The Scandinavian Heritage Foundation...

...is a non-profit organization focused on the five Nordic nations -- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. SHF is the catalyst in the Northwest for preserving authentic traditions and culture while celebrating modern Scandinavian life, culture and business. It is the "go to" regional resource for all things Scandinavian.

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What's Happening in the Nordic Community?

Jan 28 - SHF's Cook & Eat with Megan & Jeremy from Viking Soul Food

Megan and Jeremy from Viking Soul Food will share some lefse creations from their food cart menu.

Feb. 3 - Friday Night Lecture Series: Iceland After the Bank Collapse with Icelandic Consul Les Swanson

What happened in the Icelandic bank collapse, what was its impact on Icelanders and throughout the financial world, and where do we go from here?

Feb. 9-25 -Portland International Film Festival

For the fifth year, the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation is co-sponsoring Nordic films at Portland’s month-long foreign film festival. Co-sponsors with SHF are Grieg Lodge, New Sweden and the Scan|Design Foundation. Come join us for three fabulous film & reception combos! Click on the link for more information...

Feb 23 - Nordic Business After Hours: Design within Reach

Design Within Reach sells clean and simple furniture and accessories, representing designers, materials and processes that span categories and countries. 5:30-7:00pm

Location: Design within Reach: 1200 NW Everett St., PDX 97209

Reservations are not required, but an RSVP would help us plan. Call the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation at (503) 977-0275 or email shf@mindspring.com.

Feb 25 - Cook & Eat: A Scandinavian Feast

Alberta Seierstad will return to Cook & Eat to teach us how to make a Scandinavian meal of, Stekt Paske Kylling (Bergen Easter Chicken) and Kurkkusalaati (Finnish Cucumber Salad).

Garrison Keillor in Concert, March 8, 7:30 pm ~ Great Seats! Great Prices!

The Scandinavian Heritage Foundation has secured 50 discounted tickets at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall for a night of comedy and stories by the master of storytelling, Garrison Keillor, creator of the weekly radio show A Prairie Home Companion. (Please note that the Oregon Symphony does not perform.)

The tickets for this one-night only event are the best available seats in the Middle Center Section C on the Orchestra Level (lower level). These are $100 tickets, priced at $80 for friends of SHF, with a $3 mailing and handling charge. That’s a 20% discount!

Call SHF by Feb. 24 for reservations and payment, (503) 977-0275.

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For Information, contact SHF at:

(503) 977-0275
shf@mindspring.com

Or stop by our office located on the property where we will build the Scandinavian American Cultural & Community Center 8800 SW Oleson Road Portland, OR 97223