Our YSC ski day at Heavenly was a huge success! We had a great turnout with an energetic and fun group, making it one of the highlights of the season.Members spent the day skiing and snowboarding in groups, exploring the mountain at their own pace and soaking in those classic Heavenly views of Lake Tahoe. …
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On a sunny Sunday morning, YSC members gathered in the Mission District for a community neighborhood cleanup with Manny’s. Going in, there was some concern about navigating the area, given the presence of homeless encampments and trash-filled streets, but the experience turned out to be much better than expected. In fact, our group even got …
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Our latest YSC Happy Hour was a fantastic success! Last Friday, ten of our amazing members gathered at Triple Rock Brewery in Berkeley to enjoy some delicious bar food, refreshing brews, and great company. The lively atmosphere made for the perfect setting to unwind and connect.We were especially excited to welcome three new members who …
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Now that Clearlake is fully operational and available for year-round use, our Cabin Master, Dave Conroy, has been doing the difficult work of researching — and personally exploring — various activities around the lake. Here’s his dispatch from a recent foray. 11 AM: We loaded into the car and headed out from the Cabin. Turning right …
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Last Thursday, 35 YSC members came together for a lively happy hour at The Royal Cuckoo, hosted by Dave Conroy. With its vintage charm, warm ambiance, and expertly crafted cocktails, the bar provided the perfect setting for an evening of great conversation and good company.Members enjoyed exclusive drink specials and a taste of Nordic hospitality, …
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The Arboretum in Napa was alive with energy and excitement last Wednesday as the Swedish Food Pop-Up made its debut to a bustling crowd of eager food enthusiasts. The event was curated by the @Black_cat_cocktails team—Solveig Barnes Peete and her husband Kyle Peete—and showcased the rich and comforting flavors of Sweden, drawing in a steady …
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YSC’s first Trivia Night was a fantastic time, bringing together a great group for a night of friendly competition and Nordic-themed fun. Teams put their knowledge to the test with questions covering everything from history and geography to IKEA and sauna culture. A signature YSC cocktail and fresh buns kept everyone going as the game …
We had a full crew and a gorgeous day for our seal walk . We walked about a mile back towards the beach where we found hundreds of these large animals. Resting and nursing young pups. In the short time we were visiting we saw both a birth and a fight between two of the …
We had a good gathering of people on a Friday night at the Biergarten. Large steins of German beer with make for a very happy Happy Hour. Fresh made Pretzels and other goodies available too. We can always count on our longtime member, Stein, to get us the hook up for this event.
YSC Pumpkin Carving Fun at Hellman Hollow! Thanks to everyone who joined us for a cozy day of pumpkin carving at Golden Gate Park! Although we had a smaller turnout than in previous years, the event was full of laughter and Halloween fun. A special shoutout to Andrew, Helena, Jaime, Tess, and little Sky for making it …
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