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SUMMARY:Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Spordiliit USAsLXVII Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud29. juulil – 31. juulil 2022 a.LAKEWOOD EESTI MAJA – Lakewood Estonian House4 Cross St\, E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson Township\, NJ 08527 \n\n\n\nTulge tähistama Lakewoodi Eesti Mängude 68. aastapäeva. Lähimatel nädalatel jälgitav täpsem teave. \n\n\n\n—Estonian American Amateur AthletesLXVII Lakewood Estonian GamesJuly 29th – 31st 2022LAKEWOOD ESTONIAN HOUSEAddress: 4 Cross St\, E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson Township\, NJ 08527 \n\n\n\nCome celebrate the 68th anniversary of Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud. More detailed information to be updated in the coming weeks. \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nLXVIII Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud \n\n\n\nEesti Spordiliit USA-s korraldab Lakewood Eesti Mängud 29. juulil – 31. juulil 2022 a. \n\n\n\nReedel\, 29. juulil13:00 p.l. – Golfi võistlused grupile 10-ne minutilise vahega Lakewood CC\, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.com). Hinnad koos sõidukiga on $75. Registreerimine kuni 26. Juulil18:00 p.l. – Lakewood Eesti Maja baar ja einelaud avatud õhtuni19:00 p.l. – EÜS koosviibimine; keeglimäng ei toimu sellel aastal.Laupäeval\, 30. juulil08:00 e.l. – Ujumine Ocean County YMCA Toms River\, NJ Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)10:00 e.l. – 5K Jooks (magnus.skonberg@gmail.com\, Jackson Liberty High School’i staadionil10:00 e.l. – Kergejõustiku võistlused registeerimine Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)\,10:30 e.l. – Tennis Jackson Liberty HS\, Arden Ashford (ardenashford@gmail.com) (registreerimine kuni 26. juulil)12:00 p.l. – Lakewood Eesti Maja baar ja einelaud avatud õhtuni (baar avatud 14:00 p.l.)12:00 p.l. – Pickle Ball Jackson Liberty HS Allan Laupa (laupa@comcast.net) (registreerimine kuni 26. juulil)12:00 p.l. – Võrkpall võistlused Eesti Maja platsil\, (stskonberg@gmail.com)14:00 p.l. – Male turniir\, Siim Vanaselja (vanaselja@gmail.com)17:30 p.l. – Võrkpall finaalid\, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)19:30 p.l. – Defilee\, auhinnad ja valguspidu\, esineb Ülle Bucholz ja Uno Habakukk22:30 p.l. -. Band\, muusika\, tantsimine\, koosviibiminePühapäeval\, 31. juulil:“Perekonna päev ja päevitamine” Jenkinson’i rannas\, Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area) – Point Pleasant’is. \n\n\n\nSissepääsu HinnadReedel – VABA SISSEPÄÄS\, TULGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Laupäeval – sissepääs $30 (17 – 64 a.)\, $20 (65 a. + )\, vaba 16 a. ja alla\, vaba parkimine\, vaba telgi platsannetused Eesti Spordiliidu heaks teretulnudTeejuhised jt info www.eaaasport.com; info@eaaasport.com; www.facebook.com/Spordiliit \n\n\n\nkes soovivad oma äri reklaamida\, pöörduge Tarmo Pallopi poole enne 23. juulittarmopallop@americanaquatic.net \n\n\n\nThe 68th Lakewood Estonian Gamesare organized by Estonian-American Amateur Athletes\, Inc.in Lakewood\, NJ\, on July 29 – July 31\, 2022. \n\n\n\nThe schedule follows – more detailed information to be updated in the coming weeks.Bowling will not take place this year; pickle ball has been added. \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 29th1:00 pm – Golf competitions for groups 10 minutes apart Lakewood CC\, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.com). Prices with vehicle are $ 75. Registration until July 266:00 pm – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and kitchen open until late evening7:00 pm – EÜS meeting \n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 3008:00 e.l. –Swimming Ocean County YMCA Toms River\, NJ ; Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)10:00 e.l. – 5K Run (magnus.skonberg@gmail.com\, Jackson Liberty High School10:00 e.l. – Track & Field : Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)\, Jackson Liberty HS10:30 e.l. – Tennis Jackson Liberty HS :  Arden Ashford (ardenashford@gmail.com) (register by 26-jul)12:00 p.l. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar & kitchen open until late night (bar open 14:00 p.l.)12:00 p.l. – Pickle Ball Jackson Liberty HS:  Allan Laupa (laupa@comcast.net) (register by 26-jul)12:00 p.l. – Volleyball at Lakewood Estonian House (stskonberg@gmail.com)14:00 p.l. – Chess tournament : Siim Vanaselja (vanaselja@gmail.com)17:30 p.l. – Volleyball finals\, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)19:30 p.l. – Athlete parade\, awards and performance\, performances by Ülle Bucholz\, Uno Habakukk22:30 p.l. -. Dance Party – bring your favorite dance music to plug into the LEM sound system! \n\n\n\nSunday\, July 31:“Family Day and Sunbathing” at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area – Point Pleasant. \n\n\n\nAdmission PricesFriday – FREE ADMISSION\, COME !!!Saturday – $30 (17 – 64 y.)\, $20 (65 y.+)\, free 16 y. and under\, free parking and free tentingDonations can be made to Estonian-American Amateur Athletes\, Inc. (recognized 501c3 organization)Driving directions and other info www.eaaasport.com; info@eaaasport.com; www.facebook.com/Spordiliit \n\n\n\nIf you want to advertise your business\, please contact Tarmo Pallop before July 23tarmopallop@americanaquatic.net 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lakewoodi-eesti-mangud/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street and East Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, NJ\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Estonian Scouts and Guides Jamboree TULEHOIDJA\, hosted in the USA
DESCRIPTION:Pictured: Estonian Guies and Scouts at ´LENNUK´ laager\, 2019.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonian girl guides and boy scouts from around the world are welcomed to register for a week-long camp in the pine and cedar forest of Camp Järvemetsa.  \n\n\n\nHellakesed\, hundud\, gaidid\, skaudid\, juhid\, veteranid\, olete teretulnud osalema järjekordsel suurlaagril meie armsal Järvemetsa laagri alal\, August 6 – 14\, 2022. Eelregistreerimine kohustuslik.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scouts-and-guides-jamboree-usa/
LOCATION:Camp Järvemetsa\, New Jersey\, USA\, 71 Olev Drive\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Family activities,Scouting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T133000
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SUMMARY:33rd Anniversary of the Baltic Way
DESCRIPTION:The Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration\, which took place on 23 August in 1989\, when approximately two million people joined their hands forming a 600 km-long human chain through the Baltic countries of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\, thus demonstrating their unity in their efforts towards freedom from forcible Soviet occupation. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford\, Connecticut to commemorate this important event with Estonians\, Latvians\, Lithuanians and other freedom-loving peoples to stand for the independence of rightful nations.   \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\n11:30 – 12 – Flags and flowers are placed at “Freedom Tree” and monument dedicated to Baltic independence \n\n\n\n12 – Start of official program: \n\n\n\nIntroduction of participants and guests: by Mr. Paulius NenortasShort Overview – The Significance of the Baltic Way in 1989 – Dr. Dahlia GiedrimieneEstonia – Determination and Independence – Ms. Carol KlammerLatvia – Fight for Freedom and Independence. The Role of E.L.L.A — Mr. Valdis VinkelsLithuania – Baltic Way and Independence Declaration – Ms. Dzina InkratieneBaltic Region and Ukraine today – Fight for Freedom – Mr. Alexander KuzmaShort speeches by guests.\n\n\n\nSong – “THE BALTICS ARE AWAKENING” and Closing words \n\n\n\nRefreshments and snacks will be served starting at 11:30 AM \n\n\n\nOrganized and supported by: \n\n\n\nBALTNET – Baltic New England Development Network \n\n\n\nAmerican-Lithuanian Community (Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council) \n\n\n\nAmerican-Estonian Community (Connecticut Estonian Society)  \n\n\n\nAmerican-Latvian Community \n\n\n\ndgiedrim@gmail.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/33rd-anniversary-of-the-baltic-way/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe)\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="BALTNET":MAILTO:dgiedrim@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T160000
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SUMMARY:Estonians in Chicago celebrates Restoration of Estonian Independence Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day is celebrated on August 20th each year to celebrate the day in 1991 when Estonia regained its freedom\, lost to the Soviet Union more than five decades earlier. \n\n\n\nCome and join Chicago Estonians to celebrate Estonian Restoration of Independence with food\, music\, folk dance\, speeches and other fun activities on August 2th 2022 in McHenry\, IL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive music with masterful accordion player Henrik Henderson. ECSC  also have invited an Estonian nationally renowned folk musician Henrik Hinrikus to perform at this celebration. Henrik is helping lead a resurgent movement of folk music across Estonia with his dynamic solo performances of the accordion. Henrik has performed at over 800 events throughout the years and is a greatly accomplished\, highly entertaining musical mastermind. He will be performing traditional Estonian songs on his Teppo’s diatonic accordion\, many of which can be sung along to. Come along for a beautiful musical journey throughout Estonia’s history! \n\n\n\nRSVP to eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com or letting from one of the ECSC board members know of your coming before August 20th\, so that we can plan food accordingly. \n\n\n\nTickets before August 20th to EKSC members 50 USD and quests 70 USD. Later 60 USD and 80 USD. \n\n\n\nWAIT\, THERE IS MORE!  \n\n\n\nWe are also planning to host a first time ever Homemade Cake Contest. Bring your homemade cake to the party so that our judges\, special guests from Estonia\, can sample and announce the best Cake Maker of 2022. Surprises for all participants. For registering or more information\, please email eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nHappy baking!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonians-in-chicago-celebrates-restoration-of-estonian-independence-day-2022/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Anniversary of Restoration of Estonian Independence with the ECSC
DESCRIPTION:Eestlased Chicagos kutsuvad tähistama Eesti taasiseseisvumispäeva 27. augustil algusega kell 3pm (Chicago time) Sirje ja Tomi kodus 2415 Colby Dr\, McHenry\, IL \n\n\n\nPidulikud kõned\, muusikat teeb Henrik Hinrikus Eestist\, külalisi kostitame pikalaua stiilis õhtusöögiga\, mängime lõbusaid seltskonnamänge\, ühislaulmine\, rahvatantsijad\, parima koogimeistri väljakuulutamine\, simman ja palju muud huvitavat! \n\n\n\nPilet Eesti Kultuuri Selts Chicagos liikmetele $50\, teistele $70. \n\n\n\nKui on küsimusi emailige eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com \n\n\n\nKohtume varsti! 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/anniversary-of-restoration-of-estonian-independence/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Family activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago":MAILTO:eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T235959
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CREATED:20220901T201413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T201416Z
UID:8549-1662336000-1662422399@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Last Day to Register for EANC 2022 Elections
DESCRIPTION:September 5 is the last day to register for the online voting option for the XXIII EANC Council Elections. Register now to make your voice heard. All votes must be cast no later than September 10th.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/last-day-to-register-for-eanc-2022-elections/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T235959
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CREATED:20220901T201552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T202252Z
UID:8551-1662768000-1662854399@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Last day to cast votes in EANC XXIII Council Election
DESCRIPTION:September 10th is the last day to vote in the 2022 EANC Elections. Please be sure to cast your vote by 11:59 pm (Pacific)\, be it via paper ballot or online. Each registered e-voter received a unique online voting key to the email address listed at registration. If you are having trouble locating the email in your Inbox\, you might search for “invitations@electionbuddy.com.” The sender name is “Estonian American National Council\, Inc.” The subject line says “Vote now!”  \n\n\n\neanc2022election@eanc
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/last-day-to-cast-votes-in-eanc-xxiii-council-election/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T235959
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SUMMARY:Youth & Young Professionals Exchange Program: to Estonia
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to hear great news? Back to Our Roots camp is back for another year! Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s camp dates are September 11 – 22. Deadline for application July 3rd. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now open for international candidates who are: \n\n\n\n 18-30 years old; \n\n\n\n with Estonian roots; \n\n\n\n have lived at least 10 years abroad. \n\n\n\nThis year’s program will cover some of the most culturally & naturally richest places in Estonia. Travelling through the Eastern part of Estonia we will reach Setomaa – Tartu – Ida-Virumaa – Tallinn. \n\n\n\nWe promise you: new friendships\, interesting historical facts about Estonia\,  and opportunities to check out beautiful Estonian nature\, practice traditions\, taste cuisine\, visit interesting museums\, centers of political life of Estonia and even meet fellow Roots-people from previous years\, who have since moved to Estonia! \n\n\n\nApplication and further information: http://www.seiklejadorg/rahvuskaaslased.html \n\n\n\n\nApply here\n\n\n\n\nEach youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to participants.   \n\n\n\nThe programme includes:  \n\n\n\nintroducing the Estonian history and cultural heritage to young Estonians living abroad;sharing Estonian success stories\, good practices and planned future developments;teaching participants the Estonian language in the non-formal learning environment;providing information about work and study opportunities in Estonia;introducing Estonian governance system;creating the network for young people of Estonian origin that might support repatriation .\n\n\n\n​Participants will have a chance to learn and practice Estonian in a casual learning environment. The programme consists of various activities organized in different parts of Estonia. Please be advised that last-minute changes to program activities may be deemed necessary due to coronavirus precautions.​The youth exchange programme is organized by youth organization Seiklejate Vennaskond\, coordinated by Estonian Education and Youth Board and financed by the Compatriots Programme of the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProfile of participants:\n\n\n\nAge 18 – 30;Estonian roots\, but living abroad for at least 10 years;Motivation to learn and practice Estonian;Willingness to participate in whole programme of youth exchange (participants need to choose to which exchange they apply for; they can participate only in one).\n\n\n\n​Costs related to participation: \n\n\n\nIf selected\, participnat can expect that all costs within Estonia are covered 100%\, including accommodation\, food\, local transport\, visits and excursions. Travel costs (up to 300€ based on  actual costs) will be reimbursed after the exchange. (Some exceptions (increase/decrease in funding limit depending on the overall travel budget and the distance of individual journey. For instance\, as travel costs from neighbouring countries are under the limit and from more distant countries over the limit\, it will be balanced to be fair to everyone.)  \n\n\n\nTravel visa (if needed) is the responsibility of each participant\, but organizers are happy to provide assistance in getting the travel documents. Travel insurance is obligatory and is to be obtained by the participant. This cost will not be reimbursed.​ \n\n\n\nAdditional information and questions:\n\n\n\nrahvuskaaslased@gmail.com – all questions are welcome!Application form in English: (please fill the application form either in Estonian or English)\, \n\n\n\n​Application deadline: 3rd of July.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/youth-young-professionals-exchange-program-to-estonia/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T133000
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SUMMARY:CEEC Policy Brief: U.S. Leadership in Enhancing Black Sea Regional Security
DESCRIPTION:Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is spurring the US and NATO members to revisit security in the Black Sea region. \n\n\n\nThis event has passed but you may watch the video recording here.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch video recording\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThe panel will examine the new bipartisan Black Sea Security Act (S.4509) and the United States’ new policy toward the six countries of the region (Ukraine\, Georgia\, Moldova\, Romania\, Bulgaria\, and Turkey) that hold the keys to the collective security of the US and NATO members. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers: \n\n\n\nMr. Ian Brzezinski – Senior Fellow Atlantic Council \n\n\n\nAmbassador Kurt Volker – Former US Ambassador to NATO \n\n\n\nModerated by: \n\n\n\nMichael Sawkiw – Director\, Ukrainian National Information Service \n\n\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will be hosted on the Zoom platform. \n\n\n\nPlease see www.CEECAdvocacy.org for more info and contact georgianassociation@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ceec-policy-brief-us-leadership-in-enhancing-black-sea-regional-security/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Virtual gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Eastern and Central Europe":MAILTO:georgianassociation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
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UID:8557-1663430400-1663430400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Lakewood Estonian House - 75
DESCRIPTION:Join the festivities celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Lakewood Estonia House\, a welcome home-away-from-home for Estonians near and far! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 3 pm\, and the program begins at 4 pm!  \n\n\n\nPerformers from Estonia! Kitchen and bar will be serving! \n\n\n\nFor reservations\, email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com\, or call 1-732-408-1822.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lakewood-estonian-house-75/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, Connecticut\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T090000
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CREATED:20220830T165440Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference and Commemorations: The Mass Flight of 1944
DESCRIPTION:The full recording\, as well as program and speaker bio are available for viewing below:   \n\n\n\nIn commemoration of the Great Refugee Flight to the West (in 1944)\, the Seminar Series “I Do Not Want to Leave\, but I Cannot Stay” presented the international conference Mass Flight of 1944 at Estonia’s Parliament on September 19th in commemoration of the anniversary of the Great Refugee Flight to the West (1944). \n\n\n\nThank you to the organizers as well EANC council members Kristi Vuht Allpere and Jaak Rakfeldt\, who presented at this important event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   *in the Estonian language\, on-site translation provided.  \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, preregistration required. Pre-register for in person participation by September 12\, 2022\, 5. p.m. (Estonia time). Kohtade arv on piiratud. Sissepääs vaid eelregistreerinutule. \n\n\n\nConference program and additional events listed below the brief slide show.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend \n\n\n\nRegister for video link \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuurpõgenemine 1944 ja meie / The Mass Flight of 1944 and UsRahva mälu ja pagulus / People’s memory and exile \n\n\n\n(Begins 1 p.m. Estonia time\, 6 a.m. Eastern time) \n\n\n\nAvasõnad / Opening Remarks \n\n\n\nTarmo Kruusimäe – Riigikogu Välis-Eesti toetusrühma esimees / Chairman of the Riigikogu Välis-Eesti support group \n\n\n\nTõnis Lukas – EV haridus- ja teadusminister / Minister of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nEttekanded / Presentations \n\n\n\nMeelis Maripuu (Eesti) “Põgenejad\, kes nad olid?” (The Refugees – who were they?”) \n\n\n\nLelde Neimane (Läti) “Läti pagulaste videod 1944 aasta mälestustest Läti Okupatsioonimuuseumis” (Video testimonies of the refugees of 1944\, in the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia) \n\n\n\nJuozas Banionis (Leedu) “Enne Leedu Harta avaldamist: Leedu pagulaskomitee Saksamaal 1944-1949” (Before the publication of the Lithuanian Charter: Organization of the Lithuanian Exile Community in Germany in 1944-1949) \n\n\n\nDr. Jaak Rakfeldt (Ameerika Ühendriigid) “Suurpõgenemine: trauma\, vastupidavus ja kerksus” (The Mass Flight: Trauma\, Coping\, and Resilience) \n\n\n\nElin Toona (Ühendkuningriik) „Pagulus“ (Exile) \n\n\n\nMati Mandel (Eesti) “Admiral Johan Pitka võitlusgrupi liikmete saatus” (The Fate of the Members of Admiral Johan Pitka’s Resistance Group) \n\n\n\nMadis Somelar (Eesti) “Suur põgenemine ja Välis-Eesti meie õpikutes” (The Mass Flight of 1944 and the subject of Estonians abroad in school textbooks)  \n\n\n\nKohvipaus 15 min / 15 minutes coffee break \n\n\n\nPaneelvestlus / Panel discussions \n\n\n\nSpeakers: Riina Solman\, Tunne Kelam\, Mari-Ann Kelam\, Kristi Allpere\, Enn Hallik \n\n\n\nModereerib: Iivi Zajedova \n\n\n\nKoordinaator ja tugi: Evelin Sennett \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsuurpogenemine1944.wordpress.comwww.facebook.com/suurpogenemine1944suurpogenemine@gmail.com \n\n\n\nLearn more about the speakers here:  https://youtu.be/55G5IGwfAls \n\n\n\nThe organizer reserves the right to make programming changes. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe conference was followed by the premiere of the performance “Pagulusse” (“Into Exile”). \n\n\n\nBased on the memoirs of EANC Visnapuu Award for Arts and Letters author Elin Toona\, performed by students of the 32nd High School and the ensemble “Estonian Folks.”  Advisor: Eva Kalbus.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/international-conference-the-mass-flight-of-1944/
LOCATION:Estonian Parliament Conference Hall\, Lossiplats 1a\, Tallinn\, Estonia
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T150000
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Council: A Conversation on the US role in the NATO Alliance
DESCRIPTION:What is the United States’ role in the alliance and how can NATO members continue to support Ukraine? United States Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis discuss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n The Hon. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)Co-Chair\, Senate NATO Observer GroupUS SenateThe Hon. Thom Tillis (R-NC)Co-Chair\, Senate NATO Observer GroupUS Senate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Join the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, on Monday\, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. for a conversation with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) . This conversation will be held virtually via Zoom.The war in Ukraine has ushered in a sea change in transatlantic security. In response to Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war\, the United States and its NATO allies have provided unprecedented military and political support to Ukraine in its fight for freedom\, increased the alliance’s deterrence and defense posture especially along its Eastern Flank\, and remained steadfast in maintaining an “open door policy” for prospective new members such as Sweden and Finland. Still\, as Russia’s war in Ukraine shifts into a new phase and NATO contemplates how to adapt in a changed security environment\, it is imperative that the transatlantic community explores what is next for the Alliance and the United States specifically. The Atlantic Council is excited to welcome Senators Shaheen and Tillis to discuss what long-term support the United States and its allies can offer to Ukraine and its people\, how to strengthen Western resolve and unity through the upcoming winter\, and how to bolster collective defense to resist expanding Russian aggression\, including in critical regions such as the Black Sea.The Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-a-conversation-on-the-us-role-in-the-nato-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:CEPA Forum 2022: Meeting the Moment - Allies at a Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual CEPA Forum — “Meeting the Moment: Allies at a Crossroads” — will take place virtually from September 27-29\, 2022. Over the course of the Forum\, CEPA will host a dynamic series of virtual keynotes\, discussions\, debates\, and stories focusing on the transatlantic response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and its implications for security and democracy. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Center for European Policy Analysis has a content-rich program planned\, with international experts and leaders discussing crucial issues.  \n\n\n\nFYI: Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is among the very many esteemed speakers at this important event.  \n\n\n\nProgram Summary  \n\n\n\nDay 1:Transatlantic Defense and Security \n\n\n\nDay 2: Democratic Resilience \n\n\n\nDay 3: Democratic Resilience \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\nFull program available here \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\nH.E. Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă\, Prime Minister of Romania \n\n\n\nH.E. Kaja Kallas\, Prime Minister of Estonia \n\n\n\nH.E. Krišjānis Kariņš\, Prime Minister of Latvia \n\n\n\nH.E. Mateusz Morawiecki\, Prime Minister of Poland \n\n\n\nH.E. Ingrida Šimonytė\, Prime Minister of Lithuania \n\n\n\nH.E. Zuzana Čaputová\, President of Slovakia \n\n\n\nH.E. Oleksii Reznikov\, Minister of Defence\, Ukraine \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Wendy Sherman\, United States Deputy Secretary of State \n\n\n\nH.E. Stefano Sannino\, Secretary-General\, European External Action Service  \n\n\n\nGen. Christopher G. Cavoli\, Supreme Allied Commander Europe\, NATO; Commander\, US European Command  \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Tammy Baldwin\, US Senator for Wisconsin \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Dick Durbin\, US Senator for Illinois\, US Senate \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Amy Klobuchar\, US Senator for Minnesota\, US Senate \n\n\n\nThe Hon. James Risch\, US Senator for Idaho \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Jeanne Shaheen\, US Senator for New Hampshire \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Thomas Tillis\, US Senator for North Carolina \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Roger Wicker\, US Senator for Mississippi
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/cepa-forum-2022-meeting-the-moment-allies-at-a-crossroads/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T090000
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SUMMARY:Zoom webinar for Estonian School teachers abroad
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\, registration link and more info to follow.  \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered include applying for grants.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/zoom-webinar-for-estonian-school-teachers-abroad/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Online Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Institute":MAILTO:heidy.kiviloo@estinst.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T165959
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20221009T220256Z
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SUMMARY:Tallinn Digital Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister\, will take place in Tallinn on 10–11 October. This year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships.  \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit 2022 will take place on 10–11 October at the Tallinn Creative Hub. The two days consist of keynote speeches and panel discussions. While the event is conducted live in Tallinn\, virtual sessions are also accessible.  Register here.  \n\n\n\nConnectivity is at the heart of our efforts to build a free\, prosperous\, and sustainable future that reinforces the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit is an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that brings together leaders from like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues as well as to seize the many opportunities on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nConnectivity is instrumental to ensuring geopolitical stability\, economic and energy security\, and a successful digital and green transformation. It is now a geostrategic imperative to do business with trusted partners according to our common interests\, our democratic values\, and our highest standards—the essence of trusted connectivity. \n\n\n\nThese themes underline this year’s Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that gathers together leaders of like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nTallinn Digital Summit 2021 focused on Trusted Connectivity as a shared conceptual framework for like-minded democracies to consolidate and amplify their several connectivity initiatives while also highlighting the nexus between cross-border infrastructure\, geopolitics\, and digital technologies. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships. The Summit will elaborate on what a trusted and secure digital society could look like\, as well as on concrete steps for governments\, financial institutions\, international organizations\, technical experts\, and the private sector to take to ensure our digital future advances human freedom\, human dignity\, and the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nWe will explore the role of trusted connectivity and trusted partnerships in ensuring global stability and the resilience of supply chains\, in enhancing energy\, economic\, and cyber security\, in cooperation on digital policy and international standards\, in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence\, clouds and satellites\, digital public goods\, and Web 3.0\, as well as in the reconstruction of a free and democratic Ukraine. All this necessitates the holistic shaping of the requisite political\, institutional\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems to increase public and private investments in infrastructure and utilizing the concept of trusted connectivity to construct an architecture of trust within the rules-based international system. \n\n\n\nThe Summit takes place against the backdrop of several momentous developments. First\, many have recently introduced new connectivity initiatives\, including the G7\, the EU’s Global Gateway\, the UK’s Clean Green Initiative\, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Second\, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine\, in conjunction with continuing cyberattacks against vital infrastructure\, have amply underscored the geopolitical importance of values-based investments into trusted connectivity and of reducing our strategic dependencies on malign actors. We are faced with new geostrategic imperatives but also with an auspicious opportunity to enhance our cooperation in the face of shared challenges. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for more info
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/tallinn-digital-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T230000
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SUMMARY:„LADYBUG'S JOURNEY” 
DESCRIPTION:A memorial evening of song celebrating the life of Ell Tabur  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEll Taburile pühendatud laulu – ja mälestusõhtu  \n\n\n\n„LEPATRIINU LEND” \n\n\n\nTulge kuulama\, kaasa laulma ja mälestama  \n\n\n\nmeie armast laululindu  \n\n\n\nELL TABURIT (29.06.1943 – 30.04.2020) \n\n\n\nEsinevad Hanna-Liina Võsa\, \n\n\n\nAndres Raudsepp ja Urmas Kärner. \n\n\n\nÜritus algab kell 16:00\, esinemised 17:00-19:00 vahel.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for „LADYBUG’S JOURNEY”  \n\n\n\nA memorial evening of song celebrating the life of Ell Tabur  \n\n\n\nCome listen\, sing along and reminisce  \n\n\n\nour lovely songbird \n\n\n\nELL TABUR (29.06.1943 – 30.04.2020) \n\n\n\nPerformances by Hanna-Liina Võsa\, \n\n\n\nAndres Raudsepp and Urmas Kärner. \n\n\n\nEvent starts at 4pm\, performances between 5-7pm.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/remembering-ell-tabur-with-music/
LOCATION:New York Estonian Society\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T170000
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SUMMARY:Estonian Boy Scout / Girl Guide Leaders\, USA\, Annual Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Leaders of the Council of Estonian Scouting\, USA\, and the Estonian Girl Guides Association in USA convene on October 15th to plan the program for the year ahead. Guiding and scouting plays an important role in the Estonian American community\, with leadership\, culture\, personal responsibility and community service among guiding principles.  \n\n\n\nTo get your children involved in or to learn more about Estonian scouting – guiding program in the USA\, please visit www.jarvemetsa.org or email skautjuht@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-scout-guide-leaders-usa-annual-meeting-2022meet/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Scouting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
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SUMMARY:Estonia's VAT Teater takes stage with "ALIAS" at local Estonian communities in the US
DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s popular VAT theater brings its performance of ALIAS\, written by Andrus Kivirähk\, to Estonian American stages this Autumn! Rescheduled from the pre-covid era\, the organizers have gone through quite a lot to bring this acclaimed and talented bunch of theatre professionals to Estonian communities in the US.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to the performances\, join in on one of the workshops led by the VAT team.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLakewood Estonian House (Jackson\, NJ) \n\n\n\nVAT Theater workshops for children / youth: Friday\, October 28th\, 7 pm. Lavavõitlus ja loovkirjutamis töötuba noortele.   \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS\, Saturday\, October 29th\, 4 pm.  \n\n\n\nContact: Imbi. Email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBoston area  \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS\, Oct. 30th\, 5 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm)\, Follen Church\, Sonin Music Center for the Arts\, Lexington\, MA.   \n\n\n\nTickets: https://www.bostoneesti.org/event-details\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew York Estonian House\, NYC\, November 5th\, 4 pm \n\n\n\nVAT Theater creative writing workshop @ New York Estonian House\, Saturday November 5th\, 2 pm. This will be conducted in the Estonian language.   \n\n\n\nPerformance of ALIAS \, Saturday at 4 pm.  \n\n\n\nContact: Info@estonianculture.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nALIAS is completing its long theatre run with the 100th showing coinciding with the US tour.   \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of these events.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vat-theater-alias-lakewood-boston-ny/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T220000
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SUMMARY:Lakewoodi Eesti Maja Tuluõhtu - Benefit for the Lakewood Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lakewoodi-eesti-maja-tuluohtu-benefit-for-the-lakewood-estonian-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
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SUMMARY:Benefit for the Lakewood  Estonian House - Lakewoodi Eesti Maja Tuluõhtu
DESCRIPTION:Dinner! Raffle! Bar! And a special performance of the VAT Teater production ALIAS\, featuring top actors from Estonia: Merle Palmiste\, Piret Rauk\, Tanel Saar. Come support the Estonian community in Lakewood. Not to be missed! \n\n\n\nTable reservations accepted via Imbi or email (below). Suggested donation: $50
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lakewoodi-eesti-maja-tuluohtu/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20220928T152317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T232212Z
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SUMMARY:NY Baltic Film Festival Going on Now!
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns on November 2-13\, 2022 as a hybrid festival screening the best new and critically-acclaimed Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian films in-person in NYC Nov. 2-6 and virtually Nov. 4-13. \n\n\n\nSchedule – in person & virtual screenings — New York Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ticket-sales-open-ny-baltic-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20220927T192022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T192413Z
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SUMMARY:MUSI*CAL: Presenting songs from So-Cal composers\, writers\, performers
DESCRIPTION:Songs from Singing Revolution: The Musical will be presented (along with others) at the special event MUSI-CAL\, a night of music at the Bourbon Room Hollywood\, is so excited to support Southern California composers\, writers and performers by sharing their songs from New Musicals for Theater and Film. \n\n\n\nMUSI-CAL Co-Hosts  \n\n\n\nCLAYTON FARRIS & LAURA SCHEIN  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSinging Revolution: The Musical  \n\n\n\nBook & Lyrics by James Bearhart & Tony Spinosa; Concept & Music by Tony Spinosa  \n\n\n\nA contemporary musical with a Europop score. It is the story of Taavi Tamm\, the leader of the resistance movement who falls in love with the daughter of the enemy. Inspired by the Estonian revolution against the Soviet Union\, Taavi leads his fellow countrymen to freedom through the power of song. Singing Revolution parallels our current times and is a reminder that the peaceful power of our voices can change the world.  \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here \n\n\n\n\nConcert performances feature Justin Matthew Sargent (Broadway: Spider-Man\, Rock of Ages\, Bonnie & Clyde) and Bella Hicks (National Tour: Waitress) with Musical Direction by Brent Crayon. \n\n\n\nOther selection will include pieces from:  \n\n\n\n57 BUS  \n\n\n\nRyan Luevano Book\, Music & Lyrics  \n\n\n\nInspired by a true event that took place on a bus in Oakland\, California in 2013\, when an 18-year-old high school student’s skirt was set on fire by another student. The musical explores how the lives of these two children are changed forever. And it is a refreshingly honest look at the impact of intolerance on children and the power of understanding to achieve peace and ultimately break down the cycle of hate.  \n\n\n\nDorothy – The Musical  \n\n\n\nChuck Strand Book\, Music\, & Lyrics George Petersen Additional Music & Orchestrations  \n\n\n\nThe true crime tale of the rise of pioneering journalist Dorothy Kilgallen and her curious death while investigating the assassination of JFK.  \n\n\n\nA song from Winter Lights  \n\n\n\nPamela Winslow Kashani Music & Lyrics Tim Kashani Book  \n\n\n\nThrough a botched science experiment and a bit of magic a fantastical holiday character appears to a science minded teen and takes her\, her younger brother and her robot friend on a wild\, funny and entertaining journey to help her face her fears and gain the confidence she needs to create her dream invention.  \n\n\n\nThe Belles Are Swingin’  \n\n\n\nScott DeTurk & James Mellon Book\, Lyrics & Music  \n\n\n\nTwo Women – Two Pitchers – Two Lifetimes A Musical Fable of Family\, Friendship and Fate Sometimes “You Gotta Think Outside The Box”  \n\n\n\nA song from Apple Tree Theatre  \n\n\n\nAn animated musical series created by Laura Schein & Ben Zeadman Zeadman & Schein Songs  \n\n\n\nWhen 3rd grader Ellie Beat creates a theatre company in her backyard under the big apple tree\, she and her ragtag crew of dramatically inclined friends discover that through the magic of theatre\, anything is possible.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/musi-cal-at-the-bourbon-room-hollywood/
LOCATION:The Bourbon Room\, Hollywood\, 6356 Hollywood Blvd\, 2nd Floor\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
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SUMMARY:Estonian Virtual Forum hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
DESCRIPTION:This time\, ahead of the parliamentary elections in March 2023\, the virtual forum will look at the extent to which the voice of Estonians abroad counts and how much can people influence life in Estonian society from abroad. Editors and journalists of the Estonian diaspora media are in the studio to discuss the current and future role of the diaspora media. There are live interviews from communities abroad and Puuluup provides musical entertainment. We will also have surprise guests! The virtual forum is moderated by Anett Numa. \n\n\n\n\nJoin here\n\n\n\n\nWorksup \n\n\n\nThe detailed program will be posted here when available: https://www.globalestonian.com/et \n\n\n\nThe virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be watched from any location with an internet connection. You can watch it in Estonian\, English or Russian.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVirtuaalfoorum eestlastele üle maailma toimub 3. detsembril kell 16 Eesti aja järgi (UTC/GMT +2) \n\n\n\nPane vaim valmis ja valmistu ühisvaatamiseks! \n\n\n\nVirtuaalfoorumi avasõnad ütleb välisminister Urmas Reinsalu. Foorumil arutletakse märtsis 2023. aastal toimuvate Riigikogu valimiste eel\, kui palju välismaal elava eestlase hääl üldse loeb ja kas ning kuidas välismaalt on võimalik Eesti ühiskonna asjades kaasa rääkida? Foorumil arutletakse ka infovahetuse teemadel\, s. h diasporaa meedia rolli üle olevikus ja tulevikus. Tehakse lülitusi väliskogukondadesse. Muusikat teeb Puuluup\, kes on just tagasi jõudnud maailmaturneelt. Jõulueelne mõtisklus üllatukülaliselt Viljandimaalt. Virtuaalfoorumit juhib Anett Numa. \n\n\n\nVälisministeeriumi virtuaalfoorumit saab jälgida ja sellele kaasa mõelda mis tahes maailma punktist\, eelduseks on internetiühenduse olemasolu. Foorum tõlgitakse reaalajas nii inglise kui ka vene keelde. \n\n\n\nTäpsem programm järgneb. \n\n\n\nKevadel 2022 toimunud virtuaalfoorumit saab vaadata siin.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-virtual-forum-dec2023/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230110T001014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T010852Z
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.
DESCRIPTION:BACK HOME AND LIVE!  Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA January 14-15\, 21-22\, 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe incredible influence of moving images is undeniable – the screen introduces us\, shapes us\, dresses us\, fires our imaginations\, changes our language\, speaks volumes without language\, projects the unspoken language of the heart – of love\, of hate as it tells our stories. Films are a marker of both individual and national identity and at the same time a reminder of our common humanity. \n\n\n\nEstonian film and Oscar contender KALEV is among the films being shown. Bring some friends and make an event of it!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKALEV (Ove Musting\, Estonia – 1 hr 31 minutes)  \n\n\n\nInspired by a true story. It’s the summer of 1990. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse and the small Baltic nations struggle to regain their independence. Society is divided\, there is fear and turmoil on the streets\, just as the Soviet Union’s basketball championship is about to begin. The Estonian team Kalev faces a momentous decision. With independence seemingly within arm’s reach\, a rising tide of public opinion opposes the Estonian team’s participation in the USSR championship. \n\n\n\n\n Purchase tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the KALEV trailer here\n\n\n\n\nNordic films and “Top films from the top of Europe” are an important component in European and world cinema\, and have given us an incredible legacy of film making. The oldest continuously operating film studio in the world is in Scandinavia! The films of Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway\, and Sweden comprise about 10% of all of European film. The films of Baltic countries were often inspired by their Nordic neighbors. The result is a creative output of wonderful films that deserve to be shared and celebrated in Hollywood – the film capital of the world! \n\n\n\nScandinavian Film Festival L.A. was founded for the purpose “cinema cultural exchange” and the sharing of an important\, significant body of work with the Los Angeles film audience – industry professionals\, film lovers\, those who love subtitles and the flavor of language\, those reading subtitles for the first time\, and those who don’t have to read the subtitles at all. In creating an annual residency for Nordic film in Southern California we offer an opportunity for all to see the representative “best” of Nordic film making in any given year. The Northern “lights\, camera\, action” of our program includes films submitted for “Oscar” competition. For those in that race we offer further “buzz” – further publicity\, further exposure. The program also includes additional current feature films\, shorts\, and an occasional documentary. Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. brings people together for the shared experience of the film\, and leads to networking\, discussion\, inspiration\, business\, and pleasure. \n\n\n\nParent organization of SFFLA is the American Scandinavian Foundation of Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/scandinavian-film-festival-l-a/
LOCATION:https://www.writersguildtheater.com/\, 135 South Doheny Drive\, Beverly Hills\, California\, 90211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230120T211545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T211548Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Students Fund scholarship application period opens for Estonian-American students
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Students Fund supports students of Estonian heritage studying full-time at a college or university by awarding scholarships to promising candidates\, who demonstrate academic excellence\, community activity and leadership\, and participation in and commitment to Estonian society. We are making preparations for the 2022 application cycle and look forward to receiving applications from new and returning students! \n\n\n\nJan 15 – Feb 14   ESF accepting applications from USA-based Estonian students ONLY \n\n\n\n         (i.e. students graduated from or are completing their final year of high school in the USA) \n\n\n\nFeb 15    ESF begins accepting applications from Estonian students elsewhere in the world \n\n\n\nApplication portal is open until 200 applications are received or March 15th\, whichever comes first. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, the application portal closed early due to an overwhelming response from around the globe. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to: \n\n\n\n          1. go to the ESF website now \n\n\n\n          2. review the instructions ASAP and plan accordingly \n\n\n\n          3. apply early \n\n\n\nESF website: https://esfusa.org \n\n\n\nOfficial application (in Estonian):  https://esfusa.org/eng/forms/1 \n\n\n\nEnglish translation of the application: https://esfusa.org/files/EnglishPDFTraditional.pdf \n\n\n\nEnglish translation of the instructions: https://esfusa.org/eng/guides/guide/1_eng \n\n\n\nFor assistance in filling out the application\, technical help or questions: toetusfond@esfusa.org \n\n\n\nYou will be directed to our help desk for USA-based applicants. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Opportunity for a weeklong Estonian cultural immersion experience in August \n\n\n\n            ESF provides a stipend for Estonians in the USA aged 18-35  \n\n\n\n                        to attend Metsaülikool in Ontario\, Canada. \n\n\n\n           
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-students-fund-scholarship-application-period-opens-for-estonian-american-students/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230105T184630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T185218Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin fellow book-lovers to discuss author Andrus Kivirähk’s book Mees\, kes tundis ussisõnu (The Man Who Spoke Snakish).  \n\n\n\nParticipants will first meet in small groups at 11 a.m. Eastern to discuss the book amongst themselves (English and Estonian ; specify if you would like to be paired in a group with a friend). Meet author Andrus Kivirähk (virtual panel) at 12 noon Eastern; discussion will be moderated by Anu Tonts of Vanemuine theater. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is January 28\, 6 pm Eastern.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nThe book is available for purchase in Estonian or English via Rahva Raamat or Amazon.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-book-club-gathering/
LOCATION:Raamatuklubi  / Virtual Book Club
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230124T233200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T193441Z
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SUMMARY:Estonian Parliamentary Elections - Candidate Debates
DESCRIPTION:Parliamentary elections are held in Estonia on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. (For more information about how and where to vote\, click here.) \n\n\n\nOn January 29 hear from candidates at this hybrid event advertised by organizers as a debate between `candidates representing Estonia´s largest political parties.´  \n\n\n\nThis event has passed\, but the video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/live/BYHIiqgKtL0?feature=share \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n29-01-2023\n\n\n\nCurrently\, the following parties (presented in alphabetical order) will be represented at the debate by the following candidates:  \n\n\n\nEesti 200 (Estonia 200): Kalev Stoicescu \n\n\n\nIsamaa (Fatherland Party): Urmas Reinsalu \n\n\n\nKeskerakond (Estonian Centre Party):  Eva-Maria Liimets \n\n\n\nParempoolsed (Right Party):  Lavly Perling \n\n\n\nReformierakond (Estonian Reform Party): Eerik-Niiles Kross \n\n\n\nSotsiaal Demokraatlik Erakond (Social Democratic Party): Silver Tambur \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNote from the organizers: \n\n\n\nAll parties who have registered a full slate of candidates have been invited.\n\n\n\nSubmit your questions in Estonian or English now and/or during Sunday’s debate\, using the link below.\n\n\n\n\nThe moderators for this debate will be: \n\n\n\nMartin Ehala (of the Estonian news daily Postimees; Opinions section)  \n\n\n\nReet Marten Sehr (member of Estonian Central Council in Canada\, delegate to the Estonian World Council)   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin the livestream\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\n\n\n\nParticipate in person: \n\n\n\nTartu College\, 310 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario  Canada
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-parliamentary-elections-candidate-debates/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230126T191245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T003626Z
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SUMMARY:KESKUS update hour
DESCRIPTION:Community engagement session: Join in-person or via Zoom to hear first-hand updates on the progress of the planned International Estonian Centre in Toronto.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend\, from wherever in the world you are\, for project updates. If you’re in the vicinity\, finally a return to in-person updates! Come and enjoy a cup of coffee and some social time after the update. /// Palun osalege KESKUSe projekti infotunnis ükskõik millises maailmanurgas te olete. Kui olete KESKUSe objekti läheduses\, tulge nautige tassi kohvi ja seltskondlikku aega pärast infotundi. \n\n\n\nWe’ll cover off the floor plans\, construction\, financing\, budget and capital campaign status as well as updates to the construction schedule. /// Infotunnis tuleb teemadeks muuhulgas ka korruseplaanid\, ehituse\, rahastamise\, eelarve ja kapitalikampaania hetkeseis ning ehitusgraafik. \n\n\n\nThough the project team will endeavour to provide a thorough update\, please send your questions in advance and by January 25th\, to uuskodu@estoniancentre.ca. /// Projekti juhtkond püüab anda põhjaliku ülevaate hetkeseisust ja plaanidest\, palun saatke oma küsimused ette ära\, hiljemalt 25. jaanuariks aadressile uuskodu@estoniancentre.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin webinar here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/keskus-update-hour/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230204T210455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T174535Z
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SUMMARY:Ticket Sales Open: Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale today! Boston Baltic Film Festival websiteBoston Baltic Film Festival 2023 – EANC – ERKU (estosite.org)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ticket-sales-open-bbff2023/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065932
CREATED:20230128T165019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T221757Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia: Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Vabariigi 105. aastapäeva tähistamine\, aktus\, õhtusöök ja pidu ~ kõik on teretulnud! \n\n\n\nThe Connecticut Estonian Society welcomes to join the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia! A short formal program will be followed by dinner buffet and party. \n\n\n\nGuest speaker : Estonian Ambassador to the United States Mr. Kristjan Prikk   \n\n\n\nEV Suursaadik Ameerika Ühendriikides hr Kristjan Prikk \n\n\n\nOur short program also features the acclaimed and multifaceted young Estonian musician\,  \n\n\n\npianist Mr. Ingmar Erik Kiviloo.  \n\n\n\n Esineb pianist Ingmar Erik Kiviloo\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe event venue warmly replicates an actual Baltic manor and serves superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine. Cap off the evening in light spirits. Raffle. Cash bar. Dance floor will be open\, music by DJ Kristjan Karu. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Saturday\, February 11.  Reservations may be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517)\, with payment via check by mail or on-site at the event.  \n\n\n\nChecks should be made out to CES (Connecticut Estonia Society)\, mailing address: \n\n\n\nCES\, c/o treasurer Margus Laan\, 3 Russell Street\, Wallingford\, CT 06492-3220.  \n\n\n\nAdults: $65 \n\n\n\nYouth (13 – 18)\, $55 \n\n\n\nChildren (3-12) $30 \n\n\n\nChildren (and under 3\, free)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Baltic Restaurant\, 237 New Britain Road\, Berlin\, Connecticut\, 06037\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society & Connecticut Estonian School":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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