Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks, performances and flag raising

Meet Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala at the opening of her exhibition, which runs through June 5. Light refreshments and artist talk at 7:20 pm. Complimentary, but RSVP at link below please.

Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen will talk about her work at a Lecture and Book Signing hosted by North Wind Books. She is the author of The End of Drum-Time, a 2023 finalist for the National Book Award for fiction. Event is complimentary but registration is required.

Easter Service held by pastor Tiina Talvitie (in English and Finnish), Easter Egg Hunt for children, followed by traditional Easter Luncheon and a comedy show by Finlandia Foundation National’s Performer of the Year, Finnish-American actor, musician, comedian and filmmaker Miska Kajanus.

Walk with Finland for the first time participating, with a float, in the Norfolk NATO Parade of Nations and International Village. Finlandia Foundation Tidewater will participate.

Learn the exercise that is practiced by people of all ages, using breathing and movements at a slow temp. It can be done standing or sitting.

The Finnish American Singers of Michigan perform their spring concert.