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2005

January 1, 2005 -  HAPPY  NEW   YEAR!

January 9, 2005 (Sunday) - "JULGRANSPLUNDRING" or,  "Time to have a party to throw out the Christmas tree" at the Swedish Home, Staten Island, NY. This is a fun filled afternoon with supper and music and dancing and lots of good times. Call Janet at (718)442-1096 for info and reservations.

January 13,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night and GLÖGG party at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

January 20,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

January 27,  (Thursday) - (cancelled) The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 3,  (Thursday) - (cancelled) The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 10,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 12, 2005 (Saturday) - VALENTINES DAY DANCE - Hosted by Arlington Lodge, VOA, with music by the SYMPHONICS this event sounds like a winner. The SYMPHONICS (click to hear their music) do a lot of 50's, 60's sounds and have some ties to some of the classic old groups. To be held at NJ Vasa Park, Wolfe Rd., Budd Lake, NJ. For tickets, call Ann at (908)684-0288. More info to follow.

February 17,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 24,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 3,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 10,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 17,  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 19, 2005 (Saturday) - Traditional PALM SUNDAY celebration at the Swedish Home, Staten Island, NY. This year it will be celebrated on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Every year for at least 55 years, Barnklubben Elsa Rix (the oldest active Swedish Childrens Folkdance club in the USA) has brought entertainment and joy to the residents of the Swedish Home. Join with us for this enjoyable program. Admission is free.

March 24,2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 26, 2005 (Saturday) - SFNY brings you their "PÅSKDANS" at the Manhem Club, Bronx, NY. Details on their Webpage  sfdny.htm

March 31, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 2, 2005 (Saturday) - 1St Viking's Annual Barn Dance -  At Vasa Park, Wolfe Rd., Budd Lake, NJ. Hors D'Oeuvres, Dinner, Ice cream bar, Square Dancing, Country Line Dancing. Reservations Required. time 5:30 PM - $35.00 per person. All proceeds to Vasa Park. Contact Lou Casella phone 908-647-6308

April 7, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 10, 2005  (Sunday) - Vasastjärnan Annual Convention Fundraiser Dinner - at Vasa Park, Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ - Full Buffet with venison, turkey, ham, and all the fixings. - Servings will begin at 2 pm. - $20 for adults, $5 for children, and includes beer, wine and soda. Contact Eric Johansson phone 973-546-4849
email: johansson@aol.com

April 13, 2005  (Wednesday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 17, 2005 (Saturday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY and The Norwegian Folkdancers -  Spring Dance at the Danish Club, Brooklyn, NY. Call the Danish Club for reservations. (718)

April 21, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 27, 2005 (Wendnesday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

Apr 29, 2005 (Friday thru Sunday) - NJ District Six, VOA,  98th Convention -  Grand Hotels, Cape May NJ. For more info, www.grandhotelcapemay.com

May 5, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 12, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 19, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 26, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 2, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 5, 2005 (Sunday) - Golden Colony/Vasa Day at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ.

June 9, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 16, 2005  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 18, 2005 (Saturday) - Sweden Day Celebration at the Manhem Club, Bronx, NY. A fantastic annual event. A new "Miss Sweden Day" will be elected to represent the Swedish American Community for the coming year. The "Couple of the Year" for 2005 are Peter and Karin Norrman. Check it out at www.SwedenDay.com

June 19, 2005 (Sunday) - Fathers Day Breakfast, Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ.

June 23, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 24, 2005 (Friday) - "SWEDISH MIDSUMMER" Celebration at Robert Wagner Park, Battery Park, NYC. This has come to be a wonderful annual event. No admission fee. Lots of music, folkdancing, traditional Swedish food items and a simply grand Swedish experience. The evening begins around 4:00 pm with flower wreath making.

July 2 & 3, 2005 (Saturday & Sunday) - Grand Picnic at Vasa Park, Budd lake, NJ -  Picnic, folkdancing, family activities. Watch for more info. (973)691-8383

July 4, 2005 (Monday) - Happy 4th of July!

July 23, 2005 (Saturday) - "FOLK" at the Park . . . Direct from Sweden, members of Sigtuna Spelmän will perform for listening and dancing. Hors D'oeuvres start at 6 PM at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Supper included in the $20 admission fee. Net proceeds go to support Vasa Park. Reservations requested. Call (973)347-7650, Peter,  for info and reservations.

September 4, 2005  (Sunday) - After The Fest Dance - After Scanfest, enjoy an evening of Scandinavian music and dancing at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ.

September 5, 2005 (Monday) - LABOR DAY!

September 15,  2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

September 22,  2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

September 24, 2005 (Saturday) - Leif Erikson Festival. At Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Starts at 10 am until early evening. Vendor booths, food items, music, entertainment and lots more. Call John Larson at (732) 388 - 3329 for info. Tickets $5.00.

September 29  2005 Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

October 6 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

October 8, 2005 (Saturday) - Centennial Gala Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of NJ District 6, VOA. To be held at the Skylands, Route 10, Randolph, NJ. Watch for more info.

October 13  2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

October 20  (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

October 22, 2005 (Saturday) - "Halloween Bazaar" at The Swedish Home for Aged on Staten Island. Bring your young folks to this fun event. Prizes for the best costumes will be awarded.

October 27, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

November 3, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

November 4, 2005 (Friday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix. Lucia Practice night at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

NOTICE - Barnklubben Elsa Rix has a new CD out in time for the holidays. Order yours and a gift for someone special at  their Web Site Page.

November 6, 2005 (Sunday) - Tryggve Lodge, VOA, celebrates their 100th Anniversary. A buffet style dinner including wine, beer and soda at $30.00 per person. Watch for more details.

November 10, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

November 12,  2005 (Saturday) - JUL BAZAAR at Vasa Park, Budd lake, NJ. Sponsored by the Vasa Park Board of Trustees. A great way to get some Christmas shopping done. Call (973)691-8383 for more info.

November 13, 2005 (Sunday) - 62nd Annual Fall Dance & Folk Dance Exhibition.  3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Norwegian Folkdance Society. Music by Ellen Lindstrom. Held at the Danish Athletic Club, 735 - 65th St. (between 7th & 8th Aves.), Brooklyn, NY. $22 per person includes Dinner, Dancing, tax & gratuities. For reservations contact Reidun Thompson at the Danish Athletic Club, 1-718-748-7844.

November 17,  2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

November 18, 2005 (Friday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix. Regular Practice night at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

November 19, 2005 (Saturday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix. Special Practice at Solhem at 10:30 AM (The Swedish Home for Aged), 20 Bristol Ave., Staten Island, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

November 19,  2005 (Saturday) - IMPORT  SALE sponsored by Linne Lodge, VOA. Event to be held in New Providence, NJ. Call Dorothy at (908)766-1669 for more info.

November 24, 2005 (Thursday) - HAPPY  THANKSGIVING!

November 26,  2005 (Saturday) - "JULDANS" - A fabulous annual  "family" event that should not be missed. Held at NJ Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ, reservations are a must. $37.50 per person. This event sells out quickly. Call Kristen/Roy at (973) 691-8637.

December 1,   2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

December 3, 2005 (Saturday)  - Barnklubben Elsa Rix. Special Practice (12 Noon) at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

December 4, 2005 (Sunday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix  LUCIA and FOLKDANCE EXHIBITION,  3:30 PM, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

December 4, 2005 (Sunday) - Annual Lucia Pageant. Sponsored by Göta Lejon Lodge, VOA. in Jefferson Valley, NY.

December 8, 2005 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

December 10, 2005 (Saturday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix LUCIA. For Nobel Liljan Lodge (VOA) at the Danish Club, 65th St., between 7th & 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY.

December 10, 2005 (Saturday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix LUCIA. At Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1901 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY, 6 PM.

December 10, 2005 (Saturday) - Annual Lucia & Folkdance Exhibition. Sponsored by the Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Held at the Danish Club, 735 - 65th St. (between 7th & 8th Aves.), Brooklyn, NY. Includes Dinner, Dancing, tax & gratuities. For reservations contact Reidun Thompson at the Danish Athletic Club, 1-718-748-7844.

December 11,  2005 (Sunday) - Annual "LUCIA PAGEANT AND CHRISTMAS DINNER" at the Swedish Home, Staten Island, NY. Call Janet at (718)442-1096 for reservations and info.

December 17, 2005 (Saturday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix LUCIA. For Olympic Lodge (VOA), 3 PM. At Solhem (The Swedish Home for Aged) 20 Bristol Ave., Staten Island, NY.

December 25, 2005 (Saturday) - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

December 31, 2005 (Friday) - New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance at the "Park."  Hosted at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Reservations Required. Contact John Larsson for more info (732-388-3329). email: john_larsson@yahoo.com

2006

January 1, 2006 (Saturday) -   HAPPY  NEW   YEAR!

January 19, 2006 (Thursday) - Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Glögg Party and first meeting of the New Year. Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

January 20, 2006 (Friday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix. Regular Practice night at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

January 26, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

January 28, 2006 (Saturday) - Annual "Snow Ball" Dinner & Dance hosted by Vasaatjarnan Junior Club. Held at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Contact Rick at johansson@aol.com  for more info.

February 2, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 3, 2006 (Friday) - Barnklubben Elsa Rix. Regular Practice night at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 54 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, NY. For more info, check their Web Site Page at ELSA RIX.

February 9, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 16, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 23, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

February 25, 2006 (Saturday) - "Mardi Gras" Dinner & Dance. Hosted by Arlington Lodge, VOA. Casual attire. Held at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. For more info, contact Ann at (908) 684-0288.

March 2, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 9, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 16, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 23, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

March 30, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 6, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 13, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 20, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 27, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

April 28, 2006 (Friday) - Scandinavian Hop. The event is the same, but the location has changed to Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15. Contact John at (732)388-3329 for more info.

May 4, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 11, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 18, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 25, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

May 31, 2006 (Wednesday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 4, 2006 (Sunday) - Golden Colony/Vasa Day. Held at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Contact the Park at (973)691-8383 for more info.

June 8, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 15, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 17, 2006 (Saturday) - SwedenDay celebration. This annual DON'T MISS event is a seasonal highlight featuring music, folk dancing exhibitions, a beauty contest, food, raffle prizes and lots of fun. Details at www.SwedenDay.com

June 18, 2006 (Sunday) - Father's Day Breakfast. Held at Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Call (973) 691-8383 for more info.

June 22, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

June 23, 2006 (Friday) - "SWEDISH MIDSUMMER" Celebration at Robert Wagner Park, Battery Park, NYC. "DON'T MISS" This has come to be a wonderful annual event. No admission fee. Lots of music, folkdancing, traditional Swedish food items and a simply grand Swedish experience. The evening begins around 4:00 pm with flower wreath making.

June 24, 2006 (Saturday) - Midsummer Celebration hosted by The Scandinavian American Heritage Society (SAHS). The event is the same, the location has changed to Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Call (973) 691-8383 for more info.

June 29, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

July 15, 2006 (Saturday) - Pack The Park Day - Held at NJ Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. Call (973)691-8383 for more info.

September 3, 2006 (Sunday) - Scandinavian Fest - The event is the same, the location has changed to Vasa Park, Budd Lake, NJ. For info click on their website at Scanfest,

Sept 7, 2006 (Thursday) - The Swedish Folkdancers of NY. Regular practice night at Manhem Club, 658 Clarence Ave., Bronx NY at 8 pm. For more info, check out their site page at SFDNY

September 16 (Saturday) - Comedy Night at Vasa Park. Sponsored by Arlington Lodge #62, VOA, this event has become a very popular activity. Contact Ann at (908)684-0288 for info and tickets.

September 30 (Saturday) - Leif Erickson Festival. Gates open at 10:00 am. Held at Vasa Par, Budd Lake, NJ. For more info contact John at (732)388-3329.

October 14, 2006 (Saturday) - Leif Erickson Smörgåsbord. This is a "MUST ATTEND" event. All the stops are taken out on this annual Scandinavian eating and entertainment extravaganza. Held yearly, this REQUIRES advance tickets. Contact (973)691-8383 for more info.

October 21, 2006 (Saturday) - Swedish Folkdancers of New York 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner & Dance. Held at the Danish Athletic Club, 735 65th Street, Brooklyn, NY. This is a "DON'T MISS" event to celebrate the 100th year of the oldest active ethnic folkdance group in America. Contact Karin at (973)347-7650 for tickets and details. Advance tickets are a must. Website at SFDNY