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• Orienteering: A Great, Outdoors Scandi Adventure for ALL!

  • When
    14 Jun 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Park of Roses, 3901 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214
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  Orienteering: A Great Outdoor Scandi Adventure for All
  

  Join the Scandinavian Club for a fun outdoor orienteering event on Sunday, June 14 at the Park of Roses in Whetstone Park in Columbus.

  
  

  Orienteering is a beginner-friendly outdoor activity where participants use a map to find checkpoints throughout the park. It’s part nature walk, part puzzle, and part adventure — perfect for anyone who enjoys being outside and trying something new.

  
  

  Event Details

  
  

  Location: Park of Roses in Whetstone Park, at the casting pond. Columbus, OH 43214. Turn left at the Whetstone Library onto Hollenback Rd. Continue toward the back of the park. After a curve, continue north to the parking lot for the shelter and pond.

  
  

  Time: Course check-in begins at 11 a.m and goes to 1 p.m.

  
  

  Registration: Please RSVP on the Scandi Club website so we know how many people to expect.

  
  

  What to Expect

  
  

  Look for event signage near the park entrance or registration area. Volunteers will be available to help beginners get started.

  
  

  Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared for trail conditions. Traditional paper punch cards will be available.

  
  

  Upcoming 2026 Orienteering Dates

  
  

  • August 22 — Urban Orienteering Event, location TBD
  • September 20 — Location TBD
  • October 17 — Alley Park
  • November 22 — Alum Creek State Park

  
  

  Questions?

  
  

  Contact Annie Almstedt, Intrepid Scandi-Orienteer Coordinator

  ohioalmstedt@att.net

  
  

  614-975-5949

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• June 18, 2026 SkandiKaffe

  • When
    18 Jun 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    1550 W Lane Ave. in Columbus, OH 43204
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  June's SkandiKaffe will be held on Thursday, June 18, 10 AM, at Tommy's Diner at 914 W. Broad Street in Columbus 43222. We’d love to share coffee & brunch with you!  They have good food, plus, it is a place popular with local and visiting politicians.

  
  

  Will you be joining us? Hope to see you there on Thursday, June 18! 

  
  

  NOTE: The breakfast and lunch menu at Tommy's Diner is Greek and more! 

  
  

  Please, RSVP so Ben (the event coordinator) and Karen know how many to expect and can have nametags for you.  ☕

  
  

  Directions: Tommy's Diner is on W. Broad St. across from (north of) the former Mt. Carmel Hospital, (Rt. 40), accessible  from 33, 315, and 670. There is plenty of parking. The phone number is 614-224-2422.

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• Midsommar

  • When
    27 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Alum Creek Sailing Association, 3241 Lewis Center Road Lewis Center, Ohio, 43035
  • Spaces left
    65
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Midsommar

  Celebrate the magic of midsummer with the Scandinavian Club of Columbus at our annual Midsommar Festival on the shore of Alum Creek.

  Join us for an evening of Scandinavian food, music, games, community, and tradition. We’ll decorate the maypole, enjoy a traditional herring table and buffet, browse the Scandi-Shop, and gather for Midsommar dancing and games.

  Bring your family, friends, and plenty of midsummer cheer as we celebrate age-old traditions, strengthen community ties, and welcome the summer season together.

  Event Details

  Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

  Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Location: Alum Creek Sailing Association

  3241 Lewis Center Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035

  
  

  Tickets

  • Members: $17
  • Non-members / Guests: $27
  • Students: $17
  • Children: Free — no child ticket required

  What to Bring

  Attendees are asked to bring an hors d’oeuvre, side item, or dessert to share.

  To help us create a balanced variety of dishes, we’ll be using PerfectPotluck to coordinate signups. Please use the link below to let us know what you plan to bring:

  PerfectPotluck signup:
  

  https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/SJKK6921

  The club will provide a hearty Scandinavian entrée.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule

  4:00pm: Maypole Decorating & Scandi-Shop

  5:00pm: Indulge in the Traditional Scandinavian Herring Table and Buffet

  6:00pm: Dance and Play Midsommar Games

  6:30pm: Last call for Scandi-Shop

  
  

  Midsommar

  Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of Scandinavian Midsommar at Alum Creek Sailing Association! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with cherished traditions, delectable Scandinavian cuisine, and lively entertainment. From adorning the Maypole with nature's finest to indulging in a sumptuous buffet of traditional Scandinavian delights, this celebration promises to delight all your senses. Don't forget to join in the merriment of Midsommar games and stay tuned for an exhilarating auction featuring authentic Scandinavian treasures. Let's gather together, embrace the spirit of community, and make memories to last a lifetime.

  This year, the club will be holding a silent auction during the event. The club welcomes donations of valuable Scandinavian items to be auctioned off. 

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