Spring Newsletter 2018

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Moving into spring, I first and foremost want to recognize
and thank the following organizations for their current grant
support: Scan|Design Foundation, The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia
Foundation, and the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC).
In our previous newsletter I wrote about transitions at Nordic
Northwest and these transitions continue. To start, you may
have noticed our fresh new website! We also have brand new
staff email addresses. Moving forward, to reach Laila Simon, our
newsletter editor, for example, email lailas@nordicnorthwest.
org. All staff have the same format—first name with first letter
of last name @nordicnorthwest.org. If you are using old email
addresses, your email will be forwarded for just another month.
We formally welcome Doug Webster, who joined us several
months ago, as our Facilities Coordinator. His role on-site includes
maintenance oversight of the inside and outside of Nordia
House. He also brings valuable event staging experience.
In June we will celebrate the third anniversary in our beautiful
Nordia House. We hope you will find many activities to draw
you in. With our anniversary comes the continued work of
looking forward. The Board of Directors is refocusing its efforts
on our longterm strategic plans. Your ideas are welcome. Email
sandram@nordicnorthwest.org and she will forward them to the
Board of Directors. If you drop in, there is also a suggestion box
at the reception desk where you can leave your ideas. Thank
you for your ongoing support for NNW and “all things Nordic.”
Mike Nelson, President •
HAVE YOU SEEN
OUR NEW WEBSITE?
After many months of work, from concept
to design to implementation, Nordic
Northwest's new website is live! Our old
site, www.scanheritage.org is no longer...
we're now officially www.nordicnorthwest.
org! In creating a new look for our
online presence during this final step in
our rebranding initiative, we've tailored
our existing content not only to nonprofit
industry standards, but also to the
feedback we've received from you, our
members. Take a look through some of
our freshly updated features:
New Calendar: Yes, we've completely
revamped our online calendar! No longer
just a list of events, the new page features
links to individual program pages to allow
for easier sharing across the web!
Contemporary Design: We've
integrated more visual media to make
your visit more fun and engaging.
Board & Staff Contacts: Though staff
directory information has been available
in print, it hasn't been on our website...
until now! Take a look to learn more
about staff roles and responsibilities.
Newsletter Access: We've increased
the visibility of sign-up options for our
email newsletters! •
ISSUE: SPRING 2018
#NORDICNORTHWEST #NORDIAHOUSE

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FINLAND 100
LAGOM
There’s a curiosity surrounding
Scandinavian summer homes; the luxury
of having a second home, a normal
trend for Scandinavians, seems out of
reach for those of us imagining supersize
houses equipped with large TVs and
outdoor pools. If you take a look at the
real ‘stugas,’ or cabins, in Sweden, they
are typically small with just enough room
and amenities for the family, sometimes
without running water or electricity, and
almost always nestled in nature and
close to water. These cottages get at the
essence of a new Nordic lifestyle trend:
lagom. The Swedish term refers to living life
in moderation by not having too much nor
too little.
Lagom parallels the view of Scandinavians
as minimalists, especially seen in their
architecture and modern design, and
the widespread belief in equality. The
word originated from the Viking phrase,
‘laget om’ which translates to, “around
the team,” meaning you should only take
a small sip of the aquavit being passed
around so there’s enough for all. Finding
balance, being satisfied with what you
have, and living life in the middle ground
are all aspects of the lagom lifestyle. It is
a cutting out of excess and extremism,
and has a fair amount of criticism from
those who see it as conforming to the
Scandinavian bland practicality. It is a
restrained pleasure, that harks back to
‘hygge’ with a focus on enjoying what
you have; what you need versus what you
want. A little balance might be just what
we all need; a cabin in the woods, where
the sky is your TV and the ocean your
swimming pool. •
In honor of the 100 TH anniversary of Finland’s
independence from Russia, a 6 foot-tall, 2,200-pound
piece of Finnish bedrock granite, the Finnish
Independence Monument, was erected and unveiled
in a ceremony on Saturday, January 6, at Nordia
House, one month after the 100 TH anniversary.
The unveiling ceremony included music by Con
Fuoco, a speech by Vesa Vihavainen, Finland’s
Honorary Consul in Oregon, and a blessing by the
pastor of the Finnish Church, Seppo Airas, as well
as a presentation and poetry reading by Katariina
Lehtonen, who was instrumental in this project.
Three organizations sponsored the creation of the
monument: Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific
Chapter (FFCPC), the Finnish-American Historical
Society of the West, and the Messiah Lutheran
Finnish Church of Portland. •

NORDIC NEWS:
EQUAL PAY
in ICELAND
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On October 24, 1975, women in Iceland left their jobs for the day to signify the importance
of the societal contributions of women. That day became known as ‘kvennafri,’ or Women’s
Day Off. On this day in 2016, Icelandic women left their offices the minute they stopped
getting paid compared to their male counterpart; this resulted in tens of thousands of women
leaving their places of work at 2:38 PM.
On January 1, 2018, Iceland became a leader in the fight for pay equality around the
world. Passed June 1, 2017, by Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, the new law mandates that
employers with more than 24 employees must prove that they pay men and women equal
wages or they face a hefty fine. This certification goes through a system called The Equal Pay
Standard.
For the past nine years Iceland has been ranked by the World Economic Forum as the
world’s most gender-equal nation, closely followed by Norway, Finland, Rwanda, and
Sweden. And although Iceland has had equal pay legislation for decades, the gap still exists.
Dagny Osk Aradottir Pind, a board member of the Icelandic Women's Rights Association,
said to aljazeera.com, "I think that now people are starting to realise that this is a systematic
problem that we have to tackle with new methods... Women have been talking about this for
decades and I really feel that we have managed to raise awareness, and we have managed
to get to the point that people realise that the legislation we have had in place is not
working, and we need to do something more.” •
Photo Credit: The Reykjavik Grapevine
THE SETZIOLS
Beyond the Doors
APRIL 7, 2018 - JULY 6, 2018
RECEPTION APRIL 7, 5:00 PM
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Mills & Doug Tunnells
Nordic Northwest, then known as the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation,
approached Leroy Setziol in 2004 to design the future front doors of
Nordia House. At 88 years old and in failing health, Setziol did not feel
capable of taking on such a large project alone. His daughter Monica
Setziol-Phillips suggested a collaboration, with Setziol designing the doors
and Setziol-Phillips carving them. Setziol laid out the basic structure of the
panels’ unifying design—diagonal lines ending in birch branches. Setziol-
Phillips identified suitable Nordic designs and determined with Setziol
where to place them on the doors. The results were magnificent Alaska
yellow cedar doors that are the artistic focal point of the building.
In honor of these two renowned Northwest artists, our next exhibit,
running April through July, 2018, will feature works by both Leroy Setziol
and Monica Setziol-Phillips (her work featured in the image on the
right). Drawn from private collections across Oregon, these works of art
represent decades of two of the Northwest's finest woodcarvers honing
their craft. This exhibit is generously sponsored in part by Carol Tripp,
Tommy Griffin and Brooklyn Hardware Company, and is free and open to
the public. •

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PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Gavagai Image Courtesy of IMDB; Polar Watercolor by
Edward Wilson, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons; From
Day to Day Illustration Photo Courtesy of Georgetown
University; Scarf Photo Courtesy of Flora Felts
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_1_ PREVIEW SCREENING:
GAVAGAI
MARCH 16, 7:30 PM
All Tickets: $10
NNW has the opportunity to preview
this rarely seen 2016 Norwegian
film for the first time on the West
Coast. Based on the poetry of Tarjei
Vasaas.
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
PRESENTATION
MARCH 18, 4:30 PM
Open to the Public
Donations Appreciated
Hungarian Holocaust survivors Leslie
and Ava Aigner will show a DVD
recounting their stories of survival and
will address what they heard about
Raoul Wallenberg during the war and
the importance of his legacy today. At
the end of their speaking engagement
there will be time for questions and
the Aigners will share their hopes for
the future. This event is produced in
partnership with the Oregon Jewish
Museum and Center for Holocaust
Education.
LECTURE:
RAOUL WALLENBERG
MARCH 21, 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
In honor of the Raoul Wallenberg:
To Me There's No Other Choice
exhibit, Icelandic honorary consul Les
Swanson, Jr. will reprise his powerful
lecture on Raoul Wallenberg, his
background and his humanitarian
drive to save Jewish peoples from the
atrocities of World War II and the
Holocaust.
_2_ POLAR OPPOSITES:
AMUNDSEN, SCOTT & THE
RACE FOR THE POLES
MARCH 24, 7:00 PM
NNW Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Lawrence Howard of Portland
Story Theater tells this story from
the Armchair Adventurer series;
Polar Opposites recounts heroic
and tragic events in Antarctica one
hundred years ago. Due to mature
themes, viewer discretion advised.
THE COMPLETE SONGS
OF EDVARD GRIEG:
THE NORWEGIAN
SOUL CONCERT
APRIL 4, 7:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Resonance of Bellevue and the
Northwest Edvard Grieg Society
present Laura Loge, soprano,
and Knut Erik Jensen, piano,
exploring songs from Grieg's
first compositional period in
Norwegian. Treat yourself to an
evening of rarely heard gems and
some of Grieg's most beloved songs
performed by two specialists of
Norwegian song repertoire.
FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES:
IMMIGRANT STORIES
APRIL 6, 7:30 PM
ROOM 171 CRAMER HALL @ PSU
Free & Open to the Public
Erik Brakstad shares Scandinavian
immigration letters and stories
describing the extraordinary
experience of ordinary people in
their attempt to build a life in North
America. These stories provide a
poignant glimpse into immigrant
ambitions, tragedies and successes.
COOK & EAT: SMØRREBRØD
APRIL 10, 6:30 PM
SOLD OUT
Casey Currier, Catering Director for
Broder Söder, will demonstrate how to
make the open sandwiches composed
of just the right selection of foods to
create morsels that are as pleasing to
the eye as they are to the palate.
EXHIBIT: THE SETZIOLS -
BEYOND THE DOORS
APRIL 7 - JULY 6, 2018
RECEPTION APRIL 7, 5:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public
In honor of these two renowned
Northwest artists, our next exhibit
will feature works by both Leroy
Setziol and Monica Setziol-Phillips.
Drawn from private collections across
Oregon, these works of art represent
decades of two of the Northwest's
finest woodcarvers honing their craft.

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DANISH HUMOR...
FACT OR FICTION?
APRIL 13, 7:00 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Children 12 & Under: $10
Local “Physical Comedian,” Danishborn
Henrik Bothe, will transform
Nordia House into a laugh fest.
From The Tonight Show to Chinese
television, Henrik has made people
joyfully complain of faces hurting from
laughter all over the world. His show
is an eloquent and family-friendly mix
of comedy and circus skills!
GARDEN HOME LIBRARY
BOOK CLUB
APRIL 19, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public
Join the Garden Home Library,
our close neighbors, in their April
community reading of The Long
Ships by Frans Bengtsson, a classic
Norwegian Viking novel. Leah
Jørgensen, local winemaker and
NNW board member, will be selling
her Viking-inspired wines by the glass!
FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES:
SPITSBERGEN
MAY 4, 7:30 PM
ROOM 171 CRAMER HALL @ PSU
Free & Open to the Public
This special FNLS event features a
lecture by Dr. Scott Burns. He will
present on Spitsbergen, the land of
glaciers, polar bears and coal. Learn
about the unique geology of the
northernmost outpost of the Nordic
countries in this fascinating lecture.
COOK & EAT:
FEATURING THOR ERICKSON
MAY 8, 6:30 PM
SOLD OUT!
Thor Erickson, culinary instructor
from Bend, will prepare some
delicious Nordic fare.
CONCERT: SYTTENDE MAI
MAY 11, 7:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Travel to each Nordic country as
performer Roberta Swedien plays
the World Premiere of new works
commissioned by some of the North’s
top composers. Music will be narrated
with text from Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway, and Sweden!
NEW SWEDEN YARD SALE
MAY 11 & 12, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open to the Public
Shop an impressive array of antiques,
collectibles, plants, and more! This
annual New Sweden fundraiser takes
place next door at Fogelbo.
SCANDINAVIAN CHORUS:
SPRING CONCERT
MAY 12, 4:30 PM
Suggested Donation: $10
Portland's Scandinavian Chorus
returns for a spring concert, just in
time to celebrate Syttende Mai. Save
the date and check our website for
forthcoming program details!
STARLIGHT PARADE
JUNE 2, 8:30 - 11:00 PM
DOWNTOWN PORTLAND
Free & Open to the Public
Grab some folding chairs and get
ready to see the Swedish League's
90 TH Anniversary Viking Ship Float in
the Rose Festival Starlight Parade.
90 TH ANNUAL
PORTLAND SCANDINAVIAN
MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 9, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK
Adults: $8
Students & Seniors: $7
Families: $17
Join your friends and family in SE
Portland to ring in the 90 TH year
of this historic, regional tradition.
Scandinavian roots are not required
to celebrate Midsummer. It continues
to be a fun, family friendly and
important day with centuries-old
traditions and everyone is invited!
_3_ PRESENTATION:
FROM DAY TO DAY
JUNE 21, 7:00 PM
NNW Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Writer, Timothy Boyce will present
on the secret WWII Diary of Odd
Nansen, a political prisoner and
the son of Norwegian explorer and
humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen. Boyce
has presented all over the country
with this amazing story, spreading
awareness and sharing one of the few
translated documents to come out of
European concentration camps.
CONCERT:
DANISH SINGERS
JUNE 26, 7:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Returning to Nordia House, this
quintet visits us all the way from
Denmark on their summer vacation
from the Royal Opera!
_4_ FELTING WORKSHOPS:
SCARVES
JULY 2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: $100 Plus Materials
SMALL PURSES
JULY 2, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tickets: $50 Plus Materials
HATS
JULY 3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: $100 Plus Material
Flora of Flora Felts will be returning
to Nordia House to teach this wet
felting method in three workshops!
Please note, classes are small so
space is very limited! •
NOTE: ALL EVENTS AT NORDIA HOUSE
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL DATES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT WWW.
NORDICNORTHWEST.ORG FOR UPDATES,
DETAILS, AND TICKETS. ALL SALES ARE
FINAL; NO REFUNDS.

NNW STAFF
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Sandra Nelson Miller
Interim Executive Director
Sassa Anders Carver
Special Events Coordinator
Christine Beaulieu
Special Events Support
Chaney Harter
Exhibits Coordinator
Minna Lindholm
Rental Coordinator
Laila Simon
Programs Coordinator
Doug Webster
Facilities Coordinator
Oscar Harrskog
Facilities Assistant
NNW BOARD
Mike Nelson
President
John Nelson
Vice President
Sonja Haugen
Treasurer
Kirsty Dickinson
Secretary
Anton Akervall
John Bergström
Kim Bergenser
Aase Besson
Bob Evenson
Ross Fogelquist, Emeritus
Nils Jensen
Leah Jorgensen
Grethe Larson
Katariina Lehtonen
Ken Magnuson
Ralph Tuomi
Tim Wahlberg
BRODER STAFF
NNW MEMBER & COMMUNITY NEWS
Johanna Fedde's Borrevik Chest Now on Display:
We are proud to announce that Johanna Fedde's beloved Borrevik trunk will now be on
display in the Nordia House gallery. This beautiful hand-painted chest is a wonderful
addition to our public collection, as Johanna Fedde is a much beloved founder of NNW
and member of the wider Nordic community. The trunk was long a focal point in the
Fedde's living room. Johanna's father had it painted with Rosemaling around 1903; that
painter's name was Sagenes. While the lid is cracked, it is not to be repaired. Johanna
had to seek the permission of the Norwegian government to bring this trunk to the United
States as it was already more than 100 years old. When Johanna learned to walk, she
would walk toward this very chest and throw herself on it for support; this is among her
earliest memories. Come see this historic piece and learn more about Johanna Fedde
during your next visit to Nordia House!
Nordic Northwest on TV:
Did you know that Nordia House was featured recently on KPTV Fox 12's More Good
Day Oregon? We were invited to speak about Hygge following Portland being ranked
by Sperling's Best Places as the #2 hygge destination in America in 2017! Ava Hansen,
of Portland's Danish Sisterhood, starred in this brief yet informative spot on Nordic
culture in Portland. A native Portlander with Danish heritage, Ava discussed all things
hygge. Broder Söder was also recognized; shots of their æbleskiver are featured
prominently throughout! Head over to our homepage to stream the segment for yourself!
Our sincere condolences to families and friends for the recent passing of:
Linda Dalrymple, passed away January 16, 2018. She, along with her husband Jim, was
a 20+ year member of NNW. She was an active volunteer at ScanFair and other events.
Maija-Liise Carlson, born in Oulu, Finland, passed away February 18, 2018, in Astoria,
OR. Her daughter is Saara Matthews, owner of FinnWare of Astoria.
Mary M. Bergenser, born in Augusta, GA, passed away November 5, 2017, in Portland,
OR. She and Kim Bergenser (current member of the NNW Board of Directors) were
married 45 years.
Each of these amazing women will be missed greatly by our community.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
HAPPY 80 th BIRTHDAY TO
OUR FRIEND & PATRON, ROSS FOGELQUIST!
Ross, a founding member of Nordic Northwest, was a
long-time German teacher and foreign student advisor in
Vancouver, Washington. For his achievements on behalf of
Sweden and Scandinavia, Carl the XVI, the King of Sweden,
knighted Ross in 1985 with the title of the Knight of the Royal
Order of the Polar Star. Ross served as the Acting Swedish
Consul for Oregon in 1993, and again between 1999 and
2001. He served as Honorary Vice Consul for the Swedish
Consulate from 2001 until its closure in 2008. In his home,
Ross has hosted many guests and groups from all parts of
the world. On his 80 TH birthday we celebrate his ongoing
contributions to our community.
James Drinkward
Head Chef
David Narlock
Café Manager
Alex Donley
Assistant Manager
Casey Currier
Catering Director
Flemming Andersen, Karin Anderson, Warren Bechtolt, John Berry, Gloria J Bersaas Nelson, William Betak,
Brian & Debbie Bjornson, Lisa Blos-Johnson, Jan Braaten & Steve Minnick, Dana Brown, Claire & Matthew
Bunker, Alison Carrigg, Gea Clausier, Rebecca Corcoran, Elaine Cuyler, Gwen Davidson & Douglas Lubotsky,
Tom & Dana Ericson, Kris & Fred Field-Eaton, Cynthia Fletcher, Eric Goranson, Jim Gorter, Sue Graham, Orrin
& Betty Granlund, Karen Hansen, Mark & Paige Hasson, Debora Helmsworth, Leslie Hemmingson & Sharon
McLeod, Lynett Hermanson, Lorie & Michael Hoffman, Lisa & Ken Inlow, Megan & Erik Innes, Eric Johnson, Matt
Jolley, Paul Kjellander, Erik & Donna Larsen, Carleton Lindgren, Joanne Maloney, Margaret L. Nikkila, Barbara
Nymark, Mark Oleson, Randi Otness, the Palmer Family, Tuulikki Pehkonen, Ann Raunio & Scott Gilbert, Cheryl
Reed, Polly & John Riutta, Jan Rodgers, Sarah Scott, Debra Seal, Karen Skjei, Erin Steffensen, Eija Stevenson,
Jo Strom Lane, Janet & John Switzer, Margaret Torgeson, Greg van Veghel, and Denise Wilkinson! •

All memberships include our quarterly newsletter, advanced notice and ticketing
on programs, invitations to members-only events, and discounts on select
programs. More information at www.nordicnorthwest.org/membership.
BASIC LEVEL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
BASIC OR SENIOR ($30) Discount on one ticket per event.
SENIOR COUPLE ($40) Discount on two tickets per event.
FAMILY ($60) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event.
SUPPORTING ($120) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event,
plus 2 comp. tickets to Midsummer or ScanFair.
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NNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization under Oregon
law, tax ID #93-090-1132. Please
consult with your financial
advisor to determine the
appropriate tax-deductible
amount of your membership
in accordance with IRS tax
regulations.
NORSE GOD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
THOR MEMBERSHIP ($250) Supporting Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to a Nordic Business Council
Luncheon, and listing in our donor recognition in our annual report.
ODIN MEMBERSHIP ($500) Thor Membership benefits, plus: inclusion for one year in our Annual Donor
Recognition list at Nordia House and invitations to an Annual President’s Reception.
FREYA MEMBERSHIP ($1000) Odin Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to ScanFeast, 1 free family
membership to gift a friend, and a once annual 15% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
VIKING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
BRONZE VIKING ($2500) Freya Membership benefits, plus: 1 additional complimentary ticket to ScanFeast
(total of two at this level), invitations to Bronze Viking Circle events, including a complimentary reception
with an artist or curator, and a once annual 25% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
SILVER VIKING ($5000) Bronze Viking Membership benefits, plus: 2 additional complimentary tickets to
ScanFeast (total of 4 at this level), invitations to Silver Viking Circle events, including VIP reception for you
and up to 9 guests (10 total participants) with a visiting artist or curator, and a once annual 50% rental
discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
GOLD VIKING ($7500) Silver Viking Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. use of Nordia House for an event of
your choice (weddings excluded), invitations to Gold Viking Circle Events, 10 pairs of comp. tickets per year
to select events that are sponsored by Nordia House (ScanFeast and co-sponsored events excluded).
MEMBERSHIP FORM:
NEW ADDRESS
NAME(S) ______________________________________________________________ GOLD VIKING $7500
HERITAGE OR ASSOCIATION ______________________________________________ SILVER VIKING $5000
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ BRONZE VIKING $2500
CITY _____________________________________ STATE _____ ZIP ___________________
FREYA $1000
PHONE ______________________________ BIRTHDAY(S) ___________________________
ODIN $500
EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________
THOR $250
CIRCLE PAYMENT TYPE: VISA / MASTERCARD / AMEX / CHECK / CASH
SUPPORTING $120
CARD # _____________________________________________________________________
FAMILY $60
EXP. DATE ______________________ SEC. CODE ________________________________
SENIOR COUPLE $40 *
MEMBERSHIP AMOUNT: ___________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL DONATION (OPTIONAL): ______________________________________________ BASIC / SENIOR $30
TOTAL ENCLOSED / TO CHARGE: __________________________________________________ STUDENT FREE **
Make your check payable to NNW, and mail this form to: Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson
Rd. Portland, OR 97223 or join/renew online at www.nordicnorthwest.org/membership.
ANNUAL LEVELS:
* Senior couple beginning at 62
** 16-23 years old w/ student ID

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8800 SW Oleson Rd.
Portland, OR 97223
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PORTLAND, OR
PERMIT NO. 4185
90 YEARS OF
PORTLAND'S
MIDSUMMER
FESTIVAL
SPONSORED BY
The Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival is
celebrating its 90 TH anniversary on Saturday June 9,
2018, from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. It's a day of Nordic
flair, complete with delicious food, flower crowns, a
beer garden, live entertainment on two stages and
extremely talented local artists and makers. Held at
Oaks Park along the SE bank of the Willamette River,
Midsummer includes a kids area, complete with crafts
and games, plus a Majstång (Maypole) Ceremony.
Tickets: $8 Adults, $7 Students & Seniors, $17 Families.
More at www.nordicnorthwest.org/midsummer
S I N C E 1 9 2 8
This year is special; NNW is very excited to announce that Midsummer received the designation of an Oregon
Heritage Tradition Day from the Oregon Heritage Commission! This is thanks to our 2017 Scandinavian of the
Year Dave Alford who, with help from the League of Swedish Societies, our Midsummer partner, made this possible.
The Oregon Heritage Tradition designation recognizes those events more than 50 years old that represent what it
means to be an Oregonian. NNW is incredibly honored to be included in the list of events that go as far back as 1858!
Midsummer is sponsored by the Scan|Design Foundation. •