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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Finnish Language,Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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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
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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/
LOCATION:Hopkins (MN) High School\, 2400 Royals Drive\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dancing,Education,Finnish culture,In Person
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