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 …
It’s been three years since the last Luau at Clear Lake, and it was SO nice to revive this popular tradition! The weekend was a hit, although we think most people would agree that 10-20 degrees cooler wouldn’t have been all that bad! It was not just the pig that was roasting this weekend…The mornings …
On July 9, Jesper took us on yet another wonderful hike in Marin County, this time through Madrone Canyon in Larkspur. The city was covered in fog, but Larkspur showed itself from its best side. Sunshine and pleasant temperatures made for a great hike. The hike was about 3 miles, with quite a bit of …
What a party!!This year’s ABBA themed Clear Lake opener was absolutely sensational. Taking place over the long 3 day Memorial Day weekend, we celebrated togetherness, welcomed new members, sang and danced our hearts out Saturday and Sunday night. There was a little last minute cooler weather starting Friday evening into Saturday that we welcomed with open arms. The …
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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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Club board member Aaron Zorndorf hosted a lovely Happy Hour in Belmont in San Mateo County. It was easy access so we even got some city folks to join! We gathered in the outdoor garden at the Waterdog Tavern and enjoyed a good selection of beverages and appetizers, and reconnected with new and old friends.It …
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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Good times on the Yolanda TrailOn April 16, a sturdy group of young Scandinavians went on an outback hike, hosted by Jesper Lundbaek, in Marin County. Although rain had been in the forecast, the sun shone through the clouds right as the hike started.The hike took us up through woodland forests, streams, open vistas and …
The sold-out day trip together with the Vasa Order and Sons of Norway was a success! A big Thank You! to our YSC member, and former president, Peter Nordström, for organizing yet another fun day in the Wine Country. The first one since before the pandemic! And a big shoutout to Jim Melin and Stein …
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 …
