15. aprill, 2012
Los Angelese eestlased
uudiskirjas
koolilõpetajad
eesti köök
eesti kirik
eesti kool
emadepäev
peep talving
neeme järvi
tiiu leek
uus riik
mägijalgratturid
jaanipäev
otsin juuri
roheline nurk
rahvakalender
eurochannel
eesti keele laager
ERKÜ
sokikirjad
lep esto 2013
vaba eesti sõna
toimkond
TEADE / Notice

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Koolil�pukevad on k�es!
Palun andke teada, kes Los Angelese eestlastest on j�udnud oma haridusteel t�htsa verstapostini. Olgu see siis keskkooli, �likooli v�i muu �ppeasutuse l�petamine.
Koolil�petajate nimed avaldame Los Angelese Eestlaste maikuu uudiskirjas.

Spring has arrived!
Please let us know which Los Angeles Estonians have reached a significant milepost in their educational journey, be it high school, college or certification.
Graduates'  names will be revealed in the May edition of the Los Angeles Estonian newsletter.


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EESTI K��K & K�LALISED: KIINO VILLAND 
The Estonian Kitchen & Guests: Kiino Villand

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   SELLE HOOAJA VIIMANE K��K JA K�LALINE! 

 

Laup�eval, 21. aprillil, 2012  
kl 12.00 pl k�laline
TULEN! Like us on Facebook 

kl 1 pl l�unas��k  $8

Eesti Majas  

lapsed s��vad tastuta (kuni 16.a)   

  

MEN��
Kurzeme strooganov kartulipudru ja lisanditega
Maasikatarretis vahukoorega

Laup�eval, 21. aprillil on Los Angelese Eesti Maja k��gik�laline Kiino Villand - Los Angeleses tegutsev eesti soost fotograaf ja rezhiss��r, kes on j��dvustanud lugematul hulgal moe-, kunsti- ja meelelahutusmaailma t�hti. Pilte on kasutanud Rolling Stone, Areen/Eesti Ekspress, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, Dreamworks, Ogilvy & Mather, Saatchi & Saatchi ja Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (The Emmys). Villandi kaanefoto on soome jumestuskunstniku Riku Campo raamatul Best in Beauty (kirjastus Simon & Schuster/Atria).

Kiino Villand n�itab oma varemilmumata t�id kuulsatest inimestest ja samuti viimatistest Eesti-kesksetest tegemistest, nagu koost�� Eesti jalgpallikoondise, Tallinnas tegutseva muusikaprodutsendi ja DJ Mord Fustangi ja auv��rse dirigendi Neeme J�rviga. Juttu tuleb Villandi tegevusest muusikavideote lavastaja ja dokumentaalfilmiloojana, samuti s�ltumatute loovisikute autorikaitsest.

Villand kasvas �les New Jerseys, suheldes tihedalt New Yorgi ja Lakewoodi eestlaskonnaga. P�rast Rutgersi �likooli l�petamist asus ta elama San Franciscosse ja hiljem Los Angelesesse, kus ta elab koos abikaasa Andraleia ja t�tar Kaiaga.
Kiino Villandi t�id on n�ha Facebooki lehel: Like us on Facebook ja siin: www.kiinovilland.com

 

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Last The Estonian Kitchen & Guests of the season!

Presentation is in English 

 

Saturday, April 21st, 2012 

at 12 p.m. quest

at 1 pm lunch  $8

Estonian House 

kids eat free (16 y)    I WILL ATTEND!  Like us on Facebook 

Menu:   

Kurzeme strogonof mashed potatoes with additions
Strawberry gelatin with whipped cream

For the April 21st Estonian Kitchen, our guest will be Kiino Villand, the Los Angeles based photographer and director of Estonian descent who has photographed countless luminaries from the worlds of fashion, art and entertainment.  His talents have been sought by clients, including Rolling Stone, Areen/Eesti Ekspress, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, Dreamworks, Ogilvy & Mather, Saatchi & Saatchi and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (The Emmys).  Mr. Villand's photography was also featured on the cover and throughout Best in Beauty, a book written by extraordinary Finnish makeup artist Riku Campo (published by Simon & Schuster/Atria). 

 

Mr. Villand will share never-before seen images while discussing his illustrious photography career, including his work with A-list actors and directors in exotic (and not so exotic) locations as well as recent Estonia-centric projects with the Estonian National Football Team, Tallinn-based music producer/DJ Mord Fustang and the esteemed Estonian conductor Neeme J�rvi.  In addition to covering topics such as his transition into directing music videos and documentaries, Mr. Villand will share his insights on copyright matters as they relate to independent creators.

 

Mr. Villand grew up in New Jersey among the Estonian community of New York & Lakewood, NJ.  After graduating from Rutgers University he relocated to San Francisco and then to Los Angeles where he currently lives with his wife Andraleia and their daughter Kaia. 

 

You can preview some of Kiino Villand's work on his Facebook page Like us on Facebook
and here: www.kiinovilland.com  

                                                        Recommend guests to attend the Estonian Kitchen! 
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EESTI KIRIK / Estonian Church
                                        
P�hap�eval, 22. aprillil, 2011

kell 2 pl
Jumalateenistus L�ti kirikus
1927 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90039


Koguduse teated M�rts 2012
- kliki siia!


Sunday, April 22nd, 2011
2:00 p.m
Service at the Latvian Church
1927 Riverside Drive Los Angeles, CA 90039
EESTI KOOL / Estonian School
Laup�eval, 28. aprillil, 2012                                 Like us on Facebook                    Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Laup�eval, 5. mail, 2012                                     
                          Saturday, May 5th, 2012
kell 10 el                                                  
                                      at 10:00 a.m.
Eesti Majas                            Info: Milvi (310) 663-0676                   Estonian House  

BiltmoreSeekord tuleb juttu Los Angelese eesti kooli poisteklassist ja nende �petajast Biret Rebbasest.
Biret on p�rit Tallinnast ja �les kasvanud Meriv�ljal. Koolis k�is ta Pirital ning hiljem oli ta samas koolis ka �petaja. Los Angeleses on Biret elanud aastast 2007 ja sama kaua on ta ka eesti koolis �petanud.
Kord oli ta jaanip�eva t�histamas Eesti majas, kui kooli tolleaegne direktor Karin Nukk ta �petajaks "�ra r��kis". Ega palju tal k�si v��nata ei tulnud, sest Biret pidas enesestm�istetavaks anda oma osa eesti keele �petamiseks. Seda enam, et t�� oli talle tuttav ja lastega tegeleda meeldis.
Biret meenutab, et esimesel aastal oli natuke raske, sest mingeid juhiseid ja �ppematerjale ei olnud. Polnud ka kogemust �petada lapsi, kelle esimene keel oli inglise. Kuna sel ajal oli ka ta enda inglise keele oskus suhteliselt kesine, sai lubatud, et klassis r��gib ta vaid eesti keeles. Viimastel aastatel on ta siiski pidanud oma s�nu s��ma. Vahel on lihtsam minna kergema vastupanu teed ja r��kida inglise keeles. Loe edasi - kliki siia!
Kadi Dugan

BiltmoreThis time we will read about the "boys class" and their teacher, Biret Rebbas.  
Biret comes to us from Tallinn but grew up in Meriv�lja.  She attended school in Pirita and later taught there.  She has lived in Los Angeles since 2007 and has been a teacher at the Estonian School since then.  Biret had been attending a Midsummer celebration at the Estonian House when the then school director, Karin Nukk, had a "chat" with her.  It didn't require much "arm twisting," since Biret, understandably, had made it her mission to teach Estonian here, even more-so because she was familiar with teaching and enjoyed working with children.  The first year was a bit difficult, said Biret, because she wasn't given any direction and there were no teaching materials.  She also didn't have any experience teaching students whose first language was English.  Click here to read more and please scroll down for English!
                                      Kadi Dugan

VOLBRIPIKNIK / Walpurgis day picnic
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P�hap�eval 29. aprillil, 2012

kell 2 pl

Burton Chase Pargis Marina del Rey's

13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

   

Kevade ja nooruse pidu P�hjamaade �li�pilastavade j�rgi. Vaata plakatit - kliki siia

Kogupere�ritus; v�ta kaasa tekkel, toit ja piknikulina.

 

Sunday, April 29th, 2012
at 2 pm
A traditional Nordic festival to celebrate spring and youth - click here!
Bring you family, student cap or fraternity/sorority decorations, picnic food and blanket.

EMADEP�EV / Mother's Day
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P�hap�eval, 6. mail, 2012
kell 2 pl
Eesti Majas

T�ienduskooli ja koguduse �hine emadep�eva t�histamine
. Palun tooge kaasa suupisteid kohvilauale!

Sunday, May 6th, 2012
at 2 pm
Estonian House

Estonian School and Congregational Joint Mother's Day Celebration. Please, bring with you some snacks for the coffee table!

ARTIKKEL VABA EESTI S�NAS. DR. PEEP TALVING
                                          
Los Angelese Eesti Majas oli Eesti k��gis p�nev ja hariv koosviibimine. Seekord oli k�las Los Angelese maakonna keskhaiglas (LA County US Hospital) t��tav traumakirurg doktor Peep Talving. Vaatamata mehe v�ga tihedale t��graafikule �nnestus see pikka aega planeeritud kohtumine l�puks teoks teha.  
Elin Oru artiklit saad lugeda siit!

Pildialbum / Photo album - click here!

Once again at the Los Angeles Estonian Kitchen event we were treated to an interesting and captivating meeting.  This time our invited guest was LA County+USC Medical Center trauma surgeon, Dr. Peep Talving.  In spite of - or perhaps because of -  Dr. Talving's very graphic slide/video presentation, this long-planned get-together was a rousing success.
Elin Org's article in Estonian - click here!


NEEME J�RVI JUHATAS LOS ANGELESE FILHARMOONIKUID
Neeme J�rvi conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic
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Kuulus eesti dirigent Neeme J�rvi juhatas kolmel p�eval Los Angelese filharmoonikuid Walt Disney kontserdisaalis. Kontserdid toimusid Pjatigorski rahvusvahelise tshellofestivali raames. Solistid olid tshellistid Ralph Kirshbaum, Alisa Weilerstein ja l�tlane Micha Maisky.
J�rgmise eesti k��gi k�laline Kiino Villand k�is Neeme J�rvit seal pildistamas ja ajas maestroga ka eesti keeles juttu. Sellest saab l�hemalt kuulda 21. aprilli k��gikohtumisel Eesti Majas.

Renowned Estonian conductor Neeme J�rvi led three days of masterful performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall which featured esteemed cellists Ralph Kirshbaum, Alisa Weilerstein and Latvian Micha Maisky on the occasion of the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival.

With the goal of preserving the momentous evening for posterity, I donned my requisite camera blimp (noise canceling camera cover) to capture Mr. J�rvi's astute grace on the podium throughout an exquisite rendition of Dvor�k's "Carnival" Overture.  Following the performance, it came time to capture the maestro's tranquil sincerity in a portrait session, arranged to take place back stage in a guest artist dressing room.  While conversation was kept minimal due to our tight schedules, I said, "Tere tulemast. Ma r��gin v�ga natukene Eesti keeles.  Although I'm not conversational in Estonian yet, I do know my �ks, kaks, kolm."  To which Mr. J�rvi said, "It's very important to keep the Estonian language going."  "Yes, absolutely," I replied.  "We have our daughter Kaia enrolled in Eesti Kool at the Los Angeles Eesti Maja."  Then, following one more lighting setup, Mr. J�rvi was off to wind down from an extraordinary night of triumphant music. www.neemejarvi.ee
Kiino Villand

TIIU LEEK ON TAGASI N�ITELAVAL / Tiiu Leek is going back to her acting roots

Endine KTLA telekanali uudisteankur, Pacific Palisade'i elanik Tiiu Leek astub Palisade'i teatris �les n�itlejana. Ta m�ngib Ameerika n�itekirjaniku ja n�itleja George Furthi (1932-2008) kom��dias "The Supporting Cast" ("K�rvalosalised").
Kahevaatuselise naljat�ki toovad lavale produtsent Sherry Coon ja lavastaja Susan Stangl. Lugu leiab aset 1981. a �hes Malibu rannamajas. Ellen on eduka kirjaniku abikaasa, kes on ise valmis kirjutanud omaenda v�ljam�eldud eluloo. Ta j�tab aga oma neljale New Yorgi s�brale mainimata, et kasutas kirjutades neid protot��pidena. V�ib ette kujutada nende �llatust, kui nad saavad teada, et nende varjatuimad saladused on p�evavalgele toodud! See on teravalt l�bus n�item�ng, mis heidab nalja nii Malibu kui New Yorgi seltskonna �le.
N�itlejate ansamblis on Julie Urbanek Ellenina, Tiiu Leek Maena, Maria Pavone Sallyna, Arielle Fiore Florrie'na ja Kelly London Arnoldina.
N�idendit m�ngitakse 13. aprillist kuni 20. maini.
Etendused on reedeti ja laup�eviti kl 8, p�hap�eviti kl 2 p.l.
Koht: Pierson Playhouse, 941 Temescal Canyon Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272  
Piletid saadaval: www.theatrepalisades.com. Hind reedel ja p�hap�eval t�iskasvanuile 18, �pilastele 16 dollarit. Laup�eval 20 ja 18 dollarit. Grupipiletile soodustus.

The former KTLA newscaster Tiiu Leek is appearing in a Theatre Palisades production of "The Supporting Cast," a play by George Furth. The comedy is produced by Sherry Coon and directed by Susan Stangl. It is being performed at the Pierson Playhouse.  The story takes place at a Malibu beach house in 1981.  Ellen, the wife of a successful author, has herself written a fictional autobiography but neglected to tell her four friends from New York that she has based her characters on them.  Imagine their surprise as they discover their own secrets exposed!  It's a sharply funny play that pokes fun at both the Malibu Colony and New York sensibilities. The ensemble cast features Julie Urbanek as Ellen, Tiiu Leek as Mae, Maria Pavone as Sally, Ariella Fiore as Florrie and Kelly London as Arnold.
The play runs April 13-May 20, 2012.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8p.m., Sundays at 2p.m.
Pierson Playhouse: 941 Temescal Canyon Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
For tickets, please go to www.theatrepalisades.com
Tickets Friday Sunday: Adults $18 Seniors Students $16 / Saturday: Adults $20, Seniors, Students $18 / Group rates available

ALGKOOLILAPSED AVASTASID UUE RIIGI
Elementary school students discovered the new country

Olen teise klassi �petaja Woodland algkoolis, Costa Mesa linnas Californias. Koolis on igal aastal heategevusjooks, et kooli arvutiklassile raha koguda. Sel aastal oli jooksuv�istlus ol�mpiateemal. Iga klass valis riigi, keda ol�mpiam�ngudel esindada. Meie klass valis Eesti.
Tunnis r��kisime Eestist. Kutsusin lastega vestlema oma vennanaise, Christel Str�mbergi, kes on p�rit Eestist. Vaatasime pilte ja raamatuid, et n�ha, missugune on see maa, ja tema pealinn Tallinn.
�pilased kuulasid huviga juttu Eesti pikast ajaloost, vaatasid fotodelt rahvariideid ja omap�rast arhitektuuri.
Ol�mpiarongk�iguks tegime ise Eesti lipu ja joonistasime p�sele "e". Ameerika lapsed avastasid sel moel endale maailmakaardil uue riigi.
Stephanie Baldikoski,
Woodlandi algkooli �petaja

I am a second grade teacher at Woodland elementary in Costa Mesa, CA. My school holds an annual jog-a-thon to raise money for our computer lab. This year the theme was the Olympics. Each classroom chose a country to represent. I chose Estonia for my class. I invited my sister-in-law Christel Str�mberg in to teach my class about her country. She brought in many pictures and books to illustrate her homeland. The students enjoyed learning about Estonia's long history. They liked seeing the traditional clothes and beautiful old buildings of the magnificent capital Tallinn.  After, we made Estonian flags for our Olympic parade. We also painted a blue "e" on each student's cheek.  My class loved learning about Estonia.
Stephanie Baldikoski,
teacher at the Woodland Elementary School

PALJU �NNE, M�GIJALGRATTURID! / Congratulations!

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Los Angelese eestlased Priit Umbsaar ja Jarno Trey on Ameerika  maastikurataste karikav�istlustel esik�mnes! Palju �nne! Loe - kliki siia!

Los Angeles Estonians Priit Umbsaar and Jarno Trey are among the top ten riders in American mountain bike cup competition. Congratulations! Read more - click here!
UUS TAVA - JAANIP�EV BIG BEAR'IS / Midsummer Day in Big Bear

 

K�igile neile, kes kesklinna asfaldiv�ljaku asemel eelistavad veeta s�dasuvist jaanip�eva looduses! 

 

  • Big Bear Lake on ainus k�igi nelja aastaaja kuurort L�una-Californias  
  • 98 miili Los Angelese Eesti Majast, 145 miili San Diegost, 82 miili Palm Springsist 
  • Kui sa pole enne Big Bear Lake'is k�inud v�i oled seal olnud ainult talvel, siis tea, et see on lahe puhkekoht nii suvel kui ka igal muul aastaajal
  • Kui plaanid jaanip�eva aegu Los Angelest k�lastada, siis v�ta ette k�ik Big Beari, et avastada LA-d ja Kaliforniat teise nurga alt  
  • Big Beari suvised puhkev�imalused on siin: kliki siia!
  • Tule p�evaks, paariks v�i rohkemaks! Mitmed majutusv�imalused: hotellid, motellid, laagriplats. 
Oleme kinni pannud kaks kohta Serrano Campgroundi laagripaigas, �ks on veel vaba. Kui oled huvitatud laagripaigast hinnaga 56 dollarit kaheks ��ks, kuni kuuele inimesele, v�ta �hendust Robertiga telefonil 310.383.7893 v�i e-postiga [email protected]
Kiirusta, Living Sociali pakkumine j�us ainult kuni esmasp�eva, 16. aprillini. Kliki siia!
 
See on meie esimene jaanip�ev looduses, paneme aluse uuele iga-aastasele traditsioonile. M�tleme, mida Big Bearis �hiselt ette v�tta ja kuidas jaanituld teha. K�ik ettepanekud oodatud eeltoodud telefonil ja e-aadressil!

All who would rather celebrate Jaanip�ev in Big Bear surrounded by nature instead of at the Estonian House asphalt parking lot!   
  • Big Bear Lake is the only four-season resort in Southern California and is an easy drive from most of Southern California and Las Vegas.
  • 98 miles from downtown Los Angeles (Eesti Maja) /145 miles from downtown San Diego / 82 miles from Palm Springs.
  • If you have never been to Big Bear Lake before or only visited during the winter months, it's a great place to enjoy during the summer or any time of the year.
  • If you are planning on visiting LA during Jaanip�ev, please come and celebrate with us in Big Bear Lake, a different way to explore LA.
  • Click on the link to explore the many summer activities that are offered.
  • Come up for the day, the night or make it a little mini-vacation and stay several nights. 
There are several options for accommodations.  There are several hotels and motels ranging from simple to a little bit on the grander side or rent a cabin and share the cost with your friends.  Campgrounds are available; however, they tend to go fast.  We reserved two spots at Serrano Campground, one is still available, contact to Robert at 310.383.7893 or [email protected] if you are interested in purchasing the last campground for $56 for two nights, maximum people allowed on the site is 6.

Short drive, Big Bear! Living Social deal valid thru Monday 4/16 - act fast - click here!
 
Since this is our first annual Jaanip�ev, we are still working on some group activities during the day and where the bonfire or some sort of fire will take place.  If you have any suggestions, please let us know.  We are planning on making this our annual location for Jaanip�ev.
 
If you have questions regarding Big Bear Lake itself, contact Robert at 310.383.7893 and he will be glad to answer your questions.

OTSIN JUURI / Searching for my roots

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Tere. Olen Kadri Reichard ja elan Hamburgis.
Minu sugulane Ene Pitsuk otsib oma ema Leida-Irene Antsoni, kes p�genes 1944. a Eestist �he Saksa ohvitseriga esialgu Poola Gotenhafeni, sealt edasi Kopenhaagenisse. Viimane info on, et ta oli 1946. a Itzehoes Saksamaal. Rohkemat temast ei tea. Pole kindel, kas ta j�i Saksamaale v�i l�ks sealt kuskile edasi.
Ehk keegi teab, kas Leida-Irene Antsoni nimeline naisterahvas v�is USAsse r�nnata? Olen v�ga t�nulik vastust saades.

Lugupidamisega Kadri Reichard

Hello!  I am Kadri Reichard and I live in Hamburg.  My relative, Ene Pitsum, is searching for her mother, Leida-Irene Antson, who initially fled from Estonia in 1944 with a German officer to Gotenhafen, Poland, and from there to Copenhagen.  The most recent information we have is that she was in Itzehoe, Germany, and we have no further information.  We are not sure whether she remained in Germany or left there for someplace else.  Could you give me any advice as to whether a woman named Leida-Irene Antson had emigrated to the USA? I'd be very thankful and happy to receive an answer.
  
ROHELINE NURK / Green corner

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Juba ammustest aegadest on eestlased armastanud looodusl�hedast elu, aga tihtipeale kipuvad meile lihtsana ja loomulikuna tunduvad v�ikesed nipid ununema.
Kes ei m�letaks Targu Talita, taimerohtude ja seeneraamatuid ning kuulsa arstiteadlase Harry J�nese raadiosaateid. Nii sundis otsus kasulikke ja looduslikke nippe siia Los Angelese eestlaste uudiskirja lisama hakata.
Esimesena v�tame k�sile koristamisvahendid ja muu kodukeemia:
 
  • Aknad ja peeglid saab puhtaks j�rgneva lahusega: pool valget 5% ��dikat ja pool vett kokku segada vanasse, eelnevalt loputatud prits pudelisse. P�hkimiseks saab kasutada kas vanu ajalehti v�i korduvkasutatavat mikrokiust (microfiber) lappi. Selline variant on looduslik ja lastes�bralikum kui n�iteks tavalised aknapuhastusvahedid.
  • Suurep�rane kraanikausi ja vannitorude puhastusmeetod ilma keemiata on s��gisooda ja 5% valge ��dika segu. Valage s��gisoodat piisav kogus, et on n�ha et toru k�ljed l�hevad valgeks. Seej�rel valage v�hehaaval ettevaatlikult ��dikat peale ja peatuge niipea kui vahutama hakkab. Siis valage pisut veel senikaua kui s��gisooda veel vahutab. Olenevalt ummistusest v�ib seda korrata mitu korda, kuni toru on puhas. Viimase etapina valage keevat vett torust alla. Sellist noorenduskuuri oleks hea teha ilmselt korra kuus, et ei tekiks suuremaid probleeme. Loomulikult paluks olla keeva veega ettevaatlik ja ka ��dikas on tugev hape, nii et kaitske oma silmi!

Maarja Kivi-Meriste 


From time immemorial, Estonians have loved living near nature; however, often tricks that seem simple and natural have a tendency to be forgotten.  Who doesn't remember the Targu Talita books, herbal healing and mushroom recognition books as well as medical expert Harry J�nes's radio broadcasts?  Thus was born the decision to begin adding useful and natural tricks to the Los Angeles Estonians' Newsletter.
First, we will start with cleaning agents and other home chemistry.
  • Windows and mirrors can be cleaned with the following solution: half 5% white vinegar and half water mixed together and put into an empty and well-cleaned spray bottle.  Old newspapers or re-useable microfiber cloths can be used for cleaning.  Such a choice is natural and child-friendlier than, for example, standard window cleaning agents. 
  • A wonderful sink or bathroom pipe cleaning method without using chemicals is using a mix of baking soda and 5% white vinegar.  Pour the baking soda in sufficient quantity so that the pipes begin to appear white.  Then pour, little by little - and carefully - some white vinegar and stop as soon as foaming starts.  Then continue to pour more vinegar as long as the baking soda foaming continues.  Depending on the blockage, this can be repeated until the pipe is cleared.  Finally, pour boiling water down the pipe.  It is good to perform such rejuvenation/rehabilitation monthly so that larger problems will not arise.  Naturally, we'd ask that you be careful with boiling water and as well as the vinegar, since it is a strong acid; so, protect your eyes! 
Maarja Kivi-Meriste

ETNONURK. RAHVAKALENDER. APRILL.

 

Aprillikuu Eesti rahvakalendrit tutvustab Karin Kuljus. Kliki siia!Biltmore

 

EUROCHANNEL. ESTONIA
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Eurochanneli aprillikuu filmiprogramm on p�hendatud Eestile
Katrin Maimik, Eesti Film 100 avalike suhete juht
Pressiteade

V�ljaspool Euroopat leviva Eurochanneli aprillikuu filmiprogramm on t�navu p�hendatud Eestile, muu hulgas tuleb n�itamisele film "Stiilipidu" ja sari "Klass: elu p�rast".
Eri riikidele keskenduv rahvuskuude programm algas Eurochannelis kuus aastat tagasi, �tles Eurochanneli president Gustavo Vainstein BNS-ile. Kolm aastat tagasi k�lastasid Eurochanneli esindajad Tallinna Pimedate ��de Filmifestivali (P�FF) ja avastasid enda jaoks Eesti programmi.
Idee korraldada Eurochannelis Eesti kuu s�ndis aasta tagasi. Programmi koostamine v�ttis Vainsteini s�nul k�ll aega, kuid ei olnud raske, sest Eesti filmide kvaliteet on k�rge.
Eurochanneli Eesti kuu raames tuleb lisaks filmile "Stiilipidu" ja sarjale "Klass: elu p�rast" teiste seas n�itamisele ka "Porgandite ��", "Karl ja Marilyn" ja "Hing sees", lisaks n�itab Eurochannel ka Eesti Film 100 reklaamklippe.
Eurochannel on filmide ja seriaalide kaudu Euroopa kultuuri ja elustiili tutvustav telekanal, mis levib L�una-Ameerikas, USA-s, Kanadas, Kariibi mere regioonis, Angolas, Mosambiigis, Portugalis ja L�una-Koreas. Vaid Euroopa p�ritolu programmi edastatakse inglise, hispaania, portugali, poola ja korea keeles.

The April Movie Program of Eurochannel, which is distributed outside Europe, this year is dedicated to Estonia! Among other things, the movies "Shop of Dreams" and the series "Class: Life After" will be shown.
In addition to "Shop of Dreams" and "Class: Life After," other works to be shown are "Night of the Carrots," "Karl and Marilyn," and "Still Alive."  In celebration of Estonian Film's 100th anniversary this year, Eurochannel will also show Estonian Film 100 advertising clips.
Show times are listed on Eurochannel's home page: www.eurochannel.com

EESTI KEELE LAAGER / Estonian language camp

BiltmoreEesti keele laagreid korraldatakse eesti p�ritolu noortele riikliku programmi "Rahvuskaaslaste programm 2009-2013" raames. Programm on m�eldud v�ljaspool Eesti Vabariiki elavate eestlaste toetamiseks ja koost�� edendamiseks. Traditsiooniliselt viiakse keelelaagrid l�bi Eestis. Laagri l�biviimist toetavad Kultuuriministeerium ning Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium.
2012. aasta suvel toimub kolm laagrivahetust noortele vanuses 12 kuni 17 aastat. Loe tingimustest - kliki siia!


Estonian language camps are held for youth of Estonian origin as part of the national "Compatriots Programme 2009-2013." The programme is designed to support Estonians living outside the Republic of Estonia and promote cooperation. The language camps are traditionally held in Estonia. The camp is supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Research. 
In summer 2012, there will be three separate camps for children between the ages of 12 and 17. Please, read more - click here!

ERK�'L ON UUS KODULEHEK�LG
The Estonian American National Council has a new website!
 
Eesti Rahvuskomiteel �hendriikides on uus kodulehek�lg. See asub endisel veebiaadressil www.estosite.org, kuid tal on uus n�gu ja rohkem informatsiooni uudistest, tegevusest ja allikatest, mis v�ivad Ameerika eestlasi huvitada. Kuigi lehek�lg on �ldiselt kakskeelne, ilmub enamik tekste ainult �hes keeles.
Aidakem teha www.estosite.org kasulikuks ja teaberikkaks v�rgukohaks k�igile Ameerika eestlastele! Ettepanekud oodatud: [email protected]

The Estonian American National Council (EANC) has a new website! www.estosite.org has a completely new look and more information about news, activities and resources for Estonian Americans.   
The website is a work in progress. Some sources listed are in Estonian, some in English, and some in both languages.  Let us know how this is working for you. Help make www.estosite.org an informative and valuable resource for all Estonian Americans! Email: [email protected]

EUROOPA INNOVATSIOONI SUVEKURSUSED / European Innovation Academy
 
Tallinna Tehnika�likool kutsub Eesti Maja Los Angeleses osalema Euroopa innovaatilisematel suvekursustel European Innovation Academy 2012 TALLINNAS.
Kursused peetakse 16.07 - 3.08.2012. Suvekursused toimuvad koost��s suurpartneritega Microsoft ja Samsung. 
Kolm n�dalat suvekooli on t�idetud atraktiivse kultuuriprogrammiga. Rohkem informatsiooni: www.ttu.ee/innovationacademy 
Brozhuur: kliki siia
Kontakt: Anni Sinij�rv, rahvusvaheliste suhete osakond, [email protected]   
 
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European Innovation Academy 2012 brings together famous motivational guest speakers.  Guest lecturers are innovation experts from world-famous and successful companies, MICROSOFT and SAMSUNG.  Through a series of lectures, presentations and workshops, students will be able to develop knowledge about turning innovative ideas into successful ventures. 
More information can be found on our website www.ttu.ee/innovationacademy and click here! 
Contact person: Ms. Anni Sinij�rv, International Relations Office, [email protected] 

EESTI SOKIKIRJAD ILMA LAANDE LAIALI / Estonian Sock Patterns All Around the World

BiltmoreAino Praakli, tuntud ka kui Kinda-Maali, uues raamatus on 83 v�rvilist  sokikirja koos kudumise �petuste ja skeemidega.
Raamatus on tegelikult �le saja sokipaari, sest mitmed  kudujad on kasutanud Eesti Rahva Muuseumi rikkalike kogude ornamente nii originaalil�hedaselt kui omal moel.  Sokkide kaunistamiseks on kasutatud nii kinda kui sokimustreid. Mustrite ajaloo andmed  p�rinevad ERMist. Sokimustrite juures on nimetatud ka algne kuduja v�i annetaja, samuti aasta, mil muster on kootud ja millises kihelkonnas t�pselt.
Aino Praakli on etnograafilise kirikinda- ja -sokikudumise traditsiooni kandja ja edendaja, kes on selles vallas tegutsenud juba aastak�mneid.
Raamatu tellimuse saab vormistada  kas Eesti telefoni teel 7 409 700 v�i internetis aadressil www.elmatar.ee. Telli raamat Amazonist!

This new book by Aino Praakli, alias Mitten-Maali, contains 83 colorful sock patterns, over one hundred pairs of socks. Several knitters have used both near-original and modified versions of the ornaments found in the rich collection of the Estonian National Museum. The socks have been embellished with mitten patterns and sock patterns. Historical information about these patterns originates from the ENM.  
Aino Praakli is the carrier and promoter of the tradition of ethnographic mitten and sock patterns. 

 Find this book on Amazon - click here

 

LEP-ESTO 2013 EELTEADE / LEP-ESTO 2013 - Save the date!






San Francisco ja L��neranniku eestlased ootavad teid P�hja-Ameerika L��neranniku Eesti P�evade (LEP) ja ESTO �hendatud festivalile 28. juunist kuni 1. juulini 2013.a.

Pressiteade / Press release - click here!
www.lep-esto2013.com 

San Francisco and Estonians from West Coast are inviting you to join us for the West Coast Estonian Days (LEP) and the world-wide ESTO joint festival from June 28th to July 1st 2013.

TELLI VABA EESTI S�NA!

 

Tellida saab nii paberlehte kui lehe pdf versiooni internetis. Tellimisleht - kliki siia  

www.vabaeestisona.com  

VES pood 

 

TOIMKOND / Editors

Toimetajad/Editorial Reet Rand, Leila McLaughlin
Kaast��/Contributors Elin Org, Karin Kuljus, Kiino Villand, Kadi Dugan, Maarja Kivi-Meriste, Tiiu Leek, Robert Anderson, Christel Str�mberg, Stephanie Baldikoski
Keeletoimetaja/Syntactic editor Margus V�lja
Keeletoimetaja/Syntactic editor/English Matti Riivald
Fotod/Photos Kiino Villand, Reet Rand

Tagasiside/Feedback/Koputaja email

www.eesti.us webpage
[email protected]



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