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Save the dates!   The 2018 New York Baltic Film Festival showcases the newest films from the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – three Northern European countries in 2018 that are celebrating their centenaries since becoming independent nations in 1918.   The Baltic States have a highly regarded cinema history, with the first films made in 1910. Today, each...

NOTICE: The Estonian American National Council will hold its annual meeting on November 3-4, 2018, at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel. The newly-elected EANC XXII Council will come together for the first time. Representatives of Estonian American societies and organizations across the U.S. will also be invited to participate and discuss issues of...

The marriage of Linda Pratka to Ronald McIntosh, both of New York, took place Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 in West Palm Beach.    Pastor Shirley Saunders officiated at the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church.    The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Valdur (Irene) Pratka of Palm Beach Gardens and Long Island. Her father is a retired electrical engineer. ...

Four generations in national costumes. The Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts (KFES) EV100, Clearwater, FL. March 10, 2018. Photo by Erkki Taada   The Estonian Society of Central Florida/Kesk Florida Eesti Selts (KFES) hosted a joyful, heartfelt and sometimes tearful program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Estonia at Feather Sound...

Children’s choir Laulurõõm at Noorte Laulupidu last summer. Photo by Merle Jalakas   As early spring snow falls over New York City, I can’t help but feel close to icecold Tallinn, where I just came from a concert tour with Esto-Atlantis Choir.    My mother, Maaja Roos, conducted the works of my grandmother and great-grandfather in St. John’s Church...

Applications must be submitted via e-mail no later than March 31, 2018.    General elections for EANC’s XXII Council will take place this year. If you value the work we do, consider running for Council – share your thoughts and experience, represent your fellow Estonian Americans, and make a difference! There are many opportunities to work on committees and special projects...

EANC's Washington, DC Director Karin Shuey addressing the Los Angeles community and sharing Estonians in America history book.   Estonian American National Council’s Washington, DC Director Karin Shuey had the honor of addressing the Los Angeles Estonian community for their Eesti Vabariik 100 celebration on February 24th.    Their festive program at the Los Angeles Estonian House included greetings...

U.S. Diplomacy Center, the planned location for the display depicting the history of U.S.-Baltic relations. Source: diplomacy.state.gov   Estonian American National Council (EANC) representatives recently joined Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) colleagues for a briefing from the Department of State (DoS) Baltic team. The Director of Nordic and Baltic Affairs...

Recently the New York Times, Observer and BWW carried reviews of a new one-act opera “The Echo Drift” premiere at Baruch Performance Art Center. Why do we mention it in our Estonian Newspaper? But of course, it is because of Elle Kunnos De Voss.   Elle was born in Sweden....

General elections for EANC’s XXII Council will take place this year. If you value the work we do, consider running for Council – share your thoughts and experience, represent your fellow Estonian Americans, and make a difference! There are many opportunities to work on committees and special projects related to...