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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston will present three days of in-person screenings of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\, followed by some virtual screenings** from March 6 – 19. The Estonian films Apteeker Melchior (Melchior I)\, Apteeker Melchior. Viirastus (Melchior II) and Kalev can only be viewed in theaters. Apteeker Melchior is Estonia’s most watched domestic film of 2022. Apteeker Melchior. Viirastus is making its USA debut in Boston at the ArtsEmerson Paramount Theater. Both films are scheduled for the evening of March 4 with a Medieval Party between the showings. Kalev\, the Estonian Oscar contender will be shown exclusively on March 5. \n\n\n\nFestival\, screening and all event tickets go on sale February 6th!  \n\n\n\n“Meet the Baltic Filmmakers” Discussion Panel\, March 3rd\, 17:00 – 18:00pm \n\n\n\nOpening reception: Friday\, March 3rd\,  21:00 – 23:00 pm  \n\n\n\n\nOpening Reception tickets available here\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Screenings** from March 6 – 19.  \n\n\n\nThese world-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nFilms to be shown include the Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost\, based on the popular Melchior the Apothecary book series.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n** Please note: Virtual screenings are available to viewers in the US\, unless marked “In Massachusetts Only”
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:75th anniversary Great Flight from Estonia
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\, the 60th Anniversary of the Washington Estonian Society and 50th Anniversary of Pillerkaar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Washington Estonian Society and friends for the multisensory show Dawn till Dusk\, a very special performance commemorating multiple significant milestones. A beautiful show for all ages and audiences.  \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of this event and production.  \n\n\n\n2 pm Doors open & light buffet \n\n\n\n2:45 Welcome and Milestone Commemorations \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest: Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States \n\n\n\n3:30 pm Performance Dawn till Dusk \n\n\n\nDirected by Diina Tamm and Valev Laube \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here\n\n\n\n\nMore information is available and tickets can be purchased at www.washingtonestoniansociety.com. You will not receive a paper ticket\, rather your name will be on the guest list at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule2:00 pm – Doors open: A light buffet will be offered. Please feel free to bring beverages of your choice (wine\, beer and spirits are permitted).2:45 pm – Welcome & Milestone commemorations3:30 pm – “Dawn till Dusk” Performance \n\n\n\nDawn till Dusk is a unique multidisciplinary performance that fuses together dance and musical interpretations of Estonian mythology\, folk calendar traditions\, and old archive recordings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. The show invites everyone to experience a multisensory story of a year in life told through the tales and mystic rituals of the Estonian folk calendar\, old and new folklore tunes\, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity. \n\n\n\n​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. The show is performed by four dancers and two to three live musicians. \n\n\n\n​Read more about the performance on Vaba Eesti Sõna website – https://www.vabaeestisona.com/photo-gallery-diina-tamm…/ \n\n\n\nPerformance trailer – https://youtu.be/j1pW1euDk1E \n\n\n\nTicketsAdults – $50Students – $10Children (12 and under) – $0.01 (WES charges a penny for the headcount)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-ev105-wes60-and-pillerkaar50/
LOCATION:Latvian Ev. Luth. Church of Washington\, DC\, 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockville\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Estonian Independence Day 2023,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Riigikogu valimised / Estonian Parliament Elections
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Parliamentary Elections 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParliamentary elections in Estonia will be held 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.  The voting period depends on the method by which you choose to cast your ballot (see below)\, so be sure to have necessary documents ready as soon as possible and check with your local mission for voting dates\, if voting in person.  \n\n\n\nUSEFUL REMINDER\n\n\n\n\nMake sure in due time that your Estonian passport or ID card is valid on the day of voting.\n\nPaasport and ID card can be applied for at a self-service portal opens in a new tab or at a foreign representation of the Republic of Estonia. To apply for a passport and an ID card\, please find a suitable Estonian foreign mission opens in a new tab and take an identity document with you.\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure you have valid PIN codes that you will need for electronic voting. More information is available here opens in a new tab.\n\n\n\nVoters who live abroad permanently must have a designated electoral district. If you have none\, you will not be included in the list of voters. To check whether you have a designated electoral district\, please contact abi@rahvastikuregister.ee and provide detailed information about your last place of residence in Estonia.\n\n\n\nIf you have never lived in Estonia\, please submit the last Estonian address of your parents or grandparents to abi@rahvastikuregister.ee.\n\n\n\nWhen submitting information about your Estonian place of residence\, please keep the following in mind:\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tallinn\, please specify the district;\n\n\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tartu\, specify that it is in the city of Tartu; \n\n\n\nwith locations in other parts of Estonia\, please specify the municipality or town; if you do not know the municipality or town\, stating the county is sufficient.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonian citizens have three options for voting while outside of Estonia:  \n\n\n\nelectronically: You can vote electronically on the website valimised.ee from 09:00 on 27 February until 20:00 on 4 March 2023 (around the clock\, Estonia time);  \n\n\n\nin a foreign representation: It is possible to vote in Estonia’s foreign representations on at least two days between 18 and 23 February 2023. More information on voting is available on the mission’s website;  \n\n\n\nby mail: To vote by mail\, you must send your application to vote to your chosen representation no later than 3 February 2023. More information on voting by mail is available on the website valimised.ee/en opens in a new tab or the website of the representation opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nDetails / Check-list for Estonian citizens living abroad: Parliamentary elections 2023 | Välisministeerium (vm.ee) \n\n\n\nUSEFUL REMINDER\n\n\n\n\nMake sure in due time that your Estonian passport or ID card is valid on the day of voting.\n\nPaasport and ID card can be applied for at a self-service portal opens in a new tab or at a foreign representation of the Republic of Estonia. To apply for a passport and an ID card\, please find a suitable Estonian foreign mission opens in a new tab and take an identity document with you.\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure you have valid PIN codes that you will need for electronic voting. More information is available here opens in a new tab.\n\n\n\nVoters who live abroad permanently must have a designated electoral district. If you have none\, you will not be included in the list of voters. To check whether you have a designated electoral district\, please contact abi@rahvastikuregister.ee and provide detailed information about your last place of residence in Estonia.\n\n\n\nIf you have never lived in Estonia\, please submit the last Estonian address of your parents or grandparents to abi@rahvastikuregister.ee.\n\n\n\nWhen submitting information about your Estonian place of residence\, please keep the following in mind:\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tallinn\, please specify the district;\n\n\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tartu\, specify that it is in the city of Tartu; \n\n\n\nwith locations in other parts of Estonia\, please specify the municipality or town; if you do not know the municipality or town\, stating the county is sufficient.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can only vote if there is correct electoral district data on record\, so it is recommended you make sure your data is up-to-date at the earliest opportunity. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRiigikogu valimised märtsis 2023 – hääletamine välismaal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEestis toimuvad riigikogu valimised 5. märtsil 2023. Tasub meelde tuletada\, et iga inimese hääl valimistel loeb. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVälismaal on hääletamise õigus nii alaliselt välisriigis elavatel Eesti kodanikel kui ka ajutiselt välisriigis viibivatel valijatel\, kes on kantud valijate nimekirja. Hääletamine toimub elektrooniliselt\, välisesinduses koha peal või kirja teel.  \n\n\n\nSelleks\, et valimispäeval kõik sujuks\, loe ja tutvu aegsasti Välisministeeriumi kodulehel oleva infoga: \n\n\n\nRiigikogu valimised 2023 | Välisministeerium (vm.ee) \n\n\n\nRead more: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://vm.ee/en/parliamentary-elections-2023
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/riigikogu-valimised-estonian-parliament-elections/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia
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SUMMARY:ESTO Ski 2023
DESCRIPTION:ESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant!  Join friends from near and far on the French-Canadian slopes from March 9th through March 12th\, 2023. Mont-Tremblant is a remarkable resort town best known for its exceptional skiing\, undeniable charm\, magnificent landscape\, and for the impressive amount of activities that are available for all ages. \n\n\n\nThe Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski weekend will feature its traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer (Friday)\, downhill & cross-country ski races (Saturday)\, and an awards party (Saturday). \n\n\n\nAfter many years of organizing ESTO Ski\, Andrus & Aini are excited to pass the [sleigh-] reins to 3 new ESTO ski coordinators: Erik Must\, Lia Vaska\, and Lia Tria. They’ve got some big snow boots to fill\, but 2023 is already shaping up to be the best ski trip yet! \n\n\n\n We hope to see you!   \n\n\n\nESTO Ski\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nWeekend Schedule Snapshot (final times to be announced in coming pre-trip emails) \n\n\n\n3/9 Thursday \n\n\n\n\nEvening Esto gathering spot – downstairs @ Le P’tit Caribou\n\n\n\n\n​3/10 Friday  \n\n\n\n\nEFC Downhill Race – we are most pleased to announce that the Estonian Foundation of Canada is sponsoring our premier 2023 event\n\n\n\nApres Ski Mixer Hosted by Eesti Spordiliit USAs (EAAA-Estonian American Amateur Athletes) at the – Le P’tit Caribou\n\n\n\n\n3/11 Saturday \n\n\n\n\nXC Fun Race Race – starts and ends across from Leitham-Moore’s home.\n\n\n\nKids/Family Waterpark Gathering\n\n\n\nGroup Photo behind Sommet Des Neiges Hotel\n\n\n\nAwards Dinner/Party – This year’s gathering at Chalet Des Voyageurs will include a cash bar\, buffet dining and DJ dancing.\n\n\n\n\nClick here for Sign Up Directions – Ski Races and Saturday Awards Party​ \n\n\n\nClick here for HOTEL info – Limited Availability \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/esto-ski-2023/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Family activities
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