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Iparreko Ibarra 11th Annual Besta
This weekend, the Iparreko Ibarra Basque club will be celebrating its 11th Annual Besta. Festivities will begin on Saturday morning at 8am with Mus registration with play to start at 9am. Lunch will be served at 11:30 featuring Tri-Tip and Mass will be at 1pm. Following, there will be performances by the local Iparreko Ibarra dancers and the Zazpiak Bat dancers from San Francisco. Next there will be a weight carrying competition and dinner will follow at 6pm. After dinner there will be dancing to the music of the Jean Flesher, Rene Caballero Band. For complete information including directions please visit them on Facebook.
Diversity Weekend at New York Euzko Etxea
The New York Basque club will be celebrating Diversity Weekend/Aniztasunaren Astebukaera October 9-11th, with an entire program of activities. Events will include the opening of a photo exhibit by Koitz Foncillas, movie screenings, roundtable discussions, book presentations, and the third annual Gayaldi dance party. On Sunday there will be a free dinner at the Eusko Etxea. For complete information on the event including information on films and the photo exhibit, as well as days and times for specific events, please visit their website, or contact: Imanol Botxo, Aitzol Azurtza, or Iban Ubarretxena.
Basque Family Cultural Celebration in Carson City
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City, NV will be hosting a "Basque Family Cultural Celebration" on October 10th from 10am-3pm. The event will include a talk about Basques in Nevada, by Iker Saitua ABD, Center for Basque Studies, a Mus workshop, and some tips on how to learn some Basque words. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children up to the age of 17. For more information visit their website or call 775-687-4810 ext. 237.
Trailing of the Sheep Festival
This week also marks the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Idaho. This five-day event that celebrates the rich history and cultural heritage of the area includes everything from film, crafts, workshops on knitting, dying yarn, sewing, presentations, sheepdog trials, a dinner/dance, a parade, and of course the trailing of the sheep through Main Street Ketchum on Sunday at noon. For a complete schedule of events click here, or visit their website.
