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Aasta Olsson, Miss Sangfest 1962
Upcoming Events:
Move to Our Savior's
We have finalized the insurance to use Our Saviour's on 80th and 4th Avenues and plan to begin moving at the middle of the month. We will try to do as much as possible by May 9th, when we will have a reception from 1-3 in the Upper Hall.
17th of May Events for children
The 17th of May Parade Committee's subcommittee, comprised of of the Norwegian Consulate in New York, the Scandinavian East Coast Museum, Nordic Delicacies and Laila Jensen are adding new children's activities to this year's 17th of May Parade.
During the parade bookmark/coupons will be distributed to children along the route. These can be brought to the Children's Activities booth across from the grandstand on 67th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues from 2:00 on, where each child will receive a prize and there will be games to play.
We are also hosting a coloring contest. The Home Reporter has agreed to become a sponsor and we hope that your publication will do so also. The image is to be colored and sent to: Scandinavian East Coast Museum, 440 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11209. Please put your name, age and phone number on the back of your submission. There will be 3 children chosen as winners and they will be announced at the Children's Booth the day of the parade at 3:00. Prizes are being donated by the Scandinavian East Coast Museum and will include a t-shirt, a Viking comic book and a Viking key chain. Click here for the image so you can color one too!
If you have any further questions, please contact Victoria Hofmo at 718-748-5950.
Viking Fest
On Saturday, May 16th The Scandinavian East Coast Museum will be hosting its annual Viking Fest at Bliss/Owl’s head Park on 68th Street and Colonial Road from noon to 5:00. Featuring “The Norseman” a half size replica of a Viking ship, two re-enactment groups, fencing demonstrations, rides, Scandinavian food and crafts.
This year’s performance is entitled, “Touched by the Vikings” and will include music and dance from countries that the Vikings either settled, or traded with, from North America to the Middle East, as well as a band from Norway. This event is free!
For further information, please call Victoria Hofmo at 718-748-5950.
S.E.C.M. meetings
2009 dates: April 2 & June 4
Meetings take place at 7 PM in the Danish Club Restaurant located at 741-65 Street.
Note: All meetings are now on Thursdays.
Scandinavian East Coast Museum Photo Albums of Previous Events
Click on the links below to see our albums
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