Heikinpäivä is set for January 30, 2010, with events throughout the week leading up to the primary festival day. Committee members are currently arranging the festival events. Check back periodically for updates; a tentative schedule is shown below.

Thursday - January 14

2 pm & 6 p.m. — Nordic Film Series, presents "Myrsky," Finnish American Heritage Center. For information, call 487-7302.

Monday – January 11

2 pm & 6 pm — Nisu making class by Edith Mäki, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $15 fee. To register, call (906) 487-7505.

Monday – January 18

2 pm & 6 pm — Leipäjuusto (squeaky cheese) making class by Debbie Kurtti, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $15 registration fee. Limited to 15 people. Coffee and cheese social to follow. To register, call (906) 487-7505

Friday – January 22

6- 8 p.m. — Family Fun Night, by Kay Seppälä, Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St.,, Hancock. $5 per family. To register, call (906) 487-7505

Sunday – January 24

3 p.m. - Finnish Hymn Sing “Oi muistatko vielä sen virren?” (Do you remember the hymn?), Zion Lutheran Church, Hancock. Free and open to the public.

Monday – January 25

2 & 6 p.m. Karjalan piirakka (Karelian rice pies) cooking class, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $15 fee. To register, call (906) 487-7505

6 p.m. — Fan-carving bird: by Pete Olson, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $15 fee. All supplies provided. To register, call (906) 487-7505

Wednesday – January 27

6- 7:30 pm – 5-String kantele class, by Kay Seppälä, Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St., Hancock. Limit 16 people. Registration $10. Instruments provided. ages 13 and above. To register, call (906) 487-7505

Friday - January 29
6 - 8:30 p.m. — Club Finndigo, dinner/movie featuring "Mother of Mine," Calumet Theater. Dinner and film - $16; Movie only: $5. For information, call (906) 337-2166.

Saturday January 30
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Tori Market, Finnish American Heritage Center and First United Methodist Church. Featuring ethnic crafts, foods and Finnish items.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Fun Day — Vipukelkka - Whipsled, Hancock Middle School lawn. Demonstrations (dog sleds, Sami lavvu, kicksleds, etc.)

11 a.m. Parade, downtown Hancock. Line up at BRIDGE School at 10:30 a.m. Prizes.

Immediately following parade — Boot-throwing & Wife-carrying contests, Hancock Middle School lawn. Prizes.

1:30 p.m. — Finnish-Scandinavian wheat weaving class, Midge Waters, instructor. $16 fee includes all supplies. Limit 12 people. To register, call (906) 487-7505

2:30 p.m. — Bones workshop, First United Methodist Church, Hancock. $2 fee. Bones provided. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail

3 p.m. — Polar Bear Dive, Hancock waterfront, near Ramada Inn.

6 p.m. — Seisovapöytä (Finnish buffet), tickets $16 each, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia University. Silent auction during the banquet.

8 p.m. — Tanssit (Dance), Finlandia Hall. Dance-only tickets: $5

Sunday - January 31
10:30 a.m. — St. Henrik's Commemorative Church Service, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

Other planned events not finalized include:

Spinning class

Tango lessons by Ralph Tuttila

Karhun Tanssi - The Bear Dance