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  Croatiaon Carabram Carabram returns for the 21st yearTravel around the world right here in Brampton at multicultural festivalThe 21st annual Carabram festival returns to Brampton July 11 to 13. This year’s event…

Preserving Croatian Heritage   We are a group of people supporting the preservation of Croatian culture and tradition in our communities, in our homes and in our church.The Croatian community here in…

Croatian Independence Day Celebration Croatian Council Of New York 13. lipnja 2003 Croatian Council of New York, Croatian Catholic Parish in New York Croatian Catholic Mission in Astoria And Croatian Consulate in New York organize Croatian Independence Day Celebration Where: Croatian Center at 502 W41st St., New York, New York When: On Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 7.30 p.m . Keynote speaker will be dr Zdravko Tomac, Head of Croatian Parliament Foreign Relations and Diaspora Committee. Along with recitals and music entertainment there will be Croatian Folk Group performances. Admission per person: $15.00 Tickets can be ordered/reserved through : j_kristic@yahoo.com , Or phone: (718)263-2540, or via fax.: (718)263-2455. Sredisnjica hrvatskih drustava – New York 13. lipnja 2003 Proslava Dana Drzavnosti Republike Hrvatske Svecanu proslavu Dana Drzavnosti Republike Hrvatske u New Yorku organizira Sredisnjica hrvatskih drustava u suradnji s Hrvatskom katolickom zupom, Hrvatskom katolickom misijom u Astoriji i Hrvatskim konzulatom u New Yorku, u subotu , 21. lipnja s pocetkom u 7.30 navecer u Hrvatskom centru (dvorani ispod crkve) na 502 W41st St., New York. Glavni govornik svecanosti ce biti predsjednik Odbora za vanjske poslove i iseljenistvo pri Hrvatskom Saboru, dr. Zdarvko Tomac. U vec tradicionalnom programu, uz recitacije i glazbu, nastupiti ce i nase folklorne grupe. Ulaz $15.00. Karte na ulazu. Reservacije ili pitanja se mogu dostaviti na j_kristic@yahoo.com , ili na (718)263-2540, ili faksom na (718)263-2455. Dakle, u Hrvatskom centru, u subotu, 21. lipnja. Hvala. Uprava Sredisnjice hrvatskih drustava.

  NFCA CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL 10th ANNUAL CONVENTION NFCANATIONAL FEDERATION OF CROATIAN AMERICANSNFCA CULTURAL FOUNDATIONFor Immediate Release: June 4, 2003 Contact: Erik Milman, 202-331-2830NFCA CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL 10th ANNUAL CONVENTION(Washington, D.C.). The National Federation…

TONY BUTALA HOSTS NFCA WINE TASTING Tony Butala, a Napa Valley Vintner and Founder of the “LETTERMEN” will be the Master of Ceremonies at the National Federation of Croatian Americans Croatian wine tasting event on Monday, June 16. Our best friend on Capitol Hill, Congressman George Radanovich will be the Honored Special Guest. This event will showcase Croatia through its world class wines. This event will prominently and positively promote Croatia and Croatian issues to key members of Congress and their Congressional staffs. We will be inviting the fifty most influential Congressional staff in the foreign policy and appropriations area. These Congressional invitees will be critical in helping influence policy decisions that are critical to Croatia such as NATO membership and increased financial aid. We ask for your support to make this Croatian Wine Tasting a real success and doing so by bringing key Congressional staff to the event. We need Croatian American sponsors to fund all the congressional guests that will attend this event with a complimentary ticket. Of course, please invite the key legislative aide from your congressional district and ask them to attend this fun and special event. The cost is only $35 a person. However, please consider sponsoring one “guest” attendee for this event. Please send us an E-mail today and let us know that you will support this special event to help us, grow our friendships on Capitol Hill. The benefits of building closer relationships with Members of Congress and their congressional aides is crucial for so many important causes for our national Croatian American community. Please make all checks payable to the NFCA. Time is of the essence, so please contact via e-mail or phone Erik Milman at the NFCA office @202-331-2830. If you would be willing to sponsor a Congressional staffer. Please send us an e-mail today and send a check to: NFCA, 1329 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington DC 20036. Of course, please call Erik if you can attend this event in Washington, DC on Monday, June 16. Thanks for your consideration NFCAhdq@aol.com

  “Morska Festa”   Annual Croatian Booze Cruise Saturday May 31, 2003 8:00p.m. – 12:30a.m. $30.00 San Pedro Cabrillo Marina 22nd Street Landing Caroline D.J. For tickets contact: Nick Barbic: Douboj@aol.com Kristina…

  HNK Zrinski – First Annual Booze Cruise   HNK Zrinski will be hosting its first annual Booze Cruise this summer on the beautiful Adriatic Sea – I mean Lake Michigan. Sick…

  C.A.M.E.O.Croatian Arts Media & Entertainment OrganizationThe Wednesday Nite Tradition LIVES!Come and Join Us As We Continue This Great TraditionEvery 2nd Wednesday of the MonthDrink, Network & Exchange Thoughts and IdeasWith Other…

                FiftiethAnniversary Celebration     Saturday,May 17, 2003 in New York City THECROATIANACADEMY OF AMERICA Requests thepleasure of your company at the Gala Dinner andRecital TO CELEBRATE THE50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADEMY 19 5…

  NFCA HOSTS CROATIAN AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS ANDCOMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AT ITS 10TH ANNUAL CONVENTION For Immediate Release Contact: ErikMilman, 202-331-2830 Washington, DC (May 9, 2003). The National Federation of Croatian Americans(NFCA) will hold…

  Sacramento: 21st Annual Croatian Extravaganza   21st AnnualCROATIAN EXTRAVAGANZA A European Festival in the Old World Tradition SACRAMENTOJune 14 & 15, 20033730 Auburn Blvd. Gates open at noonAdmission $6.00 The Croatian…

  WOMEN’S DAY USA invites you toThe 10th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration Theme: “Where We Have Been and What We Can Become…”Time: 6:30 p.m. EventDate: March 8, 2003Place: “The Yard” 1414…

Croatian Heritage Museum – Croatians Celebrate Christmas You are invited! The Croatian Heritage Museum is pleased to announce a reception for theopening of our annual exhibit, Croatians celebrate Christmas. Reception DateDATE – Sunday, December 1, 2002TIME – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMLOCATION – 34900 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake, Ohio The exhibit will include a large and beautiful jaslica (manger) containingfigures dressed in traditional Croatian nosnija (folkdress), a full sizemodel a typical peasant home at Christmas time, a tree decorated withold-fashioned Croatian Christmas ornaments and a photo display discussingthe traditions of Croatians during the Christmas season. The reception will feature traditional Croatian music by Mr. Joe Senin.Traditional Croatian refreshments will be served. The Croatian Heritage Museum has the following items available(they can alsobe ordered by): 1) Croatian Christmas customs booklet, describes the various customs ofChristmas with illustrations 2) Licitar srce, heart shaped preserved cookie dough ornaments decoratedwith various designs and a tiny mirror in the center. A tradition whichstems from courting practices of young Croatians in former times. 3) Bon bone, colored foil wrapped candies with fringed edges meant to hangon the tree. This and the licitar were among some of the first ornamentsused by Croatians when they adapted the Christmas tree to their culture inthe 1800s. 4) Kitchen towels embroidered with various Croatian designs and verbiage, IEDobar Tek, Sretan Boz”ic, Dobro Dos”li 5) Psenica, seed wheat which is planted on Dec 13th, St Lucy’s Day in ashallow bowl. When the wheat sprouts a red, white and blue (Croatia’snational colors) ribbon is tied around the wheat and a candle is placed inthe middle. The wheat symbolizes our rebirth in Christ, the candle Jesuslight of the world. In some regions of Croatia 3 candles are placed in thecenter symbolizing the Trinity. 6) Note cards with a beautiful print of a painting by Croatian Americanartist Stanka Koridic of a girl in Bratina (between Karlovac and Zagreb)nos”nija (folkdress) 7) Christmas cards with greetings in Croatian or English, various sceneswith artwork done by Croatian American graphic artist Zdenka Benic Gorn(ic). 8) Handbook, Searching Your Croatian Roots by Robert Jerin If you are interested in the above items please send email inquiry to:rjerin26@yahoo.com The museum hours are Friday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and mostSaturday and Sunday afternoons during the Christmas season (please email orcall, 216-991-2310 for times) Robert Jerin

CROATIAN CHRISTMAS in Milwaukee CROATIAN CHRISTMAS: The Sacred Heart Croatian Parish, 917 N. 49th St., is hosting a special program about Christmas in Croatia. Learn about music, dances and costumes. The 18-member ensemble Vuga from Zagreb will perform under the direction of Ivica Ivankovic. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 16. Tickets will be sold at the door. Call 774-9418. http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/nov02/99006.asp

  Croatian Cultural Thursdays and Cultural Association Napredak Cordially invite you to a lecture: Revisiting Topics in Croatian History By Mr. Mario Jareb, Jd. John Kraljic and Dr. Jure Kristo Wednesday, November 20, 2002 7PM Auditorium of the…