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2.05.24
Celebrate Estonia: EV106 concert and reception on February 21
The Consulate General of Estonia invites you to a special evening to celebrate freedom, innovation, community and creativity. Learn more about Estonia's digital society and opportunities for closer ties with the Bay Area. This event takes place on Wednesday, February 21 at the Arrillaga Alumni Center at Stanford University.
Please RSVP by February 12 on Eventbrite. For invitation questions, please contact sanfranciscoeestiselts@gmail.com.
The event is co-hosted with the San Francisco Estonian Society and Korp! Vironia USA Chapter. Special thanks to Stanford University Libraries.
We are grateful to welcome the talented Kristjan Randalu for a concert of solo piano. Born in Estonia, Kristjan Randalu is among the most sought-after piano players of his generation, carrying the torch in both the improvised world of jazz and the traditional realm of classical music. With a discography of over 50 albums and a Grammy-nominated recording under his belt and numerous awards to his name (including “Jazz Artist of the Year” and “Jazz Composer of the year” in Estonia), Randalu’s unique voice is becoming internationally more and more recognized.
The event is funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU
11.07.23
Baltic Christmas Fair returns in San Francisco on Saturday, December 2
Come enjoy a taste of Baltic holiday traditions at the San Francisco Baltic Christmas Fair and support our local communities. Free admission to the marketplace all day. Hot food and drink available all day.
• Makers, sellers, and artisans from the local Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian communities offer a variety of gifts for the people on your list. Whether modern, traditional, or folk-inspired -- you will find it among the jams and preserves, Baltic-style breads and cakes, locally produced honey, traditional straw ornaments, beach glass jewelry, handmade dolls, prints, embroidered textiles and clothing, wool socks, handmade accessories, ceramics, Baltic books, clay sculpture, holiday decorations, handmade cards, and Christmas chocolates. And maybe a surprise or two!
• Activities: meet and take pictures with Santa. Raffle will be held throughout the day (free entry for all attendees), as well as kids' craft activity.
• Volunteers and organizers - we need you! Sign up and fill all the slots at the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA4A92DA0FECF8-45295278-baltic
• Masks are welcome and encouraged in the marketplace area. If you are experiencing COVID or flu symptoms, please stay home to recover. Let's all look out for our community, and have a successful and safe event.
• Coming by public transit? The Latvian Hall is accessible via the MUNI 48 line, which runs frequently on the weekend and has a stop very near the Latvian Hall. Parking can be a challenge in the area -- carpooling is encouraged.
The Baltic Christmas Fair is a joint event by the San Francisco Estonian Society, Northern California Latvian Association, and the San Francisco Lithuanian-American Community. Fair proceeds support Baltic community activities in the Bay Area.
10.10.23
Toetus Eesti San Francisco peakonsulaadi jätkamiseks - In Support of the Consulate General of Estonia in San Francisco
9.25.23
Estonian Society fall activities
Fall is here, and activities are getting started again! All parents interested in the kids’ playgroup (laste mängugrupp), and in discussing how to support other kids’ activities for Estonian kids in the Bay Area, are invited to an organizing meeting on Sunday, October 8 at 5:30 PM on Zoom. The Estonian Society annual meeting will be held in person this year at 10 AM on Saturday morning, October 21, at Paradise Beach Park in Tiburon and followed by a casual potluck picnic. Everyone is invited to make plans for the upcoming year, and relax and hang out. On November 4, the San Francisco Estonian Community Choir is holding a Laulupidu 2025 information session and its first practice of the fall. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please come! More info below.
Look for more information about each of these events as they get closer! Interested but can’t make the date? Get in touch at sanfranciscoeestiselts@gmail.com.
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