Seattle Estonian Society/ Seattle Eesti Selts

04/30/2026

🎨 Seattle Estonian Society Logo Contest – Call for Submissions

We invite our community members to participate in the Seattle Estonian Society Logo Contest and help shape the future visual identity of SES.

Submission deadline: May 31, 2026
Winner announced: June 2026
📩 Submit entries and questions to: [email protected]

Design Guidelines:
- The logo should be simple, clean, and adaptable across various formats, including small-scale use (e.g., pins ~1 inch in size).
- It should reflect both Estonian identity and the Seattle/Pacific Northwest region.
- Include a recognizable Seattle or Washington landmark or symbol.
(Note: The Space Needle is a registered trademark and may not be used on its own outside of the Seattle skyline.)
- The design should visually connect to the Puget Sound area and be recognizable.
Recommended color palette: blue, black, and white.
- Final files must be submitted in vector format.
- Entries must be original and not resemble existing logos.
- Optional: include a brief description explaining the design’s concept or symbolism.

Submissions will be reviewed anonymously by the SES Board (excluding the President). The Board may collaborate with the selected designer on final refinements. The winning design will become the property of the Seattle Estonian Society.

We can’t wait to see your creativity!

03/15/2026

The ice skating event on Friday March 13th was super fun and we had the honor of hosting the first international screening of the Estonian film 'On Silver Heels' - a documentary on the revival of Estonia's Women's National Hockey Team.

How cool was skating on the rink where the Seattle Kraken Hockey Team actually practices! And a big shout out to Krista Leesment who made the event possible.

03/08/2026

West Coast Estonian Days / Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad – LEP 2026

Join Estonians from across the West Coast and beyond for LEP 2026, taking place June 26–28, 2026 in San Francisco.

This beloved festival weekend will include music, folk dancing, cultural events, youth programming, discussions, and celebrations - bringing our community together through culture and shared traditions.

🎟 Early bird ticket sale is available until March 12.

Additional discounts:
• 10% discount for performers (lauljad and rahvatantsijad)
• Extra 10% discount for tickets purchased by March 12 on top of the pre-sale price

More information and tickets:
https://lep2026.com/tickets

We hope many from our community will join this special gathering in San Francisco!

Kohtumiseni LEP 2026-l!

03/08/2026

Youth Writing Competition: "My Estonia" 🇪🇪

What does Estonia mean to you? Vabamu invites Estonian youth aged 15–25 living in Estonia and abroad to participate in the writing competition "My Estonia."

Participants are invited to share their experiences, memories, or reflections about Estonia through short written forms such as short stories or poetry. Submissions can be in Estonian or English. Deadline: May 1.

Learn more:
https://nova.vabamu.ee/en/events/my-estonia-writing-competition-for-youth/

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Kirjutamisvõistlus noortele: "Minu Eesti" 🇪🇪

Mida tähendab Sinu jaoks Eesti? Vabamu kutsub 15–25-aastaseid eesti noori Eestis ja üle maailma osalema kirjutamisvõistlusel "Minu Eesti."

Oodatud on kirjalikud lühivormid lühijuttudest luuletusteni, kus saad jagada oma mõtteid, kogemusi ja tundeid seoses Eestiga. Töid võib esitada eesti või inglise keeles. Tähtaeg: 1. mai.

Rohkem infot:
https://nova.vabamu.ee/%C3%BCritused/kirjutamisvoistlus-minu-eesti/

Mida tähendab Sinu jaoks Eesti? Sõltumata sellest, kas oled üles kasvanud Eestis või mõnes teises riigis, soovib Vabamu kuulda Sinu kogemusest ja…

03/06/2026

⛸️ Next Event – Ice Skating and Social Gathering

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Our next community gathering will be ice skating at Kraken Community Iceplex, followed by a casual social at 32 Bar & Grill, located in the same complex.

Join us for ice skating from 6:15–7:15 PM, and afterward we'll head to 32 Bar & Grill to continue the evening together. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or on Eventbrite.

Ice skating is free for Seattle Estonian Society members. If you haven't paid your 2026 membership dues yet or would like to become a member, you can do so via Venmo or PayPal using the details on our website https://www.seattleestoniansociety.org/ or at the event.

We hope to see many of you there!

03/06/2026

🇱🇻 "We Are Latvian" Traveling Exhibition in Seattle

Our Latvian neighbors are hosting the American Latvian Association's Latvian Museum traveling exhibition, We Are Latvian at the Seattle Latvian Center.

📅 March 15–28
📍 Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle

This engaging audio-visual exhibition explores 1,000 years of Latvian history, culture, and resilience - from early history through the Singing Revolution and the Baltic Way.

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 15 at 12:00 PM, featuring a keynote by exhibition creator Pēteris Dajevskis.

Learn more and see viewing hours:
https://www.seattlelatviancenter.com/we-are-latvian-ala-latvian-museum-traveling-exhibition/

03/05/2026

A scholarship programme is offering young Estonians living abroad the chance to complete a professional internship in Estonia in 2026.

03/04/2026

Estonian Films Coming to You – Streaming Across the U.S. & Canada

From March 2–23, 2026, the Boston Baltic Film Festival will stream a wonderful selection of Estonian films — including documentaries, feature films, and a TV series. Highlights include films about Arvo Pärt and Neeme Järvi. All films include English subtitles.

🎟️ Learn more and purchase tickets:
https://www.bostonbalticfilm.org/

03/04/2026

02/27/2026