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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion: The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security 
DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security: What’s next for Ukraine—and why should Baltic Americans care? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin two Washington-based experts for a timely conversation on Ukraine’s future\, its ties to the Baltic countries\, and how our diaspora can influence U.S. policy on issues that matter to the Baltic region.Featuring:• Michael Kimmage – Historian\, director of the Kennan Institute\, and author of Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability (Oxford University Press\, 2024).• Karl Altau – Managing director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, coordinating Baltic advocacy in Washington since 1961. JBANC is supported by the Lithuanian American Council\, Estonian American Council\, and American Latvian Association.Program will be in English and is open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-the-ukraine-question-and-baltic-security/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion "Baltic Spotlight: Disinformation as a Challenge to Western Democracies"
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) presents the latest in its virtual discussion series Baltic Spotlight on Wednesday\, April 16. Featuring guest Marcus Kolga\, the founder and director of DisinfoWatch\, the discussion will be focused on the disinformation war being waged by Russia and the challenges it brings for Western countries to preserve its democracies. \n\n\n\nMarcus Kolga is a documentary filmmaker\, journalist\, human rights activist\, and a leading Canadian analyst of foreign disinformation and influence operations. He frequently writes and comments on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues and disinformation in Canadian and international media. His articles have been published by The Globe and Mail\, The Toronto Star\, The National Post\, Macleans\, the Atlantic Council\, The European Observer\, and other European publications. \n\n\n\nKolga led the Canadian civil society campaign for Magnitsky human rights sanctions legislation and has actively led and contributed to similar efforts in Estonia\, Latvia\, Sweden\, and Australia. \n\n\n\nHe has been sanctioned by both the Kremlin and China for his efforts to promote democracy and combat disinformation. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. \n\n\n\nEstablished in 1961\, JBANC has represented the Baltic-American communities and its three parent organizations\, the American Latvian Association\, the Estonian American National Council\, and the Lithuanian American Council. JBANC’s goal has been to help coordinate their activities in Washington\, DC with the U.S. Congress and administration and its related agencies in conjunction with issues related to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. We have taken great pride in over half a century in joint Baltic cooperation and in being able to help coordinate and consolidate our common interests. 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-disnformation-as-a-challenge-to-western-democracies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T235959
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SUMMARY:Eesti Skautide ja Gaidide Malevad USAs\, Jüripäeva nädalalõpulaager
DESCRIPTION:Jüripäev (St George´s Day)  is the most important day of the Scouting calendar. It is the day for promotions and merit awards\, as well as the day to give the scout oath or girl guide promise.  \n\n\n\nEstonian scouts and guides in USA plan to convene on Staurday for weekend activities\, followed by a ceremony and lunch on Sunday.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eesti-skautide-ja-gaidide-malevad-usas-juripaeva-nadalalopulaager/
LOCATION:Järvemetsa campgrounds\, Jackson\, New Jersey
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ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Estonian Scouting USA & Estonian Girl Guide Association%2C USA (ESM USAs%2C EGM USAs)":MAILTO:skautjuht@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T200000
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CREATED:20250417T130922Z
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Celebration and Spring Concert (L.A.)
DESCRIPTION:A joint celebration of Mother’s Day hosted by the Estonian School\, the Los Angeles Estonian congregation\, the mixed choir and the kannel ensemble Inglikeeled at the Estonian House. Performances by the Estonian School students\, the mixed choir\, Inglikeeled and presentations by the Estonian School and members of the congregation. Snacks and coffee will be served after the event.  \n\n\n\nTäienduskooli\, Eesti koguduse\, segakoori ja kandleansambli Inglikeeled ühine Emadepäeva tähistamine Eesti Majas. Kavas täienduskooli laste\, segakoori ja Inglikeelte esinemised ning täienduskooli ja koguduse liikmete päevakohased ettekanded. Järgneb kohvilaud.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/mothers-day-celebration-and-spring-concert-l-a/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Eesti Maja  / Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, 90007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Los Angeles":MAILTO:renee@estoniaamerica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250421T182000Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Missed Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, DC? Here’s another opportunity to stand for Baltic security: \n\n\n\nRegister for Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days to meet with your Congressional office over video call. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee invites Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to participate in virtual advocacy days from May 7-9 and May 12-15. Your voice makes a difference! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis year we will advocate for funding the Baltic Security Initiative\, supporting our friends in Ukraine\, and highlighting the strength of the U.S.-Baltic relationship. \n\n\n\nBaltic Virtual Advocacy Days will consist of 15–20 minute video call meetings with your Congressional offices. Each participant will have 2–3 meetings\, which will take place on May 7–9 and May 12–15. Participants can indicate their availability on the registration form. (Please only register if you were unable to attend the in-person Advocacy Days.) \n\n\n\nAll participants will also be invited to a virtual briefing ahead of Baltic Advocacy Days. No experience is required—briefing materials and training will be provided. We hope you’ll join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Your voice makes a big difference! Support Estonian security!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-baltic-advocacy-days-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T025959
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Arts Festival Premiers Estonian Finnish Artist Anneli Kanninen
DESCRIPTION:Date(s) & Time(s):Sat May 10\, 2:30pm\, Sun May 11\, 6:00pmDuration: 30 minsShared bill with: Algiin total duration 70 mins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProduction Details \n\n\n\nHOMEingHOMEing is a personal exploration of what it means to grow roots in a new place. Arriving in a new country\, culture and a language\, how does one start building home\, while remembering what has been left behind? Through the lenses of different languages and contemporary dance\, this work-in-progress performance researches the sensory and cultural experiences of home\, connection\, and how generations respond to uprooting. \n\n\n\n“With this performance\, I want to honor all the mothers who didn’t have the chance to get a sufficient education and worked their entire lives to put their children through school so that they could get more opportunities in life.” \n\n\n\nIn FinnishHOMEing on tutkimus kodista ja kuulumisen tunteesta eri kielten ja nykytanssin kautta esitettynä. Miten rakentaa uusi koti ja mitä jää taakse\, kun muuttaa uuteen maahan ja kulttuuriin? \n\n\n\n”Tämän teoksen kautta haluan kunnioittaa kaikkia niitä äitejä\, jotka eivät saaneet tilaisuutta riittävään koulutukseen\, ja työskentelivät koko elämänsä\, jotta seuraava sukupolvi saisi enemmän tilaisuuksia elämässä.” \n\n\n\nIn EstonianHOMEing on kodu ja kuuluvustunde uurimise lavastus läbi erinevate keelte ja moderntantsu prisma. Kuidas alustada uue kodu rajamist saabudes teise riiki\, keele ja kultuurilise keskkonda? \n\n\n\n“Selle lavastusega tahan austada kõiki emasid\, kellel ei olnud võimalust omandada piisavat haridust ja kes töötasid terve elu selle nimel\, et oma lapsed koolis käiksid\, et järgmine põlvkond saaks elus rohkem võimalusi.” \n\n\n\nArtist BiographiesAnneli KanninenAnneli is a multidisciplinary artist working in the intersections of dance\, theater and languages with a focus on themes of home and belonging. Anneli’s career was formed in the underground street and house dance culture\, mainly in voguing and the ballroom community\, with mentors like Archie Burnett\, Benny Ninja and Javier Ninja. Over the past 15 years\, Anneli has performed in Scandinavia and Europe working with artists and performers in music\, fashion and TV industries\, teaching master classes and collaborating with award-winning choreographers and arts institutions. She’s worked with choreographer Trajal Harrel (US) at ImPulsTanz in Vienna\, voguing icon Jose Xtravaganza (US) in London and artist Brian Lobel (US/UK) for Zodiak – Centre for New Dance in Helsinki. Anneli’s work has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and Education in Finland\, and an expert organization Circus & Dance Info Finland. Anneli was born in Estonia\, lived and worked in Finland\, and is now based in the Bay Area. They are looking forward to connecting with the rich and vibrant Bay Area artist community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTicket Information\n\n\n\nEarly Bird: $20\, Advance: $25\, Door: $28For the best deals\, see multiple shows with a discount Festival Pass.TICKETSFESTIVAL PASS \n\n\n\n\nTickets/Festival Pass\n\n\n\n\nArtist Information\n\n\n\nWritten & Performed by: Anneli Kanninen \n\n\n\nArtist Website\n\n\n\nVisit Artist Website
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11942/
LOCATION:The Marsh Studio\, 1062 Valencia St\, SF\, CA 94110\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T235959
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CREATED:20250422T142412Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Baltic Advocaccy Days
DESCRIPTION:issed Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, DC? Here’s another opportunity to stand for Baltic security: \n\n\n\nRegister for Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days to meet with your Congressional office over video call. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee invites Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to participate in virtual advocacy days from May 7-9 and May 12-15. Your voice makes a difference!  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis year we will advocate for funding the Baltic Security Initiative\, supporting our friends in Ukraine\, and highlighting the strength of the U.S.-Baltic relationship. \n\n\n\nBaltic Virtual Advocacy Days will consist of 15–20 minute video call meetings with your Congressional offices. Each participant will have 2–3 meetings\, which will take place on May 7–9 and May 12–15. Participants can indicate their availability on the registration form. (Please only register if you were unable to attend the in-person Advocacy Days.) \n\n\n\nAll participants will also be invited to a virtual briefing ahead of Baltic Advocacy Days. No experience is required—briefing materials and training will be provided. We hope you’ll join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Your voice makes a big difference! Support Estonian security!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-baltic-advocaccy-days-may-12-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar. "Science without Borders: The Estonian Scientific Diaspora in the USA"
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy in the US and the Estonian Research Council cordial invite you to attend their upcoming virtual seminar\, which brings together scientists\, academic staff and university students with Estonian heritage who currently live in the US and are interested in building and/or maintaining a connection with Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will also be the virtual launch of the Estonian-American Network of Science (EANS) which aims to map\, connect and inspire the Estonian scientific diaspora in the US. The event will promote transatlantic networking and exchange of information with the broader goal to foster cooperation\, interdisciplinary research and innovation. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will begin with opening words from the Estonian Embassy and the Estonian Research Council. This will be followed by a virtual panel\, moderated by Dr Anna-Maria Osula\, Estonian Embassy in the US. \n\n\n\nOur panelists: \n\n\n\n·         Dr Liisi Esse\, University of Stanford \n\n\n\n·         Dr Tiit Lukk\, University of Illinois \n\n\n\n·         Dr Kaur Kullman\, University of Maryland \n\n\n\n·         Prof Tarmo Soomere\, Tallinn University of Technology\, former President of the Estonian Academy of Science \n\n\n\nThe webinar takes place on Wednesday 14th of May 2025 at 9AM West Coast / 12PM East Coast / 7PM Tallinn. The event will be held in English and will be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou will receive the connection details after registration. Please also share this invitation with other interested members of the Estonian science community in the US! \n\n\n\nPlease let me know if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-seminar-science-without-borders-the-estonian-scientific-diaspora-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250515T174823Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic @ the Chicago Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to this picnic\, hosted by the Chicago Estonian school parents and teachers. On the menu: grilled bratwurst\, salads\, and delicious picnice foods. Homemade cakes and for dessert. Join us for a fun and relaxed day!  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! \n\n\n\nPühapäeval 18 mail. Chicago Eesti kooli lastevanemate ja õpetajate poolt korraldatud piknik kell 13.00.Menüüs grillvorstid\,salatid ja kõike muud paremat. Magustoiduks kodused koogid ja  \n\n\n\nKõik on teretulnud!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/picnic-the-chicago-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000
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SUMMARY:THE WASHINGTON BLUE HEPATICA RUN 2025: Anname Au!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to salute and run to support the Estonian troops at \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE WASHINGTON BLUE HEPATICA RUN 2025 \n\n\n\nThe Two-Mile Blue Hepatica run/Sinilillejooks has become a tradition of “Let us Salute!” campaign and in 2025 takes place across Estonia; in Copenhagen\, Denmark; Brussels\, Belgium; and for the eighth time also in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nThe registration fees for the “Let us Salute!” campaign are used to purchase mobility aids and other rehabilitation equipment for the Estonian wounded troops. \n\n\n\nThe run is open to everyone interested. This is a family event.Participants are welcome to run/walk. The path is scooter\, stroller friendly.The parking is available at the parking lot nearby.Park amenities: pavilions\, playground\, dog park\, restrooms. \n\n\n\n10:30 am: Bib pickup begins11:30 am: Race starts \n\n\n\n2-Mile Run \n\n\n\n$11.60incl. $1.60 Fee 11:30AM EDT–12:30PM EDT \n\n\n\nRegistration ends May 31\, 2025 at 11:45am EDT \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe forecast calls for clouds\, and warm temps at 69 F\, possibly a little rain (60%).Please come around 10:30\, so you will have time to get your number as a runner.  \n\n\n\nIf you would like to get a Blue Hepatica pin on Saturday\, then please join us on Saturday and purchase the pin online (only 20 available). People who will attend the event on Saturday and have purchased the pin online (or by cash on Saturday) will have the priority to claim the pin. \n\n\n\nAfter the run\, join us for a picnic\, followed by the annual meeting for the Washington Estonian Society follows. WES will provide plates\, forks\, water and cups. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks\, salads or cakes for sharing! \n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer at the event to make it a wonderful celebration or become part of our Board\, please let us know at  info@washingtonestoniansociety.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/the-washington-blue-hepatica-run-2025-anname-au/
LOCATION:1901A Jefferson Pike\, Knoxville\, Maryland 21758\, 1901A Jefferson Pike\, Knoxville\, Maryland\, 21758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250312T210041Z
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SUMMARY:Baltic Picnic 2025 - San Francisco Bay area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a potluck lunch\, and an afternoon of casual sports and fun with friends and family. \n\n\n\nThis year the Bay Area Baltic Picnic moves to Huddart Park in Woodside to take advantage of the park’s wonderful amenities\, including hiking trails! \n\n\n\nWhere: Huddart Park\, Woodside at Zwierlein Picnic Area (see location on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nFEK26WZBbtp1E8b9) \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, June 1\, 12:00 – 4:00 (registration opens at 11:30) \n\n\n\nFood: Roast pig and beer are provided by the organizers! All guests\, please bring side dishes to share (to serve 8-10)\, and anything extra to add to the grill or to drink. Please note that the park only allows beer and wine\, no hard alcohol. \n\n\n\nDogs: Dogs are not allowed at this park site. \n\n\n\nNew this year! Huddart Park is a beautiful\, natural location with miles of scenic hiking trails in the redwoods! Sign up for a self-guided morning hike before the event\, and let’s explore this corner of the world together! https://forms.gle/B6FjkaZ6CdHbvJ747 \n\n\n\nWays to help: The picnic is run by volunteers! Sign up to help during the day (https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F054CAAA72BA2F49… ) – registration table\, help manage the potluck table and sports activities\, and clean up! We need you to make this event happen.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-picnic-2025-sf-bay-area/
LOCATION:Huddart Park\, 1100 Kings Mountain Rd\, Woodside\, California\, 94062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000
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SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight. "Reboolting a Nation. Estonia's Rise as a Tech Powerhouse"
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) hosts its latest Baltic Spotlight on June 4 at 8:00 PM ET\, featuring Joel Burke\, a technologist\, author\, and former e-government advisor. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe conversation will explore Estonia’s digital transformation—from a post-Soviet state to a world leader in e-government and startup innovation. We’ll discuss Estonia’s pioneering use of artificial intelligence in governance\, digital identity systems\, and what other nations can learn from its success. \n\n\n\nJoel Burke is a Georgetown University alumnus based in Washington\, D.C.\, with experience working on four continents and advising both startups and governments. He previously led a team for the Republic of Estonia’s groundbreaking e-Residency program and has advised members of the U.S. Congress on technology and AI policy. \n\n\n\nJoel’s book\, Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia\, E-Government and the Startup Revolution\, offers an insider’s perspective on Estonia’s rapid ascent as a digital powerhouse. From the rise of companies like Wise and Bolt to a state where 99% of government services are online\, the book explores the bold reforms\, technologies\, and mindset that reshaped an entire nation. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a thoughtful look at how one nation leveraged innovation to modernize governance and empower its citizens!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-reboolting-a-nation-estonias-rise-as-a-tech-powerhouse/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
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SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Estonians around the world to its latest virtual forum. There is much in store\, join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis summer\, Estonia will host both the Song and Dance Celebration and the XIII Global Estonian Days ESTO 2025. Additionally\, we will celebrate the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt and the 500th anniversary of the first Estonian-language book. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such a remarkable year! \n\n\n\nThis time\, the virtual forum will focus on everything that creates and preserves Estonian cultural identity—heritage\, music\, nature\, and literature. The forum will be broadcast from the Arvo Pärt Centre. \n\n\n\nThe forum will be translated into English. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nRead more: Global Estonian | Virtual forum for Global Estonians: June 5 2025 \n\n\n\nNB! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Yencc6Yd6/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/12199/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250403T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T161543Z
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SUMMARY:Long Islandi Jaanipäev ja Spordipäev - Midsummer Celebration & Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Join in the summer fun\, welcome the summer solstice: Estonian songs\, dancing\, sports\, live music\, chlildren´s programs and\, of course\, the Midsummer bonfire – jaanituli!  \n\n\n\nSpecial guest performance by Estonian musician NOËP (alternative-pop artist)! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOËP is the first ever Estonian artist to put on a stadium show. The stadium sold a record+breaking 14\,000 tickets in 2023. Besides enchanting audiences at home in Estonia\, NOËP has played to audiences in Dubai\, Beirut\, Paris (Musée d’Orsay)\, Brighton (The Great Escape). He has sold-out three headline shows in London. He currently has over 90 million streams on Spotify and has won 6 Estonian Music Awards. \n\n\n\nFun fact: NOËP recently started his own gin business venture “Sünk.” Buy your tickets to Jaanipäev now: The first 50 to purchase tickets will be entered into the June 7th raffle for a bottle of Sünk gin. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRead more (Estonian) \n\n\n\nRead more (English)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/long-islandi-jaanipaev-spordipaev-midsummer-celebration-sports-day-i/
LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
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SUMMARY:Jaaniõhtu / Midsummer Celebration - Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Estonian House welcomes you! \n\n\n\nThe Estonian House’s grounds will be open for our traditional Estonian mid-summer celebration. Park will open at 2:00 pm. We will have a grill-bar (beginning at 4 pm)\, Estonian beer\, games and bonfire. “Eesti Band” from Estonia will perform with the music. Admission is $25 per person (children under 16 years of age\, admitted free). First 100 paid admissions will receive a Eesti Maja logoed string backpack. \n\n\n\nChicago Eesti Maja kutsub!  Tulge tähistame meiega\, traditsiooniline Jaanipidu ootab ees!  Park avatakse kell 14.00. Grillbaar avatakse kell 16\, Eesti õlu\, mängud ja lõke. Esinevad muusikaga “Eesti Band” Eestist. Sissepääs on 25 dollarit inimese pealt (alla 16-aastased lapsed\, tasuta). Esimesed 100 tasutud piletit saavad Eesti Maja logoga nöörist seljakoti.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/midsummer-jaaniohtu-celebration-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, IL 60015 United State\, Riverwoods\, Illinois\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250613T215815Z
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SUMMARY:Jaaniõhtu / Midsummer Celebration - Lakewood\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:The Lakewod Estonia Association invites you to their annual Midsummer celebration! Entertainment and atmsophere provided by RAHVAMUUSIKUD TRIO KOLM from Estonia! \n\n\n\nJoin us for traditional meals and cold drinks. \n\n\n\nFolk games\, dancing\, singing\, raffle.  \n\n\n\nVendors: Amest Esto Food and Estomex Jewelry! \n\n\n\nBring a friend and enjoy the day! \n\n\n\nKutsume kõiki Lakewoodi Eesti Majja tähistama Võidupüha ja Jaaniõhtut \, laupäeval \, 14 juunil\, 2025\, kell 4 pl.Esinevad RAHVAMUUSIKUD TRIO KOLM EestistPakume Jaanisööki – ja jookiRahvamängud\, tantsud\,ühislaulud \, loteriiMüüjad – Amest Esto Food ja Estomex JewelryVõta sõber kaasa ja tule naudi koos meiega !
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaaniohtu-midsummer-celebration-lakewood-nj/
LOCATION:Lakewood Eesti Maja / Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250604T174714Z
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SUMMARY:Jaanipäev/Midsummer Celebration: Seattle
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Estonian Society invites you to join them for a Midsuumer Celebration! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s get together and celebrate Midsummer at Golden Gardens! Since we can’t reserve fire pits\, we’ll have to find a spot when we arrive. But don’t worry — you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:Chairs or blankets to sit onYour favorite Jaanipäeva dish to shareFlowers to make wreaths \n\n\n\nThere’s a playground for kids to enjoy\, and we’ll have fun with games like Molky\, soccer\, and volleyball. Feel free to bring any other summer games you love! And if you play a musical instrument\, bring it along — this is the perfect chance for a great audience!  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n——————– \n\n\n\nTuleme kokku ja tähistame Jaanipäeva Golden Gardensis! Kuna lõkkeplatse ei saa ette broneerida\, peame kohapeal vaatama\, kus oma koha leiame. Aga ära muretse – eestlaste grupi leidmine ei tohiks olla keeruline! \n\n\n\nMida kaasa võtta:Toolid või tekid istumiseksSinu Jaanipäeva lemmiktoit jagamiseksLilled\, et pärga teha \n\n\n\nLastel on mänguväljak\, kus ringi joosta. Mängime Molkyt\, jalgpalli\, võrkpalli. Võta kaasa ka suve mänge\, mida armastad! Kui sul on muusikariist\, siis too see kaasa – meil on suurepärane publik!  \n\n\n\nOotame teid kõiki! 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaanipaev-midsummer-celebartion-seattle/
LOCATION:Golden Gardens
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Estonian Society":MAILTO:estoseattle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
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SUMMARY:Midsummer & Victory Day Celebration - Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society opens up the CT Estonian Grounds to welcome family & friends\, new and old\, near and far\, to celebrate the summer solstice and Estonia’s Victory Day! CES is honoured to host Estonian Consul Tarmo Punnik\, who will be available for consular services from 3 –  6 pm. Rain date: June 22. Look at the CES Facebook page for announcements.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to enjoy folkduo Valev Laube (violin) and Charlie Rauh (guitar)\, special guest speaker Consul Tarmo Punnik\, volleyball and other activities\, grilling and picnic buffet\, singing and dancing around the fire!  \n\n\n\nIt is recommend you bring a campchair or blanket\, if you want to sit directly fire-side (benches an dpicnic tables are also available on site)\, and don´t forget a towel if you´d like to dip into the Hop River. A light layer might be handy for evening. BYOB.  Tenting is available. \n\n\n\nNB! Do you want to apply for/ renew your Estonian passport or are you in need of other consular services? Good news! \n\n\n\nIt is an honor at this event to welcome a consular mission from the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia. Consul Tarmo Punnik will provide consular services from 3 pm to 6 pm. Click here for related information about what documents you might need to bring along. Tip: Even if your passport is not in need of renewal\, this is a conveneient opportunity to update your “e-fingerprint” – you can complete the other tasks online when it becomes necessary. The e-fingerprint is valid for 5 years.  \n\n\n\n\nWebsite
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/midsummer-and-victory-day-celebration-connecticut/
LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250529T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161749Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission: Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Consul in Washington\, DC will conduct a Consular Mission in Connecticut \n\n\n\nEstonian Consul Tarmo Punnik \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 21st: 3 pm – 6 pmIf the local Midsummer Event is postponed due to inclement weather\, rain date scheduled for Sunday\, June 22\, 3 pm – 6 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: The Estonian Grounds in Connecticut \n\n\n\n25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. \n\n\n\nAll consular services are available during the missions. \n\n\n\nPlease bring:• Your US passport (if applicable)• Your Estonian passport or ID card \n\n\n\n• Payment options: debit or credit card \n\n\n\nAll are invited to stay for the Annual Midsummer and Victory Day celebration hosted by the Connecticut Estonian Society. Tenting on site available. Program\, music\, food\, bonfire\, volleyball\, singing\, more.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInfo konsulaarmissiooni kohta: \n\n\n\nEesti konsul Washington DCs viib läbi konsulaarmissiooni: \n\n\n\nConnecticuti Eesti Maa\, Connecticutis: \n\n\n\n\n21 juuni: 3PM-6PM\n\n\n\nkui jaanituli lükkub edasi\, siis 22. juuni 3PM-6PM\n\n\n\n\nAsukoht: 25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. \n\n\n\nMissioonide käigus on saadaval kõik konsulaarteenused. \n\n\n\nKaasa võtta• Teie USA pass (kui on olemas)• Teie Eesti pass või ID-kaart \n\n\n\nMaksevõimalused: deebet- või krediitkaart
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-connecticut/
LOCATION:Connecticut Estonian Grounds — Connecticuti Eesti Maa\, 25 Times Farm Road\, Andover\, Connecticut (USA)\, 06232
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer!,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T235959
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250228T151246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T224739Z
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SUMMARY:Worldwide Estonian Festival. ESTO 2025: ÜHESKOOS
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Estonians from around the world for latest ESTO festival! The festivities get started in Sweden\, before heading over to Estonia\, where special events\, seminars and activities will take you to Narva and Tallinn. Visit the EST0 2025 website for tickets and more information.  \n\n\n\nWed–Fri 25–27 June  ESTO in StockholmSat–Mon 28–30 June  ESTO in NarvaTue–Thu 1–3 July  ESTO in TallinnThu–Sun 3–6 July  The XXVIII Estonian Song & XXI Dance Festival in Tallinn \n\n\n\n**2 July Estonian World Congress / Eesti Rahvuskongress ( Click here for info and program )  \n\n\n\n***4 July USA Day \n\n\n\nThe ESTO organizers encourage you to buy the inclusive ESTO Festival Pass\, available through May 26\, which offers benefits and access to events.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nESTO Festival Pass – Info and box office \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull program listed below \n\n\n\nBe sure to reconnect with US Estos at the special 4th of July event\, USA DAY\, July 4\, at Fotografiska\, in Tallinn. Hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters (Eesti Kultuuri Fond Ameerika Ühendriikides).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTOCKHOLM\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 25 June\n\n\n\nESTO Eve17:00–18:30 Estonian Cultural Trails\, Skogskyrkogården18:00–00:00 ESTO Eve\, Stockholm Estonian House–19:00 Violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School Folk Music Ensemble20:00–21:00 Concert: Cyrillius Kreek’s “Requiem”\, Church of Catherine\, Högbergsgatan 13 A  \n\n\n\nThursday\, 26 June\n\n\n\n12:00–18:00 Estonian Handicraft Fair\, Skansen\, Solliden14:00–15:30 Kids’ program\, Skansen\, Tingsvallen16:00–17:30 ESTO Opening Ceremony\, concert “Windows of Time”\, Skansen\, Solliden18:00–00:00 Secret pub\, Stockholm Estonian House \n\n\n\nFriday\, 27 June\n\n\n\n10:00–12:00 Seminar “Mass Flight of 1944”\, Stockholm Estonian House– 10:00–10:50 Thomas Niit\, “Refugee Boat TRIINA” (in English)– 11:00–12:00 Documentary film ‘The Little Boy’s Escape to the West’ – Taavi Kaaman and the filmmakers Aili Suiste Rundin \n\n\n\nExcursions– 12:00–14:45 Estonian Cultural Trails in Stockholm with Tiiu Valmet– 10:00–13:00 Stockholm Estonian School\, Svartmangatan 20 \n\n\n\nExhibitions\, Stockholm Estonian House– Estonian Artists in Sweden– Estonian Writers in Sweden: Marie Under– Mass Flight of 1944 \n\n\n\nGroup Trip across the Baltic Sea17:30 M/S Baltic Queen\, Värtahamnen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNARVA\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 28 June\n\n\n\n10:45 Arrival in Tallinn\, Tallink D-Terminal11:30 Buses depart from Tallinn to Narva13:50 Arrival in Narva-Jõesuu (Hotel check-in)Buses Narva-Jõesuu – Narva – Narva-Jõesuu10:00–22:00 Estonian Food and Handicraft Fair\, Narva Castle12:00 Soapbox Rally – self-built engineless car competition\, starts at Raja street13:00–18:00 Artist’s Day\, Joala 20\, Kreenholm Factory\, Narva Art Residency15:00–18:00 Youth Congress: “Multilingualism Opens Doors”\, University of Tartu Narva College\, Raekoja plats 219:00 Grand procession of all participants (Narva Town Hall – Narva Castle)19:30–23:00 Opening of Narva City Days and Concert\, Narva Castle20:30 Theatre “Narva – The City We Lost”\, Vabalava\, Linda 222:00 Secret Pub\, DJ Ahto Külvet\, Vabalava\, Linda 2 \n\n\n\nSport17:00 Narva City Run: Mile Run 1609 m\, Äkkeküla Sports Center. Read more HERE >>– Skatepark– Volleyball \n\n\n\nExcursions16:00–17.30 Swedish Narva\, the upper promenade by the Hahn stairs17:45–18:30 Victoria Bastion Passages\, Pimeaia 316:00–17:30 The History of Narva Castle\, Narva museum\, Peetri plats 717:45–18:30 Virtual reality exhibition “The new life of Old Narva”\, Raekoda\, Raekoja plats 117:45–18:30 Guided tour of Narva Town Hall\, Raekoja plats 116:00–17:30 Sinimäed (Blue Mountains) 1944 \n\n\n\nExhibitionsTo be Advised \n\n\n\nSunday\, 29 June\n\n\n\n10:00–22:00 Estonian Food and Handicraft Fair\, Narva Castle11:00–12:30 Concert-Service\, Cyrillius Kreek’s “Requiem”\, Alexander’s Cathedral12:35–12:50 Videoinstallation “The Sky Above Narva”\, Alexander´s Cathedral13:00–14:00 Alexander´s Cathedral\, Narva: Past and Present\, Alexander´s Cathedral13:00–18:00 Artist’s Day\, Joala 20\, Kreenholm Factory\, Narva Art Residency13:30–15:00 Kreenholm: the history of the textile giant\, Joala 3216:00 Song Festival Flame arrives\, Narva Castle16:30 Concert: “ESTO SONG”\, Narva Castle18:00–22:00 Folk Festival\, Narva Castle– Naised Köögis– SweedEst Song (Sweden)– Zetod (Setomaa)22:30–23:50 ESTO SPECIAL CRUISE Boat trip on the Narva river\, Narva port \n\n\n\nSport9:00–15:00 Narva City Run10:00 Limpa Kids´ Race. Read more HERE >>11:00 5 km run\, race walk\, Nordic walking (pole walking)12:00 10 km run\, race walk\, Nordic walking (pole walking) \n\n\n\nMonday\, 30 June\n\n\n\n10:00–17:00 Future Forum “Opportunities in Ida-Viru County: Security\, Development\, Jobs\, Business\, and Tourism”. Narva-Jõesuu\, Narva\, Sillamäe\, Tallinn \n\n\n\nExcursions9:00–10:00 Narva-Jõesuu Ethnography Museum\, Nurme 3810:00–11:30 History of Narva-Jõesuu11:30–12:00 Narva–Jõesuu lighthouse\, Tuletorni 3Excursion packages11:40–22:00 Package 1: Boat trip from Narva-Jõesuu to Narva – Kreenholm – Sinimäed – Liimala – Tallinn14:15–22:30 Package 2: Swedish Narva – Narva Town Hall – The new life of Old Narva – Sinimäed – Liimala – Tallinn14.15–22.30 Package 3: Sinimäed 1944 – Sillamäe – Toila 1938 – Tallinn \n\n\n\n21:00 Secret pub\, Restaurant “Slava Ukraini”\, Kopli 2c\, Tallinn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTALLINN\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 1 July\n\n\n\n10:00 #NETWORKS\, meetings & exhibitions\, Kultuurikatel\, Kursi 3Registration is open HERE >>– Estonian schools and summer camps abroad– Estonian houses\, outdoor associations (campgrounds\, etc.) abroad– Estonian diaspora media and communication networks abroad– Estonian archives\, libraries and the preservation of Estonian memory abroad– Estonian churches and congregations abroad– Estonian academics abroad– Estonian sororities and fraternities abroad– Estonian folk culture abroad (choirs\, dance groups\, theatre and ethnographic circles)– Estonian artists and art collections abroad– Estonian writers & translators abroad– Estonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad \n\n\n\nSport– Volleyball Tournament- Registration is open HERE >>9:00–12:00 Indoor\, Sõle Spordikeskus\, Sõle 40 A13:00–18:00 Beach\, Teras Beach\, Lõuka 6 \n\n\n\n18:00 Secret pub – Canada Day\, Põhjala\, Peetri 5 \n\n\n\nWednesday\, 2 July\n\n\n\n10:00 International Congress of Estonian Organizations: Our Collective Memory\, Radisson Collection\, Rävala 3Registration is open HERE >> \n\n\n\nSport– Basketball– Football– Table tennis– Running competitionsSnelli Stadium\, Toompuiestee 24 A \n\n\n\n19:30 ESTO Gala\, Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)\, Vesilennuki 6 \n\n\n\nSecret pub\, Restaurant “Slava Ukraini”\, Kopli 2c \n\n\n\nThursday\, July 3\n\n\n\n14:00 Memorial Ceremony at the Communist Victims Memorial\, Maarjamäe20:00 Concert SweedEst Song “Sauna taga”\, (Sweden)\, Fotografiska\, Telliskivi 60a-8 \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 4\n\n\n\n21:00  SecretSongAndDanceParty – USA Night\, Fotografiska\, Telliskivi 60a-8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY YOUR ESTO TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250610T221329Z
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SUMMARY:Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to see Helga Merits’ new documentary “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms – Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” in Tallinn\, Estonia. EANC is a proud support of this important documentary.  \n\n\n\nThe long-awaited European premiere takes place on the 29th of June\, 6 pm in Kino Artis: \n\n\n\n https://www.kino.ee/…/7335/the_paradox_of_seabrook_farms \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAnother screening will held on the 1st of July\, 6 pm at Vabamu: \n\n\n\n https://vabamu.ee/…/filmiohtu-the-paradox-of-seabrook…/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-29-june/
LOCATION:Kino Artis\, Estonia pst 9\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merits Productions":MAILTO:meritsproductions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T090000
DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
CREATED:20250610T043624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T034507Z
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SUMMARY:ESTO Network Day -- Global Estonian Brainstorming Day
DESCRIPTION:Register here for the Global Estonian Brainstorming Day — ESTO Network Day! \n\n\n\nLive broadcast direct link: https://bit.ly/ESTO2025-NETWORKING \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are invited to attend the ESTO Networks Day\, to be held on July 1 at the Tallinn Creative Hub Kultuurikatel in Tallinn\, organized by the ESTO team and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Networks Day represents large-scale global Estonian brainstorming sessions. We invite all of you who happen to be in Tallinn on July 1st to participate and contribute your thoughts. For those who cannot attend in person\, the main hall events will also be streamed live. However\, the most exciting part — working in thematic groups and on-site socializing — will not be broadcast. Those who have already registered are not required to register again. \n\n\n\nPlease share this information within your community as well\, because we want to gather there all the brainpower. \n\n\n\nLink to the registration form: https://forms.gle/tTssyiLeYzwyBjnW6 \n\n\n\nRead more: https://estofestival.com/uleilmsete-eestlaste-vorgustike-paev/ \n\n\n\nThe Facebook event link for the ESTO Networks Day: https://fb.me/e/5KmiiLxYs \n\n\n\n@Tallinn Creative Hub\, KultuurikatelKursi 3\, Tallinn \n\n\n\nThe Global Estonian Diaspora Networking Day is a great opportunity for members of diaspora organisations and representatives of Estonian communities around the world to connect\, share their successes and challenges\, and discuss what is needed to support sustainability and further development. \n\n\n\nThe main aim of the day is to bring together Estonians from different countries who are working in similar fields\, so that they can get to know each other\, exchange experiences\, and draw inspiration from each other. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently updating the Global Estonian Action Plan (2026 – 2029) to better serve the actual needs of Estonian communities abroad. Your feedback and ideas are essential to this process to ensure that the Action Plan reflects the expectations and lifetyle of Estonians abroad. \n\n\n\nThe day’s program includes thematic workshops aimed at fostering collaboration\, knowledge exchange\, and information gathering for long-term development of the diaspora. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the workshops listed below\, select Estonian artists and writers will display and sell their works. The program will also include a mini-expo with representation from key institutions\, organisations\, and enterprises. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held in Estonian but simultaneous interpreting into English will be available. Workshop participants are welcome to participate in either\, and/or both languages. \n\n\n\nSessions and workshops marked with an asterisk (*) will be accessible virtually.When registering\, please select two (2) networking groups in which you would like to participate in order of preference. \n\n\n\nSign up for the event HERE >> \n\n\n\n\nEstonian schools and summer camps abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian houses\, outdoor associations (campgrounds\, etc.) abroad*\n\n\n\nEstonian diaspora media and communication networks abroad*\n\n\n\nEstonian archives\, libraries and the preservation of Estonian memory abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian churches and congregations abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian academics abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian sororities and fraternities abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian folk culture abroad (choirs\, dance groups\, theatre and ethnographic circles)\n\n\n\nEstonian artists and art collections abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian writers & translators abroad\n\n\n\nEstonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad **\n\n\n\n\n* Virtually accessible \n\n\n\n** The network “Estonian Chambers of Commerce and Business Diplomacy Advocates Abroad” will have a special program titled “Global Estonians’ Business Network: Uncharted Resource for Estonian Companies”\, starting at 9:30 in the Trafo Hall. Separate registration is required for this session. \n\n\n\nSee you on July 1! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n9:15–10:00 Registration and welcome coffee \n\n\n\n10:00–10:45 Main hall session* \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction – Moderator\, Reet Marten-Sehr\n\n\n\nWelcoming address – Sirle Sööt\, ESTO President; Margus Tsahkna\, Minister of Foreign Affairs\n\n\n\nOverview and objectives of the Global Estonian Action Plan – Marin Mõttus\, Kadri Linnas\n\n\n\nESTO 2025 vision for the future of youth – Nora Sööt\, Mihkel Jaenes\n\n\n\nIntroduction of workshops and group leaders – Moderator\, Reet Marten-Sehr\n\n\n\n\nBreak out into workshops \n\n\n\n11:00–12:00 Workshops session I\, by pre-registration (Select a theme/room) \n\n\n\n12:00–13:15 Lunch break and networking opportunity \n\n\n\n13:15–13:30 Instructions for the second half of the day \n\n\n\n13:30–14:00 Workshops session II by pre-registration (Select a theme/room) \n\n\n\n14.15–14.45 Workshops session III (Visit all themes/rooms) \n\n\n\n15:00–16:30 Main hall session * \n\n\n\n\nPresentation of the results of the workshops (4 min each\, 40 min in total)\n\n\n\nOpen mike\n\n\n\nClosing remarks\, Moderator\, Reet Marten-Sehr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Networking Day invitation HERE >>
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-network-day-global-estonian-brainstorming-day/
LOCATION:Kultuurikatel\, Kursi 3\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity to see Helga Merits’ new documentary “The Paradox of Seabrook Farms – Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” in Tallinn\, Estonia. EANC is a proud support of this important documentary.  \n\n\n\nThe long-awaited European premiere takes place on the 29th of June\, 6 pm in Kino Artis: \n\n\n\n https://www.kino.ee/…/7335/the_paradox_of_seabrook_farms \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAnother screening will held on the 1st of July\, 6 pm at Vabamu: \n\n\n\nhttps://vabamu.ee/…/filmiohtu-the-paradox-of-seabrook…/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-july-1/
LOCATION:Vabamu\, Toompea 8b\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T030000
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SUMMARY:Estonian World Congress - Eesti Rahvuskongress (in Tallinn)
DESCRIPTION:In case you missed it watch the recordings here.  \n\n\n\n\nView the event in Estonian here\n\n\n\nView the event in English here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Estonian World Congress (Eesti Rahvuskongress)\, hosted by the Estonian World Council! Attendees are welcomed to participate in-person or virtually. Recordings will be posted when available.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit questions via Slido here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks (10 am Estonia time) will include a welcome by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. Foreign Ministry Secretary General Jonatan Vseviov will offer an overview of Estonian security. \n\n\n\nPanel discussions will focus on development of Estonian national identity and cultural memory in the diaspora. Afternoon discussions will continue with roundtables and workshops on developing Estonian community and culture abroad\, with a special emphasis on Our Collective Memory. Youth and the diverse nature of our diaspora communities will be highlighted. \n\n\n\nScroll down for the full program or to download for print. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDownload program in Estonian\n\n\n\nDownload program in English\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram / Kava\n\n\n\nÜLEMAAILMSE EESTI KESKNÕUKOGU RAHVUSKONGRESS \n\n\n\n„Üleilmne eestlus ja ühismälu“  KAVA \n\n\n\n2. juulil 2026\, Radisson Collections Hotel\, Tallinn (scroll down for English)  \n\n\n\n9.00-10.00Registreerimine ja kohv   10.00-10.15Avamine ja tervitused  – Sirle Sööt\, ÜEKN esimees (Rootsi) – Välisminister Margus Tsahkna\,   10.15-11.00Eesti julgeolek – Välisministeeriumi kantsler Jonatan Vseviov\, kutsutud   11.00-12.00Arutelu „Eesti rahvusidentiteedi ja kultuurimälu areng välismaal“ Moderaator Piret Noorhani\, Väliseesti Muuseumi peaarhivaar 1. Keele\, kirjanduse ja ajakirjanduse mõju rahvusidentiteedi ja kultuurimälu arengule välismaal 2. 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise ja selle jagatud mälu mõju kogukondade arengule ja ühtsusele välismaal 3. Desinformatsiooni mõju rahvusidentiteedile ja kultuurimälule ning selle vältimine – Tiina Kirss\, Eesti Kirjandusmuuseumi vanemteadur– Janika Kronberg\, kirjandusloolane; Eesti Kirjanike Liidu Tartu osakonna esimees– Meelis Maripuu\, Eesti Mälu Instituudi juhatuse liige 12.00-12.15Ülevaade aruteludest üleilmsete eestlaste võrgustike päeval 1. juulil Kultuurikatlas– Reet Marten Sehr\, võrgustike päeva moderaator (Kanada) 12.15-13.30Lõunapaus (omal kulul) 13.30-13.45Eesti ühiskonnad välismaal: ülevaade – Aho Rebas\, Rootsi Eestlaste Liidu esindaja ÜEKNis 13.45-15.00Töötoad: „Eesti kogukondade erinevused välismaal. Mida me saame üksteiselt õppida?“ Üleilmse eestluse teabevahetusVälisühiskonna arenguruumKeskorganisatsioonide roll 15.00-16.00Ümarlaud: „Eesti rahvusidentiteedi ja kultuurimälu kujunemine välismaal elavatel noortel“ Millised on vajalikud tingimused\, et välismaal elavatel noortel kujuneks Eesti identiteet? Kas tunnetad või kuidas tegeled kaksikidentiteediga?Kuidas Sina\, välismaal elava noore eestlasena\, tahad olla seotud Eesti ühiskonnaga?  16.00-16.15Lõppsõna – Maia Linask\, ÜEKN välispoliitika toimkonna esimees (USA) \n\n\n\nPäevajuht: Ilona Kolberg\, Eesti Organisatsioonide Võrgustik Soomes esindaja ÜEKNis \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nESTONIAN WORLD COUNCIL  CONGRESS OF ESTONIAN ORGANIZATIONS \n\n\n\n„Global Estonians and collective memory“    PROGRAM \n\n\n\n9.00-10.00Registration and coffee 10.00-10.15Opening remarks and greetings  – Sirle Sööt\, ÜEKN chairperson (Sweden) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna\,   10.15-11.00Estonian security –  Director General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov\, invited   11.00-12.00Panel discussion: Development of Estonian national identity and cultural memory in the diaspora Moderator Piret Noorhani\, Chief Archivist\, VEMU Estonian Museum Canada 1. How language\, literature\, and journalism influence the development of national identity and cultural memory abroad 2. The impact of the 1944 mass flight and its shared memory on the development and unity of communities abroad 3. The impact of disinformation on national identity and shared memory\, and its deterrence – Tiina Kirss\, Senior Researcher\, Estonian Literary Museum– Janika Kronberg\, literary historian; chairperson\, Tartu branch of the Estonian Writers’ Union– Meelis Maripuu\, board member\, Estonian Memory Institute 12.00-12.15Overview of discussions at the Global Estonian Networks event on July 1 at Kultuurikattel– Reet Marten Sehr\, moderator of Global Estonian Networks event (Canada) 12.15-13.30Lunch (on your own) 13.30-13.45Overview of Estonian societies abroad – Aho Rebas\, Association of Estonians in Sweden representative to EWC 13.45-15.00Workshops: „The diversity of Estonian communities abroad: what can we learn from each other?“ Communication and information acquisition in Estonian communities abroadThe working environment of Estonian societies abroadThe role of national central organizations in Estonian communities 15.00-16.00Roundtable discussion: The formation of Estonian identity and cultural memory among Estonian youth abroad What conditions are needed for young people abroad to form an Estonian identity? How do you experience and cope with having a dual identity?How do you\, as a young Estonian living abroad\, want to connect to Estonian society? 16.00-16.15Closing remarks – Maia Linask\, chair of the EWC foreign policy committee (USA) \n\n\n\nEmcee: Ilona Kolberg\, Network of Estonian Organizations in Finland representative to EWC
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-world-congress-eesti-rahvuskongress/
LOCATION:Radisson Collection Hotel\, Rävala 3\, Tallinn\, Estonia
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SUMMARY:Estonia's XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” ("Kinship")
DESCRIPTION:Rewatch the Estonian Song and Dance Festival performances here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMe loome ise oma elu ja õnne.Me räägime ise oma keelt.Me laulame ise oma häälega omi laule.Me pühitseme iseoma laulupidu.Et kasvada oma rahvaga.Et armastada iseoma Eestit. \n\n\n\nTere tulemast XXVIII laulupeole “Iseoma”!Laulupeo kunstiline juht Heli Jürgenson \n\n\n\nMeie kandi inimesed –sõtsed\, kõugud\, sugulasedotsustasid kokku saada\,kokku tuua mugulased.\n\n\n\nMeie juures tuleb tänavu suur pidu\, millest ei tohi ilmaski ilma jääda. Armastust ja musta leiba peab jaguma igaühele\, kes meie trallamil tallab. Nii et pakkige pambud ja pasunad\, kammid ja kostid\, lootused ja luhtaminekud ning karake kõige täiega Keskpõrandale kokku. \n\n\n\nNii on sõnastanud tantsupeo dramaturg Laura Võigemast kutses XXI tantsupeole \n\n\n\nTantsupidu räägib sel korral meie iseoma lugu\, räägib inimeseks olemisest\, räägib eestlastest ja sellest\, mis on meile oma ja oluline. Jah\, meid on küll vähe\, meie maa on väike\, aga teisalt oleme kõik erinevad\, nii nagu on erinevad ka meie tavad\, kombed\, tantsud\, laulud\, pillilood ja murdekeel. Ja erinevad on ka kirevad isiksused meie kõigi suguvõsades. Me peame kokku hoidma. Igaüht oma iseärasustes hindama ja austama\, kõigist hoolima\, neid armastama\, ning\, kui vaja – neile andestama. Vaid nõnda püsime elus\, püsime oma vaba riigina ja ainult nõnda saavad elada meie kultuur\, tavad ja kombed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” (“Kinship”)\n\n\n\nThe treasured festival will take place from July 3rd to 6th\, 2025. This acclaimed national event features over 40\,000 choir singers\, orchestral musicians\, folk dancers\, and folk musicians. Estonian-American choirs and dance groups are among them! More than 100\,000 spectators gather to witness three dance performances\, one folk music concert\, and two concerts of the song festival. \n\n\n\nEANC is proud\, along with our partners Estonian Relief Committee and Estonian Students Fund\, to be a supporter of the numerous Estonian-American choirs and dance groups taking part in this treasured tradition!  \n\n\n\nRead more here about the US Estonian choirs and dance groups representing our communities at the Song and Dance Festival and how you make a difference\, here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n(The event schedule below is in Estonian time.)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSong & Dance Celebration Schedule:\n\n\n\nJuly 3\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 1st performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 19:00 (approx. end at 22:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 4\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 2nd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 11:00 (approx. end at 14:00) \n\n\n\nFolk Music Concert at Vabaduse Square at 14:00 (approx. end at 17:00) \n\n\n\nXXI Dance Celebration’s 3rd performance at Kalev Central Stadium at 18:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 5\, 2025\n\n\n\nGrand procession of all participants from Vabaduse Square to Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 13:00 (approx.end at 19:00) \n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s opening concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 19:30 (approx. end at 23:00) \n\n\n\nJuly 6\, 2025\n\n\n\nXXVIII Song Celebration’s main concert at Tallinn Song Celebration Grounds at 14:00 (approx. end at 21:00) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead more about the Song and Dance Festival tradition\, the repertoires\, participants\, trivia and more at Avaleht – XXVIII Laulu- ja XXI tantsupidu
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonias-xxviii-song-and-xxi-dance-celebration-iseoma-kinship/
LOCATION:Kalev Stadium and Song Festival Grounds\, Tallinn
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T210000
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SUMMARY:USA Day in Tallinn: SalaLauluTantsuPidu
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Americans and friends finding themselves in Estonian on July 4th\, are welcomed to attend this special event at Fotografiska in Tallinn. The party and social event fills the popular event venue with an outdoor singalong as wll as a number of treats inside this happening venue. Meet u pwith friends old and new\, enjoy the folkdancing performance\, and dance the night away.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBar and Dance FLoor\, entertainment by DJ Tom Lillental from Estonia\, Young & Estonian from USA.   \n\n\n\nPerformances by Various folkdance groups from US and elsewhere \n\n\n\nBackyard bar and outdoor singalongs.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/usa-day-in-tallinn-salalaulutantsupidu/
LOCATION:Fotografiska\, Telliskivi tn. 60a-8\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Foundation for Arts &amp%3B Letters / Eesti Kultuurifond USAs":MAILTO:info@estonianculture.org
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SUMMARY:Estonian Handbell Ensemble ARSIS on Tour in the US
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of this special opportunity to see the renowned Estonian handbell ensemble Arsis on tour this summer. Known for expressive and innovative performances of Estonian handbell music\, Arsis is invited to perform at the prestigious Pinnacle Festival in Wichita\, Kansas. The tour runs July 7-16\, with stops in Illinois\, Indiana\, Kansas\, Maryland and Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this tour\, and delighted to help bring Estonian performers to American audiences and Estonian communities off the beaten path. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n\nJuly 7 at 7 PM (Baltimore\, MD) – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\,Timonium\, MD 21093\n\n\n\nJuly 8 at 7 PM (Pittsburgh\, PA) – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardoCenter\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143\n\n\n\nJuly 9 at 7 PM – (Louisville\, KY) – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 BrownsboroRd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207\n\n\n\nJuly 11 – (Wichita\, KS) – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\,225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – (Alton\, IL) – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\,IL 62035\n\n\n\nJuly 13 at 6 PM – (Chicago\, IL) – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. ArlingtonHeights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007\n\n\n\nJuly 15 at 7 PM – (Akron\, OH) – First Congregational Church of Akron – The UpperRoom\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308\n\n\n\nJuly 16 at 7 PM – (Hershey\, PA) – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\,Hershey\, PA 17033
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-handbell-ensemble-arsis-tour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Baltimore\, MD
DESCRIPTION:As a proud sponsor\, EANC is proud to present the US Tour of the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. Join us for an evening of free and uplifting music on July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-member Arsis Handbell Ensemble\, conducted by Aivar Mäe\, has been invited to perform at the prestigious “Pinnacle 2025” festival in Wichita\, Kansas. This is one of the most important handbell music events in the United States\, where performers are selected through a competitive application process. We are honored to represent Estonia on this international stage. \n\n\n\nThe concert tour will take place from July 5 to 18\, 2025\, featuring eight performances in the following cities: Baltimore (MD)\, Pittsburgh (PA)\, Louisville (KY)\, Wichita (KS)\, Alton (IL)\, Chicago (IL)\, Akron (OH)\, and Hershey (PA). \n\n\n\nThis tour is made possible with the support of the Estonian Cultural Endowment\, the Estonian American National Council\, AS Tallink Grupp\, and GIGA Ehitus OÜ. \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to share Estonia’s unique handbell tradition with American audiences! \n\n\n\nTour Schedule and Venues: \n\n\n\n– July 7 at 7 PM – Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greenspring Ave\, Timonium\, MD 21093 \n\n\n\n– July 8 at 7 PM – Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal DiNardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 15143 \n\n\n\n– July 9 at 7 PM – Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd.\, Louisville\, KY 40207 \n\n\n\n– July 11 at 6 PM – Pinnacle 2025 Festival\, Century II Performing Arts Center\, 225 W Douglas Ave.\, Wichita\, KS 67202 \n\n\n\n– July 12 at 7 PM – Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel\, 5800 Godfrey Rd.\, Godfrey\, IL 62035 \n\n\n\n– July 13 at 6 PM – Christus Victor Lutheran Church\, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd.\, Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007 \n\n\n\n– July 15 at 7 PM – First Congregational Church of Akron – The Upper Room\, 292 East Market St.\, Akron\, OH 44308 \n\n\n\n– July 16 at 7 PM – First United Methodist Church\, 64 W Chocolate Ave\, Hershey\, PA 17033 \n\n\n\nAll concerts on the tour are free to attend. A free-will offering will be collected to help cover the tour expenses. The Wichita concert is part of the Pinnacle Festival – more information can be found here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-baltimore-md/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 11525 Greesnpring Ave\, Timonium\, Maryland\, 21093
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Pittsburg area\, PA
DESCRIPTION:As a Proud sposnor\, EANC is pleased to present  \n\n\n\nthe Estonian handbell ensemble ARSIS. Join us for a concert on July 8\, at the Saints John and Paul Church – Cardinal Di Nardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, PA 1143
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-pittsburg-area-pa/
LOCATION:Saints John and Paul Church\, Cardinal Dinardo Center\, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd.\, Sewickley\, Pennsylvania\, 15143
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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DTSTAMP:20260511T204712
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SUMMARY:Concert: Arsis Handbell Ensemble in Louisville\, KY
DESCRIPTION:It’s not everyday that an Estonian handbell ensemble performs in Kentucky. A good opportunity for some Estonian culture.  \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to be a sposnor of this tour.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/concert-arsis-handbell-ensemble-in-louisville-ky/
LOCATION:Christ Church United Methodist\, 4614 Brownsboro Rd\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40207
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="O%C3%9C Arsis":MAILTO:info@arsis.ee
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