It’s time for our annual picnic! See you Sunday, Sep 17, 3-6pm at Three Bags Wool Farm in the rolling hills of Loudon County. We will provide Icelandic hot dogs, kjötsúpa, and soft drinks. Please bring a side or dessert to share. Also, please bring your own lawn chairs for seating. This is a members-only…
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Celebrate Iceland’s Independance Day
All members are invited to the ambassador’s home to celebrate Iceland’s Independence Day. June 17, 2017 @ 3 to 5 pm For address, please contact icelanddc@hotmail.com. Icelandic hot dogs, pancakes, dessert, and drinks will be served. Please bring a dessert item to share. Swimming pool will be open for the kids. We look forward to…
Icelandic Association of Washington D.C. 2017 Scholarship
We are now soliciting applicants for our 2017 Scholarship. Requirements and application can be found here: Cover Letter [pdf] Application [pdf] This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded on June 17, 2017 and all applications must be postmarked by JUNE 5, 2017.
Annual General Meeting 2017
Sunday, April 15, 2018 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Please note time change. Icelandic Ambassador’s Residence 2443 Kalorama Road NW Washington D.C. 20008 We will nominate and elect Association Officers and Board of Directors for 2017-18. If you would like to nominate yourself or any other members for any leadership positions, please provide the nomination…
Icelandic Association of Washington D.C. 2017 Scholarship
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!
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…