BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EstoSite X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T235959 DTSTAMP:20220830T212333Z CREATED:20220414T195900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T212333Z UID:8180-1649894400-1662854399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Elections for EANC's XXIII Council DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council elections are underway! Traditional mail-in ballots have gone out to our mailing list\, but rest assured\, eligible voters can still make their voices heard! The last day to register for online voting is September 5th. All votes must be cast by 11:59 pm (Pacific) on September 10th. If you haven’t received your ballot or have simply misplaced it\, please reach out to the independent Election Committee at eanc2022election@estosite.org. Your most efficient option would be to simply register for online voting using the link below. \n\n\n\nTo read more about the election for the XXIII Council and the diverse group of candidates\, visit the Election tab on www.estosite.org\, or go to www.estosite.org/elections. Browse through the website for more information about what EANC is all about\, who we are\, why we are here\, and what we have worked on over the years. Another great source of information for learning about EANC is the American Estonian weekly newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna. We are all about serving and connecting the Estonian American community network\, so feel free to reach out with questions\, ideas\, proposals\, or just to hear about what is going on in all things Estonian! \n\n\n\nExecutive Director Leelo Linask\, tel 1 978 397 0020\, general email erku@estosite.org. \n\n\n\n Click here to go directly to the EANC Elections page. \n\n\n\nThe election is run by an independent election commission. Co-chairs\, Lya Karm and Maria Pedak-Kari URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vote-eanc-2022-elections-xxiii-council/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/candidates-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T235959 DTSTAMP:20220901T201416Z 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/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T235959 DTSTAMP:20220901T202252Z 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/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T235959 DTSTAMP:20220616T143630Z CREATED:20220616T143350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T143630Z UID:8239-1662854400-1663891199@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022-back-to-our-roots-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T133000 DTSTAMP:20220915T214100Z CREATED:20220830T192414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T214100Z UID:8520-1663243200-1663248600@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Virtual gathering ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Eastern and Central Europe":MAILTO:georgianassociation@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T160000 DTSTAMP:20220902T172435Z CREATED:20220902T172432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T172435Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T090000 DTSTAMP:20220923T032605Z CREATED:20220830T165440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T032605Z UID:8497-1663567200-1663578000@www.estosite.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/maxresdefault-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T150000 DTSTAMP:20220926T202959Z CREATED:20220923T040114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T202959Z UID:8604-1664200800-1664204400@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AC-Front-page-Shaheen-and-Tillis-on-NATO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000 DTSTAMP:20220926T194814Z CREATED:20220926T193740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T194814Z UID:8622-1664271000-1664452800@www.estosite.org 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/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cepa-forum-2022-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR