Members and their guest are invited to join us for Iceland’s National Day Party on Sunday, June 16th. This year’s event will be a special farewell to Ambassador Geir Haarde and Inga Jóna Þórðardóttir. Geir has been ambassador for over four years and we have greatly enjoyed their hospitality and cooperation on so many occasions….
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How to Watch Iceland Compete in Eurovision 2019
I keep hearing this same question every year, and every year the answer keeps changing. “How do I watch Iceland compete in Eurovision from the USA?” After some research it seems that the traditional methods to watch Eurovision in the U.S. have been discontinued or blocked. Logo TV has not renewed its rights to broadcast…
Annual Scholarship
The IAWDC Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer one selectee an educational scholarship in the amount of $1,000, payable to selectee’s educational institution. This scholarship, available to all members, can be applied to any type of furthering education (under grad or graduate at 2yr/4yr college/university, vocational/technical school, language school, i.e.) and will be paid directly…
Results of Annual Meeting
The Association´s Annual Meeting was held on April 7, 2019. A new Board was elected, consisting of Gunnar Birgisson (President), Erna Hákonardóttir Pomrenke (Vice President), Snævar Hreinsson (Secretary), Þórður Jónasson (Treasurer), and at large board members Veronika Kolomichuk, Fanney Hermannsdóttir, Laura Egilsson (also our graphic designer), Björg Guðmundsdóttir, Orri Guðmundsson, Dwight Martino, Linda Árnadóttir Grant,…
Laufey Árnadóttir Downey
The Icelandic Association is sad to announce the passing of Laufey Árnadóttir Downey, founding member of the Icelandic Association, former Association President, and member since 1969. Laufey died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Clifton, Virginia on March 5th at the age of 92. Born in Reykjavik in 1926, she immigrated to the U.S. after…
Thorrablot (Þorrablót) 2019 tickets on sale now
Are you ready for some svið, hangikjot, roasted lamb, slatur, and a great evening to meet up with your friends and neighbors in the Icelandic community? Thorri is a great time for that. This year we are also delighted to have a band from Iceland to play after dinner. When and Where 6 pm –…
Save the date: Thorrablot set for February 23, 2019
Annual Members Christmas Ball / Jólaball 2018
Sunday December 9th 2:00-4:00 PM Join us in song and dance around the Christmas tree. Bring the children and share in our and share in our Icelandic Christmas traditions. There will be hot cocoa and treats, but please feel free to bring treats to share. Santa from Iceland will make a visit. Invitation with details…
Icelandic Christmas Bazaar – JÓLABASAR 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Allir velkomnir – All welcome Shop now for the upcoming holidays: Fish leather handbags, custom made Icelandic jewelry, hadn’t knitted Icelandic (Lopi) sweaters, mittens, woven Icelandic wool rugs, books, pottery, hats, bags, T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, art glass, Christmas ornaments, Icelandic skin care products, art work, souvenirs,…
Celebration of 100-years of Icelandic Sovereignty
Special Event – September 9th 2018 The Icelandic Association and Ambassador Geir and Inga Jona will host a special event for members at the Ambassador’s residence on Sunday, September 9, from 3-6. We will gather to celebrate the centenary of Iceland obtaining sovereignty from Denmark. To learn more about the centenary and see how the…