BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Scandia Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Scandia Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Scandia\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:La2OZRlHRco@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:Holiday Event Registration for Everyone Opens LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Registration for Luciadagen and the Annie’s Jul-theme Coffee Parties begins on Saturday\, October 24th at 10 a.m. for the general publ ic. (Priority registration for Gammelgården’s Supporting and/or Life Memb ers begins a week earlier\, on Saturday\, October 17th.)  Please call the Butik (Gammelgården’s gift shop) at 651-433-5053 to make your reservatio ns for:\nLuciadagen\nSunday\, December 6th – 1:15\, 2:15\, and 3:15 progr ams\nTraditional readings and music in the Gammelkyrkan (Old Church).\n\n Hosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/La 2OZRlHRco URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/La2OZRlHRco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:MrX1bNspj-o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Barns of the St. Croix Valley with Jim Lammers LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Come explore the hidden stories and historic architecture of St. Croix Valley barns with author\, architect\, and artist Jim Lammers.\ nJoin us as local author\, architect\, artist\, and Gammelgården Museum t our guide Jim Lammers discusses his book\, Barns of the St. Croix Valley – An Architect’s Sketchbook. Jim Lammers will discuss the history of the St. Croix Valley peoples\, farming\, and barns\; explain different barn t ypes and uses\; and display his barn sketches.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/MrX1bNspj-o URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/MrX1bNspj-o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gVlv65ujPdc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 SUMMARY:Fars Dag (Father's Day) in Sweden LOCATION:MN DESCRIPTION:Fars Dag – or Father’s Day – is celebrated on the second Sund ay in November in Sweden\, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June\, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931\, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/gVlv65ujPdc URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/gVlv65ujPdc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wSKRmJGeZ8Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T113000 SUMMARY:Children's Storytime LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Children’s Storytime at Gammelgården offers a delightful mont hly early literacy program designed for young children and their families . Hosted by Suzie Simonson\, Children’s Storytime introduces little ones to the joys of reading through engaging read-alouds.\nThe storyteller wil l read a variety of stories that highlight Swedish culture and Scandinavi an heritage.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/ScandiaMN/e/wSKRmJGeZ8Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/wSKRmJGeZ8Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:v022n5J9Zok@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T120000 SUMMARY:History & Heritage Book Club LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Book Club 2026\nFrom May through December 2026\, we will be e xploring eight books related to Nordic history and heritage\; and Swedish lifestyles and traditions. There are both fiction and non-fiction books\ ; and authors from the United States and Sweden.\nJoin other book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. The History & Heritage Book Club will be held at Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Tr ail North\, Scandia\, MN 55073.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/v022n5J9Zok URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/v022n5J9Zok END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iU5lYjbX-fM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T121500 SUMMARY:NAMI Mindful Creations LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group\, is a group t hat focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being th rough education\, creative expression through art\, and the support of ot hers in a safe and confidential environment.\nEach meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a brief educational session\, a hands -on art activity\, and group discussion.\nThere is no cost for the suppor t groups. To register\, email your first and last name to sgc@namimn.org\ n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e /iU5lYjbX-fM URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/iU5lYjbX-fM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Du4AMCd1rkY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000 SUMMARY:Scandia Adventures - Featuring Holiday Sales in the Butik LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\, Gammelgården will be parti cipating in Scandia Adventures along with other local businesses. Visit a ll the businesses for great deals on a variety of products.\nThe Butik wi ll be offering 15% off the following items on November 19th:– Cookies– Cr ispy Onions– Jam– Christmas Napkins and Linens– Selected Christmas Cookbo oks\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Scandia MN/e/Du4AMCd1rkY URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/Du4AMCd1rkY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:klNA2TyGgo4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T120000 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Sun Yung Shin "What We Hunger For: Refugee and Immig rant Stories about Food and Family" LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Sun Yung Shin edited What We Hunger For\, a collection of 14 essays by refugee and immigrant writers exploring how food\, family\, and migration intersect\, and she has shared these stories in interviews and live events. On November 21st from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon\, Sun Yung Shin will do an author talk and book signing at Gammelgården Museum. She will have books available for purchase.\nHear from the author about the deep ties between eating\, ancestry\, identity\, and community.\n\nHosted by G ammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/klNA2TyGgo4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/klNA2TyGgo4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:PMPqB1rgv7o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T160000 SUMMARY:Black Friday Deals & Discounts in the Butik (Gift Shop) LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Get special deals and discounts on Black Friday at Gammelgård en Museum. The Butik (gift shop) and Jul Shop (Christmas Shop) are open f rom 10-4.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/S candiaMN/e/PMPqB1rgv7o URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/PMPqB1rgv7o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:UogOojNmuC4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T160000 SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Gammelgården Museum’s Butik (Gift Shop) will be open from 10- 4 on Small Business Saturday. Customers will receive a 20% discount on pu rchases in the Butik (excluding sale and consignment items\, memberships\ , and gift certificates).\nGammelgården members will receive an additiona l 10% discount (30% off!).\nSample some products so you can try them befo re you buy them!\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/ScandiaMN/e/UogOojNmuC4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/UogOojNmuC4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Huaeqq6ApR0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T160000 SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday/Lighting of the Candelabras LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Museums foster appreciation and knowledge of history\, art\, culture\, nature\, and science. When you purchase an item from Gammelgård en’s gift shop\, you help to sustain the museum’s service to their commun ity and the public.\nProducts found in museum stores are curated just lik e the works displayed in their respective institutions\, with many items often developed exclusively by the museum\, resulting in distinctive and unique offerings.\nBe a patron on Museum Store Sunday and all year round. \n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/ e/Huaeqq6ApR0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/Huaeqq6ApR0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dLZ-sRlgPv4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T150000 SUMMARY:Holiday Music by DeCantus LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:The second annual holiday music concert by DeCantus is from 2 -3 p.m on the second floor of the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus). Hear thi s a capella ensemble sing a variety of winter/Christmas songs\, including the Minnesota premiere of Lucia Stiger Fram (Lucia Steps Forward) writte n by Anna Cederberg-Orreteg\, a Swedish choral composer.\n\nHosted by Gam melgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/dLZ-sRlgPv4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/dLZ-sRlgPv4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a9i9KlA_f7M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T120000 SUMMARY:Annie’s Jul-themed Coffee Party LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party.  There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea.  The courses will inclu de:\n– Breads – including cardamom bread\, scones\, and a variety of spre ads.\n– Meats and cheeses – including crackers and fresh fruit.\n– Desser ts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies.\nJoin us in the upper l evel of the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus) which will be decorated for the holiday season.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/ScandiaMN/e/a9i9KlA_f7M URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/a9i9KlA_f7M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:R-kZo3YTe9M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T134500 SUMMARY:Luciadagen at Gammelgården Museum LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Luciadagen\nSunday\, December 6\, 2026 \n1:15 p.m.\, 2:15 p.m.\, and 3:15 p.m.\nOld Church (Gammelkyrkan) at Gam melgården Museum\nThe program will include a reading\, a message\, and so ngs led by a soloist from DeCantus (an a capella ensemble). Dress warmly — the church dates back to 1856 and has no heat.\nAfter the program\, enj oy the holiday exhibit in the classroom in the Welcome House (Välkommen H us) and shop the Butik\, filled with holiday items.\n\nHosted by Gammelgå rden Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/R-kZo3YTe9M URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/R-kZo3YTe9M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Xum3XO5Kxns@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T113000 SUMMARY:Children's Storytime LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Children’s Storytime at Gammelgården offers a delightful mont hly early literacy program designed for young children and their families . Hosted by Suzie Simonson\, Children’s Storytime introduces little ones to the joys of reading through engaging read-alouds.\nThe storyteller wil l read a variety of stories that highlight Swedish culture and Scandinavi an heritage.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/ScandiaMN/e/Xum3XO5Kxns URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/Xum3XO5Kxns END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0d7EmnVH51g@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T120000 SUMMARY:History & Heritage Book Club LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Book Club 2026\nFrom May through December 2026\, we will be e xploring eight books related to Nordic history and heritage\; and Swedish lifestyles and traditions. There are both fiction and non-fiction books\ ; and authors from the United States and Sweden.\nJoin other book lovers every second Friday of the month from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. The History & Heritage Book Club will be held at Gammelgården Museum at 20880 Olinda Tr ail North\, Scandia\, MN 55073.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps ://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/0d7EmnVH51g URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/0d7EmnVH51g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:I1biZpcTVQU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T120000 SUMMARY:Annie’s Jul-themed Coffee Party LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party.  There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea.  The courses will inclu de:\n– Breads – including cardamom bread\, scones\, and a variety of spre ads.\n– Meats and cheeses – including crackers and fresh fruit.\n– Desser ts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies.\nJoin us in the upper l evel of the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus) which will be decorated for the holiday season.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/ScandiaMN/e/I1biZpcTVQU URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/I1biZpcTVQU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:i3YQLpm_cpo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T121500 SUMMARY:NAMI Mindful Creations LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group\, is a group t hat focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being th rough education\, creative expression through art\, and the support of ot hers in a safe and confidential environment.\nEach meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a brief educational session\, a hands -on art activity\, and group discussion.\nThere is no cost for the suppor t groups. To register\, email your first and last name to sgc@namimn.org\ n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e /i3YQLpm_cpo URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/i3YQLpm_cpo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0DMsDpLGsv0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T041210Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T120000 SUMMARY:Annie’s Jul-themed Coffee Party LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scan dia\, MN\, 55073 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Jul-themed Annie’s Coffee Party.  There will be three courses of food along with coffee and tea.  The courses will inclu de:\n– Breads – including cardamom bread\, scones\, and a variety of spre ads.\n– Meats and cheeses – including crackers and fresh fruit.\n– Desser ts – including rice pudding and assorted cookies.\nJoin us in the upper l evel of the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus) which will be decorated for the holiday season.\n\nHosted by Gammelgården Museum\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/ScandiaMN/e/0DMsDpLGsv0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/ScandiaMN/e/0DMsDpLGsv0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR