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,…
Category: Events
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…
Fall Picnic 2017
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…
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…
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…
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…