If you are planning to attend, please advise us by email before Wednesday November 15th, as this will give us a better indication of how many people will be joining us for our special dinner. Thank you.

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the 105th anniversary of Latvian Independence on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Laurier Community Hall, 14405 85 Avenue, NW, Edmonton. Doors will open at 5:15 pm with the program to start at 6:00 pm with dinner to follow. We are excited to announce that we will be offering a dinner in the Latvian style with some traditional dishes! There will also be a cash bar and raffle. To help us make this more fun, if you are able to, we would like to ask you to bring a handmade item or a purchased item to donate to our raffle table.

A small group from Edmonton’s Pro Coro Choir will help to start the festivities. Pro Coro Canada was founded in 1981 and is one of only a few professional choirs in Canada. Under the direction of Michael Zaugg, the choir is widely recognized as one of this country’s finest. Imanta is proud to support Pro Coro and Grammy nominated composer Ugis Praulins.

We are also excited to announce a special screening of Imanta’s Latvian School Animation Film for Latvia’s 105^th Anniversary, “Daudz Laimes Latvija”. This film was created by the teachers Zane Vandelina and Inga Goba and the children who attend Imanta Latvian School together with animation film director/producer Genadijs Dolganovs in support of Imanta and the  Latvian Language Agency & Ministry of Education and Science. 

We look forward to seeing you on November 18^th!

Admission:
$25.00 per adult member / $30.00 per adult non-member
$12.00 per child member / $15.00 per child non-member (11 to 16 yrs)
Under 11 years no charge
Advance purchases can be made by e-transfer. Imanta memberships can also be purchased. Please email your form and e-transfer payment to imantaedmonton@gmail.com

2023 NOVEMBER EVENT FORM

If you require more information, have any questions, would like to volunteer for us or just want to let us know that you will be attending please contact us at imantaedmonton@gmail.com

Latvian Freedom Fighters’ Remembrance Day – Lāčplēsis Day is Saturday, November 11, 2023.
To commemorate this day we are meeting on Friday, November 10th at the Latvian Linden Tree at Monsignor William Irwin Park, 9814 110 St. at 6:00 p.m.  After a short remembrance ceremony we will gather at ‘Asymmetrical Brewing’ around 7PM – Address: 11821 105 Ave NW, Edmonton. Please join us either at the Tree or Brewery! Everyone is welcome!

We are pleased to announce that on Saturday, November 18th, in honor of Latvia’s 105 Independence Day, the Edmonton High Level Bridge will be illuminated in the colours of the Latvian Flag. https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/schedule_festivals_events/light-the-bridge

Imanta will celebrate Latvia’s Independence Day on Saturday, November 18th at Laurier Community Hall, 14405 85 Avenue, NW, Edmonton. More details on this event will follow, so stay tuned!

 Sanāksim kopā Jāņos, Sestdien 24. Jūnijā! Lets get together for Jāņi, Saturday June 24!

Kur/Where: Laurier Heights Community Hall and park with outdoor patio, 14405 85 Avenue, NW, Edmonton Laiks/Time: 2PM-10PM Ieeja/Admission: Brīva/Free

Ievērībai: Jums vajadzēs naudu ēdināšanas treilerim, loterijai, alus un vīna iegādei ( alkohols atlauts lietot tikai telpas/ieklautaja patio, ne parkā). Please note:  You will need money for food truck, raffle, beer and wine (alcohol consumption will be allowed indoors and patio area only. No alcohol in the park!).

Vainagu pīšana, Jāņu siera siešana, pīragu konkurss, loterija, aktivitātes bērniem un pieaugušajiem.    Flower Wreath and Jāņu cheese making, pirags contest, raffle and activities for children and adults

Ēdināšanas treileris / Food Truck – THE LORD OF THE GRILLS – Lieliskie pavāri: Ilze un Armands

https://www.facebook.com/thelordofgrills https://www.instagram.com/thelordofgrills/

Priecāsimies ja varēsiet atnest līdzi groziņveida uzkodas vai saldo. We would appreciate if you could bring some potluck style appetizers or dessert.

Ja vēlies piedalīties pīragu konkursā atnes līdzi savus garšīgos pīragus! If you would like to participate in pīrāgs contest, please bring some of your delicious pīrāgs!

Visas bija Jāņa zāles, Ko plūc Jāņu vakarā; Visi bija Jāņa bērni, Kas atnāca līgodami.

If you would like more information, please contact us! imantaedmonton@gmail.com

Once again Imanta is hosting a casino event. Volunteers make it work! Our involvement in AGLC casinos helps us to keep running our scholarship and senior’s programs.  Without the funding that AGLC distributes to us, we would not be able to keep these programs going. Please consider signing up for a shift. We will even provide you with a meal! The casino event will run from June 6th to 7th, 2023 at Yellowhead Casino, 12464 – 153 Street, Edmonton.

We’re using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming casino event.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp time slots – Link to Casino sign up
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me directly at imantaedmonton@gmail.com and I can sign you up manually.

The Board Members of the Edmonton Latvian Society ‘Imanta’ extend a warm invitation to members, volunteers, friends and supporters to this year’s AGM.

Please join us as we host our Annual General Meeting and review the successes and challenges of the past year. We are always looking for new active members and new ideas. Support us, become a member, join our board!

•  Location: Laurier Heights Community Hall 14405 85 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
• Saturday, March11th, 2023. Doors open at 12:45pm. Meeting called at 1:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you!

Hello dear friends!

We are pleased to announce that on Friday, November 18^th, 2022 in honor of Latvia’s Independence Day the Edmonton High Level Bridge will be illuminated in the colours of the Latvian Flag.

Imanta will celebrate Latvia’s Independence Day on Saturday, November 19^th, 2022 at Laurier Community Hall, 14405 85 Avenue, NW, Edmonton with a potluck style get together. This will be a casual event to connect after all the pandemic restrictions, to learn more about Imanta and to take the opportunity to meet and make new friends! Everyone is welcome! Doors will open at 5:30 pm with dinner and short program to start at 6:00pm. This will be a potluck style dinner so please bring something delicious to share. There will also be a cash bar.

• Admission:
• $10 per adult member / $15 per non-member
• $5 per child 6-17 years
• under 6 years no charge

We are pleased to confirm that our Ligo will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Once again we will be at Partridge Hill Community Park – 22002 Township Road 542, Fort Saskatchewan. There will be activities for both adults and children such as wreath making (we will have some flowers but more is always appreciated), Latvian Jāņu cheese making, games, singing and a raffle. There will also be a Pīrāgu contest, (so please bring your best if you would like to participate). Our top 3 chef’s will be awarded a prize. Imanta will provide dinner for all. Please reply to imantaedmonton@gmail.com if you are planning to come so that we can better plan the amount of food. We have access to the hall in the event of inclement weather. Bring your own camping chairs and BYOB if you so wish. Appetizers, desserts or snacks are potluck style. There will be no overnight camping allowed. An admission fee of $10.00 will be charged per person, children under 10 are free.

After a long time away we are finally able to meet again and celebrate Summer Solstice!  Our celebration will once again be held at the Partridge Hill Community Park near Ft. Saskatchewan. There is a large outdoor area for many activities.  Imanta is busy planning and looking for extra volunteers to help make this a memorable event.  If anyone is interested in camping overnight, the site can accommodate tents or RV’s, but there are no hook-up utilities provided. Camping will only be allowed with prior approval from Imanta and we will only approve overnight camping if we have a volunteer who can step forward and offer their services for overnight management of the area.

Please contact us by email (imantaedmonton@gmail.com) if you would like to help us out or if you would like more information. We are looking forward to meeting our old friends and always open to meeting new friends and supporters of Imanta! More details will follow at a later date.

The Board Members of the Edmonton Latvian Society Imanta extend a very warm invitation to our  members, volunteers, friends and supporters to this  year’s AGM. Please join us as we host our Annual General Meeting and review the successes and challenges of the past year. We are always looking for new members and new ideas! Support us, become a member or join our board!

When: Saturday, April 9^th. Doors will open at 12:00 p.m., meeting will be called at 12:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you!