FINNISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE MIDWEST (FASM) (A Finlandia Foundation Chapter)
Invites you to join us them on
Sunday, April 28, 2024
At the Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Lane, Riverwoods, IL
2:00 PM – Cash Bar and Hors D’Oeuvres
3:00 PM – Buffet Dinner with Swedish Meatballs, Chicken, Assorted Salads
Feel free to bring a favorite dessert or salad to share.
The Finnish name for May Day, “Vappu”, originates from Catholic St. Walpurgis, whose commemoration day was celebrated on the 1st of May. The first May Day festivities in Finland started in upper-class families in the 1700’s.
Entertainment – Juli Wood Trio
Juli Wood is a Finnish-American saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and band-leader. Juli has played many jazz clubs and festivals nationally and internationally including Storyville (Helsinki Finland), Arlandia Jazz Fest (Aaland Islands, Finland).