November

Nov 4

Jul Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm.  Join us for a delicious Scandinavian Christmas dinner prepared by our members.  Social hour starts at 5:30 pm.  Reservations for the dinner are required and must be received by Monday, October 31.  Ticket prices are: Members $20, Non-members $25, Child (age 6-12) $7, Child (5 and younger) Free.  For more information and a reservation form, please call 831-464-3310.

Nov 7

Valhalla Planning Meeting and Potluck Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Nov 12

Scandinavian Cultural Center Board Meeting at Viking Hall, 10 am, followed by Viking Hall Board Meeting.

Nov 19

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

December

Dec 3

Lucia Festival of Light at the First Congregational Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz 95060, 4 pm.  There will be a performance by the Zaida Singers, the procession of Lucia and her attendants and star boys, dancing around the Christmas tree, cookies and coffee, and a Scandinavian Butik.  We invite you to bring homemade cookies to the Church kitchen before the performance.  Thank you.

Dec. 5

Valhalla Planning Meeting and Potluck Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Dec 17

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children – canceled this month.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

January

2012

Jan 6

Cultural Program: Robin Woodman – The Lefse Lady, at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm Social Time, 7:00 pm Program.  Lefse is a traditional Scandinavian softbread made of potatoes, milk and flour, and cooked on a griddle.  Robin will teach us her secrets for making lefse like a pro.  Bring an apron and be prepared to have some fun, while you roll up your sleeves and have a "hands-on" experience.  

Jan 9

Valhalla Planning Meeting and Potluck Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Jan 21

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children – canceled this month.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

Jan 23

Winter Book Club - Exploring Our Roots Through Literature, at Viking Hall,

7 – 8:30 pm.  The group’s focus is on works depicting historical and cultural aspects of Scandinavian life.  This month’s selection is The Burnt-Out Town of Miracles, by Roy Jacobson.  Registration is not required.  Book can be purchased at amazon.com and barnes&nobel.com.  For more information contact Duane at omlop16@yahoo.com

February

Feb 3

Cultural Program: Dr. James Kaplan Presents an Introduction to Scandinavian Crime Fiction, at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm Social Time, 7:00 pm Program.  Scandinavian detective novels are enjoying a world-wide vogue right now and have had huge successes as books, on TV and in films.  Dr. Kaplan, professor emeritus at Minnesota State University Moorhead, will present an engrossing introduction to this exciting genre of contemporary literature.

To enhance your enjoyment of this presentation, you are encouraged to read the following selections prior to the program:  The Draining Lake by Iceland’s Arnaldur Indridason, The Redbreast by Norway’s Jo Nesbø, and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Sweden’s Stieg Larsson.  Check the public library, Costco and Amazon.com for availability.

Feb 6

Valhalla Planning Meeting and Potluck Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Feb 18

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

Feb 27

Winter Book Club - Exploring Our Roots Through Literature, at Viking Hall,

7 – 8:30 pm.  The group’s focus is on works depicting historical and cultural aspects of Scandinavian life.  This month’s selection is God’s Mercy, by Kirstin Ekman.  Registration is not required.  Book can be purchased at amazon.com and barnes&nobel.com.  For more information contact Duane at omlop16@yahoo.com

March

Mar 2

Annual Pea Soup and Pancakes Dinner, at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm Social Time, 7:00 pm Dinner.  Come enjoy a traditional Scandinavian meal prepared by our members.  Our menu will be Swedish whole yellow pea soup and split green pea soup with mustard, potatoes, Swedish limpa bread, and crepe-like pancakes with whipped cream and lingonberries for dessert. 

Mar 5

Valhalla Planning Meeting and Potluck Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Mar 17

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

Mar 26

Winter Book Club - Exploring Our Roots Through Literature, at Viking Hall,

7 – 8:30 pm.  The group’s focus is on works depicting historical and cultural aspects of Scandinavian life.  Our final selection is The Fish Can Sing, by Nobel Prize winner Halldor Laxness.  Registration is not required.  Book can be purchased at amazon.com and barnes&nobel.com.  For more information contact Duane at omlop16@yahoo.com

1^st Friday of each Month

Cultural Program at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm

2^nd Monday of each Month

Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

1^st/3^rd Monday each Month

Folkdance Classes at SCO, 222 Market St., Santa Cruz, 95060, 7:30 pm

Instructor: Ellen Moilanen, 831-336-9972

Spring and Fall of each Year

Rosemaling Workshops at Viking Hall, Full Day Saturday

For more information call 831-464-3310

January

Contact Jeanne Shada for details regarding the January programs: shadaway@aol.com or 831-430-9263

Jan 7

6:30 pm, Potluck at Viking Hall

7:30 pm, New films by Liz Sparks of her 2010 summer trip to the southern part of Sweden  

Jan 8

10 am – Scandinavian Cultural Center Board Meeting at Viking Hall followed by the Viking Hall Board Meeting.

12:30 pm – Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall - CANCELLED

Jan 15

10:30 am to 11:30 am, Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, CANCELLED in Jan

Jan 29

7:00 pm – Concert by Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist at Viking Hall, a professional musician and entertaining performer who has played with Myron Floren and at the North Dakota Hostfest from 1984 to 2006.  Join us for an unforgettable evening!

February

Contact Jeanne Shada for details regarding the February programs: shadaway@aol.com or 831-430-9263

Feb 4

7:30 pm, “Scandinavia” Video by Rick Steves, at Viking Hall

Feb 7

6:30 pm, Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall

Feb 19

10:30 am to 11:30 am, Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

March

Contact Jeanne Shada for details regarding the March programs: shadaway@aol.com or 831-430-9263

Mar 4

6:30 pm, Pea Soup and Pancakes at Viking Hall, piano music by Heather Norquist

Mar 7

6:30 pm, Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall

Mar 19

10:30 am to 11:30 am, Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

April

Contact Jeanne Shada for details regarding the April programs: shadaway@aol.com or 831-430-9263

Apr 1

6:30 pm, Potluck and Heritage Night, at Viking Hall, where members share stories and artifacts from their heritage

Apr 4

6:30 pm, Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall

Apr 9

9 am to 4 pm, Spring Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting with Marley Wright-Smith, Instructor; $45 if postmarked before 3/25, $50 after 3/25, additional $5 off for Valhalla and SCCSC members.  We need a minimum registered by 3/26 to hold the class so register early.  To register make your check out to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” and mail to:  Rosemaling, P.O. Box 2411, Santa Cruz, CA 95063.

For more information call 831-464-3310

Apr 16

10:30 am to 11:30 am, Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

September

Sept 7

Valhalla Planning Meeting, at Viking Hall, 5:30 pm.  (Our usual potluck dinner is cancelled for this meeting.)

Sept 9

Cultural Program: Matt Warner – Music Sensation, at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm Social Time, 7:30 pm Program.  Matt Warner of Scotts Valley is a pianist and vocalist who has astonished his audiences with a musical presence that reaches far beyond his young years.  Now nineteen, he performs locally and abroad as opportunities arise.  Matt will entertain us with musical selections including beautiful Country & Western, boot-stompin' Boogie Woogie, Traditional and Southern Gospel music.

Sept 17

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

October

Oct 7

Cultural Program: Nordic Folk Dress, at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm Social Time, 7:00 pm Program.  Come see our members model their traditional Scandinavian costumes, and learn about resources for creating your own traditional costume.

Oct 8

Fall Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, 9 am to 4 pm.  Learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting with Marley Wright-Smith, Instructor.  Beginners are welcome.  This session’s project will be a wall clock.  $45 if registration is received by September 7, $50 after September 7, with an additional $5 off for Valhalla and SCCSC members, plus $17 for materials.  We need a minimum registered by September 7 to hold the class, so please sign up early.  To register, send your check payable to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” to: Rosemaling, P.O. Box 2411, Santa Cruz, CA 95063.

Oct 11

Valhalla Planning Meeting and Potluck Dinner at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Oct 15

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

January

Jan 8

“The Danish Side of the Øresund” and “In and Out of Stockholm,” at Viking Hall

7:30 pm – New films by Liz Sparks of her latest trip to Scandinavia.

6:30 pm – Social Hour before the presentation.

Jan 11

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Jan 23

Special Concert and Lecture at Viking Hall, 7:00 pm.  Features music by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg; Danish composer Carl Nielsen; and Finnish composer Jean Sibelius; presented by Danielle Crook, vocalist and Harlan Otter, pianist.  Admission:  $6 adults, $4 members & children.

6:30 pm – Social Time before the concert

February

Feb 5

The Vikings in Ireland at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm – presented by Keith Hanlon

6:30 pm – Social Hour before the program

Feb 8

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

March

Mar 5

Pea Soup and Pancakes at Viking Hall, 7 pm

6:30 pm – Social Time before the dinner

Mar 8

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

April

Apr 2

Heritage and Potluck Night, at Viking Hall, 7 pm
6:30 pm – Social Time before the dinner

Apr 10

Spring Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, 9 am to 4 pm – Learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting with Marley Wright-Smith, Instructor; $45 if postmarked before 3/27, $50 after 3/27, additional $5 off for Valhalla and SCCSC members.  We need a minimum registered by 3/27 to hold the class so register early.  To register make your check out to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” and mail to:  Rosemaling, P.O. Box 2411, Santa Cruz, CA 95063.

For more information call 831-464-3310

Apr 12

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Apr 17

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am,

every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz Board Meeting and Potluck at Viking Hall, 11:30 am, followed by the Viking Hall Board Meeting.

For up-to-date information, call 831-423-5091

Apr 23-25

Golden Gate District Convention in Fresno, CA

May

May 1-2

Norway Day Festival at Fort Mason’s Herbst Pavilion, San Francisco

May 2

Walpurgis Picnic and Bonfire Celebration at Sunset Beach, 5 pm

May 10

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

May 15

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am,

every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

May 28-30

Sweden Day at Camp Norge, 250 Canyon Mine Road, Alta, CA

June

Jun 12

Midsummer Fest at Viking Hall, $5 Adults, $2 Children 6-12 yr, under 6 free

Jun 19

SAPL Midsummer Festival at Sveadal

July

No events scheduled

August

No events scheduled

September

Sep 8

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Sep 10

Government and Politics at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm – Presented by Greg Larson, Los Gatos City Manager and former statewide political campaign manager

6:30 pm – Social Hour before the program

Sep 17

Krauka Viking Band Concert at Viking Hall, 7 pm, Cost: $10

4-piece band from Århus plays Viking rock music; instruments include:  bowed lyre, horns, percussion, bass, lyre, and vocals

Sep 18

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361.

Sep 18

CANCELLED

Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz Board Meeting and Potluck at Sea Cliff Beach, 11:00 am, followed by the Viking Hall Board Meeting.

October

Oct 1

Music by Classical Pianist Harlan Otter (including March of the Trolls by Edvard Grieg) followed by the video:  Mount Rushmore – PBS American Experience at Viking Hall, 7:00 pm.  Did you know the sculptor of Mount Rushmore was the son of Danish immigrants?  Come hear his story.

6:30 pm – Social Hour before the program

Oct 11

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Oct 16

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361

Oct 23

Fall Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, 9 am to 4 pm – Learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting with Marley Wright-Smith, Instructor; $45 if postmarked before 10/9, $50 after 10/9, additional $5 off for Valhalla and SCCSC members.  We need a minimum registered by 10/9 to hold the class so register early.  To register make your check out to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” and mail to:  Rosemaling, P.O. Box 2411, Santa Cruz, CA 95063.

For more information, call 831-464-3310

November

Nov 5

Jul Dinner at Viking Hall, 7:00 pm

6:30 pm – Social Time before the dinner

Nov 6

Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz Board Meeting and Potluck at Viking Hall, 11:00 am, followed by the Viking Hall Board Meeting.

Nov 8

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Nov 20

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361

December

Dec 4

Lucia Festival of Light at the First Congregational Church, 900 High St, Santa Cruz 95060, 4 pm 

There will be a performance by the Zaida Singers, the procession of Lucia and her attendants and star boys, cookies and coffee, Scandinavian Butik, and dancing around the Christmas tree.  We invite you to bring homemade cookies to the kitchen before the performance – Thank you!

Dec 13

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Dec 18

Swedish Playgroup for Young Children at Viking Hall, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, every third Saturday of the month.  This is an opportunity for your young children or grandchildren to learn Swedish songs and games, such as Björnen Sover, Imse Vimse Spindel, Små Grodorna, etc.  For more information, call Veronica at 831-685-1361

January

Jan 9

Seasons of Sweden, at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm – Short film of photos and video set to Swedish music by Liz Sparks, who last year presented a memorable film of spring in Finland and early summer in Stockholm.  Installation of New Officers and Recognition of New Members. 

6:30 pm – Social Time

Jan 12

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

Jan 24

Mr. Song-Strummin’ Storyman, Jack Pearson, at Viking Hall, 7 pm.  Don’t miss this special concert because it’s so much FUN – entertaining for adults and kids alike.  Come prepared for a rich time of story telling, instruments, and audience participation.  Jack Pearson is a professional comedian and musician from Minnesota who has performed at Scandinavian Festivals throughout the United States.

February

Feb 6

Norway: Cruising with Companions at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm – Anita Alan will present a slide show of her Norway Cruise with a well known personality; award winning author Lisa Meckel will read favorite sea poems and original works.

6:30 pm – Social Time

Feb 9

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

March

March 6

Pea Soup and Pancakes at Viking Hall, 7 pm

6:30 pm – Social Time

March 8

Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz Board Meeting, Viking Hall, 2:00 pm

Viking Hall Board Meeting, at Viking Hall, 3:00 pm

March 9

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

March 21

Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, 9 am to 4 pm – Learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting with Marley Wright-Smith, Instructor; $45 if postmarked before 3/10, $50 after 3/10, additional $5 off for Valhalla and SCCSC members.  To register make your check out to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” and mail to:  Rosemaling, P.O. Box 2411, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. 

For more information call 831-464-3310

April

April 3

Heritage and Potluck Night, at Viking Hall
6:30 pm – Social Time, 7 pm – Dinner
 

April 13

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

May

May 2-3

Norway Days, Fort Mason’s Herbst Pavilion, San Francisco

 

May 3

Walpurgis Picnic and Bonfire at Sunset Beach, Watsonville
5 pm – Potluck dinner
 

May 11

Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm
 

May 16

Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, 9 am to 4 pm.  Learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting with Marley Wright-Smith, Instructor; $45 if postmarked before May 8, $50 after May 8, additional $5 off for Valhalla and SCCSC members.  To register make check out to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” and mail to: 
     Rosemaling
     P.O. Box 2411
     Santa Cruz, CA 95063.
For more information call 831-464-3310 
 

May 29-31

Sweden Days, Camp Norge, 250 Canyon Mine Rd, Alta, Ca

June

June 13

Midsummer Fest at Viking Hall
 

July

No events scheduled

August

No events scheduled

September

Sept 7

Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm
 

Sept 11

Government and Politics: From Norway to Santa Cruz at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm – Presented by Greg Larson, Los Gatos City Manager.  6:30 pm – Social Time
 

Sept 12

Scandinavian Cultural Center Board Meeting and Picnic at Sea Cliff Beach in Aptos, 11:00 am, followed by the Viking Hall Board Meeting

October

Oct 2

Trolleaften (Troll Night) at Viking Hall, social hour starts at 6:30 pm, program starts at 7:30 pm. 
Trolls live in the mystical region between imagination and reality.  They are supernatural members of Norse mythology with magical qualities – always a little bit mischievous and endowed with oversized nose and ears, and even a tail.  We will be creating our own trolls – with their own stories and songs.  We invite you to bring a costume piece (like an old wig, a troll’s tail, an old hat, a piece of old clothing, or a troll accessory – moss, stick, etc.) to dress a troll.  Contribute your ideas and creativity, or just sit back and watch as a troll emerges.  Families are welcome.  Dirt cake for dessert!

 

Oct 12

Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

 

Oct 24

Rosemaling Workshop at Viking Hall, 9 am to 4 pm – Learn traditional Norwegian decorative brush painting and make beautiful Christmas ornaments.  Our instructor is Marley Wright-Smith.  The cost is $45 if postmarked before 10/18, or $50 after 10/18, with an additional $5 discount for Valhalla and SCCSC members.  To register make your check out to “SCCSC” or “Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz” and mail it to:  Rosemaling, P.O. Box 2411, Santa Cruz, CA 95063.  For more information call 831-464-3310.

 

November

Nov 6

Jul Dinner at Viking Hall, social time starts at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7 pm
Entertainment will be provided by talented young vocalists singing Scandinavian Christmas music.  We will be celebrating our 20^th anniversary as an organization and honoring Robert Peterson, the founder of the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz.

 

Nov 9

Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm

 

December

Dec 5

Lucia Festival of Light, 4 pm, at the First Congregational Church, 900 High St,

Santa Cruz, 95060.  There will be a performance by the Zaida Singers, the procession of Lucia and her attendants and star boys, cookies and coffee, Scandinavian Butik, and dancing around the Christmas tree.  We invite you to bring homemade cookies to the kitchen before the performance – Thank you!

 

Dec 14

Valhalla Planning and Potluck Meeting at Viking Hall, 6:30 pm