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Annual Sledding Party 2018

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Greetings all,
The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) would like to invite you to our annual Sledding and Potluck party on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 2 pm. Please bring your own sled and dress for the occasion. If the snow is gone or if it’s too cold, we will still plan to meet and socialize (there are no bad weathers just bad clothes as the Scandinavians say 😉 ).
We will start with outdoor activities and then have the potluck meal later in the afternoon. If you would like to participate, please bring a dish to pass and your choice of beverage.

There is no need to RSVP but we would be grateful to hear if you plan to come and what you are planning to bring.

We hope you can join us at Kirsti Sorsa’s:
1409 Starr Grass Dr.,
Madison, WI 53719
phone (608) 829-1164


- The SAC board

Christmas is coming – Christmas Party 2017

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As mentioned in our previous post, Christmas party/Julfest/Julefest/Pikkujoulu is happening again! This year on Saturday, December 2nd, and the e-vite has been sent out so please email us at:  madisonsac(at)gmail.com to receive your own invitation if you have not received one yet.

If you are interested in knowing more about the typical food we eat during Scandinavian Christmas please click here!

Just like last year, space is limited so first come first serve.

Below is some important information about the actual Christmas party, please read through the details if you wish to participate.

The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) invites you to:
 
Julfest/Julefest/Pikkujoulu 2017
 
Come and join us for an evening of Nordic Christmas traditions:
Three-course dinner buffet, St. Lucia procession, holiday crafts, raffle,
dance around the Christmas tree, and a Santa visit
 
WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2016 4 pm – about 8:30 pm
WHERE: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison, WI
 
TICKETS: Adults: $20 + dish to pass (serving 10-12) or $30 without a dish
Seniors and Students: $15 with dish or $25 without a dish
Children 12 years old or under: $5
 
SAC PROVIDES:
Food: some appetizers, bread, main dishes
(including lamb and pork roast,  poached salmon, ham, gravlax and hot and cold smoked salmon)
Drink: glögg (mulled wine, a non-alcoholic version will also be available), water/juice, coffee/tea
Also: decorations, Christmas tree, a gift for kids 12 and younger, and other amenities to ensure a joyous celebration

YOU BRING:
Your own beer/wine
If you bring a dish for the buffet or would like to volunteer to help with practical tasks, please register using the “SignUp” link below

RSVP: As soon as possible or at the latest on November 18th
and pay (by clicking on the button below) please email us at: 
madisonsac(at)gmail.com
or
mwjohansson(at)wisc.edu
to receive your own invitation
Unfortunately, we will have to cap at 105 guests (due to space limitations at our venue),
which may happen before November 18th. 


DISHES and VOLUNTEERING:
Dishes: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4baca823aafc1-20172

 

(please open your browser and paste in the web address, or click the link above)

Questions: Please contact:
 madisonsac(at)gmail.com or mwjohansson(at)wisc.edu

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St. Lucia

For those of you who want to participate in the St. Lucia procession, we intend to offer a practice session the Sunday before the party, November 19th. If you want to participate in the practice please send and email to: madisonsac at gmail.com and they will forward your email to the appropriate people in charge!

If you want to know more about St. Lucia, the tradition please click here!

 

 

 

Scandinavian Products this Friday and Saturday (November 3rd-4th 2017)

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Scandinavian Products this Friday and Saturday (November 3rd-4th 2017)

Al Johnson's at Hilldale Metcalfe's Market

When:    Friday November 3rd from 2-6pm and

Saturday November 4th 10-4 pm

Where:   Metcalfe's Market in Hilldale (see map below)

This weekend Metcalfe's Market in Hilldale will participate in the Hilldale Holiday Open House, click on the images below for more info on the open house event.

Al Johnson's is a family owned Swedish Restaurant and shop in Door County and will be at the open house to promote their products.

 

Christmas Party 2017 – You are Invited!

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Annual Christmas Party, updated October 26th 2017

2013-12-14-15.40.23Christmas Party 2017

The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) Christmas Party will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, at St. Mark’s Church in Madison (same venue as last year). Please mark the day in your calendar.

We will e-mail a regular invitation later with more specific information about time, suggestions for dishes to bring, etc. We will also in a later e-mail provide info on how to sign up to volunteer to help with different tasks related to or at the party. If you are interested in knowing more about the typical food we eat during Scandinavian Christmas please click here!

We will also in a later e-mail provide information on how to sign up to volunteer to help with different tasks related to the party. As a rather small organization we always appreciate your help in making these parties possible.

The last two years we have had about 105 guests and the house has been essentially full. Because of that, we plan to limit the number of guests to 105 (on a first signup basis), so it will be important to RSVP as soon as possible to the regular later email invitation in order to get a ticket.

If you want to be included in our email list-serv and receive an email about the Christmas Party, please send and email to: madisonsac at gmail.com

1483289_10152110169664306_480574074_nSt. Lucia

For those of you who want to participate in the St. Lucia procession, we intend to offer a practice session the Sunday before the party, November 19th. If you want to participate in the practice please send and email to: madisonsac at gmail.com and they will forward your email to the appropriate people in charge!

If you want to know more about St. Lucia, the tradition please click here!

 

Planning the Christmas Party and/or Becoming a Permanent Boardmember

We are also looking for persons willing to help out in advance with the planning of the Christmas party or willing to become permanent board members. If you are interested,please send and email to: madisonsac at gmail.com

 

Christmas Party 2016

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 October 7th 2016

2013-12-14-15.40.23The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) Christmas Party will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at St. Mark’s Church in Madison (same venue as last year). Please mark the day in your calendar.

We will e-mail a regular invitation (as an e-vite) within the coming weeks with more specific info about time, suggestions for dishes to bring, etc. We will also in a later e-mail provide information on how to sign up to volunteer to help with different tasks related to the party. As a rather small organization we always appreciate your help in making these parties possible.

1483289_10152110169664306_480574074_n    For those of you who want to participate in the St. Lucia procession, we intend to offer a practice session the Sunday before the party, Dec. 4.

The room allows for 110 guests (on a first signup basis), so it will be important to RSVP as soon as possible to the regular later e-vite in order to get a ticket.

If you want to be included in our email list-serv and receive an e-vite about the Christmas Party, please send and email to: madisonsac at gmail.com

Annual Sledding Party 2016

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The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) would like to invite you to a sledding/skiing party on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 1 – 5 pm, snow or shine. Please bring a dish to share, and if there’s snow, bring your own sleds and skis (else bring yourself).

(You don’t have to RSVP, but if you wish, you can reply to madisonsac@gmail.com if you are planning to come and what dish you are planning to bring.)

Christmas Party / Julfest / Pikkujoulu 2015

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Enjoy an evening of a three-course Nordic dinner, St. Lucia procession, raffle, traditional dance around the Christmas tree, holiday crafts, and a Santa visit.

Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 4pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St., Madison

Adults: $20 + dish to pass (serving 10-12) or $30 without a dish
Seniors and Students: $15 with dish or $25 without
Children 12 years old or under: $5

SAC will provide the main dishes and some appetizers (including lamb and pork roast, meatballs, poached salmon, ham, gravlax and smoked salmon), glögg (mulled wine, a non-alcoholic version will also be available); and amenities to ensure a joyous celebration. Please bring your own beer/wine.

To receive a personal invite so you can RSVP and buy tickets (by Dec. 2), please contact madisonsac@gmail.com or mwjohansson@wisc.edu

If you are bringing a dish or would like to help, please sign up on VolunteerSpot: www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1068311362020

Julfest/Pikkujoulu 2014

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The Scandinavian American Club (SAC) invites you!

Enjoy an evening of Nordic food, Lucia festivities, holiday crafts, raffle, and a Santa visit.

Saturday December 13, 2014 at 4PM

St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 605 Spruce St, Madison

Adult: $20 + dish to pass (serving 10-12 people) or $30 without a dish

Seniors and Students: $5 off adult price ($15 with dish or $25 without)

Children under 12: $5

SAC will provide the main dishes (lox, baked salmon, roast lamb, meatballs and ham), Glögg, juices, and amenities to ensure a joyous celebration.  Please bring your own beer/ wine.

NOTE: The St. Mark’s facility can only accommodate 100 attendees. Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. If there are 100 registered guests before the RSVP date, the registration will be closed at that time.

If you want an invitation, please send an e-mail to mwj@medicine.wisc.edu or madisonsac@gmail.com and request an invitation.

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