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On October 14th Lithuanian School of Washington held school's and KFF Matching Grant event at Lithuanian Embassy in Washington D.C. Over $10,000 were collected during the evening! The Kazickas Family Foundation is excited by such a successful event and will add $1,000 to the funds. Additionally, an anynymous donor will add $2,000 more. All collected funds will be used to create a productive educational environment for school's students.
Lithuanian Ambassador to the US Rolandas Krisciunas opened the evening. He wished the best of luck to school in accomplishing all the goals. Actress Renata Loman guided guests through the activities and shared the history of the embassy, the importance it held for Lithuania and thanked the sponsors.
The evening was delightful: guests listened to a jazz performance by "Capitol Lab Band", folklore group "Jore" sang some beautiful Lithuanian songs, while dancers from Baltimore group "Malunas" taught all the guest some Lithuanian dances.
Everyone had a chance to bid on some great prizes during the silent auction and try some Lithuanian food.
It was a successful evening: the atmosphere was welcoming and warm and the guests were happy.
Lithuanian School of Washington is grateful to each and every one who contributed to such a successful event.
Photos: courtesy of Trygve Olson
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