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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 →

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Thanks to the generosity of our members and friends of the Chicago Estonian House, we raised $1,665 for Giving Tuesday ($825 on our web site and $840 through Facebook). We would like to thank those who contributed: Mailis Ausmees, Janne Dombroski, Aarne Elias, Linda Ellen, Chicago Estonian School Parents, Mare Gutmann, Matt Jaanimägi, Kristiina Jakobsen, Crystal Lagrone, Nora Laos, Liisa Mcmahon, Andres Merits, Mai Meyers, Tiina Murro, Kaia Papaya, Hilja Pikat, Tiia Saaaremets, Ellen Smith, Maie Taits, Katrin Tullinen, Katrin Unger, and Mary Wurzer.Read More →

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We mourn the loss of former President and long-time board member Mehis Vahtra who passed away on November 14th. Our deepest condolences to his children, family and friends. Current plans are to hold a memorial service at the Chicago Estonian House on January 22, 2022.Read More →