Open House on 11 August will feature a special presentation by Martin Seilonen, who has spent 30 years researching his ancestry in Kuhmo, Finland. His two-part program will first provide background information on the Kainuu region and Kuhmo, and a history of the Seilonen family. Secondly, he will discuss DNA matches and testing, and offer […]
Traditional dancing at the Monson Finn Hall. Anyone can dance! These dances are easy to learn and fun for the whole family. $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call Inez Goodine at 207-997-3630 or Bill Ranta at 207-997-3355
Fish dinner prepared by Finns with fish supplied by Finns, with 50/50 raffle, lottery tree, Toikka glass bird raffle and music by Jim Fuller. RSVP by August 14.
At the Big Kräftskiva Crayfish Party, eat crayfish, drink snaps, sing snapsvisa, and dance the night away. (There’s more than crayfish on the menu.) Dance follows dinner.
The Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter invites all Finns and friends of Finns to the annual Finnic Picnic and Fun Run. After the 11 a.m. Fun Run, FFCPC will barbeque salmon and hot dogs, and provide drinks and of course coffee. If you are able, please bring a potluck item to share. It is always a […]
The 10th annual event features the music of Tanja Stanaway, Ken Holster, Aaren Joki, Wilho Kilpela, Howard Aalto, and Paul Knivilla, a tori, coffee and refreshments.
Contra dancing at Monson Finn Hall led by John McIntire and his band. Dances are easy to learn and you don't need a partner, just lots of energy and spirit! $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call 207-717-0794
"Suomen Kunnallis Vaakunat" Linday Mayo presents on the design and meaning of the many coats of arms of municipalities in Finland. Refreshments served. Small fee.
Using sterling silver wire, pliers and wooden dowels, weave a chain pattern to create one of the most ancient and lovely chains that dates to Viking times. Fee.
Traditional dances at the Monson Finn Hall. $8/person, kids under 12, free. For more information call Inez Goodine at 207-997-3630 or Bill Ranta at 207-997-3355