Sunday, December 14th, the Scandinavian Cultural Center celebrated a traditional Svenskt Julboard at their site on the PLU campus. Information on the buffet and its traditional foods can be found here. Beer and Glögg were optional beverages. Other special treats included pickled herring, beets, meatballs, lox, Frestelse, sausages and rice pudding. The Lucias were introduced, there was a performance by the…
Category: Holidays
Parkland celebrates the season
Saturday, December 13, after Winterfest blessed 250 local families, the community of Parkland set to celebrating with everyone else in the community. Santa visited the Garfield Bookstore from 2-4 p.m., a venue sponsored by the Safe Streets organization. At 4:30 p.m., a group of local families met in front of Reynas. Felix Guzman led the…
Winterfest at PLU east campus – almost 250 local families served
It was a cold but pleasant morning when the families began lining up at the old Parkland School Saturday December 13. The anticipation was building, coffee and other treats were available during the wait . Each family was invited to participate through other service providers, 400 in all. At the end, almost 250 attended. Inside volunteers were…
Santka Lucia Concert at PLU
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,…
Parkland holiday events Dec 13
I can extend… but don’t want to… I am hoping with DaveWinterfest is December 13, 2014! Around 800 families that are economically challenged in the area have been chosen to receive clothing, Christmas presents and other joyful experiences at the PLU east campus (Old Parkland School) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to…
Bethel’s Visual and Performing Arts Calendar
Bethel’s Visual and Performing Arts Newsletter EXPRESSIONS Vol. 25 No. 8 December 10, 2014 December: 10 7:00pm Holiday Band & Orchestra Concert CMS 7:00pm Winter Choir Concert CMMS 7:00pm Holiday Band Concert FMS 7:00pm Holiday Choir Concert SLHS 11 2:15 & 5:30pm Holiday Music Program (Grades 1/2 & Choir) SM 6:30pm Winter Voices (4th Graders)…
The Boys in the Boat – Graham lunchtime talk, Dec 10
Wed., Dec. 10 at noon, all are invited to Graham’s (GKCC) annual Christmas pot luck and volunteer appreciation. Location: Graham Fire and Rescue on 70th Ave. Graham Lunchtime Talk, December 10th, 2014 The subject of our talk will be “The Boys in the Boat”, a very personal look at a true story about local boys –…
20th Annual Fantasy Lights now open in Pierce County’s Spanaway Park
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Every night through New Year’s Day, visitors can treat themselves to a festive holiday display of lights unlike any other in the South Sound area. This year is the 20th anniversary of Pierce County Parks and Recreation’s Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park and the department has added even more displays to…
Let the season begin! Roy lights its Christmas tree
ROY, WA — It’s inside the City Hall this year, for more than one reason. It’s more secure that way, for one thing. The other issue is the purchase of the lot next door, where the tree has usually stood. An agreement has not been reached and it is at an impasse at this time. The…
Roy prepares to trim its Christmas tree indoors this year
ROY, WA — The 555th Engineer Brigade recently conducted its 15th annual tree cutting for the City of Roy. A tradition that began in 1999 to build the partnership between the community and soldiers. Mayor Karen Yates came out to swing the ceremonial axe along with COL Holman and CSM Hood before felling the tree….
JBLM Holiday Ceremonies Dec 4,5 and 8
JBLM hosts Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting ceremonies on Lewis Main and McChord Field Dec. 4, 5 and 8 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM commander, Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr. is inviting Soldiers, Airmen, and their families to join him and other base leaders in kicking off the holiday season during the annual JBLM Christmas Tree…
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…
Christmas Past at the Prairie House Museum Dec 7
Come Celebrate Christmas theold fashioned way. On Dec 7 from 1-3 pm The Prairie House Museum will be open. The museum is an 1890’s farm house. She’s all decorated for you. The tree is trimmed, the cookies are baking, the garland all hung. There will be a few extra surprises this year. Our dollhouse will be decorated for Christmas….
Tips for Safe Online Shopping
USA.GOV — Like it or not, the holiday shopping season is officially upon us! Whether you’re hitting the stores for Black Friday deals, supporting a local business on Small Business Saturday, or shopping online from the comfort of your own home on Cyber Monday, it’s important to stay within your budget — and stay safe!…
Safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey
USA.GOV — The countdown is on! Less than a week until Thanksgiving! Since the turkey is most often the star of this holiday meal, it’s important that it be both delicious and prepared safely. To help you, the USDA has created these videos to show you step-by-step how to safely cook your turkey a variety of…
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…
Roy Elementary 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar – Nov. 22
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 5th annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Roy PTA, is this Saturday, November 22. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bazaar features vendors, a gift wrapping table and a free kids’ craft table. The PTA will also be collecting canned food donations for the Roy Food Bank.
One Night Only to WALK through Fantasy Lights! Nov 23
One Night Only to WALK through Fantasy Lights! Sunday, November 23, 2014, 5 – 7 p.m. at Spanaway Park Walk Information Kick off your holiday season with the Fantasy Lights Walk sneak preview. Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all ages and…
PLU’s Journey of Light: Tickets are going fast!
We still have tickets available for PLU’s beloved Christmas Concerts, but they are flying faster than Santa’s sleigh! Now is the time to buy your tickets to ensure that you don’t miss this inspiring holiday tradition! Tickets remain for the following performances: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m., Benaroya Concert Hall, Seattle. Tuesday, Dec. 9,…