Heikinpäivä is set for January 19, 2008, with events throughout the week leading up to the primary festival day, as well as the days immediately following. Committee members are currently arranging the festival events. Check back periodically for updates; a tentative schedule is shown below .

Thursdays - Jan. 10 and 17
Finnish Dance Hall lessons, January 10 and 17. 7-8:30 p.m., Community Arts Center, Hancock. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

Thursday - January 10
6 p.m. — Nordic Film Series presents, "My Friend Henry," Finnish American Heritage Center. For information, call 487-7505.

Sunday – January 13
2 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 14
3 p.m. OR 6 p.m. — Leipäjuusto (squeaky cheese) making class by Theresa Kraker, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $10 registration fee. Limited to 15 people. Coffee and cheese social to follow. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

6 p.m. — Fan-carving angel: by Pete Olson, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $15 fee. Participants must have a sharp knife, all other supplies provided. Everyone is welcome at the coffee and cheese social (see above). To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

Friday - January 18
6 p.m. — Tango lessons by Ralph Tuttila, South Range Community Center. $15 per couple, $8 for singles (partner not necessary). Class size limited only by available space. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

7:15 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. — Karhun Tanssi - The Bear Dance, featuring Finn Hall, South Range Community Center. $8 at the door. Kivajat Dancers will perform at the beginning of the dance.

6 - 8:30 p.m. — Club Finndigo, dinner/movie, film TBD, Calumet Theater. For information, call (906) 337-2166.

Saturday and Sunday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Leisure classic skiing, Maasto Hiihto trail system, Hancock Ski Chalet at Driving Park open.

Saturday - January 19
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Tori Market, Finnish American Heritage Center, featuring ethnic crafts, foods and Finnish items. For more information contact Debbie at (906)-482-0248 or jkurtti@chartermi.net .

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Vipukelkka - Whipsled, Hancock Middle School lawn

11 a.m. Lumijuoksu (Snow Run),– Quincy St., Hancock. To register, call (906) 487-3143 or e-mail mjhutchi@mtu.edu

11 a.m. — Parade, downtown Hancock. Line up at BRIDGE school at 10:30 a.m. Cash prizes. For more information visit the "Parade" section of this Web site.

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

1 p.m. — "Talvitohinat" (Winter scramble) Cross-country ski race, Michigan Tech University trails, Houghton. 1 p.m. - 2..5K youth race; 1:30 p.m. - 5K and 10K freestyle race; 2 p.m. - 2.5K youth freestyle race; 2:30 p.m. - 6K skijor race for racers with 1-2 dogs. Registration 12 p.m. p.m. race day. For information, call (906) 482-0820.

1:30 pm – Scandinavian Wheat Weaving, by Midge Waters, Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St., Hancock. Limit 16 people. Registration $10. Instruments provided. For ages 13 and above. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail: htepsa@webtv.net .

1:30 p.m. - Five-string Kantele class, instructed by Kay Seppala, First United Methodist Church, Quincy St., Hancock. Limit 16 people. Registration $6. Instruments provided. For ages 13 and above. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net .

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

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. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net .

7:30 p.m. – Keweenaw Youth Symphony concert, Rosza Center, Houghton. Free admission. The Keweenaw Youth Symphony Orchestra (KYSO), the CCSA Preparatory String Orchestra and the CCSA "Classics" (the Adult Orchestra).

8 p.m. — Tanssit (Dance) featuring Wilho Kilpelä & Friends, Finlandia Hall. Dance-only tickets: $5.

Sunday - January 20
10:30 a.m. — St. Henrik's Commemorative Church Service, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hancock

2 p.m. – Finnish Coffee Table - demonstration/cooking class, by Anneli Johnson, Little Brothers of the Elderly, Hancock St., Hancock. $10 per person. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

5 p.m. - Nisu- and sweet bread-making demonstration, by Anneli Johnson, Little Brothers of the Elderly, Hancock St., Hancock. $10 per person. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

Monday - January 21
1:30 - Nisu- and sweet bread-making demonstration, by Anneli Johnson, Zion Lutheran Church Hancock. $10 per person. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

* Note: The above class was originally scheduled to be for commercial kitchen operators, but changed due to demand.

6 p.m. — Fan-carving Birds: by Pete Olson, Zion Lutheran Church, 400 Ingot Street, Hancock. $15 fee. Participants must have a sharp knife, all other supplies provided. To register, call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.

6:30 p.m. - Finnish Coffee Table - demonstration/cooking class by Anneli Johnson, Zion Lutheran Church, Hancock. $10 per person. To register call (906) 487-7505 or e-mail htepsa@webtv.net.