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Scholarship Winner

Posted on August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Gunnar Birgisson

We are happy to announce that the Icelandic Association of Washington DC’s 2020 Scholarship is awarded to Kimberly Davenport! Kimberly will be a freshman at Loyola University Chicago with plans to major in Global and International Relations and minor in French. She has a strong record of volunteering to help her community. The IAWDC thanks…

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A Conversation with Iceland’s Ambassador to the United States

Posted on June 23, 2020June 24, 2020 by Dwight Martino

Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at 4 pm on Zoom

Iceland’s Ambassador to the U.S., Bergdís Ellertsdottír will be talking about her role and responsibilities, with  Katrín Sigurðurdottír, Iceland’s Honorary Consul to Minnesota,  facilitating the interview.

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Icelandic National League of the United States

The Icelandic Association of Washington DC is now a member of the Iceland National League of the United States

Posted on June 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Dwight Martino

As of this week we have begun our club membership with the INLUS  which is a fledgling organization dedicated to providing additional programs for club members such as ourselves, and also serve as a virtual Icelandic club for those who don’t have one near them. One of their more interesting offerings is Kaffitími.  For an…

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2020 Scholarship applications

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gunnar Birgisson

The Icelandic Association Board is pleased to announce that applications are now being welcomed for our annual educational scholarship.  The scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is offered to a member of the Icelandic Association of Washington DC who has paid 2020 dues, as well as lifetime members, and their children and grandchildren.  This scholarship…

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Annual meeting postponed

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gunnar Birgisson

As we have previously informed members, the Board decided to postpone the annual meeting until it could be held in person.  It is usually held in April, but meeting in person is impossible at this time, and a teleconference or zoom meeting was not deemed adequate.  We will let members know when we can conduct…

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Thorrablot (Þorrablót) 2020 tickets on sale now

Posted on January 17, 2020February 20, 2020 by IcelandDC

Are you ready for some svið, hangikjot, roasted lamb, slátur, and a great evening to meet up with your friends and neighbors in the Icelandic community? Thorri is a great time for that. When and Where 6 pm – 11 pm, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 American Legion Hall, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA (Payment  must…

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Save the date: Thorrablot will be February 22, 2020

Posted on December 10, 2019September 10, 2020 by Gunnar Birgisson

Our annual Thorrablot will be held at the American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Stay tuned for further information about the food, entertainment, and early ticket sales!

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Christmas Ball for Children

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Gunnar Birgisson

Invitations to the Barna Jólaball, Christmas Ball for Children, will be sent shortly via email to members. There will be a Santa, singing and dancing around the Christmas tree, and refreshments. Because this is a member-only event, time and place will be announced in the email to members. In the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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Christmas Bazaar set for November 9th

Posted on August 21, 2019September 26, 2019 by Gunnar Birgisson

Save the date!  Our always popular Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10-3 pm at American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, Virginia.  As usual, we will have Icelandic food for sale – including lamb hot dogs, of course – and host numerous vendors selling holiday gifts with a Nordic flavor….

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2019 scholarship winner announced

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Gunnar Birgisson

The Icelandic Associated is pleased to announce that it has awarded its 2019 academic scholarship to Kara Björk Scales. Kara is the daughter of members Robert and Halldóra Scales. She will be majoring in Communication and minoring in Psychology at University of Maryland, University College.  The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. Congratulations, we…

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The Icelandic Association of Washington, DC held its first meeting on October 9,1969. We welcome all: native Icelanders, American/Icelanders, and those who just love all things Icelandic!

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