Friends of Suomi Hall
Formerly known as: United Finnish Kaleva Brothers & Sisters, Astoria Lodge #2
Founded in 1886
We are a non-political and non-religious organization
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
Summer Suomi School
Our Suomi School team is getting ready to prepare the applications for Suomi School 2025! This will be year 4! Wow! It will be August 4th to 8th, 2025 and applications will be made available in May, and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We only have 25 spots available, so don't hesitate to apply.
About Summer Suomi School
Suomi School was started in 2021. It runs for one week during the early part of August. Students are taught by volunteers who are deeply committed to the preservation of Finnish heritage and culture. Students can apply to attend in June, and acceptance is on a first come first served basis. No Finnish heritage is required, just an interest in learning about it. Students participate in language, history, culture, arts/crafts, physical activities, and enjoy Finnish food/snacks.
Finnish Proverbs
Finnish: Kukaan ei ole seppä syntyessään. ✤ Literally: “No one is a blacksmith when they are born.” ✤ Equivalent: Practice makes perfect.
Finnish: Oppia ikä kaikki ✤ Literally: “To learn at any age” ✤ Equivalent: Live and learn.