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EFC Community Connections September 2019
A monthly newsletter highlighting features and events to help connect and energize the Estonian community in Canada.

In this edition:
  • NEW! Community Talent Hour
  • Run/Walk for the Estonian Community: Profiles
  • EFC Scholarship Applications
  • Event calendar

Looking ahead - October:
  • Sneak Peek at Fall Events
  • Run/Walk for the Estonian Community: The Final Push
  • Pictures from our Community
  • Events and more!
Estos got talent? We want YOU!
Can you sing? Dance? Perform magic tricks? Are you a gymnast? Play tuba? Double bass?
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On December 7th, EFC will be hosting the 8th annual Estonian Community Christmas celebration at the Estonian House. Every year, visitors enjoy a veritable feast of Estonian food and fabulous performances by the Kungla folk dancers, the Estonian schools and a sing along with a local Estonian choir.

This year, we are looking to discover NEW talent in a community talent hour! No matter your age, if you have a talent, a desire to perform and some Estonian DNA, we want YOU!

There's loads of (undiscovered) talent in our community to enjoy. If you are interested in performing at Rahvajõulup uu / An Estonian Christmas, email us!
Calling all Canadian-Estonian post-secondary students!

EFC Scholarships are available to students in 2nd year and above. Apply by OCTOBER 15 !

Visit www.estonianfoundation.ca for applications and information!
Tiiu Remmel:
I am thankful that the EFC supports so many Estonian organizations.
On October 20, 2019, Tiiu Remmel will be running the 5km Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront event, raising funds for EFC. Why?

" I grew up with the opportunity to attend Eesti kool in Toronto, teach kindergarten in the Hamilton Eesti kool, dance with Kungla, take part in hellakesed and gaidid, and attend laager at Seedrioru, Kotkaj är v.... As an adult, I sang in koor and enjoyed laager life again as a kasvataja this summer.

I am pleased to be running in support of EFC so that my daughter, my family and our friends may also get to experience so many wonderful things that our strong community has to offer!"

Visit Tiiu's Personal Page to read more.
EFC support provides 30% of the average budget of Estonian community organizations.

To fulfill our mission to support and preserve Estonian heritage in Canada, the Estonian Foundation of Canada supports projects and organizations that preserve our language, heritage and traditions. For details and funding applications, contact EFC.
All you need is a pair of running shoes -- you don't have to be a runner!


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One-time Gifts - Large or small, every contribution supports our community
Monthly Donations - Regular Donations add up to make a big impact
In Honour - Celebrate a special occasion with a meaningful gift
In Memoriam - Remember a loved one with a donation to our community
Gifts of Securities - donate publicly traded securities to reduce your tax burden
Legacy Gifts - make a larger gift than you ever thought - include EFC in your will
The Estonian Foundation of Canada (EFC) is a registered charity supporting Estonian cultural and heritage activities across Canada. The Foundation is solely supported by donations and bequests from the community.

Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas (ESK) on registreeritud heategevus, mis toetab Eesti kultuuripärandiga seotud tegevusi üle Kanada. ESK toetab rahaliselt programme ja ettevõtmisi annetuste ja päranduste kaudu.

Visit estonianfoundation.ca to make a donation, or subscribe and to find out more about how EFC supports the community.

EVENTS / SÜNDMUSED
Toronto / Hamilton / GTA
September 10 - TES Supplementary School begins, Tuesdays 7pm, Esto House
September 10 - Estonian Men's Choir rehearsals begin, Tuesdays 6:45pm, Esto House
September 11 - Kungla rehearsals begin, Esto House, Wednesdays 7pm
September 11 - Book Launch: Selected Works by Urve Karuks, Tartu College, 6:30pm
S eptember 12 - ESTONIA Choir rehearsals begin, Esto House, Thursdays 7pm
September 12 - Black Ribbon Day Conference: Gary Kasparov , Isabel Bader Theatre
September 13 - Reception for Ambassador Lukk and Riigikogu member Enn Eesmaa, Cotton Factory, Hamilton, 2pm
September 14 - EGO Golf Tournament , Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, 11am
September 14 - ECU 65th Anniversary Party, Esto House Parking Lot, 11am
September 14-15 - Kalev Estienne Rhythmic Gymnastics Classes in Estonian for Children aged 4+ commence
September 16 - TEAS Ööbik rehearsals begin, Tartu College, Mondays 7pm
September 16 - Paul Lillakas is the chef on CityLine. Don't forget to watch!
September 17 - Curly Strings Concert , Tartu College, 7pm
September 19 - Lõbus sügisene pärastlõuna, Esto House, 1pm
September 20 - EELK Nõo Men's Vocal Ensemble, Ehatare, 11am
September 21 - TES Kindergarten begins classes, Esto House, 9:30am
September 21 - Scouts and Guides begin, Esto House/Baptist Church, 10am
September 21 - Seedrioru Pig Roast Fundraiser, Seedrioru, 3pm
September 21 - EELK N õo Men's Vocal Ensemble Concert, St. Peter's Church, 4pm
September 22 - EELK Nõo Men's Vocal Ensemble, St. Peter's Church, 11:30am
September 22 - EELK Nõo Men's Vocal Ensemble, Hamilton Church, 4pm
September 22 - 75. põgenemise tähistamine paguluslauludega , Tartu College 4pm
September 28 - Evelyn Koop: Eesti sport Kanadas , Tartu College, 3pm
October 1 - EstDocs Short Film Competition Submission Deadline
October 5-8 - EKKT / Society of Estonian Artists in Toronto Art Exhibition, Esto House
October 6 - Hamilton Estonian School begins, 3 Mapleside Ave., Sundays 2pm
November 2 - Juubelisadu Celebration - Schools and Kindergarten, as well as Pistol Club Anniversary, Esto House Toronto, 4pm
November 8-10 - EstDocs Film Festival, Toronto
November 12 - Kasemets @100 - New Music Concerts with UToronto and Ensemble U, Walter Hall, Toronto, 8pm
December 7 - Rahvajõulupuu/An Estonian Christmas, Esto House, 12-4pm
April 26, 2020 - Sini-Must-Valge Bazaar and Rahvapidu hosted by AKEN, Esto House
Edmonton
October 4 and 5 - AEHS Goes to the Symphony! Sibelius, P ä rt and more, 7:30pm
Vancouver
September 10, 17, 24 - Kilplased Folk Dancing Open House, Meie Kodu, Tuesdays 7pm
October 26 - Fall Clean up / Sügis Talgud, Mäeotsa, 11am-4pm
November 26 - Submission deadline for Läänekaare Postipoiss winter issue
February 2, 2020 - VES AGM, Meie Kodu 12:15pm
February 23, 2020 - EV102 Celebrations
ongoing - Vancouver Estonian School - Coordinator Liisa Hein
Montreal / Ottawa
September 25-29 - Baltic Artists Association 17th Anniversary Exhibit, Viva Vida Gallery
New York / New Jersey / Boston / Washington / Chicago
September 14 - Washington Estonian School begins, Latvian Church of Washington
September 14 - New York Estonian School begins, NY Esto House , 10am
September 22 - Baltic Way 30 Film Screening and Exhibit with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu, NY Esto House
September 28 - Fall Season Opening Party, Lakewood Esto House
October 5 - Estoberfest, Chicago Estonian House, 7pm
October 19 - Heinavanker @ The Met , The Fuentidueña Chapel, 1pm and 3pm
October 19 - Baltic Unity Day, Lakewood Esto House
October 19-20 - Open House at NY Estonian House
October 23 - Classical Piano Concert, NY Estonian House , 6pm
November 2 - Estonian Educational Society Annual Fundraiser, NY Esto House
November 7-10 - New York Baltic Film Festival
November 16 - 6th International Christmas Market, Chicago Esto House
December 7 - Commemoration of Estonian War of Independence, Lakewood
December 7 - Christmas Market, NY Esto House
December 14 - Christmas Party, NY Esto House
December 15 - Christmas Party, Lakewood Esto House