Cultural Events and Activities
Throughout the year we provide our members with many cultural events and activities.
Upcoming New Sweden Activities at a Glance- Mark your calendars!
- Kubb players meet informally at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., the 1st & 3rd Sunday mornings
- Sunday, March 26 - New Sweden Annual Members Meeting
- Saturday, April 22 - Orienteering
- Sunday, April 30 - Vappu/Valborg Celebration with Finlandia and Nordic Northwest
- Saturday, May 20 - Orienteering
- Saturday, June 17 - Orienteering
- June 23 and 24 - Midsummer Celebration at Fogelbo with Nordic Northwest
- Saturday, September 9 - Orienteering
- Saturday, November 25 - Scandinavian Goat Market presented by New Sweden at Norse Hall, Portland
- December 9 and 10 - Scan Fair at Portland Convention Center
Sunday, March 26 - New Sweden Annual Members Meeting
3:00 - 5:00 PM
5065 Foothills Drive, Lake Oswego OR 97034
A warm welcome to all our members for our first major New Sweden event of 2023! As Ross mentions in his address to members (previous page), this year’s annual meeting will be a special one indeed! Though the meeting falls a couple of weeks before Easter, we will use the meeting to share a bit about the Swedish easter holiday and associated traditions, in addition to introducing our new board members and sharing a bit about New Sweden’s plans for the coming year. Bring what you can to the potluck (see Ross’ letter again for suggestions), and let us know what you are planning to bring! You can message Ross directly (ross@fogelbo.com).
Saturday, April 22 - Orienteering
at Mt. Tabor Park (contact kristigus@aol.com or tanakaaxberg@gmail.com to join New Sweden's team)
Sunday, April 30 - Vappu/Valborg Celebration with Finlandia and Nordic Northwest
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fogelbo Lawn, with parking at Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
Register at https://www.nordicnorthwest.org/vappu
This year, we are thrilled to share our Valborg celebration with our Finnish counterparts. Called Valborg in Sweden and Vappu (or Vappen) in Finland, this is an approximate celebration of mayday and the commemoration day of St. Walpurgis.
Saturday, May 20 - Orienteering
on Hamilton Island (contact kristigus@aol.com or tanakaaxberg@gmail.com to join New Sweden's team)
Saturday, June 17 - Orienteering
at Stub Stewart State Park (contact kristigus@aol.com or tanakaaxberg@gmail.com to join New Sweden's team)
June 23 and 24 - Midsummer Celebration at Fogelbo with Nordic Northwest
Saturday, September 9 - Orienteering
at Catherine Creek (contact kristigus@aol.com or tanakaaxberg@gmail.com to join New Sweden's team)
