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SUMMARY:Baltic Way Commemoration - Connecticut
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URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-anniversary/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe)\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Baltic Way Commemoration - Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Seattle to commemorate the Baltic Way! \n\n\n\nOn August 23\, 1989\, approximately two million Estonians\, Latvians\, and Lithuanians joined hands\, forming a 675 km human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius. The Baltic Way became an unforgettable symbol of unity\, courage\, and the Baltic nations’ determination to regain their freedom. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, August 23\, Seattle’s Estonian\, Latvian\, and Lithuanian communities will come together to honor this historic day — and everyone is welcome to join us! \n\n\n\n Drumheller Fountain\, University of Washington \n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Gather at the fountain \n\n\n\n1:15 PM – Group photo \n\n\n\nAfterwards\, we’ll walk together to Mary Gates Hall for a short talk and refreshments. \n\n\n\n Parking is free on the UW Seattle campus on Sundays. Central Plaza Garage (1320 NE Campus Pkwy) is a convenient nearby option. \n\n\n\nBring your family and friends and join us in remembering the Baltic Way — a powerful symbol of unity and freedom.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-commemoration-seattle/
LOCATION:Drumheller Fountain\, University of Washington
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Baltic Way Commemoration - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Washington\, D.C.\, to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Baltic Way. \n\n\n\nOn August 23\, 1989\, two million Estonians\, Latvians\, and Lithuanians joined hands to form a human chain connecting Tallinn\, Riga\, and Vilnius\, standing together against Soviet occupation and the historic injustice of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. \n\n\n\nCome join the Joint Baltic American National Committee – JBANC\, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Embassy of Estonia\, Embassy of Latvia to the USA – Latvijas vēstniecība ASV\, and Lietuvos ambasada Vašingtone / Embassy of Lithuania in Washington\, D.C. for this special commemoration. \n\n\n\n Monday\, August 24 \n\n\n\n 2:00–3:00 PM \n\n\n\n McPherson Square\, Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-commemoration-washington-dc/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) is hosting Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days from September 8–11\, 2026. Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days is an opportunity for Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to engage with their Congressional offices on policies that strengthen the U.S.-Baltic security relationship and hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetings with Congressional offices will be held from September 8–11. A virtual briefing and informational session featuring policy experts will be held on September 2 in the evening. Meetings will take place between 9-5pm ET. No experience is necessary as a JBANC staff member will be present for all Congressional meetings to help lead and guide the conversation. What will participants advocate for? \n\n\n\n\nSanctioning Russia\n\n\n\nSupporting the Baltic Security Initiative\n\n\n\nThanking members of Congress and encouraging them to join the House Baltic Caucus\n\n\n\n\n-Who can register? \n\n\n\nU.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to participate in Baltic Advocacy Days.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-baltic-advocacy-days-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom and/or other conferencing platforms
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:leeallen@jbanc.org
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