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MA: Trail Open House

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

All are invited to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike on Saima Park's beautiful, groomed trails. A limited supply of equipment is available to borrow. Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, and water will be for sale. Visitors may bring their own lunch to enjoy in the Function Hall. Vaccination proof and masks are required inside. A […]

ONLINE: Visions of Sustainability

The Embassy of Finland and Finlandia Foundation's Young Leaders Board proudly present the first event of our event series, Young Finnish American Club! In our first online event, Visions on Sustainability, we wish to focus on sustainability, as Finland has an ambitious goal – to reach carbon neutrality by 2035. The free program is geared toward college […]

ONLINE: Are You What You Wear?

Prof. Thomas DuBois, University of Wisconsin-Madison presents this program about the clear norms of Sámi dress in different regions of Sápmi – the areas of Norway, Finland, and Sweden where Sámi people traditionally reside. But the actual components of the dress vary and they are often made at home by family members rather than purchased from […]

MA: Trail Open House

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

All are invited to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike on Saima Park's beautiful, groomed trails. A limited supply of equipment is available to borrow. Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, and water will be for sale. Visitors may bring their own lunch to enjoy in the Function Hall. Vaccination proof and masks are required inside. A […]

ONLINE: Lament Singing with Emmi Kuittinen

In this online workshop you will learn the lament traditions of Karelia and Ingria. Laments were sung in parting situations and in the most important rites of human life, like marriage and death. Students will learn to lament with exercises and write their own small lament. No experience with lamenting, singing, or Finnish or Karelian […]

ONLINE: Lament Singing with Emmi Kuittinen

In this online workshop you will learn the lament traditions of Karelia and Ingria. Laments were sung in parting situations and in the most important rites of human life, like marriage and death. Students will learn to lament with exercises and write their own small lament. No experience with lamenting, singing, or Finnish or Karelian […]

MA: Trail Open House

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

All are invited to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike on Saima Park's beautiful, groomed trails. A limited supply of equipment is available to borrow. Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, and water will be for sale. Visitors may bring their own lunch to enjoy in the Function Hall. Vaccination proof and masks are required inside. A […]

MA: Celebrate National Sauna Week

Lanesvile Community Center Gloucester, MA, United States

Cape Ann Finns is celebrating by bringing Abundance Mobile Sauna to the Lanesville Community Center. Spots must be reserved in advance. Sessions are hourly and start at the top of each hour. A total sauna time of 45 minutes allows for cleaning between sessions. As space is limited, the eight sessions will fill up fast, […]

IL: Sauna Saturday

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

Celebrate National Sauna Week at the Estonian House SAUNA; reservations are for 30 minutes for 4-10 people at $25. There will be outdoor activities weather permitting: bon fire, XC skiing, showshoeing, ice lanterns, snowmen, snow painting, hike the Des Plaines River Trail. Inside, make snowflakes. Food for purchase: Makkara (sausage), soup, and other delicacies. T […]