BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Norwegian Society Washington DC - ECPv6.0.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nosodc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Norwegian Society Washington DC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20240128T204954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240128T212221Z UID:10000153-1708621200-1708626600@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norsk Networking Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1st Norsk Networking Happy Hour of 2024! \n \nOn February 22nd from 5-6:30\, we will be gathering at Chima Steakhouse in Tysons Corner. Chima is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse that specializes in chicken\, lamb\, pork\, and fish served in their traditional Rodizio style. \nWe will be meeting in their bar area where they have a special selection of appetizers\, snacks\, and desserts. Enjoy a refreshing Caipirinha (the national cocktail of Brazil from São Paulo) or a glass of wine and share the evening with us. \nOur last event was our Juletrefest in December\, so we look forward to catching up with you after the New Year! \nSurface parking can be found around their building or in their garage\, and they also offer a valet service. \nPlease register below so we know how many to expect: \nFirst and last Name *Number of guestsEmail Address *Register URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/hhfeb2024/ LOCATION:Chima Steakhouse\, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive\, Tysons Corner\, VA\, 22182\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.914558;-77.220886 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chima Steakhouse 8010 Towers Crescent Drive Tysons Corner VA 22182 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8010 Towers Crescent Drive:geo:-77.220886,38.914558 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20230624T191801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T145430Z UID:10000142-1676566800-1676572200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:NORSK NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR DESCRIPTION:NORSK NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR \nWhen: August 17th from 5 to 6:30 PM \nWhere: Courthaus Social\n2300 Clarendon Blvd.\nArlington\, VA 22201\nhttps://www.courthaussocial.com/\nPlease RSVP below by August 12 \n August is just right around the corner and before you know it\, summer will be over! In August\, vacation\, and time off of work are slowing down\, so join us on August 17th from 5-6:30 pm for our next Norsk Networking Happy Hour! This time\, we will be meeting at Courthaus Social in Arlington. They are a Bavarian-inspired eatery specializing in pretzels\, sausages\, and cinnamon rolls made in-house and have an amazing selection of beer and happy hour specials. The schnitzel is a great choice if you want a hearty meal. There is plenty of outdoor seating and room to move inside if the weather is not on our side. Courthaus Social is conveniently located next to the Courthouse Metro Station and Courthouse Plaza off Clarendon Boulevard and 1 mile from Ballston and Rosslyn. We recommend taking the metro\, but there is also meter parking available and free parking on the residential side streets. \nGuests are welcome\, but RSVP with your headcount in advance. \nBeat the heat with us and socialize with the best of the Norwegian community in Washington DC!\n\nFull NameNumber of guestsEmail *Register URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/happyhour0823-2/ LOCATION:CourtHaus Social\, 2300 Clarendon Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.8899514;-77.0869432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CourtHaus Social 2300 Clarendon Blvd Arlington VA 22201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2300 Clarendon Blvd:geo:-77.0869432,38.8899514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20230203T224001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T224527Z UID:10000131-1676566800-1676572200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:NORSK NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR DESCRIPTION:NORSK NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR \nFebruary 16\, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM \nAddress: Agora Tysons \n7911 Westpark Drive \nTysons\, VA 22102 \nhttps://www.agorarestaurants.net/tysons/ \n  \n                                                                                    \nThe New Year is in full swing\, and we want to see you all again! We will be meeting at Agora in Tysons Corner on Thursday\, February 16th from 5-6:30. Agora is a new Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Tysons Corner. Inspired by his southern Turkish roots\, the chef at Agora Tysons specializes in traditional Turkish cooking also with influences from Greece and Lebanon. They have an extensive list of house-made cocktails\, food\, and drinks\, all with flavors from Turkey. \nNorway and Turkey have had a peaceful diplomatic relationship since 1926 and\, both being members of NATO\, have very similar views on a number of international and regional issues. King Harald V’s visit to Turkey in November 2013 was the first Presidential level visit between the two countries. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nRSVP below by February 15 URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/hh-feb2023/ LOCATION:Agora\, 7911 Westpark Drive\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102 CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.9243796;-77.2189596 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Agora 7911 Westpark Drive Tysons VA 22102;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7911 Westpark Drive:geo:-77.2189596,38.9243796 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220625T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20220530T184355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T185142Z UID:10000113-1656176400-1656176400@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Annual Sankthans Picnic DESCRIPTION:Norwegian Society Annual Sankthans Picnic\nCome Celebrate Sankthans/Midsummer Eve at the Staalesen Farm in Frederick\, MD on Saturday\, June 25 from 5 PM to dusk \nThere is no cost involved\, but please RSVP below with the number of people in your party. The address will be sent to you after you sign up. \nLast year\, everybody brought their own picnic\, so we will ask you to do the same this year. Norwegian Society will provide water\, coffee\, and a delectable Norwegian marsipanbløtekake for dessert\, but please bring your own main dish and/or sandwiches as well as any other beverages you wish to consume. \nSome seating will be available\, but it would be great if you could bring your own chairs/picnic blanket. \nMany of you have been to the Staalesen Farm before and know they have plenty of outdoor space for everyone\, including room for children’s games. There is also a large open building where people may go in if the weather should be unstable. The traditional bonfire will be lit at dusk. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/sankthans2022/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20220403T190556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220403T193634Z UID:10000109-1650542400-1650549600@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norway in the 21st Century Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Dr. Pål Brekke \nNorway in the 21st Century Luncheon\nwith Norwegian Solar Physicist Pål Brekke April 21 at 12 PM \nSeasons 52 Fresh Grill at Tysons Corner Center\, McLean\, VA \nRSVP below by April 17 (limited spots) \nPrice: $34 for members\, $39 for non-members/guests \nThe Beautiful Northern Lights and the Dangerous Space Weather\nWhat is more beautiful on a cold winter’s night than catching a glimpse of the northern lights or “aurora borealis” dancing across the sky? This stunning phenomenon is deeply embedded in the mythology of many cultures. A little more than a hundred years ago\, an eccentric Norwegian scientist\, Kristian Birkeland\, realized that the sun bombards the Earth with particles creating the aurora. Today we observe the sun from satellites and can predict the Northern lights. However\, solar storms can also create havoc on our ever-increasing technology-based society. Just recently\, a solar storm knocked down 40 of the SpaceX’ Starling satellites. \nDr. Brekke will take the audience through the history of this phenomenon from ancient times to modern space-based science. He will also show pictures from his recent visit to Svalbard where the world largest optical aurora observatory is located and where NASA launches rockets into the daytime aurora. \nThe lecture will include clips from the award-winning documentary «The Northern Lights – a Magic Experience» as well as new stunning real time video of the Northern Lights. The best places to experience the aurora will be revealed. \nSeasons 52 is conveniently located in Tysons Corner Mall on the lower level. There is ample parking\, and the location is accessible by metro (Silver Line). Here is a link to their website where you will find the address and directions: https://www.seasons52.com/locations/va/mclean/mclean-tysons-corner/4515 \nIncluded in the price is one out of three entrees\, Mini Indulgence Desserts\, Coffee\, Tea (iced)\, and soft drinks. Please pick one the options when you RSVP.\n \n \n \n REGISTER \n \n \n \nDeadline: Register by Sunday\, April 17\, 2022 URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/luncheon-april2022/ LOCATION:Seasons 52\, 7863L Tysons Corner Center\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.9175207;-77.2190786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seasons 52 7863L Tysons Corner Center McLean VA 22102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7863L Tysons Corner Center:geo:-77.2190786,38.9175207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20211004T011707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T012958Z UID:10000102-1635958800-1635962400@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Norsk Networking Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Virtual Norsk Networking Happy Hour\, Wednesday\, November 3\, 2021 at 5 PM\n\nJoin us for the third Virtual Norsk Networking Happy Hour of 2021 on November 3! The Happy Hour will start at 5pm and last roughly an hour. \nThis is a very casual meeting and a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends. We all need a chance to relax and unwind\, so feel free to bring your beverage of choice. If you have not had a chance to join us yet\, we look forward to having you. Everybody welcome! \nPlease register below and we will send you the Zoom meeting details by email a day or two before the event. We look forward to seeing you all! URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/vhappynovember2021/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211017T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20211004T005958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T010803Z UID:10000101-1634482800-1634490000@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:ANNUAL MEETING DESCRIPTION:WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 17 at 3 PM! \nOur Annual Meeting will take place on Zoom this year to make it easier for most of our members to attend. We will start at 3 PM. Zoom details and a link to the Annual Report will be sent to you a week in advance. No need to sign up – but we do hope you will show up! \nAfter the business meeting\, there will be a chance to chat and catch up. Please note that only members in good standing may vote. If you haven’t paid the dues for 2021\, please do so now. \nYou may pay online by credit card: https://www.nosodc.org/about-us/membership/ URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/annual2021/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210603T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210603T133000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20210504T031838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T033230Z UID:10000093-1622721600-1622727000@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Virtual Norway in the 21st Century Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Virtual Norway in the 21st Century Luncheon\nThursday\, June 3\, 2021  at noon/1200\nwith Norwegian Solar Physicist Dr. Pål Brekke \nWe have the great pleasure of having renowned Solar Physicist\nPål Brekke join us from Norway on June 3 to give a talk entitled:\nNorway – a Small but Significant Space Nation (on top of the world).\nThere will be a short Q&A after his presentation. \nPlease RSVP using the form below to secure your spot! \n\nHere is short abstract of the talk that Dr. Brekke sent to us: \nNorway is leading the way in many space activities. We have long traditions in Aurora research since the innovative inventor and scientist Kristian Birkeland was the first to explain the phenomena in 1897. It was charged particles from the sun that sparked the northern lights. His legacy\, as the world’s first space scientist\, triggered an increased interest for solar physics – and today Norway has one of the best and biggest solar research groups in the world. \nDeveloping sophisticated space instrumentation is another field where Norway paves the way. We were one of the first countries to launch a ship detection system into space tracking over 40.000 ships every day. The system has been installed on the International space station and is flying on several satellites – and it has saved lives as well as discovered illegal fishing and smuggling.  One of the seven instruments on the NASA rover Perseverance is the Norwegian ground penetrating radar RIMFAX which can look several meters below the Martian surface. We have the world’s largest satellite stations located at Svalbard – which is also one of NASA and NOAAs most important ground stations to feed scientific and weather data to USA. \nAbout Dr. Brekke: \nDr. Brekke is a solar physicist\, expert on the northern lights and an international recognized lecturer. He currently he works as Lead Space Science at the Norwegian Space Agency. Previously he worked for six years at NASA Goddard Space Flights Center as the Deputy Project Scientist for the legendary sun-observing satellite SOHO. He received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1994\, ESA’s Exceptional Achievement Award in 2002\, and Laurels for Team Achievements from the International Academy of Astronautics in 2003. He is a Norwegian delegate to several European Space Agency Program Boards and also a Prof. II at the University Center at Svalbard (UNIS). Dr. Brekke is also the author of several international popular science books about the Sun and the Northern Lights translated into seven languages. He has recently produced the award-winning documentary «The Northern Lights – a Magic Experience. He is also a member of the exclusive Explorers Club in New York. URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/luncheon-june2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210509T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20210504T025942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T030618Z UID:10000092-1620572400-1620576000@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Zoom Devotion/Andakt DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL ANDAKT/DEVOTION AND KIRKEKAFFE on May 9 at 3 PM\nYou are all welcome to join us for a virtual devotion on Sunday\, MAY 9\, 2021 at 3 PM. After the devotion\, there will be time to chat. Bring your own coffee and cake for the social. \nPlease register below and you will receive the zoom details and the program/hymns a day in advance. \nVelkommen til andakt! URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/zoom-devotion-andakt/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190517T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20190403T060743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T212242Z UID:10000053-1558112400-1558119600@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:17th of May Picnic in the Park 2019 DESCRIPTION:Please join us celebrating Norway’s Constitution day with our annual 17. Mai Family Picnic in Carderock Park\, MD from 5-7 PM. \nThis event is free\, but please sign up for your free tickets through his link: Register \nWe look forward to celebrating Syttende Mai with you\, your family\, and your friends! \nMusic – Parade – Free Food and Drinks – Children’s Games URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/17th-of-may-picnic-in-the-park-2019/ LOCATION:Carderock Park on the Potomac River\, Carderock Recreation Area\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo,NoSoKirken ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nosodc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/17-mai-picnic-2018.jpg GEO:39.040746;-77.2290193 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carderock Park on the Potomac River Carderock Recreation Area Potomac MD 20854 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Carderock Recreation Area:geo:-77.2290193,39.040746 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T164500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20190403T010102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T205601Z UID:10000052-1556210700-1556218800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norsk Networking Happy Hour DESCRIPTION: \n\n \n\nGreat food on the Happy Hour menu at La Sandia. Photo from La Sandia’s web site. \nDid you miss the Norwegian Society’s 1st ever Norsk Networking Happy Hour? Don’t worry – here is round 2! In February\, we had an amazing time at TenPenh. Now join us at La Sandia in the Tysons Corner Mall on April 25th from 4:45-7 PM. \nChef Richard Sandoval\, internationally recognized as the Father of Modern Mexican Cuisine\, elevates Mexican cooking to new heights at La Sandia. Inspired by his culinary mantra of ‘old ways\, new hands\,’ Chef Sandoval reinterprets traditional dishes with contemporary techniques and skillful presentation. \n Guests will rediscover classics\, such as taqueria-style tacos made with soft\, corn tortillas and flavorful fillings such as chicken tinga and adobo marinated pork. Sophisticated dishes such as the Carne Asada and Salmon Adobado will expand visitors’ perception of Mexican cuisine. \nWith over 250 varieties\, La Sandia’s Tequila Bar showcases the diversity of agave-based spirits House infused Tequilas and Tequila flights are different ways to explore the collection. A menu of  handcrafted\, Latin cocktails includes Tropical Fruit Margaritas\, Mojitos and Sangria. Guests will also enjoy La Sandia’s menu of Mexican beers and list of Latin wines.  \nYou will find an event on Facebook for this event where you may sign up. Feel free to share our event and bring your friends.\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/591904067991656/ URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norsk-networking-happy-hour-0419/ LOCATION:La Sandia\, 7852L Tysons Corner Center\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo,NoSoKirken ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nosodc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/lasandia2.jpg GEO:38.9177764;-77.2183756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Sandia 7852L Tysons Corner Center McLean VA 22102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7852L Tysons Corner Center:geo:-77.2183756,38.9177764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181228T215004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T021358Z UID:10000051-1553965200-1553974200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Society Movie Night March 30\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a relaxing evening at The Harrison (where we had our Juletrefest/Christmas Party last year) and watch the Norwegian movie Kongens Nei/The King’s Choice with us on Saturday\, March 30. \nWe will meet and mingle at 5 PM and start the private viewing at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served: popcorn\, beer/wine\, soda\, and water. We ask that you pay in advance to offset our costs. Member price: $7\, Guest/non-member: $12. \nPlease note that this event is first come\, first serve – we have limited spots available. \nTime: 5 – 7:30 PM\nPlace: The Harrison in Reston\nAddress: 1800 Jonathan Way\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nParking: When you pull into the complex\, drive around the semi-circle to the front door. Someone from the Society will be at the door to greet you and present you with a parking pass. You will then exit the way you came and drive across Temporary Road to: 1801 Old Reston Avenue\, Reston\, VA 20190. The parking lot there is for guest parking. \n  \nAbout the movie:\nThe King’s Choice/Kongens nei is a 2016 biographical war film directed by Erik Poppe. It is a co-production between Norway and Ireland and was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. In December 2016\, it made the shortlist of nine films to be considered for a nomination. It has received great reviews both in Norway and abroad. \n  \n \n \n \n \nGet your tickets! URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/movienight0319/ LOCATION:The Harrison\, 1800 Jonathan Way\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:38.960865;-77.353236 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Harrison 1800 Jonathan Way Reston VA 20190 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Jonathan Way:geo:-77.353236,38.960865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190310T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20171122T195912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190303T234732Z UID:10000034-1552230000-1552240800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Church Service DESCRIPTION:Vi ønsker velkommen til norsk gudstjeneste søndag 10. mars kl. 1500! \n \nDet blir søndagsskole og konfirmantene blir med. Prest i gudstjenesten er sjømannsprest i New York Øyvind Kvarstein som gleder seg til å treffe menigheten i DC-området igjen. \n«Våren melder sin ankomst også i kirken! Vi går inn i fastetiden som tar oss fram til påsken som kommer sent i år. Tekstene denne søndagen minner oss på at «hvetekornet» må ned i jorden for at nytt aks og nye korn skal vokse fram. For hvetekornet finnes ingen snarvei. Kanskje heller ikke for oss?» \n  \n \nThere will be Norwegian food items for sale at kirkekaffe. We will also celebrate Fastelavn with Norwegian style buns/boller – feel free to bring your own for kirkekaffe (or something else)! Here’s a link to great recipe for Verdens best boller/The World’s Best Buns: \nhttps://www.detsoteliv.no/oppskrift/verdens-beste-boller \n  \n  \n  \nThe Norwegian Church Service in Washington\, D.C. welcomes you to worship at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, where Services in Norwegian are held and Sunday School in Norwegian is also offered for the children. The services may include baptism\, confirmation\, and other functions of the ministry. After services\, we sponsor an enjoyable coffee and fellowship hour. Our work is made possible through the mutually supportive work of the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New York and the Congregation in the metropolitan Washington\, D.C. area. \nFor more information\, please contact: \nLasse Syversen\, Church Committee Washington\, D.C.\nPhone: +1 301 641 7908\nEmail: lasse@flagship.com \nAleksander Marthinussen\, Leader of the Sunday school\nEmail: alekma@online.no URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/church-service-2019-03-10/ LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, 7730 Bradley Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:39.0117813;-77.1586276 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7730 Bradley Blvd Bethesda MD 20817 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7730 Bradley Blvd:geo:-77.1586276,39.0117813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190111T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190111T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181222T183429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T233140Z UID:10000050-1547208000-1547215200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norway in the 21st Century Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Please join Norwegian Society of Washington\, D.C. for lunch on Friday\, January 11\, 2019 Noon-2 pm \nSeasons 52 Fresh Grill at Tysons Corner Center\nLower level\, near Barnes & Noble. Free parking or valet.\nMetro accessible by Silver Line Tysons Corner\n7863L Tysons Corner Center\, Mc Lean\, VA 22102\, Ph. (703) 288-3852 \n  \nMs. Pamela Banks – “Mission to Rjukan and the Race for the Atomic Bomb” \n  \n We will gather at our new venue Seasons 52 at Tysons Corner in McLean at 12:00/noon. Lunch will be served shortly after our arrival followed by a short introduction by 21st Century Luncheon Director Sigurd Neubauer and Ms. Banks’ talk. Parking is free\, but there is also a valet service available on the lower level. If you come by metro\, take the Silver Line towards Wiehle/Reston to the Tysons Corner station. \nPamela Banks’ family members served in the United States Army during World War II and their lives were profoundly impacted by the race to build an atomic bomb. One life was lost and another life was saved by President Roosevelt’s decision to develop experimental nuclear weapons and by President Truman’s decision to deploy them on Japan ending the war in the Pacific. The full story of their military service was discovered in 2010 when Pamela began clearing out the attic of her family home to move to Leesburg\, Virginia. She opened a wooden box containing pictures\, letters\, and documents that had been hidden for more than five decades and eventually learned why her uncle’s remains rest in Norway. \nPrior to moving to Virginia\, Pamela lived in both New York and New Jersey. She is currently a volunteer at the George C. Marshall International Center in Leesburg.  Following an extensive corporate career in human resources and organizational change\, she became a career transitions coach and an independent consultant. Pamela graduated from Columbia University with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology and was trained as a business negotiations coach at the Program on Negotiation at the Harvard Law School.\n \n \n \n REGISTER \n \n \n \nDeadline: Register by end of business Tuesday\, January 8\, 2019 URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/luncheon-jan2019/ LOCATION:Seasons 52\, 7863L Tysons Corner Center\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.9175207;-77.2190786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seasons 52 7863L Tysons Corner Center McLean VA 22102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7863L Tysons Corner Center:geo:-77.2190786,38.9175207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181225 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181103T213050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T213050Z UID:10000049-1545609600-1545695999@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Nordic Christmas Celebration DESCRIPTION: \n\n  URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/nordic-christmas-celebration/ LOCATION:Augustana Lutheran Church\, 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009 CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:38.9184789;-77.0355217 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Augustana Lutheran Church 2100 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington DC 20009;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2100 New Hampshire Ave NW:geo:-77.0355217,38.9184789 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181202T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20170622T233958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T013416Z UID:10000023-1543766400-1543773600@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Society Juletrefest/Christmas Party 2018 DESCRIPTION: \nPlease join us for our annual Norwegian Society Juletrefest on Sunday\, December 2 from 4 to 6 PM. All ages are welcome!\n\nLocation: The Harrison (new this year!) \nAddress: 1800 Jonathan Way\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nParking: When you pull into the complex\, drive around the semi-circle to the front door. Drop off passengers and any items you wish to leave. Someone from the Society will be at the door to greet you and present you with a parking pass. You will then exit the way you came and drive across Temporary Road to 1801 Old Reston Avenue\, Reston\, VA 20190. The parking lot there is for guest parking.\n\n \n \n \n BRING A DISH TO SHARE \n \n \n This event cost is $10 per person\, but there is no fee for children under 12. Please bring a contribution to our julebord/Christmas buffet. Bring either a main dish or dessert. Norwegian homemade food is of course most welcome\, but other Christmas fare or one of your favorite dishes will of course be welcome as well. Please RSVP and prepay using the form below.\nEvery year we get a visitor from the far North who brings treats for the children. This year is no exception. \nIn addition to our sumptuous buffet\, Norwegian Society will also serve gløgg\, soda\, water\, coffee\, tea\, and a Christmas ham. There will be a nicely decorated tree where we will all gather to sing traditional carols in Norwegian and English. There will be Norwegian music to accompany our caroling\, and you will be able to visit with friends\, old and new. The winners of the annual Christmas raffle will be announced right before you leave. \nA big thank you goes out to our Membership Director\, Zach Jenkins\, for hosting us! \n \n \n \n \nWe look forward to seeing you on December 2 and wish you all GOD JUL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/nosojuletrefest2018/ LOCATION:The Harrison\, 1800 Jonathan Way\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.960865;-77.353236 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Harrison 1800 Jonathan Way Reston VA 20190 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Jonathan Way:geo:-77.353236,38.960865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181116T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181023T055508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T060611Z UID:10000046-1542367800-1542367800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:NORDIC IMPRESSIONS - Private Tour DESCRIPTION:  \nNils Dardel The Dying Dandy (1918) Oil on canvas\, 55 1/8 x 70 7/8 in.\, Moderna Museet\, Stockholm \nNORDIC IMPRESSIONS features Art from Åland\, Denmark\, the Faroe Islands\, Finland\, Greenland\, Iceland\, Norway\, and Sweden\, from 1821–2018. \nNorwegian Society members have been invited to a private tour of the exhibition on Friday\, November 16 at 11:30 AM. There are limited spots\, so please contact us soon to secure yours. Send an email to nosodc@gmail.com with your name and number of people in your party – first come\, first serve! \nSome of us may go for lunch after the tour\, and you are welcome to join us. A confirmation email will reach you as soon as you have signed up and additional details will be sent to you.\nNordic Impressions is a major survey of Nordic art spanning nearly 200 years and presenting 53 artists from Denmark\, Iceland\, Finland\, Norway\, and Sweden\, as well as the self-governing islands of Åland\,Faroe\, and Greenland. \nThe exhibition celebrates the incredible artistic diversity of Nordic art\, from idealized paintings of the distinctive Nordic light and untouched landscape to melancholic portraits in quiet interiors and mesmerizing video works that explore the human condition. While the question of what constitutes a distinctively Nordic art has been a constant debate\, the art in the exhibition retains a certain mystique and focus on themes that have held a special place in Nordic culture for centuries: light and darkness\, inner life and exterior space\, the coalescence of nature and folklore\, and women’s rights and social liberalism.\n  URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/nordic-impressions-private-tour/ LOCATION:Phillips Collection\, 1600 21st Street NW\, Washington DC\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.911759;-77.0469117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Phillips Collection 1600 21st Street NW Washington DC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1600 21st Street NW:geo:-77.0469117,38.911759 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181110T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181023T043437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T044831Z UID:10000045-1541844000-1541869200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Christmas Fair/Norsk julemarked DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join the Norwegian Church in DC for their annual Christmas Fair on November 9 and 10! \nGet a Norwegian taste of Christmas with authentic Norwegian food\, home baked goods\, and loads of gift items for sale. \n God jul in November!\n\n  URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-christmas-fair-norsk-julemarked/2018-11-10/ LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, 7730 Bradley Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:39.0117813;-77.1586276 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7730 Bradley Blvd Bethesda MD 20817 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7730 Bradley Blvd:geo:-77.1586276,39.0117813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181109T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181023T043437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T044831Z UID:10000044-1541768400-1541786400@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Christmas Fair/Norsk julemarked DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join the Norwegian Church in DC for their annual Christmas Fair on November 9 and 10! \nGet a Norwegian taste of Christmas with authentic Norwegian food\, home baked goods\, and loads of gift items for sale. \n God jul in November!\n\n  URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-christmas-fair-norsk-julemarked/2018-11-09/ LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, 7730 Bradley Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:39.0117813;-77.1586276 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7730 Bradley Blvd Bethesda MD 20817 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7730 Bradley Blvd:geo:-77.1586276,39.0117813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181028T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181028T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20181023T060717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T061126Z UID:10000047-1540742400-1540749600@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Society Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: \nThe next Norwegian Society Board of Directors Meeting will be on October 28\n\n  URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-society-board-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181013T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20180927T051358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T052742Z UID:10000043-1539435600-1539442800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Dr. Arve Michelsen DESCRIPTION:Former Chairman of the Norwegian Church in Washington\, DC and long-time Norwegian Society member Dr. Arve Michelsen passed away on September 10. Please join us for the memorial service in Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Bethesda\, MD on Saturday\, October 13 at 1 PM.\n \nArve Michelsen\, a kind\, loving gentleman\, 94\, died 9/10/18. Born in Hamar\, Norway\, he served as an officer in the Royal Norwegian Navy (WWII) and Air Force. A Sigma Chi\, he earned degrees from Arizona and Stanford U. with a Johns Hopkins U. Ph.D in Bio-Medical Engineering. He worked as a Principal Staff Engineer at JHU/APL for 36 years. He was active in the Norwegian Church in Wash D.C. and Norwegian associations. \n He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years\, Frances\, daughter Anne Marie\, granddaughters Sonja\, Anna\, daughters-in-law Miriam\, Sandy\, with family in Norway and the U.S.\n  URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/memorial-service-for-dr-arve-michelsen/ LOCATION:Emmanuel Lutheran Church\, 7730 Bradley Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:39.0117813;-77.1586276 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emmanuel Lutheran Church 7730 Bradley Blvd Bethesda MD 20817 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7730 Bradley Blvd:geo:-77.1586276,39.0117813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180520T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20171122T200019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180414T021551Z UID:10000038-1526821200-1526828400@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:17th of May Celebration in Carderock Park\, MD DESCRIPTION:Syttende Mai Picnic in Carderock Park \nSunday\, May 20th\, 2018\nCarderock Park on the Potomac  \nSyttende Mai Picnic in Carderock Park – 1 pm to 3 pm \nCarderock Recreation Area Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath\nPotomac\, Maryland 20854\nPrice: No cost\, but please sign up to get your free tickets! \n Please join us in celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day/Syttende mai with a family-friendly picnic on May 20th! \nThis year’s speaker is Minister Counselor of Economic Affairs Mr. Leif Trana from the Royal Norwegian Embassy. As always\, there will be music by the Rockville Brass Band\, a parade on the grounds\, free hot dogs\, soda\, and ice-cream\, and games for the children. \nTo get your free tickets\, please sign up through this link: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/17-mai-family-picnic-tickets-43040540415 \nHosted by The Royal Norwegian Embassy\, Norwegian Church Service in Washington DC\, Lakselaget DC\, Norwegian Society of Washington DC\, Norwegian Ladies Club\, Sons of Norway\, Washington Lodge\, and Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Mid-Atlantic Chapter. \nDirections: From Beltway (I-495) take exit 41 W to Clara Barton Parkway. Right exit before overpass for Carderock Park; left on overpass onto short winding road under the canal. Inside park entrance\, parking on left or right. Park only in designated parking areas (you will be ticketed if you park on the grass) URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/17th-of-may-celebration-in-carderock-park-md/ LOCATION:Carderock Park on the Potomac River\, Carderock Recreation Area\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:39.040746;-77.2290193 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carderock Park on the Potomac River Carderock Recreation Area Potomac MD 20854 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Carderock Recreation Area:geo:-77.2290193,39.040746 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180517T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180517T223000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20180318T040420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T050628Z UID:10000001-1526581800-1526596200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:17th of May Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Mid-Atlantic Chapter together with The Royal Norwegian Embassy\, The Norwegian Church Service in Washington DC\, Norwegian Ladies Club\, Lakselaget DC\, Sons of Norway\, Washington DC Lodge\, and Norwegian Society of Washington DC \nInvites you to join the celebration of the 204th anniversary of the THE NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION with a Syttende Mai Gala on May 17th\, 2018 \nPlease click on link to register: https://www.naccma.org/events/the-norwegian-constitution-syttende-mai-gala/ \nEvent information: \nVenue: Capitol View at 400 \nDate and Time: May 17\, 2018 6.30pm-10.30pm \nCocktail Reception & open bar starting at 6.30pm followed by 3 course dinner\, and entertainment at 7:30pm \nAttire: National Dress\, Black Tie Optional\, Business Attire \nAddress: 444 North Capitol St NW\, Washington\, DC 20001\, \nParking in building (flat rate USD 12) \nWe are honored to confirm the participation of Parliamentary leader of the Norwegian Conservative Party Trond Helleland and Minister of Children & Equality Linda Hofstad Helleland URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/17th-of-may-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Capital View at 400\, 444 North Capitol St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.8958561;-77.0097868 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital View at 400 444 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=444 North Capitol St NW:geo:-77.0097868,38.8958561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180429T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20180318T041705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T060719Z UID:10000002-1525006800-1525014000@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Society Outing/Social Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Norwegian Society Spring Outing and Lunch at Bluemont Vineyard \nSunday\, April 29th\, 2018 \n \nPlease join Norwegian Society of Washington\, D.C. for a social outing/networking event including lunch\, wine tasting\, and a guided tour of Bluemont Vineyard \nSunday\, April 29\, 2018 at 1 pm \n Please RSVP by Sunday\, April 22\, 2018 – Spots are limited\, first come\, first serve! \nThe price is $40 for members\, $45 for non-members. Please use the online payment form below. \n  \nLocation: Bluemont Vineyard\, 18755 Foggy Bottom Road\, Bluemont\, VA 20135 \n\nDirections from Leesburg area/Route 7:\nMerge onto VA -7W/Leesburg Bypass\nStay on Rd 7 for 17 miles. Turn left on to State Rt 760 /Clayton Hall Rd\nIn .4 miles turn left onto State Rt 734 / Snickersville Turnpike. In .6 miles turn right on to Foggy Bottom Rd.\nIn .7 miles turn right into Bluemont Vineyard. Follow road to top of hill\, winery will be on your right. \nBreathe deeply and soak in the panoramic view as you embark on a tasting journey designed to elevate your palate and your spirit as you experience Virginia wine at 951 feet above sea level. \nPhoto credits: Visit Loudoun \nOur catered lunch will offer a Charcuterie Board with Italian meats and domestic cheeses with crackers\, bread\, and various accoutrements as well as Farm Style Beef Brisket Sliders. You may buy your own wine/beverage to accompany this delicious fare. \nOur hosts at Bluemont ask that we arrive 5-10 minutes early in order to start our wine-tasting in a timely manner. Since wine is involved\, we suggest that you consider carpooling to this event. Please note that this event is rain or shine and that you need to prepay through our web site to secure your spot. \nWe look forward to spending a relaxing afternoon with you in Virginia wine country! URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-society-outing-social-networking-event/ LOCATION:Bluemont Vineyard\, 18755 Foggy Bottom Road\, Bluemont\, 20135\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:39.0974027;-77.8362616 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bluemont Vineyard 18755 Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont 20135 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18755 Foggy Bottom Road:geo:-77.8362616,39.0974027 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180405T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20180306T010020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T071630Z UID:10000041-1522951200-1522958400@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:21st Century Luncheon April 2018 DESCRIPTION: \n\n \n\nSpeaker: Mr. Fredrik Græsvik (Norwegian Journalist\, TV2) \n“Remarks on President Donald J. Trumps Recent Meeting with Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg” \nPicture: TV2 \nWe will gather and mingle at Ristorante Positano in Bethesda at 6 pm. Dinner will be served around 6:30 pm followed by Mr. Græsvik’s talk and a Q&A session. This time\, the event itself is free\, but it is expected that your order and pay for your own dinner and drinks while there. \nParking is available in the county parking garage behind the restaurant with entrances on Old Georgetown Rd and Woodmont Ave.  Positano is also metro accessible. Take the Red Line to Bethesda Metro Station\, then follow Old Georgetown Rd for three blocks and make a right on Fairmont Ave at the BP Gas Station. \nOur prominent speaker will provide an overview of the Norwegian Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump at the March 10th meeting at the White House and he will also let us in on how it is to cover the Trump presidency as a Norwegian journalist. \n Mr. Græsvik is currently working for Norway’s TV2 in Washington\, DC\, where he covers the U.S. Administration\, American politics in general\, and American culture. He has worked for TV2 as a Foreign Affairs Correspondent since 1994 and he has also been the Head of Foreign News. He is a specialist on the Middle East\, Afghanistan\, and Africa\, and he served as Press and Information Officer for Norwegian military forces in South Lebanon in the early 90s. Throughout his career\, he has covered 30 war zones and has written numerous books on war zone areas and made several documentaries on international topics. \nMr. Græsvik received a BA in Political Science from Northern Illinois University in 1991. He is from Oslo\, Norway. \nFor a peek at the menu\, click on the link below\nPositano Restaurante Menu \nRegistration URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/21st-century-luncheon-0418/ LOCATION:Positano Ristorante\, 4948 Fairmont Ave\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:38.9873596;-77.0972878 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Positano Ristorante 4948 Fairmont Ave Bethesda MD 20814 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4948 Fairmont Ave:geo:-77.0972878,38.9873596 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180318T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180318T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20171229T025512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T055422Z UID:10000040-1521390600-1521397800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Society Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: \n\nPlease contact Inger Dreng for more information:nosodc@gmail.com URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-society-board-meeting/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20170622T233743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T184637Z UID:10000022-1508688000-1508695200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Dinner/Norsk middag DESCRIPTION:COME DINE WITH US/NORSK MIDDAG \n \n \n Please join Norwegian Society for an authentic Norwegian meal on October 22! \n \nNorwegian fårikål courtesy of www.farikal.no \nGive yourself a break on Sunday\, October 22\, bring your family and friends\, and we well do the cooking! \nOn the menu\, you will find homemade Norwegian fårikål (lamb and cabbage) as well as homemade kjøttkaker (Norwegian style meatballs). \nIn an opinion poll in Norway 40 years ago\, fårikål was ranked as Norway’s favorite national dish. A few years back\, another opinion poll showed that it is still deemed the National Dish of Norway. The dish even has its own day: “Fårikålens dag”. It is celebrated nationwide on the last Thursday in September. \nFor a good recipe\, we would recommend that you visit “Fårikålens venner” www.farikal.no \n \nNorske kjøttkaker courtesy of www.matprat.no \nNorske kjøttkaker has a long tradition on Norwegian dinner tables – a sure winner with all ages. It is usually served with boiled potatoes\, ertestuing (mashed peas)\, kålstuing (cabbage in white sauce)\, or surkål (Norwegian style sauerkraut). Tyttebærsyltetøy (cranberry preserves) are also a must. Kjøttkaker came in a good second in both opinion polls mentioned above. \nWe will also serve Norwegian cake and coffee for dessert\, as well as water\, juice and soda with the main dishes. \nOur special guest this evening will be Sabine Farrar of Viking Walks who will tell us about her recent trip to Norway when she walked along the pilgrim path. \nOur guest speaker Sabine Farrar will talk to us right after we have enjoyed our Norwegian meal. \nHere is some information she sent to us to share with you. \n \nSabine on Pilegrimsleden \nViking Walks presents: St. Olav Way – A walk along the historic pilgrim path in Norway \nThe St. Olav Way (Pilegrimsleden) is a network of pilgrim paths leading from many directions to the St. Olav shrine in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. In May 2010 these pilgrim paths were declared European Cultural Routes by the Council of Europe. \nIn my presentation\, I will take you on a journey along the Gudbrandsdalen path of the St. Olav Ways. The path begins in Oslo and ends about 400 miles (650 km) north at the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim. The walk along this ancient route is a unique journey through nature\, culture\, and history. For many\, it is also a spiritual experience. \n \nSabine’s group on Pilegrimsleden this summer. \nSince 2014 I have walked several pilgrimages on the St. Olav Way\, and walked the entire Gudbrandsdalen path from Oslo to Trondheim (650 km/400 miles) twice. I have also guided and co-guided groups three times on different stretches of the St. Olav Way. \nIn 2016 I founded Viking Walks\, LLC\, which offers extended guided group pilgrimages and walks along the St. Olav Ways in cooperation with my Norwegian business partner Kari from Camino Walks of Norway. This July\, we guided a 15-day group pilgrimage with 11 international participants along the scenic Gudbrandsdalen path from Dovre-Trondheim (150 mi/250km). \nPersonal Background: I was born in Germany\, where I also received my elementary\, high school\, and university education (M.Ed. for Physical Education and Geography). In 2002 my husband and I moved to the United States for professional reasons. Since 2005\, I have taught in independent schools in Washington\, D.C. and Maryland. For the past 11 years\,   I have been a Physical Education teacher and coach at Norwood School\, an independent PreK-8 School in Bethesda\, Maryland.  Since my first walk on the St. Olav Way in 2014\, I have developed a true love for Norway and a passion for walking and guiding groups on the St. Olav Ways. \nMore information: www.vikingwalks.com or contact Sabine directly at sfarrar@vikingwalks.com\n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-dinnernorsk-middag/ LOCATION:Private Location\, United States CATEGORIES:NoSo GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170924T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170924T173000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20170622T233408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T181807Z UID:10000021-1506270600-1506274200@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/board-of-directors-meeting/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170617T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20170508T180155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T170913Z UID:10000005-1497718800-1497718800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:Norwegian Society Annual Sankthans Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Sankthans Picnic/Midsummer Celebration at the Staalesen Farm in Frederick\, MD \n  \nDate: Saturday\, June 17\, 2017 \nTime: 5 pm to dusk \n\nLong-time NoSo members Bjørn and Barbara Staalesen invite us to enjoy their beautiful grounds while relaxing and socializing. They have goats\, a large garden\, and plenty of space for our picnic and children’s games. When dusk approaches the traditional bonfire will be lit.\nWhat to bring: \nA generous contribution to our potluck meal \nAny special drinks such as beer\, wine\, or soda \nChairs and/or blankets (for outdoors) \nGames for your children \n(there is plenty of room) \nWhat is furnished: \nChairs for indoors seating \nPlates\, utensils\, coffee\, iced tea\, water \nPlenty of parking\, a beautiful view\, \nand a great garden \nRSVP by June 13 to drengi@verizon.net with the number of adults and children in your party and you will receive the address and directions.\n\nI natt skal vi ikke sove.    \nI årets lyseste natt\nSanker vi sommerminner\nfør høsten griper oss fatt \n  \nUkjent forfatter\nMidsummer\, also known as  \nSt. John’s Day\, is the period of time centered upon the summer solstice\, and more specifically the Northern European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 19 and June 25 and the preceding evening.\nVi skal more oss til den lyse    morgen; for på sankthansnatten går ingen til sengs. \n  \nHenrik Ibsen URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/norwegian-society-annual-sankthans-picnic/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:NoSo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170521T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T080251 CREATED:20170508T175649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T211409Z UID:10000004-1495371600-1495378800@www.nosodc.org SUMMARY:17. mai Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:17. mai Family Picnic \nSUNDAY\, MAY 21\, 2017\n1 PM – 3PM \nGuest Speaker \nMrs. Berit Enge\nCorrespondent High North News\n \n  \nAll Welcome! Free admission!\nMusic – Parade – Free Food and Drinks – Games for Children \nCarderock Park on the Potomac River\nMontgomery County\, Maryland URL:https://www.nosodc.org/events/17-mai-family-picnic/ LOCATION:Carderock Park on the Potomac River\, Carderock Recreation Area\, Potomac\, MD\, 20854\, United States CATEGORIES:Kirken,NoSo GEO:39.040746;-77.2290193 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carderock Park on the Potomac River Carderock Recreation Area Potomac MD 20854 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Carderock Recreation Area:geo:-77.2290193,39.040746 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR