Swedish Center News

Swedish Center News
October 2010
Swedish Cultural Center . Seattle . Washington
Sweden Goes to Hollywood!
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Our Mission
To promote better understanding
between the United States and
the Nordic countries, with
emphasis on Sweden, and to
perpetuate Nordic culture
and traditions through the
teaching, observance, practice
and celebration of this culture
and its traditions.
tickets for a roundtrip excursion for two to
aving fun is in our DNA at the Swedish
Stockholm via Icelandair. Two “raise the paddle”
Cultural Center. Unlike similar ethnic groups
items await your generosity: scholarships at the
that formed to support one another, the Swedish
University of Washington for students in the
Club was founded because a group of Swedes
Scandinavian Studies Department and a new
wanted to socialize. Playing cards, eating, singing,
griddle for our monthly pancake breakfast.
and drinking together—these were the goals back
If you need an additional invitation, please call
in 1892 when they formed the club.
the office. Perhaps you can’t have your cake and eat
In keeping with that tradition, at the Swedish
it too, but at the auction, you can raise funds and
Cultural Center we even have fun when we’re
have fun too. We hope you’ll be there to help us!
fundraising! Our Oct. 23 gala auction, “Sweden
Goes to Hollywood,” will be an
opportunity to support the club
with your donations and your
purchases, but also a cracking
good time for everyone. You
will pull up to our Dexter Street
entrance, and your car will be
parked by a valet. You will pass
our own “Walk of Fame,”
complete with handprints in the
concrete (just for the evening,
and your name can be there
too!), and then you’ll walk on
the red carpet in true Hollywood style. Guests will be
dressed in either evening wear
or festive attire—your choice!
Be part of the Walk of Fame for Auction Night!
The luxury continues as
Your name can join Greta Garbo’s famous initials in
you’re served hors d’oeuvres and
front of the Swedish Cultural Center just for the
drinks from a hosted bar. Silent
auction tables will await you on
evening. It’s just $10 for an individual name or $15 for
the lobby floor. When that part
two names. Call the SCC office at 206-283-1090 with
of the exciting bidding is over,
you’ll enter Stockholm Hall,
your credit card number or pay when you drop by. It’s
which will be transformed for
not Hollywood and Vine, but your name will be on
the evening. A delicious dinner
by Herban Feast sets the stage
display for the evening, for the enjoyment of the
for live bidding. You can
arriving guests.
purchase one of only 100 raffle
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Seattle, WA 98109
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Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Board of Directors
President Susan Ramstead
Vice President Erik Pihl
Treasurer Don Wahlquist
Secretary Carl Westerdahl
Past President Karl Larsson
Directors Bob Blair
Judy Nilsen Cooper
Sara Lightle
Don Meyers
Mark Safstrom
Bud Saxberg
Erik Sundholm
Center Operations
Cultural Director Kristine Leander
Admin. Coordinator Kris Reitan
Membership Coord. Amanda Boyle
Facilities Mgr. Terence Gunn
Volunteer Intern Sandra Ohlsson
Ladies Auxiliary
Chair June Anderson Evanoff
Vice Chair Jean Wirch
Secretary Aina Oscarsson
Treasurer Bonnie Orr
Sewing Jean Wirch
Swedish Women’s Chorus
[email protected]
Geri Damm
Swedish Center News
Editor: Kristine Leander
Copy Editor: Martin Stillion
Swedish Center News (USPS 533750) is published monthly as part
of yearly membership dues at $5
per person, per year, by the Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter
Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109-2795.
Telephone is 206-283-1090. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle,
Washington. Postmaster: send
address changes to Swedish Center
News, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle,
WA 98109-2795.
Deadline for material for
the next issue is
Oct. 12.
Bring articles into the office or fax
to 206-283-2970. You may also
e-mail articles to
[email protected].
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President’s Notes
L
ights! Camera! Action! The
red carpet will be rolled out
in true “Hollywood style” upon
your arrival at the Swedish
Cultural Center Auction on
Saturday, Oct. 23. The theme,
“Sweden Goes to Hollywood,” is
a celebration of all of the famous
Swedes who made their name in
the bustling film industry. And if
this gala event is like other recent
parties at the Swedish Cultural
Center, the Stockholm Hall will
be filled to capacity. During the
silent auction, you’ll be treated
like a star, with delicious hors
d’oeuvres, a hosted bar, live
music, and a chance to bid an
array of one-of-a-kind items. As
the evening progresses, you and
your guests will enjoy an elegant
meal served by Herban Feast, our
caterer for the evening. They have
team is working tirelessly to ensure that it’s
worked closely with us to create
a great success. Businesses and members
a specialized menu that will be served with a
have donated many items, but we could still
Scandinavian twist and true Hollywood flair.
use more! Please contact Robin O’Leary
And, last but certainly not least, you’ll have
at [email protected] for more
front row seats for a rousing live auction.
information.
Be sure to RSVP early to reserve your
The very best way to show your support
place at the table for an evening of fun,
for this very important fundraising event is to
excitement, great food, and a vast array of
attend. We hope to see you and your friends
both silent and live auction items. In fact, let
and family there.
us know on your reply card if there are
specific people you’d like at your table.
Susan R amstead
Several members are inviting friends to fill a
table of 10 for a very fun evening. You can do President, Swedish Cultural Center
the same by
calling the SCC
office at
206-283-1090
or noting that
on your
invitation.
Since the
Auction is our
biggest fundraising event,
Holiday hours start Oct. 1: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
the Auction
Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Cultural Director’s Notes
T
ack ska du ha! Thank you! We so appreciate your renewals and your gifts to the Center
during last month’s renewal surge prior to our slight dues increase on Sept. 1. (While the
dues did go up, they are still lower than they were back in 2005!) And so many of you joined
for two years that we’re now going to make two-year memberships a regular option.
With 960 member households, we’re sure to pass 1,000 before the 50th anniversary of
the building’s March 11, 1961 opening. But wouldn’t it be swell if we could get to 1,100
member households by then? If you have ideas for how to bring in those extra members,
please contact me. Also, if you’d like to help plan the Center’s 50th anniversary party next
March, or if you have photos or memorabilia or stories you recall from the building’s opening,
please contact me with those too.
In addition, tack ska du ha to the members and friends who have visited the Center on a
recent Friday for lunch. We all want the Friday Kafé to remain a viable opportunity for the
club, and the best way to keep it open is for you to keep coming! If you haven’t been yet,
please come soon. The food, view and ambiance are unsurpassed in Seattle!
My last tack ska du ha is for the auction volunteers, donors, and guests who will make
our “Sweden Goes to Hollywood” auction on Oct. 23, 2010, the Center’s most fantastic
funraiser and fundraiser yet. Chair Robin O’Leary is working hard, as are her volunteers,
who are too numerous to name in this column. Donors are giving one-of-a-kind special items,
and we can still use donations of trips, liquor, dining experiences and all things Swedish. Finally,
we need guests who come prepared to have fun bidding on those wonderful items and giving
to the club. Tack ska du ha, dear members!
Kristine Leander
Cultural Director, Swedish Cultural Center
[email protected]
SCC Announces
News about, or in the interest
of our members...
The Swedish Cultural Center
announces 960 member households.
New Members
Richard Betts
Shannon Bresnahan
William, Anne-Marie, Amanda, and
Matthew Brunsdon
Sara Crosby
Jon Dent
Jane Ely
Peter Herford
Lisa Holmes
Alexandra Jesse
Susan Johnston & Jerry Hollingsworth
Henry Hurlbut
Gun Karlsson
Alice Kennedy
Erik Lacitis
John Lindquist & Peggy Egan-Lindquist
Elaine Mathies
Marie Mihail and Jim Hibbard
Vivian Miller-Rohl
Tom Nance and Rosie Amano
Philip and Annika Dragovich Parisot
Owen and Patti Roberts
Jan and Kent Saras
Carole and Glenn Sassaman
Clint and Diana Staaf
Eric Stevens
Denis Streeter
Carole and Gunnel Svensson
Roy and Dixie Swedstedt
Don, Ann, and John Tillman
Kate and Erik Thompson
Stephanie Vinqvist
Volunteer Hours Donated
August 2010: 382
Travel as a Political Act
R
ick Steves—author of European travel guidebooks and host of the “Rick Steves’ Europe”
public television series—believes that thoughtful travel expands our worldview and shapes
how we address the political challenges confronting our nation. Rick feels that travel helps us
“challenge truths we were raised to think were self-evident and God-given.” His classes have
helped millions of Americans not only enjoy travel more but also become better citizens of
our planet. Compass Housing Alliance and Rick Steves present “Travel as a Political Act” on
Thursday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 SW 196th St., Lynnwood.
Rick will share how the other 96 percent of humanity sees Americans, and he’ll explore how
social activism can grow out of travel experiences. $35 includes wine tasting and supports the
mission and ministry of Compass Housing Alliance.
swedishculturalcenter.org
New Address?
Send your address changes or
corrections to:
Swedish Cultural Center
Attn.: Address Change
1920 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Or you can e-mail to
[email protected].
Let us know if we left out your
information by mistake.
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Left: Stockholm City
Voices bring their a
cappella stylings to
Benaroya Hall on
Saturday, Oct. 17. Right:
Ulf and Inger Goranson
have gotten the ball
rolling on planned giving
to the SCC.
“Sounds of Sweden” in Seattle
Y
ou know how you feel when you’ve heard a fabulous concert by
talented performers? Their musical ability, their style and flair, their
gift for singing beautiful harmony moves us somehow. Maybe it’s awe,
or contentment, or even happiness we feel when we leave such a
concert. In any case, that sort of experience is in store for the guests
who attend the “Sounds of Sweden” concert at Benaroya Hall at 5 p.m.
on Sunday, Oct. 17. They’ll hear a performance by Stockholm City
Voices. These women visiting from Sweden are members of Sweet
Adelines International. They sing four-part a cappella harmony,
barbershop style. Their vision is “to deeply touch our audiences
through a magnificent musical and artistic experience.” And we have a
chance to attend! The cost for SCC members is $15. Organizers expect
that the concert will sell out, but the Swedish Cultural Center has 50
tickets to sell. Call 206-283-1090 to get yours.
Ulf and Inger Lead the Way
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n the past few months, the Swedish Cultural Center has just
started to talk with members about estate giving. But right
away, Ulf and Inger Goranson stepped up to say that they’ve
already made plans! The recent influx of talent and energy into
the club convinced them to tell us about their eventual gift to
the Center.
Ulf and Inger emigrated from Sweden in 1967 with two small
children and the intention to stay for a year. Many Swedes came to
Seattle around that time to work at Boeing, but perhaps not as
many came with the professional credentials of these two. Ulf had
a doctorate in engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology
in Stockholm, and Inger had a degree from the Sorbonne along
with well-developed bilingual skills. Ulf developed many of the
safety standards and testing protocols still in use today on Boeing
airplanes and later was an advisor to NASA regarding safety issues
with the space shuttle and International Space Station. Inger taught
French and served first as a translator and later as a travel expert,
directing and providing multilingual tours. With their children,
Peter and Marie, they joined the Swedish Club in 1968 and became
American citizens in 1973.
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The Goransons
maintain a strong
appreciation for the
preservation of their
Swedish heritage.
Through their planned
estate gift to the Center,
they hope to help
preserve this important
part of Seattle for
future generations and maintain the legacy of Swedish immigrant
contributions to the United States of America.
Board member Judy Cooper will give an overview of estate
planning for members and guests at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 1.
Attorney Christie Drakeley, who specializes in tax and estate work,
will join Judy to answer legal and technical questions. Both women
are articulate and interesting, and will bring depth of knowledge to the
complicated issues of planning, charitable giving, income taxes, and
estate taxes. Guests are invited to be the Center’s guests for lunch in
the Friday Kafé after the presentation, provided that they RSVP
beforehand to 206-283-1090 or [email protected].
Old-Time Finn Hall Experience
On Saturday, Oct. 9, the Swedish Cultural Center in Seattle will
be transported into an Old World tradition: the Finn hall! From the
late 19th century well into the 20th, almost every Finnish-American
community had at least one hall—a center for social, entertainment
and educational activities. These halls were the cultural hearts of the
communities. For a recent immigrant struggling with difficulties,
there was always familiarity and plenty to do “down at the hall”—
concerts, athletics, plays, talks, and especially music and dance. In
traditional Finn Hall experience, the evening will begin with an
interesting talk by Arnold Alanen, Fulbright fellow and professor
emeritus from University of Wisconsin, with stories about Finnish
immigrants and how they brought their understanding of wilderness,
clearings, farmsteads, and cultural resource preservation to America.
He will also address the question: Did the sauna change when it
crossed the Atlantic?
The presentation starts at 7 p.m., and at 8 p.m. there’s a concert
from the appropriately named Minneapolis-based band Finn Hall,
highlighting some special instruments and styles of music, followed
by a dance with traditional spirited Finnish and Swedish tunes. Not
to mention a Finnish smorgasbord during intermission. $15. For
tickets or information, contact JoAnne Rudo at 206-329-1443.
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Nordic Heritage Museum:
The Inside Story
The Oct. 14 Scandinavian Salon will bring us a
discussion by two leaders working toward the new
Nordic Heritage Museum. What challenges do they
face, moving from a 105-year-old school into a new
facility (represented in the conceptual illustration at
left)? What issues need to be solved while they keep
building momentum and raising funds? How will
they design an intensely community-based museum
that links to faraway cultures? On Thursday, Oct. 14,
Nordic Heritage Museum’s Development Director
Erik Stangvik and Mithun architect Rich Franko will
bring us the scoop on these and other challenges
they face in designing and funding a world-class
museum in Ballard. Dinner by Ann-Margret and
Malin and a beverage are $30. Social hour 6 p.m.;
dinner 7 p.m. Seating is limited, so please RSVP early
to [email protected] or 206-283-1090.
Visitors from Sweden!
S
eptember saw an unusually high number of Swedish visitors to the club. Clockwise from top left: This quartet from Stockholm
walked from Nordic Heritage Museum to the Center, so of course, they each had a tall one before they resumed their walk back to
their downtown Seattle hotel. Peter & Ann Marie Almlöw and Karl-Gunnar & Aina Averbo.
Marcus Leo from Sweden checked out our doll collection to make sure we had one from his province, Västergötland.
Jan and Kent Saras enjoyed the Swedish club so much, they joined on the spot, even though they live in Rönninge, Sweden. We
hope to see them back here soon!
Eva Meyer, the Director of the Åland Islands Emigrant Institute, visited the Swedish Finn Historical Society Office at the Center.
She’s shown here with local artist Phil Fagerholm, who was recognized by the Institute in 2009 for his contributions to the artistic
community and his family roots from the Åland Islands.
swedishculturalcenter.org
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Someone’s in the Kitchen
Mark Your Calendars
Y
hese dates are subject to change as we continue to add events. We may occasionally
need to switch programs around.
Wednesday, Nov. 3. Members & Friends Dinner: King County Prosecuting Attorney
Dan Satterberg.
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 6 & 7. Holiday Bazaar.
Sunday, Nov. 7. Pancake Breakfast.
Thursday, Nov. 11. Scandinavian Salon: Artist Elisabeth Persson from Sweden kicks off
an exhibit and sale of her art.
Friday, Nov. 12. Professor Kenneth Harl of Tulane University offers a presentation on
Viking warfare. Odin Beer to sample.
Friday, Nov. 19. Volunteer appreciation dinner catered by Ann-Margret and Malin.
Sunday, Nov. 28. Christmas Decorating, co-sponsored by Swedish Finn Historical
Society.
Wednesday, Dec. 1. Members & Friends Dinner: Author Bob Goldberg and book
Riding with Reindeer.
Fridays, Dec. 3 & 17. Julbord (Christmas table) for Friday evening Kafé.
Sunday, Dec. 5. Pancake Breakfast.
Friday, Dec. 10. Lucia Ball.
Sunday, Dec. 12. Lucia Pageant.
Sunday, Jan. 2. Pancake Breakfast.
Wednesday, Jan. 5. Members & Friends Dinner: Landscape architect Guy Michaelsen gives
a presentation about 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—What Is It
Anyway?”
Sunday, Feb. 6. Pancake Breakfast.
Wednesday, Mar. 2. Members & Friends Dinner: Sunnie Empie, local author of The
Legacy of Ida Lillbroända: Finnish Emigrant to America 1893.
Friday, Mar. 4. Pea Soup Challenge.
Sunday, Mar. 6. Pancake Breakfast.
Saturday, June 4. Sweden Day Dinner & Car Show.
ou know the song, “Someone’s in the kitchen with Dina,
someone’s in the kitchen I know-o-o-o”? If you were
singing about the Swedish Cultural Center, who would you be
singing about? Diners at the Center can enjoy the delicious
food of any of three talented women.
Left: Chef Pidor Kem of As You Like It
Award-winning chef
Catering. Right: Malin Jonsson and
Pidor Kem, who trained at Ann-Margret Lightle keep you coming
back for more at Friday Kafé.
the California branch of Le
Cordon Bleu, is the chef for As You Like It Catering. At the
September Members & Friends Dinner, Pidor served Swedish
Cultural Center members a salmon with remoulade sauce, which
had the guests exclaiming it was the best they’d ever tasted, so
we are sharing her recipe
at right.
Chef Pidor’s Swedish
At the club’s Friday
Mustard and Boiled Egg
Kafé or the Scandinavian
Remoulade
Salon, you’ll eat food
1 raw egg yolk
prepared by Ann1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
Margret Lightle and/
1 tbsp sweet Swedish mustard
or Malin Jonsson.
¾cup extra virgin olive oil
Ann-Margret’s chef
1 tsp sugar
responsibilities have
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
increased with the popuSalt and pepper to taste
larity of her Friday
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
menus, so Malin has
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
joined her to help in preparing delicious Swedish
Place the egg yolk in a mixing
fare. And when either
bowl and beat, gradually beating
one travels to Sweden,
in the oil, a little bit at a time. Add
the other will cover for
the sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper
her. Both Ann-Margret
and mix really well. Fold in the
and Malin were born in
cream, finely chopped egg, and
Sweden and learned their
dill. Refrigerate one hour before
cooking skills there. So
serving. When you are ready to
you’re welcome to sing
use the sauce, check the seasoning,
the praises of the chef at
as the acidity can lessen while it is
the Swedish club, but
in the refrigerator. Adjust seasonplease check first to see
ing according to taste.
which one it is.
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T
Hemåt Uppåt Framåt: The Immigrant Saga of Alva and
Otto Karlstrom and the Founding of the Compass
Mission in Seattle
ur Oct. 6 Members &
Friends Dinner will turn
out to be the latest installment in
a trilogy about the philanthropic
work of Seattle’s early-day
Swedes. In May we heard about
Gethsemane Lutheran Church,
founded by Swedish immigrants,
and its current outreach to the
homeless. At our July dinner, the
topic was the Millionair Club
Charity, founded by Swedish
immigrant Martin Johansson. And
Dr. Ernie Karlstrom will present
on Oct. 6, Ernie Karlstrom will
the history of the Compass
share stories and photos of his
Mission, founded by his parents.
parents, Alva and Otto Karlstrom,
and their work to start the Compass Mission. Dr. Karlstrom is also a
retired biology professor from the University of Puget Sound who
specialized in the recovery of plant and animal life at Mount St.
Helens. Three-course meal $18. RSVP to 206-283-1090 or rsvp@
swedishculturalcenter.org by Tuesday, Oct. 5. Late RSVPs and
walk-ins $22. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30, program 7:30, followed
by the organization’s monthly business meeting.
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october 2010
Hemlandsnytt
News from the homeland
A column of current Swedish news topics,
taken from Swedish news media.
Compiled by Gunnar Wallin
Nice crown: The Swedish krona (crown) hit a
three-year high against the euro on September 10,
extending gains after strong economic growth data
highlighted strength in the Swedish economy. The
euro fell around 0.3 percent to 9.2115 kronor, its
weakest since October 2007.
Peace: Sweden and Finland are urging the European Union to create an independent peace institute
to broaden the scoop of the bloc’s peacekeeping
efforts around the world. Swedish Foreign Minister
Carl Bildt and his Finnish counterpart, Alexander
Stubb, say an independent think tank could have
better opportunities to help solve conflicts than
traditional diplomacy.
Politics: Members of the Swedish royal family
have unwittingly found themselves on the ballot for
an upcoming general election after they were
nominated by a minor political party. Princess
Madeleine and Prince Daniel, the new husband of
Crown Princess Victoria, were among 200 nonmembers put forward as candidates by the National
Householder Party, which campaigns for the
abolition of all taxes. Under Swedish electoral rules,
political parties can nominate whomever they like
without their prior consent.
Reform: Free computers for all Swedish students—
that is the way the development looks in a growing
number of municipalities. Both the liberal (“redgreen opposition”) and the conservative alliance
agreed to this approach. Students in some schools
already receive laptop computers, but the idea is to
make this a reality for all schools in the country.
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Elin’s plans: The divorce between Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods is now final. An estimated
$100 million settlement is now coming Elin’s way.
She is now taking her first steps into her new life,
leaving behind her tumultuous, scandal-plagued
marriage. She is currently enrolled in a college
psychology program and also involved in renovation of her $2.3 million estate on an island in the
Stockholm archipelago. The most attractive feature
of the estate for Elin and her two children is its
privacy. Paparazzi will not find it easy to visit,
since the only way to reach the island is by ferry, a
trip that takes two hours from Stockholm.
Fly away: Less worry about the economy. With a
stronger krona, the taste of more after a great
summer and thoughts about a long, cold winter,
the Swedes are now booking travel to sunny places
in a record fashion. Egypt seems to be a popular
bet. According to the charter companies, the
increase in travel to Egypt is explained by relatively short flight time, value for the price,
guaranteed sunshine, cultural treasures, and great
snorkeling. The charter companies also point out
that the hotels are nice and that many of them are
betting on “all inclusive,” with everything included
in the price.
Festive: The party in Jönköping was very “wet.”
When one of the participants woke up, he noticed
that his party buddies had cut off his shoulderlength hair and shaved off his eyebrows. Now three
of the guilty participants have been sentenced to
pay a damage fine of 8,000 kronor. However, the
threesome were sentenced only for cutting the hair
and not for shaving the eyebrows, as the court
claimed that they could not prove that the three had
done both.
Opinions expressed are not those of the Swedish
Cultural Center.
Full Disclosure
n a move toward full disclosure and to show you how seriously we take your complaints,
we’re sharing some we heard this past month at the Swedish Cultural Center.
“You are the reason my kids won’t join the Sons of Norway. They say everyone is having
fun at the Swedish club so why should they join the Sons of Norway?”—A Norwegian
mother in Ballard.
“Darn Swedish club. I get lots of newsletters but yours is the only interesting one. When it
comes in the mail, I have sit down and read it immediately.”—A member.
“I made it a goal to go to everything in the club calendar for one month, but I’m tired. Can I
stop now?”—A new member.
“You’ve spoiled me with your Swedish pancakes. I order them somewhere else and they
aren’t nearly as good.”—A young non-member from Queen Anne Hill.
Darn Swedish club indeed. We promise never to do it again!
swedishculturalcenter.org
Members &
Friends Dinner
WEDNESDAY,
Oct. 6, 2010
Three Crowns Room
Social 5:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Cost $18
RSVP by noon Oct. 5. Late
RSVPs and walk-ins: $22.
First course
Limpa med smör
Limpa bread and butter
Second course
Grön bönsallad med
valnötvinägrett
Green bean salad with
walnut vinaigrette
Kalops
Swedish beef stew
Kokt potatis
Boiled potatoes
Dessert
Mandelkaka med
vispgrädde
Almond cake with
whipped cream
As a bonus, you can
purchase Swedish bread
from Svedala Bakery this
evening! Pick up a loaf of
limpa (sourdough rye) or
mandelfläta (cardamom
bread with almond paste).
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Coming Events at the Swedish Cultural Center
Every Friday.
Swedish Kafé & Happy Hour!
Monday, Oct. 4.
Swedish Language Classes Begin for Fall.
Smörgås sandwiches by Svedala Bakery, Swedish
meatballs, homemade pastries. Kafé starting 12 noon.
Evening food by Chef Ann-Margret Lightle and
Malin Jonsson starts at 6 p.m. Weekly menu: www.
swedishculturalcenter.org.
Day & evening classes: www.swedishculturalcenter.org/
Events/classes.htm.
Every Friday.
Library & Genealogy.
Our Friday librarian and genealogist will guide your
research or help you find a book. 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Every Friday. Viking Series.
Our Viking DVD series with Professor Kenneth Harl
from Tulane University. 5:30 p.m. Start the series
now and be ready for his visit to the Center on
Nov. 11. Free.
Every Friday. Matinee.
Scandinavian films with English subtitles. $5 donation.
2 p.m. Come early for a sandwich in our Friday Kafé.
Volunteers?
We need volunteer help
cashiering at various special
events, including Friday
Happy Hours. We always
need help with pancake
breakfasts. To lend a
hand on any of these
projects, e-mail info@
swedishculturalcenter.org or
call 206-283-1090.
Rentals available at
Swedish Cultural Center.
1920 Dexter Ave N., Seattle.
Call 206-283-1078 or visit
www.swedishculturalcenter.
org/Venues/venues.htm. If
you’ve been a member for
at least a year, you get a
discount.
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• Oct. 1. Swedish film: Everlasting Moments.
• Oct. 8. American film with Ingrid Bergman:
Intermezzo.
• Oct. 15. Swedish film with Bergman and Bergman: Autumn Sonata.
• Oct. 22. American film with Kirk Douglas and
Tony Curtis: The Vikings.
• Oct. 29. Finnish film: Postia Pappi Jaakobille
(Letters to Father Jacob).
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 our Friday Kafé. 10:30
a.m. Please RSVP so we know how many for lunch:
[email protected] or 206-283-1090.
Sunday, Oct 3. Genealogy Session.
Come to learn your own genealogy, or to help others
get started! Real genealogists. Free. 1 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3.
Swedish Pancakes.
Musical entertainment and dancing, plus Runecraft
Creations will sell Thor’s hammers and other
Viking-inspired jewelry. Authentic Swedish pancakes, ham, lingonberries. $9 guests, $6 SCC
members, children 5–12 $5. 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 5. Ladies Auxiliary.
Meets in the library at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 6. Book Club.
Skumtimen (Echoes from the Dead). Read in
Swedish or English, discuss in English. 5:30 p.m. Free.
Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Members & Friends Dinner!
“The Founding of the Compass Mission” by Ernie
Karlstrom, son of Swedish immigrants Otto and
Alva Karlstrom. Ernie will tell about his parents’ lives
and their mission to care for people. Three-course
meal for $18. Late RSVPs and walk-ins $22. RSVP by
Tuesday, Oct. 5, to [email protected]
or 206-283-1090. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30,
program 7:30.
Friday, Oct. 8.
The Vikings Come to Happy Hour.
Dress like one, or just come to hang out with
horn-helmeted folks. There’s Viking fun to be had!
$10 suggested donation. 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17.
Sounds of Sweden.
Barbershop harmony by Stockholm City Voices, the
most beautiful women in Sweden. At Seattle’s
Benaroya Hall. 5 p.m. $15 for SCC members. Tickets
available through the Center, by calling 206-2831090. 200 University St., Seattle.
Wednesday, Oct. 20. 1958 Film.
The Vikings with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis. $5
donation. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23.
Auction: Sweden Goes to Hollywood.
The biggest fundraiser of the year. Gourmet meal,
gala celebration of Swedes in film, silent and live
auction, and much more. Dress like a movie star
and get the red carpet treatment!
Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Finnish Film.
Postia Pappi Jaakobille (Letters to Father Jacob). 7:30
p.m. $5 donation.
october 2010