Dave Conroy and helpers did an excellent job at planning and executing this year’s Christmas dinner at the Norwegian Club. This event always sells out, and it was a packed dining room this past Saturday. The party started in the bar downstairs with drinks and Scandinavian appetizers, such as meatballs, herring, salmon and more. This …
Lucia at Swedish American Hall
Few things made us happier this year than welcoming back our longstanding Lucia tradition! Erdmann Rogge and an entire battalion of helpers worked hard to make this event a success, and we are so incredibly thankful for the effort they put in. Many of us like to think we’ve put the pandemic behind us, but …
Gløgg Hygge in the Park
The annual Gløgg Hygge reception at the Presidio parade grounds was another resounding success.To help us into the holiday season the skies broke and blue sky prevailed after some serious rain just hours before. It was chilly but the YSC Gløgg made being outside with fellow members a fun and memorable occasion. About 37 members …
City Happy Hour, CC’s Cocktail Lounge, November 10
Solveig hosted this fun happy hour in the Marina. We had a good turnout of about 30 people, and even held a raffle!The night was busy so we only managed to get one photo! We made friends with the great bartender, who had Scandinavian connections, and with CC, the owner of the lounge, who made …
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Halloween Bonfire on Ocean Beach
What a wonderful evening we had at Stein’s bonfire event last night! The weather showed itself from its best side. No fog, no clouds, almost no wind, and a stunning sunset! Some joined in costume, and a lot of people brought yummy stuff to share at the table.Thanks to Stein for organizing, and Jeanette for …
Angel Island Picnic & Fleet Week
The YSC went to Angel Island for a picnic and to watch the Fleet Week airshow on October 8th. Unfortunately our friend “Karl the Fog” decided to pay a visit to the city, and the parts of the airshow that weren’t canceled, were not very visible in the fog.Still, a great time was has by …
YSC tailgating + Giants game
Back by popular demand! The YSC’s popular event from last year saw a rerun last week, as long-time club member Gordon Gottsche hosted the tailgating + baseball night at Oracle park. Long-timers and brand new members enjoyed sausages and burgers before heading over to the park.This event sold out, again, and 25 YSC:ers + friends …
Clear Lake Kick-off Picnic at Crissy Fields, May 7
The perfect warm-up for an awesome CL season!This years kick-off party for the Clear Lake season was held at Crissy Fields. Party-meisters Lala and Solveig had prepped picnic food and lawn games for participants of all ages!The winds were really strong on this sunny day, but fortunately the picnic spot was somewhat sheltered by the …
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Valborgsmässoafton Bonfire at Ocean Beach
Earth, wind and fire, and lots of awesome people!A very popular tradition by now, Stein Petersen hosted yet another wonderful Valborg bonfire on Ocean Beach. It was a wonderfully sunny day, but as always at this time of year it gets pretty darn windy out there. Most people were dressed for the weather, and the …
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March Happy Hour at Foreign Lens, SF
We are SO happy that in-person events are happening more and more, and to see members and friends show up for our Happy Hours!On March 24, long-time YSC member Erik Eklund hosted a happy hour at Foreign Lens in San Francisco, near Telegraph Hill. Foreign Lens is an interesting, bohemian combo of art salon and …