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in the Parish Center
Cathedral of Mary Our Queen
5200 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2023
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4th Sun Jan 22, 2012 at 3:00 PM — CSHA — Quarterly Meeting
The newly elected officers and board members will be recognized.

The highlight of this meeting will be a talk by Jana Kopelentova Rehak, PH.D. about her forthcoming book "Czech Political Prisoners:  Recovering Face." It is a study of the aftermath of Communist suppression of "Political Others".

Call 410-662-6094 or email usupik@verizon.net for more information.

Lions of Czech Film Series
Call the Boxoffic 202-966-3464 for more info

All movies on Wed & start at 8:00pm
Feb 8 — The Greatest Czech (Největší Z Čechů)
Mar 14 — Mamas & Papas (Falcon Uvádí)
Apr 11 — Long Live the Family (Rodina je základ Státu)
May 9 — Innocence (Nevinnost)
Jun 13 — Nicky's Family
Visit HERE for a synopsis of the movies.

About the Lions of Czech Film Series: The Embassy of the Czech Republic has partnered for the last three years with the Avalon Theatre to present the Lions of Czech Film Series. This film series gives the Washington, DC, community an opportunity to view Czech films that are popular hits in Europe and have received numerous honors and awards at film festivals. Most of the films have received the prestigious Czech Lion Award, the Czech equivalent of an Academy Award. All of the films have limited distribution in the United States. The Lions of Czech Film Series offers an invaluable opportunity to see the best of Czech cinema in the Nation's capital.

Ticketinformation:The Avalon Theatre is located at 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Washington,DC20015. Tickets may bepurchased at the box office or online at The Avalon. Tickets are $10.50 (Adults); $8.50 (Students);$8.00 (Seniors, 62+); $7.50 (Children, 12 and under); $6.50 (Avalon Members);and $5.50 (Seniors who are Avalon Members). To hear general information about films playing at the Avalon, call 202-966-6000.

      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 2011 Pageant will be from
Fri-Sun Aug 5, 6 and 7 in  Wilber, NE

Congratulations
Christy Dowling
(Miss Czech Slovak USA 2010-2011)
  Read about Miss Christy Dowling.

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.

Top Posts
Czech Creativity wins at World Expo
Brilliantly Bilinqual at 3
Czechs are World Hockey Champions
Poppy Seed Turnovers
Being Czech
Rizky (schnitzel) Recipe
Baltimore's Pained Screen Heritage
Czech TRAMS are running in DC
CzEaster - Run for your life

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

Students of Czech, Slovak, or Ruthenian Descent

  The Council of Higher Education has established a scholarship program for U.S. and Canadian students of Czech, Slovak, or Ruthenian descent who plan to continue education in undergraduate and graduate programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited academic institution of the student's choice. Postmark deadline is April 2, 2012.
For details read the CHE Scholarship program.

Educational Workshops

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Three 4-week Workshops will be held during the summer 2012 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.