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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
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UID:17312-1742932800-1742936400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:FFN Q1 Virtual Joint Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ffn-q1-vjoint-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20250208T193350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T193350Z
UID:17215-1739732400-1740236400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:National Sauna Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:National Sauna Week 2025 is here with an exciting lineup of 9 dynamic webinars featuring big names and hot takes on all things sauna! Join us for expert insights\, engaging discussions\, and the chance to win a sauna giveaway in our raffle\, along with other amazing prizes. Plus\, take advantage of exclusive discounts on sauna sessions with our nationwide network of sauna partners. Don’t miss out on this week-long celebration of the Finnish sauna tradition!
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/national-sauna-week-2025/
LOCATION:nationalsaunaweek.com
CATEGORIES:National Sauna Week
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240523T162635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T162635Z
UID:16633-1739664000-1740268799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:4th Annual National Sauna Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the traditional Finnish sauna with a week of online and in-person events. \nWatch for details and check out previous programs at the Finlandia Foundation website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/4th-annual-national-sauna-week/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240805T004650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T004830Z
UID:16918-1734267600-1734274800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Kauneimmat joululaulut - The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:A communal singing event that has evolved over the years into a cherished national tradition\, bringing people together in churches across the country.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-kauneimmat-joululaulut-the-most-beautiful-christmas-carols-3/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – CA\, Santa Monica\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240805T003123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T003700Z
UID:16915-1734188400-1734195600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Kauneimmat joululaulut – The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:A communal singing event that has evolved over the years into a cherished national tradition\, bringing people together in churches across the country.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-kauneimmat-joululaulut-the-most-beautiful-christmas-carols-2/
LOCATION:Incarnation Lutheran Church\, Poway\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240805T001649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T001649Z
UID:16916-1734114600-1734121800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Kauneimmat joululaulut - The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:A communal singing event that has evolved over the years into a cherished national tradition\, bringing people together in churches across the country.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-kauneimmat-joululaulut-the-most-beautiful-christmas-carols/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, 254 N. Lake Ave.\, Saratoga\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240823T054515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T054620Z
UID:16959-1733652000-1733673600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: ScanFair
DESCRIPTION:40th Annual two-day celebration of the holidays\, with festive traditional food and drink\, entertainment\, activities and crafts.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-scanfair-4/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center\, Portland\, Oregon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240602T110337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T111510Z
UID:16740-1733616000-1733702399@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Jean Sibelius Day / Finnish Music Day
DESCRIPTION:December 8 is the birthdate of composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) \nFind more info at the link below. \nThis day is also recognized as Finnish Music Day. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-swedish-heritage-day-2/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240805T000521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T000707Z
UID:16914-1733580000-1733587200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:TX: Kauneimmat joululaulut - The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:A communal singing event that has evolved over the years into a cherished national tradition\, bringing people together in churches across the country.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/tx-kauneimmat-joululaulut-the-most-beautiful-christmas-carols/
LOCATION:Rejoice Lutheran Church\, Coppell\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240601T142224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T142224Z
UID:16669-1733576400-1733585400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Pikkujoulu
DESCRIPTION:Greet the holidays with this fun family event.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pikkujoulu-7/
LOCATION:Finnish Hall – Canterbury\, Canterbury\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240823T053910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T054242Z
UID:16958-1733565600-1733590800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: ScanFair
DESCRIPTION:40th Annual two-day celebration of the holidays\, with festive traditional food and drink\, entertainment\, activities and crafts.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/or-scanfair-3/
LOCATION:Oregon Convention Center\, Portland\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Nordic heritage events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240602T110949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T110949Z
UID:16742-1733443200-1733529599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Finland celebrates its 1917 Independence each December 6.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/independence-day/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240309T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T162803Z
UID:16399-1732474800-1732485600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Finnish Cocktail Delights
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a social evening featuring cocktails with a Finnish twist.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-finnish-cocktail-delights-2/
LOCATION:Finnish-American Heritage Society of CT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240823T051437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T051437Z
UID:16955-1732233600-1732492799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:WA: Julefest
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this Nordic Holiday Celebration modeled after traditional outdoor Christmas markets. Check for events and hours for each day’s activities.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/wa-julefest/
LOCATION:National Nordic Museum\, Seattle\, Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240819T153204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T053419Z
UID:16945-1732127400-1732134600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:OR: Five Nordic Christmas Cookies
DESCRIPTION:We will be sharing Christmas cookie recipes from Finland\, Norway\, Sweden\, Denmark and Iceland. You’ll get a chance to try each of the cookies and see a more in-depth demonstration on some specialty techniques\, and take home the recipes.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/friends-of-finland-art-exhibit-deadline-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Nordic Northwest
CATEGORIES:Nordic heritage events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240825T124619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T124619Z
UID:16976-1731542400-1731887999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Täkänä: Finn Pick Double Weave
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: SOLD OUT \nPhyllis Fredendall leads this course on the traditional weaving method.\nOpen to weavers ages 18 and up who can independently wind a warp and dress a floor loom. \nSessions are 10 am= 5 pm each day. \nClick below for details\, fee and registration.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-takana-finn-pick-double-weave/
LOCATION:Jutila Center\, Hancock\, MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240602T110504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T110504Z
UID:16741-1731196800-1731283199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Father's Day
DESCRIPTION:Hyvää isänpäivää – Happy Father’s Day
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-fathers-day-2/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240601T143537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T143537Z
UID:16671-1730851200-1730937599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Swedish Day Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Every November 6\, Finland celebrates Finnish Swedish Heritage Day\, marking the significance of this bilingual country’s “other” official language. Click below for more.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-swedish-day-heritage-day/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240820T062348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T062417Z
UID:16946-1730829600-1730833200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Nordic Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On November 5\, we’ll be discussing the two final books of Finnish author Antti Tuomainen’s Rabbit Factor Trilogy\, The Moose Paradox and The Beaver Theory. \nClick below to register.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/online-nordic-book-club-5/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240825T123148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T123148Z
UID:16974-1729900800-1730159999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: The Kuksa - Carving a Wooden Cup
DESCRIPTION:The kuksa is a carved wooden drinking vessel of Nordic origin. Alex Yerks instructs this course\, a great introduction to green woodworking as well as a unique opportunity to learn to safely use a large array of tools while developing techniques which bridge the gap between spoon and bowl carving. This class is open to beginners as well as experienced carvers ages 18 and up. \nClasses are 10 am-5 pm each day. \nClick below for details\, fee and registration.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-the-kuksa-carving-a-wooden-cup/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritge Center\, Hancock\, MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240309T162604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T162604Z
UID:16398-1729814400-1730073599@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:NH: Finn Funn Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Programs\, music\, food and tori celebrate Finnish American heritage.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/nh-finn-funn-weekend/
LOCATION:The Inn at East Hill Farm\, 460 Monadnock St\, Troy\, NH\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240730T131543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T131708Z
UID:16897-1729344600-1729351800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CA: Book Talk with Hanna Pylväinen
DESCRIPTION:Meet the author and FFN Lecturer of the Year\, who will read from her book\, talk about the process of researching and writing “The End of Drum-Time” and sign books. \n 
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ca-book-talk-with-hanna-pylvainen/
LOCATION:Finnish America Heritage Center Sonoma\, 197 Verano Ave\, Sonoma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecturer of the Year
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240602T110136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T110136Z
UID:16739-1728518400-1728604799@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Aleksis Kivi Day / Finnish Literature Day
DESCRIPTION:October 10 is the birthdate of Finland’s National Writer Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872). He wrote Seven Brothers\, the first novel in Finnish. \nLearn more at the link below. \nThis is also recognized as Finnish Literature Day.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/aleksis-kivi-day-finnish-literature-day/
LOCATION:MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240823T052046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T052046Z
UID:16956-1727740800-1727827199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Finland Call for Art
DESCRIPTION:October 1 is the deadline for submissions for a juried exhibition of contemporary\, folk and traditional arts and crafts by Finnish\, Finnish-American and Finnish-loving friends. The exhibit dates are November 21\, 2024-January 28\, 2025 at the Finlandia Art Gallery. \nClick Jotform link below for more information and submission form.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/friends-of-finland-call-for-art/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, Finnish American Heritage Center\, Hancock\, Michigan
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240817T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T174842Z
UID:16941-1727740800-1727827199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:DEADLINE TO ENTER: National Sauna Week Poster Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 1: Deadline to enter the 2nd National Sauna Week Poster Art Contest! National Sauna Week is February 16-22\, 2025. Click below for details on entering the Poster Art Contest; deadline is October 1.\nhttps://finlandiafoundation.org/sauna-poster-contest-2025/
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/deadline-to-enter-national-sauna-week-poster-art-contest/
LOCATION:MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240804T125728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T184938Z
UID:16912-1727740800-1727827199@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Application Deadline Lindfors Law Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Click here for information and application for this law scholarship
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/tx-kauneimmat-joululaulut-3/
LOCATION:FinlandiaFoundation.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240601T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T141706Z
UID:16667-1727517600-1727535600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Finnish Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy traditional and Finnish breakfast in celebration of Canterbury Old Home Days
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-finnish-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Finnish Hall – Canterbury\, Canterbury\, CT\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240309T163027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T163027Z
UID:16400-1727517600-1727535600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:CT: Pannukakku Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake and other goodies at this celebration of the community’s Canterbury Old Home Days.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/ct-pannukakku-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Sociey
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240825T123942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T123942Z
UID:16975-1727222400-1727567999@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:MI: Creative Uses for Discontinuous Brocade Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Brocade master Laura Foster Nelson\, whose work is in major museum collections\, leads this workshop on ways to use weft brocade to create shapes and images.\nOpen to weavers ages 18 and up who can independently wind a warp and dress a floor loom. \nClick below for details\, fee and registration. \nSessions are 10 am-4 pm daily.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/mi-creative-uses-for-discontinuous-brocade-weaving/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritge Center\, Hancock\, MI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T153119
CREATED:20240823T050400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T050400Z
UID:16952-1727006400-1727017200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:DC: Finnish Picnic
DESCRIPTION:The National Capital Chapter fall picnic includes sausages\, games\, fishing and Finnish yard sale. RSVP at link below.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/dc-finnish-picnic/
LOCATION:Lake Fairfax\, Reston\, VA
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