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Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away – it’s time to make it special with these HAWKey mom tee shirts! Proceeds from the shirt sale will be split between the Haverford Hawks and our Finland Exchange Program.These shirts are ridiculously comfortable, super soft, true-to-size, and available in sizes S – XXL. You can haveContinue reading “HAWKey Mom Tees Available for Mother’s Day”

It’s time to drink a toast (or two) to the 2020-21 season! Please join us outdoors at Tip O’Leary’s on Saturday, April 17 from 7-10 p.m. for our first-ever Hawks Spring Social, hosted by the Finland Exchange. Rainy day? No worries, we shift to be under their tent. Cost: $33 per person advance/online; $35 atContinue reading “Spring Social – April 17 at Tip’s in Havertown”

“If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho It’s time to say goodbye to our FInnish friends. Please join us at Anthony’s in Drexel Hill for a Farewell Dinner and Closing Ceremonies. The event is one of our favorite for the Exchange, and youContinue reading “Farewell to Finns Event – Saturday, April 11”

What is disc golf? Disc golf is a flying disc (aka “frisbee”) sport in which players throw a disc at a target; it is played using rules similar to golf. It is usually played on a course of 9 or 18 holes. Players complete a hole by throwing a disc from a tee area towardContinue reading “Disc Golf Outing for Parents – Tuesday, April 7”

For $40 or less*, Hawks and Viikingit players, friends and families are welcome to join us for our bus trip to the city of soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and Brotherly Love! We will leave 9:30 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 8.Along the way we will be participating in a Selfie Scavenger Hunt designed to make sureContinue reading “Philadelphia Day Trip Details – April 8 (Wednesday)”

It’s Tavola time! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can all enjoy some fresh air on the patio. Even if not -we will still have a great time with fundraising during lunch of dinner at Tavolas on Wednesday, March 26! The restaurant and bar will donate 10% of your total bill back to theContinue reading “Tavola Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 26”

For $70 or less*, Hawks and Viikingit players, friends and families are welcome to join us for our bus trip to the big apple! We will leave at 6 a.m. sharp on Monday, April 6 – don’t miss it! (The full agenda is below.) * we are budgeting for and collecting $70 per person, butContinue reading “NYC Bus Trip Details – April 6 (Monday)”

We are really looking forward to our welcome event for all the players and families on Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Haverford CREC (Community Recreation and Environmental Center) and should go until about 9:00 p.m. We have the use of the full facility – including the meetingContinue reading “Welcome Event Details – Saturday, April 4”

March 9 is our next dining out night – at Town Tap! Head over to the local spot for good food and amazing beers. Click here for the flyer you will show your server to make sure they know you are there for the Finland Exchange.

Monday, February 17 is a special night for our Hawks/Finland Exchange family – it’s GIVE20 night at Iron Hill in Ardmore! Just show your server this flyer (link and also below) and they will make sure 20% of your bill (excepting alcohol, taxes, and gratuity) goes to the Finland Exchange! Tip: consider making a reservationContinue reading “Iron Hill Gives Back on February 17”