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
The Laskianinen 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.

MARCH
A dance celebrating St. Urho at the Heritage Center. A great time is had by all.

APRIL 25
Melvin Kangas will be performing on the kantale, the traditional Finnish stringed instrument. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

MAY
On Mother's Day, 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

JUNE
On Juhannus, Midsummer Day, The National-Finnish American Concert and dancers perform at the Heritage Center. 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

JULY
An ethnic dinner will be held at the Heritage Center buildings. Plans are to have demonstrations of rug weaving, woodcarving. We hope that the dance group will be performing.

AUGUST
An ethnic buffet dinner is held at the Heritage Center building as part of Iron County's Heritage Days. On this day, we recognize the great musician, Viola Turpeinen. Viola had an impact of Finnish folk music around the world.

AUGUST 29 James Leary, Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian Studies, University of Wisconsin, will give us a touch of Finnish-American humor as well as miners and loggers.

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.