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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T150000
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UID:15807-1702134000-1702144800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MN: KAUNEIMMAT JOULULAULUT
DESCRIPTION:Annual Finnish sing-along of beautiful Christmas music from 2-3:15pm. Special music by Sara Pajunen\, Osmo Vänskä and Mark Sedio. A Christmas Market and coffee hour follow.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mn-kauneimmat-joululaulut-3/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, Roseville\, MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20231128T235841Z
CREATED:20231128T235841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T235841Z
UID:15775-1702126800-1702137600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Christmas Dinner Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make traditional Finnish Christmas dinner dishes. Help prepare the meal that will be served at that evening’s special holiday dinner.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-christmas-dinner-workshop/
LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T170000
DTSTAMP:20231128T205107Z
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UID:15756-1702116000-1702141200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Scan Fair
DESCRIPTION:Experience the sights\, sounds\, tastes\, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas Market with more than 100 vendors and local community organizations showcasing unique Nordic foods\, arts\, crafts\, and other products from the Nordic countries of Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway\, and Sweden\, Saturday and Sunday. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-scan-fair/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center\, Portland\, Oregon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTSTAMP:20230510T072236Z
CREATED:20230510T072236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T072236Z
UID:14990-1702080000-1702166399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MD: Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season! Details TBA
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/md-christmas-party/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T203000
DTSTAMP:20231128T235508Z
CREATED:20231128T235508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T235508Z
UID:15774-1702062000-1702067400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Holiday Music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy music of the holidays by the Novi Concert Band\, the local musical group that has performed at the Finnish Center for decades.  Concert follows the Friday night buffet. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-holiday-music/
LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, Michigan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTSTAMP:20230109T080348Z
CREATED:20210815T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T080348Z
UID:10153-1701993600-1702079999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sibelius Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Composer Jean Sibelius was born on December 8\, 1865\, the date known as the Day of Finnish Music.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/sibelius-birthday/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Finnish Flag Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T210000
DTSTAMP:20231206T183549Z
CREATED:20231206T183516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T183549Z
UID:15816-1701885600-1701896400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Finnish independence Day with wreath laying at the Independence Monument\, performance by FFN Performer of the Year Ida Metsberg\, and the Portland Nordic Chorus.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-independence-day/
LOCATION:Nordia House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T203000
DTSTAMP:20231128T213455Z
CREATED:20230510T063648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T213455Z
UID:14966-1701885600-1701894600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal cheer and celebration of Finnish Independence Day.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pikkujoulu-5/
LOCATION:Shy BIrd restaurant\, South Boston\, Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T170000
DTSTAMP:20231201T093101Z
CREATED:20231201T093101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T093101Z
UID:15791-1701878400-1701882000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Finnish Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Annual celebration of Finland’s Independence\, with the Kivajat Dancers\, music by pianist Kathleen Alatalo Arten  and announcement of 2024 Hankookin Heikki\, who will preside over the Heikinpäivä festivities in January.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-finnish-independence-day-3/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTSTAMP:20230107T073847Z
CREATED:20210815T160331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T073847Z
UID:10151-1701820800-1701907199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Finland gained its independence on December 6\, 1917
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-independence-day-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Finnish Flag Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T200000
DTSTAMP:20231201T104404Z
CREATED:20231201T104404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T104404Z
UID:15799-1701709200-1701720000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:DC: Finland Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:A pre-Independence Day celebration at famed Finnish Chef Mikko’s place.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/dc-finland-independence-day/
LOCATION:Chef Mikko’s\, Washington\, DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T180000
DTSTAMP:20231128T205957Z
CREATED:20231128T205957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T205957Z
UID:15760-1701613800-1701626400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:IL: Joulujuhla
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy food\, beverage\, entertainment and shopping of the season at this Finnish Christmas Party. Don’t forget to wear your Tonttu hat! \nPast FFN Performer of the Year Eeppi Ursin will perform.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/il-joulujuhla-3/
LOCATION:Estonian House\, Linconlnshire/Riverwoods\, IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T150000
DTSTAMP:20231201T094518Z
CREATED:20231201T094433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T094518Z
UID:15795-1701612000-1701615600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Meet the Author
DESCRIPTION:Book talk with Hanna Pylväinen\, author of The End of Drum-Time.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-meet-the-author/
LOCATION:National Nordic Museum\, Seattle\, Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T183000
DTSTAMP:20231129T001840Z
CREATED:20231129T001819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T001840Z
UID:15778-1701610200-1701628200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Christmas Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy holiday music followed by a soup supper and Christmas tree lighting and carol sing-along.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Naselle Community Center\, Naselle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T153000
DTSTAMP:20231128T211841Z
CREATED:20231128T211718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T211841Z
UID:15764-1701608400-1701617400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Kauneimmat Joululaulut
DESCRIPTION:Join in the singing of the most beautiful Christmas carols\, followed by a Finnish coffee hour. Sponsored by L.A. Suomikirkko/Finnish Lutheran
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-kauneimmat-joululaulut-5/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – CA\, Santa Monica\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T160000
DTSTAMP:20231201T114115Z
CREATED:20231128T204214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T114115Z
UID:15755-1701604800-1701619200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Finnish Independence Day and Holiday Market with the San Francisco Bay Area chapter and Finnish Heritage Society. Enjoy the music of FFN Performer of the Year Ida Metsberg.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-holiday-market/
LOCATION:The Finnish Hall – Berkeley\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T120000
DTSTAMP:20231201T100509Z
CREATED:20231201T094932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T100509Z
UID:15796-1701597600-1701604800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Papercutting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a holiday-themed papercutting virtual workshop with Anna Brones! Together we’ll work on creating our own holiday-themed designs to turn into a final papercut. NOTE: This takes place in Pacific time. \nRepeated on December 12.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/virtual-papercutting-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T213000
DTSTAMP:20231201T094021Z
CREATED:20231201T094021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T094021Z
UID:15793-1701540000-1701552600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Independence Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Annual dinner and program celebrating Finland’s Independence Day.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-independence-day-dinner/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Community Club\, Seattle\, Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T220000
DTSTAMP:20231005T000137Z
CREATED:20231005T000137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T000137Z
UID:15666-1701536400-1701554400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Music\, Language and Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Finland’s Independence with a thoughtful program\, music and dinner. Keynote speaker is Anu Muhonen\, MA\, PhD\, director of Finnish Studies at the University of Toronto. Musical performance by a chamber music quartet and additional music by FinnFolk. See details in the newsletter at the link below.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-music-language-and-liberty/
LOCATION:Finnish Cultural Center\, Farmington Hills\, Michigan
ORGANIZER;CN="Finnish Center Association":MAILTO:finnishcenter @ gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T200000
DTSTAMP:20231128T212348Z
CREATED:20231128T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T212348Z
UID:15766-1701536400-1701547200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CO: Pikkujoulu & Finnish Independence
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Christmas party and celebration of Finnish Independence Day with a potluck\, visit with Santa\, raffle\, silent auction\, music and socializing.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/co-pikkujoulu-3/
LOCATION:Trollheim Lodge\, Lakewood\, Colorado
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T160000
DTSTAMP:20231128T203848Z
CREATED:20231128T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T203848Z
UID:15754-1701525600-1701532800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NY: Finland's Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:The celebration of the 106th anniverary of the Independence of the Republic of Finland includes keynote message by Kati Laakso\, executive director of the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York\, music by Markus Kaitila\, Eeppi Ursin and Johanna Telander and the Finnish School children.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ny-finlands-independence-day/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Ave.\, New York\, NY\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T170000
DTSTAMP:20231201T115635Z
CREATED:20230601T214505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T115635Z
UID:15087-1701520200-1701536400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OH: Pikkujoulu
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas at this annual dinner gathering. For details contact FAHA.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/oh-pikku-joulu-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Lutheran Church\, Ashtabula\, OH\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T230000
DTSTAMP:20231201T113625Z
CREATED:20231201T113625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T113625Z
UID:15809-1701514800-1701558000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: December Nights
DESCRIPTION:The International Christmas Festival is part of Balboa Park’s two-day December Nights holiday festival. You can sense the season’s spirit at the House of Finland and try our delicious homemade food and pastries! We will also have our traditional wine tent\, where you can find all the best Finnish beverages.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-december-nights-2/
LOCATION:House of Finland San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T143000
DTSTAMP:20231128T211314Z
CREATED:20231128T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T211314Z
UID:15763-1701514800-1701527400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Pikkujoulu
DESCRIPTION:Following the memberhip meeting\, enjoy a potluck lunch\, Christmas carol\, raffle\, and visit with Santa.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pikkujoulu-6/
LOCATION:Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20231201T105812Z
CREATED:20231201T105812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T105812Z
UID:15803-1701514800-1701518400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MA: Christmas Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Finnish school to sing the most beautiful Christmas songs.\n\n\nKarelian pies\, Christmas cakes and other treats will be for sale. The raffle grand prize is 4 tickets to Boston Ballet.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ma-christmas-sing-along/
LOCATION:Weston Methodist Church\, Weston\, MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20231128T203034Z
CREATED:20231128T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T203034Z
UID:15752-1701507600-1701529200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:AZ: Scandinavian & Nordic Fair
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday shopping at this annual festive event with members of the Tucon Finnish Club.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/az-scandinavian-nordic-fair/
LOCATION:Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T140000
DTSTAMP:20231129T002640Z
CREATED:20231129T002224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T002640Z
UID:15779-1701507600-1701525600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Christmas Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Take care of your holiday shopping at the Christmas Bazaar\, and take a photo with Santa on day one of the holiday weekend in Naselle.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-christmas-weekend/
LOCATION:Naselle Community Center\, Naselle\, WA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T230000
DTSTAMP:20231201T113358Z
CREATED:20231201T113324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T113358Z
UID:15808-1701442800-1701471600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: December Nights
DESCRIPTION:The International Christmas Festival is part of Balboa Park’s two-day December Nights holiday festival. You can sense the season’s spirit at the House of Finland and try our delicious homemade food and pastries! We will also have our traditional wine tent\, where you can find all the best Finnish beverages.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-december-nights/
LOCATION:House of Finland San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T113000
DTSTAMP:20231128T202706Z
CREATED:20231128T202629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T202706Z
UID:15751-1701165600-1701171000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Nordic Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, delicious baked goods and conversation at the Nordic Coffee Hour hosted by members of Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-nordic-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:Nordia House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20231128T210833Z
CREATED:20231128T210833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T210833Z
UID:15762-1700305200-1700319600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MD: Finnish Christmas Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Nordic artists and vendors\, Finnish baked goods\, chocolate and candy\, and silent auction and more.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/md-finnish-christmas-bazaar-3/
LOCATION:River Road Unitarian Church\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
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