Saturday, February 20: The New Sweden Annual Meeting will be held at Ross Fogelquist’s home (Fogelbo at 8740 SW Oleson Road) at 2 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres and sweets, coffee and punch. You are welcome to contribute a favorite sweet or appetizer to share if you would like to do so.

Wednesday, March 24: We meet with Harmoni Vasa Lodge, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Portland at 7 p.m. There will be a potluck meal followed by a slide presentation of a trek across Iceland by two Oregonians. For more information click here: “A Walk Across Iceland.”

Friday, April 30: Celebrate Walpurgis Eve with a bonfire, snacks and hot drinks. 7 pm at Dave and Melinda Carter’s home, 1470 SW Borland Road, West Linn, OR. (tentative) For more information click here: “Walpurgis.”

Friday/Saturday May 14/15: Annual New Sweden Antique and Garage Sale at Fogelbo. (10 a.m. –5 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.) Features many Scandinavian antiques and decorative items and a huge selection of household items (furniture, small appliances, books, clothing, etc. ) contributed by many families. Get Swedish treats at the Stuga Café! For more information, click here: “New Sweden Antique and Garage Sale.”

Saturday, June 26: Midsummer Fest. Hosted by the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation and the League of Swedish Societies. To be held at the German American Cultural Center at 7901 S.E. Division Street. Entertainment on two stages, dancing and games, a special children’s activity area. Also enjoy the beer and wine garden. There will be a Viking camp and demonstrations of one-on-one Viking battles! The evening dance features a Swedish brass band from Sigtuna Sweden. The Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, check the Scandinavian Events listings at http://www.scanheritage.org/c-17-midsummer.aspx

Saturday, August 14: Kräftskiva, our Annual Crayfish Party at Fogelbo. Reservations required, for more information and a reservation form, click here: “Kräftskiva.“

August 16-21: Trollbacken, Swedish Language and Culture Camp for children ages 7-13 takes place at Menucha Retreat, Corbett Oregon (about 20 miles from Portland) $370 for the first child and then $340 per sibling Registration and payment in full are due  May 17, 2010. For a brochure with an application form email director@trollbacken.org, or visit the website at http://www.trollbacken.org

Saturday, October 16: ScanFeast Auction and Dinner in support of the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation. Registration required. For more information, go to the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation website at http://www.scanheritage.org/c-49-scanfeast.aspx

Saturday, November 13: 2010 Lucia Selection Luncheon at St. Mathews Lutheran Church, Beaverton. Watch this space and your newsletters for more information as plans are finalized.

Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5: ScanFair at Portland State University. A festive celebration of Scandinavian Culture featuring ethnic crafts, foods, music and dance. Over 150 vendors and continuous entertainment on two stages. For more information, go to http://www.scanheritage.org/c-50-scanfair.aspx

Saturday, December 11: Lucia Fest. A beautiful musical program introducing Oregon’s 2010 Lucia and her court. The program is followed by Swedish baked treats coffee and glögg, ring dances around the Christmas Tree and a visit by the Tomten! St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3880 SE Brooklyn St., at 4:00 p.m. For more information click here: “2010 Lucia Fest.”

The Scandinavian Heritage Foundation (SHF) maintains an extensive listing of events throughout the Portland Metropolitan area on their website at http://www.scanheritage.org/c-57-upcoming-events.aspx.

To receive a weekly email from SHF listing Scandinavian related events simply send an email to shf@mindspring.com and ask to be added to their mailing list for Weekly Events.