Metsaülikool took place in Viljandimaa, Estonia this year with financial support from EFC. Former president Toomas Hendrik Ilves opened the event with a lecture on how the world has changed since the Cold War. Other presentations and discussions focused on climate change, folk music, medicinal herbs, Finno-Ugric Languages and much more. In addition, the program included hikes, storytelling sessions and crafts. Read more about Metsaülikool in Eesti Elu. Järgmisel aastal kutsub Metsaülikool kõiki jälle Kotkajärvele!

The 70th Lakewood Estonian Games organized by Eesti Spordiliit USAs (Estonian-American Amateur Athletes) had a record attendance of 400 this year! With EFC financial support for this anniversary event, participants competed in golf, swimming, pickleball, chess and more. Even a thunderstorm on Saturday night couldn't dampen the spirits - Valguspidu and the celebration of athletes were moved indoors into Lakewood Estonian House. The evening concluded with a performance by Estonian rapper Nublu and a dance party. Elagu eestlus ja sport!

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FOLK DANCE

TERR Kungla's dance practices take place on Thursdays 7-9pm at Tartu College, 3 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON. First practice on September 19th. E-mail for more info

VERR Koidik's dance practices start on 6th October at 6:30pm at Meie Kodu, 6520 Oak St, Vancouver, BC. E-mail for more info

CHOIRS

Ööbik Choir rehearses on Mondays 7-9pm at Tartu college, 3 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON. First rehearsal on September 9th. E-mail for more info

Toronto Eesti Meeskoor rehearses on Tuesdays 6:45-9pm at Latvian Centre, 4 Credit Union Dr, Toronto, ON. First Rehearsal on September 10th. E-mail for more info

Estonia Koor rehearses on Thursdays 7-9pm at Latvian Centre, 4 Credit Union Dr, Toronto, ON. First rehearsal on September 12th. E-mail for more info

ESTONIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

VEMU keelekohvik/Language Cafe starts September 12th 7pm at Tartu College, 3 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON. Sessions run every other week on Thursdays. Info

Tartu College'i laenuraamatukogu/library opens on September 10th. The library is open every Tuesday 12-3pm, Tartu College, 3 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON

FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Toronto Eesti Lasteaed starts classes on 28th September at Jackman Avenue Junior Public School, 79 Jackman Ave, Toronto ON. Classes run every other week on Saturdays. E-mail for more info

Toronto Eesti Täienduskool starts classes on 17th September at Latvian Centre, 4 Credit Union Dr, Toronto, ON. Classes take place every other week in an online format, or weekly, alternating between online and in-person sessions. Info

Hamiltoni Eesti Kool starts classes on 6th October at the Cotton Factory, 279 Sherman Avenue N., Hamilton, ON. Classes take place every other week on Sundays. Info