Every week. Swedish Language Classes. We offer several different levels of instruction: Beginners 1 & 2, Intermediate, Advanced and Conversational Swedish. Conversational Swedish is Friday at 12 noon, and other classes are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Call 206-937-0441 for more information and to register. $70 for SCC members, $95 non-members.
Every Friday. Library & Genealogy. Our Friday librarian and genealogist will guide your genealogy research or help you find a book. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Every Friday. Matinee. Scandinavian films with English subtitles. $5 donation. 2 p.m. Arrive early for a sandwich or stay later for fika in our Kafé.
- Sept. 3: Danish drama: Brothers.
- Sept. 10: Icelandic film: Johannes.
- Sept. 17: Swedish film: Fanny and Alexander.
- Sept. 24: Norwegian film: Cool & Crazy on the Road.
The Viking influence on history, culture, language and the arts can still be felt today, both in Scandinavia and further abroad. Whether you've delved deep into the sagas or have never studied the Vikings before, you're sure to enjoy our weekly Viking presentations, every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Swedish Cultural Center. Starting Sept. 10, we'll be watching a 36-week DVD series on Vikings by Professor Kenneth Harl of Tulane University.
Thursday, Sept. 9. Writing Letters in Swedish. In this four-week class, we’ll learn how to write in Swedish, particularly letters to family and friends in Sweden. Instructor Laura Wideburg. 7–9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 10. Annual Crayfish Celebration. Delicious buffet, crayfish, snaps songs, raffle, dancing, and more! $45 for SCC and SACC members; $55 general public. RSVP required; send payment to L. Powers, 22841 NE 8th St., Sammamish, WA 98074. 6:30–11:30 p.m. Info: 425-829-2308.
Friday, Sept. 10. Scandinavian Old-Time Music Jam Session. Newcomers welcome to listen or play or both! During Happy Hour, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 12. Swedish Pancakes. Live music plus dancing make it the best food and entertainment in town. Authentic Swedish pancakes, ham, lingonberries. $8 guests, $6 SCC members, children 5–12 $4. 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 12. Genealogy Session. Come to learn your own ancestry, or to help others get started! Hands-on help from real genealogists. Free. 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 15. Scandinavian Film. Swedish classic film by Ingmar Bergman: Fanny and Alexander. 7:30 p.m. $5 donation.
Friday, Sept. 17. European Wine Tasting. Selected by David LeClaire, certified sommelier. Enjoy the Center’s gorgeous view with a delicious selection of red, white, and rose wines. Evening hours. $20 members/$25 guests.
Wednesday, Sept. 22. Finnish Film. Suden vuosi (The Year of the Wolf). $5 donation. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23. Scandinavian Salon. Monthly dinner & conversation with homestyle Swedish food by chefs Ann-Margret and Malin and musical presentation by the new director of the Swedish Women’s Chorus, jazz singer Kelley Johnson. $30 includes the meal and a glass of wine. Limited seating, so RSVP early: 206-283-1090 or Social Hour 6 p.m.; Dinner 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 24. Scandinavian Folkdance. Live music by Nordleik Duo, offering old time dance music on fiddles, accordion and vocal. $10 members, $12 guests. Free lesson at 7:30. Dance 8–10:30 p.m. for more information.
Wednesday, Sept. 29. Documentary Film.Millennium: the Stieg Larsson Story. The inside story of the famous Swedish author whose books have swept the world. $5 donation. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 1. Overview of Estate Planning. Board member Judy Nilsen Cooper will present a brief overview of estate planning. Come to the talk and we’ll treat you to lunch in the Friday Kafé. 10:30 a.m.
Save the date of Oct. 23 for the SCC’s fundraising auction, Sweden Goes to Hollywood. Everyone is invited to this gala event, and we hope you’ll dress up in movie star style! Fund-raising events such as the auction depend on many willing hands to help out and an abundance of items to be sold. We're already collecting offers of volunteer help and donations of items. (If you don’t know what sort of items are needed, we'll be sending a letter describing what is most appealing to auction goers.) If you'd like to volunteer, donate an item, or help in any other way, contact the SCC office at 206-283-1090 or
Wednesday, Nov. 3. Members & Friends Dinner. King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg (yes, he has Swedish heritage!) will provide a program on what King County has done to decrease car thefts.
Mark Your Calendars
Got the rest of your year mapped out? No? Good—then you can spend it with us! Here's a peek at what's on tap for the rest of 2010. Details to come:
- First Sunday of every month. Pancake Breakfast.
- Wednesday, Oct. 6. Members & Friends Dinner. Swedish founding of the Compass Center Mission.
- Sunday, Oct. 17. Sounds of Sweden concert at Benaroya Hall.
- Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 6–7. Scandinavian Holiday Bazaar.
- Thursday, Nov. 11. Scandinavian Salon. Artist Elisabeth Persson from Sweden kicks off an exhibit and sale of her art.
- Friday, Nov. 12. Viking club. Professor Kenneth Harl of Tulane University gives a presentation on the Vikings.
- Friday, Nov. 19. Volunteer appreciation dinner catered by Ann-Margret.
- Sunday, Nov. 28. Christmas ornament making and tree decorating (early afternoon), co-sponsored by Swedish Finn Historical Society.
- Wednesday, Dec. 1. Members & Friends Dinner. Author Bob Goldberg and book Riding with Reindeer.
- Friday, December 10. Lucia Bal (evening).
- Sunday, Dec. 12. Lucia Fest with UW (afternoon).
- Friday, Dec. 31. New Year’s Eve at the Center.
- Wednesday, Jan. 5. Members & Friends Dinner. Landscape Architect Guy Michaelsen describing Magnuson Park.
- Thursday, Jan. 13. Scandinavian Salon. Peter Jackson on human rights.
- Friday, Jan. 21. Talent Show for members and friends.
- Wednesday, Feb 2. Members & Friends Dinner. Swedish Massage—Want to Try It Out?
- Friday, March 4. Pea Soup Challenge.
- Saturday, June 4. Sweden Day Dinner and Car Show.
