Summer Newsletter 2018

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80 YEARS OF FOGELBO & 90 YEARS OF MIDSUMMER!
A YEAR OF MOMENTOUS ANNIVERSARIES
Nestled in the trees along Oleson Road is an unassuming cabin called Fogelbo. In Swedish,
fogelbo means “bird nest,” derived from the Fogelquist family name, which means “bird on a
branch.” A Swedish couple, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olson, had the log structure built between 1938-
1940 by Henry Steiner, one of the chief carpenters on Timberline Lodge. The concept of "the
log house" was brought to America by the first Swedish colonists who settled in New Sweden
(present day Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) in 1638. This building knowledge was
disseminated throughout the original colonies and eventually the entire United States.
The next owners of the home, Charles and Jessie Fogelquist, who had roots in the
town of Mora, in Dalarna, Sweden, did extensive work on the estate and, in 1989,
Fogelbo was designated as a historical site by Washington County. Their son, Ross,
was a German teacher and foreign student adviser in the Evergreen School District
in Vancouver, Washington. Carl the XVI, the King of Sweden, knighted Ross in 1985
with the title of the Knight of the Royal Order of the Polar Star, first class, due to Ross’s
achievements on behalf of Sweden and Scandinavia. Ross served as Acting Swedish
Consul for Oregon in 1993, and again between 1999 and 2001. He has received
many other awards, both locally and nationally, and Ross had his 80 TH birthday this
year! In fact, we recently celebrated Ross's and Fogelbo's 80 TH birthdays; the featured
background image features the very Swedish color story from some of these festivities!
At Fogelbo, which houses one of the largest private collections of Scandinavian
artifacts and antiques in the United States, Ross has hosted many guests from all parts
of the world. In 2015, Ross deeded Fogelbo to Nordic Northwest. The estate grounds are
currently being reshaped into a park for use by the Nordic community and beyond! •
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ISSUE: SUMMER 2018
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"It was and still is about
family, friends and the
traditions brought here from
Sweden. I now enjoy seeing
the younger generations
participating in their
heritage as I have done and
knowing it will continue on."
Elsie Lovgren Nordby,
Midsommar Queen 1941
Interested in volunteering?
Want to learn more? Visit us
at www.nordicnorthwest.org/
midsummer!
S I N C E 1 9 2 8
Our beloved Portland Scandinavian
Midsummer Festival returns for its 90 TH year in
2018, and is being recognized as an official
Oregon Heritage Tradition! This esteemed title
is only awarded to events with at least 50 years
of continuous operation that are associated
with Oregon, appeal to a broad spectrum of
the public, and add to the livability and identity
of the state. A big thank you to Dave Alford, our
2017 Scandinavian of the Year, and the League
of Swedish Societies, our Midsummer partner, for
getting this annual festival the recognition it deserves
after bringing laughter and joy to Oregonians for 90
straight years. Based on lore gathered from local
Nordic community members, Portland Midsummer
celebrations date as far back as the late 19th
century, with some even held at Oaks Park around
1880. Back then the park was a forested area and
guests had to cross the river by barge! In 1927, eight
Swedish groups joined forces and formed the League
of Swedish Societies, which hosted the first official
Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
Many of the traditions remain the same; we still raise
a birch covered Midsummer Pole or "Majstång", make
flower crowns, and involve crafters, performers, and
organizations from the Portland Nordic community.
Every year we add new vendors, have new crafts for
kids, provide games for both kids and adults and offer
classic Nordic flavors in the beer garden and food
court. We welcome the entire community to enjoy a
fun-filled day with us and celebrate Midsummer the
Nordic way, and the Oregon way.
Come join us on June 9, 2018 at Oaks Park for our 90 th
annual Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Raising of the Midsummer
Pole is at 2:00 PM on the main lawn.
The Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
is made possible through the support of the
Scan|Design Foundation and Nielsen’s Jewelers.
Additional support comes from Allart, Inc., ePrint
Services, Johan Vineyards, Laurelhurst Florist and
pFriem Family Brewers. Photos by Alyssa Johnson. •

Some 2018 vendors include: Nordic Siblings Handmade, Oh Snap! PDX, Repurposed Wood Studio, Secret
Dragon Collectibles & Tokerud Designs. Food and drinks will be served al fresco by Harmoni Lodge, League
of Swedish Societies, Finlandia Foundation’s Helsinki Café, Fringe Mead, Johan Vineyards, Scandinavian
Café, Sweet Kardamom Bakery & Viking Soul Food! Plus, meet three of our featured newcomers this year:
Carina's Bakery by Carina Comer
Carina Comer wants you to join her in creating pastries that tell a
sensational story and that bridge communities of all shapes, sizes
and abilities. Due to a brain tumor she developed at an early age,
she lost nearly half her vision before taking her first steps. Driven
toward her goals, she found a love of baking early on, inspired by
the memories of her Swedish grandfather. Her recipes come from
the homeland, from inside cozy cottages in the frozen northlands
of Sweden. She seeks to incorporate the simple ingredients once
available to her Viking ancestors.
Gnome Werks by Danyal Boyd
Gnome Werks Toys grew from Danyal Boyd's love of making toys
for her own children. As her children grew, the handmade toys
became more elaborate and it has really grown from there.
She loves dreaming up and designing new characters. Her toy
designs are inspired by children's literature and fairy tales because
fantastic stories and fairy tales get everyone's imagination moving.
Open-ended toys made with natural and all non-toxic materials
inspire imaginative play in young children, and their parents and
grandparents.
Fika Craft by Jessica Koenig
Fika Craft is the creation of Oregon-based, Scandinavian-born
Jessica Koenig, who grew up in the countryside doing a lot of just
that: Fika and Crafts. Fika is the Swedish word for a sit-down coffeelemonade-snack-break
(think cinnamon rolls and gingerbread
cookies). After traveling and living in lots of places and countries,
her creations and designs have been a way of finding a home
away from home. Designs are inspired by the windswept Nordic
landscape and by Swedish folk art. Her patterns are made to
complement the simplicity of Scandinavian homes.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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90 TH ANNUAL
PORTLAND SCANDINAVIAN
MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 9, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK
Adults: $8
Students & Seniors: $7
Families: $17
Join your friends and family in SE
Portland to ring in the 90 TH year of
this historic, regional tradition that
occurs each June. Scandinavian
roots are not required to celebrate
Midsummer. It continues to be a
fun, family friendly, and important
day with centuries-old traditions and
everyone is invited!
WORKSHOP:
RUNE RINGS
JUNE 13, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
All Tickets: $90
Hammer your own Viking Rune
Ring with Debra Carus of Elentari
Handverk! Channel your inner Viking
and learn some basic metalsmithing to
create a beautiful sterling silver ring
with your choice of rune pattern.
PRESENTATION:
FROM DAY TO DAY
JUNE 21, 7:00 PM
NNW Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Writer Timothy Boyce will present
on the secret WWII Diary of Odd
Nansen, a political prisoner and
the son of Norwegian explorer and
humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen. Boyce
has presented all over the country,
spreading awareness and sharing one
of the few translations to come out of
European concentration camps.
TOWN HALL MEETING
JUNE 25, 7:00 PM
Open to the Public
Community members are invited to
come to discuss upcoming changes
and developments at NNW.
BRODER SUMMER SERIES:
MIDSOMMAR DINNER
JUNE 29, 6:30 PM
Tickets: $50
Kick off the Summer at Nordia House with
Broder Söder! Join us for an al fresco
buffet dinner featuring seasonal produce,
Oregon strawberries and Scandinavian
delicacies.
FELTING WORKSHOPS:
RUFFLED SCARVES
JULY 2, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: $100 Plus Materials
COIN PURSES
JULY 2, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Tickets: $50 Plus Materials
SCULPTED HATS
JULY 3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: $100 Plus Material
Flora of Flora Felts will return to Nordia
House to teach wet felting in three
workshops! Space is limited!
NORDIC HERITAGE
NIGHT WITH
THE PORTLAND THORNS!
JULY 6, 8:00 PM AT PROVIDENCE PARK
Tickets: $19
Find link on our website!
With Denmark, Iceland and Sweden in
the FIFA World Cup happening in 2019,
there could not be a better time for
Nordic Heritage Night with the Portland
Thorns! Our local Nordic community will
get discounted tickets and a portion of
the sales benefits programming at NNW!
_1_ CONCERT:
THE COMPLETE SONGS OF
EDVARD GRIEG: NORGE!
JULY 10, 7:30 PM
NNW Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
The second installment in this Grieg
concert series, presented by the
Northwest Edvard Grieg Society, will
include baritone Alan Dunbar and
pianist Knut Erik Jensen.
1. Norge! Piantist Knut Erik Jensen, courtesy of the artist;
2. Joel Enriques, courtesy of the artist; 3. Allotar, courtesy
of the artists; 4. ScanFeast, photo by Alyssa Johnson

_2_ EXHIBIT: JOEL ENRIQUES'
"MADE BY JOEL"
JULY 16 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Free & Open to the Public
Experience the work of local artist
and designer Joel Henriques at
Nordia House this summer! Joel
has devoted himself to making the
arts accessible and meaningful,
and has created many original
paintings that celebrate Nordic
aesthetics. This mini-exhibit is just
a teaser for a larger exhibition in
2019!
BRODER SUMMER SERIES:
PICKLED HERRING DINNER
JULY 27, 6:30 PM
Tickets: $50
Join us on the lawn for the 3 RD
annual Pickled Herring Dinner. The
smörgåsbord will feature herring in a
variety of tasty sauces, new potatoes
with lots of dill, cucumber salad and,
of course, Swedish meatballs!
WORKSHOP:
WIRE-WRAPPED SILVER &
BEADED NECKLACES
JULY 29, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
All Tickets: $80
Learn the basics of wire-wrapping
using sterling silver and create a
unique, intricate necklace with beads
and a handmade tassel. Featuring
Debra Carus of Elentari Handverk!
_3_ CONCERT: ALLOTAR
JULY 29, 7:00 PM
NNW & FFCPC Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Sara Pajunen and Teija Niku are
inspired by their Finnish ancestors.
Today, they explore a common
heritage in Finnish folk music.
Pajunen is a violinist, and Niku an
accordionist; their lithe instrumentals
and beautiful vocal harmonies in both
Finnish and English demonstrate how
gracefully traditional and modern folk
music can speak together. This event is
co-sponsored by Finlandia Foundation
Columbia-Pacific Chapter.
WORKSHOP: VIKING SILVER
KNITTING BRACELETS
AUGUST 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Tickets: $90
More details coming soon!
BRODER SUMMER SERIES:
KRÄFTSKIVA
AUGUST 24, 6:30 PM
Tickets: $50
Celebrate high summer at Broder
Söder's crayfish feast. Crack open a
crustacean, raise an aquavit toast and
sing a song like the Swedes do at this
annual Kräftskiva, or Crayfish Party.
A buffet dinner will accompany, plus
Swedish meatballs, salad, knackebrod
& butter, sweets and more!
PRESENTATION:
SIMON BENSON: OREGON
LUMBER KING, CIVIC LEADER,
VISIONARY
SEPTEMBER 4, 7:00 PM
NNW Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Local speaker Sig Unander will
present on Simon Benson. A poor
Norwegian immigrant gifted with
immense talent, Benson overcame
daunting challenges to become a
lumber baron who used his vision,
wealth and influence to give back
to his adopted state and country,
leaving a lasting legacy.
WORKSHOP:
COPPER BANGLE BRACELETS
SEPTEMBER 16, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
All Tickets: $75
More details coming soon!
BRODER SUMMER SERIES:
END-OF-SUMMER DINNER
SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30 PM
Tickets: $50
Mark the end of summer and the
beginning of Norse Winter with a
bountiful harvest feast. It's our first
Fall Equinox Harvest Dinner, or
Haustmandur! Produce is at its peak in
September; indulge in fresh fruits and
vegetables, smoked fish, and more.
WORKSHOP:
FANCY SÁMI BRAIDING
OCTOBER 14, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
All Tickets: $80
More details coming soon!
_4_ SCANFEAST:
ANNUAL AUCTION & GALA
OCTOBER 27
Tickets On-Sale September 1
Mark your calendar and save the
date for our annual ScanFeast! This
year’s theme for the auction is Trolls,
Tomtar, Tontut, and Nisser, Oh, My!
and it will take place on October 27,
2018 at Nordia House. You never
know what kind of mischief these
little creatures have in store for you,
but we are sure it will keep you
entertained. It will be a time to enjoy
each other’s company, celebrate the
little things in life (Trolls that is), and
support NNW. Donations for the
silent / oral auction are also being
accepted and you are welcome to
drop them off at the office any time
during business hours or 9:00 AM
– 3:00 PM on the weekends. More
information about the lively night will
be coming as we get closer to the
event. •
NOTE: ALL EVENTS AT NORDIA HOUSE
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL DATES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT WWW.
NORDICNORTHWEST.ORG FOR UPDATES,
DETAILS, AND TICKETS. ALL SALES ARE
FINAL; NO REFUNDS.

NNW STAFF
Sandra Nelson Miller
Interim Executive Director
Sassa Carver
Special Events Coordinator
Christine Beaulieu
Special Events Support
Chaney Harter
Exhibits Coordinator
Minna Lindholm
Rental Coordinator
Laila Simon
Programs Coordinator
Kirstie Opel
Administrative Assistant
Doug Webster
Facilities Coordinator
Oscar Hårrskog
Facilities Assistant
1 ST ANNUAL SYTTENDE MAI CELEBRATION—A SUCCESS!
Nordic Northwest partnered with Broder Söder to put on a Norwegian
influenced picnic style dinner in honor of the 17 TH of May, Norwegian
Indepedence Day! Before a musical performance on piano, we served pølse
med lompe, shrimp salad, cheeseboards and aquavit. It was a geat evening
and we hope to host more collaborative dinner and event pairings soon!
Did you know? June is full of Nordic independence! Denmark marks theirs on
June 5 TH , Sweden on June 6 TH , and Iceland on the 17 TH ! In Denmark, although
they do have Constitution Day off from work, you are more likely to find a
political speech than a parade, and most Danes simply enjoy the weather
on lawns drinking beer. The Swedes are often on holiday during their "Flag
Day" but acknowledge their history with food and friends. Iceland’s national
day was selected because it's the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, a champion
to the nationalist cause now commemorated through parades, theater and
dancing. Keep an eye on our schedule to make the most out of summer with
Broder and Nordic Northwest, including news on a summer dinner series! •
NNW MEMBER & COMMUNITY NEWS
NNW BOARD
Mike Nelson
President
John Nelson
Vice President
Sonja Haugen
Treasurer
Kirsty Dickinson
Secretary
Anton Akervall
John Bergström
Kim Bergenser
Aase Besson
Bob Evenson
Ross Fogelquist, Emeritus
Leah Jørgensen
Grethe Larson
Katariina Lehtonen
Ralph Tuomi
Tim Wahlberg
Congratulations on the upcoming nuptials of Leah Jørgensen & Asa Jean!
Our condolences to Annie Marttala, late wife of pastor Dennis Marttala of
the Finnish Messiah Lutheran Church.
In recognition of donors to the Finnish Independence Monument:
Thank you to the following individuals who gave a donation to Finland’s Independence
Monument on the grounds at Nordic Northwest: Katariina Lehtonen and Ola Hårrskog
(Special thanks to Katariina for her vision and leadership), Karin Lahti and Greg
Jacob, Eila and Craig Chisholm, Aino and Ivan Bakos, Minna Lindholm, Christine and
Paul Niskanen, Marian and Carl Thompson, Marilyn and Reino Tarkiainen, Estonian
Society of Portland, Judy and Jukka Perkiömäki, Ray Wikman, Chris Lazarus, Dave
and Laura Alford, Hilja Davis, Eva and Seppo Saarinen, Sue and Ken Magnuson, Dirk
and Pirjo Schulbach, Pete Lee, and Heli and Vesa Vihavainen. Also a thank you to
these organizations: Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter, Finnish-American
Heritage Society of the West, Finnish Messiah Lutheran Church and Finlandia Sauna.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
Mel Adams, Linda Alexander, Dana Bjarnason, Susan Coburn, Christine Fauske, Cap
Hedges, Leslie Johnson, Deanna Martinson, Sarah Munro, Carolyn Nelson, Sheila
Pastore, Cindi Pedersen, Erika Popkin, Robert Rhoads, Margo Richert, Gail Romero,
Jeremy Scholz, Donna Thompson, Jane Wendell and Wayne Yoky! •
BRODER STAFF
James Drinkward
Head Chef
David Narlock
Café Manager
Alex Donley
Assistant Manager
Casey Currier
Catering Director
NEW TO OUR TEAM!
This spring we welcomed a new member of our
team, Kirstie Opel! Kirstie moved down to the
Portland area from Washington last summer after
attending Evergreen State College and studying
theater. Her heritage is Finnish, on her mom’s side,
and she is ready to embrace all things Nordic. Stop
by the front desk and introduce yourself (fun fact:
she likes baseball)! •

All memberships include our quarterly newsletter, advanced notice and ticketing
on programs, invitations to members-only events, and discounts on select
programs. More information at www.nordicnorthwest.org/membership.
BASIC LEVEL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
BASIC OR SENIOR ($30) Discount on one ticket per event.
SENIOR COUPLE ($40) Discount on two tickets per event.
FAMILY ($60) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event.
SUPPORTING ($120) Discount on up to 4 tickets per event,
plus 2 comp. tickets to Midsummer or ScanFair.
NNW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization under Oregon
law, tax ID #93-090-1132. Please
consult with your financial
advisor to determine the
appropriate tax-deductible
amount of your membership
in accordance with IRS tax
regulations.
NORSE GOD MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
THOR MEMBERSHIP ($250) Supporting Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to a Nordic Business Council
Luncheon, and listing in our donor recognition in our annual report.
ODIN MEMBERSHIP ($500) Thor Membership benefits, plus: inclusion for one year in our Annual Donor
Recognition list at Nordia House and invitations to an Annual President’s Reception.
FREYA MEMBERSHIP ($1000) Odin Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. ticket to ScanFeast, 1 free family
membership to gift a friend, and a once annual 15% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
VIKING CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
BRONZE VIKING ($2500) Freya Membership benefits, plus: 1 additional complimentary ticket to ScanFeast
(total of two at this level), invitations to Bronze Viking Circle events, including a complimentary reception
with an artist or curator, and a once annual 25% rental discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
SILVER VIKING ($5000) Bronze Viking Membership benefits, plus: 2 additional complimentary tickets to
ScanFeast (total of 4 at this level), invitations to Silver Viking Circle events, including VIP reception for you
and up to 9 guests (10 total participants) with a visiting artist or curator, and a once annual 50% rental
discount at Nordia House (weddings excluded).
GOLD VIKING ($7500) Silver Viking Membership benefits, plus: 1 comp. use of Nordia House for an event of
your choice (weddings excluded), invitations to Gold Viking Circle Events, 10 pairs of comp. tickets per year
to select events that are sponsored by Nordia House (ScanFeast and co-sponsored events excluded).
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EXP. DATE ______________________ SEC. CODE ________________________________
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LEARN MORE ABOUT SOCCER IN THE NORDIC COUNTRIES!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup begins in Russia on June 14 th , with Denmark, Iceland and Sweden competing from
the Nordic region! NNW is celebrating by teaming up with our local women’s team, the Thorns, for a Nordic
Heritage Night at Providence Park. Our members will get discounted tickets to the game on Friday, July 6 TH
against the Utah Royals.
Iceland jumped above the five other “Nordics” in men’s world soccer rankings at 28 TH place in 2014. In 2016,
Iceland ranked 22 ND , and for this year’s World Cup, it is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA final
tournament! Many attribute the island’s success to the re-focus on coaching, specifically by Swede Lars
Lagerbäck since 2011. Higher coaching certifications are required at all levels and players said Lagerbäck
brought more professionalism to the team. After five years of coaching, the last two with co-manager
and native Icelander Heimir Hallgrímsson, Lagerbäck stepped down leaving Hallgrímsson as the solo head
coach for the 2016-18 team.
Norway is on the opposite end of this spectrum in terms of its team leadership. Norway’s global soccer
image has been struggling in the face of major losses in the last two decades. It is not to say that there is a
lack of talent on the Norwegian men’s team. Two Norwegian players who graduated to the senior team,
Ole Selnæs and Mats Møller Dæhli, along with other younger players on the team, are not old enough to
remember the last time Norway qualified for the World Cup in 1998, the nation’s soccer hey-day.
As the tournament begins, Iceland is definitely the team to watch. Norway has had to watch from the
sidelines as its two biggest rivals, Denmark and Sweden, consistently qualify for championships. We will be
cheering them all on! Background image, 2018 Iceland Men's Team, from Getty Images, courtesy of FIFA. •