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Laskiainen 2023

We hope you can join us for the annual Laskiainen: Finnish Winter Picnic & Sledding!

Co-hosts FACA and Suomi-koulu will provide laskiaispulla and firewood. We recommend packing a thermos of the traditional hernekeitto (pea soup) for yourself. We have a sign-up sheet for more treats to share: shorturl.at/hPQ59

(Note: we will gather at an outdoor picnic table without access to electric plugs.)

Other things to bring: sleds, skis, and your Finnish SISU! There are miles of trails, hills, and a frozen lake to explore by sled, cross-country ski or on foot. The Visitor Center is a warming house with a restroom, fireplace lounge and children’s play area.

Tervetuloa (Welcome) Suomalaiset, American Finns or anyone interested in enjoying nature the Finnish way.

DATE: February 25th

TIME: 12pm-3pm

PLACE: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN 55123

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/677762477423416

Diane Jarvi – An Evening of Music

A singer, songwriter, guitarist, kantele player and poet, Diane Jarvi has been a performer of folk and world music in addition to her own compositions for thirty years. Diane Jarvi’s seven solo recordings and five books of poetry under Diane Jarvenpa include explorations of her ethnic heritage. Her newest CD, This Ordinary Day, is a return to her Americana roots, but also includes a song with lyrics inspired by the great Finnish immigrant writer Helmi Mattson. She has received a McKnight-MacPhail fellowship grant, grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Finlandia Foundation and Suomi Seura. She is a teaching artist with the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project. wwwdianejarvi.com

Refreshments and reconnecting with friends will follow the program! Donations welcome!

PLEASE note this is an in person event!

DATE: October 21st, 2022
TIME: 7-9pm CST
PLACE: Danish American Center, 3030 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406

FINN FUN DAY 2022

Welcome to our second annual Finn Fun Day started by The Finnish Language School of Minnesota and FACA.

Kickstart your fall before activities, events, and Finnish language classes start by joining us for a day of food*, fun, and games!

*please bring your own picnic lunch for you and yours! Hot Dogs, coffee and desserts will be also be provided!

Special musical guest: Steve Solkela’s Overpopulated One Man Band!

Mölkky tournament!

  • PICNIC
  • MUSIC
  • GAMES
  • FUN

All are welcome whether you are Finnish, Finnish American or just love all things Finnish! Tervetuloa!

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/499339108628266