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We wish to thank all of our members and guests who have supported us throughout 2022. A special thanks to those who donated during our “Giving Tuesday 2022” campaign: Mailis Ausmees, Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Marge Poll Bruno, Rebecca Busch, Kirsti Lööndre Dohn, Aarne Elias, Gilda Karu, Lea Kund, Ingrid Jaanson, Kristiina Jakobson, Nora Laos, Mari Margit, Andres Merits, Mai Meyers, Mari-Ann MP, Tiina Murro, Kaia Papaya, Heli Peters, Hilja Pikat, Tiia Saaremets, Ellen Smith, Siim Sööt, Maie Taits, Monika Tiido, and Katrin Tullinen.Read More →

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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 makingRead More →

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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.Read More →

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Jõulupidu Chicago Eesti Majas koos laste eeskavaga. Jõuluvana külaskäik lastele. Päev algab kirikuga kell 11.30, lõunaga kell 13.00 ja programmiga kell 14.00. Christmas party in Chicago Eesti Maja with children’s special program. Visit from Santa for the children. The day begins with church at 11:30 am, lunch at 1 pm and a program at 2 pm.Read More →

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Chicago Eesti Koolil on taas toimumas suvelaager!  Mis? Tore suvelaager lastele vanused 2 kuni 17. Laagris toimuvad põnevad mängud, spordi tegevused, keele õppimine ja palju muud huvitavat veel! Kus? Chicago Eesti Majas (14700 Estonian Ln, Riverwoods, IL 60015) Millal? Algus 4. August 10AM – 4PM August 5: 10AM – August 6 10AM (lapsed ööbivad Eesti Majas reedel Aug.5 öösel – kuni 6 aastastel lastel soovitav vanemaga koos ööbimine) Miks? Kohata teisi ägedaid Eesti päritolu lapsi, õppida Eesti keelt ja mängida suurepäraseid mänge Hind? $95 Chicago Eesti Kooli 2021/2022 kooliaasta õpilastele ja $115 kõikidele teistele. Allahindlus hinnast alates pere teisest lapsest. (Iga järgnev laps on 20% odavam!). Hind Sisaldab snäkke, õhtusööki, hommikusööki ja LõunasöökiRead More →

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We are sad to announce the passing of long-time member Frank Quinn who passed away on May 10th. Frank was an accomplished artist who illustrated many of the Chicago Estonian House’s advertisements and announcements over the years. He last provided the artwork for our 50th anniversary program. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.Read More →

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Harri A. Tarkin, a long-time member of the Chicago Estonian House, passed away recently. His memorial visitation will be on Tuesday, May 17th, 4 pm to 8 pm with a Memorial Service at 6:00 pm at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Harri was the brother of the late Arlenna Pikat.Read More →

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We are looking for a new Chicago Estonian House caretaker who can keep our facility clean, organized and welcoming for our members and guests. Starting date is after May 1, 2022. For more information contact Eero Pikat (eero@pikat.com).  Otsime uut Chicago Eesti Maja majahooldajat, kes suudaks hoida meie rajatise puhtana, korrastatuna ja meie liikmeid ja külalisi vastutulelikuna. Alguskuupäev on pärast 1. maid 2022. Täpsem info Eero Pikat (eero@pikat.com).Read More →

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Rein Raja, a long-time member of the Chicago Estonian House, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, in the room he considered home in his assisted living facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his wife Geri Raja. Rein will be cremated, and plans for what will follow are in discussion. In the meantime, the Florida Eesti Selts (of which he was also a member and their treasurer) is composing a tribute to Rein, and they invite you to participate by emailing your reflections to Tõnu Toomepuu or Triin Karr this week. You may email Tõnu and Triin at these addresses: ttoomepuu@gmail.com, triin.karr@gmail.comRead More →