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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T130000
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SUMMARY:Fall Picnic
DESCRIPTION:FASDV’s annual Fall Picnic will be held on Saturday\, September 23rd\, starting at 1pm\, at the Pavilion #7 at Core Creek Park\, 901 E Bridgetown Pike\, Langhorne\, PA 19047. The event is free for members. Barbecue and other foods plus drinks will be served. Please feel free to bring a dish to share with others as a potluck. If planning to attend\, please send an email no later than September 19th with the names of the participants to the membership secretary Jenny Ståhlberg; jenny.stahlberg (a) gmail.com.
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/fall-picnic/
LOCATION:Core Creek Park\,\, 901 E. Bridgetown Pike\, Langhorne\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T200000
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SUMMARY:Steve’n’Seagulls at Sellersville Theater
DESCRIPTION:A Finnish country band\, Steve’n’Seagulls\, will be playing bluegrass versions of well-known hard rock and metal songs on September 23rd\, 8pm at the Sellersville Theater. \nLearn more »
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/stevenseagulls-at-sellersville-theater/
LOCATION:Sellersville Theater\, 24 West Temple Avenue\, Sellersville\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Party\, Pikkujoulu
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for FASDV’s annual Christmas Party\, Pikkujoulu\, on Saturday December 9th starting at 2pm at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The festivities shall start with a Christmas service followed by traditional christmas songs and foods\, and of course the Scandinavian Father Christmas\, joulupukki. You can pay the fee ($15/person\, children under 12 free) via PayPal or at the event by check or cash. \nPurchase tickets online »
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/christmas-party-pikkujoulu-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T233010Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Fest
DESCRIPTION:As the spring approaches\, we are excited to invite you to celebrate Easter at the Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church and Assembly Hall (916 S Swanson St.\, 19147 Philadelphia) on Sunday April the 14th starting at 2pm with Easter Service\, followed by Easter Egg Hunt\, and culminating with a comedy show by Miska Kajanus\, Finlandia Foundation National’s performer of the year 2024. \nGloria Dei is the oldest brick building in Philadelphia\, the oldest church in Pennsylvania\, and one of the oldest congregations in continuous existence in the US. It was built by a Swedish reverend Andrew Rudman in 1700 and is a National Historic Site. About | Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Episcopal Church \nFest Schedule:\n\n2pm The Spring Fest will begin with an Easter Service held by pastor Tiina Talvitie (in English and Finnish) at the church.\n3pm We will have an Easter Egg Hunt for children\, followed by traditional Easter Luncheon (lamb\, roasted vegetables and potatoes etc.) in the Assembly Hall next to the church.\n5pm The highlight of the Fest will be a comedy show by the Finnish-American actor\, musician\, comedian and filmmaker Miska Kajanus\, who currently lives in Los Angeles\, CA and is Finlandia Foundation National’s Performer of the Year 2024. Performer of the Year – Finlandia Foundation National\n\nTickets for this festive day are $20/person\, $25/non-members\, which include the luncheon and comedy show (children under 12 free). If you plan to attend\, you can pay via PayPal or by sending a check\, payable to FASDV\, to our President Marja Kaisla (590 Hansell Rd.\, 19096 Wynnewood PA).
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/easter-at-the-gloria-dei-old-swedes-church/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Episcopal Church\, 916 S Swanson St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T150000
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CREATED:20240521T143000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T143000Z
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SUMMARY:Monument Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Since our sister organization in Delaware\, the DVFA\, is no longer able to hold the annual Finnish Monument ceremony in Chester\, PA\, FASDV board has decided to organize the Monument Ceremony on June 16\, as we are beginning the process of having the 11-ft. granite monument restored and moved. This may be the last time we see the monument at its current location. \nThe historically significant monument\, sculpted by Wäinö Aaltonen\, was given by the Finnish Government to the people of the United States in 1938 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Finns’ arrival in America. \nThe Monument Ceremony will be held on Sunday\, June 16th at 2pm at the monument’s current location: 1150 Concord Ave\, Chester\, PA 19013. You will find the location from Google Maps by searching ”Finnish Settlers’ Monument”. Please note that the ceremony will not be held in inclement weather.
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/monument-ceremony/
LOCATION:Finnish Settlers monument at Crozer Park\, Chester\, PA\, 19013\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T140000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting for paid members will take place at 1pm. The event will be held at our President Marja Kaisla’s residence at 590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood PA 19096.
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Marja Kaisla’s residence\, 590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood\, 19096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T140000
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Party
DESCRIPTION:As the American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM) is having their Midsommarfest on Saturday\, June 22nd\, we have decided to have the FASDV Midsummer party Juhannus the following day\, on Sunday\, June 23rd at 2pm. The event will be held at our President Marja Kaisla’s residence at 590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood PA 19096. \nAs usual\, the party will be a potluck. You can bring a dish to share! FASDV will provide drinks\, hamburgers\, and fixings. This is a rain or shine event. Please let us know by replying to this email if you’re planning to attend.
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/midsummer-party/
LOCATION:Marja Kaisla’s residence\, 590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood\, 19096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T170000
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CREATED:20240923T121225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T121348Z
UID:887-1734271200-1734282000@fasdv.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Party "Pikkujoulu"
DESCRIPTION:The traditional Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu” will be held December 15th at the American Swedish Historical Museum. The festivities shall start at 2pm with a Christmas service followed by traditional Christmas songs and foods\, and of course the Scandinavian Father Christmas\, joulupukki\, will make an appearance! Everyone is welcomed to bring their own dishes to share. You can pay the fee ($15/person\, children under 12 free) via PayPal or at the event by check or cash.
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/the-christmas-party-pikkujoulu/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T210000
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CREATED:20240923T121338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T122647Z
UID:889-1735412400-1735419600@fasdv.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Gala for the Monument to the Finnish Settlers
DESCRIPTION:The Fundraising Gala will be held at the historic Oaks Cloister in East Falls\, Philadelphia. All the funds we raise will be used for the restoration and moving the monument to Governor Printz Park in Essington. The monument to the Finnish settlers was given as a gift from Finland to America to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of Finns and Swedes\, the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley in 1638. The gorgeous granite monument was sculpted by a famous Finnish artist\, Wäinö Aaltonen and placed in Crozer Park in 1938 in the City of Chester\, PA\, which filed for bankruptcy in 2022. We have discovered that the monument is showing severe signs of deterioration\, and the upkeep of its surroundings has been neglected for years. \nEnjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts with wine and a signature drink. Bid on many silent auction items and services\, including steaming hot sauna experience with cold plunges. Also\, FASDV president Marja Kaisla will perform selections of music by Sibelius with her Trio Excelsior. Get your tickets before they are sold out! Black tie welcome. \nThe venue for the gala is the Oaks Cloister at East Falls;\n5829 Wissahickon Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA 19144
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/fundraising-gala-for-the-monument-to-the-finnish-settlers/
LOCATION:Oaks Cloister at East Falls\, 5829 Wissahickon Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
CREATED:20250407T161857Z
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SUMMARY:FASDV Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All FASDV members who have paid their Membership Fees for 2025 are warmly welcome to attend our annual meeting at FASDV President Marja Kaisla’s residence (590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood\, PA).
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/fasdv-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Marja Kaisla’s residence\, 590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood\, 19096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
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SUMMARY:Midsommer Fest
DESCRIPTION:We will celebrate the longest daylight time of the year “Juhannus” by getting together and having a barbeque at Mrs. Kaisla’s residence. This traditional nordic festival usually involves a huge bonfire\, fireworks and some even say that magical things happen at Midsommer night..! The Fest is free to attend but please let Jenny know if you are coming and\, please\, bring a dish to share!
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/midsommer-fest/
LOCATION:Marja Kaisla’s residence\, 590 Hansell Rd\, Wynnewood\, 19096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
CREATED:20251023T112104Z
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SUMMARY:Finnish Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu”
DESCRIPTION:Finnish Christmas Party “Pikkujoulu”\, Saturday December 13th at 2pm \n(American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia) \nCome meet your Finnish (minded) friends and celebrate traditional Finnish Christmas! FASDV’S very own Christmas Party will begin at 2pm with a traditional Christmas Sermon performed by pastor Tiina Talvitie from the New York Finnish Lutheran Congregation. Afterwards\, we will proceed downstairs to enjoy Finnish Christmas foods\, sing Finnish Christmas songs and see who wins the best raffle prizes this year. Of course\, Santa Claus and his wife “joulupukki ja joulumuori” will be making an appearance! Please bring a dish to share (lox/smoked salmon\, casserole\, salad etc.) and a raffle prize. \nPlease buy your tickets ($20/person\, children under 12 free) beforehand! \n\n\n\n    \n     \n Powered by
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/finnish-christmas-party-pikkujoulu/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
CREATED:20260224T152937Z
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SUMMARY:Finnish Language School - First Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Finnish Language School\nSuomi-koulu \nSaturdays 2-4pm\nMarch 7th\nApril 11th\nMay 9th\n$20 / child / session\nAt the American Swedish Historical Museum\n1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia \nCome and join the Finnish Language School led by FASDV’s very own Jenny Ståhlberg (Master of Educational Sciences\, University of Helsinki). The goal is to keep Finnish culture and heritage alive by teaching facts about Finland\, learning Finnish songs and games\, doing arts and crafts as well as meeting other Finns and descendants of Finns. We will be expanding students’ knowledge of vocabulary and grammar age appropriately\, no previous knowledge of Finnish language needed. We will also be celebrating Finnish holidays! \nPlease send your child’s name and age to Jenny if you will be joining\, jenny.stahlberg@gmail.com. \nRegister here: \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SZXUHUH249CCQ
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/finnish-language-school-first-meeting/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152247Z
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SUMMARY:Finnish Language School - Second Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Finnish Language School\nSuomi-koulu \nSaturdays 2-4pm\nApril 11th\nMay 9th\n$20 / child / session\nAt the American Swedish Historical Museum\n1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia \nCome and join the Finnish Language School led by FASDV’s very own Jenny Ståhlberg (Master of Educational Sciences\, University of Helsinki). The goal is to keep Finnish culture and heritage alive by teaching facts about Finland\, learning Finnish songs and games\, doing arts and crafts as well as meeting other Finns and descendants of Finns. We will be expanding students’ knowledge of vocabulary and grammar age appropriately\, no previous knowledge of Finnish language needed. We will also be celebrating Finnish holidays! \nPlease send your child’s name and age to Jenny if you will be joining\, jenny.stahlberg@gmail.com. \nRegister here: \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SZXUHUH249CCQ
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/finnish-language-school-second-meeting/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T043007
CREATED:20260224T153133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152238Z
UID:1001-1778335200-1778342400@fasdv.org
SUMMARY:Finnish Language School - Third Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Finnish Language School\nSuomi-koulu \nSaturdays 2-4pm\nMay 9th\n$20 / child / session\nAt the American Swedish Historical Museum\n1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia \nCome and join the Finnish Language School led by FASDV’s very own Jenny Ståhlberg (Master of Educational Sciences\, University of Helsinki). The goal is to keep Finnish culture and heritage alive by teaching facts about Finland\, learning Finnish songs and games\, doing arts and crafts as well as meeting other Finns and descendants of Finns. We will be expanding students’ knowledge of vocabulary and grammar age appropriately\, no previous knowledge of Finnish language needed. We will also be celebrating Finnish holidays! \nPlease send your child’s name and age to Jenny if you will be joining\, jenny.stahlberg@gmail.com. \nRegister here: \nhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SZXUHUH249CCQ
URL:https://fasdv.org/event/finnish-language-school-third-meeting/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
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