BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EstoSite X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260108T012026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T005358Z UID:13110-1772064000-1772409599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:ESTOSKI 2026 DESCRIPTION:With 2026 finally here\, snowy days and alpine nights are just around the corner! The Estonian American Amateur Athletes invite you to the 62nd Annual ESTO Ski Trip. This year’s event calls participants to Mont Tremblant\, Quebec\, Canada\, where Estonians from all around\, plus their friends and family\, will convene for community\, culture and sport! EANC is a proud sponsor of this event. \n\n\n\nRegistration is officially open for the following: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Downhill Race\n\n\n\nRegister for XC Fun Race\n\n\n\nRegister for Awards Party \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease review the details below for more updates…or you can always check out the event page! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary Snapshot & Registration Links \n\n\n\nFull details of the weekend’s schedule can be found on our event page. Registration or tickets to an event are not required unless otherwise noted. As always\, aitäh to our sponsors for making this special weekend possible: Eesti Üliõpilaste Toetusfond\, Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas\, Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides\, & Eesti Abistamiskomitee USAs. \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26th \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Welcome Meetup | 7:00PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27th \n\n\n\nDownhill Race | 10:00AM @ Nansen’s Pitch – Registration Required \n\n\n\nLunch Block  | 11:30PM – 1:30PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nEAAA Après Ski | 4:00PM – 7:00PM @ Fat Mardi’s \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28th \n\n\n\nXC Fun Race | 10:00AM @ 309 chemin Claude-Léfèbvre – Registration Required \n\n\n\nFamily Waterpark Meetup | 1:30PM @ brind’O Aquaclub \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Group Photo | 4:30PM @ Behind Sommet Des Neiges Hotel \n\n\n\nESTO Ski Awards Party | 7:00PM @ Expedition Room – Camp de Base – Tickets Required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotes from the Organizer:\n\n\n\nLodging & Lift Tickets \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t booked your accommodations yet\, be sure to do so as soon as possible and take advantage of our discounted group lodging & lift ticket rates [20–40% off regular rack rates]. \n\n\n\nTo make a reservation\, simply call the toll-free number 1-877-966-6873 and identify yourself as part of the Estonian Ski Club to access our group rates. Our Group Booking Code for all properties is 2PB1PO. See attachment for details on rates & lift ticket prices. \n\n\n\nPlease note: discounted lift tickets must be tied to a sponsored hotel reservation. If you are staying in an Airbnb or with friends and call only to book lift tickets\, you may be turned away. To work around this\, you can ask friends who are staying in one of the sponsored hotels to help reserve your lift tickets. \n\n\n\nYou’ll find full daily details on our dedicated event page\, along with extra perks like a discounted ESTO Spa Day at Auberge & Nordic Spa Beaux Rêves. As always\, please don’t hesitate to email @ESTO Ski Trip Team with any questions or concerns. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estoski-2026/ LOCATION:Mont Tremblant Village\, Quebec\, CA CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/estoski2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Spordiliit USAs":MAILTO:estoskidays@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260102T061204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T153343Z UID:13089-1772150400-1774310399@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/unnamed-34.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260223T035555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T035730Z UID:13527-1772305200-1772305200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Estonian Independence: San Francisco area DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 108th anniversary of Estonian independence in San Francisco on Saturday\, February 28! The event is co-hosted the San Francisco Estonian Society and Korp!Vironia USA Koondis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\nDr. Maarja Merivoo-Parro is a public intellectual dedicated to exploring the history of mentality at the crossroads of culture and politics. She is a Fulbright scholar and Marie Curie fellow with extensive field work experience among Estonian communities from Abkhazia to Australia. Her most recent book received the Best European Learning Material Award BELMA at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair. Dr. Merivoo-Parro also bridges academia and society through documentary films\, television and radio programs. In 2026\, she is serving as Visiting Scholar at Stanford University. \n\n\n\nDr. Indrek Sarap is an active duty army officer of the Estonian Defence Forces with 25 years of experience in various command and staff positions\, including deployments to Afghanistan in 2006 and Mali in 2013-2014. Indrek is an honour graduate of the Baltic Defence College and has a masters degree from the Estonian Military Academy. Indrek continues his research in military decision-making as a visiting scholar at Stanford University (CISAC) and as part of the Future of the Decision-Making project. \n\n\n\nWe also welcome ESTONIAN HONORARY CONSUL IN SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTINE MORGAN\, partner in intellectual property law at Reed Smith. THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTONIAN COMMUNITY CHOIR will also perform. \n\n\n\nA FESTIVE RECEPTION precedes the program\, with COFFEE AND DESSERT to follow – join us for a spread of savory bites\, dessert and coffee\, a raffle\, and socializing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets at the link – $35 in advance/$40 door \n\n\n\nAll tickets include Estonian Society membership this year! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-estonian-independence-san-francisco-area/ LOCATION:Latvian Hall\, 425 Hoffman Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/634992945_1317061243792920_9192932861543797089_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260204T045107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T050049Z UID:13415-1772380800-1772380800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration: Southern Florida DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited!\n\n\n\nThe Estonian National Association of Southern Florida invites you to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia! \n\n\n\nJoin us at Finland House\, on Sunday\, March 1st at 4 pm. Together\, we will celebrate our ethnic pride\, freedom\, and our lasting Estonian spirit wherever we find ourselves. Come enjoy friendship and Estonian delicacies. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComplimentary glass of wine or beer for early arrivals \n\n\n\nHors d’oeuvres\, Bar (cash only) \n\n\n\nProgram begins at 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nGuest speaker: Congressional liaison Karl-Gerhard Lille \n\n\n\nEha Urbsalu intorduces her new film Etude of Life. \n\n\n\nMusical performance by pianist David Duebendorfer \n\n\n\nDinner: Traditional Estonian buffet\, coffee\, dessert \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOlete oodatud!\n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi 108. iseseisvuspäeva tähistamisele! \n\n\n\nTulgem kokku\, et tähistada meie rahvust\, vabadust ja kestvat Eesti vaimu – ükskõik kus me ka ei viibiks\, ning nautida sõprust ja eesti toitu. \n\n\n\nPühapäeval\, 1. märtsil 2026 \n\n\n\nkell 16.00 – Kogunemine ja vastuvõtt \n\n\n\nVarakult saabujatele tasuta klaas veini või õlut. \n\n\n\nValik maitsvaid suupisteid. \n\n\n\nAvatud baar\, vôimalik maksta ainult sularahas! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nkell 17:00 – Programm \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKülaliskôneleja – kongressi kattev poliitkanôunik Karl-Gerhard Lille \n\n\n\nEha Urbsalu tutvustab ja näitab klippe oma uuest filmist “Etude of Life” \n\n\n\nMuusikalisi vahepalasid esitab pianist David Duebendorfer \n\n\n\nÕhtusöök: Külmlaud maitsvate Eesti toitudega \n\n\n\nJärgneb kohv\, tee ja magustoit \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPileteid saab osta kas läbi Zelle: floridaeesti@gmail.com \n\n\n\nvôi Square: https://estonian-national-association-of-sf.square.site/ \n\n\n\nvõi saatke tšekk ENAOSF-le aadressil: 148 Parey Island Pl\, Jupiter\, FL 33458. \n\n\n\nPalume kôik piletid osta hiljemalt 24.veebruariks! \n\n\n\nUksel piletimüüki ei toimu. \n\n\n\nTäname! Peatse kohtumiseni! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-southern-florida/ LOCATION:Finland House\, 301 W Central Blvd\, Lantana\, Florida\, 33462 CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/southern-florida-ev108.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="L%C3%B5una Florida Eesti Selts / Estonian National Association of Southern Florida":MAILTO:floridaeesti@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260302T172131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172822Z UID:13640-1772409600-1774310399@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:New York CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_2-3-2026_114651_bostonbalticfilm.festivee.com_-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260313T023841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T024707Z UID:13719-1773273600-1776988799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Call for Candidates to the XXIV Estonian American National COuncil DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for candidacy to the XXIV Estonian American National Council. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council (EANC / Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides\, ERKÜ) is a nationally elected body of volunteers\, and its strength comes from the participation and engagement of our community. \n\n\n\nIf you are an Estonian American interested in sharing your experience\, representing your fellow Estonian Americans\, and making a meaningful impact\, consider a run for the Estonian American National Council (Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides\, ERKÜ). \n\n\n\nEligible candidates must be Estonian by descent\, or a family member of such an individual\, or a resident member of the Estonian American community through family relations. Eligible candidates must be legal residents of the United States and must be at least 21 years old. \n\n\n\nApplication forms\, instructions and further information can be obtained from the EANC website\, www.estosite.org; from the Election Committee co-chairs Lya Karm and Maria Pedak-Kari (EANC2026election@estosite.org)\, or by writing to EANC at erku@estosite.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCouncil members come from across the United States and represent many generations and walks of life within the Estonian diaspora. We believe the Council is strongest when it reflects this diversity of perspectives—across geography\, generations\, professions\, and experiences—because each voice contributes to the shared goal of serving the Estonian American community.Since 1952\, the Council has worked to help preserve Estonian heritage\, strengthen cultural ties and support the Estonian community in the United States\, and to advocate for the interests of Estonian Americans and a free and secure\, democratic Estonia. \n\n\n\nServing on the Council is an opportunity to contribute your ideas\, experience\, and energy to the future of our community. We encourage members of the Estonian American community to consider becoming candidates and helping shape the next chapter of this work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCouncil members are elected for a four-year term. Council size may vary from 20 – 50 members\, depending on the number of candidates. The Council meets at least once a year\, usually in Fall\, to review past activities and to vote on the upcoming year’s budget and activity plan. Council members are invited to serve on a number of committees or initiatives during their term. \n\n\n\nThe Council’s mission is to help preserve\, support\, and promote Estonian cultural heritage; to foster ties with and to represent the interests of Estonian Americans and their organizations; and to stand for Estonian American interests and those of a democratic and free Estonia. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/call-for-candidates-to-the-xxiv-estonian-american-national-council/ LOCATION:New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/photo-filled-EANC-logoletters.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EANC XXIV Council Election Committee%2C 2026":MAILTO:eanc2026election@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260321T035041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T040216Z UID:13746-1773619200-1778025599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Application Period for Global Estonian Youth Envoys Summer School in Estonia DESCRIPTION:Be a global citizen\, but stay Estonian! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Global Estonian Youth Envoys Summer School in Estonia runs from July 26 – August 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\nThe world is changing\, and Estonia with it. We invite you to spend a week seeing and experiencing Estonia’s life and character for yourself — its beauty and its challenges. In doing so\, you can become an Estonian youth envoy abroad\, knowing the country first-hand\, introducing it to others\, and opening up avenues for cooperation with Estonia. You will also gain an overview of work and study opportunities in Estonia. \n\n\n\nWhat awaits you? \n\n\n\nHow does the Estonian state function?We will visit the country’s most important institutions and meet the people who lead the state and shape foreign and security policy every day. \n\n\n\nHow is the country defended when necessary? The Defence Forces will give us a glimpse into their daily life. \n\n\n\nStart-ups and unicorns. How is Estonia’s economy actually faring? Experts will share their insights. \n\n\n\nEstonian universities and the labour market. What if I wanted to come to Estonia to work or study…? You will hear about study opportunities at universities and visit companies. \n\n\n\nE-state and the AI leap. Is Estonia still a “tiger” — and should it be? \n\n\n\nFrom the wonderful music of Arvo Pärt to Seto leelo singing and the smoke sauna\, to the Krulli quarter (come and see where Krulli is\, if you don’t know) \n\n\n\nAnd finally…If you ever feel like simply talking about life and Estonia with someone\, this is the place — by the campfire\, on a bog hike\, or simply out on a stroll. \n\n\n\nWho are we looking for? \n\n\n\nYou can apply to the summer school if you are aged 18–30\, have Estonian roots\, and were born abroad and/or have lived outside Estonia for at least five years. The programme is in Estonian\, but we will accommodate the need for English interpretation where possible. \n\n\n\nWhat costs are covered by the programme? \n\n\n\nAccommodation in Tallinn (single room)Accommodation outside Tallinn (shared rooms)Breakfast at the hotel and lunches and dinners according to the programmeEvents and transport within EstoniaReturn flights to Tallinn if necessary (in accordance with European Union limits) \n\n\n\nApplication \n\n\n\nSend your CV\, completed application form and a free-form essay of up to one page on the topic “My Estonia” in Estonian or English to suvekool@mfa.ee by May 5th at the latest. \n\n\n\nFurther details are available here — please make sure to read them before applying. \n\n\n\nOrganizers: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/application-period-for-global-etsonian-youth-envoys-summer-school-in-estonia/ LOCATION:New York CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Opportunities,Youth Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/noorte-suvekool.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260102T061526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T160013Z UID:13094-1773648000-1773853200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:BALTIC ADVOCACY DAYS 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) hosts the 9th annual Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, D.C.\, from March 16 – 18\, 2026. During Advocacy Days\, Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics meet with their congressional offices to support strengthening the U.S.–Baltic security relationship and curbing Russian aggression. Advocacy Days is not only an opportunity to inform congressional offices about the importance of Baltic security issues\, but also a celebration of the Baltic diaspora and the policy stakeholders in Washington who work to build a strong U.S.–Baltic relationship. \n\n\n\nNo advocacy experience is required to take part in Advocacy Days. Before meetings\, participants will have the opportunity to join panel discussions and briefings on the most pertinent security issues in the Baltic region. Participants are also invited to receptions and networking opportunities that bring together our communities and celebrate Baltic culture. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here for the 2026 Baltic Advocacy Days (in-person advocacy) \n\n\n\nSign up for the Baltic Call to Action Unit here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for the Baltic Call to Action Unit for the latest advocacy updates. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you all to Washington! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy attend? Make Your Voice Count\n\n\n\nThe most proven way to create political change is to meet with Congressional offices in Washington. JBANC provides the information and organizes the meetings. The only thing we require is your participation! \n\n\n\n\nMeet one-on-one with your congressional representatives to highlight the strategic importance of Baltic security and advocate for a strong U.S.–Baltic partnership in countering Russian aggression.\n\n\n\nConnect with Latvians\, Estonians\, and Lithuanians who share a commitment to Baltic security and strengthening transatlantic ties through coordinated advocacy.\n\n\n\nCelebrate the Baltic diaspora alongside policymakers and stakeholders in Washington who are actively engaged in building and sustaining a resilient U.S.–Baltic relationship.\n\n\n\n\nNo experience? No Problem\n\n\n\nNo prior advocacy experience is required to take part in Advocacy Days.  JBANC provides guidance and support throughout the entire process. \n\n\n\n\nPre-Meeting Policy Education: Expert-led sessions prepare participants with context on the most critical Baltic security topics.\n\n\n\nDetailed Briefing Materials: Participants receive concise briefing papers to ensure they are well prepared and aligned on key messages.\n\n\n\nIn- Meeting Expert Support: Each meeting is supported by a subject-matter expert who helps guide the discussion and reinforce key policy priorities.\n\n\n\n\nAdvocacy Days Agenda\n\n\n\nDay 1 focuses on learning and networking\, while Days 2 and 3 center on direct engagement with congressional leaders. \n\n\n\n\nDay 1 – Learning and Networking: Panel discussions\, training sessions\, and networking opportunities with Washington\, D.C.–based stakeholders and fellow advocates\, designed to prepare participants for effective congressional engagement.\n\n\n\nDays 2 & 3 – Direct Advocacy: Structured meetings with congressional offices and advocacy-focused receptions centered on Baltic security.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, training and reception locations are typically confirmed approximately two weeks before Advocacy Days\, and meetings with congressional offices are finalized one week prior. Once confirmed\, detailed schedules are emailed to all participants. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nQuestions about Baltic Advocacy Days? We would love to hear from you. Email us at leeallen@jbanc.org. Attend a Baltic Advocacy Days Information Session. Next session is February 12 at 7pm ET. Register here for information session. \n\n\n\nWhat is required?\n\n\n\nParticipants in advocacy days must be physically present in Washington D.C. to partake in meetings with their Congressional office. We require participants to be available on March 17 at a minimum. \n\n\n\nOur office will work with your availability and schedule meetings accordingly during your time in Washington. \n\n\n\nleeallen@jbanc.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-days-2026/ LOCATION:Capitol HIll ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/71dbfba9-001b-47fa-be3b-9fbb00317abb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:leeallen@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260211T061320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T030454Z UID:13465-1775174400-1775433599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Cultural Days 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-cultural-days/ LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016 CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/eesti-kultuuripaevad-esireklaam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260401T012049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T012054Z UID:13757-1775174400-1775433599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Cultural Days 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-cultural-days-2026/ LOCATION:New York CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Eesti-Kultuurifond-NYis-logo_full_blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260402T015236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T015942Z UID:13770-1775673000-1775678400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Public Lecture: An Anomaly in the Realist World - Power of a Small Country DESCRIPTION:Stanford University and Vabamu Museum present this hybrid lecture \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\nAbout the event: Lithuania is a country with a millennia-long history and a very strongly developed sense of independence and statehood. Ever since Lithuania declared its independence in 1990\, a country of just 2.8 million has stood in support of freedom fighters everywhere. When Russia started the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022\, Lithuania became a model of support\, sending equipment\, taking in thousands of refugees\, and standing with Ukraine on the diplomatic front. It is no secret that if Putin were to shift his march of aggression westward\, the Baltic states\, and among them Lithuania\, could become a potential target. For realists in this world\, it is a natural flow of history: the strong do what they can\, and the weak suffer what they must. But it is clear that Lithuania is not preparing for demise; it shows that a small country can wield power that is not calculated in numbers of people\, square kilometres of territory\, or military divisions. In this lecture\, Gabrielius Landsbergis will explore what gives a small country its power. \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker: Gabrielius Landsbergis\, formerly the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Lithuania\, is the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Visiting Fellow at FSI\, effective September 15\, 2025. \n\n\n\nAs a Liautaud Fellow\, Landsbergis will be deeply enmeshed in the daily intellectual life of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, (FSI)\, with simultaneous affiliations with The Europe Center (TEC)\, and the Center on Democracy\, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). \n\n\n\nPrior to his appointment at Stanford\, Landsbergis served as the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Previously\, he was the chairman of the Homeland Union Party while concurrently a member of the Lithuanian Parliament. Before assuming these roles\, Landsbergis was also a member of the European Parliament and began his career as a diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. \n\n\n\nLandsbergis’ tenure serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs was defined by a value-based approach to foreign policy. During his time in office\, he cemented deepening transatlantic relations\, sustained support for Ukraine\, and the elevation of global partnerships as strategic pillars of Lithuania’s foreign policy. \n\n\n\n All CISAC events are scheduled using the Pacific Time Zone. \n\n\n\nNo filming or recording without express permission from speaker. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/public-lecture-an-anomaly-in-the-realist-world-power-of-a-small-country/ LOCATION:Bechtel Conference Center\, Encina Hall\, 616 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-at-Standord-Landsbergis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260414T215646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T220441Z UID:13793-1776367800-1776371400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Lecture: Energia\, AI ja julgeolek DESCRIPTION:NY Eesti Haridusselts ja noortejuhatus kutsuvad teid Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli loengule: \n\n\n\n„Energia\, tehisintellekt ja julgeolek: milliseid insenere vajab uuenev maailm ja mida Eesti selleks teeb“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElinor Toming\, TalTechi Arengufondi büroo juhataja\, tutvustab võimalusi välismaalastele õppimiseks Eestis. \n\n\n\n(Loeng toimub eesti keeles) \n\n\n\nMeil on õnn elada hetkes\, milles muutuvad ühekorraga nii majanduslikud\, tehnoloogilised kui ka geopoliitilised süsteemid. Teisisõnu on tegemist radikaalse paradigma muutusega\, kus tehisaru ei ole enam üks paljudest järjekordsetest uutest tehnoloogiatest vaid vältimatult realiseeruv kõikehõlmav infrastruktuur. \n\n\n\nTehisaru ei kasvata majandust iseenesest. Selle muudavad väärtuseks inimesed\, kes oskavad seda siduda energiasüsteemide\, tootmise\, kaitse\, taristu ja teiste keeruliste füüsiliste ning reguleeritud süsteemidega. Selle töö teevad päriselus ära insenerid\, kelle roll maailmas muutub üha olulisemaks. \n\n\n\nTallinna Tehnikaülikooli strateegilise juhtimise ja rahvusvahelise äri külalislektor Ergo Metsla räägib oma ettekandes\, milliseid oskuseid uuenev maailm vajab. Juttu tuleb tehisintellekti mõjust\, Eesti digiriigi järgmise arenguhüppe võimalustest ning riskist Euroopa võib AI arengus maha jääda. Lisaks ka sellest\, mida Eesti peab kohe ja lähiaastatel tegema\, et mitte rongist maha jääda ning milline on tehnikaülikooli roll selles ning mis samme on ülikool teinud. \n\n\n\nTalTechi Arengufondi büroo juhataja Elinor Toming tutvustab võimalusi välismaalastele (seal hulgas erisused väliseestlastele) õppimiseks Eestis. Millised on variandid – semester\, aasta või täisõpe –\, milline on rahaline pühendumus ning milliseid stipendiume ja toetusi on võimalik taotleda. Samuti avab Elinor\, kuidas on TalTech seotud ettevõtluse ja kiiresti arenevate tehnoloogiavaldkondadega\, pakkudes praktilist ja rahvusvahelist õpikogemust. Ettekandes saab ülevaate ka sellest\, millist väärtust annab Eestis õppimine nii karjäärivõimaluste kui ka sidemete loomise vaates. \n\n\n\nArengufondi kaudu on võimalus TalTech üliõpilastel kandideerida erasektori stipendiumitele. Viimase nelja aastaga on antud välja ligi 900 stipendiumi pea 2 miljoni euro väärtuses. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-energia-ai-ja-julgeolek/ LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016 CATEGORIES:Education,Opportunities,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TTU-NYEHS.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Yorgi Eesti Haridusselts":MAILTO:info@estonianhousenewyork.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260321T041103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T041222Z UID:13750-1778140800-1778173200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Preliminary List of Candidates to EANC's XXIV Announced DESCRIPTION:Estonian Americans interested in joining the Estonian American National Council can apply to be a candidate by submitting their completed application to eanc2026elections@estosite.org no later than April 23rd. \n\n\n\nRead more about the Estonian American National Council and how to get involved here. \n\n\n\n\nDownload application here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/preliminary-list-of-candidates-to-eancs-xxiv-announced/ LOCATION:New York CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Logo-Square.svg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides/Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260102T060222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T041322Z UID:13081-1780704000-1780790399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Connecticut Estonian Society 75+1 Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/connecticut-estonian-society-751-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:New York CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-10.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T235959 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20251220T190444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T033246Z UID:13029-1782432000-1782691199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:LEP2026 - West Coast Estonian Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad 2026\n\n\n\nThis summer\, we invite you to join us in San Francisco for the West Coast Estonian Days! \n\n\n\nA celebration of culture and the ways it connects us \n\n\n\nWhat brings us together\, across generations and across distances? Our theme is “Kultuur hoiab meid” or “Carried by Culture.” Culture is the braid of strands that come together – music\, dance\, language\, community\, history\, and resilience – to which we all bring our own ideas\, experiences\, and sensibilities\, but still are held together and sustained by what we share. \n\n\n\nWelcome to new friends and old \n\n\n\nFor over 70 years\, the festival has brought us together – especially from the Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, Portland\, Seattle\, and Vancouver Estonian communities – to sing\, dance\, and share our love for Estonian culture and language.  Next year\, we invite Estonians\, Estonian-Americans\, and friends of Estonia based anywhere in the world to join us in the City by the Bay for a meeting to celebrate the innovative and resilient spirit that unites us across generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPROGRAM: \n\n\n\nSaturday | Rahvapidu in beautiful Marin County\, an outdoor laulu-\, tantsu-\, ja külapidu in honor of Jaanipäev with a European village feel\, for the whole family. \n\n\n\nSunday | Estonians cherish our language a living vehicle for arts and culture. The Festival of Words explores this through a variety of performances and activities. We will also share our culture with the local public at Union Square in a showcase of Estonian song and dance. We’ll close LEP2026 with an elegant Gala Evening\, including dinner\, special performances\, dancing\, and socializing. \n\n\n\nDaily | Late evening pub nights (salakõrts)\, exhibits\, opportunities for special meetings and gatherings\, and kids’ activities! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEP Festival Pass now on sale!\n\n\n\nThe LEP Festival Pass is now on sale – and from now through the end of February\, it is available at a discount. \n\n\n\nThe pass will give you entrance to all events at the West Coast Estonian Days from Friday\, June 28 to Sunday\, June 30 – three fully packed days of song\, dance\, film\, talks\, networking\, workshops\, exhibits\, the opening reception\, folk festival\, and more in San Francisco. \n\n\n\n(The only exceptions are noted at the link – the Gala Concert is a separate ticket that we look forward to sharing more about in upcoming days. Transportation to the folk festival is also sold separately.) \n\n\n\nExplore our brochure and look for announcements about our special guests in the coming days and weeks. As organizers\, we are dedicated to bringing you an event that will feed you and connect you\, with as many experiences as we can offer – we hope you will take advantage of this best price and join us in San Francisco. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRE-EVENTS! \n\n\n\nThursday | Before the festival opens\, join us for a film showing at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. \n\n\n\nFriday | We’ll host a Resilience Conference\, a forum for hot topics and business networking before an Opening Reception on the 36th floor of the Grand Hyatt. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOST-ATTRACTIONS \n\n\n\nMonday | After the festival\, stay to enjoy a Wine Country Tour and the natural beauty and wine-tasting opportunities in the area of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE TO STAY \n\n\n\nIntroducing our festival accommodations. Located in the heart of the city on Union Square\, the Grand Hyatt is the perfect jumping-off point for exploring San Francisco’s top attractions. Organizers are pleased to be able to offer a special rate starting at $174 during the festival. Take a virtual tour. \n\n\n\n\nBook your accommodations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is your festival! Have an activity\, idea\, or connection to bring to the festival? Let us know! \n\n\n\nSingers and dancers – we hope you will join us! If you are not yet in touch\, please contact us for more information about performing opportunities. \n\n\n\nVolunteer – Send us a message or join our WhatsApp group to get involved! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lep2026-west-coast-estonian-days-2026/ LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LEP-2026-banner-udu.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T153536 CREATED:20260102T060607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T225600Z UID:13085-1786176000-1786899600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Scouting and Guiding International Jamboree in USA DESCRIPTION:Kutse Suurlaagrisse! \n\n\n\nHellakesed\, hundud\, gaidid\, skaudid\, juhid! Meil on hea meel kutsuda teid Järvemetsa 70. sünnipäeva ja suurlaagri tähistamisele 2026. suvel! \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to invite you to this year’s Estonian Girl Guides and Boy Scouts Jamboree in celebration of Järvemetsa’s 70th Anniversary! We’re expecting a big turnout\, with friends from across the USA\, Eesti & Canada – including familiar faces from over the years\, and plenty of new friends to meet! \n\n\n\nWe hope YOU will be there! \n\n\n\nThis year’s camp name\, Ajakaja\, is coincidentally [but fittingly] a palindrome\, symbolizing the “echo of time.” \n\n\n\nAjakaja calls on us to honor our history\, celebrate enduring traditions\, and recognize the legacy carried forward by every generation of gaidid & skaudid. \n\n\n\n As the years pass\, the spirit of guiding and scouting endures\, echoing across time. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-scouting-guiding-international-jamboree-in-usa-2026/ LOCATION:Järvemetsa\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, NJ\, 08527\, United States CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Scouting,Sports,Youth Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/651193082_34943096955274550_3979503029802449014_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting USA & Estonian Girl Guide Association%2C USA (ESM USAs%2C EGM USAs)":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR