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…
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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…
Annual General Meeting 2018
Sunday, April 15, 2018 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Icelandic Ambassador’s Residence We will nominate and elect Association Officers and Board of Directors for 2018-19. 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 or at the meeting. We will…
Gender Equality and Iceland’s 100 Years of Sovereignty
Monday, March 19, 2018 – 8:00 PM St. John’s Church,Wisconsin Ave & Bradley BlvdChevy Chase, MD As Iceland celebrates its 100th anniversary of sovereignty, Mrs. Inga Jona Thordardottir, a former Reykjavik City Council member, explores why Iceland and other Nordic countries are at the top of the list of countries showing the world’s best results…
Thorrablot – Þorrablót – 2018
6 pm – 11 pm, Saturday, February 24th, 2018 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 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 Allir velkomnír – All welcome We have unique gift items for the upcoming holidays: Nordic jewelry, books, hand wover icelandic wool rugs, Icelandic wool sweaters, hats, bags, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments, prints, art work and of…