October 2021 News update #23 |
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Enter by Oct 15 to win one of five copies of Finnish-Estonian bestselling author Sofi Oksanen's "Dog Park"! |
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Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated with KESKUS International Estonian Centre, and Estonian Studies Centre, the charity operating the VEMU programs, are delighted to invite you to enter a draw to win one of five copies of a new novel from Estonian-Finnish author Sofi Oksanen. The Canadian release date of the novel is October 5, 2021. Sofi Oksanen will be in conversation at a Toronto International Festival of Authors virtual event on October 24, 2021 at 4pm, registration is free, here. | | |
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Donor profile: Tõnu & Anne Altosaar and Family |
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Tõnu and Anne Altosaar are making a Kalevipoja Laud level gift to KESKUS with their family, saying “This gift allows us to help express our gratitude to our parents for the upbringing that has enriched both our lives. They would be particularly pleased to know that out of the chaos and heartache of leaving their homeland is born a space of peace and tranquility for their children, grandchildren and those yet to come.” Read more about their journeys here, eesti keeles varsti saadaval siin. |
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Donor profile: Baltimore Estonian Community |
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One of the more poignant donations to KESKUS comes from the Estonian community in Baltimore, Maryland. They are the most recent Kalevipoja Laud level donors, contributing US$100,000 from the proceeds of sale of their own Estonian House.“In a way,” says Peeter Saar, Chair of the Baltimore Estonian House, “our Eesti Maja lives on with this donation. We're giving our heart to KESKUS.” here, eesti keeles siit. |
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KESKUS ventilation systems provide air quality assurance |
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With KESKUS construction undertaken during the pandemic, proper systems are part of the design from the outset, including those for reducing airborne infectious aerosol exposure. This so that KESKUS will be a place where we can gather and know that the latest safety guidance is in place - read more here. |
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Get involved and help support KESKUS Please join the growing list of capital campaign donors! Donor categories are Kalevipoja Laud for gifts of $100,000 and above (including naming rights for specific areas), Viru Vanemad for gifts of $10,000 and above, and Kungla Rahvas for gifts under $10,000. To make a donation, please call +1.647.250.7136 or email donations@estoniancentre.ca. Donations may be made as a family gift, or in honour of an individual or family. Donations from Canada, U.S. and Estonia will be issued a tax receipt. |
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