"United with Ukraine" - A Night of Baltic Culture, Solidarity and Support
2022-05-14 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Dine to Donate!

Authentic ethnic foods, performances, surprise guests!

Presented by the Lakewood Estonian Society, the Latvian Community of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Lithuanian Community

Donations by check welcome to help support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine.

Lakewood Estonian House & Cultural Center

4 Cross Street and Veterans Highway

Jackson, NJ 08572

Koolitussari: “Eesti lapse ja noore õpetamine välismaal 11”
2022-05-31 09:00
Register here

Eesti Instituut korraldab üheteistkümnenda koolituse sarjast “Eesti lapse ja noore õpetamine välismaal” 31. mail 2022 kella 16:00-18:00 Eesti aja järgi Zoomi keskkonnas.

Koolitus on tasuta, seda pakutakse üleilma eestlastele koostöös EV Haridus- ja Teadusministeeriumiga.

Palume registreeruda koolitusele hiljemalt 31.mail kell 14.00 Eesti aja järgi.Registreerimisvorm

31. mai 2022 koolituse kava

16.00-17.00 Ruth Raudsep (Kohila Mõisakool) – Õppematerjalid: Eesti ajaloo ülevaatlik kursus ja Eesti loodusega seonduv kuni VI klassini – eesti keele praktiline õpe loodusõpetuse ja ajaloo kaudu

17.00-18.00 Anneliis Kõiv (Raplamaa Noored) – Mäng on väikese inimese töö ehk tunne lihtsate asjade võlu.

Välisõppe koordineerija, Heidy Eskor-Kiviloo

E-mail: heidy.kiviloo@estinst.ee

Telefon: +372 51 04454, +372 5551 4943

Multisensory performance: `Dawn till Dusk´
2022-06-04 19:30 | New York Estonian House, 243 East 34th Street, New York, New York, 10016
A Tale of Mythological Rebirth told through performative interpretations of the Estonian folk calendar. Created and directed by Estonian-born artists choreographer Diina Tamm and musician Valev Laube, this live performance, funded in part by EANC, offers an enchanted look at Estonian traditions through a modern lens. A must-see!

Join us at the New York Estonian House on Saturday, June 4th!

About this event

This unique multidisciplinary performance fuses together dance and musical interpretations of Estonian mythology, folk calendar traditions, and old archive recordings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. We invite you to experience a multisensory experience of a year in life told through the tales of mystic rituals, old and new folklore tunes, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity.

The folk-inspired contemporary performance is directed by two Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube. It will reveal sides of Estonian culture that, regardless of no longer being celebrated on a daily basis, still influences the cultural legacy and continuous evolution of our cultural identity.

Tickets available here

7PM – DOORS OPEN

8PM – PERFORMANCE/SHOWTIME

9.15PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs (Celebration of the director’s Birthday)

CAST:

Diina Tamm – Dancer, Choreographer & Director

Victoria Vikström – Dancer

Jose Amor Christensen – Dancer

Sean Mejia – Dancer

Valev Laube – Musician

Charlie Rauh – Musician

David Fletcher – Musician

Support the artists: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/show-dawn-till-dusk-by-diina-tamm-valev-laube/

Long Islandi Spordipäev ja Jaaniõhtu
2022-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Long Island (NY) Estonian House
20 Middle Island Blvd.

Middle Island, NY 11953

2022-06-21 08:00 - 17:00
The Estonian Cultural Garden will host a Jaanipäev/Võidupüha * St. John’s Day / Victory Day gathering at 1pm on Sunday, June 26. Bring a snack to share. Honorable Ralph Rocky Perk, Jr. will be our keynote speaker, and Bill Cook will play clarinet for the musical part of the program. We look forward to seeing you all. Please do Invite your friends who might not be on Facebook.

Erika Puussaar for more information: epuussaar@oh.rr.com.

Estonian Cultural Garden

1170 Martin Luther King Jr., Dr,

.,Cleveland, OH 44108

Midsummer´s Eve and Estonian Victory Day Festivities in Connecticut
2022-06-25 00:00 - 23:59
The Connecticut Estonia Society invites Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians and all friends to join this picnic, ceremonial bonfire and opportunity to catch up with friends at the Estonian Grounds in Andover, Connecticut. Volleyball and picnic by day, fireflies and bonfire by night! the festivities will be heightened with an experience you wont forget: the RED HOT Sauna and team will be on site to celebrate summer in true Estonian fashion! Bring a towel, a tent, a songbook and BYOB.

Võidupüha ja Jaaniõhtu Connecticutis
2022-06-25 13:00 - 2022-06-26 17:00
Come celebrate midsummer at the beautiful Estonian grounds in Connecticut. Traditional Estonian food, games and entertainment with a modern twist. Volleyball, picnic, friends, nature, Red Hot Sauna and a midsummer´s even bonfire. All Balts welcome! Hosted by the Estonian Society of Connecticut.

Tenting welcomed.

Video premiere of Dawn till Dusk, a tale of Estonian folklore and customs with performed with an exciting modern twist.
2022-07-24 14:00 - 15:00 | virtual Zoom and FB Live
“Best show I have seen in NYC in ages… a captivating program that took me through centuries as well as through the seasons of summer, autumn, winter and spring. Estonian culture is not only rich, but sometimes surprising! The show was fun and fresh, and educational! I learned so much about our culture as the spirited dance and live music combined with archival recordings to transport me to far-away times and places, with modern takes, creative choreography and talented artistry! I only wish I would have brought more of my American friends along to the show! ( I won’t give away any secrets!)

~ L.L.

Join us for a live watch party to see the video premiere of an exciting Estonian cultural event, created by NY-based artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube. Music, dance, humor, and surprises combine to make this an all-around fun, educational, edgy, family event! Only available for 24 hours! Share the news and be sure to watch the Q & A that follows to hear how you can bring the show to your community. Great for all ages and audiences!

EANC is a proud sponsor of the creation of Dawn till Dusk. We applaud the talented creators, ensemble and team!

Register for the webinar or tune in on Facebook live at Estonian American National Council – Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides | Facebook, or on our Home page at www.estosite.org.

Register here

The XXXV West Coast Estonian Days - Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad
2022-07-25 00:00 - 2022-07-27 23:59 | Suquamish Clearwater Resort and Casino, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish, WA, 98392, United States
The EANC is a proud sponsor of this event!

Welcome to the 35th Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad – West Coast Estonian Days!

Seattle is excited to share the extraordinary and breathtaking beauty of our home in the Pacific Northwest as we join our hands, hearts, and voices to celebrate Estonia culture at the Seattle LEP2022.

Since 1953, West Coast Estonians have met to sing, dance, and reconnect with old and make new friends. Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad or LEP, is our festival of everything Estonian.

During LEP2022 we will call the Suquamish Clearwater Resort and Casino our home. The Clearwater, located on the shores of the Agate Passage, is just a short, scenic ferry ride from Seattle. The ferry crosses Puget Sound and you arrive on the traditional lands of the Suquamish Tribe.

Purchase tickets – Register here: Tickets & Registration | LEP2022 (westcoastestoniandays.com)

We look forward to seeing you soon!

~The Seattle LEP2022 organizing Committee

NOT ABLE TO JOIN IN PERSON? CHECK IT OUT VIRTUALLY! Some events will be on “Facebook Live”! You can view them, even if you do not have a Facebook account: LEP 2022 Seattle and we have already shared some videos :)Subscribe to the LEP2022 You Tube Channel and you might even be able to join in some Gala fun on Tuesday night.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHERE TO GET INFORMATION Receive your name-tag and LEP pin at registration, please wear these for easy ID during LEP2022. Scheduled LEP2022 events listed below, details and downloadable “Program Guide” available at https://www.westcoastestoniandays.com/main-event-pohisundmus Please bring and wear your folk costume! GALA attire is formalPack your laulik or access the LEP2022 Rahvapidu Laulik, download/print-out and bring it along. Limited hard-copies available. Digital Laulik Here Sauna access requires a signed release available during registration. After signing, you’ll receive a sauna access wrist-band. Pick-up pre-ordered sauna towels or aprons at registration. Sorry, no LEP tee-shirts available on-site. You can still purchase them here: https://www.westcoastestoniandays.com/lep-merchandiseThe Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish, WA hosts LEP2022. Check-in 4pm; Check-out 11 am https://www.clearwatercasino.com/hotel/July 16, 2022 Wearing a face covering is optional for guests/employees at Clearwater Casino Resort.

MORE INFOBring your bathing suits, sunblock, and towels. Clearwater provides access to a pool, hot tub and a beach. Suits required for saun! Lawn chairs can be used at rahvapidu & spordipäev. Need a workout? Clearwater provides a workout gym. Clearwater on-site dining options (check website for hours https://www.clearwatercasino.com/dining/Travel- Ferry, driving and ferry-resort shuttle info here: https://www.westcoastestoniandays.com/travel-pnwor-reisimine-pnw Prepare for a line and check schedules!

Taking the Bainbridge Ferry and need a shuttle to the resort?Sunday: Shuttle will meet every ferry starting with the 9:15 am ferry. To use it people need an ID and for children under 18 also a hotel confirmation letter (to prove they are staying at the resort). Monday: Shuttle will meet the 10:40 am ferry and the 1 pm ferry. People MUST let us know at info@westcoastestoniadays.com email if they want to catch this Monday shuttle. It will only go if there are actually people needing it.Wednesday: Shuttle will be available for the following ferries: 10:25am, 11:30am, 12:20pm and 1:15pm. Shuttle departs 30min before ferry time (so 30 min before these times) from the Hotel main entrance.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSdownload Official LEP 2022 Program Guide

Sunday, July 244:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration Lobby4:00 pm – 10:00pm Resort Lobby Bar Open6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal Amphitheater7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Dance rehearsal Amphitheater7:00 pm- 11:00 pm Saun OpenMonday, July 257.30 am – 9.30 am LEP Breakfast Lobby9.30 am -10.30 am LEP Coffee/Pastries Lobby 9:00 am – Noon Registration Lobby9:00 am – 10:30 am Choir practice Lawn10:30 am – Noon Dance practice Lawn1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Avapidu/Opening Ceremony Amphitheater2:30 pm – 11:00 pm Sauna Open4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Rahvapidu LawnTuesday, July 26th7.30 am – 9.30 am LEP Breakfast Lobby9.30 am -10.30 am LEP Coffee/Pastries Lobby9:00 am – 10:00 am EOLL Meeting Chico Room10:30 am Shuttle to Frank Raab Park10:50 am Shuttle to Frank Raab Park11:00 am – 3:00 pm Spordipäev at Frank Raab Park3:00 pm Shuttle Return to Resort3:20 pm Shuttle Return to Resort 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Gala at Canoe Room, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Lastepidu at Chico Room3:30 pm – 11:00 pm Sauna OpenWednesday, July 27th8:30 am Golf Tournament at White Horse Golf Club, Kingston, WA11:00 am – Noon Native Art Tour 2nd floor (45-1HR)12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Bloedel Garden Tour at Bloedel Reserve (near the Resort)NOT ABLE TO JOIN IN PERSON? CHECK IT OUT VIRTUALLY!Some events will be on “Facebook Live”! You can view them, even if you do not have a Facebook account: LEP 2022 Seattle and we have already shared some videos 🙂Subscribe to the LEP2022 You Tube Channel and you might even be able to join in some Gala fun on Tuesday night.WHAT’S HAPPENING AND WHERE TO GET INFORMATION Receive your name-tag and LEP pin at registration, please wear these for easy i.d. during LEP2022. Scheduled LEP2022 events listed below, details and downloadable “Program Guide” available at https://www.westcoastestoniandays.com/main-event-pohisundmusPlease bring and wear your folk costume!GALA attire is formalPack your laulik or access the LEP2022 Rahvapidu Laulik, download/print-out and bring it along. Limited hard-copies available. Digital Laulik HereSauna access requires a signed release available during registration. After signing, you’ll receive a sauna access wrist-band.Pick-up pre-ordered sauna towels or aprons at registration. Sorry, no LEP tee-shirts available on-site. You can still purchase them here : https://www.westcoastestoniandays.com/lep-merchandiseThe Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish, WA hosts LEP2022. Check-in 4pm; Check-out 11 am https://www.clearwatercasino.com/hotel/July 16, 2022 Wearing a face covering is optional for guests/employees at Clearwater Casino Resort.MORE INFOBring your bathing suits, sunblock, and towels. Clearwater provides access to a pool, hot tub and a beach. Suits required for saun!Lawn chairs can be used at rahvapidu & spordipäevNeed a workout? Clearwater provides a workout gym.Clearwater on-site dining options (check website for hours https://www.clearwatercasino.com/dining/Travel- Ferry, driving and ferry-resort shuttle info here: https://www.westcoastestoniandays.com/travel-pnwor-reisimine-pnw Prepare for a line and check schedules! Taking the Bainbridge Ferry and need a shuttle to the resort?Sunday: Shuttle will meet every ferry starting with the 9:15 am ferry. To use it people need an ID and for children under 18 also a hotel confirmation letter (to prove they are staying at the resort). Monday: Shuttle will meet the 10:40 am ferry and the 1 pm ferry. People MUST let us know at info@westcoastestoniadays.com email if they want to catch this Monday shuttle. It will only go if there are actually people needing it.Wednesday: Shuttle will be available for the following ferries: 10:25am, 11:30am, 12:20pm and 1:15pm. Shuttle departs 30min before ferry time (so 30 min before these times) from the Hotel main entrance.SCHEDULE OF EVENTSdownload Official LEP 2022 Program GuideSunday, July 244:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration Lobby4:00 pm – 10:00pm Resort Lobby Bar Open6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Choir rehearsal Amphitheater7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Dance rehearsal Amphitheater7:00 pm- 11:00 pm Saun OpenMonday, July 257.30 am – 9.30 am LEP Breakfast Lobby9.30 am -10.30 am LEP Coffee/Pastries Lobby 9:00 am – Noon Registration Lobby9:00 am – 10:30 am Choir practice Lawn10:30 am – Noon Dance practice Lawn1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Avapidu/Opening Ceremony Amphitheater2:30 pm – 11:00 pm Sauna Open4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Rahvapidu LawnTuesday, July 26th7.30 am – 9.30 am LEP Breakfast Lobby9.30 am -10.30 am LEP Coffee/Pastries Lobby9:00 am – 10:00 am EOLL Meeting Chico Room10:30 am Shuttle to Frank Raab Park10:50 am Shuttle to Frank Raab Park11:00 am – 3:00 pm Spordipäev at Frank Raab Park3:00 pm Shuttle Return to Resort3:20 pm Shuttle Return to Resort 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Gala at Canoe Room, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Lastepidu at Chico Room3:30 pm – 11:00 pm Sauna OpenWednesday, July 27th8:30 am Golf Tournament at White Horse Golf Club, Kingston, WA11:00 am – Noon Native Art Tour 2nd floor (45-1HR)12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Bloedel Garden Tour at Bloedel Reserve (near the Resort)

We will update our Website and Facebook pages as information becomes available. So, please check back!

~

Greetings from Mati and Kati! “Who are Mati & Kati?” you ask? They are our LEP2022 mascots, and tour guides for everything LEP2022. They also love to travel around Seattle and are sharing all their adventures and ideas for activities for when you come visit on our Facebook page, so make sure to follow!

Tere tulemast 35-le Lääneranniku Eesti Päevadele!

Oleme väga elevil ning ootame põnevusega kõiki meie koju Seattlesse, et Teiega jagada Vaikse ookeani loodeosa erakordseid ning hingematvaid paiku ja loodust. Käsi, südameid ning hääli liites saame koos tähistada Eesti kultuuri LEP2022 ürituse raames. Alates 1953. aastast on lääneranniku eestlased saanud kokku, et laulda, tantsida ja kohtuda vanade ning uute sõpradega. Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad või LEP2022 on festival, mis tähistab kõike, mis on Eestiga seotud.

LEP2022 ajal saab meie koduks Suquamish Clearwater Puhkemaja ja Kasiino. Clearwater asub Agate Passage’i kallastel ning on Seattlest vaid lühikese maalilise praamisõidu kaugusel. Praam sõidab üle Puget Sound’i ning viib meid Suquamishi hõimu traditsioonilistele maadele.

Jälgi meie Facebooki ja veebilehte, et viimaste uudiste ning infoga kursis olla. Ootame Teid LEP 2022 – Lääneranniku Eesti Päevadele!

Seattle LEP 2022 korralduskommitee

Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud
2022-07-29 00:00 - 2022-07-31 23:59 | Lakewood Estonian House, 4 Cross Street and East Veterans Hwy, Jackson, NJ, 08527
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

Tulge tähistama Lakewoodi Eesti Mängude 68. aastapäeva. Lähimatel nädalatel jälgitav täpsem teave.

—Estonian American Amateur AthletesLXVII Lakewood Estonian GamesJuly 29th – 31st 2022LAKEWOOD ESTONIAN HOUSEAddress: 4 Cross St, E Veterans Hwy, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Come celebrate the 68th anniversary of Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud. More detailed information to be updated in the coming weeks.

—

LXVIII Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud

Eesti Spordiliit USA-s korraldab Lakewood Eesti Mängud 29. juulil – 31. juulil 2022 a.

Reedel, 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.

Sissepääsu 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

kes soovivad oma äri reklaamida, pöörduge Tarmo Pallopi poole enne 23. juulittarmopallop@americanaquatic.net

The 68th Lakewood Estonian Gamesare organized by Estonian-American Amateur Athletes, Inc.in Lakewood, NJ, on July 29 – July 31, 2022.

The schedule follows – more detailed information to be updated in the coming weeks.Bowling will not take place this year; pickle ball has been added.

Friday, 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

Saturday, 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!

Sunday, July 31:“Family Day and Sunbathing” at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area – Point Pleasant.

Admission 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

If you want to advertise your business, please contact Tarmo Pallop before July 23tarmopallop@americanaquatic.net

Estonian Scouts and Guides Jamboree TULEHOIDJA, hosted in the USA
2022-08-06 00:00 - 2022-08-14 23:59 | Camp Järvemetsa, New Jersey, USA, 71 Olev Drive, Jackson, New Jersey, United States
Pictured: Estonian Guies and Scouts at ´LENNUK´ laager, 2019.

Register here

Estonian 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.

Hellakesed, hundud, gaidid, skaudid, juhid, veteranid, olete teretulnud osalema järjekordsel suurlaagril meie armsal Järvemetsa laagri alal, August 6 – 14, 2022. Eelregistreerimine kohustuslik.

33rd Anniversary of the Baltic Way
2022-08-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe), 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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.

Join 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.

Program

11:30 – 12 – Flags and flowers are placed at “Freedom Tree” and monument dedicated to Baltic independence

12 – Start of official program:

Introduction 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.

Song – “THE BALTICS ARE AWAKENING” and Closing words

Refreshments and snacks will be served starting at 11:30 AM

Organized and supported by:

BALTNET – Baltic New England Development Network

American-Lithuanian Community (Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council)

American-Estonian Community (Connecticut Estonian Society)

American-Latvian Community

dgiedrim@gmail.com

Estonians in Chicago celebrates Restoration of Estonian Independence Day 2022
2022-08-21 16:00
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.

Come 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.

Live 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!

RSVP 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.

Tickets before August 20th to EKSC members 50 USD and quests 70 USD. Later 60 USD and 80 USD.

WAIT, THERE IS MORE!

We 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.

Happy baking!

Celebrate the Anniversary of Restoration of Estonian Independence with the ECSC
2022-08-27 16:00
Eestlased Chicagos kutsuvad tähistama Eesti taasiseseisvumispäeva 27. augustil algusega kell 3pm (Chicago time) Sirje ja Tomi kodus 2415 Colby Dr, McHenry, IL

Pidulikud kõned, muusikat teeb Henrik Hinrikus Eestist, külalisi kostitame pikalaua stiilis õhtusöögiga, mängime lõbusaid seltskonnamänge, ühislaulmine, rahvatantsijad, parima koogimeistri väljakuulutamine, simman ja palju muud huvitavat!

Pilet Eesti Kultuuri Selts Chicagos liikmetele $50, teistele $70.

Kui on küsimusi emailige eestlasedchicagos@gmail.com

Kohtume varsti!

Last Day to Register for EANC 2022 Elections
2022-09-05 00:00 - 23:59
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.

Register here

Last day to cast votes in EANC XXIII Council Election
2022-09-10 00:00 - 23:59
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!”

eanc2022election@eanc

Youth & Young Professionals Exchange Program: to Estonia
2022-09-11 00:00 - 2022-09-22 23:59
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.

This year’s camp dates are September 11 – 22. Deadline for application July 3rd.

Registration is now open for international candidates who are:

18-30 years old;

with Estonian roots;

have lived at least 10 years abroad.

This 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.

We 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!

Application and further information: http://www.seiklejadorg/rahvuskaaslased.html

Apply here

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.

The programme includes:

introducing 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 .

​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.

Profile of participants:

Age 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).

​Costs related to participation:

If 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.)

Travel 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.​

Additional information and questions:

rahvuskaaslased@gmail.com – all questions are welcome!Application form in English: (please fill the application form either in Estonian or English),

​Application deadline: 3rd of July.

CEEC Policy Brief: U.S. Leadership in Enhancing Black Sea Regional Security
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:30
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is spurring the US and NATO members to revisit security in the Black Sea region.

This event has passed but you may watch the video recording here.

Watch video recording

About this event

The 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.

Confirmed Speakers:

Mr. Ian Brzezinski – Senior Fellow Atlantic Council

Ambassador Kurt Volker – Former US Ambassador to NATO

Moderated by:

Michael Sawkiw – Director, Ukrainian National Information Service

Additional speakers to be announced.

The webinar will be hosted on the Zoom platform.

Please see www.CEECAdvocacy.org for more info and contact georgianassociation@gmail.com with any questions.

Register here

Register here

Lakewood Estonian House - 75
2022-09-17 16:00 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
Join the festivities celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Lakewood Estonia House, a welcome home-away-from-home for Estonians near and far!

Doors open at 3 pm, and the program begins at 4 pm!

Performers from Estonia! Kitchen and bar will be serving!

For reservations, email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com, or call 1-732-408-1822.

International Conference and Commemorations: The Mass Flight of 1944
2022-09-19 06:00 - 09:00 | Estonian Parliament Conference Hall, Lossiplats 1a, Tallinn, Estonia
The full recording, as well as program and speaker bio are available for viewing below:

In 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).

Thank you to the organizers as well EANC council members Kristi Vuht Allpere and Jaak Rakfeldt, who presented at this important event.

*in the Estonian language, on-site translation provided.

Spaces 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.

Conference program and additional events listed below the brief slide show.

Register to attend

Register for video link

Suurpõgenemine 1944 ja meie / The Mass Flight of 1944 and UsRahva mälu ja pagulus / People’s memory and exile

(Begins 1 p.m. Estonia time, 6 a.m. Eastern time)

Avasõnad / Opening Remarks

Tarmo Kruusimäe – Riigikogu Välis-Eesti toetusrühma esimees / Chairman of the Riigikogu Välis-Eesti support group

Tõnis Lukas – EV haridus- ja teadusminister / Minister of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia

Ettekanded / Presentations

Meelis Maripuu (Eesti) “Põgenejad, kes nad olid?” (The Refugees – who were they?”)

Lelde 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)

Juozas 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)

Dr. Jaak Rakfeldt (Ameerika Ühendriigid) “Suurpõgenemine: trauma, vastupidavus ja kerksus” (The Mass Flight: Trauma, Coping, and Resilience)

Elin Toona (Ühendkuningriik) „Pagulus“ (Exile)

Mati Mandel (Eesti) “Admiral Johan Pitka võitlusgrupi liikmete saatus” (The Fate of the Members of Admiral Johan Pitka’s Resistance Group)

Madis Somelar (Eesti) “Suur põgenemine ja Välis-Eesti meie õpikutes” (The Mass Flight of 1944 and the subject of Estonians abroad in school textbooks)

Kohvipaus 15 min / 15 minutes coffee break

Paneelvestlus / Panel discussions

Speakers: Riina Solman, Tunne Kelam, Mari-Ann Kelam, Kristi Allpere, Enn Hallik

Modereerib: Iivi Zajedova

Koordinaator ja tugi: Evelin Sennett

suurpogenemine1944.wordpress.comwww.facebook.com/suurpogenemine1944suurpogenemine@gmail.com

Learn more about the speakers here: https://youtu.be/55G5IGwfAls

The organizer reserves the right to make programming changes.

The conference was followed by the premiere of the performance “Pagulusse” (“Into Exile”).

Based 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.

Atlantic Council: A Conversation on the US role in the NATO Alliance
2022-09-26 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Featuring:

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

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.

Register here

CEPA Forum 2022: Meeting the Moment - Allies at a Crossroads
2022-09-27 09:30 - 2022-09-29 12:00
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.

The Center for European Policy Analysis has a content-rich program planned, with international experts and leaders discussing crucial issues.

FYI: Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is among the very many esteemed speakers at this important event.

Program Summary

Day 1:Transatlantic Defense and Security

Day 2: Democratic Resilience

Day 3: Democratic Resilience

Watch here

Full program available here

Featured Speakers:

H.E. Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă, Prime Minister of Romania

H.E. Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia

H.E. Krišjānis Kariņš, Prime Minister of Latvia

H.E. Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland

H.E. Ingrida Šimonytė, Prime Minister of Lithuania

H.E. Zuzana Čaputová, President of Slovakia

H.E. Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defence, Ukraine

The Hon. Wendy Sherman, United States Deputy Secretary of State

H.E. Stefano Sannino, Secretary-General, European External Action Service

Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO; Commander, US European Command

The Hon. Tammy Baldwin, US Senator for Wisconsin

The Hon. Dick Durbin, US Senator for Illinois, US Senate

The Hon. Amy Klobuchar, US Senator for Minnesota, US Senate

The Hon. James Risch, US Senator for Idaho

The Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, US Senator for New Hampshire

The Hon. Thomas Tillis, US Senator for North Carolina

The Hon. Roger Wicker, US Senator for Mississippi

Zoom webinar for Estonian School teachers abroad
2022-10-04 09:00 | Zoom
Agenda, registration link and more info to follow.

Topics to be covered include applying for grants.

Tallinn Digital Summit 2022
2022-10-09 17:00 - 2022-10-11 16:59 | Online Event
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.

The 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.

Connectivity is at the heart of our efforts to build a free, prosperous, and sustainable future that reinforces the rules-based international order.

The 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.

Connectivity 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.

These 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.

Tallinn 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.

This 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.

We 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.

The 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.

Register for more info

„LADYBUG'S JOURNEY”
2022-10-15 16:00 - 23:00 | New York Estonian Society, 243 East 34th Street, New York, New York, 10016, United States
A memorial evening of song celebrating the life of Ell Tabur

Ell Taburile pühendatud laulu – ja mälestusõhtu

„LEPATRIINU LEND”

Tulge kuulama, kaasa laulma ja mälestama

meie armast laululindu

ELL TABURIT (29.06.1943 – 30.04.2020)

Esinevad Hanna-Liina Võsa,

Andres Raudsepp ja Urmas Kärner.

Üritus algab kell 16:00, esinemised 17:00-19:00 vahel.

Join us for „LADYBUG’S JOURNEY”

A memorial evening of song celebrating the life of Ell Tabur

Come listen, sing along and reminisce

our lovely songbird

ELL TABUR (29.06.1943 – 30.04.2020)

Performances by Hanna-Liina Võsa,

Andres Raudsepp and Urmas Kärner.

Event starts at 4pm, performances between 5-7pm.

Estonian Boy Scout / Girl Guide Leaders, USA, Annual Meeting 2022
2022-10-16 09:00 - 17:00
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.

To 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.

Estonia's VAT Teater takes stage with "ALIAS" at local Estonian communities in the US
2022-10-28 00:00 - 2022-11-05 23:59 | Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527, United States
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.

In addition to the performances, join in on one of the workshops led by the VAT team.

Lakewood Estonian House (Jackson, NJ)

VAT Theater workshops for children / youth: Friday, October 28th, 7 pm. Lavavõitlus ja loovkirjutamis töötuba noortele.

Performance of ALIAS, Saturday, October 29th, 4 pm.

Contact: Imbi. Email: LakewoodEstonianHouse@gmail.com

Boston area

Performance of ALIAS, Oct. 30th, 5 pm (Doors open at 4:30 pm), Follen Church, Sonin Music Center for the Arts, Lexington, MA.

Tickets: https://www.bostoneesti.org/event-details

New York Estonian House, NYC, November 5th, 4 pm

VAT Theater creative writing workshop @ New York Estonian House, Saturday November 5th, 2 pm. This will be conducted in the Estonian language.

Performance of ALIAS , Saturday at 4 pm.

Contact: Info@estonianculture.org

ALIAS is completing its long theatre run with the 100th showing coinciding with the US tour.

EANC is a proud sponsor of these events.

Lakewoodi Eesti Maja Tuluõhtu - Benefit for the Lakewood Estonian House
2022-10-29 15:00 - 22:00

Benefit for the Lakewood Estonian House - Lakewoodi Eesti Maja Tuluõhtu
2022-10-29 15:30 - 22:00
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!

Table reservations accepted via Imbi or email (below). Suggested donation: $50

NY Baltic Film Festival Going on Now!
2022-11-02 12:00 - 2022-11-13 12:00
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.

Schedule – in person & virtual screenings — New York Baltic Film Festival

EANC is a proud sponsor of this event.
