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SUMMARY:Finnish Genealogy Group (Oct.)
DESCRIPTION:Our presentation topic this month is “Oral Histories”. The presenter is Mirva Johnson\, who holds a PhD in Scandinavian Studies–Folklore from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her work is within and intersecting the fields of public folklore\, linguistics\, history\, and cultural studies as they relate to heritage languages\, their speakers and descendants. \nThis meeting will be held on Zoom. If you would like to sample a meeting\, please contact the group via our email info@fggmn.org.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-genealogy-group-oct/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,Genealogy
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SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T194500
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SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T174500
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SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
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SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
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SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T194500
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SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
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SUMMARY:ASI: Intro to Finnish
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 4\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nZoom \n$20 – $25 \nAre you curious about the Finnish language but not ready yet to commit to a multi-date class? Are you looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Finland? \nThis two-hour introductory workshop is the perfect way to get a feel for Finnish\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic conversation. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intro-to-finnish-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
UID:10003367-1746029700-1746035100@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225840Z
UID:10003357-1745950500-1745955900@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250223T005901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T075401Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic/Scandinavian Basic Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays during April\, 2025\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nHopkins High School\nHopkins\, MN \n$50 pp\n \nAre you interested in Nordic/Scandinavian dancing? Do you want to learn a new style of dance? \nCome and Dance!! \nCome join the Kisarit Finnish-American Folk Dancers of the Twin Cities for a 4-week session of evening dance instructions each Thursday in April\, 2025\, at Hopkins High School. \nKisarit Finnish-American Folkdancers will be offering Finnish basic dance lessons as part of the Community Ed. Adult Enrichment program of the Hopkins High School. We will be teaching basic Finnish dance steps such as the waltz\, jenkka (schottische)\, humppa\, masurkka and some mixers and simple dances. Classes will be held on Thursdays April 3\,10\,17\,24-2025 from 7-8pm. Cost is $50 per attendee. \nTo have a better dance experience\, please try to wear comfortable clothing and smoothed-soled shoes (sneakers not recommended).\nPeople interested can register for the classes by going to the Hopkins Community Education website  or call 952.988.4070 for help & information. \nRegister early as attendance will be limited to 12 attendees.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kisarit-finnish-american-folk-dancing-classes/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Hopkins (MN) High School\, 2400 Royals Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Finnish culture,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kisarit2017-FoN-Meri-2-800.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
UID:10003366-1745424900-1745430300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225840Z
UID:10003356-1745345700-1745351100@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250223T005901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T075401Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic/Scandinavian Basic Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays during April\, 2025\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nHopkins High School\nHopkins\, MN \n$50 pp\n \nAre you interested in Nordic/Scandinavian dancing? Do you want to learn a new style of dance? \nCome and Dance!! \nCome join the Kisarit Finnish-American Folk Dancers of the Twin Cities for a 4-week session of evening dance instructions each Thursday in April\, 2025\, at Hopkins High School. \nKisarit Finnish-American Folkdancers will be offering Finnish basic dance lessons as part of the Community Ed. Adult Enrichment program of the Hopkins High School. We will be teaching basic Finnish dance steps such as the waltz\, jenkka (schottische)\, humppa\, masurkka and some mixers and simple dances. Classes will be held on Thursdays April 3\,10\,17\,24-2025 from 7-8pm. Cost is $50 per attendee. \nTo have a better dance experience\, please try to wear comfortable clothing and smoothed-soled shoes (sneakers not recommended).\nPeople interested can register for the classes by going to the Hopkins Community Education website  or call 952.988.4070 for help & information. \nRegister early as attendance will be limited to 12 attendees.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kisarit-finnish-american-folk-dancing-classes/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Hopkins (MN) High School\, 2400 Royals Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Finnish culture,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kisarit2017-FoN-Meri-2-800.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
UID:10003365-1744820100-1744825500@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225840Z
UID:10003355-1744740900-1744746300@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250223T005901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T075401Z
UID:10003345-1744311600-1744315200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic/Scandinavian Basic Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays during April\, 2025\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nHopkins High School\nHopkins\, MN \n$50 pp\n \nAre you interested in Nordic/Scandinavian dancing? Do you want to learn a new style of dance? \nCome and Dance!! \nCome join the Kisarit Finnish-American Folk Dancers of the Twin Cities for a 4-week session of evening dance instructions each Thursday in April\, 2025\, at Hopkins High School. \nKisarit Finnish-American Folkdancers will be offering Finnish basic dance lessons as part of the Community Ed. Adult Enrichment program of the Hopkins High School. We will be teaching basic Finnish dance steps such as the waltz\, jenkka (schottische)\, humppa\, masurkka and some mixers and simple dances. Classes will be held on Thursdays April 3\,10\,17\,24-2025 from 7-8pm. Cost is $50 per attendee. \nTo have a better dance experience\, please try to wear comfortable clothing and smoothed-soled shoes (sneakers not recommended).\nPeople interested can register for the classes by going to the Hopkins Community Education website  or call 952.988.4070 for help & information. \nRegister early as attendance will be limited to 12 attendees.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kisarit-finnish-american-folk-dancing-classes/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Hopkins (MN) High School\, 2400 Royals Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Finnish culture,In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kisarit2017-FoN-Meri-2-800.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
UID:10003364-1744215300-1744220700@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225840Z
UID:10003354-1744136100-1744141500@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250223T005901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T075401Z
UID:10003344-1743706800-1743710400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Nordic/Scandinavian Basic Dance Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays during April\, 2025\n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nHopkins High School\nHopkins\, MN \n$50 pp\n \nAre you interested in Nordic/Scandinavian dancing? Do you want to learn a new style of dance? \nCome and Dance!! \nCome join the Kisarit Finnish-American Folk Dancers of the Twin Cities for a 4-week session of evening dance instructions each Thursday in April\, 2025\, at Hopkins High School. \nKisarit Finnish-American Folkdancers will be offering Finnish basic dance lessons as part of the Community Ed. Adult Enrichment program of the Hopkins High School. We will be teaching basic Finnish dance steps such as the waltz\, jenkka (schottische)\, humppa\, masurkka and some mixers and simple dances. Classes will be held on Thursdays April 3\,10\,17\,24-2025 from 7-8pm. Cost is $50 per attendee. \nTo have a better dance experience\, please try to wear comfortable clothing and smoothed-soled shoes (sneakers not recommended).\nPeople interested can register for the classes by going to the Hopkins Community Education website  or call 952.988.4070 for help & information. \nRegister early as attendance will be limited to 12 attendees.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kisarit-finnish-american-folk-dancing-classes/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Hopkins (MN) High School\, 2400 Royals Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Finnish culture,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250311T003106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T151515Z
UID:10003350-1743672600-1743678000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Finland: Why It's Considered the Happiest Place to Live
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 3\n9:30 am – 11:00 am\nThompson Park Activity Center\nWest St. Paul\, MN \n$5.00 \nUncover why Finland consistently ranks as the happiest place on earth! Discover the unique cultural\, environmental and social factors that contribute to Finland’s world-renowned quality of life. Learn how you can bring some of these practices into your own life for greater happiness. \nPresenter:\nKarina Horsti\nVisiting Professor\nU of M Dept of Communication & Global Studies
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finland-why-its-considered-the-happiest-place-to-live/
LOCATION:Thompson Park Activity Center\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish culture,In Person,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/happy-finns-800.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250131T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T185903Z
UID:10003286-1743616800-1743622200@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Immersion Finnish (Suomi-Koulu)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nFebruary 19 – April 2\n6:00 – 7:30 pm\n$140\nZoom \nContinue the ‘book club’ theme this spring\, this time exploring classic women’s literature while building grammar. Taught by Lily Obeda. \nRegistration will close end of day on February 14th.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/immersion-finnish-suomi-koulu/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Suomi-logo-400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
UID:10003363-1743610500-1743615900@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225840Z
UID:10003353-1743531300-1743536700@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250131T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T184805Z
UID:10003279-1743530400-1743535800@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Finnish (Suomi-Koulu)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\nFebruary 18 – April 1\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n$140\nZoom \nLearn practical phrases and basic grammar to help you get around town\, whether you’re planning a trip to Finland or spending time with Finnish friends. Taught by Les Holmes. \nRegistration will close end of day on February 14th.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/beginning-finnish-suomi-koulu/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Suomi-logo-400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250131T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T185903Z
UID:10003285-1743012000-1743017400@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Immersion Finnish (Suomi-Koulu)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nFebruary 19 – April 2\n6:00 – 7:30 pm\n$140\nZoom \nContinue the ‘book club’ theme this spring\, this time exploring classic women’s literature while building grammar. Taught by Lily Obeda. \nRegistration will close end of day on February 14th.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/immersion-finnish-suomi-koulu/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Suomi-logo-400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T174500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T230355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T230355Z
UID:10003362-1743005700-1743011100@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI Beginning II Finnish (Weds.)
DESCRIPTION:Weds.\, March 26 – May 21\, 2025\n4:15 pm – 5:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-beginning-ii-finnish-weds-2/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250318T225840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225840Z
UID:10003352-1742926500-1742931900@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:ASI: Intermediate I Finnish (Tues.)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 25 – May 20\, 2025\n6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\nZoom \n$135 – $145 \nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. \nThis class meets virtually. \nASI’s nine-week language class terms begin in January\, March and September each year. Within each term\, ASI offers a range of weekly\, 90-minute classes that are textbook based\, literature based or conversation based. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/asi-intermediate-i-finnish-tues/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/asi-finnish-language-classes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250131T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T184805Z
UID:10003278-1742925600-1742931000@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Finnish (Suomi-Koulu)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\nFebruary 18 – April 1\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n$140\nZoom \nLearn practical phrases and basic grammar to help you get around town\, whether you’re planning a trip to Finland or spending time with Finnish friends. Taught by Les Holmes. \nRegistration will close end of day on February 14th.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/beginning-finnish-suomi-koulu/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Suomi-logo-400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T180445
CREATED:20250131T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T185903Z
UID:10003284-1742407200-1742412600@www.finnsource.org
SUMMARY:Immersion Finnish (Suomi-Koulu)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nFebruary 19 – April 2\n6:00 – 7:30 pm\n$140\nZoom \nContinue the ‘book club’ theme this spring\, this time exploring classic women’s literature while building grammar. Taught by Lily Obeda. \nRegistration will close end of day on February 14th.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/immersion-finnish-suomi-koulu/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Suomi-logo-400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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