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Utah Christmas Party

Please join our friends at the Basque Club of Utah this Saturday, December 6th, at 6pm at the St. Vincent Benvegnu Center for their annual Christmas Party. This is a potluck dinner so everyone is asked to bring a main, or a side dish enough to serve 8 people, and drinks will be available for purchase. The evening will include a performance by the Utah’ko Triskalariak, as well as a visit from the Olentzero. For complete information, including how to renew your club membership, click here.

Mendigoizaleak Hike in San Francisco

The Basque Cultural Center’s next Mendigoizaleak Hike will take place next Saturday, December 13th from 8am-12pm, weather permitting. They will be tackling some of San Francisco’s famous hills on a fun urban adventure that will include great views, and even greater company, as well as a wonderful workout. If you’re interested in joining, please email Marie Rosecrans to be added to the distribution list.

Christmas Market and Performance in Boise

It’s finally here, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center’s Eguberriko Azoka is this Sunday, December 7th from 11am-3pm on the Basque Block. There are 15 vendors participating selling a myriad of items, as well as lots of good food and drink. At 12:30pm the Txantxangorriak will perform, followed by the Boiseko Gazteak at 1pm. There will also be visits from the Olentzero and Mari Domingi leading everyone to the Sheepwagon on the block for photos and treats. For complete information, click here.

Gardnerville discusses Basque Country sister city proposal

Yesterday, December 2nd the Town Board of Gardnerville, along with many members of the Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba Basque Club and the Basque community at large attended an event to create a Sister-City relationship between Gardnerville and Ortzaize (Osses) in the Basque Country. The proposal was brought forth by the Mendiko Euskaldun Cluba because of its concerns about sustaining cultural interest and membership for future generations. “The Sister Cities partnership is intended to support these goals by creating opportunities for cultural exchange, including potential museum displays through the Douglas County Historical Society, cultural events and presentations, and pen pal programs in local schools.” On behalf of everyone at NABO, we congratulate everyone who was involved in making this Sister-City Relationship possible, and look forward to seeing the fruits of this collaboration. Biba Ziek! To read more about this effort, click here.

First Friday Dinner in Gooding

The Gooding Basque Association is excited to announce that their First Friday Dinners are back! Please join them this Friday, December 5th from 6pm-8pm. Friday’s menu includes Lamb Chops, Lamb Ribs, Basque Chicken, Basque Rice, Red Bean Soup, Salad w/Basque dressing, Basque Bread, and an array of desserts. Cost of the meal is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (62+), and $10 for children 12 and under. Reservations are not required. For more information, visit them on Facebook.

Remembering Our Basque Veterans on Giving Tuesday

Yesterday, December 2nd was Giving Tuesday, but it is never too late to donate to establish a monument to all of the Basque men and women who gave so much for our freedoms in World War II. Any donation, large or small, will go a long way to making this effort a reality. For more information on the monument, or how to make a tax-deductible donation, click here.