Events Calendar

Calendar Information

The Cultural Center hosts a variety of programs open to the entire community throughout the year. We have speakers, musicians, dancers, seminars, actors, and opportunities for sharing stories and artifacts from our immigrant parents, grandparents and forebears.

Upcoming Events and Regularly Occurring Events, as well as Past Events of the year, are listed below.

Normally, there is a cultural event held the first Friday of each month (except July and August) at Viking Hall.

Valhalla general planning meetings are usually held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at Viking Hall with a potluck. These meetings are open to all and are the business and planning meetings for our programs.

Folk dance classes for all levels are held on the first and third Mondays of every month at 7:30pm at SCO, 222 Market Street, Santa Cruz, 95060.

2010 Upcoming Events

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 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	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	Trolleaften (Troll Night) at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm 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 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

Regularly Occurring Events - unless otherwise specified

1^st Friday of each Month	Cultural Program at Viking Hall, 7:30 pm, Cultural Leader: Ole Christensen, 831-423-5091, oleok@comcast.net

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

2010 Past Events

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

2009 Past Events

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

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