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Events for February 26, 2012
Queensland
Latvian fiber arts group to meet
All those interested in sewing, knitting and weaving traditional designs may meet with other like-minded people of the “Brisbanes rokdarbnieču kopa” at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. Meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month.
Queensland
“Cepums” activities for children
The “Cepums” biweekly cooking and language activity for children is scheduled at 3 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Brisbane Latvian House, 24 Church Ave., Buranda. The activities teach children how to prepare simple Latvian foods as well as give them the opportunity to meet with other children, sing songs, play games and learn the basics of the Latvian language. Instruction takes place in both Latvian and English. Mothers and fathers are also welcome to join their children in the kitchen. For more information, contact Baiba Grīnberga at +61 0451 148 089 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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