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SUMMARY:Tickets on sale now! West Coast Estonian Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad (LEP) 2022.! \n\n\n\nTickets and registration now open for #lep2022 In order to simplify LEP ticketing\, we are offering two tickets: a LEP “Base Ticket”\, (All-inclusive access to LEP activities (EXCEPT THE GALA)) and a Gala Ticket. Gala Ticket includes a lavish evening celebration with dinner. Bringing children to LEP? Your Gala ticket provides your children with free access to the simultaneous event\, Laste Ball or Children’s Gala!Tickets do not include accommodations. Once you register and buy your tickets\, you will receive two codes. The first code provides access to the LEP reserved block of rooms at the resort. The second code provides for discount airfares. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEP 2022 Registration Information\n\n\n\nTickets for LEP2022 are on sale now!In order to simplify LEP ticketing\, we are offering two tickets: a LEP “Base Ticket”\, which is all inclusive of LEP activities\, with the exception of the Gala\, and a Gala Ticket. The LEP “Base Ticket” includes: \n\n\n\nRegistrationOpening CeremoniesTantsupidu and LaulupiduRahvapidu with DinnerSpordipäevAccess to SaunAccess to Beer TentOther small events throughout the festival\n\n\n\nGala Ticket includes an evening celebration with dinner. Bringing children to LEP? With your Gala ticket\, their access to the Children’s Gala is included! \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets – Register here: Tickets & Registration | LEP2022 (westcoastestoniandays.com)Accommodations are not included in these tickets\, but once you have registered and bought your ticket you will receive a code that gives you access to the LEP room block at the resort and a code for airlines discount if you are flying in. Adults (12 yrs and up) $150 + $20 registration feeChildren (11 yrs and under) FreeGala $100 Children’s Gala (ages 3-12 yrs) Free with adult Gala TicketThe omicron Covid-19 variant remains a critical concern. The Clearwater Resort is located on Suquamish Tribal Trust Lands.  As such\, we are bound by the COVID-19 protocols established by the Tribal health authorities. At this time all guests are required to show proof of full vaccination status (plus being two weeks post the last recorded vaccination)\, in addition masks must be worn by all employees and guests while inside. Rules and regulations regarding vaccination and new testing protocols continue to evolve. We will monitor Suquamish COVID-19 protocol updates and post them to our website-See https://clearwatercasino.com/COVID19/index.html for additional information regarding acceptable proof of vaccination from Washington and other states and from foreign countries. \n\n\n\nLEP2022 piletid LEP2022 piletid on nüüd müügil!Piletite struktuuri lihtsustamiseks otsustasime müügile panna kahte sorti piletid. LEP “Tavapilet”\, mis sisaldab endas kõiki LEPi tegevusi\, välja arvatud Gala ning ”Gala pilet”.LEP “Tavapilet” sisaldab kõikki tegevusi: \n\n\n\nNende Hulgas ava TseremooniaTantsu-ja LaulupiduRahvapidu koos ÕhtusöögigaSpordipäevSaunLigipääs ÕlletelkiTeised väiksemad üritused festivali käigus\n\n\n\n“Gala pilet” sisaldab pidu koos õhtusöögiga. Kui plaanid lapsi kaasa võtta? Sinu Gala piletiga on ka laste sissepääs Laste Peole tasuta.Piletid ei sisalda majutust. Üritusele registreerimise ja pilti ostu käigus saate endale koodi\, mis annab ligipääsu hotelli LEP reserveeritud tubadele. Neile\, kes kavatsevad üritusele lennata väljastatakse kood\, mis pakub lennuliinidel soodustust.Täiskasvanud (12a ja vanemad) $150 + $20 registreerimistasuLapsed (11a ja nooremad) TasutaGala $100Laste Gala (vanuses 3-12a) Täiskasvanute Gala piletiga tasutaOmikron Covid-19 variant on endiselt kriitilise tähtsusega. Clearwateri kuurort asub Suquamish Tribal Trust Landsil. Seetõttu oleme seotud hõimude tervishoiuasutuste kehtestatud COVID-19 protokollidega. Sel ajal peavad kõik külalised näitama tõendit täieliku vaktsineerimise kohta (lisaks kaks nädalat pärast viimast registreeritud vaktsineerimist)\, lisaks peavad kõik töötajad ja külalised kandma maske\, kui nad viibivad siseruumides.Vaktsineerimise ja uute testimisprotokollide reeglid ja eeskirjad arenevad jätkuvalt. Jälgime Suquamish COVID-19 protokolli uuendusi ja postitame need oma veebisaidile –Vaadake https://clearwatercasino.com/COVID19/index.html lisateavet Washingtoni ja teiste osariikide ning välisriikide vastuvõetavate vaktsineerimistõendite kohta. \n\n\n\ninfo@westcoastestoniandays.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lep-2022-tickets-on-sale/
LOCATION:Clearwater Resort and Casino\, Suquamish\, Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Nordic-Baltic Oscar Contenders Screening Weekend 2
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series returns to Scandinavia House in a hybrid format! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA\, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for the Best International Feature Film\, available to viewers across the U.S. on weekends in January\, as well as select in-house screenings.  \n\n\n\nOn the water / Vee peal  (director Peeter Simm)\n\n\n\nDuring the weekend of January 13-16\, the event program includes regular screenings of Lamb (dir. Valdimar Jóhannsson\, Iceland\, 2021)\, Iceland’s official nomination for the 94th Academy Awards; On The Water /Vee peal (dir. Peeter Simm\, Estonia\, 2021)\, Estonia’s official nomination; both tickets are available for purchase individually and are included in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series pass. \n\n\n\nThe program will also include two special film events on January 15\, available only with a Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series pass and available only to viewers based in New York\, New Jersey\, and    California: Flee (dir. Jonas Poher Rasmussen\, Denmark\, 2021)\, Denmark’s official nomination for the 94th Academy Awards\, and The Worst Person in the World (dir. Joachim Trier; Norway\, 2021)\, Norway’s official nomination for the 94th Academy Awards. *Films will be available from 8 AM ET on Saturday\, January 15 and available to watch for 24 hours after starting viewing. Individual tickets are not available.* \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHU—January 13 through SUN—January 16Festival Pass $65 ($40 ASF Members)Individual Films $14 ($9 ASF Members)*The series will continue the weekend of January 20; check back for details.*PURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\nPURCHASE FESTIVAL PASS
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/7353/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:World Premiere! Singing Revolution: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Singing Revolution is a new musical with a catchy Euro pop score. It tells the tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful\, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled\, peaceful uprising\, known the world over as the “Singing Revolution” against the Soviet Union\, which eventually restored the Republic of Estonia’s independence in 1991.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony Spinosa\, Co-creator: As a passionate theatre professional for over 30 years\, I have always been on the lookout for the inspiration for an original Broadway musical. When I first learned about Estonia’s Singing Revolution\, a light bulb went off in my head; people using the power of peaceful resistance\, literally singing as a shield against Soviet attacks\, is a story that I know I needed to tell. What a beautiful\, moving and timeless story\, and the premise for the perfect musical. \n\n\n\nThe Musical premieres in Los Angeles\, January 15\, 2022! Get your tickets and share the word today!  For more information about Estonia\, visit www.estosite.org or www.visitestonia.com. For more information about the Singing Revolution\, visit Singing Revolution: The Musical – EANC – ERKU (estosite.org) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPreviewsThursday\, Jan 13\, 8 pmFriday\, Jan 14\, 8 pm \n\n\n\nRunsSat\, Jan 29 – Sun\, Feb 20Fridays and Saturdays\, 8 pmSundays\, 3 pmShow Calendar \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n$30 Previews$40 Fri\, Sat\, Sunday \n\n\n\nSpecial Show InfoRunning time: 130 minutes.There will be an intermission.No Late Seating. Everyone must present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 along with a government-issued photo ID in order to attend. This information will not be stored. Face masks are required to be worn indoors at all times. \n\n\n\nsingingrevolutionthemusical.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Broadwater1076 Lillian WayLos Angeles\, CA  90038Area Map \n\n\n\nSpecial Theatre InfoStadium style seating with wheelchair seating. Multiple entrances for the stage. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of this production\, a musical aimed toward the American theater-going public.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/singing-revolution-the-musical/
LOCATION:The Broadwater\, 1076 Lillian Way\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:The annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston will present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania  in-person screening February 25-27\, 2022. Virtual festival through March 13! \n\n\n\nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n\n\n\nIn-person February 25-27 \n\n\n\nVirtual festival February 28 – March 13 \n\n\n\nTRAVEL AGAIN WITH BALTIC CINEMA \n\n\n\nThe Boston Estonian Society in cooperation with the Boston Baltic Film Festival committee is excited to announce that the Boston Baltic Film Festival is taking place again\, bringing new Baltic films to the big screen at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston. The Estonian American National Council is among the proud sponsors of this event.  \n\n\n\nThe festival offers both in-person and virtual viewing of three films from each of the Baltic countries. Nine films are offered for in-person viewing at the theater — with the United States premiere of the Estonian film Soo [The Bog]. Seven films will be later streamed for virtual home viewing. A panel discussion with the filmmakers\, making their guest appearances at the festival\, is also planned for the event.  \n\n\n\nThe films are full of excitement\, intrigue\, romance\, and espionage\, as well as topics related to our historical past and our current lives.  \n\n\n\nSINGLE EVENT PASSES AVAILALE FOR LIMITED TIME HERE. Scroll down for full listing of films \n\n\n\nBBFF invites you to watch the Q & A with the filmmakers of the Estonian film The Bog (Soo). Free of Charge! \n\n\n\n\nWatch now> Free Q & A w/ makers of Estonian film  The Bog \n\n\n\n\n\nWatch trailer for The Bog\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us! \n\n\n\nQ/A Sessions with directors to follow many screenings.\n\n\n\nSome virtual screenings to include interviews with the filmmakers. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the official festival opening night reception on\n\n\n\nTicket Purchasing Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.bostoneeesti.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-fest-feb2022/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Estonian Cultural Days NY / Eesti Kultuuripäevad 2022
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to all festival-goers and performers!  \n\n\n\nWe wish a very happy anniversary celebration to the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters!  \n\n\n\nElagu eesti keel ja meel! EANC is a proud sponsor of this event. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events – English\n\n\n\nKultuuripäevade Kava – Estonian\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & Passes\n\n\n\n\nThe Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters invites everyone to the 2022 Cultural Days. We are especially excited to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of this remarkable multi-day program\, which provides a vast range of cultural events for everyone – Estonians\, Estonian cultural enthusiasts\, Estonian speakers and non-Estonian language speakers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCurly Strings\n\n\n\nvocalist Ain Anger \n\n\n\nThe festival showcases a wide variety of performances\, exhibits\, discussions\, cuisine\, and more. Performers include artists and bands from Estonia\, including Ain Anger\, Martin Kuuskman\, Kristjan Randalu\, the Vanemuine theatre\, the much-loved band Curly Strings\, the Estonian rapper nublu\, and so much more. Local Estonian American artists\, speakers will also be featured! Tickets are going fast!   \n\n\n\nFestival Pass gives access to all events excluding Estonian Startup Pitch and Mingle\, and Põhjaka brunch on Sunday\, plus donation. Single tickets also available.  \n\n\n\nCome join us\, March 31 – April 3 2022\, at the 50th Estonian Cultural Days!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-cultural-days-ny-2022/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 E 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Curly Strings & Friends in concert!
DESCRIPTION:Laulge kaasa…  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonian music fans\, rejoice! Much-loved Estonian band Curly Strings has signed on to be one of the headliners of the 50th anniversary of the Estonian Cultural Days held in NY in Spring 2022.  The band has delighted fans with their announcement that they will be making a stop in the Washington\, DC area on April 1\, before heading to NYC for a show at the New York Estonian House on April 2nd. Boston-area music lovers can enjoy the show on Sunday\, April 3.  \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of these concerts\, which will undoubtedly project a contagious\, positive energy and offer a great display of Estonian culture.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 1st\, 7 pm \n\n\n\nMcLean Community Center \n\n\n\n1234 Ingleside Drive \n\n\n\nMcLean\, VA 22101 \n\n\n\nTickets: www.washingtonestoniansociety.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 2nd\, 4 pm  \n\n\n\nNew York Estonia House \n\n\n\n243 East 34th Street \n\n\n\nNew York\, NY 10016 \n\n\n\nTickets: Curly Strings Concert Tickets\, Sat\, Apr 2\, 2022 at 4:30 PM | Eventbrite \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 3rd\, 4 pm reception\, 5 pm concert \n\n\n\nAmazing Things Arts Center (ATAC) \n\n\n\n160 Hollis Street \n\n\n\nFramingham\, MA 01702 \n\n\n\nTickets: CURLY STRINGS & nublu DJ/QRx April 3! Go to EVENTS tab for full details & updates. (bostoneesti.org) \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nwww.curlystrings.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/curly-strings-concert-tour-2022/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Emadepäeva tähistamine Connecticutis
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian School family and the CT E.E.L.K. congregation invite you to attend their annual Mother´s Day luncheon. We celebrate all mothers and all those wonderful people who treat us as kindly and lovingly as our own mothers would. Some performances by Estonian school students.  \n\n\n\nFeel free to bring something for the buffet.  \n\n\n\nConnecticuti Eesti Kool ja E.E.L.K. CT Kogudus kutsub kõik huvilisi Emadepäeva lõunale ja palvusteenistusele. Koolipere pakub oma traditsioonilist koosviibimist\, avatud kõigile\, koos einelaua\, laulude ja salmidega.  \n\n\n\nTervitame kevadet ja täname emasid\, ka neid läahkeid inimesi\, kes tegutsevad emade eest! \n\n\n\nTulge kõik!   \n\n\n\nColumbia Congregational Church hall \n\n\n\n325 Route 87 \n\n\n\nColumbia\, CT 06237
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/emadepaeva-tahistamine-connecticutis/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:"United with Ukraine" - A Night of Baltic Culture\, Solidarity and Support
DESCRIPTION:Dine to Donate!\n\n\n\nAuthentic ethnic foods\, performances\, surprise guests! \n\n\n\nPresented by the Lakewood Estonian Society\, the Latvian Community of New Jersey\, and the New Jersey Lithuanian Community   \n\n\n\nDonations by check welcome to help support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine. \n\n\n\nLakewood Estonian House & Cultural Center \n\n\n\n4 Cross Street and Veterans Highway \n\n\n\nJackson\, NJ 08572
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/united-with-ukraine-lakewood-estonian-housebaltic-culture-solidarity-and-support/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Video premiere of Dawn till Dusk\, a tale of Estonian folklore and customs with performed with an exciting modern twist.
DESCRIPTION:“Best show I have seen in NYC in ages… a captivating program that took me through centuries as well as through the seasons of summer\, autumn\, winter and spring. Estonian culture is not only rich\, but sometimes surprising!  The show was fun and fresh\, and educational!  I learned so much about our culture as the spirited dance and live music combined with archival recordings to transport me to far-away times and places\, with modern takes\, creative choreography and talented artistry! I only wish I would have brought more of my American friends along to the show! ( I won’t give away any secrets!)  \n\n\n\n~ L.L. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a live watch party to see the video premiere of an exciting Estonian cultural event\, created by NY-based artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube.  Music\, dance\, humor\, and surprises combine to make this an all-around fun\, educational\, edgy\, family event! Only available for 24 hours! Share the news and be sure to watch the Q & A that follows to hear how you can bring the show to your community. Great for all ages and audiences!  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of the creation of Dawn till Dusk. We applaud the talented creators\, ensemble and team!  \n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar or tune in on Facebook live at Estonian American National Council – Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides | Facebook\, or on our Home page at www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/video-premiere-of-dawn-till-dusk/
LOCATION:virtual Zoom and FB Live
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Estonian Scouts and Guides Jamboree TULEHOIDJA\, hosted in the USA
DESCRIPTION:Pictured: Estonian Guies and Scouts at ´LENNUK´ laager\, 2019.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonian girl guides and boy scouts from around the world are welcomed to register for a week-long camp in the pine and cedar forest of Camp Järvemetsa.  \n\n\n\nHellakesed\, hundud\, gaidid\, skaudid\, juhid\, veteranid\, olete teretulnud osalema järjekordsel suurlaagril meie armsal Järvemetsa laagri alal\, August 6 – 14\, 2022. Eelregistreerimine kohustuslik.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scouts-and-guides-jamboree-usa/
LOCATION:Camp Järvemetsa\, New Jersey\, USA\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Family activities,Scouting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20220725T224150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T232328Z
UID:8361-1661097600-1661097600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonians in Chicago celebrates Restoration of Estonian Independence Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated on August 20th each year to celebrate the day in 1991 when Estonia regained its freedom\, lost to the Soviet Union more than five decades earlier. \n\n\n\nCome and join Chicago Estonians to celebrate Estonian Restoration of Independence with food\, music\, folk dance\, speeches and other fun activities on August 2th 2022 in McHenry\, IL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music with masterful accordion player Henrik Henderson. ECSC  also have invited an Estonian nationally renowned folk musician Henrik Hinrikus to perform at this celebration. Henrik is helping lead a resurgent movement of folk music across Estonia with his dynamic solo performances of the accordion. Henrik has performed at over 800 events throughout the years and is a greatly accomplished\, highly entertaining musical mastermind. He will be performing traditional Estonian songs on his Teppo’s diatonic accordion\, many of which can be sung along to. Come along for a beautiful musical journey throughout Estonia’s history! \n\n\n\nRSVP to eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com or letting from one of the ECSC board members know of your coming before August 20th\, so that we can plan food accordingly. \n\n\n\nTickets before August 20th to EKSC members 50 USD and quests 70 USD. Later 60 USD and 80 USD. \n\n\n\nWAIT\, THERE IS MORE!  \n\n\n\nWe are also planning to host a first time ever Homemade Cake Contest. Bring your homemade cake to the party so that our judges\, special guests from Estonia\, can sample and announce the best Cake Maker of 2022. Surprises for all participants. For registering or more information\, please email eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHappy baking!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonians-in-chicago-celebrates-restoration-of-estonian-independence-day-2022/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20220810T033408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T033951Z
UID:8238-1661616000-1661616000@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the Anniversary of Restoration of Estonian Independence with the ECSC
DESCRIPTION:Eestlased Chicagos kutsuvad tähistama Eesti taasiseseisvumispäeva 27. augustil algusega kell 3pm (Chicago time) Sirje ja Tomi kodus 2415 Colby Dr\, McHenry\, IL \n\n\n\nPidulikud kõned\, muusikat teeb Henrik Hinrikus Eestist\, külalisi kostitame pikalaua stiilis õhtusöögiga\, mängime lõbusaid seltskonnamänge\, ühislaulmine\, rahvatantsijad\, parima koogimeistri väljakuulutamine\, simman ja palju muud huvitavat! \n\n\n\nPilet Eesti Kultuuri Selts Chicagos liikmetele $50\, teistele $70. \n\n\n\nKui on küsimusi emailige eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com \n\n\n\nKohtume varsti! 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/anniversary-of-restoration-of-estonian-independence/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Family activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago":MAILTO:eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
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:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Scouting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
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:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20230110T001014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T010852Z
UID:8807-1673654400-1673827199@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.
DESCRIPTION:BACK HOME AND LIVE!  Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA January 14-15\, 21-22\, 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe incredible influence of moving images is undeniable – the screen introduces us\, shapes us\, dresses us\, fires our imaginations\, changes our language\, speaks volumes without language\, projects the unspoken language of the heart – of love\, of hate as it tells our stories. Films are a marker of both individual and national identity and at the same time a reminder of our common humanity. \n\n\n\nEstonian film and Oscar contender KALEV is among the films being shown. Bring some friends and make an event of it!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKALEV (Ove Musting\, Estonia – 1 hr 31 minutes)  \n\n\n\nInspired by a true story. It’s the summer of 1990. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse and the small Baltic nations struggle to regain their independence. Society is divided\, there is fear and turmoil on the streets\, just as the Soviet Union’s basketball championship is about to begin. The Estonian team Kalev faces a momentous decision. With independence seemingly within arm’s reach\, a rising tide of public opinion opposes the Estonian team’s participation in the USSR championship. \n\n\n\n\n Purchase tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the KALEV trailer here\n\n\n\n\nNordic films and “Top films from the top of Europe” are an important component in European and world cinema\, and have given us an incredible legacy of film making. The oldest continuously operating film studio in the world is in Scandinavia! The films of Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway\, and Sweden comprise about 10% of all of European film. The films of Baltic countries were often inspired by their Nordic neighbors. The result is a creative output of wonderful films that deserve to be shared and celebrated in Hollywood – the film capital of the world! \n\n\n\nScandinavian Film Festival L.A. was founded for the purpose “cinema cultural exchange” and the sharing of an important\, significant body of work with the Los Angeles film audience – industry professionals\, film lovers\, those who love subtitles and the flavor of language\, those reading subtitles for the first time\, and those who don’t have to read the subtitles at all. In creating an annual residency for Nordic film in Southern California we offer an opportunity for all to see the representative “best” of Nordic film making in any given year. The Northern “lights\, camera\, action” of our program includes films submitted for “Oscar” competition. For those in that race we offer further “buzz” – further publicity\, further exposure. The program also includes additional current feature films\, shorts\, and an occasional documentary. Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. brings people together for the shared experience of the film\, and leads to networking\, discussion\, inspiration\, business\, and pleasure. \n\n\n\nParent organization of SFFLA is the American Scandinavian Foundation of Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/scandinavian-film-festival-l-a/
LOCATION:https://www.writersguildtheater.com/\, 135 South Doheny Drive\, Beverly Hills\, California\, 90211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20230224T062326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T063155Z
UID:8997-1677420000-1677434400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of the 105th Anniversary of Estonian Independence: Lakewood Estonian House\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 1 pm. Join us for a family-friendly event!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebration-of-the-105th-anniversary-of-estonian-independence-lakewood-estonian-house-nj/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street / East Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day 2023,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20230218T215500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T230403Z
UID:9034-1677423600-1677438000@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Boston\, MA
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Estonian Society hosts this event at the Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton\, Massachusetts.  \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Sten Hankewitz\, Estonian author and journalist\, also co-founder and editor of the popular English-language online news magazine Estonian World.   \n\n\n\nThe Boston Estonian School will figure in the program and guests will be treated to a short musical program\, as well.  \n\n\n\nPlease bring a savory dish for the potluck dinner. A KRINGEL COMPETITION will ensure tasty dessert for all! Bring along your best and most impressive kringel ~ we will crown the Boston Estonian Society’s best kringel baker at this event! \n\n\n\nBYOB\, there will be no cash bar this year.  \n\n\n\nMasks must be work in the lobby of the Scandinavian Center.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ev105-boston/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Living Center\, 206 Waltham St.\, West Newton\, Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Independence Day 2023,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Estonian Society / Bostoni Eesti Selts":MAILTO:info@bostonestonian.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T152400
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20230224T064428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T064429Z
UID:9004-1677425040-1677434400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Chicago Estonian House\, IL
DESCRIPTION:EVA 105. tähistamine Chicago Eesti Majas. Meie kõneleja on E.V. Suursaadik Kristjan Prikk ning esinevad Chicago Eesti Kooli lapsed ja Pohjanael Folk Dancing Group. Järgneb konsert Ingmar Kiviloo poolt. \n\n\n\nJoin us at a ceremony to commemorate the 105th anniversary of Estonian independence. Our speaker is Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk\, and there will be performances by the Chicago Estonian School students and Põhjanael folkdancing group. There will be a concert by Ingmar Kiviloo following the ceremony.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ev105-chicago-estonian-house/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonian Independence Day 2023,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Estonian House":MAILTO:president@eestimaja.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20220915T230938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T232333Z
UID:8580-1678356000-1678644000@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:ESTO Ski 2023
DESCRIPTION:ESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant!  Join friends from near and far on the French-Canadian slopes from March 9th through March 12th\, 2023. Mont-Tremblant is a remarkable resort town best known for its exceptional skiing\, undeniable charm\, magnificent landscape\, and for the impressive amount of activities that are available for all ages. \n\n\n\nThe Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski weekend will feature its traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer (Friday)\, downhill & cross-country ski races (Saturday)\, and an awards party (Saturday). \n\n\n\nAfter many years of organizing ESTO Ski\, Andrus & Aini are excited to pass the [sleigh-] reins to 3 new ESTO ski coordinators: Erik Must\, Lia Vaska\, and Lia Tria. They’ve got some big snow boots to fill\, but 2023 is already shaping up to be the best ski trip yet! \n\n\n\n We hope to see you!   \n\n\n\nESTO Ski\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWeekend Schedule Snapshot (final times to be announced in coming pre-trip emails) \n\n\n\n3/9 Thursday \n\n\n\n\nEvening Esto gathering spot – downstairs @ Le P’tit Caribou\n\n\n\n\n​3/10 Friday  \n\n\n\n\nEFC Downhill Race – we are most pleased to announce that the Estonian Foundation of Canada is sponsoring our premier 2023 event\n\n\n\nApres Ski Mixer Hosted by Eesti Spordiliit USAs (EAAA-Estonian American Amateur Athletes) at the – Le P’tit Caribou\n\n\n\n\n3/11 Saturday \n\n\n\n\nXC Fun Race Race – starts and ends across from Leitham-Moore’s home.\n\n\n\nKids/Family Waterpark Gathering\n\n\n\nGroup Photo behind Sommet Des Neiges Hotel\n\n\n\nAwards Dinner/Party – This year’s gathering at Chalet Des Voyageurs will include a cash bar\, buffet dining and DJ dancing.\n\n\n\n\nClick here for Sign Up Directions – Ski Races and Saturday Awards Party​ \n\n\n\nClick here for HOTEL info – Limited Availability \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-ski-2023/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Family activities
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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:20230526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Estonian School":MAILTO:kool@eestimaja.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T235959
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CREATED:20230517T223202Z
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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:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Sports
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ORGANIZER;CN="Long Islandi Eesti Laste Suvekodu":MAILTO:evaensmann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20230724T181907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T182228Z
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SUMMARY:Suvelaager Loodus&Loovus
DESCRIPTION:Sulle meeldib mängida? Laulda? Tantsida? Seigelda? Uurida? Avastada?Meil on sulle hea uudis. Sel suvel avaneb just sulle pööraselt lahe võimalus olla osa millestki erilisest! \n\n\n\n7 päeva täis töötube\, tantsu\, laulu\, mängu\, avastamis- ja koostegemiserõõmu esmakordselt toimuvas Chicago Loodus&Loovus laagris ägedate juhendajate eestvedamisel. \n\n\n\nPäevaplaan on punnis erinevatest ettevõtmistest. Koos oma eakaaslastega saad mõnusalt aega veeta – proovida võ lihvida oma oskusi erinevates tantsustiilides\, musitseerida\, mängida\, teha sporti ja palju muud. Lisaks muidugi ühised lõkkeõhtud\, ühised orienteerimise- jm meeskonnamänge. Noorematele lastega võtame ette ikka need ukakad ja peitusemängud\, 12 pulka ja vanaema lõngakera\, haned-luiged ja kes on seina taga\, lõputud pallilahingud ja väsinuks ja võhmale ajavad ketikull ja hiirelõks. \n\n\n\nLaager lõpeb suurejoonelise etendusega „Koidu ja Hämariku salapärase kadumise juhtum“\, kus igal laagrisellil on kanda oma roll! \n\n\n\nTule ja veeda üks vahva suvenädal koos teiste Eesti lastega! \n\n\n\nSa peaksid kutsele kindlasti „jah“ ütlema\, kui sa oled: \n\n\n\n– 6 – 17 aastane– Julge\, et astuda esimene samm ja proovida uusi ja põnevaid asju– Reisisell – oled valmis minema kuhugi\, kus sa võib olla varem käinud ei ole– Uudishimulik\, sinus kohe pugiseb avastamisetahe– Loov – sulle meeldib musitseerida\, laulda\, tantsida\, näidelda\, meisterdada\, leiutada\, mängida \n\n\n\nTee oma elu põnevaks! Ütle lihtsalt „jah“ ja oledki valmis oma selle suve üheks eriti ägedaks nädalaks! \n\n\n\nLõpeta suveks oma klass\, paki kohver ja sea end valmis\, et veeta 31.07.2023-06.08.2023 noorte laagris Chicago Eesti Majas\, Ameerika Ühendriikides. \n\n\n\nTegevused:1. Loovuse töötoad: muusika\, laulmine\, kunst\, palju erinevaid tantsuliike\, näitlemine\, mängimine\, meisterdamine\, kunst\, laulumängud \n\n\n\n2. Loodus: matkamise ABC\, eluring\, aarete jaht\, orienteerumine\, lõkkeõhtud \n\n\n\n3. Sport: võrkpall\, korvpall\, sulgpall\, vibulaskmine \n\n\n\nLaager lõppeb suure etendusega! \n\n\n\nPisikestel laagrilistel (3-5 eluaastat) on võimalik osaleda laagrimelus kahel poolikul päeval ning lõpuetendusel. \n\n\n\nLaagri läbiviijad:Lastelaager „Mäng on väikese inimese töö“ eestvedajad Anneliis Kõivu juhtimisel\, Free Flow Studio tantsutreenerid\, musitseerimine koos Ingmar Kivilooga. Laagris osaleb 20 noort Eestist. \n\n\n\nRegistreerumisvorm – https://forms.gle/RhwDAGYRssJgUstk7 \n\n\n\nOsavõtutasu:$450 (6-17aastased)$175 (3-5aastased). \n\n\n\nTäpsema info korralduse kohta leiate laagri kodulehelt – http://bit.ly/3YIWR9r——————————Hey you cool and slightly crazy kids and teens! \n\n\n\nYou have the chance to become one of the lucky Estonian children to participate in a nature and creativity camp with other Estonian children ja teens. But not just any Estonian children\, rather Estonian children living in North America! \n\n\n\nYou’ll spend time together to have fun and excitement\, enjoying a beautiful summer with activities together. All participate are welcome – whatever your interests and talents are. All we expect from you is the curiosity to explore! \n\n\n\nYou should definitely say ‘yes’ to the invitation if you are: \n\n\n\n– Between 6 – 17 years old.– Brave enough to take the first step and try new and exciting things.– An explorer – you are ready to go somewhere you may not have been before.– Full of curiosity to explore different talents.– Creative – you love to spend your time around music\, dance\, art\, craft\, playing or just spending time in nature. \n\n\n\nIs that all sounds great\, then pack your suitcase and get ready to spend July 31st\, 2023-August 6th\, 2023 at a youth camp in Chicago’s Estonian House\, USA! \n\n\n\nActivities:1. Creativity workshops: music\, singing\, art\, lots of different kinds of dance\, acting\, games\, crafts\, art\, singing games. \n\n\n\n2. Nature: survival games\, knowledge of life\, treasure hunting\, orienteering\, campfires. \n\n\n\n3. Sports: volleyball\, basketball\, badminton\, athletics\, archery \n\n\n\nThe camp ends with a big performance!Younger campers (3-5 years old) will have the opportunity to participate in two half days of camp life and the final performance. \n\n\n\nCamp Facilitators:Kohila children’s camp “Play is the work of a little person” led by Anneliis Kõiv\, dance coaches from Free Flow Studio\, music making with Ingmar Kiviloo. The camp will be attended by 20 young people from Estonia. \n\n\n\nRegistration form – https://forms.gle/RhwDAGYRssJgUstk7 \n\n\n\nParticipation fee $450 \n\n\n\nFurther detailed information is available on the camps website – http://bit.ly/3YIWR9r  \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/suvelaager-loodusloovus-chicagos/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Education,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20230905T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T205720Z
UID:9362-1697304600-1697304600@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration: A Night of Thanks & Community\, hosted by EANC!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 14th @ Lakewood Estonian House  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited! Join us for a lively celebration and heartwarming program celebrating culture\, community\, the outstanding work of Estonian Americans in the community! Special Guests\, Dinner\, Awards & Recognitions\, Entertainment! \n\n\n\n5:30 pm:  Cocktail hour \n\n\n\n6:30 pm: Program\, Dinner & Celebration!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether we are stronger and have so much to celebrate!  \n\n\n\nAs EANC sends off our 70th anniversary year with a toast\, we look forward to future collaborations\, common goals\, and shared successes and  we take an evening to reminisce about the past\, connect with peers\, and cultivate the Estonian American community love.  \n\n\n\n\nTickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvening includes distinguished guests\, presentation of awards\, a special performance by the very talented musician Ingmar Kiviloo\, a full dinner\, and night of celebrating\, dancing and cherished community.  \n\n\n\nMusic & mood provided by the legendary Puus Bros. Band\, featuring EANC´s own Mati Otsmaa!!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe XXIII Estonian American National Council will be arriving from around the country specifically to meet and connect with all of you! Event to be held with a warm welcome at the Lakewood Estonian House!  \n\n\n\nFestive attire * Appropriate for all ages * Cash bar * Surprises * A night of thanks \n\n\n\nTickets may be purchased online via EventBrite or via Paypal/Venmo on our website (*memo: EstoCommunity Celebration)\, or reserved by email (erku@estosite.org) and paid by check (written out to EANC; memo: EstoCommunity Celebration\, mailing address: EANC\, c/o 16 Pepperidge Rd.\, Monroe\, CT 06468.   \n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare the link w/ a friend!  Celebration: https://EANCestoparty.eventbrite.com\,                     \n\n\n\n Inspiration Forum: https://EANCinspirationforum2023.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nAdditional info\, lodging suggestions\, dietary restrictions\, inquiries:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncontact: erku@estosite.org\, or tel 1 (978) 397 0020.  \n\n\n\nLet the energy carry over to our Inspiration Forum on October 15th\, 11am – 1:30pm\, where Estonians from around the US will share their passions\, plans\, tips and perspectives.  \n\n\n\nThe Inspiration Forum is a free event. Lunch available for purchase. EANC wants to hear from you\, so that we may best serve Estonian American interests!  (Registration to the open public forum is welcomed but not required: https://EANCinspirationforum2023.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nSee you there! Kohtumiseni 14. ja 15. oktoobril Lakewoodi Eesti Majas!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hosts-estonian-american-community-celebration-a-night-of-thanks-and-community/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T200000
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CREATED:20231027T165904Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20240221T152832Z
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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/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T041151Z
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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/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T205000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20240229T022737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T023635Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T193400
CREATED:20240201T050132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T013638Z
UID:9996-1709326800-1709335800@www.estosite.org
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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