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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20230107T075227Z
CREATED:20230107T075227Z
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UID:13923-1682812800-1682899199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Salolampi Scholarship Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Last day to apply for FFN funds for 2023 Salolampi Language Village youth programs.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/salolampi-scholarship-deadline/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T170000
DTSTAMP:20230510T070935Z
CREATED:20230510T070935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T070935Z
UID:14981-1682776800-1682787600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MD: Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome spring with vappu traditional foods\, sima\, crafts and more
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/md-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:Michigan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20230410T220451Z
CREATED:20230410T220312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T220451Z
UID:14838-1682553600-1682812799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Sara Pajunen
DESCRIPTION:Violinist Sara Pajunen will play some Nordic tunes and an original piece on the hardanger d’amore in “Cedarbacke\,” a dance project-in-progress by choreographer Berit Ahlgren\, as part of the 7th Annual Candy Box Dance Festival at the Southern Theater. Check for schedule.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-sara-pajunen-2/
LOCATION:The Southern Theater\, Minneapolis\, MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20230117T070129Z
CREATED:20230117T070129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T070129Z
UID:14129-1682503200-1682510400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR & VIRTUAL: Searching Your Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or join via Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month\, January – June.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-virtual-searching-your-genealogy-4/
LOCATION:Nordia House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20230107T062345Z
CREATED:20220316T154530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T062345Z
UID:11475-1682467200-1682553599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Birthdate of Finnish artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela  (1865-1931)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/birthdate-of-finnish-artist-akseli-gallen-kallela-1865-1931/
LOCATION:Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T160000
DTSTAMP:20230410T220405Z
CREATED:20230410T215918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T220405Z
UID:14836-1682258400-1682265600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Publication Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Diane Jarvenpa to celebrate the publication of her new book of poetry\, Shy Lands
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-publication-party/
LOCATION:Danish American Center\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T230000
DTSTAMP:20230410T215629Z
CREATED:20230410T215629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T215629Z
UID:14832-1682182800-1682204400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: Nordic Ball
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your shoes and iron your linen blouses\, the Nordic Ball is back! A Twin Cities tradition since 1977.\n \nJoin folk dance groups from the Twin Cities’ Danish\, Norwegian\, Swedish\, and Finnish communities for a ball of live music\, dancing\, and a buffet of Nordic delights. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-nordic-ball/
LOCATION:Ukrainian Event Center\, Minneapolis\, MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20230410T213946Z
CREATED:20230410T213946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T213946Z
UID:14823-1682035200-1682294399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: SEA Nordic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Nordic Film Festival’s features and documentaries will be shown at the Majestic Bay\, while some films and selected shorts will be available for virtual streaming. Finnish films are “The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic” and “Power of the People.” Click below for screening times.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-sea-nordic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Majestic Bay Theatre\, Seattle\, WA
CATEGORIES:Finnish Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T130000
DTSTAMP:20230410T162526Z
CREATED:20230410T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T162526Z
UID:14820-1681560000-1681563600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Baltic Sea
DESCRIPTION:What do you know about the Baltic Sea? Join the webinar\, cohosted by FFN and Suomi-Seura\, with Elina Lehtinen of the John Nurmisen Säätiö on Zoom. Click below to register in advance.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-the-baltic-sea/
LOCATION:Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T110000
DTSTAMP:20230410T220853Z
CREATED:20230410T220853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T220853Z
UID:14842-1681549200-1681556400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Finnish Genealogy Group of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:John Hanson provides a broad review of wartime history in the context of the ordinary Finn\, covering significant wars involving Finns and the circumstances prior to and after the wars during the 20th Century.\n \nThis is a Zoom presentation. It’s free to members. Non-members can arrange to attend one meeting for no cost. Contact Diane Pearson if you are not a member\, and wish to join the presentation.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-finnish-genealogy-group-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T110000
DTSTAMP:20230510T064518Z
CREATED:20230510T064518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T064518Z
UID:14970-1681545600-1681556400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Traditional pannukakku and pulla bread
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pancake-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20230410T215142Z
CREATED:20230410T215142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T215142Z
UID:14830-1680998400-1681084799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Hyvää pääsiäistä! Happy Easter!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/hyvaa-paasiaista-happy-easter-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20230107T070015Z
CREATED:20200305T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T070015Z
UID:7606-1680998400-1681084799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Day of the Finnish Language
DESCRIPTION:An official Flag Day in Finland\, celebrating the Day of the Finnish Language and Mikael Agricola\, the “Father of the Finnish Language” who is recognized as the creator of Finnish as a written language.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/day-of-the-finnish-language/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Finnish Flag Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T130000
DTSTAMP:20230309T182111Z
CREATED:20230309T182111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T182111Z
UID:14759-1680948000-1680958800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:A celebration for the whole family\, with pastries\, coffee\, crafts\, egg hunt and outdoor games.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:Nordia House
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T200000
DTSTAMP:20230109T081928Z
CREATED:20230109T081532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T081928Z
UID:13998-1680631200-1680638400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Nordic Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual discussion of the novel The Union of Synchronized Swimmers by Cristina Sandu\, out in translation from Scribe US. In an unnamed Soviet state\, six girls meet at the river each day to swim. When they find themselves representing their country as synchronized swimmers in the Olympics\, they seize the chance they have been waiting for to escape and begin new lives away from the oppressive regime. \nCristina Sandu was born in Helsinki of Finnish and Romanian descent. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-nordic-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T170000
DTSTAMP:20230510T060804Z
CREATED:20230510T060804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T060804Z
UID:14944-1680357600-1680368400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Culinary Delights
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make the popular filled rye pastry Karjalainenpiirakka
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-culinary-delights-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20230115T234332Z
CREATED:20230115T234332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T234332Z
UID:14019-1680202800-1680210000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: My Finnish Soul Concert
DESCRIPTION:FFN’s 2022 Performer of the Year Eeppi Ursin in concert\, celebrating the release of her new album\, “My Finnish Soul.”
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-my-finnish-soul-concert/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Performer of the Year
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTSTAMP:20230117T070006Z
CREATED:20230117T070006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T070006Z
UID:14127-1680084000-1680091200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR & VIRTUAL: Searching Your Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or join via Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month\, January – June.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-virtual-searching-your-genealogy-3/
LOCATION:Nordia House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T160000
DTSTAMP:20230117T063831Z
CREATED:20230117T063831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T063831Z
UID:14121-1679842800-1679846400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Meet the Author: Barbara Sjoholm
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Sjoholm joins us for a discussion about her new book\, From Lapland to Sápmi: Collecting and Returning Sámi Craft and Culture\, the story of the Indigenous Sámi living in Norway\, Sweden\, Finland\, and Russia.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-meet-the-author-barbara-sjoholm/
LOCATION:National Nordic Museum\, Seattle\, Washington
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T210000
DTSTAMP:20230309T174945Z
CREATED:20230309T174945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T174945Z
UID:14748-1679238000-1679259600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: 48th St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music\, parade\, contests\, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-48th-st-urhos-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Finland\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,St. Urho
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20230109T071327Z
CREATED:20230109T070818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T071327Z
UID:13975-1679184000-1679270399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson\, and author and poet\, will talk about her work and conduct a writing workshop. Time and other details to come.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center – MA\, West Newton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,Lecturer of the Year
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20230107T065824Z
CREATED:20220319T140031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T065824Z
UID:11479-1679184000-1679270399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Minna Canth Day
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the Finnish writer and social activist on the date of her birth (1844-1897); also Equality Day in Finland
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/minna-canth-day-2/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Finnish Flag Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T150000
DTSTAMP:20230309T175050Z
CREATED:20230309T171959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T175050Z
UID:14742-1679140800-1679151600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ME: St. Urho's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wear the traditional purple and green for the day honoring the legendary Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out Finland and saved the grape crop.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/me-st-urhos-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Finnish Heritage House\, South Thomaston\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,St. Urho
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20230309T174702Z
CREATED:20230309T174702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T174702Z
UID:14746-1679101200-1679187599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: 48th St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music\, parade\, contests\, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-48th-st-urhos-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Finland\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,St. Urho
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T193000
DTSTAMP:20230510T054527Z
CREATED:20230510T054527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T054527Z
UID:14930-1679081400-1679081400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: St. Urho's Party
DESCRIPTION:Following the Lenten Dinner\, celebrate the man who chased the grasshoppers from Finland
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-st-urhos-party/
LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, Michigan
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T000000
DTSTAMP:20230309T175149Z
CREATED:20230309T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T175149Z
UID:14744-1679076000-1679097600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: 48th St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music\, parade\, contests\, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-48th-st-urhos-celebration/
LOCATION:Finland\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,St. Urho
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T220000
DTSTAMP:20230309T180759Z
CREATED:20230309T180759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T180759Z
UID:14755-1679070600-1679090400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: St. Urho Party
DESCRIPTION:Come early for the Lenten Fish Fry and stay for the party celebrating St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-st-urho-party-2/
LOCATION:Finnish Center Association\, 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, 48335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,St. Urho
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
DTSTAMP:20230116T001425Z
CREATED:20230116T001425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T001425Z
UID:14029-1679011200-1679270399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: St. Urho's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wear your purple and green and join in at the variety of events celebrating St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crop.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-st-urhos-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Finland\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20230109T075508Z
CREATED:20220316T110834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T075508Z
UID:11471-1678924800-1679011199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland\, thereby saving the grape crop\, the official colors for the day are purple and green. \nClick below for the legend.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/st-urhos-day-3/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T200000
DTSTAMP:20230309T181818Z
CREATED:20230309T181219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T181818Z
UID:14757-1678550400-1678564800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: St. Urho's Day Dinner Dance
DESCRIPTION:Wear purple and green to honor St. Urho\, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. The party gets a head start on the March 16 holiday.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-st-urhos-day-dinner-dance-3/
LOCATION:The Finnish Center at Saima Park\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish-American Events,St. Urho
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