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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Why did the Finns come to Copper Country?
DESCRIPTION:10 A.M. | Wiljanen Community Hall\, FAHC  \nThis exhibit will focus on the timeline and reasons for Finnish immigration to the Copper Country and explore themes of family\, occupation\, recreation\, and education\, as well as social\, political\, and religious movements among Finnish immigrants and their descendants. \nCurated by Joanna Chopp\, Archivist.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/exhibit-opening-why-did-the-finns-come-to-copper-country/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T173000
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UID:18062-1754323200-1754328600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:"Phantom Finn" Discussion and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Meet sports historian and author Kalle Virtapohja\, Phd. along with Jari Salonen\, CEO of Paavo Nurmi Games\, as they discuss the history of Paavo Nurmi & how the world’s greatest runner bridged Finland and America.\nNurmi\, the olympian also known as the “Flying Finn\,” dominated distance running in the 1920s. Nurmi set 22 official world records at distances between 1\,500 metres and 20 kilometres\, and won nine gold and three silver medals in his 12 events in the Summer Olympic Games.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/phantom-finn-discussion-and-book-signing/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T193000
DTSTAMP:20250804T130038Z
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UID:18050-1754332200-1754335800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Kivajat Dancers Performance & Michigan Heritage Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a performance by Hancock’s Kivajat Finnish American Folk Dancers\, a children’s folk dancing group that has been active in the Keweenaw for over 20 years. The group’s founder and leader\, Kay Seppala\, is a 2025 Michigan Heritage Awardee and a representative from the Michigan Traditional Arts Program will be on site to bestow the award during the event. \nThe Michigan Heritage Awards honor individuals who continue their family and community folk traditions with excellence through practice and teaching\, or individuals who are recognized as outstanding community leaders in the maintenance\, documentation\, or presentation of traditional arts. \nAdmission is free. Donations welcome\, no registration required.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/kivajat-dancers-performance-michigan-heritage-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T120000
DTSTAMP:20250805T130748Z
CREATED:20250710T075915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T130748Z
UID:18051-1754388000-1754395200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish American Folk School Workshops
DESCRIPTION:10 A.M. – 12 P.M. | Folk School Studios (Skyline Commons\, 200 Michigan St.) \nNordic Birch Stars | Lastu Koriste | Needle Felting | Intro to Jouhikko \nSample a short workshop at the Finnish American Folk School. Learn a new skill\, and go home with a hand made souvenir! Public registration opens July 15. Workshop descriptions will be posted on Folk School website. \nAdmission is $20 per person. Pre-registration required\, choir members get first registration opportunity.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-american-folk-school-workshops/
LOCATION:Skyline Commons\, 200 Michigan St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T150000
DTSTAMP:20250805T130749Z
CREATED:20250710T075915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T130749Z
UID:18052-1754402400-1754406000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Language Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Interested in practicing your Finnish language skills in a low-stakes\, casual environment? Would you like to be introduced to the basics? Tervetuloa mukaan!  \nOpen to all levels of Finnish speakers and learners. Practice pronunciation\, vocabulary\, basic grammar and more! Complementary coffee available  \n(To be relocated next door to Community Hall in the Finnish American Heritage Center if we have a large group.)  \nQuestions? Reach out to nate.fix@finlandiafoundation.org
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-language-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:North Wind Books\, 437 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T201500
DTSTAMP:20250805T114457Z
CREATED:20250707T065902Z
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UID:18032-1754418600-1754424900@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:FSU Community Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra invites all to their open rehearsals under the Pavilion. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music in a beautiful setting! Free. Rehearsals will be canceled if temperatures are above 90 or below 62\, or if there is lightning.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/fsu-community-orchestra-4/
LOCATION:Finnish Center of Saima Park\, 67 Scott Rd\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20250805T130749Z
CREATED:20250710T075915Z
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UID:18053-1754420400-1754424000@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish International Choir Concert: Songs and Stories of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:7 P.M. | Finnish American Heritage Center \nSongs and Stories of the Heart. If you missed them at FinnFest\, or you can’t get enough of them\, join us at the Finnish American Heritage Center for a touching evening concert. \nPlay My Kantele\, Beneath the Northern Star\, farewell  \nAdmission: Suggested donation $20. Tickets available at the door.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-international-choir-concert-songs-and-stories-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T190000
DTSTAMP:20250806T131453Z
CREATED:20250710T075915Z
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UID:18054-1754503200-1754506800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish International Choir Concert: Community Singalong
DESCRIPTION:6 P.M. | Finnish American Heritage Center \nThe Finnish International Choir will join forces with several Copper Country-based groups and individuals to host this community singalong. Come by and take part in the tradition of music\, one of our most prized pieces of Finnish and Finnish-American culture. \nAdmission: Donations welcome\, no registration required
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-international-choir-concert-community-singalong/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000
DTSTAMP:20250812T132941Z
CREATED:20250710T075915Z
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UID:18055-1755007200-1755010800@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Language Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Interested in practicing your Finnish language skills in a low-stakes\, casual environment? Would you like to be introduced to the basics? Tervetuloa mukaan!  \nOpen to all levels of Finnish speakers and learners. Practice pronunciation\, vocabulary\, basic grammar and more! Complementary coffee available  \n(To be relocated next door to Community Hall in the Finnish American Heritage Center if we have a large group.)  \nQuestions? Reach out to nate.fix@finlandiafoundation.org
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-language-coffee-hour-2/
LOCATION:North Wind Books\, 437 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T201500
DTSTAMP:20250812T123300Z
CREATED:20250707T065902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123300Z
UID:18033-1755023400-1755029700@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:FSU Community Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra invites all to their open rehearsals under the Pavilion. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music in a beautiful setting! Free. Rehearsals will be canceled if temperatures are above 90 or below 62\, or if there is lightning.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/fsu-community-orchestra-5/
LOCATION:Finnish Center of Saima Park\, 67 Scott Rd\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T150000
DTSTAMP:20250819T144525Z
CREATED:20250710T075916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T144525Z
UID:18056-1755612000-1755615600@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Language Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Interested in practicing your Finnish language skills in a low-stakes\, casual environment? Would you like to be introduced to the basics? Tervetuloa mukaan!  \nOpen to all levels of Finnish speakers and learners. Practice pronunciation\, vocabulary\, basic grammar and more! Complementary coffee available  \n(To be relocated next door to Community Hall in the Finnish American Heritage Center if we have a large group.)  \nQuestions? Reach out to nate.fix@finlandiafoundation.org
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-language-coffee-hour-3/
LOCATION:North Wind Books\, 437 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTSTAMP:20250822T140415Z
CREATED:20250707T065903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T140415Z
UID:18034-1755936000-1755943200@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Pannukakku Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Delicious  Finnish oven pancake (top with maple syrup or strawberries!)\, bacon\, sausage\, fruit\, juice\, Finnish coffee bread\, coffee/tea/cocoa. $13 or 2/$25. Loaves of pulla for sale. Vendors of honeybee products\, arts & crafts.
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/pannukakku-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Finnish Center of Saima Park\, 67 Scott Rd\, Fitchburg\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20250826T153031Z
CREATED:20250710T075916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153031Z
UID:18057-1756216800-1756220400@finlandiafoundation.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Language Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Interested in practicing your Finnish language skills in a low-stakes\, casual environment? Would you like to be introduced to the basics? Tervetuloa mukaan!  \nOpen to all levels of Finnish speakers and learners. Practice pronunciation\, vocabulary\, basic grammar and more! Complementary coffee available  \n(To be relocated next door to Community Hall in the Finnish American Heritage Center if we have a large group.)  \nQuestions? Reach out to nate.fix@finlandiafoundation.org
URL:https://finlandiafoundation.org/event/finnish-language-coffee-hour-4/
LOCATION:North Wind Books\, 437 Quincy St\, Hancock\, MI\, United States
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