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MI: Pelkie: 100 Years of Finnishness

Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan

Screening of the new documentary film "Pelkie: 100 Years of Finnishness in Michigan's North Woods" by Michael Loukinen. Pelkie is representative of the many Finnish American rural communities in the Western Lake Superior Region. Film, coffee and discussion in Jamrich Hall Room 1100.

NH: FinnFunn Weekend

The Inn at East Hill Farm Troy, NH, United States

Presentations, performances, film, Tori and more!

ME: Finns in West Paris

Finnish American Heritage Society of Maine West Paris, Maine

A brief membership meeting will be followed by a presentation by life-long West Paris resident, Rodney Abbott, who will reminisce about living amongst the Finnish families in his home town. Join us for what is sure to be an entertaining program and share in the coffee table.

WA: Seattle Finnish Lutheran Church Centennial

Finnish Lutheran Church Seattle, WA, United States

On November 23, 1919 a group of Finns met and made the decision to form the Finnish Lutheran Church in Seattle. We will commemorate this historical meeting by celebrating the 100th Anniversary of our church with a special service with communion for the congregation and invited pastors and guests starting at 10:00 AM at FLC. […]

MN: Finn Hall and Laulu Aika

Danish American Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

Finn Hall and Laulu Aika will be playing at a Nordic Dance and Workshop 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dance Lesson 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Dance Cost: $10

OR: Ruusamari Teppo in Concert

Nordia House

In celebration of Finland's 102nd anniversary of independence, pianist Ruusamari Teppo, the great-great-granddaughter of Jean Sibelius, will play a concert. This event is co-sponsored by FFCPC and Messiah Lutheran church, Portland's Finnish church.

AZ: Nordic Fair

Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United States

Get festive at the 38th Tucson Nordic Fair, featuring the music, food and holiday traditions of the Nordic countries. Shop for pulla bread and Finnish items, hand- knit woolens, gloves, books, Frazer chocolates, Marimekko napkins, trolls! (elves) and more!

OR: ScanFair Market

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR, United States

36th annual Nordic craft fair extravaganza, with crowning of Lucia, entertainment, Nordic foods, photos with Joulupukki, and holiday cheer.

CT: Pikkujoulu

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Traditional holiday fun at "Little Christmas" with potluck, gifts and entertainment.

WA: Independence Day

Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United States

Festive attire, national costumes encouraged for the annual Finnish Independence Day Dinner and Dance.