Summer Newsletter 2017
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DOG DAYS OF<br />
SUMMER AT<br />
NORDIA HOUSE<br />
SUMMER DINNERS,<br />
NORDIC WINE TASTINGS,<br />
YAPPY HOUR, AND MUCH MORE!<br />
The long days of summer are the<br />
perfect time in the Nordic countries<br />
to gather with friends for food, drink,<br />
and great company. We bring that spirit of<br />
community to Nordia House as we host three<br />
special dinners, four wine tastings, one aquavit<br />
tasting, and a series of Yappy Hours (that’s<br />
right—bring your pups for outdoor seating).<br />
Plan now to make your summer a Nordic one!<br />
Our <strong>Summer</strong> Dinner Series in partnership with<br />
Broder Söder kicks off with a Midsommar<br />
Dinner on June 17 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, with<br />
salmon, Swedish meatballs, roasted potatoes,<br />
and more! Next, enjoy a menu inspired by<br />
Peter Bro’s memories of Swedish summertime<br />
crawfish dinners, complete with strawberry<br />
shortcake, on July 22. Last but not least, our<br />
Pickled Herring Dinner returns on August 26,<br />
where you'll have pickled herring like never<br />
before.<br />
We will also have special summer Wine and<br />
Spirits Tastings from June through August. Kick<br />
off this series with a special aquavit tasting<br />
on June 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, courtesy<br />
of our friends at House Spirits Distillery. A<br />
variety of aquavits will be paired with openfaced<br />
sandwiches to show off the unique<br />
characteristics and flavors of each. Our<br />
wine tastings will take place every other<br />
Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. They will include<br />
some of our great Nordic wineries from the<br />
region: Bergström Wines (Swedish) on July<br />
12, Björnson Vineyard (Icelandic) on July 26;<br />
Fullerton Wines (Danish & Swedish) on August<br />
9, and Johan Vineyards (Norwegian) on<br />
August 23.<br />
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Like to socialize when you hit hump<br />
day but don’t like missing time with<br />
your pooch? Combine the two here<br />
at Nordia House as we join with Broder<br />
Söder for our inaugural Yappy Hours:<br />
July 5, July 19, August 2, and August<br />
16 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Both indoor<br />
and outdoor seating (four-legged<br />
friends outdoors only) will be available,<br />
with Broder Söder staying open late<br />
to provide liquid libations from their<br />
summer drink menu, as well as a light<br />
bar menu for snacking. A dog-walking<br />
trail will be marked, as well as a fenced<br />
area for pooch play. We are pleased<br />
to welcome local animal rescue<br />
organizations to each Yappy Hour to<br />
share more about what they do. (Wellsocialized<br />
dogs only and no aggressive<br />
breeds please). •<br />
CALL FOR DONATIONS<br />
Planning is now underway for all of our<br />
great festivals and special events through<br />
<strong>2017</strong>! These include our ScanFeast<br />
live and silent auctions, our ScanFair<br />
Country Store, our Midsummer Festival<br />
informational table, our Nordic Vintage<br />
and Treasure Sales, craft sales, and<br />
other fundraising events throughout the<br />
year. If you are able to donate goods or<br />
services that would make great auction or<br />
sale items, we would be excited to hear<br />
from you! Suggested items include: travel<br />
or stays at condos or bed & breakfasts<br />
(unique experiences are always popular<br />
items); dinners or wine tastings; gift<br />
certificates; collectibles or antiques; and<br />
the list goes on! If you have any questions<br />
let us know at 503.977.0275 or email<br />
Sassa, at shf-sassa@mindspring.com. •