Announcements
Join the Folk Dancing!
Five dance groups are waiting for you!
„Lietutis" and „Sidabro Lietutis" (ages 18+)
Seattle's legacy dance group, Lietutis and Lietutis Vintage, begins their dance season October 5th and welcomes anyone interested in joining. All ages 18 and up, and all experience levels (even no experience) are welcome. Just bring a willingness to join every Monday and learn!
When & where
◆ Mondays, 6:30–8:30 PM
◆ Kirkland Congregational Church, 106 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
◆ Season runs October–May, with some June dates
◆ 4 dance performances
◆ Dances selected based on participants
◆ Lietutis Vintage dancers welcome!
◆ No partner or traditional costume needed
„Lašiukai" (kids ages 5+)
Our youngest community members are invited to join Lašiukai, a Lithuanian folk dance group for kids! We start on Saturday, but they can definitely join late.
When & where
◆ Šokėjais gali tapti vaikai nuo 5 metų / dancers can be any children 5 years old and up
◆ 17839 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, 2–3 Saturdays a month, around noon
◆ Start date: October 3rd
◆ Kids can definitely join late
If they're interested in joining, please have them email Tonya at tonyanicolefloria@gmail.com.
„Griaustinis" and „Debesėliai"
(adult group 18+ & teens 13–18)
Griaustinis and Debeseliai dance groups are inviting new dancers to join! Griaustinis is our adult group (ages 18+), and Debeseliai is our teen group (ages 13–18). Both are led by dance instructor Izabelė Jasutytė. Griaustinis practices on scheduled Sundays, 4–7 PM. Debeseliai practices once a month on Sundays, 1–4 PM. Practices take place in Maple Valley at 22531 SE 218th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038, with a start date of November 8.
Come to have fun and make friendships that will last forever! If you're interested in joining, please email Inga Bladzius at inga.bladzius@gmail.com.
Linas Lithuanian Heritage School Registration is now open!
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! This year will be especially meaningful as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Linas Lithuanian Heritage School! The registration form can be found on our website under the Registration section or by clicking the link below.
Important updates for the upcoming school year:
◆ A single registration form will now allow you to provide all required information and sign the necessary documents.
◆ A registration fee has been introduced to help cover administrative costs. Please note that this fee is non-refundable if you later decide not to attend the school.
◆ All enrolled students will receive a Linas Lithuanian Heritage School T-shirt.
We look forward to welcoming returning families and those joining our school family for the first time! If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us – we are always happy to hear from you.
Eikime į žygį is back!
Eikime į žygį is back! The hikes are organised by Ipo, who picks each route with the group in mind — so whether you’re new to trails or have been hiking for years, you’ll find the right pace and get to enjoy some beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery. All ages and experience levels welcome. If you can, sign up ahead of time — Ipo chooses the route based on who’s coming, so the earlier they know, the better the hike will be for everyone. Come ready for good trails and even better company.
LACWA is searching for V16 Organizer
Our biggest celebration is looking for a creative organizer! Vasario 16 – Lithuania’s Independence Day – is our community’s biggest and most beautiful celebration of the year. For 2027, we’re looking for a creative, energetic person (or team) who would love to bring it together. If you like to plan, dream big, and unite people, this role is for you. You won’t be on your own. The board will stand shoulder to shoulder with you: we’ll share every resource we have – our contacts and everything we’ve learned over the years – and support you from the first idea to the final note. You don’t need to have it all figured out; all it takes is the will and a spark. Write to us if you would like to: ◆ Lead the celebration ◆ Bring your ideas forward ◆ Nominate someone who would be great for it
