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SHF Smorgasbord - Eat at Chevy's to Support SHF
Invite all of your friends and family to dine at Chevy's Fresh Mex and the restaurant will donate 25% of the proceeds to SHF.
When: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 All Day, Reservations Recommended
Where: Chevy's at 14991 Bangy Road, Lake Oswego
Please bring this authorized flyer so that SHF will get 25% of the proceeds.
Lucia Necklace Design Contest
The Lucia of Oregon committee of the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation will be producing a special necklace to be given to the members of the Lucia court every year (for an application to the Lucia Court, click here). The necklace will only be produced for the SHF Lucia of Oregon court members.
Design Contest: SHF is entertaining original designs for the Lucia necklace. The jewelry that will be given to each member of the Lucia Court will be made by a goldsmith and the winner will receive the first produced piece of their design. The winner of design contest will be announced at the Lucia selection luncheon, November 6, 2010.
Please submit all designs to SHF by October 6, 2010. The designs should be emailed to shf@mindspring.com. Put Lucia Design Contest in the subject line. The winning design will be the property of the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation. If you have question, please call Sara Winter at Nielsen's Jewelers, (503) 234-1614.
4TH Annual FIN-NIC Picnic
Join the Finnish American Historical Society for their annual barbecue at the historic Lindgren Cabin in Clatsop County, Oregon. The Lindgren Cabin is a real hand-hewn cabin built by Finns that the Historical Society has rescued and is now a museum at Cullaby Lake park.
When: August 28, 2010, noon -4pm
Where: Lindgren Cabin at Cullaby Lake, Gearhart OR
Come see who wins the SAUNA BUCKET AWARD for 2010! The barbecue is free…bring a dish to share if you wish.
Annual Membership Celebration and Meeting
SHF will celebrate its members at the Annual Membership Celebration and Meeting, Sunday, September 12, 2 pm to 5 pm, at Fogelbo. You have to be a member to join us at this celebration and barbecue, free to our members.
The Travels of Peter Kalm in America
Paula Ivaska Robbins will talk about her book The Travels of Peter Kalm in September. Ms. Robbins will lead you through the exciting travels and botanical work of the Finnish-Swedish naturalist Peter Kalm and his journey through colonial North America, 1748 - 1751. Kalm was a favorite of his mentor Carl Linne (Carolus Linnaeus) and collected nearly 400 dried herbarium specimens. After returning to Finland, he became vicar of Turku and is buried in the churchyard of St. Mary. Ms. Robbins is the author of six books, two on botanical history. She taught at the University of Helsinki in 1982 under a grant from the Finnish Academy.
When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 2 pm to 5 pm
Where: Bill DeWeese Classroom, Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, 4000 Fairview Blvd
This talk is jointly sponsored by the Finlandia Foundation CPC, the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation and the Swedish Society Linnea.
SHF Joins Nielsen's Jewelers for Nordic Business After Hours
The Scandinavian Heritage Foundation is stepping out on the town again with its program for people interested in Nordic-flavored businesses. Nordic Business After Hours is an informal gathering and open house at businesses around Portland that have a Nordic connection. It's one more chance to network with people interested in Nordic businesses. All promote a Nordic spirit. All you have to do is stop in after work.
The October 28, Nordic Business After Hours is at Nielsen's Jewelers at their Lloyd Tower on NE Multnomah Blvd. More information to come.
Reservations are not required, but an RSVP would help us plan. Call the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation (503) 977-0275 or email shf@mindspring.com.
In the Coming Weeks
Friday Night Lecture Series
The popular lectures are brought to you each month by the ASF Committee of the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation at Portland State University's Room
171 Cramer Hall. All lectures begin at 7:30 pm and are followed by a reception next door in the Finnish Room. All lectures are free and open to the public.
Please mark your calendar for our upcoming lectures:
October 1, 2010: Written in Stone: Ancient Rock Carvings in Scandinavia by Susan G. Carter, Ph.D.
November 5, 2010: The Kantele: The Finnish National Instrument Lecture & Concert by Wilho Saari.
ScanFeast Auction & Gala
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Where: Tualatin Country Club
Get these dates for SHF events on your calendar:
ScanFair - December 3 - 6
Lodge Events
Harmoni Lodge (Portland)
Fogelbo Pancake Breakfast
When: Sunday, September 19, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Fogelbo, 8740 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
Price: $6
Fogelbo Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Harmoni Lodge and New Sweden. Swedish Pancakes cooked on the spot with all the fixings including lingonberries, wild plum jam from Fogelbo, whipped cream, sausages, and coffee, milk or juice.
We'll put up canopies if rain threatens! Park in the lot just south of Fogelbo next to the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation Offices, or on 89th St. (If you wish to set up a table to sell Swedish or Scandinavian related crafts, decorations or other non-food Scandinavian themed items, please call Kristi Johnson-James at 503-454-0135 before September 10.)
Danish Brotherhood/Danish Sisterhood
Grieg Lodge Events
Where: Grieg Lodge, 111 NE 11th at Couch, Portland, (503) 236-4301
Children's Norwegian Play & Activity Group (Barnehage)
Norwegian immersion stories, games and activities for children.
When: Every Saturday, 10 am to 11 am
Email ktmoonblue@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
Hiking Vikings are back on the trails
Get a little exercise to wrap up our Centennial month-long celebration. Meet at Norse Hall at 9:00 am. We'll carpool from there. The rest of the season's hikes are listed below:
Aug. 28 Elk Meadows (Mt. Hood)
Sept. 18 Opal Creek
Oct. 16 Oxbow Park (Sandy River)
2nd Wednesdays Genealogy Explorers
When: 3pm in the Library
Unearth one of the most fascinating tales of all – your family history! Our experts and Scandinavian-focused reference materials will help you discover your past, and maybe shed a little light on who you are today. Lodge members can work their way through the Sons of Norway Cultural Skills program on Genealogy (and earn a medal!), or work on individual projects. All welcome! Bring your laptop or use our computers. Contact genewborg@comcast.net for more info.
Shanghaied in Astoria open for summer season
This locally written and produced play is part-vaudeville, part-soap opera and part 1950’s style Hollywood musical – all combined into a fun and entertaining look at Astoria's traditional local cultural folklore and Scandinavian history.
Join the crowd for Shanhaied's 26th season, Thursday - Saturdays this summer. Call 503-325-6104 for tickets, or go to www.astorstreetoprycompany.com
At the Nordic Heritage Museum
3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle
At the Swedish Cultural Center (Seattle)
1920 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 283-1090
Tre Kronor Lodge (Salem)
Tre Kronor Website: http://www.vasaorder.net/?Lodge=713
Scandinavian Cultural Center (Pacific Lutheran University)
12180 Park Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98447, (253) 535-7349, www.plu.edu/~scancntr
Events at the Scandinavian Center at California Lutheran University
Information: Richard or Anita Londgren, kronapress@verizon.net or(805) 241-1051.
Nordic Dancing
Norske Runddansere
Join Norske Runddansere for a friendly evening of dance every Monday evening, 7 -10 pm at the Friendship Masonic Hall, 5625 NE Alameda in Portland. Walk-in is $3 or a year of membership is $40. Lessons from 7:30-8:30 pm included with admission. The beginning dances are taught in the fall beginning September 8. For information, go to www.norskerunddansere.org.
Leikarringen of Portland
Even more fun than eating lutefisk ... it's Scandinavian dancing!
Leikarringen of Portland is a multi-age performing, "award winning," youth dance group sponsored by the Daughters of Norway and Norske Runddansere. Dancers begin at age 4 and gradually gain skills to move up into our intermediate and then to our advanced troupe. A family affair, with second and third generation dancers performing with our group. Multiple directors/instructors provide years of dance background and share a wealth of dances from all the Scandinavian countries.
Practices Tuesdays at 2800 SE Harrison. Kids ages 4 and up!
Contact: Christie Stilson (503) 449-9004 or christiestilson@yahoo.com
Grieg Lodge Leikarringen
Join the first and oldest Leikarringen circle in the Portland metro area! Begun in 1934, the Grieg Lodge Norwegian folk dancing troupe has danced before royalty and at World's Fair.
Adult group every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 pm. Children's group 1st+3rd Tuesday from 7-7:30 pm. Email David Champion at norseherodotus@hotmail.com or Karen Thompson: 503-367-5014 or ktmoonblue@yahoo.com for more information.
2010 Awards & Scholarships
Scandinavian of the Year ~ Congratulations to Denver James & Kristi Johnson-James, the newly crowned Scandinavians of the Year!
Scandinavian of the Year is one of the most prestigious awards given annually by the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation (SHF) to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her organization and to the wider Scandinavian community in Oregon. The plaque is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and public service. SHF invites any Scandinavian organization in Oregon or Southwest Washington to nominate a person who has made such a contribution.
Lucia Scholarship ~ Congratulations to Kaija Perkiomaki. Oregon's Official Lucia.
Announcements
If you want your event posted on the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation's weekly Scandinavian Events list send an email to Mike at shf-mike@mindspring.com by 9:00 Friday morning. If you want your event listed on our website, please email Sassa at shf-sassa@mindspring.com. The event must have a Nordic theme.
Any Questions? Email or call (503-977-0275)