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October 2016 Newsletter

Hello everyone,

Below please find  announcements for two events:

-an art show in Edmonton on Sunday, October 16th, which will include
works by two members of our Latvian community

-information about art prizes offered by the Canadian Latvian Artists’
Society LATVIS. Deadline for application is November 30th.

The Edmonton Latvian Society IMANTA will be celebrating Latvian
Independence day on Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at the same great location
as last year.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow.

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Interested in Learning Latvian?

Labdien!  Kas jauns? Kā Tev iet? 

In the last few years, several of you have expressed interest in learning Latvian or improving what you know. We now have arranged for an instructor. He would like to meet first with interested students and also discuss organizational details. There will no doubt be different levels of experience among you. If there is a wide range of skills, we would need an additional instructor in a hurry – I’m mentioning this in case anyone else would like to help teach.

The meeting will take place on Sunday, October 2, at 3pm at the Lithuanian Hall at 11629 – 83 Street NW, in the general vicinity of Northlands & Rexall Place. Coffee/tea will be served.

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Scholarship Information 2016

IMANTA is once again pleased to announce our self-administered scholarship program for 2016/2017, funded by our ongoing casino program and governed by the regulations of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission. The total funding available is $25,000.

Scholarship Eligibility

The scholarship is open to:

  1. Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or foreign students on visa
  2. Applicants who are registered as full or part-time students as defined by the accredited or licensed educational institution.

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Ligo – June 25, 2016

The Edmonton Latvian Society IMANTA will host a Līgo celebration on Saturday, June 25 at OTS park (www.edmonton-ots.com). The address is 2104 – 156 Street SW and best access is via Anthony Henday Drive to Rabbit Hill Road overpass, then south on 156 Street. The last part of the drive is on a gravel road. Parking will be in front and to the left of the caretaker’s house as you enter the property – watch for signage. There is another larger parking lot to the right of the large hall which is being used by another group until early evening.  A parking attendant will be will be at that lot to direct entry.  Do not enter this way.

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Ligo 2016

Please mark your calendar for our annual Jāņi/Līgo Celebration which will be on June 25! This year we will celebrate on Edmonton Oilfield Technical Society grounds http://www.edmonton-ots.com/ please check out this location. Do not miss the opportunity to celebrate most Latvian holidays of all – Jani or “Liigo!” when people participate in joyous festivities, just as their ancestors did centuries ago. On the longest day and shortest night of the year, Latvians make garlands, drink beer, eat caraway cheese, sing, dance. Invite your family and friends, everyone is welcome. More details to come.

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Only one more!

We are still one short!  Looking for a volunteer to help us out at our casino event on March 14th for a cashier shift 6:45 pm to 3:15 am.   Anybody out there?

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Volunteers Still Needed!

Imanta’s casino event on March 13 and 14th is fast approaching and we are still in need of volunteers to help us out. We have four spots to fill for March 14th (Monday). Two cashier shifts (6:45 pm – 3:15 am) and two count room shifts (11:30 pm – 3:35 am). No experience necessary! Casino funds are vital to our scholarship and seniors programs, so if you or a family member or friend can help us out, please contact us at imantaedmonton@gmail.com

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Volunteers Needed

Has Imanta been good to you or your organization this year? Now we need your help: Imanta is looking for volunteers for our Casino on March 13th and 14th at Baccarat Casino in downtown Edmonton. There are day shifts and evening shifts available. No experience necessary! Meet other Imanta members! All volunteers will be provided a free meal! Remember: Casino funds are vital to our scholarship and seniors programs, so if you can help us out please contact us at imantaedmonton@gmail.com. And if you know someone who would fill a shift, please pass on the word.

Shifts available for both days:

Cashier –           10:30 AM to 7:00 PM    or     6:45 PM to 3:15 AM
Chip Runner     10:30 AM to 6:30 PM    or     6:30 PM to 3:15 AM
Count Room      11:30 PM to 3:30 AM