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EuroBasket 2011 in Lithuania
The 2011 European Basketball Championship known as EuroBasket 2011, will be the 37th championship held by FIBA Europe and it will be hosted by Lithuania. For this occasion, Marijonas Mikutavičius with Mantas Jankavičius wrote and recorded a song.
This will be the second time Lithuania has hosted Eurobasket, and the first since the restoration of its independence in 1990. Lithuania originally hosted the 1939 European Basketball Championship.
The top two teams are guaranteed to play at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Here's the recording.
Ilse Zandstra has recently published a book called "The Amber Coast: A Latvian
Family's Journey.” It is a work of creative non-fiction about her extended family,
before and after World War II, how they fled Latvia ahead of the Soviet advance
and where they ended up (Germany and Sweden) before immigrating to Canada
and the United States. She believes that the Lithuanian and Estonian experiences
are very similar and that these stories should be made known to a wider public
who know very little about civilian suffering in Eastern Europe at that time.
Her book is historically accurate, based on documents, letters, interviews and
research. If you would like to know more information, please visit her website,
www.theambercoast.com. The book is for sale ($20) and it can be ordered directly
from the author or online.
Mamų unija needs your help!
Lakomka
Lithuanian delicacies such as mouth-watering „Sakotis“, dark rye bread, „Svalia“ cheese, crepes with cheese and assorted chocolates are available at „Lakomka“, 1127 Baxter Road., Ottawa.
Phone: 613-596-4666
OTTAWA
Opening of the Lithuanian language school
On September 10th, Ottawa's Lithuanian School "Vyturelis" officially opened and began a new school year. LCC Ottawa Chapter President Loreta-Gudynaite -Savitch successfully organized the young students, ther families and the teachers. The opening was held at Venta Preparatory School. The students, dressed in bright green t-shirts, were greeted by Lithuanian ambassador in Canada Ginte Damusis. On this occasion, Algimantas Eimantas also shared memories of his father who started a Lithuanian-language school in London, Ontario. Students shared memories of their summer vacation and everyone enjoyed a pot-luck BBQ lunch.
Mardi Gras – A “Masked” Affair
Children proudly wear their original creations which they made at the crafts table during the Mardi Gras evening.
Ottawa’s children and the young at heart attended a Mardi Gras celebration on March 12th at the Latvian Church Hall.
Some got into the spirit by wearing costumes and masks and others were in good spirits.
The evening’s highlight was learning dance steps to the cha cha and other dances which were taught by Loreta and her husband Leonid.
Kličienė Honoured for Dedication to Chapter
During the independence commemoration held on February 19th, long-time president of the chapter Ruta Klicius is thanked and presented with a graphic print by Dalia Genovaite Mazeikyte From left: Laima Laffitte, Algis Kuzmickas, film-maker from Lithuania, Lina Masionienė, Vidmantas Valiušaitis, commentator and publicist from Lithuania, Ambasador Gintė Damušytė, Rūta Kličienė, Vytas Radžius, Loreta Gudynaitė-Savtich, Raimundas Kličius and Virginija Ruškienė.
IX North American Lithuanian Song Festival
The IX Lithuanian Song Festival took place in Toronto on July 4th and over 30 singers and chaperones from Ottawa's "Arija" attended. Over 1,000 singers participated in the festival from 58 choirs and five countries. Over 2,500 spectators attended the Sunday concert.
What's New
Ottawa’s Lithuanian community and Lithuanian school “Vyturėlis” invites you to the Christmas celebration
2011 Festive Trees Contest
For the second year, the Museum of Civilication is hosting the Festive Tree contest from November 29, 2011 to January 8, 2012. Museum visitors will be able to cast their vote for their favourite tree. Ottawa's LCC is participating again showcasing authentic Lithuanian straw ornaments. Special thanks to Nijole Gray and Rita Mankowski for decorating this year's tree.
In memoriam
Jonas Valiulis
(1924-2011)
Died on October 23, 2001, at the age of 87 in Montreal. He leaves his wife Helen, son John (Natalia) daughter Valerie (Guy). John and his wife lived in Ottawa for many years before returning to Montreal.
In memoriam
Pranas Čeponkus
Died peacefully on October 17th at age 96 in Toronto. Condolences to his son Benny and family.
Congratulations!
Congratualtions to Rasa (Augaityte) Beaton and her husband Michael with the safe arrival of their daughter Kristina Veronica Auton Beaton born on October 24, 2011. Congratulations to grandfather Juozas Augaitis and his family.
Happy Birthday
Happy 85th Birthday to Marija Šiūlienę (formerly of Hamilton). She is the mother of long-time Ottawa Chapter Chair Ruta Kličiene.
Congratulations!
Best wishes for Asta Augaityte and husband Derek Zwiep on their wedding in August at the family farmhouse. Asta is the youngest of three daughters of Kristina and Juozas Augaitis.
Lithuanian Canadian Community Ottawa Chapter summary of events/activities, 2010 – 2011
Viktoras Priscepionka
passed away on September 28, 83 years old. Leaving his wife of 61 years Irena. Father of Dalia Jenkinson and Linas Priscus. Grandfather of Leslie, Anthony, Sarah, and Michael. Viktoras was an active member of the Lithuanian Community. He organized the 25th Lithuanian Days in Ottawa and he was a lead organizer of the early Baltic Evenings on Parliament Hill and chair of the local Executive Branch.
Let‘s Visit Lithuania!
If you‘re interested in Lithuania, planning a vacation or a business trip, we suggest browsing through these e-guide available in English, Russian, Polish and German.
“Exploring Klaipeda, Palanga, Neringa”;
“Exploring Vilnius”;
“Exploring Kaunas”;
“Exploring Baltics”.
News from Lithuania
Heart in fog. Photographer
Juozas Valiušaitis.
Presenting a new column „News from Lithuania“! Interesting and useful information about events in Lithuania based on reports and video clips. (more...)