Svenska Kulturförbundet i Seattle

Påskris och semlor

2008-03-16T13:00:00.000-07:00

Come join us at the Swedish Cultural Center for an afternoon decorating "påskris" (Swedish feathered sticks used for Easter decorations) and eating semlor (delicious cream buns with almond paste). Coffee will also be provided.

ALL AGES. Members, guests, and visitors welcome!

FREE for members and children 12 and under. $5 for nonmembers 13 and up.

Please RSVP via our Evite so we can get an idea of how many semlor to get. :)

Sunday, March 16th
1:00 - 2:30pm
1920 Dexter Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Marianne Forssblad Recieves Norway's Medal of St. Olav

2008-03-11T11:42:00.000-07:00

Press Release from the Nordic Heritage Museum:

FORMER MUSEUM DIRECTOR, MARIANNE FORSSBLAD
TO RECEIVE NORWAY’S MEDAL OF ST. OLAV

March 10, 2008 —(Seattle, WA) It is a pleasure and honor for Kim Nesselquist, Consul of Norway to announce that His Majesty the King of Norway on January 7, 2008 has bestowed upon Marianne Forssblad the Medal of St. Olav for her outstanding service of Norwegian and Nordic interests during her 27 years of service as the Director of the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle.

Founded by HM King Haakon the 7th on March 17, 1939 as a reward for services in advancing knowledge of Norway abroad and for strengthening the bonds between expatriate Norwegians and their descendants and their country of residence.

Eric Nelson, the new Executive Director of the Nordic Heritage Museum adds “I’d like to personally congratulate Marianne Forssblad on her extensive contributions and accomplishments during her 27 years here at the Museum.”

The medal is of silver and bears a crown, with the head of the reigning King in profile and his name and motto on the obverse, and the Cross of St. Olav on the reverse. The medal is the property of the person on whom it is conferred and is worn suspended from the ribbon of the Order of St. Olav on the left breast.

A special reception by invitation will be held in Marianne Forssblad’s honor Tuesday, March 25, 2008 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Nordic Heritage Museum.

Kulturen - March 2008

2008-03-06T12:24:00.001-08:00

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Trollhaugen

2008-02-29T16:00:00.000-08:00

Fri, Feb 29th – Sun, March 2nd, 2008
Trollhaugen Lodge (Sons of Norway) in the Cascade Mountains

A weekend at the Trollhaugen Lodge (Sons of Norway) has become a winter tradition for Svenska Kulturförbundet. There are rooms with 4, 6, and 8 beds, for 56 total beds. The ski slope starts right outside the door. Skis and snowshoes are available for rent.

Dinner (chili and salad) will be served on Friday evening. Bring your own food for the other meals. We have a potluck on Saturday evening. Also be sure to bring your own bedding and pillows. There is a ping pong table and a hot tub to be enjoyed by all.

It’s a great way to get out into nature and to spend time with other Swedish speakers. You are also welcome to come up just for the day.

Kulturförbundet subsidizes the prices for SKF members. Send in a check with the registration form to reserve your place.

Thanks to Eva Pavoni for helping to organize this weekend!

Knytkalas och Bokbyte

2008-02-09T18:30:00.000-08:00

Potluck & Book/Magazine Exchange
Sat, February 9th, 6:30pm
At the home of Mark Hammarlund and Jan Peterson
Evite

Bring a dish to share and any Swedish novels, books, or magazines that you want to give away. You can exchange them for some new reading! Call Jan or Mark to let them know you are coming and what you would like to bring.

For ADULTS.

Address
2121 North 143rd Street
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 361-6206

Directions:
From I-5, take the NE 145th St. Exit (Exit # 73)
Go WEST on 145th St.
Turn LEFT (south) at the first stoplight – 1st Ave NE
Turn RIGHT (west) at the first street – 143rd St.
Drive straight 4 blocks. It’s the 2nd house on the left in the dead end.
(Limited parking, so if possible, park outside the dead end.)

Nya styrelsemedlemmar

2008-02-01T23:34:00.000-08:00

Just a friendly reminder that we will need a new board for the 2008-2009 year, and we are looking for members interested in taking part. :) Would you like to help shape Kulturförbundet next year? Do you have a suggestion of someone who you think would be fabulous for the job? Let us know!

Important things to note:
1 - This does NOT have to be a huge burden; simple is great.
2 - If you are interested, you ARE qualified. :) So don't doubt yourself.
3 - You won't be alone--you will be working with other talented people on the board.
4 - This is a great opportunity vitalize a unique organization that brings together Swedish culture, language, activities, and friendships. What's not to love?

We are always reachable by email at svenskakulturforbundet@gmail.com. Vi hörs!

Kulturen - January 2008

2008-01-03T18:39:00.000-08:00

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The Trollhaugen form can be downloaded here.

Midsommar 2007 Video

2007-11-30T16:00:00.000-08:00

Bo Kordell put together this video to share from our 2007 Midsummer celebration, held at the Omdal's home. (Thanks!)

You can also watch the video here.

Julpyssel / Swedish Christmas Crafts

2007-11-18T13:00:00.000-08:00

Sunday, November 18, 2007 1-3pm
Swedish Cultural Center
1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Evite

An afternoon of Swedish Christmas crafts and time to practice those games and songs for dancing around the Christmas tree.

For the young and young-at-heart. Members, guests, and visitors welcome. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and young friends for this fun event.

We will have a light lunch / snack and the craft supplies and instruction to make heart baskets and Christmas poppers to take home for your julgran. Then we'll get ready for Christmas by singing and dancing 'lekar'. We'll practice the words and dances for jul. If you know them well, you can help us.

Please bring your own scissors, if possible. Any empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls you may have as well as any extra small candies for the poppers are helpful too.

Please RSVP via the Evite or by phone to (206) 361-6206 so we can plan for food. The event is from 1pm - 3pm, but come when you can.

Free for SKF members. Nonmembers: suggested $5 donation per adult. All kids under 18 are free.

(Note: This event is not our former "Barnjulfest." Think "Klippafton" with lekar -- fun for kids.)

Kulturen - November 2007

2007-11-12T14:37:00.001-08:00

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New Passport Regulations - Update

2007-11-12T12:00:00.000-08:00

(Message from the Honorary Swedish Consulate in Seattle)

Attention! New Last Day to apply for a Swedish Passport!

The last day to apply for a Swedish passport at the Swedish Consulate in Seattle is Tuesday, December 11th, and NOT the 20th as earlier stated.

This new change is due to the Swedish Consulate General in Los Angeles receiving their biometric photo station earlier than predicted. Once they receive the photo station, we can no longer accept passport applications.

Due to this new change we will accept appointments outside our regular office hours (Tuesday - Friday 10am - 1pm) If you need ad appointment please call the consulate and leave a message with your name and number. We will contact you as soon as possible to set up an appointment.

Below is informatoin about the new biometric passports:

These changes are part of the worldwide effort to increase security standards. If you are applying for a regular Swedish passport or a Swedish national id-card and live in the Seattle area, the closest mission with a photo station will be the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles. This means the honorary consulates will no longer accept regular passport or national id-card applications.

Passports and national id-cards can still be picked up at honorary consulates however, but only until Sweden begins to use digital fingerprints in travel documents. This is expected to take place during 2008.

If you need an emergency passport the Honory Consulates can still continue to receive applications for such passports for rush processing at the Consulate General in Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit www.polisen.se or www.swedenabroad.com under "Services for Swedes".

For more information please contact Louise Åkessen at the Swedish Honorary Consulate (206) 622-5640.

Filmkväll: Elina - Som om jag inte fanns

2007-10-19T19:30:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 19th, 7:30pm
Hos Stephanie Schenck
Evite

Directed by Klaus Härö, Elina – Som om jag inte fanns tells the story of a little girl in rural northern Sweden of the early 1950s. Elina, who belongs to the Finnish-speaking minority, stands up to the persecution of her harsh headmistress and changes the hearts and minds of her community.
In Swedish with English subtitles.

Köttbullar, potatis, and knäckebröd will be provided. Bring your own drink and sides to share if you like.

Free for members, $5 for non-members. Please RSVP by Evite or by calling (206) 419-2270. Max 15.

Address: 830 Crown Drive
Everett, WA 98203

Wallace Falls State Park Hike

2007-09-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 22nd, 10am
Wallace Falls State Park, organized by Bo and Ulla Kordell
Evite

Wallace Falls State Park is located off U.S. Hwy. 2 in Gold Bar, 12 miles east of Monroe. Once in Gold Bar, follow the signs two miles northeast to the park. Go to the parking lot where we will meet. Parking is ample & free. We will meet at 10:00 AM. The Hike will start about 10:30. Bring a sack lunch, coffee etc. and water. We will have lunch at the Lower Falls. There are covered tables for at least 20 people.

We are looking forward to seeing you all. The hike goes on, rain or shine, but let's hope for good weather.

Wear comfortable shoes; hiking boots are preferred.

If you have any questions, call Bo or Ulla before September 22.
Home: 425 898-0296 – Cell: 425 241-0645

Sillsexa

2007-09-14T18:30:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 14th, 6:30-9pm
Kirkland Women’s Clubhouse
Evite

Our yearly potluck tradition. We’ll get together to share traditional Swedish dishes (pickled herring, Johnson’s Temptation, red beets, etc.) and hear about our summer adventures. This year, we have organized a list of essential Swedish dishes, without which Sillsexa just wouldn’t be complete; please pick one to bring when you RSVP.

OBS! Please RSVP via email or the Evite, and let us know what dish you are planning on bringing.

ADULTS only, please.

Address:
407 First Street
Kirkland, WA 98033

Olle i Skratthult

2007-09-06T19:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 6th, 7pm
Swedish Cultural Center

The “Olle i Skratthult” ensemble, a troupe of performers from Värmland, will recreate an old-time Swedish vaudeville act at the Swedish Cultural Center. The show follows the life and career of the vaudeville performer Hjalmar Peterson from his birth in Munkfors to his death in Minneapolis in 1960. Along the way we'll hear his songs and enjoy his special brand of comedy.

A free-will donation is requested to help cover expenses involved with the production. This show can also be seen at the Nordic Heritage Museum on Friday, September 7th.

Address:
1920 Dexter Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109

Kulturen - September 2007

2007-09-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

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2007-07-01T21:19:00.000-07:00

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New Passport Regulations

2007-06-28T13:26:00.000-07:00

(Message from the Swedish Honorary Consulate)

New rules for applying for a Swedish passport and national id-cards

- As of January 1, 2008 all applications must be submitted in person at the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. This is a result of the new biometric passport standards which require specific photo stations.

These changes are part of the worldwide effort to increase the security standards. If you are applying for a regular Swedish passport or a Swedish national id-card and live in the Seattle area, the closest mission with a photo station will be the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles. This means the honorary consulates will no longer accept regular passport or national id-card applications.

Passports and national id-cards can still be picked up at honorary consulates however, but only until Sweden begins to use digital fingerprints in travel documents. This is expected to take place during 2008.

If you need an emergency passport the Honorary Consulates can still continue to receive applications for such passports for rush processing at the Consulate General of Sweden in Los Angeles.

Last day to apply for a regular Swedish passport or national id-card at the Swedish Honorary Consulate in Seattle is Thursday December 20th 2007.

For more information, please visit www.polisen.se

For more information about the Swedish Honorary Consulate please contact Louise Åkesson at (206) 622 – 5640, or email: seattle@consulateofsweden.org

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2007-05-01T21:00:00.000-07:00

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2007-03-01T21:18:00.000-08:00

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2007-01-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

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2006-06-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

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Events

2000-01-01T00:00:00.002-08:00

February 9 - Knytkalas/bokbyte
Feb 29 to Mar 2 - Trollhaugen
March 16 - Påskris och Semlor - Evite
April 30 - Valborgsmässoafton
May ?? - Årsmötet

Announcements

2000-01-01T00:00:00.001-08:00

You can find important announcements sent out to club members here.

Kulturen

2000-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Kulturen is Svenska Kulturförbundet's bimonthly newsletter. It contains information about SKF and local events, announcements, a summary of recent events, and a message from the current club president. The latest issue can be downloaded below.