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another that Lithuanians cherish our heritage.
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February 26, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Day Commemoration
Kate & Aras Worthington residence, Anchorage
Information: Kate katew@ak.net
or Asta Spurgis,
baltic@gci.net
Sunday, February 12
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
9728 Palmeras Drive
Sun City, AZ
1:00 p.m. Mass in the parish church
2:00 p.m. luncheon, proclamation of Lithuanian
Day in Arizona, greetings, resolution
Cultural program: San Diego Lithuanian folk dance ensemble Jura
The luncheon: $12.00 for adults,
$6.00 for children 6-12 years of age;
Children under six eat free
Donations accepted to support the work of Lithuanian-American
Community's National Executive Board
Information/Reserve your luncheon:
Rimas Vaitkus 480-483-2418 or
vaitkus@lithaz.org
February 16
Lithuanian Independence Commemoration
Sunday, February 12
St. Casimir
2718 St.George Street
Los Angeles, CA
Speaker: (from Connecticut) Dr. Elona Vaisnys, LAC vice president
Sponsors: LAC Western District and American Lithuanian Council, LA
Chapter
February 26, 2006, 2:00 p.m.
Lithuania's Independence Commemoration
Oceanside Senior Center
455 Country Club Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054
The guest speaker: The Honorary Lithuanian
Consul of Los Angeles
Mr. Vytautas Cekanauskas.
Cultural program: folk dance group "JURA"
students of the Bernardas Brazdzionis Lithuanian School.
Refreshments after the program
Coffee/tea will be provided by the Chapter
attendees are asked to bring tea sandwiches or other treats to share
Information: Regina Lisauskas:
Regina@LithSD.org or tel. 760-943-9434
Sponsor: San Diego LAC Chapter
Sunday, March 5th
3:00 p.m.
Independence Celebration
The Eagles Hall
1151 S Galena St., Aurora
Program: a popular local speaker
a showing of a film titled, Flight Over Lithuania
4:00 p.m. the dinner of Lithuanian sausage and stuffed cabbage will be
catered by Laima’s kitchen
Admission: $15 for adult members ($20 non members), $7.50 for children
members 6-13 ($10 non members) free of charge for children 5 and under
Reservations: must be called 303-339-0918 or emailed to Arv Jarasius by
March 1
arv.jarasius@avagotech.com
February 12, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
9:00 am Mass in Lithuanian, Choir, directed by George Petkaitis
Sermon by Rev. A. Gurklys
Holy Trinity Parish Hall
53 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT
Commemoration after Mass in the parish hall
Speaker: Dr. Dalia Giedrimas
Refreshments
Everyone cordially invited
Info: (860) 657-9067, danuteg@juno.com
Sponsor: Hartford LAC chapter Sunday, February 19,
2:00PM
Lithuania’s Independence
February 16/March 11 Commemoration
43 Anthony Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Algimantas Misevicius
Lithuanian Consul for Economic and Cultural Affairs
from New York as a guest
Refreshments
Information: Tom Pleckaitis (203) 389-2920
tompleck@hotmail.com
Sponsor: New Haven Lithuanian American Community Sunday, March
12, 2:00 pm
Matulaitis Home 10 Thurber Road Putnam, CT Main speaker: Dr. Stasys
Gostautas
Program: "Sodzius" from New Britain, CT
and some surprises Refreshments
Sponsor: LAC of Eastern Connecticut February 19, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
12:00 p.m. Mass
St. George Church
443 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
After Mass refreshments
Violin music by Edita Orlinyte
Main speaker: Algimantas Misevicius
Lithuanian Consul for Economic and Cultural Affairs
from New York
Information: (203) 452 5208
Sponsors: Knights of Lithuanian and
LAC Bridgeport Chapter
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
10:30 a.m. Mass
"St. Joseph Parish Center"
Congress Ave. & John Str.
Waterbury, CT
Commemoration after Mass
Main speaker: Laurynas Misevicius,
LAC Vice President for Sport Affairs
Refreshments
Men Choir accompanied by accordeonist
Zitai Rossi
Information: Linas Balsys (203) 729 8815;
Albertas Melninkas (203) 266 5053
Sponsor: LAC Waterbury Chapter
Thursday, February 16,
10:00 a.m.
Waterbury City Hall
Will hoist Lithuanian flag
Announcement of Mayor of the Day
Information: Linas Balsys (203) 729 8815
February 19, 2006
Lithuania‘s Independence Commemoration
11:30 a.m. Mass
St. Andrew Church
396 Church Street
New Britain, CT
After Mass program and refreshments
Church hall
Information: Irena Belanger
pqbel@hotmail.com
Sponsor: LAC New Britain Chapter
February 16, 2006
10:00 a.m.
Hoist of Lithuanian flag
At Juno Beach Municipal Building
340 Ocean Drive
Juno Beach, FL
Saturday, March 11, 2006
2 p. m. Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
St. Paul of the Cross Parish Hall,
10970 State Road N.
Palm Beach, FL
Main speaker: dr. Vytautas A. Dambrava
Sponsor: LAC Palm Beach Chapter February, 18, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
Lithuanian Club
4880 46th Ave North
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Main speaker: Vytautas Dambrava ambassador
Performance of Club Choir
Donations for Lithuanian American Community
Saturday and Sunday
Information: (727) 525-2924; chair Loreta Kyniene (727) 367-8722
Sponsor: Lithuanian Club February 12, 2006
Daytona Beach
Main speaker: Prof. Bronius Vaskelis.
Information:
Birutë Koţicienë, 386-756-4971 ,
birutekozica@yahoo.com
February 19, 2006
Sunny Hills, Florida
Laima Savaitis
(850) 773-2808
February 18
Februrary 16 Commemoration
Annual meeting of the Atlanta LAC
Elections
If you have questions, call 678-762-7943.
Commemoration of Lithuanian Independence Sunday, February 12
Sponsor: LAC Chapter of Hawaii
February 11-19, 2006
Exibition “15 Years of Lithuania’s Independence”
Opens February 11, 7 p.m.
Lithuanian Art Museum,
14911 127th St.,
Lemont, IL
Sponsors: Lithuanian Consulate in Chicago and
LAC Midwest District
Sunday, February 12, 1:00 pm
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
Marija High School
6727 S. California
Chicago, IL 60629
Speakers: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter from Detroit, MI and
Darius Udrys, Chair of the LAC Chapter of Los Angeles
Cultural program
Sponsor: Lithuanian American Council, Chicago Chapter
February 19, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
After 11 a.m. Mass
Lithuanian World Center
14911 127th Street
Lemont, IL
Sponsor: LAC Lemont, IL Chapter
Information: (708) 974 0591
February 16, 2006
Lemont City Hall
Will hoist Lithuanian flag
Sunday, February 19, 2006
12:00 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
The American Legion Post
430 Hall,
7430 Broadway
Merillville, IN 46410.
Sponsors: Lithuanian American Council, LAC East Chicago, IN
Chapter, Lithuanian Knights
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Lithuania‘s Independence Commemoration
after 9 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony parish hall
Cicero, IL
Sponsor: LAC Cicero Chapter
February 16, 2006
Cicero City Hall
Will hoist Lithuanian flag
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Lithuania‘s Independence Commemoration
10:00 a.m. Mass
Immaculate Conception Church
Event after Mass
Parish Hall
44th & S. Fairfield Ave.
Brighton Park, IL
Admission: donation
Sponsor: LAC Brighton Park Chapter
Information: (773) 847-4855
dauliai@aol.com
Sunday, February 26, 2006, 2:30 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
Greenbelt Cultural Center,
1215 Green Bay Road,
North Chicago, IL 60064
Speaker: Gediminas Damasius, Engineer
Program: Jaunute Sondrita Beineryte, pianist
Gediminas Lithuanian School students
Information: 847.623.7927
Sponsors: LAC Waukegan - Lake County Chapter
March 12, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Day Commemoration
10:30 a.m. – Mass
Immaculate Conception Church
1509 Baugh Avenue
East St. Louis, IL
11:30 a.m. – Commemoration and lunch
Church Hall
Main speaker: Ausrele Sakalaite, Chair of LAC Midwest Region
Sponsors: LAC East St. Louis Chapter
February 18, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
11:30 a.m.
Rasa Lithuanian School
Big hall
1313 N. Mill Street ,
Naperville, IL
Concert of school students
Lunch and get-together
Sponsors: LAC Naperville Chapter and Rasa Lithuanian School
Information: napervillelb@yahoo.com
Sunday, February 19th, 1:00 p.m.
Lithuanian Independence Day Celebration
The Lions Creek Clubhouse
500 Lions Creek Circle
Noblesville, IN
Main speaker: Birute Vindasiene,
a member of the Lithuanian-American Community Board
traditional Lithuanian songs, dances,
traditional food and drinks
Please, bring a Lithuanian main dish,
appetizer or desert for potluck lunch
The admission: $10 per person or $15 per family
Sponsor: LAC Indianapolis, IN Chapter
Information/RSVP: Rymantas Guzulaitis (317) 299-7848
by February 12th
Directions and
map to Lions Creek Clubhouse
March 5th, 2006
11:00 a.m. Mass
St. Cyril's Church and Hall
44 N Mill St
KC, KS 66101
After Mass food, program, and social hour
Speaker: Janina Litvinas
Information: Kate Porterfield,
kjpinkc@yahoo.com
Sponsor: Kansas City, KS Chapter
Sunday, February 26, 1:00 pm
South Boston Lithuanian Club
West Broadway & E Street
Boston, MA
Speaker: Vytas Maciunas, Co-Chair, LAC/Lithuanian Parliament Committee
Program: Boston Lithuanian School: folkdances, songs from the repertoire
of the 2006 Song Festival (in Chicago) Boston LAC chapter-sponsored art
contest children's art exhibit, presentation of the winners, Also
featured, the Sodauto Ethnographic Ensemble.
Sponsor: LAC Chapter of Boston
For more information: gpcepas@m-g.com,
donavickas95@hotmail.com
February 26, 2006
12:00 p.m. Mass for Lithuania (in English)
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
76 Wianno Avenue
Osterville, MA 02655
Commemoration after Mass in Church Hall
Main speaker: Vygaudas Usackas, Ambassador of Lithuania
Sponsor: Cape Cod LAC Chapter
Information: Algirdas Dapkus,
alisdapkus@aol.com
Sunday, February 12
12:00 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
St. Anthony Parish
1750 25th St.
Detroit, MI 48216
Main speaker: Liuda Rugienius, Chair of LAC Michigan District, vice
president of World Lithuanian Community
Sponsor: St. Anthony Parish
Sunday, March 5
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
Mass
St. Peter and Paul Church
520 Myrtle St. NW,
Grand Rapids, MI
Commemoration after Mass at
School’s Family Center Hall
Sponsor: LAC Grand Rapids Chapter
Saturday, February 18, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2561 Victoria Street
Roseville, MN
Choir performance, good food, dances,
cheerful mood, and great opportunity to be together.
Sponsor: LAC of Minnesota chapter
February 5, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
9:30 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony Parish Church
33rd and "S" Streets
Omaha, NE
Followed by program and lunch
February 5, 2006
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
St. Epiphany Church hall
Cultural program: film, In Love with Lithuania
Sponsors: LAC Newark Chapter and Knights of Lithuania
February 26, 2006, 12:00 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
After 11:00 a.m. Mass at
Sts. Peter and Paul Church Hall
216 Ripley Place,
Elizabeth, NJ
Main speaker: Algirdas Dambrauskas, Counsul of Lithuania in New York
Children’s choir, directed by Birutë Mockienë
The students of Lithuanian Saturday School, Andrius Radzevičius will
display this musical talents
Refreshments and Lithuanian style food
Sponsors: LAC Elizabeth Chapter
March 12, 2006
11:30 A.M. – Mass of Thanksgiving
Transfiguration Parish Church
64-14 56th Road, Maspeth, NY 11378
A lunch will be served in
the Parish Hall immediately following the Mass
2:30 p.m. - Commemoration
Transfiguration Parish Hall
64-14 Clinton Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378
Main speaker: The Hon. Mindaugas Butkus,
Consul General of the Republic of Lithuania
Cultural program:
New York Lithuanian Choir
Gintare Bukauskiene, Director
Maironis Lithuanian School of New York
Folkdancing - Aldona Marijosiene -Instructor
Choir - Gintare Bukauskiene and Birute Mockiene, Directors
Co-sponsors: LAC New York District and the Lithuanian National
Foundation
February 19
Rochester, NY
Speaker: Asta Banionis, LAC Public Affairs Chairperson Cultural program
was performed by Lithuanian School students and “Baltu vaikai” (children
of the Balts), a group of recently arrived Lithuanians.
After the program there was fellowship with food brought by
participants.
February 25, 2006, 6:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church,
18022 Neff Road,
Cleveland, OH 44119
Speaker: Vygaudas Usackas, Lithuania's ambassador to the USA
Lithuanian dance ensemble /Grandis/ of Chicago
Refreshments and dancing to the music of
the Rimas Kasputis orchestra from Detroit
Dinner available in the lower-level hall if desired.
Advance reservations (by Feb. 18th ) required.
Tickets for the concert ($20 and $15 for adults, $10 for college
students and $5 for students under 18)
dinner ($10) can be reserved (440) 238-2557.
February 26, 2006_
9:45 a.m. Raising of the flags at the monument on the grounds of Our Lady
of Perpetual Help Church
10:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Reception afterwards
10:30 a.m. Mass at St. George's Lithuanian Church,
6527 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH
Commemoration of Lithuania's Independence Proclamation and Restoration
Sunday, March 5, 2:00 pm
Ritos Gečas Clubhouse
1 Highland Meadows Circle
Highland Heights, KY 41076.
Sponsor: Cincinnati LAC Chapter
March 11th, 2006, 6:00 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Day Celebration
Celebrating Feb.16 and March 11
Latvian Hall,
5500 SW Dosch Rd,
Portland, OR
Speaker: Vilius Zalpys
Entertainment: Aitvaras dance ensemble and “vaiku ratelis”
accordionist Ceslovas Gestautas from L.A. CA
the Celebration will extend through the evening with music and dancing
Potluck event: please bring a main dish or dessert and something to drink
Sponsor: LAC Portland, OR Chapter
Information: Zalpiai999@aol.com
Lithuanian Independence Day
Sunday, February 19
Mass followed by a dinner
St. George's Church
(oldest Lithuanian Parish in the US)
Shenandoah, PA
Information:
Mrs. Florence Yanall, 570-462-2458 Sunday, February 26, 2006
Lithuanian Independence Day Commemoration
10:30 a.m. Mass for Lithuania
St. Andrew Lithuanian Parish
19th and Wallace Strts.
Philadelphia, PA
2:00 p.m. cultural program
Lihuanian Music Hall
2715 E. Allegheny Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA
Speaker: Vaiva Vebra, President, (national) LAC Executive Committee
Program: Choirs “Laisve” ir “Atzalynas,” folkdance ensembles “Auđrine” ir
“Zilvinas,” “Kaimo kapela.” Vincas Kreve Saturday school students.
Refreshments (brought by everyone) and pleasant company.
Information: 215-938-0783 or
www.phillylac.org
Sunday, February 19
Providence, Rhode Island
Speaker: Sister Margaret, LAC Executive Committee Chair of the Council
of Religioius Affairs
February 18th , 2006
from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Lions Field Community Center,
2809 Broadway
San Antonio, TX
Will be showing the tape of the Svente Song and dance Festival in
Lithuania
Lithuanian cheese, bread, dessert and beverage.
If you have a Lithuanian dessert
you wish to share, bring it.
Information: Venice Grantham (830) 996-3738,
armven@axs4u.net
Sponsor: LAC San Antonio, TX Chapter
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Commemoration of Lithuania’s Independence
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
University of St. Thomas
Crooker Center, Ahern Room, 3909
Graustark Street
Houston, TX 77006
Speakers: his Excellency Vygaudas Usackas
Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the
United States of America and Mexico and Sarunas
Marciulionis, former Lithuanian Basketball Star and NBA Great
Information and RSVP by Wednesday, February 15, 2006
(We need attendance numbers for setup and refreshments)
e-mail: lach_labas@hotmail.com
(preferred) or Dalia Woss at
dwoss@yahoo.com (281-778-6415)
February 11, 2006, 4:30 p.m.
Lithuania’s Independence Commemoration
Latvian Center, 11710 Third Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98125
Speaker: Vaiva Vebraite
(from Connecticut), President of the
LAC Executive Committee
Sponsors: Washington State Chapter
Information: rmiksys@comcast.net
http://javlb.org/seattle/
Sunday, February 26, 2006
The Lithuanian Independence Day celebration
2:00 p.m. Mass (in Lithuanian)
Epiphany Parish,
2712 Dumbarton Street,
NW (Georgetown), Washington, DC
celebration (in Lithuanian) and refreshments after mass
Information: contact Linas Orentas 703-477-0634
or visit http://www.dclac.org
Sponsor: LAC Washington, DC Chapter
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