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SUMMARY:Baltic Picnic 2025 - San Francisco Bay area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a potluck lunch\, and an afternoon of casual sports and fun with friends and family. \n\n\n\nThis year the Bay Area Baltic Picnic moves to Huddart Park in Woodside to take advantage of the park’s wonderful amenities\, including hiking trails! \n\n\n\nWhere: Huddart Park\, Woodside at Zwierlein Picnic Area (see location on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nFEK26WZBbtp1E8b9) \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 1\, 12:00 – 4:00 (registration opens at 11:30) \n\n\n\nFood: Roast pig and beer are provided by the organizers! All guests\, please bring side dishes to share (to serve 8-10)\, and anything extra to add to the grill or to drink. Please note that the park only allows beer and wine\, no hard alcohol. \n\n\n\nDogs: Dogs are not allowed at this park site. \n\n\n\nNew this year! Huddart Park is a beautiful\, natural location with miles of scenic hiking trails in the redwoods! Sign up for a self-guided morning hike before the event\, and let’s explore this corner of the world together! https://forms.gle/B6FjkaZ6CdHbvJ747 \n\n\n\nWays to help: The picnic is run by volunteers! Sign up to help during the day (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F054CAAA72BA2F49… ) – registration table\, help manage the potluck table and sports activities\, and clean up! We need you to make this event happen.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-picnic-2025-sf-bay-area/
LOCATION:Huddart Park\, 1100 Kings Mountain Rd\, Woodside\, California\, 94062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:85th Anniversary of the Welles Declaration
DESCRIPTION:Comemorative event location and time to be announced shortly.  \n\n\n\nJuly 23rd will mark the 85th anniversary of the impactful Welles Declaration\, which doutlined the United States policy of non-recognition of the Soviet takeover of the three Baltic countries. That year\, the statement of the Acting United States Secretary of State Sumner Welles declared the occupation of the Baltic states by the Soviet Union illegal. This position\, known as the Welles Declaration\, became the basis for the U.S. policy of non-recognition of the annexation of the Baltic states. \n\n\n\nWe must continue to standing firmly for the sovereign self-determination of countries and the principles of international law\, a conviction that is very relevant  today\, especially as we see Russia’s invasion and aggression against Ukraine and are witness to the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Welles Declaration set a world-wide standard of non-recognition of the Baltic incorporation into the Soviet Union and helped Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania to preserve the continuity of state and to eventually restore their independence. \n\n\n\nDue to the non-recognition of the occupation\, diplomats of the Baltic countries were able to continue the work of their missions. \n\n\n\nThe Welles Declaration was largely inspired and drafted by Loy W. Henderson\, who had visited Latvia as a Red Cross volunteer in 1919\, and later on as a U.S. diplomat. The idea for a declaration was fully supported by Sumner Welles\, who in 1940 served as Under Secretary of State.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/85th-anniversary-of-the-welles-declaration/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:The Baltic Way & Black Ribbon Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) in partnership with Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, and the Embassies of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania will commemorate the Baltic Way and Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact (Black Ribbon Day) at 11:00am on Friday\, August 22nd in McPherson Square (right across the street from the Victims of Communism Museum). \n\n\n\nI kindly invite everyone to join us! All nations are welcome and invited! Bring friends and family\, your country flags\, and any symbols of freedom. \n\n\n\nFor event details please visit our website: The Baltic Way | Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-black-ribbon-day-commemoration-dc/
LOCATION:McPherson Square\, 15th Street NW 700\, Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Culture,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Baltic Spotlight: Baltic Sea Security in an Age of Russian Aggression
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee will host its next Baltic Spotlight on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET\, featuring Benjamin Schmitt\, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow for Democratic Resilience at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). \n\n\n\nSince Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine\, it has intensified attacks on European infrastructure\, seeking to destabilize and sow doubt within European civil society. The Baltic Sea has become a flashpoint in infrastructure security discussions\, with multiple incidents of cable cutting resulting in damaged data cables and gas lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping assess the state of Baltic Sea security and potential policy solutions is Benjamin Schmitt\, author of the report “UNDERWATER MAYHEM: Countering Threats to Energy and Critical Infrastructure Across the NATO Alliance and Beyond.”  \n\n\n\nSchmitt previously served as European Energy Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of State\, where he advanced diplomatic engagement vital to the energy and national security interests of the transatlantic community\, focusing on strengthening the resilience of NATO’s eastern flank and Ukraine in the face of Russian malign energy activities. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the discussion on Zoom and learn more about Russia’s shadow war in the Baltic Sea. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter and founding member organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-baltic-spotlight-baltic-sea-security-in-an-age-of-russian-aggression/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:2025 New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. This Baltic film festival will take place November 5-16\, 2025\, offering both in-person and virtual screenings. In-person screenings and events will take place November 5-9 at Scandinavia House in New York. An online version will once again be available to viewers across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform from November 10–16. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual tickets and a variety of passes are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBox Office TIcket Sales\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASF Program Manager & NYBFF Curator Kyle Reinhart states\, “Since the New York Baltic Film Festival was founded eight years ago\, we have seen an exponential growth in the stature and importance of Baltic cinema\, with major wins at film festivals including last year’s Oscar for FLOW\, the first Latvian film to achieve an Academy Award. A new generation of filmmakers is emerging with a distinct\, brave and unique voice; meanwhile\, older masters of Baltic cinema continue to produce films of the highest caliber. This year’s NYBFF will explore contemporary issues with an outlook to the future—which couldn’t be brighter. Please join us in November to see the world through Baltic eyes.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Line Up \n\n\n\nVirtual Screenings Line Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor program announcements\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates\, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation\, American Latvian Association\, Edhard Corporation\, Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ)\, Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York\, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia\, Baltic Film Media and Arts School at Tallinn University\, Narbutas\, and Sondra Litvatytė.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2025-new-york-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue (at 38th Street)\, New York
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival\, In person & virtual
DESCRIPTION:In-person screenings: February 27 – March 1\, Emerson Paramount Center  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a wonderful weekend of film screenings\, engaging talks\, and Q&A sessions with award-winning filmmakers from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. EANC is a proud supporter of the Boston Baltic Film Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival opens with a Meet the Filmmakers panel discussion and a feature presentation of the Estonian film Fränk\, followed by our Opening Night Reception—an opportunity to meet\, mingle\, and continue the conversation with filmmakers and fellow guests.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the full festival line-up here: Event Schedule — Boston Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual screenings (different films): March 2 – 23. This year´s virtual screenings are accessible across the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: info@bostonbalticfilm.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-5/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, Bright Family Screening Room\, 559 Washington St.\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival continues in March with an excellent array of film selections for its virtual festival. This year\, the main virtual line-up can be accessed across the United States and Canada\, with three bonus selections available in the U.S.  \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to support the 8th Annual BBFF\, as well as one of the presented documentaries\, The Story of the Baltic University\, by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the full line-up and buy passes here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2026-boston-baltic-film-festival-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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