Tervetuloa sauna!  Welcome to sauna! 

Saunailta-Sauna Night

Wednesday, February 19, 7pm-9pm, Sauna Glo, Milwaukie

Registration is limited to first 30 people.

Registration is $15 for FFCPC members which includes a sauna experience with Finnish-style ‘makkara and perunasalaatti’ (sausage and potato salad), coffee and pulla. Beer and wine available for purchase.   

Provided in part by a grant from Finlandia Foundation National.


SaunaGlo, 1915 SE Jefferson Street, Milwaukie, OR 97222

For parking info: saunaglo.com/location (2 hr limit on street parking not enforced in the evenings.)

Each guest needs to bring 2 towels, slippers, swimsuit/covering 


National Sauna Week is around the corner, with a sauna giveaway!

February 16-22, 2025

Get ready for an incredible Sauna Week lineup! 

This year Finlandia Foundation National is bringing an amazing array of speakers who will dive into all things sauna—from history and culture to science and innovation. PLUS, we’re thrilled to announce exciting prizes that you won’t want to miss! 


Win a Sauna During National Sauna Week!

For the first time ever, National Sauna Week is giving away a real, authentic indoor sauna—complete with a stove and the ability to throw löyly!

This incredible giveaway is made possible by our exclusive sauna manufacturing partner, FinnLeo, known for crafting high-quality saunas that honor Finnish tradition.

Here’s how to enter:

✅ Register for any of the online National Sauna Week webinars (each sign-up gives you an additional entry!)

✅ Attend the Saturday, February 22 session featuring Mikkel Aaland and Eero Kilpi—you must be present to win!

We’ll draw the lucky winner live that Saturday February 22nd. Don’t miss your chance—register now and get your name in the hat!

More info about the FinnLeo sauna here.


2024-25 SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship application must be submitted with required support documents by 11:59 P.M. PST on FEBRUARY 1, 2025.


Grieg Lodge Scholarship Fund (“GLSF”) was founded, in part, to “develop the pursuit of the intellect and education in all areas of life by providing scholarship grants, to encourage studies of the cultures of Norway and the United States, and for the advancement of literary, musical, artistic and historical creativity.”

Each year GLSF gives a minimum of three academic scholarships, typically, more are given. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2025. Applicants will be notified of the Board’s decision no later than March 31, 2025.

To learn more please visit: http://glscholarshipfund.org/scholarships-grants-grieg-lodge-scholarship-fund.html


NORDIC NORTHWEST’S OFFICIAL OREGON LUCIA

Applications due October 30th!

Nordic Northwest is accepting applications for the 68th Official Oregon Lucia Court from young women with a strong passion for Nordic culture, tradition and heritage.

An Oregon tradition since 1956, the Lucia program puts young women with and interest in Nordic heritage in touch with this beloved legend of Scandinavia, while offering them the opportunity to serve their community and receive Scholarships ranging from $1,800 to $3,000. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 20 (at least a junior in high school, and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.).

Applications must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 30, 2024.