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New London Will Host the 2018 NEBC BasqueFest

The New England Basque Club will be hosting its biggest event to date. A Basque Festival in New London, Connecticut, filled with activities to celebrate our culture and rich history. The program will include an exhibition of Basque rural sports, a Paella Degustation with the participation of the different chapters of the NEBC, dance and music performances, a Mus Tournament, and much more.

Small snacks Basque-style (“pintxos”) and an assortment of paellas will be cooked and served by the NEBC.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BASQUE FEST ON EVENTBRITE.

An Adult Ticket is $30 and includes three “pintxos”, salad, and a paella dish. A Child Ticket —under 14 years of age— is $15 and includes one pintxo, salad, and a small paella dish.

*** RAIN DATE is Sunday June 24.

Get your tickets before they sell out!

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Basque Class is Starting Again

Kaixo Denoi,

Basque Class is starting again, January 29th to be exact. This semester, we are going to have two groups:  hasiberria (beginner) and aurreratu (advanced). Both classes will be same place, same time.

Noiz: Astelehena, 6.30etan — Monday, 6.30 pm  
Non: Harvard Knafel Building, K108 & K109  (Etorri hona!)

Mesedez, let Luci and I know if you are planning to come. Laster arte eta ondo ibili!

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Save the Date for the Basque Fest 2018

Mark your calendars for the 2018 New England Basque Club Jai Aldi — Basque Fest 2018  to be held on Saturday, June 23rd, in New London (CT).

Our first year on the waterfront!

Traditional Dancing

Rural Sports Demonstration

Music

Basque Food…

And more!

Stay tuned or check out the NEBC Facebook page for updates.

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Boston-Style Pintxo Pote

Join us December 3rd for International Basque Language Day- Euskararen Nazioarteko Eguna! Boston will be celebrating with our own version of a pintxo pote, where friends get together and enjoy food and drinks. Please RSVP kberriochoa@gmail.com if you can attend!

Boston-Style Pintxo Pote

Everyone chips in 25-30 dollars (depending on how many attend). We move between restaurants, have some food/drinks, and practice Basque.

Time: 2 pm, Sunday December 3rd, Meet at Haymarket (Downtown Boston)

1- Union Oyster House for Crispy Calamari and Basque-style Mussels

2- State Street Provisions for House-Cured Salt Cod Fritters and Octopus Mortadella

3- Ginger Man for Poutine and Charcuterie & Cheese Board

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Sagardo Egune 2017

Sagardo Egune, a pot-luck get-together to welcome the Autum season. It will take place on Sunday, October 22 at 11 am at Roberto and Mary Guerenabarrena’s home, 385 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth RI. RSVP at robguerena@gmail.com by Friday, 19th.

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Join Us for our Arrantzale Eguna

Join us for our Arrantzale Eguna to be held on August 19th in Bridgeport, CT.
We’ll enjoy a delicious paella prepared by the NEBC as we pay a tribute to our beloved friend Francisco Javier Martija, who passed away a few days ago.
Check out this link for more details and to RSVP.

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In Memory of Francisco Javier Martija

Our heart and thoughts are today with the family of our beloved friend Francisco Javier Martija, who passed away a few days ago. Born in Guernica, Spain, in 1954, Martija enjoyed a successful career as a Jai-Alai player in Florida, Bridgeport and Milford. He was also a very active member of our club. In lieu of flowers, Martija’s friends are collecting donations to start an education fund for his grandchildren. Check out the following link.

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New England Basque Club Gathered for 2017 Jai-Aldi

Kaixo denori! On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the New England Basque Club celebrated its annual Jai-Aldi in Suffield, Connecticut.

The event took an even grander turn this year, starting off the fun-filled day with a paella contest. The four teams – Boston, Connecticut Norte, Connecticut Sur, and Rhode Island – cooked up some keen cuisine that left the judges calling a four-way tie. And the diners, of course, were delighted. Next, came the lineup of herri kirolak, our Basque rural sports, to work up an appetite. Apart from the always impressive woodchopping contest between our very own aizkolariak, there were weight-carrying and rock-lifting contests, and two rounds of tug-of-war: one for adults and one for children. After, there was a delicious lunch. The weather matched the mood – sunny and warm.

The lucky raffle winners took home some Basque cider from our friends at Shacksbury and Petritegui. Speaking of victors, Larrine and Meabe won the Mus Tournament.

Thank you to everyone for making this another spectacular New England Basque Club festivity!

Stay tuned for updates about our next event!

Check out the NEBC Facebook page for updates.

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New England Basque Club Gathered for 2017 Jai-Aldi

Kaixo denori! On Saturday, May 20, 2017, the New England Basque Club celebrated its annual Jai-Aldi in Suffield, Connecticut.

The event took an even grander turn this year, starting off the fun-filled day with a paella contest. The four teams – Boston, Connecticut Norte, Connecticut Sur, and Rhode Island – cooked up some keen cuisine that left the judges calling a four-way tie. And the diners, of course, were delighted. Next, came the lineup of herri kirolak, our Basque rural sports, to work up an appetite. Apart from the always impressive woodchopping contest between our very own aizkolariak, there were weight-carrying and rock-lifting contests, and two rounds of tug-of-war: one for adults and one for children. After, there was a delicious lunch. The weather matched the mood – sunny and warm.

The lucky raffle winners  took home some Basque cider from our friends at Shacksbury and Petritegui. Speaking of victors, our two mus champions, Larrine and Meabe, will go on to represent the New England Basque Club at a mus tournament in San Francisco on June 10. Zorte ona!

Thank you to everyone for making this another spectacular New England Basque Club festivity!

Stay tuned for updates about our next event!

Check out the NEBC Facebook page for updates.

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Mark your calendar for the NEBC Jai-Aldi

 
All New England Basque Club members and friends are invited to participate in our Jai-Aldi Celebration on Saturday May 20th at Riki Lasa’s farm in Connecticut.
 
Where: 426 South Grand Street, Suffield CT 06093
When: May 20th, 11am to 7pm
 
This year’s program will include a memorial to remember our deceased loves ones, an exhibition of Basque rural sports, a Paella Challenge with the participation of the different chapters of the NEBC, and a Mus Tournament.
 
Dinner will be cooked and served by the NEBC and it will include bread, an assortment of salads, paella, roasted pork, dessert and coffee. There will be also a cash bar run by the club.
 
All attendees will be asked to make a contribution of 20$ per person (5$ per child).  
 
RSVP before May 6th to nebasque@gmail.com if you are planning on attending. If you are interested in taking part in the Mus Tournament, drop us a line in a different email.
 
Volunteers to help out during the event are much needed. Reach out if you think that you can give a hand.
 
Thank you very much for your support! Looking forward to seeing you.
 
Check out the NEBC Facebook page for updates.