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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir 2024 Tour of East Coast
DESCRIPTION:Maestro Tõnu Kaljuste and Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Photo: Kaupo Kikkas\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is proud to partner with the Grammy-Award winning vocal ensemble Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Tõnu Kaljuste as they embark on their 2024 Tour of the East Coast. \n\n\n\nThe EPCC concerts are scheduled for February 1 – 8\, 2024 at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York\, St. Paul’s Basilica in Toronto\, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown – Washington\, DC\, and the Episcopal Cathedral in Philadelphia.  \n\n\n\nThe performance repertoires includes works by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt\, recently named the second most-performed living composer in the world.   \n\n\n\nSee the concert program below.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are on sale now\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – New York City\n\n\n\nFebruary 1st\, 8 p.m.  \n\n\n\nSaint Ignatius Loyola Church 980 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY 10028  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\nUse the code ESTO15 for a 15% discount (St. Ignatius Loyola concert only) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – Toronto\n\n\n\nFebruary 3rd\, 7:30 p.m.  \n\n\n\nSt. Paul’s Basilica83 Powers Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – Washington\, DC. (Georgetown)\n\n\n\nFebruary 6th\, 7 p.m.  \n\n\n\nSt. John’s Episcopal Church3240 O St NW\, Washington\, DC 20007 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n>> FAQ for Concert at St. John´s Episcopal\, Georgetown \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEPCC Concert – Philadelphia\n\n\n\nFebruary 8th\, 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nPhiladelphia Episcopal Cathedral19 S 38th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorth American Tour 2024 Repertoire\n\n\n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumBenedictus es Domine \n\n\n\nArvo PärtMagnificat \n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumAve Maria \n\n\n\nArvo PärtNunc dimittisThe Deer’s Cry \n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina PalestrinaMotet Hodie Christus natus est \n\n\n\n\n\nArvo PärtDopo la vittoria \n\n\n\nGiovanni Pierluigi da PalestrinaOffertoriumLaudate Dominum \n\n\n\nArvo PärtParts from Kanon Pokajanen:KontakionIkosPrayer after Kanon \n\n\n\nEstonian Philharmonic Chamber ChoirConductor Tõnu Kaljuste \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPress Releases & Articles\n\n\n\nRead more about the partnership between Estonian American National Council and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir:EPCC & EANC Press release (English)  \n\n\n\nLoe rohkem Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoori ja Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides partnerlusest: EFK ja ERKÜ Pressiteade (Eesti keeles)
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-2024-tour-of-east-coast/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:EANC Hendrik Visnapuu Literature and Culture Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:EANC\, along with partners Estonian Writers Union and Luunja Municipality\, look forward to presenting the 2024 Henrik Visnapuu Award on February 2nd. Keep your eye our for the announcement of the 2024 laureate on January 2\, the anniversary of Visnapuu’s birth.  \n\n\n\nThe ceremony and event will be held in person as well as live-streamed\, and will recorded for later viewing\, as well.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hendrik-visnapuu-literature-and-culture-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Eesti Kirjanike Maja\, Harju tnv 1\, Tallinn\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Poetry,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour:  Washington\, DC (Georgetown)
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America. \n\n\n\nFor more information about EPCC\, their repertoire\, their home country\, and where to buy tickets\, click here .  \n\n\n\nFoto: Kaupo Kikkas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-on-tour-washington-dc-georgetown/
LOCATION:St. John’s Episcopal Church\,\, 3240 O St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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SUMMARY:Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on Tour: Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Foto: Kaupo Kikkas\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to partner with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir on its 2024 Tour of North America. \n\n\n\nFor more information about EPCC\, their repertoire\, their home country\, and where to buy tickets\, click here .
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-philharmonic-chamber-choir-on-tour-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Episcopal Cathedral\, 19 South 38th Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
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SUMMARY:EV106! Estonian Independence Day Celebration in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society invites fellow Estonians\, friends\, and supporters to join them in celebration of the anniversary of Estonian Independence (Feb. 24\, 1918).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe´ll greet you all with a light reception\, followed by an Independence Day program. We welcome guest speaker Margus Särglepp\, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Estonian Embassy in Washington\, D.C.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe short program will feature Dr. Hando Nahkur\, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and performances in more than eighteen countries worldwide\, Hando Nahkur spent some of his years of studies at Yale in CT\, and we welcome him home.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor dancing and entertainment we welcome back DJ Kristjan Karu. See you on the dance floor! \n\n\n\nRaffle\, cash bar\, surprise guests and dear friends!   \n\n\n\nThe event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant\, 237 New Britain Road\, Berlin\, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine. \n\n\n\nThe full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin\, sauerkraut\, stuffed cabbage\, chicken\, kielbasa\, and more. For dessert\, we have homemade Kringel.  \n\n\n\nTickets: Adults\, $65\, young people\, $55\, children 12-3 -$30\, and little kids\, free.  \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer\, Margus Laan. Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan\, 3 Russell Street\, Wallingford\, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517)\, with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Connecticuti Eesti Selts ootab kaasmaalasi\, tuttavaid ja toetajaid koos tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 106.aastapäeva.  \n\n\n\nKohtume taas Baltic Restaurant saalis New Britaini linnas.  \n\n\n\nMeil on suur au tervitada aktuse peakõnelejat Eesti Saatkonna asejuht Margus Särglepp. Kava jätkab muusikalise programmiga\, esinejaks on pianist Hando Nahkur. Hando on maailma tipppianistide seas ning on kontserteerinud 18 riigis üle ilma.  \n\n\n\nÕhtumuusikat mängib DK Kristjan Karu ning loodame teid kõik kohtuda tantsupõrandal! Õhtusüügiks rikkalik buffet Balti stiilis toitudest.  \n\n\n\nBaar on avatud. Loos. Üllatused. Sõbrad\, vanad ja uued.  \n\n\n\nPalun andke hiljemalt 12. veebruariks teada oma kavatsusest osaleda seltsi laekurile\, Margus Laan.  \n\n\n\nChecks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan\, 3 Russell Street\, Wallingford\, CT 06492-3220.  \n\n\n\nReservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517)\, with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ev106-estonian-independence-day-celebration-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:Baltic Restaurant\, 237 New Britain Road\, Berlin\, Connecticut\, 06037\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Estonian Independence Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Vabariigi 196. Aastapäeva tähistamine \n\n\n\nThe Connecticut Estonian Society’s Estonian Independence Day celebration will occur on Saturday\, February 17th\, at 3:00 PM. The event will again be held at the Baltic Restaurant\, 237 New Britain Road\, Berlin\, CT. 06037. This venue replicates an actual Baltic Manor and features superb Baltic Sea regional cuisine. \n\n\n\nCES is honored to welcome this years guest speaker\, Mr. Margus Särglepp\, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Estonian Embassy in Washington\, D.C. The short program will feature a performance by Dr. Hando Nahkur\, one of the leading Estonian pianists of his generation. Hando is internationally acclaimed with numerous awards and has concertized in more than eighteen countries worldwide.   \n\n\n\nThe program may well include a few other local performers\, and our traditional raffle with quality prizes. The evening´s DJ music for listening and dancing is provided by Kristjan Karu. \n\n\n\nThe full Baltic buffet features roast pork loin\, sauerkraut\, stuffed cabbage\, chicken\, kielbasa\, and more. For dessert\, we have homemade Kringel.  \n\n\n\nTickets are Adults-$65\, young people-$55\, children 12-3 ($30)\, little kids – free (Please see RSVP form below). Please RSVP by February 12th to the CES treasurer\, Margus Laan.  \n\n\n\nChecks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to Margus Laan\, 3 Russell Street\, Wallingford\, CT 06492-3220. Reservations may also be made via email to Margus (mtlaan@att.net) or by phone (203-214-0517)\, with payment by check on-site at the event. We hope to see you all there!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/connecticut-estonian-independence-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Baltic Restaurant\, 237 New Britain Road\, Berlin\, Connecticut\, 06037\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society - Connecticuti Eesti Selts":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Film & Concert Night w/ Mart Sander & Triin Lellep at NY Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:Estonian stars of stage and film Mart Sander and Triin Lellep bring a double feature of Estonian culture and entertainment. Come for the screening\, stay for the show!   \n\n\n\nAdvance screening of “Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure.”   \n\n\n\nThe official American premiere will take place on February 24th at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham\, NC. Come to find out how this film made it into the Guiness Book of World Records. Run-time is 1h 38 minutes\, and will be followed by a Q&A session.  \n\n\n\nBegins at 4:30 pm; tickets for the film are $10 at the door. \n\n\n\nConcert: “Tallinn\, Broadway\, Hollywood”  \n\n\n\nFeaturing Mart Sander and Triin Lellep\, who will be performing beloved melodies from Estonian legend Raimond Valgre’s catalog; as well as A.L. Webber and Edith Piaf’s repertoire. They will also perform some well-known Broadway and Hollywood film songs. Tickets for the concert are $25 at the door. \n\n\n\nDiscounted tickets for both events are $30 at the door. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonian House Bar and kitchen open 4-11pm. \n\n\n\nAfter the concert\, Mart Sander invites you all to the bar for one of his legendary jam sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBaar ja köök avatud 16:00 – 23:00. \n\n\n\nKell 16:30 (Ernst Jaaksoni saalis) on teil ainukordne võimalus näha filmi “Dr. Sander’s Sleep Cure\,” mis jõudis Guinnessi rekordite raamatusse ning mille ametlik Ameerika esilinastus toimub Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeval\, Nevermore Film Festivalil Durham\, NC. Film kestab 1:38 ning peale filmi toimub ka Q&A. Filmi pilet on $10 uksel. \n\n\n\nKell 18:30 toimub meie suures saalis kontsert “Tallinn\, Broadway\, Hollywood”. Esitlusele tulevad armastatud meloodiad nii Raimond Valgre kataloogist kui ka A. L. Webber\, Edith Piafi repertuaarist. Lisaks ka mõned tuntud Broadway kui ka Hollywoodi laulud. Kontserdi pilet $25 uksel. \n\n\n\nMõlema ürituse sooduspilet $30 uksel. \n\n\n\nPeale kontserdi kutsub Mart Sander teid kõiki alla baari legendaarsele “jam sessionile”.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/film-concert-night-w-mart-sander-triin-lellep-at-ny-estonian-house/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:photo: www.riigikogu.ee\n\n\n\nHappy Estonian Independence Day!      \n\n\n\nHead Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva! \n\n\n\n(scroll down for Estonian)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRemarks on the 106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\n\n\n\nDear fellow Estonians\, dear friends\, \n\n\n\nThe importance of February 24 is not lost on any Estonian. It was 106 years ago that Estonia declared its independence in the proclamation Manifest kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele. Drafted by a committee of nationally-minded Estonians\, this „Manifest to all peoples in Estonia“ was approved during the short window at the end of WWI when Russian invaders were leaving and the Germans had yet to arrive. We are rightly proud of this bold act and of all those that followedas Estonia fought to gain and regain independence over the next century.  Estonians do not take their freedom for granted. This year\, as we enter the third year of Russia’s vile invasion of Ukraine\, historical events continue to ring loudly in our collective memory. \n\n\n\nWhereas February 24th\, 1918\, marked the birth of the Republic of Estonia\, it wasn’t until two years later\, February 2\, 1920\, that the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed to mark the end of Estonia’s War of Independence\, and in which Soviet Russia recognized the independence of the Republic of Estonia in perpetuity. The treaty has been called Estonia’s birth certificate\, and had pioneering significance in international law\, in that it cited the concept of a people’s right to self-determination\, to decide their own destiny.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo today we celebrate the freedom and self-determination that Estonia has\, and which Ukraine is fighting so hard to keep. Let us celebrate this day whole-heartedly\, with joy and with pride in our freedom\, community\, and identity. Even under the shadow of Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine\, it is important to make space in our hearts to celebrate Estonia for all that it has accomplished\, what it continues to achieve\, and for its strong international voice in these disruptive and disturbing times.  \n\n\n\nIt is certainly troubling that the war in Ukraine continues\, and we are right to be uneasy about current events\, both in Europe and here in the U.S. We urge you to channel these thoughts into inspiration for action. We encourage you to use the privilege we have as Estonian Americans – that of using our voices and participating in the democratic process. Across the US\, a record number of Estonian Americans participated in advocacy activities during the year following Russia’s invasion\, speaking out for Ukraine and for Baltic security interests.  It is of utmost importance to continue these efforts in the coming year. So much is at stake in the U.S. Congress and in the understanding of the American people.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonians we are especially aware of the stakes. As has often been said of Baltic Americans: “They know.”  We know. And we remember. This year we commemorate 80 years since the Mass Flight of 1944\, when so many fled Estonia to escape the invading Soviet forces. Our parents and grandparents were faced with the impossible choice\, they experienced the life-altering disruption – whether they fled or were left to face the brutal Soviet regime. Our families were shattered. So many years later\, eight decades later\, even as Estonia has blossomed in regained freedom\, we as a people are still putting together the pieces of family and memory to fill in the gaps of our history.  \n\n\n\nIn Estonia\, the Mass Flight of 1944 is only very recently entering the public dialogue and national consciousness in a more open way. For many younger descendants of Estonians abroad\, the story of how and why our communities developed at the same time also remains largely unknown\, or only vaguely recalled. \n\n\n\nTo help keep the conversation going\, EANC is proud to be part of a larger commemorative project that we can all support together. A memorial sculpture and place of remembrance has been commissioned in Estonia to create a permanent reminder of the Mass Flight. This graceful and symbolic sculpture will depict the last moment of the countless goodbyes\, the last touch of hands at departure\, a moment encompassing uncertainty about the future\, no matter if you left or stayed. To be sited on grounds beside the Pärnu River\, one of the areas from which thousands fled in small boats\, this memorial sculpture is scheduled to be unveiled on September 21\, 2024.  We hope this date will be a focus for Estonians worldwide to remember and to commemorate these terrible events\, each in their own way.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonian Americans we have the privilege and responsibility to connect future generations to this story. We who have ourselves experienced or have a family legacy of the experience of brokenness\, recognize the gift of this inheritance – our story — as we celebrate EV106 and commemorate the Mass Flight of 1944. \n\n\n\nWe at the Estonian American National Council urge you to celebrate the day and share the gift.   \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\npresident \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides tervitus Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nKallid sõbrad! \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva tähistades pühitseme oma rahva lugu \n\n\n\n24. veebruari tähtsust teab iga eestlane. 106 aastat tagasi kuulutas Eesti “Manifestiga kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele” välja oma iseseisvuse. \n\n\n\nRahvuslikult meelestatud eestlastest koosneva komitee koostatud manifest kiideti heaks Esimese maailmasõja lõpu lühikeses ajaaknas\, kui Vene sissetungijad olid lahkumas ja sakslased polnud veel saabunud. Oleme õigustatult uhked selle julge teo ja kõigi järgnevate tegude üle enam kui saja aasta jooksul\, kui Eesti võitles iseseisvuse taastamise nimel. Eestlaste jaoks ei ole meie vabadus iseenesest mõistetav. Tänavu\, kui astume kolmandasse aastasse Venemaa alatust sissetungist Ukrainasse\, helisevad ajaloosündmused meie kollektiivses mälus jätkuvalt valjult. \n\n\n\nKui 24. veebruar 1918 tähistas Eesti Vabariigi sündi\, siis alles kaks aastat hiljem\, 2. veebruaril 1920 sõlmitud Tartu rahuleping\, millega  Nõukogude Venemaa tunnustas Eesti Vabariigi  iseseisvust igavesest ajast igavesti\, lõpetas Eesti Vabadussõja. Lepingut on nimetatud Eesti sünnitunnistuseks ja see oli rahvusvahelises õiguses teedrajava tähendusega\, kuna viitas rahva enesemääramisõigusele ning õigusele otsustada oma saatuse üle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTäna tähistame vabadust ja enesemääramist\, mis Eestil on ja mille säilitamise nimel Ukraina nii kõvasti võitleb. Tähistagem seda päeva kogu südamest\, rõõmuga ja uhkusega oma vabaduse\, kogukonna ja identiteedi üle. Ka Venemaa jätkuva Ukraina-sõja varjus on oluline teha oma südames ruumi\, et tähistada Eesti saavutusi\, Eesti jätkuvat arengut ning Eesti tugevat rahvusvahelist häält praegusel segasel ja häirival ajal. \n\n\n\nKindlasti on murettekitav\, et sõda Ukrainas jätkub\, ja meil on õigus olla rahutud praeguste sündmuste tõttu nii Euroopas kui ka siin USA-s. Kutsume teid üles muundama need mõtted tegutsemise inspiratsiooniks. Soovitame teil kasutada privileegi\, mida omame ameeriklastena – kasutada oma häält ja osaleda demokraatlikus protsessis. Üle USA osales Venemaa invasioonile järgnenud aastal kaitsetegevuses rekordarv Ameerika eestlasi\, kes võtsid sõna Ukraina ja Balti riikide julgeolekuhuvide eest. Ülimalt oluline on neid jõupingutusi jätkata ka järgmisel aastal. Nii palju on kaalul USA Kongressis ning ameeriklaste arusaamades. \n\n\n\nEestlastena oleme panustest eriti teadlikud – nagu balti-ameeriklaste kohta sageli öeldakse: “Nad teavad.” Me teame. Ja me mäletame. Tänavu tähistame 80. aasta möödumist 1944. a. suurpõgenemisest\, kui nii paljud põgenesid Eestist pealetungivate Nõukogude vägede eest. Meie vanemad ja vanavanemad seisid võimatu valiku ees\, tehes elumuutva otsuse – kas põge-neda või jääda silmitsi jõhkra nõukogude korraga. Meie pered purunesid. Palju aastaid – kaheksa aastakümmet hiljem\, isegi kui Eesti on õitsele puhkenud taastatud vabaduses\, paneme rahvana ikka veel kokku perekonna- ja mälukilde\, et täita oma ajaloo lünki. Eestis on 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise teema alles jõudmas avalikku dialoogi ja rahvuslikku teadvusesse. Paljude noorema põlve väliseestlaste jaoks on see samuti tundmatu või ähmaselt meenutatav lugu\, kuidas ja miks meie kogukonnad ühel ja samal ajal välja kujunesid. \n\n\n\nTeema ühisruumis ülalhoidmiseks osaleb ERKÜ uhkusega suuremas mälestusprojektis\, mida saame kõik koos toetada. Koos ÜEKNi teiste liikmesmaade esindajatega tellisime mälestusskulptuuri ja oleme loomas püsivat suurpõgenemise mälestuspaika (vt ka 12. lk). See graatsiline skulptuur kujutab sümboolselt lugematute hüvastijättude viimast hetke\, viimast käte puudutust lahkumishetkel\, mis hõlmas ebakindlust tuleviku suhtes olenemata sellest\, kas lahkuti või jäädi. Mälestusskulptuur hakkab paiknema Pärnu jõe ääres\, sealt põgenesid väikeste paatidega tuhanded inimesed. Mälestusmärk avatakse 21. septembril 2024. Loodame\, et sellel kuupäeval mälestavad eestlased kogu maailmas neid kohutavaid sündmusi –  igaüks omal moel. \n\n\n\nAmeerika eestlastena on meil eesõigus ja kohustus selle looga siduda ka meie tulevasi põlvkondi. Meie\, kes oleme ise kogenud perede rebenemist või omame seda perekondlikku pärandit\, tunneme ära selles pärandis kingituse – meie rahva loo – mida pühitseme\,  tähistades EV 106. aastapäeva ja mälestades 1944. aasta suurpõgenemist. \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides esinduskogu kutsub kõiki üles seda päeva tähistama ja seda kingitust jagama. \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\nERKÜ president
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-2/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security
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SUMMARY:Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25
DESCRIPTION:A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit  \n\n\n\nDear Friend of the Baltics\, \n\n\n\nFeb. 24 will mark two years of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine\, and almost 10 years of Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory since 2014. It is an anniversary to rally support against the violence\, lies and threats perpetrated by the regime in Moscow – not only against Ukraine\, but also against the U.S.\, the Baltics and our allies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this election year\, Congress and candidates need to see and hear public support for Ukraine\, to ensure the U.S. continues to support Ukraine now – and the Baltics in the future. \n\n\n\nWe urge you to use this tragic anniversary to demonstrate need and resolve by participating in a rally or other event that local Ukrainians are hosting on Feb. 24 or Feb. 25: \n\n\n\nCA – Los Angeles:https://www.facebook.com/events/1433291477623836/https://www.facebook.com/events/1086304085855262/ (auto rally)CA – San Diego:https://www.facebook.com/events/1328666797840700/ (fundraiser)CA – San Francisco:https://www.facebook.com/events/844859137439082/ (auto rally)CO – Denver:https://www.facebook.com/events/324173363737901/CT – Hartford:https://www.facebook.com/events/349605357965212/District of Columbia – Washington DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/892714775681965HI – Honolulu:https://www.facebook.com/events/1163343175046955/IL – Chicago:https://www.facebook.com/events/1048034142978491/MA – Boston:https://www.facebook.com/events/388857010366529/MI – Detroit:https://www.facebook.com/events/637067795140957/MI – Grand Rapids:https://www.facebook.com/events/936960738090306/MN – Minneapolis:https://www.facebook.com/events/344734181850945/NC – Asheville:https://www.facebook.com/events/3381827465443069/NY – New York:https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/24-february-2024/ (open house)OH – Cleveland:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779257527565985PA – Philadelphia: https://www.facebook.com/events/310533904861294/PA – Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/events/7395367410520111/SC – Columbia:https://www.facebook.com/events/3687116931611887/SC – Greenville:https://www.facebook.com/events/963025491931998/TN – Nashville:https://www.facebook.com/events/1082021496331001/TX – Austin:https://www.facebook.com/events/751180146927665/TX – Dallas: https://www.facebook.com/events/424210626701438/ (auto rally)VT – Dummerston (near Brattleboro):https://www.facebook.com/events/784936526788877/WA – Seattle:https://www.facebook.com/events/763608985821498WI – Milwaukee:https://www.facebook.com/events/755763479310616/ \n\n\n\nPlease check local times and locations. Bring your family members\, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine! \n\n\n\nAitäh\, paldies\, ačiū\, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee \n\n\n\nAlong with its partners the Estonian American National Council and the Lithuanian American Council\, ALA is a parent organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC). JBANC works to represent Baltic Americans on Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\nALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-action-alert-ukraine-rallies-feb-24-25/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia.  \n\n\n\nThe aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture\, language\, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks. \n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nThe stipend consists of two parts: \n\n\n\n\na basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;\n\n\n\nif necessary\, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.\n\n\n\n\nThe basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks). \n\n\n\nWho can apply? \n\n\n\n\nA person of Estonian origin\, 18-35 years of age\, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;\n\n\n\n… and who has completed higher or vocational education\, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.\n\n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nApplications must be sent by e-mail to the address  taotlused@estdev.ee  by the deadline. \n\n\n\nCounseling: if you want to participate\, but you don’t know where to start\, send a motivation letter to the e-mail  diaspora@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nAll questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee \n\n\n\nFor more information in English download the document here. \n\n\n\nFor more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here. \n\n\n\nGlobal Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-accepted-for-stipend-toward-internship-in-estonia/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia
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