BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FinnSource - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:FinnSource X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.finnsource.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FinnSource REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T140000 DTSTAMP:20220920T235435Z CREATED:20220920T230022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T235435Z UID:12278-1664010000-1664028000@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:It's a Finnish Yard Sale! (Suomi kirppis!) DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 24\, 2022\n9 am – 2 pm\n4720 Park Ave. So.\nMinneapolis\, MN\nEverything on sale is donated by the Twin Cities Finnish community families. \nCome early for the best catch of Finnish and Nordic items! \n(Below is just a very small sampling of items that will be for sale.) \n \nProceeds will go to support the local Finnish activities\, and the creation of Finland House in the Twin Cities area. \nCash only\, please. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/its-a-finnish-yard-sale-suomi-kirppis/ LOCATION:Finnish Yard Sale\, 4720 Park Ave. So.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,FinnSource ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-yard-sale-sign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FinnSource":MAILTO:info@finnsource.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T210000 DTSTAMP:20220910T181149Z CREATED:20220909T140709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T181149Z UID:12236-1663095600-1663102800@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Finnish Band Kardemimmit Performs at the Cedar Cultural Center DESCRIPTION:Hei American Finnish community! Just wanted to let you know that my Finnish band Kardemimmit is touring in the States in Sept/Oct. Here’s your chance to come listen to the beautiful sounds of kantele and of course songs inspired by the Finnish tradition (sung in Finnish as well)! The states we visit this time are MN\, MI (UP)\, IA\, IN\, MA\, PA\, ND\, NY and DC. See schedule: kardemimmit.fi/concerts URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-band-kardemimmit-performs-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/ LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55454 CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Kardemimmit-Kantele.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000 DTSTAMP:20220705T192059Z CREATED:20220705T192059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T192059Z UID:11491-1662804000-1662829200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Nordic Music Festival DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Music Festival will be held at Victoria’s Lions Park on Saturday\, September 10\, 2022 from 10 to 5.\nTwo stages are back to enjoy Nordic music and dancing!\nMore details are coming! URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/nordic-music-festival-2/ LOCATION:Lions Park – Victoria\, 8339 Victoria Dr\, Victoria\, MN\, 55386\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Music,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nordicmusicfest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T130000 DTSTAMP:20220727T005248Z CREATED:20220722T181556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T005248Z UID:11606-1662804000-1662814800@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Finn Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your fall before activities\, events\, and Finnish language classes start by joining us for a day of food\, fun\, and games!\nSpecial musical guest: Steve Solkela’s Overpoplulated One Man Band! \nMölkky tournament! \nAll are welcome whether you are Finnish\, Finnish American or just love all things Finnish! Tervetuloa!\n  \n\nSteve Solkela’s Overpoplulated One Man Band\nSponsored by: URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-fun-day/ LOCATION:Lake Phalen Picnic Pavilion\, 1600 Phalen Dr.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Entertainment,Family Fun ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FINN-FUN-DAY-banner1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808 DTSTAMP:20220725T224729Z CREATED:20220610T183852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T224729Z UID:11288-1659661200-1659833999@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:St. Anthony VillageFest DESCRIPTION:St. Anthony VillageFest\nA St. Anthony Sister City (Salo\, Finland) Association Event \nTime: August 5-6\, 2022\nLocation: St. Anthony Village\, MN \nFriday\, August 5\, 2022\n4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Car Show – 2901 St. Anthony Blvd.\n7:00 p.m. – Parade \nSaturday\, August 6\, 2022\n11:00 a.m. – 1⁄4 mile Tot Trot for Kids – High School Track\n11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Inflatables\, Games & Food Booths\n12:00 p.m. – Beer Tent Opens\n12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Kids’ Show “The Pulse” Fun and Prizes\n12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Silent Auction\n12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Vendor / Craft Fair\n12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Petting Zoo\n1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Punt\, Pass and Kick\n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Bingo – Central Park Pavilion\n2:00 p.m. – Bags Tournament\n2:00 p.m. – Medallion Hunt\n2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Music by “UnderGroove”\n4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – New Villager Mixer\n5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Meat Raffle\n7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. – Teen Headquarters\n7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Music by “Electric Party Authority”\n9:45 p.m. Fireworks \nInformation: https://stanthonyvillagefest.com/ URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-anthony-village-fest-parade/ LOCATION:St. Anthony Village\, St. Anthony Village\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/st-anthony-villagefest-2022-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220717T170000 DTSTAMP:20220620T164700Z CREATED:20220620T164700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T164700Z UID:11333-1658062800-1658077200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Come visit the Kuopio\, Finland - Minneapolis Sister City booth at the Sister City Day DESCRIPTION:Meet Minneapolis\, in partnership with the City of Minneapolis\, is pleased to announce the Minneapolis Sister Cities Day\, Sunday\, July 17 at Nicollet Island Pavilion from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. \nMinneapolis is the Sister City for Kuopio\, Finland since 1972. Once again\, the event is free to the public with the purpose of furthering cultural understanding and greater awareness through entertainment\, activities\, and information about each of the 12 Minneapolis Sister Cities. \nFor more information\,\nvisit https://www.minneapolis.org/about-us/sister-cities/sister-cities-day or\nBill Deef\, Billd@minneapolis.org URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/come-visit-the-kuopio-finland-minneapolis-sister-city-booth-at-the-sister-city-day/ LOCATION:Nicollet Island Pavilion\, 40 Power Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,History,Outdoors,Parents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Suomen_lippu_2016-05-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T150000 DTSTAMP:20220705T184738Z CREATED:20220705T184738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T184738Z UID:11486-1657375200-1657378800@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Laulu Aika Celebrates Karl Oscar Days! DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy an afternoon concert and dance (on the lawn) in celebration of Karl Oscar days under the shade of the Swedish apple tree. Bring a lawn chair\, a beverage and the family! URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laulu-aika-celebrates-karl-oscar-days/ LOCATION:Ki Chi Saga County Park\, 29101 Glader Blvd\, Lindstrom\, MN\, 55045\, United States CATEGORIES:Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/laulaaika.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laulu Aika":MAILTO:rauli@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T140000 DTSTAMP:20220527T165939Z CREATED:20220527T165939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T165939Z UID:11187-1656237600-1656252000@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:SISU Environmental School Midsummer Bonfire DESCRIPTION:SES will be hosting a Midsummer Bonfire at Crosby Farm Regional Park in St. Paul\, MN\nSunday\, June 26\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/sisu-environmental-school-midsummer-bonfire/ LOCATION:Crosby Farm Regional Park\, 2595 Crosby Farm Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Family Fun,Food,Outdoors,Parents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SisuSchool.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sisu Environmental School":MAILTO:preglerelizabeth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T150000 DTSTAMP:20220528T030350Z CREATED:20220525T182755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T030350Z UID:11176-1656154800-1656169200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Juhannus: Finnish Midsummer Festival DESCRIPTION:Finlandia Foundation Northland Chapter’s hosts a Finnish Midsummer Festival\nLittle Grand Lake in Saginaw\, MN on Saturday June 25 from 11am to 3pm \nThis is a free\, family friendly\, alcohol-free event. Coffee\, pulla\, and sima will be available and people may roast their own hot dogs or sausages over the campfire. A grill trailer selling food will be on site.\nYou need no connection to Finland or Finnish people. Everyone is encouraged to attend. \nActivities include Finnish Music\, Games\, Mölkky Tournament\, Vihta Making\, Sauna\, Swimming\, Campfire URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/juhannus-finnish-midsummer-festival/ LOCATION:Little Grand Lake\, 7059 Saginaw Road\, Saginaw\, MN\, 55779\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Everything,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Food,Music,Outdoors,Parents,Sauna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Juhannes-festival-Duluth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T140000 DTSTAMP:20220528T033526Z CREATED:20220528T032924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T033526Z UID:11195-1654945200-1654956000@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Midsummer Festival Picnic DESCRIPTION:Do you recall the last time you saw Finn Hall and/or Kisarit Dancers perform? FACA records show that both\ngroups entertained us at their Laskiainen Program back on February 21\, 2020! Well\, we have great news. Finn\nHall and Kisarit Finnish American Folk Dancers will be part of our Midsummer Festival\, June 11\, 2022. A picnic\nlunch will be served while we enjoy good music and watch Kisarit dancers welcome children to learn folk dance\nsteps (maybe a few adults could learn\, too?) \nPlease join us and share a summer day outdoors at Como Park from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.\nLocation: Hamline Ave. and Midway Parkway\, West Picnic Grounds\, Shelter 50.\nAll are welcome and we look forward to greeting old friends and meeting new friends URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/midsummer-festival-picnic/ LOCATION:Como Park\, Shelter 50\, West Picnic Grounds\, Shelter 50 CATEGORIES:Children,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Food,Music,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FACA-large.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACA - Finnish American Cultural Activities":MAILTO:pamela.rahkola@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T180000 DTSTAMP:20220527T181929Z CREATED:20220426T201413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T181929Z UID:11023-1654279200-1654279200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:A visit from the Ambassador and farewell to Osmo DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Friday\, June 3\, for a special evening of Greetings and Farewells at Orchestra Hall.\n6 to 7:30 pm\, Target Atrium:\nNote: Due to the current situation in Europe and Finland’s discussions concerning admission into NATO\, Ambassador Mikko Hautala is unable to come to Minneapolis as planned. In his place\, Ambassador Mika Koskinen\, Consul General in New York\, will participate in the events of June 3. The New York Consulate has jurisdiction over 36 states\, inclusive of Minnesota\, as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He looks forward to coming to Minnesota to meet our Finnish/Finnish American community and to celebrate Osmo Vänskä’s leadership with the Minnesota Orchestra. \nMeet Ambassador Mika Koskinen\, Consul General in New York \nJoin our gathering with Twin Cities strength as we showcase our Finnish and Finnish-American organizations\n • Meet and chat with Minnesota Trade Office staff\n • Wander the showcase tables of Twin Cities Finnish organizations\, interests\, and programs \nJoin the farewell to Osmo Vänskä\n • Enjoy a special flashmob musical surprise \nLight hors d’oeuvres and cash bar are available. There is no cost for this gathering\, but you must register at Eventbrite. The deadline for registration has been extended to noon\, Friday\, May 27. If after this date you wish to register\, email Betsey Norgard at bjnorgard@gmail.com. \nLight hors d’oeuvres and cash bar are available. Sponsored by Honorary Consul Elaine M. Kumpula\, Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities\, and FinnFest USA.\nThere is no cost for this gathering\, but you must register at Eventbrite. \nSponsored by the Minnesota Trade Office and hosted by Honorary Consul Elaine M. Kumpula\, Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities\, and FinnFest USA. \n8 pm\, Concert Hall:\nEnjoy the concert with discounted tickets for Maestro Vänskä’s last program of Finnish music. The orchestra performs the world premiere of the late Jaakko Kuusisto’s final work.\nThe program also features Concertmaster Erin Keefe\, violin\, and Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen. Members of Jaakko Kuusisto’s family will also be present. \nLearn more about the program and buy your tickets online. Enter the code FINLANDIA20 to receive a discount for price groups 3-5. Don’t wait to buy tickets—they are selling fast! For additional information and questions\, contact FinnSource. \nThe June 3 concert will be broadcast live on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)\, as well as livestreamed on the Minnesota Orchestra website\, and will be available at no cost through Monday\, June 13. It will also be broadcast live on Classical Minnesota Public Radio. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/a-visit-from-the-ambassador-and-farewell-to-osmo/ LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Music,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Osmo-Vanska.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220530 DTSTAMP:20220330T203412Z CREATED:20220330T203412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T203412Z UID:10816-1653181200-1653785999@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Salolampi Spring Adult Week DESCRIPTION:Hei kaikki! In 2022\, there will be no Fall adult week\, so please join us for our spring adult week\, Sunday to Saturday\, May 22-28\, 2022. \nAll 3 teachers teach or have taught Finnish at a university:\nTiina Watts–Brigham Young University\nDaniel K. Haataja–University of Minnesota\nSirpa Tuomainen–University of California\, Berkeley \nWe will also have daily cultural presentations\, craft instruction by Susan Harstad\, dancing and music with Ralph Tuttila and Jaana Tuttila\, as well as singing\, games\, movies\, conversation\, shopping in the kioski\, Nordic stick-walking\, mölkky\, kyykkä\, and other Finnish sports\, sauna\, and of course\, plenty of delicious Finnish food. \nEmail tiinawatts@gmail.com for more info.\nRegister here: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/\nTervetuloa oppimaan suomea! URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/salolampi-spring-adult-week/ LOCATION:Salolampi Language Village\, 10915 Ojutkangastie N.E.\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Food,History,Outdoors,Parents,Sauna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SalolampiLogo.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Salolampi":MAILTO:info@salolampi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220520T210000 DTSTAMP:20220426T194015Z CREATED:20220422T182749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T194015Z UID:10988-1653073200-1653080400@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:FACA Features Diana Jarvi In Concert DESCRIPTION:FACA presents Diane Jarvi\, singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, kantele player\, and poet\, as she will be performing at FACA’s first In-Person program in a very long time!\nDiane Jarvi has been a performer of folk and world music in addition to her own compositions for thirty years. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/faca-features-diana-jarvi-in-concert/ LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/diane-jarvi-hr3154.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="FACA - Finnish American Cultural Activities":MAILTO:pamela.rahkola@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T150000 DTSTAMP:20220426T200733Z CREATED:20220426T194638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T200733Z UID:11018-1652526000-1652540400@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:"Out in the Open" House with SES DESCRIPTION:Join the Sisu Crew at Highland Park to plant sunflowers that you can bring home just in time for Spring! URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/out-in-the-open-house-with-ses/ LOCATION:Highland Park\, 1227 Montreal Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Education,Family Fun,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sisu-Environmental-School.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sisu Environmental School":MAILTO:preglerelizabeth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T110000 DTSTAMP:20220330T201921Z CREATED:20220330T201921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T201921Z UID:10806-1652349600-1652353200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Finn Hall Band Concert DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Laulu Aika & Dennis Halme \nJoin us at Burnhaven Library located in Burnsville\, MN. \nDakota County library events Health and Safety Guidelines:\n*These are subject to change at any time* \nWe no longer require masks or physical distancing on the part of staff\, presenters\, or participants.\nWe encourage regular hand washing/use of sanitizer.\nStay at home if sick with symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed or is suspected to have COVID-19. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finn-hall-band-concert/ LOCATION:Burnhaven Library\, 1101 County Rd 42 W\, Burnsville\, MN\, 55306\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Folk Dance,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FinnHall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T210000 DTSTAMP:20220422T181635Z CREATED:20220422T181635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T181635Z UID:10984-1651946400-1651957200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:PasiCats in Concert DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a musical journey through Finland’s independence.\nA century of songs from Olavi Virta to J. Karjalainen. \nKaleva Hall\, 125 3rd St. N\, Virginia\, MN\nTickets $10 (at the door) URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/pasicats-in-concert/ LOCATION:Historic Kaleva Hall 125 3rd St N Virginia\, MN 55710\, Historic Kaleva Hall 125 3rd St N\, Virginia\, MN\, 55710\, United States CATEGORIES:Dancing,Entertainment,Family Fun,Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PasiCats01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220313T160000 DTSTAMP:20220227T125204Z CREATED:20220227T125204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T125204Z UID:10463-1647172800-1647187200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:16th Annual NorthEastern Mojakka Cook-Off DESCRIPTION:March 13\nSunday\, 12:00 PM to 4:30 pm\nHistoric NorthEastern Hotel on Dunlap Island in Cloquet\, MN \nTaste 10-20 Finnish Mojakka soups (beef\, chicken\, fish or vegetable).\nPick up entry forms at the hotel. Vote for People’s Choice. \nAwards presented at 4:00 pm. \nThis is a fundraiser to support Carlton County Historical Society. \n$9 donation at the door day of the event.\nIf purchased in advance\, tickets are $8.\nNo fee to enter the contest. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/16th-annual-northeastern-mojakka-cook-off/ LOCATION:Historic Northeastern Hotel\, 115 St Louis Ave\, Cloquet\, MN\, 55720\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mojakka-cook-off.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carlton County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@carltoncountyhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T150000 DTSTAMP:20220220T021102Z CREATED:20220205T120506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T021102Z UID:10185-1645876800-1645887600@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Laskiainen Celebration DESCRIPTION:This year\, FACA and Suomikoulu together with FFTC/FinnSource invites you to our 2nd annual Laskiainen event at the Como Park Fire Pits near the Como Zoo. \nWe hope you can join us for this fun “Bring-Your-Own” winter picnic and sledding get-together! \nA traditional laskiainen meal consists of hernekeitto (pea soup) and laskiaispulla. Of course\, one can’t go wrong with makkara roasted over an open fire! \nThe organizers will provide coffee and laskiaispulla – free will donations are appreciated. \nOther things to bring: sleds\, picnic chairs and blankets\, skis\, masks\, and your Finnish SISU! \nEveryone is invited\, whether Suomalainen\, American Finn\, or just interested in the Finnish culture. \nMake sure to dress in layers\, layers\, layers! Nähdään! \nRSVP here: Laskiainen 2022 URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laskiainen-celebration/ LOCATION:Como Park (Fire pits)\, 1340 Como Ave.\, St Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/como-fire-pits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228 DTSTAMP:20220220T020713Z CREATED:20211221T001321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220220T020713Z UID:9853-1645318800-1645923599@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:First Annual National Sauna Week DESCRIPTION:Sauna is the most known Finnish word in the U.S.\, within and outside of the Finnish-American community.\nFinlandia Foundation has declared the last week of February “National Sauna Week”\, to build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture\, with activities\, online programming and a wealth of information. While many people have experienced sauna at hotels\, spas and gyms\, in the time of COVID-19\, home saunas have become popular additions. Finlandia Foundation National believes that saunas need to be celebrated! \nThe very first National Sauna Week will build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture. Finlandia Foundation National is developing a week full of information about the history\, types\, and benefits of sauna; fun facts\, games\, quizzes\, etc.; links to sauna resources; and a week-long social media campaign with sauna info tips\, photos\, songs\, and fun facts\, and importantly\, how to pronounce “sauna.” \nGo to FinlandiaFoundation.org for information and details. Watch for local activities and programs on the FinnSource calendar and on the FACA FB page. \nYOU CAN HELP the North American Sauna Society with a brief questionnaire to learn about sauna habits and identify quality public saunas across the U.S. and Canada. CLICK HERE to participate. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/national-sauna-week/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sauna-thumb2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T170000 DTSTAMP:20220123T114700Z CREATED:20220123T114700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T114700Z UID:9948-1644048000-1644080400@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Sami National Day—virtual celebration DESCRIPTION:February 5\, 2022 11 am CST\nVirtual celebration of Sami National Day \nSponsored by the Finland Foundation Northland and the National Sami Cultural Center of North America\, Duluth MN URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/sami-national-day-virtual-celebration/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,History,Online,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sami22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220208 DTSTAMP:20211218T082400Z CREATED:20211218T082332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T082400Z UID:9737-1643936400-1644195599@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis’ Iconic Celebration of Winter\nThe City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a two-day festival that includes the Luminary Loppet (at Lake of the Isles\, Minneapolis)\, which is the most magical night of winter; a variety of point-to-point Cross-Country Ski\, Fat-Tire Bike\, Skijor\, and Snowshoe events\, both competitive races and recreational touring events through Theodore Wirth Park (Golden Valley) and Lake Bde Maka Ska (Minneapolis); and a number of unique events\, such as the Captain Ken’s Kubb Tournament – plus much more. \n2020 Loppet Festival Saturday Morning Classic Ski Starts at Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles.\nGrowing from a once humble cross-country ski race in 2003\, the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival has come to be the staple event of winter in the North. \nFor individual Loppet Winter Festival event information\, visit the Loppet Foundation website. URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/city-of-lakes-loppet-winter-festival/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/loppet-city-of-lakes-festival-badge.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Loppet Foundation":MAILTO:info@loppet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211225T150000 DTSTAMP:20211123T041434Z CREATED:20211123T041148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T041434Z UID:9692-1640440800-1640444400@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Finnish Christmas Day Worship Service DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a Finnish Christmas Day Worship Service from the Church of Finland in the U.S. \nPlease join us by Zoom using the following information \nClick this Zoom Link to start the session from your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84453202583?pwd=MGVkU3VaYTlhOTlIcFRaNGYzUURjUT09 \nOr\, you can type this information into your Zoom program on your computer or mobile device if you already have zoom installed. \nMeeting ID: 844 5320 2583\nPasscode: 840729 \nOnly have a phone available? You can listen by calling into the correct number for your time zone listed below\nStep 1) Dial by your location\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\nStep 2) Enter this meeting’s information\nMeeting ID: 844 5320 2583\nPasscode: 840729 \nFind your local number:https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb6qYId2E URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-christmas-day-worship-service/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun,Finnish Language,Religion,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kyrka-yksi.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T140000 DTSTAMP:20211121T175843Z CREATED:20211121T043215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T175843Z UID:9673-1639231200-1639231200@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Kauneimmat Joululaulut DESCRIPTION:Join the Finnish community at Kauneimmat Joululaulut\, singing Finland’s favorite Christmas songs\, old and new\, in Finnish and English\, in the same program that takes place in churches across Finland during December. \nFeaturing Ameriikan Poijat\, Jonathan Rundman\, and a Suomi Finland 100 Chorus Ensemble. Available for sale will be Ameriikan Poijat’s new Christmas album and Jonathan Rundman’s new book\, Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod. An offering will be taken\, directed to the Finnish Mission Society’s support to programs of education\, health\, and security for children in developing countries around the world. \nFor the safety of all\, everyone who is fully vaccinated is welcome. Seating will be limited in the church due to COVID protocols and masks are required. The doors will not open before 1:30 pm. For further information\, email Betsey Norgard at bjnorgard@gmail.com. \n____________________________________________________________________________ \nVirtual Joulu: Magical Finnish Christmas 2020\nEnjoy again this year the music\, stories\, and Christmas traditions presented by the Twin Cities Finnish Community on Virtual Joulu: Magical Finnish Christmas 2020.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agn2U5qG78U&t=59s URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kauneimmat-joululaulut/ LOCATION:St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 1660 County Road B\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family Fun,Finnish Language,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/KJL-2021-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T180000 DTSTAMP:20211024T210742Z CREATED:20211024T210742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T210742Z UID:9462-1638631800-1638640800@www.finnsource.org SUMMARY:Pikkujoulu 2021: Cokato Finnish American Historical Society DESCRIPTION:The Cokato Finnish American Historical Society holds its annual Pikkujoulu on Saturday\, December 4\, 2021.\nCandle lighting at the Cokato Finnish Cemetery beings at 3:30 p.m.\, followed by a potluck (with Finnish coffee\, of course) at the Cokato Township Hall at 4 p.m. \nEveryone is welcome! URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/pikkujoulu-2021-cokato-finnish-american-historical-society/ LOCATION:Temperance Corner\, US Highway 12 and County Road 3\, Cokato\, MN CATEGORIES:Family Fun,History,Religion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finnsource.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/finnamhs2020.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cokato Finnish American Historical Society":MAILTO:SKESKEY@HOTMAIL.COM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR