Tuesday, March 25 @ 7:30: Canes versus the Nashville Predators
Tickets (incl. fees) are $45.87/seat - available now to current (2025) TFA members only.

TFA Members: You should have received an email with ticketing info. If not, EMAIL US.

Unsure about your membership status/think you paid for 2025? Send us an email with your name, payment amount and approximate date of payment.

TFA will coordinate a tailgate prior to the game... more info to come!

When: Sun March 30^th 2 PM
Where: Lake Crabtree Park, Cary

Shrove Sunday, or Finland's version of Mardi Gras. Celebrated seven weeks before Easter on a Tuesday. Outdoor event. Opportunity to say goodbye to winter, welcome the arrival of spring, and celebrate Finnish culture with friends and family. Coffee, tea, water and juice will be provided by TFA. EMAIL US if you are interested in volunteering.

Help needed

1. Organizers: Set-up & clean-up. Coordinate bringing the "Finnish Box" (decorations, supplies), coffee pots, and beverages. Drinks could include coffee, tea, hot chocolate.
2. Cook and Baker Volunteers: Sign up to make/bring pea soup (hernekeitto), rye bread, Laskiaispulla (Finnish buns with whipped cream and jam or almond paste), lettuja, or other Finnish treats.
3. Additional Contributions: Participants are encouraged to bring extra sides, bread, cheese, or desserts to share.
4. Activity ideas: Share your suggestions! Whether it's a Late Laskiainen trivia game, a guest speaker or performer, Mölkky - all ideas are welcome!

Register/Pay now to attend the Laskiainen party - $5/adults (13+), kids 12 and under FREE

When: Saturday May 3^rd
Where: TBD

A classic May Day celebration featuring traditional Vappu food and activities. Don’t forget to bring your student cap for this festive occasion!

Help needed

1. Host Needed: We need a volunteer with a large enough house, deck, or yard to accommodate the celebration.
2. Organizers: Set-up & clean-up. Coordinate bringing the "Finnish Box" (decorations, supplies) and coffee pots. Coordinate beverages, snacks.
3. Cook and Baker Volunteers: Sign up to bring food, for example: sima, potato salad, munkit / rahkamunkit / doughnuts, tippaleivät (funnel cakes), meatballs, silliä (herring), rye bread etc. Every contribution is appreciated!
4. Additional Contributions: Participants are encouraged to bring extra dishes or sides.
5. Activity ideas: Share your suggestions! Whether it's a speaker or performer suggestion, Vappu Trivia, Student Cap Toss, Mölkky or entirely something new - all ideas are welcome!

EMAIL US if you are interested in hosting or volunteering!

When: TBD - Sat. September 27^th or October 25^th
Where: TBD

Description of the event: pies. Event is all about community and connection. Coffee, wine, juice and soft drinks will be provided by TFA.

Help needed

1. Host Needed: We need a volunteer with a large enough house, deck, or yard to accommodate the celebration.
2. Organizers: Set-up & clean-up. Coordinate bringing the "Finnish Box" (decorations, supplies), coffee pots, and beverages.
3. Cook and Baker Volunteers: Sign up to bring karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pies), munavoi (hardboiled egg-butter spread), savory and sweet pies, salads, and other desserts.
4. Additional Contributions: Participants are encouraged to bring extra dishes or sides.
5. Activity ideas: Share your suggestions! Whether it's a speaker or performer, Trivia - all ideas are welcome!

EMAIL US if you are interested in hosting or volunteering!

When: December 6^th
Where: Raleigh Unitarian Fellowship Church. Rented 2-8 pm (event starts at 4 PM)

Independence Day Party. Formal event to honor Finland’s independence while bringing the Finnish community together in a meaningful celebration. Featuring the Finnish President’s speech (broadcast), traditional Finnish songs, a flag parade, and Finnish food and activities.

Help needed - EMAIL US if you are interested in coordinating or volunteering!

1. Event Manager (1): Coordinate bringing the "Finnish Box" (decorations, supplies), coffee pots, and beverages. Oversee planning and execution, coordinate between teams, and manage the schedule on the event day. Help with set-up & clean-up
2. Cook and Baker Volunteers (4-5): Plan the menu and organize food preparation and serving logistics. Set-up & clean-up food.
3. Decoration Coordinators (2-3): to create a festive Finnish-themed decoration, provided by TFA. Set-up & clean-up decorations.
4. Activity volunteers (2-3): in charge of creating and executing activities. While there is a “base structure” of activities from previous years, fresh ideas and creative executions are highly encouraged to make this year’s event even more memorable!