We've Got Class
Our summer Swedish language classes start the week of June 18. Average class size is eight to 12 students. Several levels of instruction; expert teachers. One of them, Laura Wideburg, literally wrote the book for once-a-week language students—Swedish: The Basics. Print a registration form and and bring it to your first class.

iPad, Please!
Help the SCC maintain its social media presence! We’re looking for the donation of an iPad (with WiFi capability and onboard camera) to speed things up for our Facebook coordinator, Tess. Currently she’s using a 6-year-old computer that’s on its last legs. Perhaps you’ve upgraded to the latest and greatest iPad and have an earlier-generation one you can spare? If you can donate an iPad, please Remember, we’re a 501(c)(3) organization, so your generosity comes back to you in the form of a tax deduction!

The Needle's Choyce
SCC member Karen Choyce made her Space Needle hat to wear to “Seattle in the ’60s,” the Swedish club’s 50th anniversary auction last fall. But she put it on again to wear to the Space Needle’s 50th anniversary. Karen was a hit with the print media, including The Seattle Times, which published her on the front of its NW section, and two television channels that interviewed her. In addition Karen reported that probably at least 200 people asked her to pose for photos. Hey Karen, what are you wearing to “Dancing with Swedish Stars” this fall?
Music, Anyone?
We’re looking for musicians (piano, guitar, fiddle, accordion, etc.) to help set the mood at our Friday Kafé, from noon to 2 p.m. We’ll put out the tip jars for you during lunch, and provide you with meal tickets for either the Kafé or a pancake breakfast. Are you up for it? Contact We hope to find enough musicians to cover every Friday with each person or group playing once a month. We’d love to enjoy your music.

Lifetime Memberships
The Board has authorized seven new Lifetime Memberships for this year, available for $2,000 each or $2,500 for a couple. Becoming a Lifetime Member means you’ve gone all in to support the club—and you’ll never have to worry again about dues deadlines or rising membership rates. Download the Membership Form or apply online to become a Lifetime Member.
Wednesday, May 16. Swedish Film. Patrik Age 1.5. Catch the surprise when a gay couple adopts a child they think is 1.5 years of age. You guessed it! A teenager shows up. 7:30 p.m. $5.
Saturday, May 19. Kaivama with Arto Järvelä at Phinney Neighborhood Center. Finnish-American folk duo Kaivama returns to the Seattle area. Midwesterners Sara Pajunen (fiddle) and Jonathan Rundman (guitar, mandolin) pay homage to their Finnish roots with traditional and contemporary tunes from Finland, along with original compositions. This time, they're joined by Finland's foremost traditional fiddler, Arto Järvelä. They'll perform Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. $15. Sponsored by the Seattle Folklore Society.

Wednesday, June 6. Members & Friends Dinner.
Six fantastic female fiddlers from Finland, Jepokryddona, will provide the entertainment. Co-sponsored by the Swedish Finn Historical Association. $20. RSVP by Tuesday, June 5. Late RSVPs and walk-ins $23. Social hour 5:30, dinner 6:30.

The SCC Members & Friends Dinner is held on the first Wednesday of the month in the Three Crowns Dining Room. Social time 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m.; business meeting 7:30 p.m., followed by a presentation of interest to our community.

Friday, June 8. Sounders’ Adam Johansson Visits the Club! The Sounders’ new player from Göteborg, Adam Johansson, will talk about playing for the Sounders, sign autographs, etc. Dinners for sale will be kid-appropriate. $10 admission to meet Adam; $5 for kids (6–12 years of age). Co-sponsored by Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce. 6 p.m.

So Nordic, they're fjordic! Get your Sweden Day groove on with Sylvia and the Fjordsong Band.
Saturday, June 9. Swedish National Day. Swedish car show from 12 noon to 4 p.m., with vintage Saabs and Volvos from the 1960s and early ’70s. Crown Room Lounge open for Swedish cold food and drinks from 12 noon on. Dancing with music by Sylvia and her Fjordsong Band from 2 to 5 p.m. ($10). Program with announcement of Swede of the Year, singing by children of Swedish School, Swedish Women’s Chorus, and Svea Male Chorus. Marinated pork tenderloin dinner by Ann-Margret and program featuring Nordiska Folkdancers at 5 p.m. $25. Raffle prizes drawn! All in all, a very big day at the club. Dinner reservations $25 in advance; $27 at the door.

Monday, June 11. Accordion Social. Sponsored by the Northwest Accordion Society. Visit the monthly accordion social at the Swedish club. On this evening, the Accordionaires will perform, featuring soloists and duos as well as the entire 17-piece orchestra. Their music is classical and contemporary. Come for dancing or listening or both. The bar will be open. Visitors welcome! $5. 7:30. Also Nov. 12.

Founded in Seattle in 1892 as
the Swedish Club, the Swedish
Cultural Center has grown to become a center of Scandinavian activities in the Pacific Northwest. Our members are not only Swedes and other Scandinavians, but people of many cultural backgrounds. Learn more about membership.

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Smörgås sandwiches, now on board at the Friday Kafé.
What’s Cooking at the Club?
Our smörgås sandwiches are prepared with fresh bakery-style bread, homemade lox and other tempting toppings. Meanwhile, Ann-Margret and Malin serve up amazing Swedish entrees and desserts during Happy Hour. Come by the Center for lunch (starting at 12 noon) or dinner!

Speak Like a Swede
Our Swedish language classes meet weekly. Several levels of instruction; expert teachers. Download your registration form and and bring it to your first class. Most classes are $95 ($75 for members).

It's Happening Here
Tired of marking your calendar for Swedish Cultural Center events? Now you don't have to! Just visit our new Calendar page for another convenient way to keep up on what's happening. You can still visit our Events page for details on any upcoming event. If you know of something we should add,
please
Culinary Kudos
It seems that every time the Swedish Cultural Center is mentioned in local media, it has something to do with food and drink. Not that we're complaining. Seattle Metropolitan lauded us for offering the city's best Swedish happy hour, and the the Ballard News-Tribune liked it too. The Seattle Weekly found some nice things to say about our smörgås sandwiches and gave a blow-by-blow account of our pea soup challenge, while the P-I reported on our Swedish meatball cook-off. And of course, our pancake breakfasts have gotten so much attention, they're practically a PR campaign unto themselves.

Are You Needin' News from Sweden?
Hit The Swedish Wire any time you want to catch up on events between the border and the Baltic. And for a weekly report on Swedish business, economy, politics and other news, you can subscribe to The Swedish Wire’s newsletter.

If you'd rather listen to your news, try Radio Sweden. And if you're missing your Swedish TV, it's all online at SVT Play.
Seattle as a Swede Sees It
"Seattle Splendorous" is a local Swedish-language travel blog from Yvonne Rogell of the Common Language Project.