It seems as though Little Finland has something happening all the time. The Chorus practices every Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. from October to June, and sings at most events. Traditional Finnish kansanlaula are sung. The Chorus also performs for special occasions. The Dance group is undergoing a transition as older members leave. Children are learning the folk dances and will assure the ethnic tradition of Finnish dance continues.  A Finnish language class is held for an hour or two every Monday night. The NFAF Board meets the second Monday of the month.  Annual monthly events take place throughout the year.

FEBRUARY 14, 2010     11AM -2PM       Laskiainen Dinner
The Laskiainen (Sliding Day) Dinner is held at the Heritage Center.  A traditional Finnish meal is served consisting of pea soup, rye bread, kropsua (oven pancakes), buttermilk and coffee.  Bring your skis or snowshoes and go on our ski trail.

Cost is $8 per adult, $4 for 12 - 6 years, Free for 5 and under.

FEBRUARY 27, 2010     3PM        Soup Dinner
Stop on in to try our soup dinner.  It will be held at the Heritage Center.  Several traditional Finnish soups will be served along with Finn pie bread.  Bring your skis or snowshoes and go on our ski trail.  

Cost will be a donation.

MARCH 14, 2010      2:00 PM - 5:00 PM   St. Urho Dance
A dance celebrating St. Urho will be held at the Heritage Center.  A great time is had by all. Music will be by Dorothy and the boys.  Wear purple or green.  Coffee and bars will be served for a donation.

Cost is $5

APRIL 14, 2010        Gift Shop Open for the Season
 Hours are  10-2  Wed. & Sat.       

APRIL 18, 2010   2PM    Finish Film with English subtitles
We are showing a Finish film with English Subtitles.   Showtime at 2:00 PM.     Coffee, popcorn and bars will be served for a donation.

Cost will be a donation for our local food pantries.

MAY 9, 2010     2PM     Mothers Day
On Mother's Day at 2PM, The National-Finnish American Concert performs at the Kimball Community Center. This attracts a huge crowd. Pastries, sandwiches and much more is served along with coffee, of course.  Admission is $3.00. Coffee and lunch will be served after for a donation.

JUNE 13, 2010    2PM    Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting at 2PM.   Election of officers and activity reports.   Lunch following.

JUNE 26, 2010    7PM    Juhannus
On Juhannus, Midsummer Day, The National-Finnish American Concert will perform at the Heritage Center beginng at 7PM. The kokko (bonfire) is lit and dancing begins.  This annual event always attracts a huge crowd.  As always at a NFAFI event, bakery and coffee are available.  Music will be by Gary  Schlais.

JULY 18, 2010
Viola Turpeinen Day with accordian music by Finn Power, at 2:00 PM. under the pavillion, weather permiting. Refreshments will be available.

DECEMBER
The annual Christmas Concert with the Festival Chorus performing is held at the Kimball Town Hall. Food, food and more food along with coffee is enjoyed by all. It has become a tradition to acknowledge Finnish Independence Day during this time.