Events
This month's community events
| Title | Date & Time | Location | Description | Additional Info | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Invasion at the Austin Celtic Festival | November 1-2, 2008 | Celtic Music Festival | From Michael Sweet: Viking Invasion is going to be at the Austin Celtic Festival. Viking Invasion stages dramatic battles using steel weapons and period armor, as well as having displays where we educate the public about Viking culture and history. At the Austin Celtic Festival there will be Celtic Music, food, Beer, shopping, the Highland Games, dog sheparding trials, kilts, BEER, and much more. We will be doing 2 fight shows a day and will have an encampment. Come out and see glorious battle!! If you haven't seen us do battle before now is your chance! For more information go to: http://www.vikinginvasion.org/calendar.html or contact msweet@teachingcoach.org | Viking Invasion  | |
| Norwegian Annual Food and Crafts Fair | November 9, 2008 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Multipurpose Room (upstairs, north end of building), 200 West Anderson Ln | From Rita Carlson: 4:00 -- 6:00 p.m. Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Multipurpose Room (upstairs, north end of building), 200 West Anderson Lane. For more information go to: www.clengpeerson.org | Cleng Peerson Lodge | |
| POTLUCK SOCIAL Gemütlichkeit | November 9, 2008 4:00 PM | German Free School | Enjoy meeting some of the GTHS Board members at the next German Free School Guild bi-monthly Potluck Social. The potluck will be held at the German Free School on Sunday, November 9th at 4:00 pm. Bring a covered dish to share and your beverage of choice. We will provide coffee, paper plates, etc. Bring your friends and enjoy the Gemütlichkeit! | ||
| Norwegian Cooking Meeting | November 12, 2008 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | TBA | From Rita Carlson: 2--4 pm. TBA. Call 258-0039 for directions and to RSVP. For more information go to: www.clengpeerson.org | Cleng Peerson Lodge | |
| Scandinavian Happy Hour The Tavern | November 14, 2008 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | The Tavern | The American-Scandinavian Foundation invites you to: Scandinavian Happy Hour Where: The Tavern located at: 12th and Lamar When: November 14 (Fri) Time: 5 pm to 7 pm We hope to see you there! ASFTA Steering Committee: Emily Erickson, Daniel Jessen Greenfield, Jette Uglebjerg Hicks, Kristen Luke, Klaus Madsen, Stine Nielsen, Maja Nipper, John Olsson, Sigfinnur Sigurdsson, Tiina Tapia, Nikolas White | ||
| Norwegian Cooking Meeting | November 16, 2008 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | TBA | From Rita Carlson: 2--4 pm. TBA. Call 258-0039 for directions and to RSVP. For more information go to: www.clengpeerson.org | Cleng Peerson Lodge |
Ongoing Events
Tuesdays
Floorball... from Scandinavia
7:00-9:00 pm
St. John Community Center, Virginia L. Davis Recreation Center, 7500 Blessing Ave
Floorball is going strong here in Austin. Join us weekly for a friendly pick-up game. The first time you play it's FREE! Afterwards the per session cost is only $5. All you need to do is bring sneakers and some water; a basic floorball stick is provided. For more information, visit the Austin Floorball Club website.
Wednesdays
Deutschuebende German conversation group
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Dog and Duck Pub, 406 W 17th St
Send comments, questions, concerns, updates to the group at deutschuebende@yahoogroups.com. Wenn Ihr Zeit habt, kommt einfach vorbei. Wir werden uns treffen, wo man Platz finden kann. Danach reden wir auf Deutsch, und natürlich trinken wir ein paar Biere.
Thursdays
Austin Scandinavian Dancing
7:30 - 9:45 pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church's Howson Hall, 4700 Grover
Do you enjoy couple dancing? Do you enjoy traditional music from Norway and Sweden? Are you interested in learning some of the dances from Norway and Sweden? Please join us for dances from Scandinavia featuring fun turns, unusual figures, and fabulous music. Teaching: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:30 - 8:15 pm, with reviews of taught dances on the other nights. No partners needed, as we share partners throughout the evening. Remember to wear slick-soled or leather-soled shoes. $3 suggested donation. For more information contact 454-0598, 453-9633 or visit our website.
Fridays
Yiddish Conversation Group
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Congregation Beth Israel in the chapel
Conversation group for those interested in practicing Yiddish. For more information contact: Congregation Beth Israel at office@bethisrael.org or 454-6806.
Swedish Language Study Group
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Congregation Beth Israel in the chapel
From Karin Carlson: In addition to the Swedish Language Informal Classes at UT, there is a weekly independent study group that meets on Friday. Please contact me at 657-5080 or e-mail me at sheenaqueena@yahoo.com if you would like more information on this group. Cost is $45 per calendar month. Välkommen!