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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Friday Night Lecture Series
Fri, Feb 05
Online Event
Feb 05, 7:30 PM
Online Event
Join storyteller Barbara Fankhauser for another evening of tales of Gods and Goddesses – tricksters and ice giants. Come along with her as she reveals the beauty secret that kept the entire world of Gods and Goddess at their peak of power and beauty...
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RESCHEDULED - Workshop - Spoon Carving for Beginners
Thu, Mar 04
Nordia House
Mar 04, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
Split freshly cut logs and whittle a handmade wooden kitchen-style spoon.
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RESCHEDULED - Workshop - Spoon Carving for Beginners
Thu, Mar 04
Nordia House
Mar 04, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
Split freshly cut logs and whittle a handmade wooden kitchen-style spoon.
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RESCHEDULED - Workshop - Dala Horse Carving
Fri, Mar 05
Nordia House
Mar 05, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
Learn Scandinavian flat-plane figure carving techniques to create Dala-inspired horses.
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Friday Night Lecture Series
Fri, Mar 05
Nordia House
Mar 05, 7:30 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
Karl Marlantes’ presentation will draw parallels between his novel Deep River and the Kalevala epic. The novel’s characters are echoes of the Kalevala characters.
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RESCHEDULED - Workshop - Decorated Cutting Board
Sun, Mar 07
Nordia House
Mar 07, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
Make a simple, functional, and elegant wooden cutting board, cheese board, or tea tray inspired by Scandinavian decorative techniques.
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Rescheduled to March 13 - Storytelling - Nansen of the North
Sat, Mar 13
Nordia House
Mar 13, 7:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
Lawrence Howard of Portland Story Theater tells the story of Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian.
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Film - The Teachers' Protest
Fri, Mar 19
Nordia House
Mar 19, 7:00 PM
Nordia House , 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
A documentary about how Norwegian teachers resisted and defeated Nazi education indoctrination. This event honors the 79th Anniversary of the teachers' liberation from Nazi oppression.
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Exhibition - Sámi Dreams
Wed, Sep 01
Nordia House
Sep 01, 12:00 PM – Dec 01, 12:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
This collection of portraits and interviews, curated by accomplished journalist and photographer Randall Hyman, is intended to be a platform for the Sámi, Northern Europe's only indigenous people, to speak frankly about climate and cultural change in Scandinavia.
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Festival - ScanFair
Sat, Dec 11
Oregon Convention Center
Dec 11, 9:00 AM PST – Dec 12, 5:00 PM PST
Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232, USA
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the Nordic Holiday season. ScanFair brings Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food vendors, entertainment program focused on cultural heritage, educational craft corner, and welcoming local community organizations.
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Exhibition - New Nordic Cuisine
Sun, Jan 01
Nordia House
Jan 01, 2023, 6:00 PM – May 01, 2023, 11:59 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
By examining Nordic food trends, visitors are introduced to contemporary Nordic food and its driving values today. This exhibition was organized by the Museum of Danish America, Elk Horn, Iowa.
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POSTPONED - Group Trip - Nordic National Museum
POSTPONED
Location is TBD
POSTPONED
Location is TBD
The Nordic Northwest Travel Program hosts a group excursion to the National Nordic Museum in Seattle, WA. This trip is tentatively scheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Updates on registration and trip times are forthcoming.
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POSTPONED - Friday Night Lecture Series
POSTPONED
Location is TBD
POSTPONED
Location is TBD
A glimpse into Nordic life from Dr. Líney Árnadóttir's lived experience growing up in Iceland. This event is both in-person and online.
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