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SUMMARY:Spring Grove Koselig Helg
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA “helg” (weekend) of “koselig” (cozy/hygge) fun for Spring Grove locals and visitors alike!\n  \nSign up for class preferences here. Registration payment may be made via PayPal\, or by cash or check to Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\, 163 W Main St\, Spring Grove\, MN 55974. \n  \nEarly-bird $25 discount thru Feb 22nd\nRegistration fees are 50% refundable after March 7th. \nRegistration includes:\n6 fun class sessions\nLunch and dinner on Saturday\nLight refreshments on Friday evening \n  \nFriday\, March 14th\n7pm-9pm Musical social hour\nIncludes light refreshments\, a Norwegian-style sing-a-long\, and a brief musical program featuring vintage Norwegian instruments \nSaturday\, March 15th\n9am-4pm Class sessions\nSee more details and sign up for class preferences HERE. \nCoffee breaks\nIncludes light refreshments and opportunities for informal Norwegian-language conversation \nLunch\nIncluded meal\, along with opportunity for  informal Norwegian-language conversation \n5pm Giants Dinner Party\nJust prior to the premiere performance at neighboring Ye Olde Opera House’s production of Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party”. Includes fårikål\, Norway’s National Dish of locally-raised lamb and cabbage stew\, as well as a complimentary adult beverage. Included in program registration cost.\nLocal friends and family may be invited to join as well. Cost for others is $30\, or $25 for Giants members. Local friends and family may register by sending us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or calling us at 507-498-5070. \nSunday March 16th\nSee “Additional Activity Options” below for ideas! \nInfo for Locals:\nHosting\nIf you’re interested in hosting any fellow participants visiting from out-of-town\, send us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or call us at 507-498-5070 and let us know what you have available and what you’d like to charge. \nLocal history \nSeveral of our class sessions have a local history focus. We are very confident that locals will learn new things in these sessions. If you don’t learn anything new\, we’ll have Ola and Per give you an apology hug. Or if you’re too Norwegian for a hug\, then a firm apology handshake from a respectful distance. \nInfo for Visitors:\nLodging\nNote that program registration does not include lodging. See here for a listing of local lodging options or here for local AirBnB options. We may be able\, but cannot guarantee\, to pair you with a local program participant able to host. To inquire about this option\, send us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or call us at 507-498-5070. \nAdditional Activity Options\nNeil Simon’s The Dinner Party\n7pm Saturday or 3pm Sunday at Ye Olde Opera House\n$15 Adults; $10 Students\nSign up for tickets on their website. Saturday’s performance immediately follows our Giants Dinner Party next door. \nGenealogy sessions\n12pm-5pm Friday at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\nFree\nSign up for a 45-minute initial genealogy consultation to explore your Spring Grove roots. Send us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or call us at 507-498-5070 to register. \nChurch tour\n10:30am Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church\nFree\nFollowing the 9:15am service\, join for a tour of the historic Trinity Lutheran Church. Need not attend service to participate in tour. \nFriluftsliv (Norwegian outdoor lifestyle) opportunities\nNature Trails (Website)\nParks (Website) \nSauna sessions\n3-5pm Friday or 9-11am Sunday\n$20-$40 sliding scale\nThe Little Dipper Sauna Co. invites you to a community sauna session in true Norwegian friluftsliv fashion. Sign up here. \nLocal food options\nThe Phattest Breakfast pop-up restaurant (Facebook)\nFat Pat’s Barbeque (Website or Facebook)\nBlue Ribbon pop-up pizza (Facebook)\nFiesta Rosita (Facebook)\nIvy Grove Cafe (Google Maps) \nLocal beverage experiences\nRockfilter Distillery (Website or Facebook)\nFat Pat’s Brewery (Website or Facebook)\nSpring Grove Soda Pop Factory & Store (Website)\nLion’s Pub (Facebook)
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/23017/2025-03-14/
CATEGORIES:Camps,Enrichment Classes,Event Series,Intergenerational Community Activities
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SUMMARY:Spring Grove Koselig Helg
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nA “helg” (weekend) of “koselig” (cozy/hygge) fun for Spring Grove locals and visitors alike!\n  \nSign up for class preferences here. Registration payment may be made via PayPal\, or by cash or check to Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\, 163 W Main St\, Spring Grove\, MN 55974. \n  \nEarly-bird $25 discount thru Feb 22nd\nRegistration fees are 50% refundable after March 7th. \nRegistration includes:\n6 fun class sessions\nLunch and dinner on Saturday\nLight refreshments on Friday evening \n  \nFriday\, March 14th\n7pm-9pm Musical social hour\nIncludes light refreshments\, a Norwegian-style sing-a-long\, and a brief musical program featuring vintage Norwegian instruments \nSaturday\, March 15th\n9am-4pm Class sessions\nSee more details and sign up for class preferences HERE. \nCoffee breaks\nIncludes light refreshments and opportunities for informal Norwegian-language conversation \nLunch\nIncluded meal\, along with opportunity for  informal Norwegian-language conversation \n5pm Giants Dinner Party\nJust prior to the premiere performance at neighboring Ye Olde Opera House’s production of Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party”. Includes fårikål\, Norway’s National Dish of locally-raised lamb and cabbage stew\, as well as a complimentary adult beverage. Included in program registration cost.\nLocal friends and family may be invited to join as well. Cost for others is $30\, or $25 for Giants members. Local friends and family may register by sending us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or calling us at 507-498-5070. \nSunday March 16th\nSee “Additional Activity Options” below for ideas! \nInfo for Locals:\nHosting\nIf you’re interested in hosting any fellow participants visiting from out-of-town\, send us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or call us at 507-498-5070 and let us know what you have available and what you’d like to charge. \nLocal history \nSeveral of our class sessions have a local history focus. We are very confident that locals will learn new things in these sessions. If you don’t learn anything new\, we’ll have Ola and Per give you an apology hug. Or if you’re too Norwegian for a hug\, then a firm apology handshake from a respectful distance. \nInfo for Visitors:\nLodging\nNote that program registration does not include lodging. See here for a listing of local lodging options or here for local AirBnB options. We may be able\, but cannot guarantee\, to pair you with a local program participant able to host. To inquire about this option\, send us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or call us at 507-498-5070. \nAdditional Activity Options\nNeil Simon’s The Dinner Party\n7pm Saturday or 3pm Sunday at Ye Olde Opera House\n$15 Adults; $10 Students\nSign up for tickets on their website. Saturday’s performance immediately follows our Giants Dinner Party next door. \nGenealogy sessions\n12pm-5pm Friday at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center\nFree\nSign up for a 45-minute initial genealogy consultation to explore your Spring Grove roots. Send us an email at giantsheritage@gmail.com or call us at 507-498-5070 to register. \nChurch tour\n10:30am Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church\nFree\nFollowing the 9:15am service\, join for a tour of the historic Trinity Lutheran Church. Need not attend service to participate in tour. \nFriluftsliv (Norwegian outdoor lifestyle) opportunities\nNature Trails (Website)\nParks (Website) \nSauna sessions\n3-5pm Friday or 9-11am Sunday\n$20-$40 sliding scale\nThe Little Dipper Sauna Co. invites you to a community sauna session in true Norwegian friluftsliv fashion. Sign up here. \nLocal food options\nThe Phattest Breakfast pop-up restaurant (Facebook)\nFat Pat’s Barbeque (Website or Facebook)\nBlue Ribbon pop-up pizza (Facebook)\nFiesta Rosita (Facebook)\nIvy Grove Cafe (Google Maps) \nLocal beverage experiences\nRockfilter Distillery (Website or Facebook)\nFat Pat’s Brewery (Website or Facebook)\nSpring Grove Soda Pop Factory & Store (Website)\nLion’s Pub (Facebook)
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/23017/2025-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Camps,Enrichment Classes,Event Series,Intergenerational Community Activities
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SUMMARY:Talk by Terje Joranger\, director of Norwegian Emigrant Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Terje Joranger\, the director of the Norwegian Emigrant Museum in Hamar\, Norway. The Norwegian Emigrant Museum in Ottestad in Stange near Hamar is the only museum in Norway which focuses in its entirety on emigration from Norway to all parts of the world. The event is free; no RSVP is required\, just show up and learn more about Norwegian Emigration from Norway’s perspective!
URL:https://giantsoftheearth.org/event/talk-by-terje-joranger-director-of-norwegian-emigrant-museum/
CATEGORIES:Event Series,Intergenerational Community Activities,Visiting Artists
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