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04/12/24 Finlandia Foundation Hosts Community Celebration in Hancock

FINLANDIA FOUNDATION HOSTS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN HANCOCK

The community is invited to attend four free events, including the “re-opening” of the Finnish American Heritage Center. All are welcome; if the weather doesn’t cooperate, the event will move indoors. The other events require RSVP at CLICK HERE

Thursday, April 11, 3:00-4:45 p.m.: Kahvi ja Nisu Meet & Greet with FFN Trustees and guests
over Finnish pastries and coffee from Nisu Bakery & Cafe at Finnish American Heritage Center.

Friday, April 12, 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Finnish American Heritage Center Re-Opening with ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks, performances and flag raising.

Friday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.: Heather Allen Hietala’s “Evolution” opening reception with refreshments and 7:20 pm artist talk at Finlandia Art Gallery, Finnish American Heritage Center.

Saturday, April 13, 3:00-5:00 p.m.: Hanna Pylväinen Lecture & Book Signing with the author of The End of Drum-Time, hosted by North Wind Books at Chapel of St. Matthew, 532 West Franklin Street.

RSVP HERE CLICK HERE