The annual Gløgg Hygge reception at the Presidio parade grounds was another resounding success.To help us into the holiday season the skies broke and blue sky prevailed after some serious rain just hours before. It was chilly but the YSC Gløgg made being outside with fellow members a fun and memorable occasion. About 37 members …
Solveig hosted this fun happy hour in the Marina. We had a good turnout of about 30 people, and even held a raffle!The night was busy so we only managed to get one photo! We made friends with the great bartender, who had Scandinavian connections, and with CC, the owner of the lounge, who made …
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What a wonderful evening we had at Stein’s bonfire event last night! The weather showed itself from its best side. No fog, no clouds, almost no wind, and a stunning sunset! Some joined in costume, and a lot of people brought yummy stuff to share at the table.Thanks to Stein for organizing, and Jeanette for …
The YSC went to Angel Island for a picnic and to watch the Fleet Week airshow on October 8th. Unfortunately our friend “Karl the Fog” decided to pay a visit to the city, and the parts of the airshow that weren’t canceled, were not very visible in the fog.Still, a great time was has by …
Back by popular demand! The YSC’s popular event from last year saw a rerun last week, as long-time club member Gordon Gottsche hosted the tailgating + baseball night at Oracle park. Long-timers and brand new members enjoyed sausages and burgers before heading over to the park.This event sold out, again, and 25 YSC:ers + friends …
The perfect warm-up for an awesome CL season!This years kick-off party for the Clear Lake season was held at Crissy Fields. Party-meisters Lala and Solveig had prepped picnic food and lawn games for participants of all ages!The winds were really strong on this sunny day, but fortunately the picnic spot was somewhat sheltered by the …
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Earth, wind and fire, and lots of awesome people!A very popular tradition by now, Stein Petersen hosted yet another wonderful Valborg bonfire on Ocean Beach. It was a wonderfully sunny day, but as always at this time of year it gets pretty darn windy out there. Most people were dressed for the weather, and the …
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We are SO happy that in-person events are happening more and more, and to see members and friends show up for our Happy Hours!On March 24, long-time YSC member Erik Eklund hosted a happy hour at Foreign Lens in San Francisco, near Telegraph Hill. Foreign Lens is an interesting, bohemian combo of art salon and …
On Sunday February 27, the 9 member board of the YSC and about 35 members met at the Swedish American Hall for our annual general meeting. It was wonderful to have a chance to mingle and reconnect in person with our new and old members in our traditional location again.The board reported on the current …
