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!     

 

LNAK, the Latvian National Federation of Canada, is hosting a virtual cross-Canada Christmas concert and sing-along on Wednesday, December 23, at 6pm Alberta time.

The program is planned to be an hour long and will feature families, children’s groups, and individual performances from across the country. This Christmas program is especially for those who find it difficult to be apart from family this year. It will also serve as a musical greeting to the Canadian-led NATO mission in Latvia. Zoom link follows. Mark your calendars, and please share this information with family and friends!

From Edmonton Latvian Society ‘Imanta’ – “Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus visiem. Merry Christmas to all”.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83514145236

To celebrate the 102^nd Birthday of the Republic of Latvia, Edmonton’s High Level Bridge will be illuminated in the colours of the Latvian Flag on November 18th from 5pm-10pm. We can not celebrate together as we have done in the past, so we invite you to visit the bridge area on your own or with your family or cohorts and take a photo or short video and then share it on Imanta’s FB page. You can also send your photo or video to imantaedmonton@gmail.com and we will post it to our website!

The Latvian National Association in Canada (LNAK) is inviting everyone to their celebration of Latvia’s 102^nd birthday via Zoom on November 18^th. The event will feature programs from coast to coast (even as far as the Arctic Circle) and will start at 8pm EST (6pm in Alberta). Look for Edmonton’s contribution! This event will also be live-streamed on Facebook (link follows below). The Zoom link will be posted on our website and on the LNAK FaceBook page a day in advance. Let’s be united and spread our love for Latvia!

Facebook Link for Latvian Federation in Canada

The Latvian Embassy in Canada and the European Union Film Festival present Blizzard of Souls on November 17^th & 18^th. This historical drama about Latvian Riflemen during WW1, based on a book by Aleksandrs Grīns, is one of the most expensive productions in LV cinematographic history and one of Latvia’s biggest box-office hits. It has been nominated for several European film awards.  Festival info at  http://www.euffonline.ca/

WE ARE SHORT 4 VOLUNTEERS!

Please help us fill our slots for our casino event.  No experience necessary!

Our involvement in AGLC casinos helps us to keep running our scholarship and seniors programs.  Without the funding that AGLC distributes to us, we would not be able to keep these programs going.

We are using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize volunteers for our upcoming casino on January 19 & 20, 2020.  The Yellowhead Casino is located at 12464 153 St NW in Edmonton. There are day shifts and evening shifts available. No experience necessary! All volunteers will get a free meal!

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link > Sign up link to see our SignUp sheet:
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.com. You will be required to give your email address so that we can contact you and send updates about your volunteer position.

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