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The Impact of Women in Basque Communities - Second Edition
Our friends at the Basque Educational Organization are sharing news about a second edition of the book that is the fruit of the Women of the Basque Communities in the US Conference last year. “Last October, the Basque Educational Organization (BEO) celebrated the women of the Basque communities in the U.S. at its biennial Basque Cultural Day. This celebration included putting together a collection of pictures and stories that family members and friends from all over submitted. With over 100 submissions, the first edition of The Impact of Women in Basque Communities: A Collection of Pictures and Words was born. The stories are riveting, the memories are beautiful, and the women honored here have automatically become a part of our lives, whether or not we knew (or know) them. We are giving everyone the opportunity to add to this book to create a second edition. Why? Because we believe every woman should have a page in the book. It's not too late. It's never too late. We are offering a discount through the end of August for inclusion in Edition 2. A portion of the proceeds will go into the Women's Empowerment Fund, which is one of the ways the BEO supports women who shape our communities, further our culture, and enhance our Basque identity." To learn more about taking part in this book, please visit the BEO here. To learn more about the BEO's Women's Empowerment Fund, click here.
Basque Olympians
As the Olympics are coming to an end, our friend Blas Uberuaga has been busily keeping track of the Olympians from the Basque Country. To read more, click here, or visit him on Facebook to read more about individual performances. Eskerrik Asko Blas!
Battle Mountain Oberenak Picnic
Please join our friends at the Battle Mountain Oberenak Basque Club this Saturday, August 10th for their annual summer picnic. The festivities will take place at Lion’s Park and will begin at 5pm for a Chorizo Dinner. Cost of the meal is $15 for Chorizo and $6 for kids hot dog tickets. Dinner will be followed by dancing and games. For more information, see their flier.
Delamar Day to Feature Basque Events
If you are in Jordan Valley, please join in on the fun at Delamar Day at the ION Heritage Museum and Pelota Court. The day will include fun for the whole family, plus Basque pilota and performances by the Oinkari Basque Dancers. There will also be a Tri-Tip Dinner served from 5:30-7:30pm. For complete information, see their flier, or email community@integradelamar.com.
Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba Picnic
Please join our friends at the Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba this Saturday, August 10th, for their annual Basque Picnic. Festivities will begin at 10:30am with mass celebrated by Aita Antton, followed by a youth Flash Mus Tournament, lunch, featuring lamb donated by the Borda Ranch, dance performances, and in the evening, stick around for a public dance to the music of Manuela and Jean Pierre Etchechury and Jean Flesher! Baratxuri Salda (garlic soup) will be served at 11pm. For more information, or to reserve your discounted lunch tickets, click here.
8/8/2024
