Friends of Suomi Hall are holding a banquet and auction to raise funds to stabilize and restore the 142-year-old Suomi Hall so it can continue to be used as lodge and community event space. The banquet will start at 5:00pm on Saturday, March 28th, at the Loft at the Red Building on Basin Street in Astoria. The Bridgewater Bistro will cater the dinner and the public is welcome. Nordic attire is encouraged. Details are available at www.suomihall.org.