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The Kazickas family and the Foundation thank Sacred Music Hours Concerts organizers and performers for the wonderful summer concerts. Even thought Tuesday evenings' concerts at the st. Casimir church in Vilnius, where everyone is invited to attend without charge, continue till September 11th, we'd like to share some amazing moments from the concert dedicated to Dr. Joseph and Alexandra Kazickas wedding anniversary.

Dr. Joseph P. Kazickas (1918-2014) 100th anniversary exhibition continues its travel through Lithuania. This time it is coming to Palanga where town's residents and guests will have an opportunity to visit it between August 23rd and October 5th. Everyone is cordially invited to exhibition's opening Thursday, August 23rd, 5pm at the Palanga Resort Museum (Birutės al. 34A).

In the beginning of August in Barcelona Lithuanian athlete Andrejus Novikovas took 6th place at the International CPISRA (Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association) Summer Games Race Running 100 m run. The Kazickas Family Foundation sponsored Andrejus' trip to the Games giving him opportunity to represent Lithuania. Thank you, Andrejus, for making us so proud!

Today, August 15th, marks 77th wedding anniversary of Dr. Joseph and Alexandra Kazickas. Last night people gathered at the St. Casimir church in Vilnius to remember this beloved couple, to say a prayer while listening to a beautiful organ music. During the evening guests could also hear dr. Joseph Kazickas's letters to his dear wife Alexandra.

For the third year in a row the Kazickas Family Foundation has awarded the most motivated Basketball Power youth with scholarships to the summer camp in Karkle. This summer foundations new program's Girls Power participants also had an opportunity to spend some time by the sea. One of the campers, Emilija, shares her excitement and gratitude:

The Kazickas family is pleased to present this special 100th year anniversary exhibition on the life and times of Joseph P. Kazickas (1918-2014,) philanthropist, patriot, and businessman here in Druskininkai, and to remember his friendship with the most renowned 20th century Lithuanian artist, Vytautas K. Jonynas.

Tuesday, August 14, 7 pm
St Casimir’s Church (34 Didžioji St, Vilnius)

Concert dedicated to mark the 77th wedding anniversary of Joseph and Alexandra Kazickas
Free admission.

Six weeks of We Connect Lithuania were crowned by touching personal awards at the skyline hall of Vilnius Municipality. Each and every one of the participants were mentioned for their professional and personal achievements.

The Nature Conservancy's Summer Benefit was held in East Hampton on Saturday, June 30, 2018. This year's event Co-Chairs were Beverly and Michael Kazickas with Junior Co-Chairs Kiki Kazickas and her husband Daniel Hostetler. As shown in the photo, the Kazickas family attended the Benefit.

"Lithuanian News" has just published an article about We Connect Lithuania - internship program sponsored by the Kazickas Family Foundation.
For your attention, below is its English translation. Enjoy!