After more than a year of laying low, quarantines, and cancelled events, we are happy to resume our activities. The first task is to start planning the year ahead and this will happen at our 2021 Annual General Meeting on Sunday, July 18 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Category: Events
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent – Presented by INLNA Reads
February 28, 2021 at 8:30 PM EST
BURIAL RITES (Náðarstund) by Hannah Kent will be the subject of discussion at upcoming INLNA (Icelandic National League of North America) virtual book club events. The kick-off starts on February 28, 2021 at 8:30 PM EST.
Preserving Our Icelandic Heritage – An INLUS Webinar — Postponed
Monday – February 22nd, 2021 – The INLUS hosts a discussion of the Fragile Heritage Project at the Árni Magnússon Institute in Reykjavik with Katelin Parsons, PhD.
A Conversation with Iceland’s Ambassador to the United States
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.
Annual meeting postponed
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…
Thorrablot (Þorrablót) 2020 tickets on sale now
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…
Save the date: Thorrablot will be February 22, 2020
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!
Christmas Ball for Children
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!
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 –…
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…