CA: Vappu Party
House of Finland San Diego San Diego, CA, United StatesCelebrate spring and enjoy the Lawn Program at House of Finland, in Balboa Park.
Celebrate spring and enjoy the Lawn Program at House of Finland, in Balboa Park.
A day of celebration (think spring). In Finland, it is known as Vappu, in Sweden Valborg’s Mass Eve. Complimentary hot dogs, sima (think of mead), doughnuts (munkki), and coffee. Wine and beer available for purchase. There will be children games, adult games, a tug of war between the Swedes and Finns, and a sing-a-long besides […]
Bring the family to welcome spring at the Vappu juhla (Mayday party). We will provide the makkara (hot dogs) and buns, please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. We will eat, sing, and play games and have a mölkky tournament, so if you have a mölkky set, bring it along.
Celebrate spring at this musical evening in the Rotunda of Bellingham's Old City Hall.
Finnish American Society of the Midwest and Finnish American Chamber of Commerce co-host Vappu. Come join us in "Celebrating Spring" with music by past FFN Performer of the Year Juli Wood. Check back for details.
Pastorit Jarmo Tarkki ja Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Music Director Selma Seppänen, M.Mus. Liturgy and songs in Finnish, Sermon in English.
Welcome spring at the concert by the Finnish American Singers of Michigan, "To Honor You" recognizing the military.
Spring Adult Week at Salolampi Language Village is full of Finnish language instruction, cultural presentations, crafts, games, sports, sauna, and of course, lots of Finnish food! Contact Tiina Watts at tiiwatts @ gmail.com
Don't miss the annual finger lickin' good chicken dinner.
The Oksat kantele group from Maine performs following the brief business meeting.