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Mendiko Jaia 2008 and Summer 2008 Newsletter July 2008

August 23 is our 5th annual summer picnic! All are welcome. Please bring your friends to enjoy good food, music and games in a beautiful setting. $5 members / $8 non-members. Please pre-purchase your tickets by filling out this form and mailing it back. Mil esker!

 

Keep up to date with what is happening in the club by reading the Summer 2008 Newsletter.

Membership Drive and Winter 2008 Newsletter February 2008

Each new year brings new events... Please help support Colorado Euskal Etxea by renewing your membership for 2008 or become a new member. Be part of the only Basque club in Colorado... Mil esker!

 

To find out what has been going on and what is to come in 2008, check out our Winter 2008 Newsletter.

Euskara - Basque Language Classes January 2008

Guk euskaraz, zuk zergaitik ez?

The strength of Colorado Euskal Etxea! Basque language classes are now underway for 2008! Join us on Friday nights to learn useful phrases and words in Basque. Classes are free to members of Colorado Euskal Etxea.

Contact Ibon Izurieta if you are interested in attending.

Gabon Jaia 2007 December 9, 2007

Colorado Euskal Etxea held its third annual Gabon Jaia winter holiday party. The event was held at Crepes n Crepes in downtown Denver. Olentzero made his annual appearance bringing toys for the children. Thanks to Catherine Bedard for arranging this festive evening!

See pictures from Gabon Jaia 2007.

 

Newsletter Summer 2007 August 2007

A Basque club update including a report from the summer NABO convention, information on Basque language class, a report from Ana and Ivo's trip to the Basque Country, and a review from Lori Arosteguy on the summer wine tasting.

Click here to download the Summer 2007 Newsletter

Mendiko Jaia - Annual Summer Potluck Picnic August 18, 2007

Our 4th annual summer picnic will be held in Arvada and begin at 5:00pm with a member meeting preceding the picnic at 4:30pm. This year's celebration will be a potluck so bring your favorite Basque dish to share and bring something you like to drink. Ikusi arte!

See pictures from Mendiko Jaia 2007!

Summer Wine Tasting June 30 , 2007

What goes together better than Basque friends and wine? Good Basque friends and good wine! Colorado Euskal Etxea and Brad Vanderpool of Primo Vino in Olde Town Arvada are putting on a summer wine tasting event at 4:30 pm on Saturday June 30, 2007. If you'd like to attend, to RSVP no later than June 25.

Kalimotxo FC! - Spring 2007 March 11, 2007

After a cold, snowy winter in Boulder, Kalimotxo FC! is set to take the lush, sun-drenched field for a third season. The season starts March 18, 2007 and runs until May 13, 2007. If you'd like to come cheer on the best Basque soccer club outside of Euskal Herria, click here for a game schedule. Check out the Kalimotxo FC! photo gallery.

2007 Euskara Classes February 1, 2007

This is the time to clear your schedules. Tell the world to stop because we have more important things to do...like learning Basque!!!!! We have are offering classes on Thursday nights with Alicia Aleman Arrastio and Friday nights with Ibon Izurieta. Please click here to email Ibon or click here to email Alicia.

2006 Gabon Jaia December 10, 2006

Our annual winter holiday celebration. Olentzero came down from the mountains again this year with toys for the children. His trip to the city and Buenos Aires Grill was a memorable one.

2006 Herriko Jaia October 14, 2006

Our annual membership meeting and party marking the 3rd anniversary of our club's creation. A big "eskerrik asko" to Mary Anne Matassa for her passionate work as a Board member (vice-president and treasurer) the past three years. Replacing Mary Anne on the Board for 2007 is Lori Arosteguy who will fill the role of treasurer. The remaining Board members for 2007 are Michael Matassa Jr. (president), Chris Lecumberry (vice-president), Angela Ohm (secretary), Ibon Izurieta (Euskara chairman), Will Villanueva (Olentzero coordinator), and Mike Matassa Sr. (newsletter editor).

Basque Heritage Night 2006 August 12, 2006

Colorado Euskal Etxea joined the Colorado Rapids to welcome former Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid player Aitor Karanka to the Rapids 2006 team. The event began with a pregame "Basque village" in the parking lot of Invesco field (the stadium the Denver Broncos also play in). Thanks to Cruz Imaz of Buenos Aires grill for serving paella "Basque style" and also to the dance group from the Buffalo, Wyoming Basque club who sent over 30 of their dance group to perform. We also welcomed a group from New Mexico Euskal Etxea. During the game, the Basque section of about 160 people cheered Aitor whenever he touched the ball. During halftime, Aitor was presented with a txapela and honored at midfield. Afterwards, there was a question and answer session with Aitor.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this special night happen. Click here for photos from this memorable evening.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Euskara - Basque

Language Classes

Fridays

Contact Ibon Izurieta

 

Mendiko Jaia Summer Picnic

Saturday August 23, 2008

click here for more info

 

Gabon Jaia Winter Holiday Party

Sunday December 14, 2008

 

To inquire about an event, please email here

 

Board of Directors

 

Michael Matassa Jr. - President

 

Chris Lecumberry - Vice President

 

Lori Arosteguy - Treasurer

 

Angela Matassa - Secretary

 

Ibon Izurieta - Euskara chairman

 

Will Villanueva - Olentzero

 

Michael Matassa Sr. - Newsletter Editor

 

Anna Marcuerquiaga-Hughes - Director

 

Ivo Hughes - Director

 

Christine Jauregui-Citte - Director