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NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK

Finlandia Foundation has declared the last week of February "National Sauna Week," to build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture, with activities, online programming and a wealth of information to come to the FFN website.

ID: Pack River Sauna & Swim

In the Coeur d'Alene area, Toasty Mobile Saunas hosts a fun series of events to celebrate National Sauna Week. Check the schedule for activities on the 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd and 25th at the link below. All times are PST.

NY: What Sauna Means to Me

Newfield Fire Hall Newfield, NY, United States

Fingers Lake Finns will enjoy a potluck dinner, view short sauna videos and hold a discussion about sauna in the days of the area's Finnish settlement history as well as today.

Online: Finnish Sauna Culture

Learn about smoke saunas and this collection of historic saunas open to the public in Jämsä, Finland, with Saija Silen. Details and registration at link below.  

IL: National Sauna Week

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

Celebrate National Sauna Week with a Pulla Make, Bake and Take Demo and sauna session followed by makkara and refreshments. Details and reservation at link below. Times are Central.

Online: Importance of Good Sauna

A panel of sauna experts ask "Why do Americans compromise on sauna quality?" For details and registration click link below.

ID: Run & Sauna

In the Coeur d'Alene area, Toasty Mobile Saunas hosts a fun series of events to celebrate National Sauna Week. Check the schedule for activities on the 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd and 25th at the link below. All times are PST.

Online: Spirit(s) of the Sauna

Discover the unique world of folklore of the sauna, and the surprising number of spirits in the sauna with you. Details and registration at link below.

ID: Aromatherapy Sauna

In the Coeur d'Alene area, Toasty Mobile Saunas hosts a fun series of events to celebrate National Sauna Week. Check the schedule for activities on the 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd and 25th at the link below. All times are PST.

Online: Katja Pantzar Author Talk

Finlandia Foundation National Executive Director Tommy Flanagan chats with Katja Pantzar, author of Everyday Sisu and The Finnish Way.  Details and registration at link below.