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Kultuur Seltsi Jõulupidu / Cultural Society Christmas Party

November 30, 2022
Imekaunis pühade aeg on kohe saabumas ja meiegi sooviksime seda Teiega tähistada. Eesti Kultuuriselts Chicagos kutsub Teid tähistama 2022 jõule 10. detsembril Chicago Eesti Majas koos sooja jõululaua ja esinejatega Eestist. Muusikat teevad Mait ja Mikko Maltis. Õhtut juhib Karl Grabbi, plaanis on loterii, viktoriin, pime oksjon, rahvatants ja teised üllatused. Avatud jõulubaar.   Palun andke oma tulekust teada 1. detsembriks, et oskaksime ilusaid laudu ja maitsvat sööki planeerida. Piletid eelmüügist kuni 1. detsembrini $100 EKSC liikmetele, $120 teistele ja uksel $150. Lapsed kuni 16 aastat TASUTA ja 17-21 aastat $50. Rohkema info saamiseks ja piletite broneerimiseks võtke ühendust (224) 436 1293 Erje, (847) 340Read More →

Consular visit to Chicago

September 30, 2022
The Consulate General of Estonia in New York will conduct a consular visit to Chicago on November 18-19, 2022.    Estonian citizens will be able to apply for a passport or ID-Card (both first time applications and renewal applications are accepted) and receive previously ordered documents. Information regarding application procedures (application forms, photo, state fee etc.) can be found at https://newyork.mfa.ee/estonian-passport-and-id-card/   The Consul will conduct business on November 18th at Honorary Consul’s office (678 Foxdale Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093-1950) and on November 19th at Chicago Estonian House (14700 Estonian Ln., Riverwoods, IL 60015-3553).   Please pre-register for an appointment by e-mailing to the Honorary ConsulRead More →

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Please make your Giving Tuesday donation today!

Starting Tuesday, November 29th and continuing until the end of the year, please show your support for the Chicago Estonian House through a #givingtuesday2022 donation or by making a donation today on our website (https://chicagoeestimaja.com/giving-tuesday).   The funds help us provide a home for Estonian music, art, theater, folk dancing, the Chicago Estonian School, and the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. We are also a home for the Finnish American Society of the Midwest, Normennenes Singing Society, Latvian Folkdance, and local theater in Riverwoods.   We are a 100% volunteer-run organization supported by donations and through the events we host throughout the year. Please consider making

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Echoes of Estonia by Liam Kivirist

During his time in Estonia, Chicago Eesti Maja member Liam Kivirist had the incredible opportunity to participate in the “Back to Our Roots Youth Exchange”, which brings people of Estonian descent from around the world to join locals on a 10-day adventure around the country, experiencing Estonian culture and exploring the topic of migration. He shares his experiences in Estonia for those that may be interested and hopefully bring the annual project to the attention of more Estonians abroad who would be eligible to participate. Read it here.

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REMINDER: Your Amazon Purchases can Benefit the Estonian House

You can donate while purchasing on the mobile app: click on setting in the app and select Amazon Smile and follow the prompts. Donate to the Chicago Estonian House every time you shop online! Search for “Estonian House of Chicago” on Amazon Smile. A portion of your purchase will be donated!

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Offering Chicago Eesti Maja logo items, CDs from artists who have performed at Chicago Eesti Maja, and other special items.

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