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ALA Cultural Days in Denver!
The American Latvian Association (ALA) is sponsoring "ALA Cultural Days in Denver" the weekend of February 12 - 14, 2010, that will take place at our Latvian Culture Center in Lakewood. The weekend program will include presentations from members of the current ALA Board of Directors, (including the current president, Mr. Juris Mezinskis), video presentations, information on Latvian language/educational programs, Latvian ethnic crafts, a Saturday night dance featuring the Lithuanian band, "Kolorado Vabalai," and a ski outing to Winter Park! Come and get acquainted! Participants from other states will be in attendance. Mark your calendar, spend this Presidents Day weekend with us! Detailed program information that includes specific times and topics follows:
ALA Cultural Days in Denver!
February 12-14, 2010
Latvian Culture Center of Colorado
10705 W.Virginia Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226
Contacts: Raita Jergensen, LCCC President, 303-424-4442; 303-913-8081
Iveta Vesmane-Felzenberga, ALA Board Member, 253-517-3864; 253-670-5813
PROGRAM
Friday, February 12, 2010
5:00 - 9:00 pm Registration / Get acquainted evening
*There will be refreshments and spirits
(Including pīrāgi, Aldaris beer and more)
*** At 7:00 pm we will be viewing the 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremonies on a big screen television, a great way to meet everyone and get set to ski on Sunday!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 Learn About ALA, Juris Mezinskis/ALA president
10:15 - 11:15 Latvian crafts (for children and adults) "Metenu
hats" Dace Micane-Zalite
10:15 - 11:15 ALA Cultural Outreach, I.V. Felzenberga
11:30 - 12:30 ALA's ongoing work, Kaija Dankers, "ALA's vision
from the young adults' perspective"
12:20 – 1:30 Luncheon
1:45 – 3:45 Dace Micane Zalite " Latvian cultural traditions in today's
world, viewing of video "Fantasy folk tale, It Once Was"
7:00 - … Evening of Dancing to the Lithuanian band, "Kolorado
Vabalai" . . . refreshments will be served
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Church service @ 9:30 am and/or Skiing outing @ Winter Park, CO
9:30 Church Service at the Ev. Latvian Lutheran Church,
10705 W. Virginia Ave., Lakewood, CO
Pastor Martins Rubenis officiating.
Fellowship, coffee and refreshments following the service
Skiing at Winter Park, CO – (Lifts open at 9:00 am until 4:00 pm)
After skiing we invite everyone to “Apres ski” - Winter Park Condominiums from 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (We will serve pizza, snack and drinks)
Participation Costs:
Attend ALL Saturday Events: $50 (Includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, The Dance and refreshments)
Single Events : $10.00 per workshop, $6.00 breakfast, $8.00 lunch
No Charge for Children attending Latvian Craft Workshop. Breakfast & lunch offered for children $3.00 and $4.00
Dance Only: $20
Skiing: - Transportation to Winter Park will be provided by Latvian Culture
Center members, (to be arranged on 2/12/2010)
- Ski rental available locally, approx. $15.00 to $20.00
- Purchase Lift Ticket at King Soopers, cost is $85
- Winter Park prices:
- Adult all day Lift Ticket $92
- Adult half-day Lift Ticket $85
- Children 6 to12 years old $49
- Children under 5 years old ski free
Accommodations :
2. Stay with Local Residents - Please call Raita Jergensen: 303-424-4442 or
303-913-8081 by February 6, 2010 to make arrangements to stay with a friendly Latvian family!
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