Events
The Scandinavian Heritage Society has several fun events every year. Please make plans to attend!
Annual Events
Laskianen celebration
February 25, 2012 - Beaumont Presbyterian Church - 6-9 pm
At Laskianen, we gather to celebrate Finland and partake of some fine pea soup. Please bring your favorite version of pea soup or other covered dish to share for the potluck dinner. Contact Eric and Libby Iverson for more details.
Annual Business Meeting
Date to be Determined
During the annual business meeting, official SHSK business for the year, such as the election of officers, will take place. There will also be a program and a potluck dinner. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Syttende Mai Celebration - 5-7 pm
May 12, 2012 - Immanuel Baptist Church Picnic Shelter
At this event, we celebrate Norway's day of independence. Please bring your own picnic dinner and dessert to share--we provide the ice cream. This is an outdoor event.
Swedish Midsommar
June 23, 2012
We celebrate Swedish Midsommar with a potluck dinner. Arrive at 4:00 to make traditional flower wreaths. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Fall Banquet
October 20, 2012 - Spindletop Hall - 6:30 p.m.
The fall banquet consists of a provided meal at Spindletop Hall (3414 Iron Works Pike, Lexington). A program will be given. Cocktails will be available starting at 6:30PM, with dinner beginning at 7:00. Payment must be made in advance. Please contact Jenny Berens for more information.
Lucia Fest
December 15, 2012 - Gethsemane Lutheran Church - 7:00 p.m.
The Lucia program is one of our favorites. A night of singing and fellowship finishes off the year in style. A potluck dinner is served after the event. Please bring a covered dish to share.
Rehearsal is Sunday, December 9 from 3-5 p.m. There will also be a final rehearsal before the proession at 5:00 on December 10. Rehearsals are mandatory!
Special Events
Some events are not currently held, or are not held annually.
Cardome Center Kite Festival
April - Cardome Center, Georgetown
In previous years, we have had a booth on the kite festival grounds where we spread the word about our organization and share information about Scandinavian heritage.
