August board meeting

Join us for the annual FCA Picnic! Hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixins’ will be served.

The workshop series is envisioned to be 2-3 sessions, which will cover 1) the history and origins of the Finnish kantele, 2) construction of the instrument, crafting techniques and comparison with similar instruments such as the zither, kannel and kokle, and 3) basic playing instruction, with option for additional one-on-one lessons. The sessions will be 60-90 minutes in length and open to all ages.

If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please contact Paul Rajala at the FCA office, (248) 478 -6939, or email contactus@finnishcenter.org.

The workshop series is envisioned to be 2-3 sessions, which will cover 1) the history and origins of the Finnish kantele, 2) construction of the instrument, crafting techniques and comparison with similar instruments such as the zither, kannel and kokle, and 3) basic playing instruction, with option for additional one-on-one lessons. The sessions will be 60-90 minutes in length and open to all ages.

If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please contact Paul Rajala at the FCA office, (248) 478 -6939, or email contactus@finnishcenter.org.

Angry Birds (2016), Directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly

Flightless birds lead a mostly happy existence, except for Red, who just can’t get past the daily annoyances of life. His temperament leads him to anger management classes, where he meets fellow misfits Chuck and Bomb. Red becomes even more agitated when his feathered brethren welcome green pigs to their island paradise. As the swine begin to get under his skin, Red joins forces with Chuck and Bomb to investigate the real reason behind their mysterious arrival.

The workshop series is envisioned to be 2-3 sessions, which will cover 1) the history and origins of the Finnish kantele, 2) construction of the instrument, crafting techniques and comparison with similar instruments such as the zither, kannel and kokle, and 3) basic playing instruction, with option for additional one-on-one lessons. The sessions will be 60-90 minutes in length and open to all ages.

If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please contact Paul Rajala at the FCA office, (248) 478 -6939, or email contactus@finnishcenter.org.

Hour of the Wolf (2007), directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Max von Sydow.

On a remote island, a troubled artist feels his mind slipping away from him. Troubled by disturbing visions and paranoid delusions, he and his wife begin to suspect that the haunting memories are the machinations of a bizarre, perverted cult that reside on the other side of the island. The leader of this group may hold the key to the artist’s delusions. This is the only horror film in director Ingmar Berman’s legendary body of work. The film will follow the strawberry social.

Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

Please plan to dine at Chopped Olive (modern mediterranean cuisine), 47454 Grand River Ave. in Novi between the hours of 12-7 p.m. When you order off the menu, mention to the wait staff that you are supporting the Finnish Center Association. 10% of your bill will come back to FCA to support our capital campaign for improvements to our cultural center. Invite friends! Have a great lunch or dinner and support our fundraising efforts.

Join us for a reception to introduce and honor the 2025 scholarship recipients.

Browse our many vendors for antiques and other fun treasures.

The Nordic Heritage Folk Dance group welcomes both children and adults to come and learn basic steps like polka, waltz, schottische, and other simple to intermediate folk dances. The first hour is a family-style practice where both children and adults learn together. The second hour is more for adults with more challenging steps and routines.

Join members and friends for socializing and dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.

FCA offers a scholarship each year to a deserving college student. The student can be an incoming college freshman, or current undergrad or graduate student. Preference is given to students who are members of FCA or otherwise involved in Finnish cultural organizations or activities. Application deadline is April 15, 2025. Download application

Join members and friends for socializing and a fish dinner. Menus change week to week. See FCA Email News a few days prior for the complete menu.