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10am-2pm Sat, Nov 23, 2013
Patronage of the Mother of God
Catholic Church
1260 Stevens Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21227
Voice: 410-247-4936 FAX: 410-247-1545
(Need directions?)

The Patronage of the Mother of God Catholic Church presents a
Slavic Food Festival
Enjoy Homemade Ethnic Food
Holupki, Pirohi, Kielbasi, Potato Pancakes, Koláče, Halušky
or Hot Dogs, Desserts & Beverages.
Peruse the Bake  Table as well as the Ethnic and Religious Articles.

3 pm Sun May 4, 2014
in the Parish Center
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
5200 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2023

CSHA — 2nd Quarterly Meeting — Knedlíkovy Fest

The highlight of this meeting will be a demonstration of making Knedliky and tasting of delicacies prepared by Bohemian Catering. After the demonstrations, you may choose to purchase one of three main courses: (1) Beef Goulash with bacon and bread dumplings or (2) Roast pork with bacon and bread dumplings & sauerkraut; or (3) Svickovy (sour beef).
Desserts will include Buchty and Koláčé
Make your reservation — call Margaret at 410-662-6094 or send email to usupik@verizon.net. — Public IS Invited. Menu subject to change.)

Parish Center

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
International Beer Tasting

in Cedar Rapids, IA  —  2nd Fri Oct 10 2014  —  Imbibe Premium Beers  —  Taste Savory Hors D'oeuvres  —  Enjoy Live Music.

  They are looking to expand their repertory as well as their size and invite newcomers, with or without experience, to join. It's a great way to learn! For experienced choristers, it's a splendid opportunity to improve skills. Read more about their activities.

   They rehearse every Monday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen — Undercroft
5200 North Charles Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2023
Need directions?
Call:   Charles Supik 410-662-6094
or email him at chasupik2@Verizon.net

      Comenium is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising new generation of Czech and Slovak language speakers in the US — greater Philadelphia region. Our mission is to serve the community via offering quality language and cultural education to the children of Czech and Slovak descent.
      The program of the Czech and Slovak school in Philadelphia is based on a comprehensive approach to learning modern Czech and Slovak language with a curriculum designed for school-aged children. The program incorporates the National Curriculum Standards for Elementary school to effectively educate about the critical aspects of language acquisition, including grammar, reading comprehension, writing skills and oral communication.       Visit their HOME page HERE.

Links
Pageant History
Application Guidelines
Participating States
The 2014 Pageant will be from
Sat-Sun Aug 2 - 3 in  Wilber, NE.

Congratulations
Anna Hand
(Miss Czech Slovak USA 2013-2014)
  Read about Miss Anna Hand.

CzechMate Diary

   The CzMate Diary is Tanja's Blog. It contains short articles about the Czech and Slovak Republics and the Czech-American Community. The snippets are written in both Czech and English. Visit CzechMate Diary. She is a Czech Mom wanting a bilingual daughter — not unlike a student wanting to become bilingual. Tanja's blog offers opportunities to both read and to post Czech or English responses to a growing number of subjects.

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Educational Workshops

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Three 4-week Workshops will be held during the summer 2013 at Prague Film School designed to provide intensive filmmaking experience. Both beginners and advanced flimmakers are welcome. The workshops inculcate specfic skills and allow all participating students to write, direct, shoot and edit their own film in Prague.

Dvorana The 2012 program offers choices: a Tour of the Czech Republic during May 12-20 that includes Czech architecture, history, people plus cuisine; or during Aug 19-25 join the group going to Paris for a course on 19th century vintage dancing; or enjoy a Country Dance Tour during October 6-15; and during Dec 26 - Jan 1 2013 they plan a folk dance workshop in Freiburg-Littenweiler, in Southern Germany.

Summer Czech language courses are available. Summer School Courses are designed for the general public. The course does not assume any previous knowledge of Czech. Courses at different levels (from beginner up to highly advanced) are offered.