Calendar

Month Week Day
Cultural Events
Sunday, Sep. 07, 10:00 am. - 5:00 pm.
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A day filled with music, food, items to purchase, children’s activities, and more. Celebrate with all the Nordic Countries. Hosted by Vasa Park in Elgin. Learn more here. ...

Clubs
Sunday, Sep. 07, 1:00 pm.
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Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

Class
Monday, Sep. 08, 6:00 pm.
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For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture and traditions. The focus will be on chapters 1-3 in the Rivstart textbook*. Classes will be held in English. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instr...

Class
Monday, Sep. 08, 6:00 pm.
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For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Mondays 6 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson. ...

Cultural Events
Tuesday, Sep. 09
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Free admission, Café and Store specials, and special programming. ...

Class
Tuesday, Sep. 09, 6:00 pm.
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For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 7-10 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7:30 ...

Class
Tuesday, Sep. 09, 6:00 pm.
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For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. the focus will be on chapters 16 through the remained of the Rivstart Textbook*. Tuesday 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jack Rogalla ...

Class
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 6:00 pm.
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For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and listening skills. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 10-12 in the Rivstart textbook*.Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7:3...

Class
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 6:00 pm.
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We will read En man som heter Ove together in class and individually between classes. In addition we may read news articles, watch videos, and listen to music to engage in the Swedish language in a variety of ways. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor Jack Rogalla ...

Class
Wednesday, Sep. 10, 7:30 pm.
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For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 13-15 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson ...

Clubs
Saturday, Sep. 20, 1:00 pm.
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Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

Exhibit Events
Saturday, Sep. 20, 2:00 pm.
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A free (with admission) guided tour of the Museum's core exhibit, We Are America. Approximately 45 minutes. Reserve your spot here or at the door (if space remains). ...

Cultural Events
Wednesday, Sep. 24, 1:30 pm.
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Experience the Museum's surrounding neighborhood in this tour led by Museum member Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour. ...

Family Events
Thursday, Sep. 25, 2:00 pm.
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On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In September we will read Now That Night is Near by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Marit Törnqvist, translated by Polly Lawson. ...

Family Events
Friday, Sep. 26, 11:00 am.
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On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In September we will read Now That Night is Near by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Marit Törnqvist, translated by Polly Lawson. ...

Cultural Events
Friday, Sep. 26, 4:00 pm. - 7:00 pm.
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The Main Gallery and Store will be open until 7 p.m. the last Friday of the month through September. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...

Clubs
Saturday, Sep. 27, 2:00 pm.
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We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In September we will discuss Reykjavík: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jónasson and Katrín Jakobsdóttir. Translated by Victoria Cribb. The Zoom meeting information is below. Sw...