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SUMMARY:Teater: "Kleit\, Mina\, Milling ja New York"
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago presents an lighthearted theater experience with beloved Estonian actor Henrik Norman.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEATER. TEATER. TEATER. \n\n\n\nChicagosse tuleb külla esinema Henrik Normann! Palume külastada! \n\n\n\n…” need on hoolikalt valitud\, naljakad ning ootamatu lõpuga lood ja täis üllatusi. Lavastus kahes vaatuses ja samas mõtteline kummardus sõbrale. Need lood on päriselt sündinud. Elu on parim stsenarist\,kelle huumor on vahel peen\, vahel otse ja labidaga ja vahel nii terav\, et pisar tuleb silma”… \n\n\n\nTulge saama elamust!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/teater-kleit-mina-milling-ja-new-york/
CATEGORIES:Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture
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SUMMARY:"Nou (SAMM) Pois ÄLÄUD III" folkdance camp
DESCRIPTION:“Nou Pois Äläud III” Tantsulaager is for women ages 18+ and for mixed pairs registered to Tantsupidu* \n\n\n\nRegistrations are in from near and far – incl Holland & New Zealand\, Tallinn & Vancouver\, Kentucky & Illinois and more locally\, from Pickering & Pefferlaw – Sept 5 is the deadline (but if we hit the max\, registration will close early). As at posting date 20 spots remain for NPÄ-III\, welcoming all women\, as well as for *men in mixed pairs registered for Tantsupidu. Counting down! \n\n\n\nBe sure to cehck out the website for important info before you go!  \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this event.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here til September 6
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nou-samm-pois-alaud-iii-folkdance-camp/
LOCATION:Camp “Jõekääru”\, 38 Viru Avenue\, Udora\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T080000
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SUMMARY:Opening of the Memorial in Remembrance of the Mass Flight of 1944 and Related Events in Pärnu and Tallinn.
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian World Council\, in collaboration with the City of Pärnu\, is honored to announce the unveiling of a memorial sculpture dedicated to the generation of Estonians who were forced to flee their homeland during the Mass Flight of 1944. This significant event will take place on September 21 on the banks of the Pärnu River\, a poignant location where many bid their final farewells. The project was funded by generous donations from Estonians abroad\, many WWII refugees themselves\, their descendants and families\, and friends of the community. The City of Pärnu has donated the land for the place of remembrance. The entire project\, including planning\, organizing\, and leadership\, has been funded through global voluntary donations. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this enormous project.  \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events: Events in conjunction with the monument opening are marked ** \n\n\n\nSeptember 18\, 2024: \n\n\n\nּ            5:00 PM: Meeting of Mass Flight refugees with Tallinn Secondary School of Science (Tallinna Reaalkool) students. \n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2024: \n\n\n\n5:00 PM: Commemorative event at the memorial stone behind St. Michael’s Church (Mihkli kirik) in Tallinn /at the EWC information plaque. \n\n\n\n5:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Ceremony at Freedom Sqaure (Vabaduse Väljak) by the War of Independence monument. Ringing of church bells throughout Estonia. \n\n\n\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Memorial service at St. John’s Church (Jaani kirik) in Tallinn. Performance by the Arsis Handbell Ensemble. \n\n\n\n**September 20\, 2024: \n\n\n\n12:00 PM: “Meeting of the Generations” with Noorte Vabamu at Pärnu Museum. (Meeting of Mass Flight refugees with students) \n\n\n\n6:00 PM: Evening chat with sculptor Elo Liiv at Pärnu Museum. \n\n\n\n**September 21\, 2024: \n\n\n\nAll Day: Exhibit at Pärnu Museum. Curated by Harry Liivrand. \n\n\n\n3:00 PM: Unveiling of the Mass Flight Memorial at the Kesklinna Bridge in Pärnu. \n\n\n\n7:00 PM: Pärnu Concert Hall’s season opening concert\, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO)\, conducted by Maestro Neeme Järvi\, Eesti Kontsert. \n\n\n\n**September 22\, 2024: \n\n\n\n11:00 AM: Memorial service at St. Elizabeth’s Church (Eliisabeti kirik) in Pärnu.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/opening-of-the-memorial-in-remembrance-of-the-mass-flight-of-1944-and-related-events-in-parnu-and-tallinn/
LOCATION:Pärnu\, Kesklinna sild\, Pärnu\, Estonia
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SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight 5: Latvia´s Response to Invasion of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from the Joint Baltic Americans National Committee on September 18th at 9am (4pm EET) for the fifth edition of Baltic Spotlight\, featuring Dr. Māris Andžāns\, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be focused on the Latvian response to the invasion of Ukraine\, including the increase in spending\, defensive capabilities\, and the start of conscription.About the Speaker: Māris Andžāns\, Dr.sc.pol.\, is the Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga and an Associate Professor at Riga Stradins University. Previously\, he was a Visiting Scholar at the Harvard University Davis Center\, a Fellow at the Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn\, Germany and a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. He was also the Vice Rector of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs.He has authored more than 110 publications\, primarily on security and defense issues of the Baltic states\, but also Central Asia\, as well as on transport and digital policies. Dr. Andžāns has ten years of experience in the public administration of Latvia. He served in positions related to the coordination of EU and NATO issues\, security of transport and communications\, civil-military cooperation\, aviation\, electronic communications\, and postal issues. Among other duties\, he has served as the Chairman of the National Cyber Security Council of Latvia and the Dangerous Goods Movement Consultative Council of Latvia. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nJBANC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nTopic: Baltic Spotlight with Māris Andžāns – Wednesday\, September 18 at 9:00 am ET \n\n\n\nTime: Sep 18\, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88623112846?pwd=snb4cJ2I4KFcafNjiaOZS7iAFvWo2w.1\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 886 2311 2846 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 532306 \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,88623112846#\,\,\,\,*532306# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\n+19292056099\,\,88623112846#\,\,\,\,*532306# US (New York) \n\n\n\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kGYdTM7Zr
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11039/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T080000
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SUMMARY:Kammerkontsert New Yorgi Eesti Majas
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special chamber music concert at NY Eesti Maja on September 20th. Cade Roberts and friends play music from Estonia\, other Nordic countries and more! Visit the link below for more information.An enchanting evening of chamber music at the historic Beaux-Arts Estonian House in New York City. Award-winning musicians Jonah Murphy\, Clara Cho\, and Cade Roberts will perform a program that includes captivating works from Nordic\, Baltic\, and Scandinavian countries\, alongside timeless masterpieces from the classical repertoire. One of the concert’s highlights will be the US premiere of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’ Piano Variations – one of Estonia’s most important composers. Don’t miss this extraordinary event that celebrates both classical and contemporary compositions in an iconic venue.CONCERT PROGRAM:ARVO PÄRT – EstländlerFRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN – Piano Trio in G\, Hob. XV:15KAIJA SAARIAHO – Sept PapillonsPĒTERIS VASKS – Aria e danzaTÕNU KÕRVITS – LaulKAIJA SAARIAHO – MirrorsVELJO TORMIS – Piano VariationsCLAUDE DEBUSSY – Piano Trio in G\n\n\n\nOlete oodatud erilisele kammerkontserdile NY Eesti Majas 20. septembril.  \n\n\n\nCade Roberts ja sõbrad mängivad muusikat Eestist\, Põhjamaadest ja mujalt! Lisateabe saamiseks külastage allolevat linki. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPiletid & Rohkem infot/Tickets & More info
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/kammerkontsert-new-yorgi-eesti-majas/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000
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SUMMARY:Conference: The Great Escape of 1944\, The Baltic Experience
DESCRIPTION:The VEMU museum in partnership with the Chair of Estonian Studies at the University of Toronto will be hosting a conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape from Estonia in 1944. \n\n\n\nThe conference will be held in English\, on Sept. 19 & 20 at Tartu College (310 Bloor St. W.) from 11:00am-5:00pm on both days. \n\n\n\nParticipation in the conference is free\, but please notify us of your participation by writing to: info@vemu.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations and discussions will be centred around the Great Escape and its aftermath\, the reasons and process of the escape\, the resettlement and adaptation of refugees in Canada\, the lives of different generations with multiple identities\, as well as working with historical heritage. Guest speakers will include academic researchers\, filmmakers\, authors\, and historical heritage preservationists; all coming from Canada\, Estonia\, the US\, and the Netherlands. \n\n\n\nFor full program details visit: https://www.vemu.ca/…/conference-the-great-escape-of…/ \n\n\n\nVEMU will also be livestreaming the conference on Zoom. Click the following links to participate virtually. \n\n\n\nConference Day 1: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85191391626…Meeting ID: 851 9139 1626Passcode: 970304 \n\n\n\nConference Day 2: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85623518828…Meeting ID: 856 2351 8828Passcode: 028545 \n\n\n\nOrganizers: VEMU Estonian Museum CanadaElmar Tampõld Chair of Estonian Studies\, University of TorontoMajor funder: Estonian Foundation CanadaSponsors: Estonian Central Council in Canada\, Integration Foundation (Estonia) Tartu College  \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/conference-the-great-escape-of-1944-the-baltic-experience/
LOCATION:Tartu College\, 310 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T180000
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Mass FLight of 1944 (Washington\, DC)
DESCRIPTION:You are invite dto join the Washington (DC) Estonain SOciety on September 21st from 3pm to 6pm for an event commemorating the Mass Flight of 1944 in the large hall of the Latvian Church – 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockville\, MD. Nearly 50 people have already registeredö please let us know what you will be bringing for the refreshemnts table: sweet or savory.   \n\n\n\nWe plan to share personal stories of the events of 1944\, show recently completed short films – more information at https://balticstories.ca/. The Baltimore Washington Estonian Mixed Choir and folkdance group Pillerkaar will perform\, and we will enjoy each other’s company with the snacks and drinks brought along. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know of your intention to participate\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/GMsZJqn88SHNLfEP6 – and we hope you can bring your favorite snacks and drinks. Plates and forks will be provided by the Society. Please inform us of your participation by September 19th. \n\n\n\nIf you can help as a volunteer\, please let us know by replying to this email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1944.a. Suurpõgenemise mälestamine\n\n\n\n21. septembril kell 3pm-6pm koguneme 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise mälestamiseks Läti kiriku suures saalis – 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockille MD. Juba peaaegu 50 inimest on registreerunud ja andnud teada milliseid suupisteid ja magusat on plaanis tuua. \n\n\n\nMeil on plaanis jagada isiklikke lugusid 1944. aasta sündmustest\, näidata hiljuti valminud lühifilme – lisainfo https://balticstories.ca/ ja manuses. Esinevad Baltimore Washingtoni Eesti Segakoor ja Pillerkaar ning naudime teineteise seltskonda kaasatoodud suupistetega ja jookidega.Palun andke oma osalemissoovist teada siin – https://forms.gle/GMsZJqn88SHNLfEP6 –  ja loodame\, et saate kaasa tuua oma lemmik suupisted ja joogid. Seltsi poolt on suupistetaldrikud ja kahvlid. Palun andke teada oma osalemisest hiljemalt 19. septembriks. \n\n\n\nKui saate vabatahtlikuna aidata\, andke teada vastates sellele emailile. \n\n\n\nEesti seltsi liikmetasu saate maksta meie veebilehe kaudu www.washingtonestoniansociety.org. \n\n\n\nhttp://www.washingtonestoniansociety.orgYou can pay the Estonian society membership fee through our website www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/commemoration-of-the-mass-flight-of-1944-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Latvian Ev. Luth. Church of Washington\, DC\, 400 Hurley Ave\, Rockville\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T123000
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SUMMARY:A Commemorative Event Marking 80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944
DESCRIPTION:It has been 80 years since the fateful year of 1944\, when an estimated ~80\,000 Estonians made the impossible choice to flee persecution by the occupying Soviet power — leaving behind beloved homeland and splitting families — to face an uncertain journey in hope of freedom and life.   \n\n\n\nThe only words that might sum up this impossible choice: ´Minna ei taha\, kuid jääda ei saa.´ \n\n\n\nEANC\, together with the Estonian Embassy\, the New York Estonian Educational Society\, and the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters\, invite you to this commemorative event recalling this tragic period of history while celebrating our culture and the determination and community of Estonians.  \n\n\n\nPresident of the Republic of Estonia\, H.E. Mr. Alar Karis\, is scheduled to join us at this event\, featuring recollections\, a keynote address\, a moving exhibit\, musical performances\, and closing with a reception.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Registration information coming soon.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-commemorative-event-marking-80-years-since-the-mass-flight-of-1944/
LOCATION:NY Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944
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SUMMARY:Commemorating the Mass Flight of 1944 @ NY Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to cohost this special Commemorative Event at which EANC president Mai-Liis Bartling and council member Andres Simonson will be among the speakers. Join us at the New Yorgi Eesti Maja – New York Estonian House. We are incredibly honored to welcome the President of the Republic of Estonia for this very important event. \n\n\n\nRSVP/Registration required\, seats limited: manager@estonianhouseny.org\, +1 212-684-0336 \n\n\n\nCommemorations of the Mass Flight of 1944 during this 80th anniversary year continue across the U.S.\, in Estonia\, and in other Estonian communities around the world. EANC encourages you to take part in your community\, or to use the anniversary as an opportunity to introduce Estonian history to your younger family members and in your own neighborhoods and amongst American acquaintances.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/commemorating-the-mass-flight-of-1944-ny-estonian-house/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:This important film  is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of the making of this documentary. \n\n\n\nEight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives while holding on to their hopes\, dreams\, and culture after having fled their homeland.  \n\n\n\nThe Paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a  Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked. \n\n\n\n‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both  physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nThere are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11031/
LOCATION:Rowan University\, 201 Mullica Hill Road\, Glassboro\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:This important documentary by historian Helga Merits is showing at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary. \n\n\n\nEight decades after the Mass Flight of 1944 from Estonia it is poignant to take a look at one of the key landing places for Estonians as they tried to rebuild their lives in the United States while holding on to their hopes\, dreams\, and culture after having fled their homeland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe paradox of Seabrook Farms is a new project by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\nThe history of the Seabrook family who created Seabrook Farms is similar to a  Greek tragedy of betrayal — of creating and destroying possibilities — where behind the scenes\, each with their own heart-breaking story\, a diverse community of refugees and immigrants lived and worked. \n\n\n\n‍In the 1950s Seabrook Farms was the biggest frozen food processing plant in the US and it needed farm and factory labour. The largest group of workers consisted of over 2\,000 Japanese Americans who had been interned during the first years of the Second World War and had been looking for a new place to live. After the war refugees from many countries in Europe came to Sea-brook Farms\, amongst them were some 900 Estonians and 200 Latvians. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‍They all had lost their homes and had to start again. Working at Seabrook farms meant seven day weeks with ever changing shifts\, work that was both  physically and mentally draining. Amongst all the hardships they still found ways to keep up their cultural traditions and create new possibilities for their children.At the same time jealousy and distrust drove the Seabrook family apart. Instead of creating a future for his sons\, Mr Seabrook took it away from them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe film sheds light on the puzzling history of the Seabrook family and their factory workers; people of different countries and cultural backgrounds who had no other place to go to. \n\n\n\nThere are strong parallels to the current political climate and the difficulties large numbers of refugees encounter to find a place to live and build up a new life for their families.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/film-screening-the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms/
LOCATION:Bryn Mawr Film Institute\, 824 Lancaster Ave\, Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:NY Estonian School's 90th Anniversary Celebratory Event. NYi Eesti Kooli 90.a. juubel!
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming community members\, alumni and current student families to help celebrate the 90th anniversray of the New York Estonian School.  \n\n\n\nJoin in the fun! Full-fledged Estonian clowns Piip ja Tuut\, workshops\, exhibit\, premiere of the Youth Drama Club’s new movie “Secret Song Festival”\, musical guests\, and more!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-estonian-schools-90th-anniversary-celebratory-event-nyi-eesti-kooli-90-a-juubel/
LOCATION:New Yorgi Eesti Maja /New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York City\, New York\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T094500
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DTSTAMP:20260610T175338
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SUMMARY:First Day of Estonian School @ Los Angeles Estonian House
DESCRIPTION:Los Angelese Eesti Täienduskool alustab taas pühapäeval\, 29. septembril kell 9:45 hommikul Los Angelese Eesti Majas.First day of Estonian School is here!  We welcome students and their parents\, and look forward to meeting new schoolmates and friends this year!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 246h Street\, Los Angeles\, CA
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/first-day-of-estonian-school-los-angeles-estonian-house/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Eesti Maja  / Los Angeles Estonian House\, 1306 West 24th Street\, Los Angeles\, Los Angeles\, 90007
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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