Cleveland-Lithuanian Organizations
Schools, sports, scouts, folk dance groups, churches, choirs, Lithuanian-owned businesses, and other community organizations in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio region.
Comprehensive List of Organizations
Aušra Lithuanian Language School
Does the word ‘Lithuanian’ ring a bell, arouse your interest? Can you answer ‘Yes!’ to at least one of the following questions:
– Are you of Lithuanian descent?
– Are you related to a person of Lithuanian descent?
– If you do not speak Lithuanian, would you like to learn the basics of the language?
– If you speak Lithuanian, but with difficulty, would you like to improve your language skills?
– Would you like to learn about some Lithuanian history, customs, folklore, literary classics, and current events?
– Would you like to know how linguists have determined that of all present-day (living) Indo-European languages, Lithuanian is the closest to the Proto-Indo-European mother-tongue from which all modern Indo-European languages (including English, French, Spanish, German, Slovenian) developed?
– If you speak Lithuanian, would you like to join a discussion group on current events of interest to Lithuanians and Lithuanian-Americans?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, then AUSRA LITHUANIAN SCHOOL for ADULTS and TEENS has a program suited to you.
Lithuanian language classes for adults and teens, with a multi-level curriculum and materials (books, audio-visuals, interactives) suited to students from beginners to those approaching fluency are being held weekly, beginning October 5. Emphasis is on vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension of spoken and written Lithuanian and participation in conversations. Lithuanian history, customs, folklore, literary classics and current events are also discussed, mostly in English. Round table discussions in Lithuanian on timely, often controversial topics are held once a month. With the exception of a few field trips, classes are held at the St. Casimir Parish Hope House, 18031 Marcella Rd, on Saturdays 10am-noon.
New students are welcome. For more information, contact Vida Bucmys 216-481-0653.
Ateitininkai - Lithuanian Catholic Youth Group
Ateitininkai – JAS & MAS
Ateitis, Lithuanian Catholic Youth Group
Ateitininkai, Lithuanian Catholic Youth Group, invites all Catholic youth (from 2nd grade thru high school seniors) of Lithuanian descent to participate actively in youth meetings, special events, camps and various activities which foster youths Catholic Identity and appreciation of their Lithuanian heritage. Ateitis, encourages young students to grow and mature, through active participation in social, cultural and religious life.
For more information contact:
Aida O’Meara
440-209-8160
omearaiv@yahoo.com
Camp Dainava
Camp Dainava / Dainavos Stovykla
15100 Austin Rd.
Manchester, MI 48158
In 1950, the Lithuanian American Roman Catholic Federation (ARKLF) first discussed the idea of a summer campground for Lithuanian youth. In 1955, the proposed sale of a 226-acre farm near Manchester, Michigan came to the attention of Lithuanians living in the Detroit area. Through the dedication and generosity of many individuals, that farm was purchased in 1957 and Camp Dainava, as we know it, was born. Since that time, each summer has seen campers and supporters of all ages from across the United States and Lithuania, enjoying the beauty of Camp Dainava, learning about their rich Lithuanian culture, and creating lifelong friendships. These precious memories of time spent at Dainava are being passed from one generation to subsequent generations.
For more information contact:
Marius Laniauskas/Board of Directors-Treasurer
216-310-3708
www.dainava.org
Facebook page: Lithuanian Youth Camp Dainava
Catholic War Veterans
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Cleveland-Lithuanian Archive Center
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Cultural Garden
Dedicated in October 1936, the Lithuanian Cultural Garden extends from East Boulevard down three levels to Martin Luther King Boulevard. Designed by Professor Dubinecras in Lithuania, the garden was adjusted by the City Plan Commission of Cleveland to fit the local topography. The Lithuanian Cultural Garden’s choice of sculptures reflects the importance of national identity in the construction of many of the cultural gardens. Designed in the shape of a lyre, the Lithuanian delegations explicitly organized the landscape into three levels, to represent three moments in Lithuanian history and its struggle for national identity.
To contact the Lithuanian Cultural Gardens:
email: ltculturalgarden@gmail.com
phone: 440-655-4904
Facebook group: Friends of the Lithuanian Cultural Garden in Cleveland
Exultatė Choir
Choras EXULTATE
EXULTATE Choir
To foster and promote choral singing of superior quality in order to promote and preserve Lithuanian Culture and promote national and international exchange programs involving performing choral arts groups.
For more information contact:
Jonas Muliolis
choras@exultate.us
Korp! Giedra
Korp! Giedra was founded in Lithuania as a professional catholic women’s’ sorority. The members now are professional Lithuanian women following the same ideology and principles. We are a constituent member of the Lithuanian Catholic Federation Ateitis, Inc.
Lithuanian Club
Lietuvių Klubas – Lietuvių Namai – Lithuanian Club – Lithuanian Village
877 E. 185th St. Cleveland, OH 44119
For more information contact:
Rūta Degutis
216-531-8318
lithclub@gmail.com
Facebook page : Lith Klubas
Lithuanian Consulate of Cleveland
Lithuanian Consulate of Cleveland
Ingrid Bublys
440-946-3388
ingrida.bublys@ibinternationalinc.com
Featured in the Plain Dealer – “Honorary Consul Ingrida Bublys forges ties between Lithuania and U.S.: My Cleveland”
Litts Anglers
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Pensioners
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Šiaurinis Krantas - WJCU Radio Program
Šiaurinis Krantas / Lithuanian Radio
877 B East 185th Street
Cleveland OH 44119
Join Program hosts Eugenijus and Marius for music and news from Lithuania and our own local NorthEast Ohio Lithuanian community every Sunday 8-10 am on WJCU 88.7 FM -or- listen live over the Internet anywhere in the world @ www.wjcu.org
For more information or to submit announcements, news items, and requests, contact:
Marius Juodisius / Augis Dicevicius
LithuanianRadio@gmail.com
Facebook page: Šiaurinis Krantas: Lithuanian Radio in Cleveland
Skautai - Lithuanian Scouts
Skautai / Lithuanian Scouts
The Lithuanian Scouts were founded in Cleveland in 1949, as the Lithuanian Scout Association relocated from post-war Germany and established units across the U.S., Canada, South America and Australia. We have served many generations of Lithuanian youth in Cleveland. We prepare youth for life and conduct our scouting program in Lithuanian and teach our Lithuanian culture and background.
For more information contact:
Neringos Tuntas – Girls
Virginija Rubinski
216-413-2814
Pilėnų Tuntas – Boys
Remigijus Belzinskas
440-256-1629
rbelzinskas@att.net
St. Kazimir Lithuanian School
St. Kazimir Lithuanian School / Šv. Kazimiero Lituanistinė Mokykla
St. Kazimir Lithuanian School was founded in 1957. Cleveland Lithuanian communities. Children learn Lithuanian, Lithuanian history, customs and traditions.
Šv. Kazimiero lituanistinė mokykla įkurta 1957 m. Klyvelando lietuvių bendruomenės. Vaikai mokosi lietuvių kalbos, Lietuvos istorijos, papročių ir tradicijų.
School Director:
Aurelija Žulkutė
For information contact:
Aurelija Žulkutė
216-855-4915
email: klivlendo.lituanistine.mokykla@gmail.com
website: http://www.ltmokykla.org/
Facebook page: Klivlendo Šv. Kazimiero lituanistinė mokykla
Legacy Facebook page: Šv. Kazimiero lituanistinė mokykla
St. Casimir Parish
St. Casimir Parish / Šv. Kazimiero Parapija
18022 Neff Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44119
Roman Catholic Parish serving the Lithuanian community in the Diocese of Cleveland.
For more information contact:
Rev. Joseph A. Bacevice
216-481-3157
jackie@saintcasimirparish.org
www.saintcasimirparish.org
Svyturys - Folk Dance Group
Svyturys – Lithuanian Folk Dancing Group
Lithuanian Cleveland dance group, which travels to dance concerts and festivals within and outside of the US. Svyturys welcomes dancers starting at the age of 4 and up.
For more information contact:
Ausrine Sirvinskiene
(440) 749-2524
Cle.svyturys@gmail.com
Facebook page: Cleveland Svyturys
Žaibas Athletic Club
Žaibas Athletic Club
Žaibas is a non-profit sports organization offering an outlet for Northeast Ohio area residents with lineage or interest in Lithuanian heritage to compete in a variety of sports globally. Our goal is to continue the Lithuanian tradition of competition and athletics in Northeast Ohio.
For more information contact:
Pete Titas
216.402.5295
Email: clevelandzaibas@gmail.com
Website: www.zaibas.org
Facebook page: Lithuanian Athletic Club Žaibas
Facebook group: Ž-Ž-Ž-Ž-Ž-Žaibas!
Židinys - Lithuanian Senior Scouts
Lithuanian Senior Scouts / Vyr. Skauciu “Židinys”
Židinys is a unit of senior scouts. All women can join it. The Senior Scouts “Židinys” is part of the of the LSS (Lithuanian Scouts Association). . The goals of the activity of the senior scouts are to work in the framework of God, the Homeland and the neighbor, to take part in lectures, discussions, to prepare exhibitions, to prepare courses, to be interested in Lithuanian history art and music.
Vyresniųjų skaučių Židinys ¬būrelis yra vyresniųjų skaučių vienetas. Į jį gali įstoti visos skautavusios ir neskautavusios moterys. Vyresniųjų skaučių židinys yra LSS Seserijos Vyresniųjų skaučių skyriaus dalis. . Vyresniųjų skaučių židinio veiklos tikslai: . Dirbti Dievo, Tėvynės ir Artimo šūkio rėmuose, ugdyti ir tobulinti savo asmenybę, dalyvauti paskaitose, diskusijose, ruošti parodas, rengti kursus, domėtis lietuvių tautodaile, menu, istorija ir t.t.
For more information contact:
Ingrida Bublys
440 946 3388
ingrida.bublys@ibinternationalinc.com