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Apparitions Announced as Winner of Literary Contest
The Center for Basque Studies Press is pleased to announce the publication of Apparitions, the 2023 winner of the Basque Literary contest, by Dr. Begoña Echeverria. Like The Hammer of Witches, Editor's Choice of The Historical Novel Society in 2015, Apparitions explores social, political, and supernatural themes in the Basque Country. For more information on the book, or to order a copy, click here. Zorionak Begoña !
NABO Reps Welcome Ziortza Olano in Remote Meeting
Last Saturday, NABO delegates from several clubs, including those in St. Pierre et Miquelon, Quebec, and Vancouver Canada had the chance to meet Ziortza Olano Astigarraga, the new Director of the Basque Government’s Directorate for the Basque Community Abroad. Ziortza has only served in her new capacity for two weeks, but felt it was important to personally introduce herself to Basques in the Diaspora. Also attending the meeting were Benan Oregi and Manu Meaurio, both technicians in the same department. Facilitated by NABO President, Jean Flesher, the meeting was a great opportunity for everyone to meet Ziortza while familiarizing her with each of their roles in NABO. Vice-President, Philippe Acheritogaray, Treasurer, Mayi Petracek, and Secretary Teresa Cox were also in attendance.
Chorizo Scramble in Mountain Home
If you haven’t enrolled your team already, please join our friends at the Euskal Lagunak Basque Club this Saturday for its 8th Annual Chorizo Scramble at the Desert Canyon Golf. This is a four-person scramble with a 1pm shot gun start. Cost to participate is $75 per person, cart is not included. Participants are also asked to arrive early for registration. For more information, visit them on Facebook.
First Friday Dinner in Gooding
June has just begun so that must mean it is First Friday Dinner time at the Gooding Basque Association. Please join them this Friday, June 6th from 6pm-8pm for a meal including lamb chops, lamb shanks, beef meatballs, Basque rice, soup, salad, Basque bread, and dessert. Cost of the meal is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for children 12 and under. This event is open to the public, and reservations are not required. For more information, visit them on Facebook.
Urban Hike with Mendigoizaleak
Don’t miss out on the last hike until fall with the Baque Cultural Center’s Mendigoizaleak! This urban hike will begin at 8am and will include a visit to various Basque landmarks like the Basque Hotel and the Helen Wills Playground. If you are interested in participating or, if you would like to suggest other landmarks, please email Marie Rosecrans.
San Francisco Basque Club Picnic
The San Francisco Basque Club Picnic is also this weekend, on Sunday beginning at 9am at Penngrove Park. The festivities will begin at 9:45am with a procession before mass celebrated by Aita Rene Iturbe with the participation of the Elgarrekin Choir and the Zazpiak Bat Klika and Dancers. The afternoon will include a BBQ Rack of Lamb lunch, games and amusement for kids, and performances by the Zazpiak Bat Klika and Dancers and the San Francisco Gazteak Dancers. For a full schedule of events, or to purchase your lunch tickets, click here.
6/5/2025
