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September 2015 Euzkaldunak FROM THE KITCHEN JAIALDI 2015 The September Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, It is hard to believe it has already been a month September 19. This dinner will be hosted by Team since Jaialdi and what an amazing event it turned USA (Urresti, Sabala, and Arnold). out to be. Some have vague memories of the events that took place during Jaialdi 2015 as the days flew The doors will open to the Dining Room at 6:00 by and others wish the party was still continuing. PM with dinner being served buffet-style at 6:30 Whichever of those you are, we hope we can all PM. Prior to entering the Dining Room, please look back at Jaialdi 2015 and be proud of the pick up your reservation ticket in the Bar. You will tremendous festival Boise put on celebrating our need it to pay for dinner. Basque Culture and Heritage. It has been said many times “it takes a village” to organize, coordinate The price for the monthly dinner is: and host an event the magnitude that Jaialdi has Senior Members (65 and older) $14.00 grown to be and Jaialdi 2015 was no exception - it Members $15.00 took a village and a whole lot more. Without the Guests $18.00 support of Euzkaldunak, our members, the Children (10 and under) $ 5.00 tremendous volunteers and the entire community, Jaialdi would not be possible. Here is the September dinner menu: Tossed salad We would like to say a huge "ESKERRIK ASKO" Pork chops with pimiento to the following Committee Chairs of Jaialdi 2015 Shrimp Pil Pil who worked countless hours to ensure Jaialdi Rice with clams turned out to be the success it was: Steamed vegetables with butter Profiteroles with chocolate sauce Julie Sarasqueta Hahn Wine and coffee Alison Berriochoa Bread and butter Jerry Aldape Patty Gabica Haas There will be free babysitting service during the Miren Lete-Odencrantz dinner. Please call in your reservation to Lisa Achabal Norton 1-208-572-0604 or email your reservation to Tyler Smith [email protected]. Please leave the name Doug Sumpter the reservation is to be held under, the number of Louie Uranga people in the party, the age designation (Adult, Albert Totorica Child, Senior or Guest) and your contact info. Dave & Jeannie Eiguren Please indicate if you will need babysitting, along Kristin Guerricabeitia with the names and ages of the children. Tim Mitchell & Christy Echevarria Martin Bilbao The deadline for dinner reservations is 8:00 PM on Johnny Boyd Wednesday, September 16. RESERVATIONS Ryan Boyd LEFT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16 WILL NOT Tracy Basterrechea BE ACCEPTED. RESERVATIONS CALLED Maite Iribarren-Gorrindo INTO THE BAR WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PJ Mansisidor 2 JAIALDI 2015 THANK YOU CONTINUED To the local, international and NABO groups who participated in Jaialdi: Andy Wood & Teresa Arana Wood Boiseko Gazteak Janice Mainvil Oinkari Basque Dancers Bryan Day Oñati Dancers Genie Brollier Biotzetik Basque Choir Txantxangorriak Additionally, we would like to thank the 500+ Amuma Says No volunteers (too many to name individually) who Herribatza Dantzariak helped and supported the committee chairs to fulfill Gauden Bat their individual commitments. Utah’ko Triskalariak Ardi Baltza A sincere thank you to our generous Sponsors and Gure Ametsa Dantzari Taldea Friends: Arinak Dancers Irrintzi Erraldoi Konpartsu Kultur Elkartea (Giants) Coca Cola Ortzadar Euskal Folklore Elkartea Stein Distributing The Crazy Wheels Band KeyBank Luhartz Saint Alphonsus Weightlifters CenturyLink Arena/The Grove Hotel Woodchoppers Albertsons Rural sport athletes Les Bois Park and Racing Bertsolarias Idaho Central Credit Union Idaho Power We anticipated Jaialdi was going to be "BIG" but University of Idaho we don't think anyone realized how "BIG" it was Idaho Statesman going to be until we saw the thousands who turned Rash & Mary Iglesias Family out to the Basque Block and Expo Idaho throughout The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation the week. A couple of initial numbers to share from J.R. Simplot Foundation Jaialdi: Simplot Land & Livestock Erstad Architects Basque Block: anyone's guess but there wasn’t Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau much open space left on the block on any given Silverhawk Realty night Micron Foundation HP Festara: 2,000 (Sold Out) McAlvain Construction Cloverdale Funeral Home Sports Night: 5,000 (Sold Out) SRC Sports Tango Saloon Expo Idaho Weekend: 20,000 Whole Foods Oppenheimer Development Corporation Bardenay Westmark Credit Union American Cleaning Service TruGrocer Federal Credit Union McU Sports TIATO BOISE IRA-MAC, Inc. 3 JAIALDI 2015 THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS JAIALDI MERCHANDISE If you were not able to make it to the Jaialdi Merchandise Booth during Jaialdi, or would like to get another Jaialdi t-shirt, sweatshirt or other misc. items, there is still time. McU's has graciously offered to continue selling Jaialdi items until September 15, 2015. You can simply go to McU's in downtown Boise and place your order, you can call in your order or email your order to: Pete Roholt, Phone: (208) 342-7734, Email: [email protected] Mil esker, Amy, Rod, Ana and Jeremy 4 BOISEKO GAZTEAK What a fantastic performance at Jaialdi! We hope that those of you that were part of the standing room only crowd enjoyed it, because the dancers sure had a great time! Thanks to our teachers, musicians, volunteers, emcees, and the parents who helped put it all together. Hopefully, everyone has recovered from Jaialdi, and is getting ready for the 2015-2016 Boiseko Gazteak season! The first dancing practice will be on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 PM. Registration: Online registration for Boiseko Gazteak will begin on Tuesday, September 8. It will be accessible until Tuesday, September 22. You will receive an email notification when registration opens with links to the registration documents. You may also register in person on September 22 at 7:00 PM at the Basque Center. Whether you register online or not, you will need to come to the Basque Center that evening if you need to have your children measured for costumes, have costumes altered, or purchase used costumes, shoes, and other costume accessories. This evening will also be an opportunity to sell your used costume to another parent (if you are selling a costume, please plan to arrive early so that the costume pieces can be priced prior to registration). In order to access the online registration forms, please use the following link: http://www.basquecenter.com/content.asp?id=5 In order to dance with Boiseko Gazteak, Parents/Guardians (NOT Grandparents) must be members of Euzkaldunak. If you are not currently a member of Euzkaldunak, you may become a member by contacting Patty Gabica Haas ([email protected]). You may also register for Euzkaldunak during the Boiseko Gazteak registration on the evening of Tuesday, September 22. 5 BOISEKO GAZTEAK CONTINUED RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Group Organization: The Red Cross Blood Drive final date has been set Txikituak (txiki) – 4-5 year olds (must be at least 4 for the calendar year 2015. It will be held at the by Oct. 1, 2015) Basque Center from 1:30 to 6:00 PM on December Azkarrak – 6-7 years old 2 (Wednesday). We are currently signing up Txulitoak (txulito) – 8-10 years old donors for the December 2 drive. If you have never Nagusiak – 11-14 years old donated blood or are interested in donating again, you can schedule your appointment by calling Teachers & Musicians Wanted: Anita at 375-9655 or schedule online at The board is also looking for teaching volunteers to www.redcrossblood.org. assist the directors for each age group. This The sponsor code is: basque. program cannot continue without the people who are committed to teaching every Tuesday night for nine weeks before Christmas and nine weeks MONTHLY DINNER HOST FAMILIES after Christmas. Teaching is also a great opportunity for current high school kids to earn The Basque Foundation, Inc. would like to thank volunteer hours. Please think about joining the those families and organizations who have acted as crew that continues to pass on our culture to these a host group for a monthly dinner. Due to busy wonderful kids year after year. If you are schedules and timing we are always in need of interested, please contact Johnny Aldape additional assistance. If your family or (208.761.2121 or [email protected]). organization would like to get involved, please email [email protected]. Similarly, we are also looking for musicians (txistu, accordion, & tambourine) to provide live music during practices and performances. If you are interested, please contact Nikki Totorica (208.867.2175 or [email protected]). If you have questions, or you would like to be added to the Boiseko Gazteak email list, please contact the Boiseko Gazteak board: [email protected] 2015-2016 Calendar: 09/08 - Online registration begins 09/22 - Onsite registration at the Basque Center (including used costume buying/selling, new costume measuring, and volunteer signup) 09/29 - First practice (practice each Tuesday until December 1, no practice on November 24) 12/06 - Winter Show 01/12 - Practice resumes (practice each Tuesday until March 8) 03/13 - Spring Show 6 ATTENTION DESSERT MAKERS We know many of you Basque ladies (& gentlemen) are famous for your one signature dessert recipe that everyone raves over and no one can get enough of - THAT is the recipe we would love to showcase at the Sagardotegi Dessert Auction coming up on Saturday, October 3rd! For all dessert makers interested, please consider making your best or most famous dessert (cakes, pies, flan, tortes, rice pudding, cookies, brownies, etc.) to submit to the auction. Whatever you donate, including the plate or bowl or server, will be part of the item available for silent bid.