Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir 2024 Tour of East Coast
2024-02-01 07:00 - 2024-02-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | Illinois
Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Photo: Kaupo Kikkas

The Estonian American National Council is proud to partner with the Grammy-Award winning vocal ensemble Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste as they embark on their 2024 Tour of the East Coast.

The EPCC concerts are scheduled for February 1 – 8, 2024 at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York, St. Paul’s Basilica in Toronto, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown – Washington, DC, and the Episcopal Cathedral in Philadelphia.

The performance repertoires includes works by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, recently named the second most-performed living composer in the world.

See the concert program below.

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EPCC Concert – New York City

February 1st, 8 p.m.

Saint Ignatius Loyola Church 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028

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Use the code ESTO15 for a 15% discount (St. Ignatius Loyola concert only)

EPCC Concert – Toronto

February 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Basilica83 Powers Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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EPCC Concert – Washington, DC. (Georgetown)

February 6th, 7 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church3240 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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>> FAQ for Concert at St. John´s Episcopal, Georgetown

EPCC Concert – Philadelphia

February 8th, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral19 S 38th St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

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North American Tour 2024 Repertoire

Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumBenedictus es Domine

Arvo PärtMagnificat

Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumAve Maria

Arvo PärtNunc dimittisThe Deer’s Cry

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina PalestrinaMotet Hodie Christus natus est

Arvo PärtDopo la vittoria

Giovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumLaudate Dominum

Arvo PärtParts from Kanon Pokajanen:KontakionIkosPrayer after Kanon

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber ChoirConductor Tõnu Kaljuste

Press Releases & Articles

Read more about the partnership between Estonian American National Council and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir:EPCC & EANC Press release (English)

Loe rohkem Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoori ja Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides partnerlusest: EFK ja ERKÜ Pressiteade (Eesti keeles)

EANC Hendrik Visnapuu Literature and Culture Award Ceremony
2024-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Eesti Kirjanike Maja, Harju tnv 1, Tallinn, Estonia
EANC, along with partners Estonian Writers Union and Luunja Municipality, look forward to presenting the 2024 Henrik Visnapuu Award on February 2nd. Keep your eye our for the announcement of the 2024 laureate on January 2, the anniversary of Visnapuu’s birth.

The ceremony and event will be held in person as well as live-streamed, and will recorded for later viewing, as well.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour: Washington, DC (Georgetown)
2024-02-06 12:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church,, 3240 O St NW, Washington, DC, 20007
EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America.

For more information about EPCC, their repertoire, their home country, and where to buy tickets, click here .

Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour: Philadelphia
2024-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Episcopal Cathedral, 19 South 38th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Foto: Kaupo Kikkas

EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America.

For more information about EPCC, their repertoire, their home country, and where to buy tickets, click here .

EV106! Estonian Independence Day Celebration in Connecticut
2024-02-17 15:00 | Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, Connecticut, 06037, United States
The Connecticut Estonian Society invites fellow Estonians, friends, and supporters to join them in celebration of the anniversary of Estonian Independence (Feb. 24, 1918).

We´ll greet you all with a light reception, followed by an Independence Day program. We welcome guest speaker Margus Särglepp, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

The short program will feature Dr. Hando Nahkur, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and performances in more than eighteen countries worldwide, Hando Nahkur spent some of his years of studies at Yale in CT, and we welcome him home.

For dancing and entertainment we welcome back DJ Kristjan Karu. See you on the dance floor!

Raffle, cash bar, surprise guests and dear friends!

The event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine.

The full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, chicken, kielbasa, and more. For dessert, we have homemade Kringel.

Tickets: Adults, $65, young people, $55, children 12-3 -$30, and little kids, free.

Please RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer, Margus Laan. Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there.

Connecticuti Eesti Selts ootab kaasmaalasi, tuttavaid ja toetajaid koos tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 106.aastapäeva.

Kohtume taas Baltic Restaurant saalis New Britaini linnas.

Meil on suur au tervitada aktuse peakõnelejat Eesti Saatkonna asejuht Margus Särglepp. Kava jätkab muusikalise programmiga, esinejaks on pianist Hando Nahkur. Hando on maailma tipppianistide seas ning on kontserteerinud 18 riigis üle ilma.

Õhtumuusikat mängib DK Kristjan Karu ning loodame teid kõik kohtuda tantsupõrandal! Õhtusüügiks rikkalik buffet Balti stiilis toitudest.

Baar on avatud. Loos. Üllatused. Sõbrad, vanad ja uued.

Palun andke hiljemalt 12. veebruariks teada oma kavatsusest osaleda seltsi laekurile, Margus Laan.

Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220.

Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!

Connecticut Estonian Independence Day Celebration
2024-02-17 15:00 - 21:00 | Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, Connecticut, 06037, United States
Eesti Vabariigi 196. Aastapäeva tähistamine

The Connecticut Estonian Society’s Estonian Independence Day celebration will occur on Saturday, February 17th, at 3:00 PM. The event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant, 237 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine.

CES is honored to welcome this years guest speaker, Mr. Margus Särglepp, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The short program will feature a performance by Dr. Hando Nahkur, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Hando is internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and has concertized in more than eighteen countries worldwide.

The program may well include a few other local performers, and our traditional raffle with quality prizes. The evening´s DJ music for listening and dancing is provided by Kristjan Karu.

The full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, chicken, kielbasa, and more. For dessert, we have homemade Kringel.

Tickets are Adults-$65, young people-$55, children 12-3 ($30), little kids – free (Please see RSVP form below). Please RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer, Margus Laan.

Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan, 3 Russell Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517), with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!

Film & Concert Night w/ Mart Sander & Triin Lellep at NY Estonian House
2024-02-17 16:30 - 17:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016
Estonian stars of stage and film Mart Sander and Triin Lellep bring a double feature of Estonian culture and entertainment. Come for the screening, stay for the show!

Advance screening of “Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure.”

The official American premiere will take place on February 24th at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, NC. Come to find out how this film made it into the Guiness Book of World Records. Run-time is 1h 38 minutes, and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Begins at 4:30 pm; tickets for the film are $10 at the door.

Concert: “Tallinn, Broadway, Hollywood”

Featuring Mart Sander and Triin Lellep, who will be performing beloved melodies from Estonian legend Raimond Valgre’s catalog; as well as A.L. Webber and Edith Piaf’s repertoire. They will also perform some well-known Broadway and Hollywood film songs. Tickets for the concert are $25 at the door.

Discounted tickets for both events are $30 at the door.

Estonian House Bar and kitchen open 4-11pm.

After the concert, Mart Sander invites you all to the bar for one of his legendary jam sessions.

Baar ja köök avatud 16:00 – 23:00.

Kell 16:30 (Ernst Jaaksoni saalis) on teil ainukordne võimalus näha filmi “Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure,” mis jõudis Guinnessi rekordite raamatusse ning mille ametlik Ameerika esilinastus toimub Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeval, Nevermore Film Festivalil Durham, NC. Film kestab 1:38 ning peale filmi toimub ka Q&A. Filmi pilet on $10 uksel.

Kell 18:30 toimub meie suures saalis kontsert “Tallinn, Broadway, Hollywood”. Esitlusele tulevad armastatud meloodiad nii Raimond Valgre kataloogist kui ka A. L. Webber, Edith Piafi repertuaarist. Lisaks ka mõned tuntud Broadway kui ka Hollywoodi laulud. Kontserdi pilet $25 uksel.

Mõlema ürituse sooduspilet $30 uksel.

Peale kontserdi kutsub Mart Sander teid kõiki alla baari legendaarsele “jam sessionile”.

Estonian Independence Day
2024-02-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Illinois
photo: www.riigikogu.ee

Happy Estonian Independence Day!

Head Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva!

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Remarks on the 106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia

Dear fellow Estonians, dear friends,

The 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.

Whereas 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.

So 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.

It 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.

As 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.

In 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.

To 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.

As 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.

We at the Estonian American National Council urge you to celebrate the day and share the gift.

Elagu Eesti!

Mai-Liis Bartling

president

Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides tervitus Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul

Kallid sõbrad!

Vabariigi aastapäeva tähistades pühitseme oma rahva lugu

24. veebruari tähtsust teab iga eestlane. 106 aastat tagasi kuulutas Eesti “Manifestiga kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele” välja oma iseseisvuse.

Rahvuslikult 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.

Kui 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.

Täna 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.

Kindlasti 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.

Eestlastena 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.

Teema 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.

Ameerika 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.

Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides esinduskogu kutsub kõiki üles seda päeva tähistama ja seda kingitust jagama.

Elagu Eesti!

Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul

Mai-Liis Bartling

ERKÜ president

Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25
2024-02-24 00:00 - 2024-02-25 23:59 | Illinois
A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit

Dear Friend of the Baltics,

Feb. 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.

In 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.

We 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:

CA – 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/

Please check local times and locations. Bring your family members, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine!

Aitäh, paldies, ačiū, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee

Along 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.

ALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes.

Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia
2024-02-24 00:00 - 2024-04-03 23:59 | Illinois
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia.

The aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture, language, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks.

The stipend application deadline is April 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time).

The stipend consists of two parts:

a basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;

if necessary, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.

The basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks).

Who can apply?

A person of Estonian origin, 18-35 years of age, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;

… and who has completed higher or vocational education, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.

The stipend application deadline is April 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time).

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the address taotlused@estdev.ee by the deadline.

Counseling: if you want to participate, but you don’t know where to start, send a motivation letter to the e-mail diaspora@mfa.ee

All questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee

For more information in English download the document here.

For more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here.

Global Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia

Boston Baltic Film Festival
2024-03-01 17:00 - 2024-03-03 20:50 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
In person and Virtual film festival

Boston, 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.

The line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org,

Tickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5, 2024.

The 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.

Boston Baltic Film Festival Opening Night & Opening Reception
2024-03-01 21:00 - 23:30 | Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington St Boston, MA 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
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.

Opening day events:

A Panel Discussion with the filmmakers,

Screening of The Invisible Flight,

Opening Receiption @ “Fajitas & ‘Ritas” 25 West Street, Boston, MA

Join us for three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in movie magic!

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.

The line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org,

Tickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5, 2024.

The 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.

THE INVISIBLE FIGHT /Estonia

Our 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.

“EVERYTHING COOL IS BANNED IN THE SOVIET UNION”Rafael/The Invisible Fight

“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

Sneak Preview: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms @ Boston Baltic Film Festival
2024-03-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
EANC is proud to help present the long-awaited documentary The Paradox of Seabrook Farms will be shown as part of the 6th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) at the Emerson Paramount Theater Center in downtown Boston. The in-person festival runs March 1-3, followed by a two-week virtual festival. (Please note that the Seabrook film will not be available virtually at this time.)Film-maker Helga Merits will be present to introduce the film and for an introductory talk, where she will also take audience. On Friday, March 1 she will also be participating with other filmmakers on a panel discussion about the Baltic film industry.

EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary, and welcomes its addition to the line-up of events marking 80 years since the 1944 Mass Flight of Refugees, a tragic time in history when 80,000 Estonians were forced to flee their beloved homeland to escape the terror of Soviet occupiers. Documentaries such as ‘The Paradox of Seabrook Farms: Shattered Dreams, Restored Hopes’ are important vehicles for keeping the historical record straight.

Boston Baltic Film Festival (virtual)
2024-03-04 00:00 - 2024-03-18 23:59 | Illinois
Following a successful in-person weekend of Baltic film at the Paramount Emerson Center in Boston, the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) organizers now bring to you two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-18, 2024. Documentaries, drama, mysteries, action, love stories, comedy…. get to know the Baltic soul. See what all the buzz is about!

EANC is a proud support of this event.

The full line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org

Tickets and passes for virtual screenings on sale now.

Box Office

The 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 The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit the BBFF homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

2024 ESTO SKI @ Mont-Tremblant
2024-03-07 11:00 - 2024-03-10 14:00 | Mont Tremblant Village, Quebec, CA
In its 70th anniversary year, Eesti Spordiliit USAs invites you to celebrate with sports all year long!

ESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant to celebrate its 60th ANNIVERSARY! Join us on the French-Canadian slopes from March 7th through March 10th, 2024.

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.The Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski weekend will feature our traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer, downhill & cross-country ski races, and an awards party.

We hope to see you in Canada!

IN FOCUS with EANC: Estonian Consular Services in the U.S. after Consulate Closures.
2024-03-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
IN FOCUS: Estonian Consular Services in the U.S. after Consulate Closures

The Estonian American National Council is hosting a follow-up virtual session on Thursday, March 7, beginning at 8 pm Eastern, to discuss important information regarding consular services upon the upcoming closing of the Estonian consulates in New York and San Francisco. The purpose of the session is to provide information about how consular and related services will be provided after the closures, including by the network of honorary consuls. (The session’s purpose is not to review the closure decision itself).

The session will cover:

Consular services available to Estonian Americans

Expected changes in how services will be provided due to the closures

The timeline for transition of services

Q & A

EANC is honored to welcome our four distinguished panelists – Deputy Chief of Mission Margus Särglepp (Estonian Embassy in Washington, DC), Consul General Maria Belovas (Consulate, San Francisco) , Consul, Acting Head of Mission Tarmo Punnik (Consulate, NYC), and Honorary Consul Jaak Treiman.

While some details of this transition are still being worked out, the Estonian American National Council looks forward to your participation in this opportunity to hear the latest information directly from representatives of the Estonian government, and to bring your questions about how this might impact you and other Estonian Americans.

After initial presentations by our panel members, there will be opportunity for Q and A. The session will be in both Estonian and English. Register here for the link. This is an extraordinary opportunity.

FOOKUSES: Eesti konsulaarteenused USA-s pärast konsulaadi sulgemist

Neljapäeval, 7. märtsil kell 20:00 – 21:30 (EST)

Ameerika Rahvuskomiteel Ühendriikides on heameel kutsuda Teid osalema neljapäeval, 7. märtsil, algusega kell 20.00 Idaranniku ajajärgi, virtuaalse järelistungil, kus arutatakse olulist infot konsulaarteenuste kohta seoses Eesti konsulaatide peatse sulgemisega New Yorgis ja San Franciscos. Infotunni eesmärk on anda teavet selle kohta, kuidas pärast sulgemist konsulaar- ja seonduvaid teenuseid osutatakse, sealhulgas aukonsulite võrgustiku poolt. (Istungj eesmärk ei ole sulgemisotsuse enda läbivaatamine). Peale meie kutsutud külaliste ettekandeid, on publikul võimalik esitada seotud küsimusi.

Infotund käsitleb:

• Konsularateenuste kättesaadavus Ameerikas olevate eestlastele

• Eeldatavad muudatused teenuste osutamises seoses sulgemisega

• Teenuste ülemineku ajakava

Paneelis osalevad neli lugupeetud külalist – Suursaatkonna esinduse juhataja asetäitja Margus Särglepp (Eesti saatkond Washingtonis), peakonsul Maria Belovas (konsulaat, San Francisco), konsul, esinduse juhi kohusetäitja Tarmo Punnik (konsulaat, NYC) ja aukonsul Jaak Treiman.

Kuigi mõned selle konsulaatide ülemineku üksikasjad on alles väljatöötamisel, ootab ERKÜ teie osalemist sellel heal võimalusel kuulda värskeimat teavet otse Eesti valitsuse esindajatelt ning esitada oma küsimused selle kohta, kuidas võimalikud muudatused puudutavad teid ja teisi eesti ameeriklased. Pärast meie paneeliliikmete esmaseid ettekandeid on võimalik esitada küsimusi. Virtuaalne programm viiakse läbi eesti ja inglise keeles. Registreerimine on nüüd avatud. (Registreerijatele saadetakse osalemiseks link.)

Think S*N*O*W! Esto Ski Weekend @ China Peak, CA
2024-03-08 00:00 - 2024-03-10 23:59 | China Peak Skiresort, 59265 Highway 168, Lakeshore, CA 9363, Lakeshore, California, 93634
China Peak has received 5 inches since yesterday(Jan 23), for a season total of 5 feet of snow! With China Peak’s new snow-making system, on top of this base, we are guaranteed to have an amazing weekend!As expected, rooms in the lodge are filling up fast, so we encourage everyone to claim their room ASAP. The online reservation system is working nicely. and you can book your room athttps://www.skichinapeak.com/the-inn-at-china-peak, or by calling (559) 233-1200 to book your room.Some of us will already be arriving on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you all there for what will be an amazing weekend!Think Snow!Heidi and Andres

Annual Meeting of the Estonian Archives in the U.S.
2024-03-16 11:00 | Estonian Archives, 607 E 7th Street, Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. New date to be determined. Member organizations and delegates reconvene in Lakewood, NJ for part 2 of its 2023 Annual Meeting.

The Estonian Archives in the U.S. are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Live Music & Dance Show "Dawn till Dusk" by Diina Tamm & Valev Laube
2024-03-23 18:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja/ New York Estonian House, 243 E 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016, United States
Join us for 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. Let’s embark on a journey through a year in life, experiencing mystic rituals, old and new folklore tunes, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity.

Directed by Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube, this folk-inspired contemporary performance will uncover aspects of Estonian culture that, though no longer celebrated daily, continue to influence our cultural legacy and ongoing evolution.

We welcome you to join us for this multisensory exploration of life’s cycles.

5 PM – Doors Open6 PM – Performance/Showtime7:15 PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs

Note: Suitable for Estonian speakers and non-Estonian speakers alike, great for audiences of all ages.

Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days
2024-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Illinois
This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats, we must make them understood in DC.

This year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12, 2024, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant.

Virtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday, April 8 -10.

In-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday).

Our advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points:

• Security assistance to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative, Foreign Military Financing, etc.)

• Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia.

• Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations.

• Other Ukraine-related legislation.

We encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required, as talking points will be emailed to participants.

Click Here to Register

Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.
2024-04-05 14:00 | NY Estonian House, 243 E 34th St, New York, New York, 10016, United States
For 75 years, the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna (Free Estonian Word) has been a faithful companion to the Estonian-American community, keeping Estonian families in far-away places and also those close by connected, and abreast of community news, current events, cultural happenings, social announcements, and everyday helps with Estonian traditions and homelife. In today´s unsettled world, community journalism is more important than ever.

This important anniversary conference will discuss the role played by Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope and the fight for restored independence Estonia and its part in connecting the Estonian community abroad. We will also discuss the chronicle’s continued relevance, as Estonians abroad continue to champion Estonian culture, values, and interests in their every day lives.

Join new and veteran newspaper editors, journalists, staff, contributors, and supporters for an intelligent conference on the life and times of Estonians in America through the pages of the Vaba Eesti Sõna.

We look forward to seeing you in person, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required, donations welcomed.

If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom.

To attend virtually, register here

Conference

Session 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.

Session 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities.

This conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage, contributors, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.

Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference

Reede, 5. aprill 2024, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday, April 5th, 2024, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT

New Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House, 243 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

Kutsume Teid ameerikaeestluse kandja Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverentsile VABA EESTI SÕNA 75: KUNST SIDUDA MINEVIKKU JA TULEVIKKU reedel, 5. aprillil algusega kell 14:00 New Yorgi Eesti Maja sinises saalis

Kuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu

Kuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi

Arutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema

Kohvilaud, sünnipäevakook

Laupäeval, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud.

Võimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org.

Võtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud!

Tervitades,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers, Inc.ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja

Registreeri siin

Please join us for this anniversary conference celebrating decades of dedicated coverage of the Estonian American community 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD: THE ART OF CONNECTING PAST AND FUTURE

Friday, April 5th, 2 pm NY Estonian House, Blue Room

The role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism

Connecting Estonian-American families and communities

Discussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed

Reception and birthday cake

Saturday, April 6th, 10 am – 1:30 pm, workshop: Tips on how to contribute important and interesting information about your communities and how to get involved. All ages are welcome.

We hope to see you in person, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org.

We encourage you to share this invitation!

Looking forward to seeing you,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers, Inc.of the newspaper Free Estonian World

Register here

Baltic Advocacy Days 2024
2024-04-08 00:00 - 2024-04-12 23:59 | Illinois
Join Estonians, Latvians Lithuanians, supporters and friends at this year’s Baltic Advocacy Days. Your voice matters, so be sure to participate in-person or via virtual meetings over Zoom. Registration deadline March 25.

Baltic Advocacy Days consists of meetings coordinated by the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant.

Register

Virtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday, April 8 -10. In-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday).

Our advocacy efforts for 2024 will be focused on these points:

• Security assistance to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative, Foreign Military Financing, etc.)

• Ukraine security assistance necessary to help it defend itself against Russia

• Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations

• Other Ukraine-related legislation

Helping defend Ukraine is to defend Baltic security, U.S. interests and democracy around the world. Anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security is encouraged to register or at least reach out (contacts listed below) for more information. No prior knowledge is required, as talking points will be emailed to participants.

Registration is open for Baltic Advocacy Days! Now is the opportunity to make your voice heard and to help speak out on issues of interest and concern to the Baltic American community.

Register today

Our advocacy this year will be focused on strengthening U.S. Baltic relations through the Baltic Security Initiative and ensuring Ukraine has the funding needed to defend against the Russian invasion.

April 8 – Virtual Meetings

April 9 – Virtual Meetings

April 10 – Virtual Meetings

April 11 – In person meetings and reception (Washington DC)

April 12 – In person and virtual meetings

We encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations to register. No prior knowledge is required!

You may register by filling out the google form through the QR code or through this link: https://forms.gle/Nd9aiNR4H3KmqBcK9

We look forward to seeing you during Baltic Advocacy Days!

Estonian Consular Mission to Chicago Area
2024-04-14 00:00 - 2024-04-15 23:59 | Illinois
The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a two-day consular mission in the Chicago area on April 14 and 15. All consular services other than visa applications can be addressed at these times.

Sunday, April 14, 9:30 am- 4:00 pm: @ Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Lane, Riverwoods IL

Monday, April 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ 678 Foxdale Ave, Winnetka IL

Note: Applications for passport and ID card renewals can be submitted by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old.

You may update your fingerprints on file with the consul, if you will need to renew a document in the next few years and your fingerprints are or will be outdated by then. This proactive step could save you a future trip to New York or Washington! The service is free of charge.

Please note: Fees will change at the beginning of April, those utilizing the mission in Chicago should see fees listed for after April 3 https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/. Payments during consular mission must be made by cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted, as we do not have a card processing terminal.

To schedule an appoint, please contact Honorary Consul Mr. Siim Sööt, tel. +1 (847) 372-7560 to schedule an appointment with the Consul for services, such as passport and ID renewals, first-time applications and updating your fingerprints

First-time applicants may also call to inquire about how to apply.

Estonian Consular Mission to Florida
2024-04-19 09:30 - 2024-04-22 16:00 | Illinois
The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a two-day consular mission in Florida on April 19 – 20, and April 22 – 23. 15. All consular services other than visa applications can be addressed at these times.

April 19-20, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm in Crystal River: 3939 North Eagle Point, Crystal River, FL 34428

April 22-23, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm in Miami: 1384 SW 18 St, Miami, FL 33145

Note: Applications for passport and ID card renewals can be submitted by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old.

In a planning-ahead move, this visit is a good opportunity to update your fingerprints on file with the consul, should you need to renew a document in the next few years. This proactive step could save you a future trip to New York or Washington! The service is free of charge.

Please note: Fees will change at the beginning of April, those utilizing the mission in Chicago should see fees listed for after April 3 https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/. Payments during consular mission must be made by cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted, as we do not have a card processing terminal.

To schedule an appoint, please contact

Ms. Kaie Tiina Põhi Latterner, kaiet@earthlink.net, phone 612-669-9765 to schedule an appointment in Crystal River, FL.

Estonian Consulate General in New York, nyconsulate@mfa.ee, phone 212-883-0636 to schedule an appointment in Miami, FL.

Induction of Estonian Erika Puussaar into Cleveland Hall of Fame
2024-04-23 17:00 | Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
Estonian Ambassador to the United States, Kristjan Prikk, will induct Estonian Erika Puussaar into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

Erika earned this honor through her long involvement with the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation as a Member of the Board, as well as being the President of the Estonian Cultural Garden. She has always been a visible Estonian, supporting outreach to area libraries to help introduce Estonia to the Greater Cleveland community. She was invited to share the Grand Marshall role, with Latvian and Lithuanian leaders in the Ukraine Independence Day Parade in Cleveland.

Cleveland area Estonians are excited to see one of their own receive this honor. The induction will take place at Windows on the River at 5pm April 23, 2024.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame2024 Induction Event Details

The 2024 induction event will be held at Windows on the River on Tuesday April 23, 2024. Parking is available in the huge lot adjacent to the building.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM for cocktails (cash bar) and networking and the event will begin promptly at 6 PM.

Dress is business casual but we encourage attendees to dress in traditional cultural or ethnic dress!

Dinner will be served after the Color Guard and National Anthem and opening remarks from our Master of Ceremonies Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV. A few distinguished leaders will also give some brief remarks and then dinner will be served.

The inductions will take place immediately after dinner. A special person will give a few remarks about the inductee and then the honoree will give his/her acceptance speech.

2024 Class

The 2024 Class was chosen unanimously by the committee from almost 100 worthy nominations. In alphabetical order:

Dona Brady

Ambassador Edward Crawford

Veronica Dahlberg

Dr. Eugene Jordan (posthumous)

Erika Puussaar

Johnny Wu

For ticket information contact Debbie Hanson at (216) 406-6594.For additional info contact Toomas Tubalkain, toomast1910@gmail.com

Estonian Consular Mission to Boston Area
2024-04-26 00:00 - 2024-04-28 23:59 | Illinois
The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a consular mission to Boston, MA on April 26th, 27th, and April 28th. Consular services are available at the following locations and times:

Honorary Consul’s office: 2222 Centre Street, West Roxbury, Boston, 02132 MA

Friday, April 26,1:00 – 4:00 pm

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Boston Estonian School: Congregational Church, 15 Princeton Street, North Chelmsford, MA 01863

Sunday, April 28, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Note: Passport & ID card renewal applications can also be done by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board (https://www.politsei.ee/en/), if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old.

You may update your fingerprints with the consul even if you do not need to renew a document at this time. This could save you a future trip to New York or Washington, DC, should you need to renew a document in the next few years and discover that your fingerprints are or will be outdated. This service is free of charge.

Please see updated consular service fees as of April 3. https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/.

Payments during consular mission must be made in cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted, as we don’t have a card terminal.

To schedule an appoint, please contact:

Ms. Anne-Reet Ilves Annunziata, PhD

Estonian Honorary Consul in Boston for Massachusetts & Rhode Island

2222 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Tel: + 1 (617) 543-9234, e-mail: annereet@yahoo.com

Keelekohvik Lakewoodi Eesti Majas
2024-04-26 18:00 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
Keelekohvik on mõeldud kõigile inimestele, kes oskavad või soovivad õppida eesti keelt, harjutada kõnekeelt, saada juurde kõnejulgust, ning teha seda vabas vormis ja meeldivas keskkonnas.

Talgud: Spring Clean-up @ Connecticut Estonian Grounds
2024-04-27 09:00 | Connecticut Estonian Grounds – Connecticut Eesti Maa, 25 Times Farm Roa, Andover, Connecticut, United States
Connecticut Estonian Society Estonian land (Eesti maa) spring cleanup (Talgud) day

The Connecticut Estonian Society invites members, friends, and supporters – all are welcome to pitch in as the community gets the beloved Eesti Maa grounds back in shape for events, picnics, tournaments, activities and more.

Kõik on teretulnud!

The Eesti Maa spring cleanup day will be on Saturday, April 27th (rain date April 28th), starting at 9:00 AM, at the Eesti Maa, 25 Times Farms Road, Andover, CT 06232. Kristian Kõiva, the Eesti Maa manager, will direct the cleanup.

Please bring the necessary tools – rakes, shovels, saws, leaf blowers, hedge clippers, work gloves, etc. But if you lack such tools, come anyway because tools are always available.

Carol Klammer will provide hot, homemade soup. Kristi Rakfeldt will supply build-your-own sandwich items. Thus, soup, sandwiches, and hot coffee will be served for lunch!

Talgud (Spring Clean Up)@ Lakewood Estonian House
2024-04-27 10:00 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
SPRING CLEAN UP! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 27th! Volunteers are needed to maintain and clean the Lakewood Estonian House and grounds, to ensure it is clean and comfortable for our members and guests.

Join the Lakewood Estonian community, and do your part to keep our Estonian House looking its best!

All are welcome. Bring your own work gloves, rake, and a good mood. Lunch will be provided!

KUTSUME TALGUTELE! MEIL ON ABI VAJA!

Kohtume laupäeval, 27. aprillil, algusega kell 10 am. Veedame kogu päeva koos! Pakume lõunasööki!Ootame vabatahtlikke abilisi, et teha Eesti Maja ja ümbruse puhtaks lehtedest ja prahist. Ka maja seest on vaja aknaid pesta jne.

Palun tulge ja osalege Lakewoodi Eesti kogukonnas ja tehke oma osa, et hoida Eesti Maja ilus ja korras.Kõigi abi on teretulnud. Kui tuled võta töökindad, reha ja hea tuju kaasa!

Global Estonian Virtual Forum
2024-05-02 09:00 | Illinois
The Foreign Ministry’s 7th virtual forum for Estonians worldwide will be held May 2 at 9 a.m. Eastern (6 a.m. Pacific).

This time, the Forum looks at opportunities in Estonian available to young people of Estonian origin living abroad, Estonia is a land that is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea amidst forests and bogs, and is growing unicorns at a heady pace. We will look at the present and peek into the future. We are starting with a new format – a video postcard of the community. The forum is moderated by Ellen Valter, the soul and leader of KESKUS, the International Estonian Centre in Toronto, and music will be provided by musician and poet EiK, who just won the popular vote of the Language Achievement Award.

The virtual forum will be translated into English and Russian.

Participate to be entered into the prize drawing: Win a round-trip plane ticket for two to Estonia, plus two nights of hotel accommodation in Tallinn. The drawing will be held on May 10 at 12.00 Estonian time.

PARTICIPATION LINK:https://worksup.com/app?id=FOORUM24

Programme

15.45

Watch a live stream from an Estonian nature camera

16.00

Introduction by Ellen Valter

Words of welcome by Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov

Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024

Panel ‘Estonia as an opportunity’ (Rebeka Dronia, Kristi Marika Lampi, William Persson)

First-hand experiences from the private IT school kood/Jõhvi (Egon Saks with his wife Cristina)

Music by EiK

17.00

Estonia is searching for whom – both today and 10 years from now? (Work in Estonia, Susanna Vatter)

Estonia as the breeding ground for unicorns (Startup Estonia, Eve Peeterson)

Video postcard from the Estonian community in Switzerland

Marin Mõttus talks to Ellen Valter

Musical finale by EiK

Estimated end of the event at 17.45/18.00

Speakers

Jonatan VseviovSecretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Rebeka Droniaan Estonian raised in Namibia

Kristi Marika Lampian Estonian raised in the USA

William Perssonan Estonian raised in Sweden

Egon Saksstudent of the IT school kood/Jõhvi

Susanna VatterWork in Estonia

Eve PeetersonStartup Estonia

Ellen Valter (Moderator)leader of Toronto’s International Estonian Centre KESKUS

Marin MõttusSpecial Diplomatic Representative of Global Estonia

Music by EiKmusician and poet

The virtual forum’s prize drawing for plane tickets and more

Everyone who watches the virtual forum for Estonians across the globe on 2 May 2024 at 16.00 Estonian time can enter a prize draw and win return plane tickets for two to Estonia.

The prize draw is held on 10 May at 12.00 Estonian time, and if you register for subsequent viewing of the virtual forum, you can still enter the draw until 9 May at 23.00 Estonian time.

The flight must take place during the 2024 calendar year.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will contact the winner and will put them in touch with the travel agency in Tallinn where the tickets must be bought (they can be replaced with bus, ferry or train tickets).

The prize includes a two-night stay at the Hotel in Tallinn.

We are also offering the winner a tour of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while they are in Estonia.

As it is a big world and plane ticket fees vary enormously, there is a cap on the ticket price.

Plane ticket price cap: economy class within Europe up to €600, rest of the world up to €1200.

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/4XnZpeFs6

Participation link: https://worksup.com/app?id=FOORUM24

Programme and Prize Draw: https://globalestonian.com/en/news/virtual-forum-estonians-across-globe-will-be-held-may-2
