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San Francisco Bay Area list of Scandinavian Cultural Organizations and Clubs
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| Organizations & Clubs: Local and National Musicians Folk Dance Groups Songs & Anthems (Swedish) |
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| Scandinavian Swedish Danish Finnish Norwegian Icelandic Business Groups |
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| ASF estb 1910. Promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VOA estb. 1896 Welcomes those with Scandinavian roots (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic) to join. Lodges and districts sponsor language classes, children's clubs and celebrate many Scandinavian traditions. Visit the VOA web site and find local contacts under District Lodge Golden Gate #12.
Framåt Lodge #405, Berkeley |
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| YSC estb 1950. Cultural and social organization brings together Scandinavians and American-Scandinavians who reside in Northern California Emphasis is on social interaction in the form of parties, outdoor activities (canoe trips, picnics, hikes...) and cultural events. The club maintains cabins at both Clear Lake and Lake Tahoe. |
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| Home of Valhalla Lodge #746. Call for program information. 831 438-4307 or 831 688-3741. |
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| The Norwegian Seamen's Church is a church and a cultural center for Scandinavians in the Bay Area. Swedish service once a month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SWEA estb 1979. Swedish Women's Educational Association. San Francisco Chapter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estb 1999 for all children who wish to maintain their Swedish language, culture and celebrations through songs, games, dance... In conjunction with Svea Lodge #348 San Jose, VOA |
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| Estb 1913. A social organization for adults of Swedish descent and those interested in upholding Swedish traditions. Meets monthly, second Wednesday. 650 941-0348 |
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| Estb 1895. Sponsors annual Midsummer event and maintains a recreational park, Sveadal, in Morgan Hill. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ASI estb 1929. Historic Turnblad house & museum offers programs to celebrate Swedish culture in Minnesota. Museum's gift shop catalog available as PDF. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsors programs to preserve and promote Swedish heritage through affiliated organizations and institutions. Offers a number of publications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estb 1875. Maintains the Swedish American Hall on Market Street as a center to benefit the Swedish and Scandinavian community in the San Francisco Bay Area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Directory of lodges in California & Nevada. Local Pacific Lodge #39, San Leandro meets monthly. |
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| Directory of lodges in USA & Canada. Lodge #24 meets every 4th Wednesday, San Francisco. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provides links and listing of all things Danish. Internet-based online community for Danes outside Denmark, as well as people interested in Denmark and the Danish community. Lists San Francisco resources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Local lodge, Danmark #2, San Francisco, meets monthly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Estb 1898. Dedicated to promoting fellowship among the Norwegian-American community in the San Francisco Bay Area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Largest Norwegian-American organization to preserve and promote Norwegian heritage and culture. Web site lists local lodges. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NAHA publishes newsletters and archives of immigrant history. Located near St. Olaf College, MN. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Located in Iowa, the museum holds the largest ethnic collection in North America on Norwegian arts and crafts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Annual social and cultural events celebrating Iceland's traditions. Web site features newsletter and message board | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FAHA estb 1970. Promotes cultural activities to its membership and low cost housing to the elderly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supports cultural programs and activities to preserve Finnish culture with a link to San Francisco Bay Area chapter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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