The Scandinavian Society of Nova Scotia

Annual Events

Lenten (Palm/Easter) Service - The Palm Sunday Service is held at 2 p.m. each year at Grace Lutheran Church, 40 Caldwell Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This service is open to the general public. Hymns and readings are done in the five Nordic languages. Lunch is served after the service. Please see the upcoming events page a month before the Easter period for service times. Contact: Lisbeth Jolley Email: Lisbeth.Jolley@forces.gc.ca Tel: 902-465-3069.

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Palm Sunday Service 2010

Annual General Meeting - We hold our AGM on the third Sunday of April (unless advised otherwise). This meeting is for our members only (not open to the general public). Notices are mailed out to members to advise the time and location. Nominations are called and the new executive appointed. Recent guest speakers have included: Birgitta Ferguson (Vikings & L'anse Aux Meadows), Bjarni Tryggvason (Canadian Astronaut), and Lt. Governor J. James Kinley. Our AGMs are well attended, offering an evening of interest with a chance to socialize around a buffet of wine & Scandinavian cheeses. We often have a "Meet 'n Greet" afterwards to welcome new members to the Society.

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Scandinavian Buffet - 2010 AGM

May 17 Celebrations (Norwegian National Holiday) - Join us each year in May as we celebrate Norway's National Holiday, with great food, singing, games and races for the children (and adults!). Be sure to bring your flags, a treat for the dessert table and wear something Norwegian - your national costume if you have one! An email is sent out to members to advise when and where this event will be held.

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Markland Walk (Icelandic event) - Annually on the first Saturday in June at 10 a.m. on International Trails Day. An email is sent out to remind members. A picnic is held in the old settlement.

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Markland Walk

Multicultural Festival - The Multicultural Festival is a three day festival that takes place on the Dartmouth waterfront (in Nova Scotia) every year in mid to late June. It is a major event incorporating dozens of local cultural groups.

* Note: The Society ceased participation in this event in 2009.

Multicultural Festival 2007

Scandinavian Society Picnic - Held in August each year. An email is sent out telling members where and when the event is to be held.

Details about upcoming Annual Picnic >

Host and Members - 2009 Picnic

Family Yuletide Celebration - This annual core event is very popular with Society members. It brings back memories how Christmas is celebrated in the different Scandinavian countries. This is important information to pass on to the children. There are crafts for the kids, traditional Scandinavian foods, a visit from Father Christmas, and singing of traditional Christmas songs in both Scandinavian languages and English.

If you have ideas/suggestions for this event, please pass them on to the Executive so we can make this celebration even better!! An email will be sent out telling members where and when the next event is to be held. Contact: Marshall Burgess Tel: 902-429-9073 or email marshallburgess@ns.sympatico.ca .

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Yuletide Celebration 2009

Yuletide Dinner - This is held the last Saturday of November (unless advised otherwise). This celebration is held at Christ church Hall, 61 Dundas Street, Dartmouth. Contact: Birgit Ballantyne at 902-431-5231 or email gudnib39@eastlink.ca .

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Yuletide Dinner 2009

Advent (Christmas) Service - Held at Grace Lutheran Church, Dartmouth, on the first or second Sunday of December. This service is open to the general public. Contact: Lisbeth Jolley Email: Lisbeth.Jolley@forces.gc.ca Tel. 902-465-3069.

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updated 29 Jan 2012