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Upcoming Events
Event: Winter Baking Event
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When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Where: Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6201 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA
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Price: $15, Members; $25 Non-Members
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Pay via PayPal (use "Donate" form), Venmo (AndreaRasmussen-19), or check to FFNCC
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RSVP: FinlandiaFoundationNCC@gmail.com
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Event: Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck | One-Day Bus Trip
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When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (approx.)
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Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City (bus departure from McLean, VA)
FFNCC and Finnspark will share a bus to NYC to enjoy the art exhibit and a trip to Scandinavian House.
To learn about member pricing and reserve your spot, email FFNCC with your name, phone nubmer, and number of attendees. FFNCC will provide you with details and the payment process.
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Price includes: bus, parking in McLean, snacks on the bus, museum admission, guided tour of the exhibition, and a stop at the Scandinavian House.
Event: Musical Performance: Klaus Mäkelä
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When: Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 PM
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Where: The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Symphony Orchestra at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD, as part of a Washington Performing Arts presentation.
This performance will feature Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.
Future Events
FFNCC at a Glance
Upcoming Events in 2026
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Finnish Baking Event, February 7
Bus Trip to NYC - The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck, March 10
Musical Performance, Klaus Mäkelä: February 27
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Founded in 1959
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Non-profit organization
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200 members and counting
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Maintains Finnish & Finnish-American traditions
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Promotes Finnish culture
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Organizes cultural & social activities
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Advances knowledge about Finland
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Provides grants & scholarships to individuals and not-for-profit entities of the Washington, DC area for presentations, projects, and performances that promote Finnish and Finnish-American culture