Lithuanian Days 2024 – Barnesville, PA
August 17 – 18, 2024
Catalpa Grove at Lakewood Park
Barnesville, PA
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Pan-American Masters Games
Cleveland is hosting the Pan-American Masters Games on July 12-21, 2024.
Lithuanian athletes are competing. Come watch and cheer them on.
Click the event logo to open the website and view all sports and schedules.
Lithuanian – American Community: Elections in Progress
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Reminder: |
Let’s Vote! |
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These elections are particularly important for Lithuanians living in the USA. The decisions made by the elected candidates will influence all Lithuanian communities. It is very important to actively participate in the elections and to responsibly choose the candidates who will lead this organization for the next three years. All members of the Lithuanian American Community (LAC) can vote. Vote by your chosen method:
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Lithuanian Cultural Garden – Annual Picnic
Picnic and fundraiser.
Sunday, June 2, 2024 – 12:00 PM
East Shore Park Club
17217 Dorchester Dr, Cleveland, OH 44119
Corner of Dorchester and East Park Drives
Žaibas Juniors Basketball
Organizational Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2024 – 7:00 PM
At the Lithuanian Club
All are invited. Discussion and planning of current and future activities.
New year-round sports to be discussed.
Referendum Vote – Lithuanian Dual Citizenship
Vote on May 12, 2024
For questions about the referendum,
or to get assistance registering for the vote,
contact
Ričardas Širvinskas
440-749-2121
Atvelykis – Easter Egg Hunt
Cleveland Lithuanian Cultural Gardens
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11:00 AM
All children up to 8th grade are invited.
There will be a visit by the Velykų Bobute and the Easter Bunny.
The event will be at the upper garden, by Birutės fountain.
1010 East Blvd., Cleveland
Boston Baltic Film Festival
Two Lithuanian films are part of the festival and available for viewing online:
“Remember To Blink” and “The Poet”
Click on the images to get more details and purchase online viewing.
Kaziuko Mugė
Organized by the Cleveland Lithuanian Scouts
Sunday, March 17, 2024, after the 11 AM Mass
Lithuanian Community Center, Amber Ballroom
Lunch, cakes and pastries will be available for purchase.
Come support the Lithuanian Scouts.
Concert: el Fuego
Male vocal group from Lithuania
Saturday, March 2, 2024 – 7:00 PM
Lithuanian Community Center, Amber Ballroom
Vasario 16 – February 16, Lithuanian Declaration of Independence Commemoration
Commemoration of February 16, 1918
Lithuanian Declaration of Independence
Featuring performances by
LIthuanian School students and
Švyturys Youth Folk Dancers
Lithuanian Community Center
Sunday, February 18
1:30 PM
MK Čiurlionis Immersive Virtual Reality Exhibit
Now showing at the Lithuanian Club. Click below for more details.
One World Day – Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Click here to open the One World Day website with schedules and maps.
All Clevelanders are invited to participate in the Parade of Flags. See details below.
Exultate Choir rehearsals
At the Lithuanian Club
New members interested in a musically and socially enriching experience, please call
Rita Kliorys at 216-531-6459.
Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays, 7:00 PM, in the Gintaras Restaurant at the Lithuanian Community Center.
Šv. Kazimiero Lithuanian School
Aušra Lithuanian Language School
Join the Lithuanian Club in Cleveland
Kaziuko Mugė
Organized by the Cleveland Lithuanian Scouts
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 12:00 PM
Lithuanian Community Center, Amber Ballroom
Lunch, cakes and pastries will be available for purchase.
Come support the Lithuanian Scouts.
Lithuanian Club Hours
Wednesday: 5 – 8 featuring Vingz
Friday: 12 – 8 / Dinner 4 – 7
Saturday: 12 – 4
Sunday: 11 – 5 / Brunch 12 – 2
Lithuanian Independence Celebration Events
Friday, Feb. 14:
Lithuanian flag raising in Columbus, in front of the Capital 12:00 PM.
Lithuanian flag will be raised in Cleveland in front of City Hall.
Saturday, Feb.15:
Memorial to those who died for Lithuanian independence. At All Souls Cemetery, the mausoleum grave of Antanas Smetona, 1:30 PM.
Sunday, Feb. 16:
Flag raising before 11 AM Lithuanian mass at St Casimir parish.
Memorial and concert. M K Čiurlionis 150 birthday remembrance. At The Treelawn, 2:00 PM.
Get more details on these events in the ltcle.org Calendar.
Song Festival Volunteer Planning Meeting
The Cleveland Lithuanian community is happy and honored to be chosen to host the event, but it is a large responsibility.
Much help and assistance will be needed to make the event successful.
Lithuanian Diaspora Survey – Invitation to Participate
To participate in the survey, please go to https://diasporosapklausa.urm.lt and choose the language (Lithuanian, English or Spanish) to answer the questions.
Dear Lithuanians around the world,
To better understand Lithuanian diaspora and advance the diaspora policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania is launching the annual Lithuanian diaspora survey.
Žaibas Juniors – Basketball Practices Start
Žaibas is re-starting their Juniors basketball program starting Sunday October 20th, 10am-11am at NEO Sports Plant. This program will run every Sunday thru the Fall to work on skills in preparation for a ŠALFASS Tournament May 17th-18th in Detroit, MI. We are starting with youth ages 5 on up so join us for some fun. If you are interested in coaching please join us as well.
Exultate Choir – Rehearsals Start & Call for New Members
Exultate Choir is inviting interested singers to join the group to represent Cleveland at the Švente.
Rehearsals began on Thursday, September 5, and are held on Thursdays, 7:00PM to 9:00PM, at the Lithuanian Club Ballroom.
Lithuanian School – Lithuanian Language Lessons
The school will have Lithuanian language lessons for speakers of all levels, including non-speakers.
Lessons will be available to students of all ages and abilities.
The school is asking interested students to contact the school and indicate their interest.
Švyturys Folk Dancing – Rehearsals Starting
The Švyturys Folk Dance Ensemble is beginning rehearsals for the coming year.
Rehearsals for each age group start on these dates and times:
Children: September 28, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Students: September 22, 10:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Young adults: September 22, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Adults: September 29, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Rehearsal for children will be held in the St. Anthony Center at Borromeo Seminary.
Rehearsal for all other groups will be held at the Kirtland Community Center
For more information and to register your interest in dancing, contact Švyturys at:
cle.svyturys@gmail.com
Žaibas Family Fun Night
Please join us for some Žaibas Juniors family fun competition for ALL ages.
Event will take place on the basketball, sand volleyball and bocce courts inside the NEO Sports Plant.
Pizza, water, kids drinks will be provided.
Full bar for purchase will be available as well. Help us celebrate the coming Holidays
Sponsored By:
Dr. Stasys Tumėnas – Symposium, Book Presentation
Thursday, November 7, 6:45 PM
Kent State University Student Center, Governance Chambers
Book Presentation “A Life Lived For Lithuania: From Bridai To Chicago”, Lecture, Meet and Greet
Topics: Lithuanian elections, political situation, aid to Ukraine
Sunday, November 10, 1:00 PM
Gintaras Dining Room at the Lithuanian Club
Concert to benefit Ukraine – Latvian pianist Andrejs Osokins
Performance by pianist Andrejs Osokins and Gundars Abolinš
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 3:00 PM
Brooklyn High School Auditorium
Pickleball Wednesday – Open Play
Žaibas Sports Club is organizing open pickleball play for everyone interested. All levels of players are invited.
Puppetry Performance
This will be an interactive performance by the Kaunas Puppet Theater
Fundraising event for the Cleveland St. Kazimir Lithuanian School
Friday, October 18, 6:30 PM
Treelawn Music Hall, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH
Tickets: Adults, $15.00, Children, free
Actor Redita Dominaitytė – audiovisual performance “Altorių Šešėliai”
October 13, 2024 1:00 PM
Lithuanian Club
Organized by the Cleveland Lithuanian American Community – Bendruomenė
Litts Anglers Club – Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28
Tickets available from any Litts Angers Club member.
Call John at 216-407-0971 for more information.
Leadership Course
September 21, 2024
Course will be taught by Ieva Balčiūnaitė-Tarasevičienė in the Lithuanian language.
Borromeo Seminary, St. Anthony Center
For questions and more details contact: cle.lietuviai@gmail.com
Cleveland Bendruomenė Meeting – All Organizations Invited
A planning meeting of the Cleveland Bendruomenė – Lithuanian American Community, will be held on Sunday, September 8, at 12:30 PM.
Representatives from all Cleveland Lithuanian organizations are invited.
This is a planning meeting for the next year. Please come to coordinate events and strengthen the Cleveland Lithuanian community.
One World Day 2024 – Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Click here to open the One World Day website with schedules and maps.
All Clevelanders are invited to participate in the Parade of Flags. See details below.
Lithuanian Days 2024 – Barnesville, PA
August 17 – 18, 2024
Catalpa Grove at Lakewood Park
Barnesville, PA
Pan-American Masters Games
Cleveland is hosting the Pan-American Masters Games on July 12-21, 2024.
Lithuanian athletes are competing. Come watch and cheer them on.
Click the event logo to open the website and view all sports and schedules.
Lithuanian – American Community: Elections in Progress
|
Reminder: |
Let’s Vote! |
|
These elections are particularly important for Lithuanians living in the USA. The decisions made by the elected candidates will influence all Lithuanian communities. It is very important to actively participate in the elections and to responsibly choose the candidates who will lead this organization for the next three years. All members of the Lithuanian American Community (LAC) can vote. Vote by your chosen method:
|
Lithuanian Cultural Garden – Annual Picnic
Picnic and fundraiser.
Sunday, June 2, 2024 – 12:00 PM
East Shore Park Club
17217 Dorchester Dr, Cleveland, OH 44119
Corner of Dorchester and East Park Drives
Žaibas Juniors Basketball
Organizational Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2024 – 7:00 PM
At the Lithuanian Club
All are invited. Discussion and planning of current and future activities.
New year-round sports to be discussed.
Referendum Vote – Lithuanian Dual Citizenship
Vote on May 12, 2024
For questions about the referendum,
or to get assistance registering for the vote,
contact
Ričardas Širvinskas
440-749-2121
Atvelykis – Easter Egg Hunt
Cleveland Lithuanian Cultural Gardens
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11:00 AM
All children up to 8th grade are invited.
There will be a visit by the Velykų Bobute and the Easter Bunny.
The event will be at the upper garden, by Birutės fountain.
1010 East Blvd., Cleveland
Boston Baltic Film Festival
Two Lithuanian films are part of the festival and available for viewing online:
“Remember To Blink” and “The Poet”
Click on the images to get more details and purchase online viewing.
Kaziuko Mugė
Organized by the Cleveland Lithuanian Scouts
Sunday, March 17, 2024, after the 11 AM Mass
Lithuanian Community Center, Amber Ballroom
Lunch, cakes and pastries will be available for purchase.
Come support the Lithuanian Scouts.
Concert: el Fuego
Male vocal group from Lithuania
Saturday, March 2, 2024 – 7:00 PM
Lithuanian Community Center, Amber Ballroom
Vasario 16 – February 16, Lithuanian Declaration of Independence Commemoration
Commemoration of February 16, 1918
Lithuanian Declaration of Independence
Featuring performances by
LIthuanian School students and
Švyturys Youth Folk Dancers
Lithuanian Community Center
Sunday, February 18
1:30 PM
MK Čiurlionis Immersive Virtual Reality Exhibit
Now showing at the Lithuanian Club. Click below for more details.
One World Day – Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Click here to open the One World Day website with schedules and maps.
All Clevelanders are invited to participate in the Parade of Flags. See details below.
Exultate Choir rehearsals
At the Lithuanian Club
New members interested in a musically and socially enriching experience, please call
Rita Kliorys at 216-531-6459.
Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays, 7:00 PM, in the Gintaras Restaurant at the Lithuanian Community Center.
Šv. Kazimiero Lithuanian School
Aušra Lithuanian Language School
Join the Lithuanian Club in Cleveland
Kaziuko Mugė
Organized by the Cleveland Lithuanian Scouts
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 12:00 PM
Lithuanian Community Center, Amber Ballroom
Lunch, cakes and pastries will be available for purchase.
Come support the Lithuanian Scouts.
Lithuanian Club Hours
Wednesday: 5 – 8 featuring Vingz
Friday: 12 – 8 / Dinner 4 – 7
Saturday: 12 – 4
Sunday: 11 – 5 / Brunch 12 – 2
Lithuanian Independence Celebration Events
Friday, Feb. 14:
Lithuanian flag raising in Columbus, in front of the Capital 12:00 PM.
Lithuanian flag will be raised in Cleveland in front of City Hall.
Saturday, Feb.15:
Memorial to those who died for Lithuanian independence. At All Souls Cemetery, the mausoleum grave of Antanas Smetona, 1:30 PM.
Sunday, Feb. 16:
Flag raising before 11 AM Lithuanian mass at St Casimir parish.
Memorial and concert. M K Čiurlionis 150 birthday remembrance. At The Treelawn, 2:00 PM.
Get more details on these events in the ltcle.org Calendar.
Song Festival Volunteer Planning Meeting
The Cleveland Lithuanian community is happy and honored to be chosen to host the event, but it is a large responsibility.
Much help and assistance will be needed to make the event successful.
Lithuanian Diaspora Survey – Invitation to Participate
To participate in the survey, please go to https://diasporosapklausa.urm.lt and choose the language (Lithuanian, English or Spanish) to answer the questions.
Dear Lithuanians around the world,
To better understand Lithuanian diaspora and advance the diaspora policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania is launching the annual Lithuanian diaspora survey.
Žaibas Juniors – Basketball Practices Start
Žaibas is re-starting their Juniors basketball program starting Sunday October 20th, 10am-11am at NEO Sports Plant. This program will run every Sunday thru the Fall to work on skills in preparation for a ŠALFASS Tournament May 17th-18th in Detroit, MI. We are starting with youth ages 5 on up so join us for some fun. If you are interested in coaching please join us as well.
Exultate Choir – Rehearsals Start & Call for New Members
Exultate Choir is inviting interested singers to join the group to represent Cleveland at the Švente.
Rehearsals began on Thursday, September 5, and are held on Thursdays, 7:00PM to 9:00PM, at the Lithuanian Club Ballroom.
Lithuanian School – Lithuanian Language Lessons
The school will have Lithuanian language lessons for speakers of all levels, including non-speakers.
Lessons will be available to students of all ages and abilities.
The school is asking interested students to contact the school and indicate their interest.
Švyturys Folk Dancing – Rehearsals Starting
The Švyturys Folk Dance Ensemble is beginning rehearsals for the coming year.
Rehearsals for each age group start on these dates and times:
Children: September 28, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Students: September 22, 10:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Young adults: September 22, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Adults: September 29, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Rehearsal for children will be held in the St. Anthony Center at Borromeo Seminary.
Rehearsal for all other groups will be held at the Kirtland Community Center
For more information and to register your interest in dancing, contact Švyturys at:
cle.svyturys@gmail.com
Žaibas Family Fun Night
Please join us for some Žaibas Juniors family fun competition for ALL ages.
Event will take place on the basketball, sand volleyball and bocce courts inside the NEO Sports Plant.
Pizza, water, kids drinks will be provided.
Full bar for purchase will be available as well. Help us celebrate the coming Holidays
Sponsored By:
Dr. Stasys Tumėnas – Symposium, Book Presentation
Thursday, November 7, 6:45 PM
Kent State University Student Center, Governance Chambers
Book Presentation “A Life Lived For Lithuania: From Bridai To Chicago”, Lecture, Meet and Greet
Topics: Lithuanian elections, political situation, aid to Ukraine
Sunday, November 10, 1:00 PM
Gintaras Dining Room at the Lithuanian Club
Concert to benefit Ukraine – Latvian pianist Andrejs Osokins
Performance by pianist Andrejs Osokins and Gundars Abolinš
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 3:00 PM
Brooklyn High School Auditorium
Pickleball Wednesday – Open Play
Žaibas Sports Club is organizing open pickleball play for everyone interested. All levels of players are invited.
Puppetry Performance
This will be an interactive performance by the Kaunas Puppet Theater
Fundraising event for the Cleveland St. Kazimir Lithuanian School
Friday, October 18, 6:30 PM
Treelawn Music Hall, 15335 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH
Tickets: Adults, $15.00, Children, free
Actor Redita Dominaitytė – audiovisual performance “Altorių Šešėliai”
October 13, 2024 1:00 PM
Lithuanian Club
Organized by the Cleveland Lithuanian American Community – Bendruomenė
Litts Anglers Club – Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28
Tickets available from any Litts Angers Club member.
Call John at 216-407-0971 for more information.
Leadership Course
September 21, 2024
Course will be taught by Ieva Balčiūnaitė-Tarasevičienė in the Lithuanian language.
Borromeo Seminary, St. Anthony Center
For questions and more details contact: cle.lietuviai@gmail.com
Cleveland Bendruomenė Meeting – All Organizations Invited
A planning meeting of the Cleveland Bendruomenė – Lithuanian American Community, will be held on Sunday, September 8, at 12:30 PM.
Representatives from all Cleveland Lithuanian organizations are invited.
This is a planning meeting for the next year. Please come to coordinate events and strengthen the Cleveland Lithuanian community.
One World Day 2024 – Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Click here to open the One World Day website with schedules and maps.
All Clevelanders are invited to participate in the Parade of Flags. See details below.
Cleveland-Lithuanian Organizations
Schools, sports, scouts, folk dance groups, churches, choirs, Lithuanian-owned businesses, and other community organizations in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio region.
Tell us about your organization, or upcoming event.
Tell us about your organization, or upcoming event. If you have interesting community news to share, please contact us so we can publish it.
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