and subject.” Look for an auction preview soon!“Summer in Hopland” and “In Armstrong Woods” by Raul PaaboVIOLINIST HAINS TOOMING will provide musical entertainment with a selection of Estonian folk tunes. SAN FRANCISCO ESTONIAN COMMUNITY CHOIR\, newly accepted to this summer’s Laulupidu in Tallinn\, will perform pieces they are preparing for the song festival. Reception follows – join us for appetizers to please Estonian tastes\, a champagne toast\, and socializing. TICKETS – SUGGESTED DONATION $35 in advance /$40 at the door (suggested donation). Suggested price rises on 2/21. Under 18 free. This year\, all tickets include individual membership to the Estonian Society for the year of 2025. We thank you for your support!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ev107-celebration-auction-sf/
LOCATION:Latvian Hall\, 425 Hoffman Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities
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