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Save the Dates – Spring Dinner April 28, 2012 and Summer Picnic August 11, 2012

Amaya — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:02:33 +0000

Our annual Spring Dinner will be held April 28 at the Northwest Senior Center in Ballard. Check back for more details. The Summer Picnic is scheduled for August 11, location TBD.

Appetizer Potluck/Film Night, Sat 11/19 3-6pm

guerrica — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:30:27 +0000

Kaixo danori,

It’s official. Seattle is in it’s Fall/Winter stride with dipping temps and darkness at 5pm! That being the case SEE has decided it’s a great time of year to host a Basque Film Night and that is exactly what we’ve planned with a double feature of two Pacific Northwest Basque films:

Zuretzako by Javi Zuibzarreta

and

Basques in the West by Amaya Oxarango-Ingram and Brent Barras, followed by Q&A with Brent Barras!
Donations are being accepted for the completion of this project, here.

Please bring an appetizer/food item to share and join us:

Saturday, November 19th from 3-6pm
West Seattle Senior Center, Nucor Room (upstairs)
4217 SW Oregon St.
Seattle, WA 98116

RSVP’s sent to board2@seattleeuskal.org appreciated!

Please note the building is secure so in order to get everyone in and start the movie on time without interruptions we request that all attendees arrive between 3:00-3:15pm. The movie room is far away from the front door so we will not be able to hear you knocking after 3:15pm!

Parking is available on the street as well as ina parking lot behind the Senior center across the alley. The entrance to the parking lot is on 42nd Ave SW between Alaska Street and Oregon Street. There are 4 handicap places on the NW end of the lot where the stairs go down to the alley behind the senior center. This is a great place to park but I heard from the center that they have been cracking down and you can only park there for three hours and not a second more. No moving to another space in that lot, so please plan accordingly.

We look forward to SEEing you there!

Joe

Summer Picnic – August 13, 2011 – Yakima Sportsman State Park

Amaya — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:30:40 +0000

Lamb, Chorizo, Mus, Euripe Dancers, Fun!

Noon – Picnic starts

1:00 – Euripe Dancers

1:30 Mus starts, $30 per team, winning team gets 50% of the registration fees plus bragging rights

7:30 Picnic ends

Picnic Prices – $20 member, $30 non-member, $40 member family, $60 non-member family

Park address:
904 University Parkway
Yakima, WA 98901

From I-82:
Take exit #34. Travel east approximately one mile to Keys Rd. (first road after crossing). Turn left, and go approximately one mile to park entrance. Turn left into park.

Park and camping information http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Yakima%20Sportsman

PARKING-*NEW REQUIREMENT*
*NEW* this year is the requirement for a “Discovery Pass” for parking. Passes can be purchased online, in person or via phone. The fine for not displaying one is $99, so carpool and support your WA parks by buying the pass! If you camp your exempt from the pass requirement. More information is available here: http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/

Questions and to RSVP contact Amaya at vicepresident@seattleeuskal.org or 321-662-8049

Spring Dinner April 16 at Ballard NW Senior Center

Amaya — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:22:05 +0000

Our annual Spring Dinner Fundraiser and Mus Tournament will be held at The Ballard NW Senior Center on April 16. For the first time SEE’s very own Txori Dancers will be performing! Join us for mus, music, food, drink and more! On the menu this year is lamb, chorizo, salad, bread, wine and soda. Please bring a side or dessert to share.

11-12 Mus registration, $30 per team

12-4 Mus Tournament

4-SEE General Meeting/Elections and Txori Dancers

5-7 Dinner

Dinner Prices – $20 member, $30 non-member, $40 member family, $60 non-member family

New Location: 5429 32nd NW, Seattle, WA 98107. The Ballard Northwest Senior center is located about a block from the Hiram Chittenden Locks in Ballard on the intersection of 32nd NW and Market Street.

Questions and to RSVP contact Amaya at secretary@seattleeuskal.org or 321-662-8049

Amuma Says No Concerts March 4th in Poulsbo and March 5th in Fremont

guerrica — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:19:20 +0000

March 4th: Amuma Saya No will be playing in Poulsbo @ 7pm/8pm for a fundraiser for “Summer in the USA” which brings Basque kids over to the US in July every year. Tickets are available at $10 for an individual and $25 per family. Take the 5:30 Bainbridge Ferry. If arranged ahead, transportation to and from the ferry could possibly offered. Contact janerobinson@yahoo.com.
2) March 5th: Amuma Says No will be playing at Hale’s Ale’s in Fremont @ 7:30 for a fundraiser for “Summer in the USA” which brings Basque kids over to the US in July every year. There will be a social hour from 6:30 to 7:30 with free pintxos. Cover charge $15 Beverages at regular prices. http://halesbrewery.com/events.htm

Euskadi-A culinary tour

guerrica — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:19:36 +0000

Dear Basque Community,
Food First/Institute for Food & Development Policy has an exciting travel opportunity to the Basque Country coming up that I wanted to share with you in hopes that you will help us get the word out to the Basque community and Basque enthusiasts in the U.S. so that they can experience the amazing food and culture of the Basque people. Food First’s new travel program – Food Sovereignty Tours – offers a way for people to explore the global food system. In May we are going to the Basque Country where we will be hosted by the local farmers’ union EHNE and the tour will be led by Food First’s Executive Director Eric Holt-Giménez, who is Basque.

Below is a brief paragraph about the tour. There is more info about this and other tours at our website – www.foodsovereigntytours.org. Please consider including a note about this in your newsletters, or passing this email on to your contacts and friends.

Thank you for your help!

–
Zoe Brent
Food Sovereignty Tours Program Director
Food First/Institute for Food & Development Policy
398 60th St. Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-4400 ext. 229
www.foodsovereigntytours.org
www.foodfirst.org

Olentzero 2010

guerrica — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:53:33 +0000

Basque speaking professional needed!-Paid 2-day contract position in Seattle!

guerrica — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:04:15 +0000

Kaixo lagunak,

Today I was contacted by Alex Saenz of Modis (an Information Technology staffing firm) regarding an interesting, short, 2-day contract for a bilingual Basque/English speaker who would work with a company called Swype which has developed a novel texting method. The aim is to translate terminology and words for Swype into Euskara. Position requirements are given below:

Please feel free to forward this on to any local (Seattle metro) applicants who might be interested, but may not be on Seattle Euskal Etxea’s roster.

Eskerrik asko!

Joe M. Guerricabeitia
President, Seattle Euskal Etxea
president@seattleeuskal.org
www.seattleeuskal.org

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Saenz, Jr., Alex <Alex.Saenz@modis.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Subject: Basque speaking professional needed!
To: president@seattleeuskal.org
Cc: “Saenz, Jr., Alex” <Alex.Saenz@modis.com>

Hello –

My name is Alex Saenz and I am recruiter for Modis Inc. I currently have a client that is in need of a Basque language expert for a short term work contract. I wanted to reach out to you and see if you could send this out to the members of your organization. Your help is very much appreciated. The job description can be found below:

If you have knowledge of Basque language I’d love to talk to you about this very short, two day contract position in downtown Seattle. This is with a cutting edge technology group in the mobile device field.

The requirements for this position are:

1. Please be available for at least two days to complete this assignment
2. Please be knowledgeable in Basque as well as English
3. Please have experience working with mobile phones. iPhones a plus!
4. Please be authorized to work for any employer in the US

If you are interested in this opportunity, I’d love to speak to you! This is a great way to earn some extra money before the holidays! Please let me know and I look forward to hearing from you.

Alex Saenz Jr. | Resource Development Manager | Modis

Modis, Inc. | 2101 4th Ave, Suite 750 | Seattle, WA 98121

alex.saenz@modis.com

Office – 206.269.2432 | Mobile – 206.962.9384 | Fax – 206.441.6628

www.modisit.com

Picasso is in Seattle!

guerrica — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:36:32 +0000

For the first time in its history, the Musee National Picasso from Paris, France is releasing its major works for exhibition around the world. Seattle is one of only 3 US cities who are being honored with the event. More than 150 pieces which span Picasso’s 80 years of work are currently on display at the Seattle Art Museum.

Picasso was able to transcend the standard boundaries of artists and move throughout various mediums during his long and prosperous career. Whether it was his sketches, sculpture, cubist drawings or his more political works, he was recognized and praised for each.

Visitors to SAM are able to view Picasso’s works with 12 galleries housing pieces from of his art over a certain phase of his life. Picasso’s personal life certainly influences his art and it can be seen as you move through the galleries. From ”Weeping Woman” to his ”Head of a Bull” sculpture, the artist was not afraid to experiment and collaborate with others to express his ideas. Although one of his most famous pieces, “Guernica” is only viewed through photographs of the production process, the images are still worth seeing.

Enjoy Picasso at SAM through January 17th, 2011!

SEE-Picasso 11/4; Basque Dancing 11/7; Mus 11/12; Euskara classes coming Jan 2011

guerrica — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:58:41 +0000

Kaixo Lagunak,

Please find a reminder below regarding upcoming activities and as always check out our website: www.seattleeuskal.org

PICASSO @ SEATTLE ART MUSEUM-11/4 @ 4pm $12 followed by pintxos @ Taberna del Alabardero; RSVP Marilou @ board1@seattleeuskal.org www.seattleartmuseum.org ; www.alabardero.com

Come join us @ 4pm to beat the crowds and enjoy Picasso for FREE. Afterwards we will head down the street and enjoy some pinxtos while ponder Picasso’s inspiration for his work.

BASQUE DANCING (under 18)-11/07 @ 4pm @ Gure Garmendia’s;RSVP/CONTACT TONI FOR ADDRESS @ SABAROTS@SEANET.COM OR ( 206-321-2107 OR 206-324-4161)

After a successful first showing on 10/24 the dancers will meet again! They will be holding a meeting/dance lesson for children under 18 this Sunday at the home of Gure Garmendia. If you’d like to participate bring your little ones and an appetizer to share. Also RSVP to Toni (206-321-2107 or 206-324-4161) so she can have an idea of how many people are coming. FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS ALONG. NOTE FOR UDALEKU 2011 SEE WILL BE AWARDING A $250 SCHOLARSHIP TO AN ELIGIBLE SEE MEMBER OR MEMBERS (TBD) SO PRACTICE UP! More info on Udaleku @ http://www.nabasque.org/NABO/Udaleku.htm

MUS 11/12 @ Joe G’s; RSVP Joe @ president@seattleeuskal.org

Bring something to share (drink or eat) and be ready to play!

NEWSLETTER COMING IN MID-DECEMBER
Have an announcement? Want to write an article on a general Basque topic? Contact Joe G @ president@seattleeuskal.org. Articles will be due by Thanksgiving 11/25.

EUSKARA CLASSES-Fall 2010/Spring 2011- RSVP/Contact Amaya @ secretary@seattleeuskal.org
Many of you have asked for an introduction to Euskara and by networking with our fellow clubs and the NABO and Basque government sponsored Basque Language Coordinator, Izaskun Kortazar, we are on track to launch local classes via the web assistance of the HABE Basque language program. The hope is to give individuals who are interested in learning the opportunity to study collectively online with supplemented group meetings. In order to partake in this initial offering please contact Amaya for details.

Ikusi arte,

Joe
–
Joe M. Guerricabeitia
President, Seattle Euskal Etxea
president@seattleeuskal.org
www.seattleeuskal.org