Introducing the IAWDC’s 2017 scholarship recipient; Sigurdur Ben Bjarnason. Ben will be studying finance at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Congratulations, we wish you well!
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Thorrablot – Þorrablót – 2017
6 pm – 11 pm, Saturday, February 25th, 2017 American Legion Hall, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA (Payment and Ticket Order Form must be received by February 17. No sales at the door.) A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn, 10860 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Detailed information is on the…
Icelandic Christmas Bazaar – JÓLABASAR 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM American Legion Post 177 3939 Oak Street Fairfax, VA 22030 Allir velkomnir – All welcome We are opening up an hour earlier this year with lots more vendors! Icelandic candy, Viking jewelry, books, amazing hand woven Icelandic rugs, Icelandic wool sweaters, skin care products, hats,…
Family Fun Day and Picnic
Sunday October 9th, 2-5pm Burke Lake Park, Pavilion Shelter A 7315 Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22039 Parking and Playground are right next to the pavilion. Carousel, Train, and Marina close by. The Park Authority charges a $10 entry fee per vehicle and the Carousel/Train has a small fee for use. The IAWDC will supply all…
Third Annual Golf Tournament
We are pleased to participate in sponsoring the Third Annual Golf Tournament to celebrate the memory of our late friend, Axel Palmason, who was a longtime Icelandic resident in the Washington DC area and International Monetary Fund employee. Axel passed away tragically on July 10, 2014, and we are joining with his friends to organize…
Icelandic Association of Washington D.C. Scholarship Awards 2016/2017
Congratulations to Hafsteinn Pounds who has been selected to receive our first annual Icelandic Association of Washington D.C., Inc. scholarship for the academic year 2016/17. A $500 scholarship is awarded to him and paid directly to his educational facility, in this instance, Northern Virginia Community College. James and Jóna Pounds are Hafsteinn’s parents. The family…
Annual General Meeting 2016
April 2, 2016 – 2:00 pm Icelandic Ambassador’s Residence 2443 Kalorama Road NW Washington D.C. 20008 We will nominate and elect Association Officers and Board of Directors for 2016-17. If you would like to nominate yourself or any other members for any leadership positions, please provide the nomination by sending us an email at icelanddc@hotmail.com…
Thorrablot – Þorrablót – 2016
6 pm – 11 pm, Saturday, February 27th, 2016 American Legion Hall, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA (Payment and Ticket Order Form must be received by February 19. No sales at the door.) A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn, 10860 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030. Detailed information is on the…
Children’s Christmas Party – Jólaball 2015
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 FROM 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Teaching and Sharing the Icelandic Christmas Traditions. The Icelandic Santa(s) will arrive bearing treats from the old country, children will dance around the Christmas Tree. Desserts, hot chocolate & coffee will be shared and fellowship enjoyed. Please RSVP and don’t forget to let us know what…
Icelandic Christmas Bazaar – JÓLABASAR – 2015
Saturday, 14 November, 2015 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 Allir velkomnír – All welcome Looking for that unique gift?Come to our bazaar where you will find Icelandic candy, jewelry, wool sweaters and other clothing, Christmas ornaments, books, prints, paintings, and much more. After shopping,…