Events
Events for November 01, 2008
- Indiana
- Lāčplēša remembrance evening in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis chapter of Daugavas Vanagi is organizing the annual Lāčplēša Day event at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Indianapolis Latvian Community Center, 1008 W. 64th St., Indianapolis. On this day Latvians commemorate not the end of World War I in 1918 (as in many other countries), but their victory over the Bermontians at the battle of Rīga the following year. The program will include a few speeches, a musical performance by Ēriks Kīns and Edmunds Mednis, a lottery and dancing after dinner. Please RSVP by Oct. 28 by calling either Ērika Vītoliņš at +1 (317) 842-1889 or Rasma Kārkliņš at +1 (317) 705-1860. Admission is USD 25 and includes dinner (USD 10 for students under the age of 18, and free to children under the age of 14 and any injured veteran). For additional information contact Ērika Vītoliņš.
- Ontario
- Halloween films, dance set at Saulaine
A Halloween film night and barn dance is set Nov. 1 in the barn at Camp Saulaine, 5813 20th Side Road, Essa, Utopia. The barn opens at 6 p.m. and the first film, The Night of the Eagle, begin at 6:30 p.m. The second film, The Innocents, starts at 8:30 p.m. Both films are rated PG-13 and are not recommended for children. Admission is CAD 10 per person and includes free popcorn. Filmgoers should dress warmly and bring a blanket. Parents and guardians have complete responsibility for their kids. For those wishing to stay the night, lodging is CAD 10 per person and guest must sign up and bring their own bedding and towels. For further information about accommodations, contact Arturs Lauzis or Elviga Sebris at elvigasebris@hotmail.com or +1 (704) 424-1118. For further information about the film night, contact Armands Sebris at armandsebris@yahoo.ca or +1 (647) 271-4867. For directions to Camp Saulaine, visit www.campsaulaine.com.
- Michigan
- Baltoween costume ball in Kalamazoo
Celebrate “Baltoween” beginning at 7:07 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Kalamazoo Latvian Center, 100 Cherry Hill Drive, Kalamazoo. Activities include awards for best costumes, contests, a fortune teller, snacks, music and dancing. Admission for adults with costumes is USD 22, seniors with costumes USD 18, students with costumes USD 5. Admission with no costume is USD 29. For more information write to Dainis Matisons at .
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