The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) brought the Christmas time Sankta Lucia tradition to PLU Friday night. This Swedish tradition is celebrated near the winter solstice and is a festival of light. At PLU, the one wearing the crown of lights is a scholarship winner chosen by the SCC. The procession members each carry a light,…
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Anti-bulling apps
USA.GOV — Bullying is a prominent topic, and more parents are on the lookout for warning signs and signals from their children. But sometimes, children aren’t comfortable telling parents what’s going on at school. That’s why SAMHSA has created the free KnowBullying app for smartphones. It is designed to help prevent bullying, and helps parents start…
Norwegian Language Christmas Service – Dec 3
Celebrate the meaning of Christmas at the Norwegian Language Christmas Service The Norwegian Language Christmas Service takes place Dec. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Norwegian Language Christmas Service is put on by Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. The service is held in the Ness Family Chapel at the University and is…
Danish Sisterhood Christmas Bazaar and Nordic Sweater Exchange Nov. 22
Pacific Lutheran University’s University Center and the Scandinavian Cultural Center will be the site of the Danish Sisterhood Christmas Bazaar and Nordic Sweater Exchange on Saturday, November 22. The events will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors with all kinds of crafts and Scandinavian crafts, but best of all, authentic…
Help save a Nisqually species
Once again, as we do each year at this time, we write to ask your support for our work protecting and restoring our beautiful Nisqually Watershed. But this year, we’re asking you to celebrate the 25th anniversary of your Nisqually Land Trust by making a donation that can help save a species – one that…
Scandinavian Cultural Center – Calendar of Events
SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL CENTER at PLU ~ WINTER 2014-2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ~ All events are free unless otherwise noted. OPEN HOURS: Sunday 1pm to 4pm except August 31st and October 5th and 19th. Tuesday and Wednesday 11am to 3pm starting September 9th. November 8th Thor Heyerdahl Film Series 1-5pm November 10th Thor Heyerdahl Birthday Symposium…
Sidewalks in unincorporated Pierce County?
PIERCE COUNTY , WA — The community is invited to help Pierce County prioritize projects that will bring pedestrian facilities – such as sidewalks and ramps – located in public right-of-way in unincorporated Pierce County into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The county will host four public meetings in November to gather…
SATURDAY NITE ALIVE – Nov 1 – Concert & Chili Feed
SATURDAY NITE ALIVE – November 1, 2014 Spanaway Lutheran Church, 160th and A Street Come and enjoy a concert performed by the Deliverance Band from PLU. They will present a program of lively music at Spanaway Lutheran Church, Saturday night, November 1, at 7:00 PM. The concert will be preceded by a chili feed at 6:00….
Sept. 20, 4th annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration
Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Sept. 20 in Tacoma. The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street. The ceremony, conducted by U.S. Citizenship…
Hurra! Hurra! Hurra! PLU hosts Norwegian Constitution Exhibition
The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University will be the U.S. premier of the only traveling exhibition created in Norway to mark the 200 year anniversary of its constitution. In 1814, Denmark lost control over Norway, a territory it had held for over 300 years. Leaders from throughout Norway quickly gathered to craft a…
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