Upcoming events

  • January 15, 2026 SkandiKaffe

    • 15 Jan 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Tee Jaye's at 4560 High St., Columbus, OH 43214
    • 10 registrants
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    January's SkandiKaffe will be held on Thursday, January 15, 10 AM, at the Tee Jaye's at 4560 High St., Columbus, OH 43214. We’d love to share coffee & brunch with you!  

    Will you be joining us? Hope to see you there on Thursday, January 15! 

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

    Directions: Tee Jaye's is a little north of Henderson Rd. on the east side of High St. (Look for bright yellow trim.)


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  • Scandinavian Hockey Night is Sat. Jan 24!

    • 24 Jan 2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • Nationwide Arena, Columbus
    • 7 registrants
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    Join us for the Scandinavian Night  Hockey !

    WA Event URL: https://scandiclub.com/event-5941939

    Blue Jackets - Tampa Bay,  Sat. Jan 24

    Nationwide Arena, Columbus

    Welcome  to Jacket's  Scandinavian Heritage  Night !

    Game start at 19:00; join us for special pre-game events at 17:15

    We will get first class treatment as a Scandinavian culture association. There will be reduced price tickets, a private get-together  before the game, and meeting players after.  And a photo with us  at the famous Goal Cannon !

    It is a Premium game: 1) Saturday night, 2) Tampa is  tough opponent -beat them! 3) Scandi folks screaming so the ice cracks!

    In the Jackets new roster, we are happy to welcome  star Isac Lundeström #21  from Gällivare, far up  in Sweden.  This is about 60 miles north of the polar circle. He started high level hockey at age 16,  came over to the US in 2018, and helped Sweden  beating Canada 2024.  His contract is  $ 2.6 million for 2 yrs.

      

    Note how Isac is really happy. He  just scored an earthquake !

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    To learn more, and tickets:   http://bluejackets.com/scandi

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    PROGRAM

    .Plan to be at the entrance around 5:15 PM for our pre-game activities

    . The game starts at 7 PM and usually takes 2 - 2 1/2 hours. 

    Post game activities includes meeting Jackets players soon after game over. 

    Details will be announced to registrants. 



    Click this link for viewing details, or to buy our rebated tickets.

     http://bluejackets.com/scandi

    Note that the best seats get booked early. Pick your choice of seat! Some of us are in section 218 but pick what YOU want. We all will meet before and after the game, anyhow!                            

    Please  send a note to Åke , so I can see how many are coming. 

    Questions or comments are welcome.

    Åke Hellström, ScandiClub                        Jared Horan, CBJ

    akehellstr@gmail.com                                jhoran@bluejackets.com

    614 495 7312                                                    614 246-3280 

    Vi ses, hejdå - Åke

     http://bluejackets.com/scandi


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  • WBB International Day at the Schott

    • 15 Feb 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Schottenstein Arena
    • 3 registrants
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    Meet and Greet with Elsa Lemmila  - OSU Women's Basketball at the Schottenstein Arena



    Join the Scandinavian Club again this year as we cheer on Finnish native Elsa Lemmila!  She returns to Ohio State for her sophomore year as the 6'6" center for the women's basketball team.   

    We will cheer her on Sunday, February 15 as the Buckeyes once again take on the Maryland Terrapins.    The game will be the wear pink game in honor of women's health month. 


    Schedule:

    1 p.m.    Doors open, arrival, and picture at center court
    2 p.m.   Tipoff
    4 p.m. / after the game - meet and greet with Elsa! 

    Tickets cost $18 and an event link for seating will be sent out in early January.  REGISTRATION LIMITED!  Only 30 seats available.  Sign up early! 

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  • February 19, 2026 SkandiKaffe

    • 19 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Chef-O-Nette at 2090 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
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    February's SkandiKaffe will be held on Thursday, February 19, 10 AM, at the Chef-O-Nette at 2090 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221. We’d love to share coffee & brunch with you!  

    Will you be joining us? Hope to see you there on Thursday, February 19! 

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

    Directions: Chef-O-Nette is on the west side of Tremont Road, at the east end of the shopping center (Tremont Center). It is almost directly across from (west of) the Upper Arlington Library, municipal pool, and elementary school. 


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  • Fastelavn, Club Birthday, and Scandinavian Happiness

    • 28 Feb 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
    • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
    • 5 registrants
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    Celebrate Fastelavn with Us!

    Join us for a festive Danish tradition filled with fun, food, and family! Fastelavn is Denmark’s beloved pre-Lenten holiday, where children and adults alike dress up in costumes, enjoy delicious pastries, and take part in the exciting "slå katten af tønden" (hit the cat out of the barrel) game.

    We'll also celebrate our Club's birthday with cake and other "yums! Plus, we'll learn about what Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) students learned about Scandinavian happiness and wellness during a recent visit to Denmark and Sweden.

    The event will take place from 2-4:45 pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (2001 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212).

    There is no entrance cost, but donations will be collected. 


    What to expect: 

      • Meet with friends and play kids' games. 

      • Masquerade in dress-up costumes (not mandatory). 

      • Enjoy some delicious snacks. (We encourage you to make and bring some!) 

      • Smash the Fastelavn barrel! 


      • Experience and learn about Scandinavian happiness and wellness!!

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