Join us for: Talka 2012
West Coast Latvian Education Center
May 26-28

As many of us were aware (especially camp goers last Summer), the pool at the West Coast Latvian Education Center was in desperate need of repair.

The 2011 RKLIC newsletter is now available for download.

The West Coast Latvian Education Center and The Latvian Association of the State of Washington have put together a cookbook to help generate much needed funds for the Education Center. "Letts Cook and Bake" is full of some of the best Latvian recipes in the Seattle Latvian community. Some of these recipes have been closely guarded family secrets for years!

This book makes an excellent holiday gift, and proceeds will benefit the Education Center.

The West Coast Latvian Education Center needs your financial support for critical repairs and maintenance!

West Coast Latvian Education Center

Our cultural and spiritual identity as Latvians is nourished through a strong connection to nature and natural cycles. Nature is at the heart of our stories, Dainas, dances and songs. We give nature a voice through our culture. Natural cycles are the basis for our celebrations Jani, Kekatas, Martini, Meteni—all celebrations of the changes in seasons. Summers in Latvia find the cities almost deserted, as everyone is out in the countryside. Kursa is our countryside.

Thanks to Art Rusis for a nice video documenting the early days of the West Coast Latvian Education Center. Truly a piece for the archives!

http://vimeo.com/19843076