.png)
Upcoming Events
Subscribe to our newsletter for information about more events and Finnish culture in the National Capital Area.
Event: Book Talk - Money Values by Maarit Lassander
When: Saturday, May 17, 2026
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 6201 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA
Money Values is a groundbreaking exploration of how our relationship with money shapes everything, from our closest relationships to our connection to the World around us.
The book goes beyond typical financial advice. It, for example, reveals how our childhood experiences shape our spending later in life. The book explores the neuroscience of financial habits and challenges traditional definitions of success. Most importantly, this book provides practical tools that help readers align their finances with their values and contribute to positive change.
Maarit Lassander combines insights from psychology, personal finance, and social policy to show how transforming the way we think about money unlocks wellbeing for ourselves and others. With the expertise in behavioral science, Maarit offers a fresh, holistic approach to financial well-being in today's world.
-
The book is available to order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.
Event: An evening with author Maria Bouroncle, author of The Girl with the Name Tag: The Story of a Finnish War Child
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Where: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA
Finlandia Foundation NCC and FinnSpark are co-hosting an evening with author Maria Bouroncle. Her book — The Girl with a Name Tag: The Story of a Finnish War Child — tells the true story of Finnish children sent alone to Sweden during World War II, carrying only a name tag. It's a piece of history that deserves to be known and remembered.
Maria will share her story, sign books, and we'll have light refreshments. Come as you are — this is a casual, welcoming evening for anyone who loves history, Nordic culture, or a great story.
6:00 PM — Refreshments & book signing
6:30 PM — Author talk
Save the Date - More 2026 Events
-
Juhannus - Midsummer Celebration: June 24
-
FFNCC Annual Picnic (date and location TBD)
-
FinnFest - Minneapolis: September 18 - 20
-
Finnspark Christmas Market: November 21, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Springfield, VA
-
Independence Day: December 6
Join FFNCC today or contact us to be added to the mailing list to hear about more events coming up!
FFNCC at a Glance
-
Founded in 1959
-
Non-profit organization
-
200 members and counting
-
Maintains Finnish & Finnish-American traditions
-
Promotes Finnish culture
-
Organizes cultural & social activities
-
Advances knowledge about Finland
-
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