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SUMMARY:Northern Bedrock Reroofing the Pastor's House
DESCRIPTION:Two crews from Northern Bedrock will be working on the re-roofing of the Pastor’s House. The project will be completed by the end of this work session. \nThe crew will arrive on the 1st and depart on the 9th\, with work days being the 2nd through the 8th.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/reroofing/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T130000
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SUMMARY:Art Club at Gammelgården
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend\nLooking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? \nBring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. \nAs a museum dedicated to preserving traditional heritage and craft handiwork\, celebrating creativity\, and supporting local artists and makers\,  Art Club is a natural extension of our mission. Just as our exhibits showcase the skill and artistry of generations past\, this space invites today’s community to continue creating\, sharing knowledge\, and keeping those creative traditions alive. \n Everyone is welcome to join us and create\, no matter their skill level. \n Drawing • Painting • Knitting • Crocheting • Sewing • Journaling • Writing • & More \n✔ Bring your own materials and projects\n✔ Casual conversation welcome\n✔ Coworking and body doubling encouraged\n✔ Complimentary drinks available\n✔ No registration required\n✔ Free to attend \nAges 16+ (or accompanied by an adult) \nPlease bring projects that can be transported easily and use common sense to avoid disruptions and damage. Snacks are welcome\, but please keep your hands clean and dry (this also applies to messy art supplies such as paint\, charcoal\, glue\, etc.) when interacting with exhibits\, artifacts\, and inventory. \nWhile you’re here\, don’t forget to explore our historic museum grounds\, exhibits\, and Butik gift shop!
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/art-club-at-gammelgarden-august2/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T190753Z
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SUMMARY:History & Heritage Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Book Club 2026 \nFrom May through December 2026\, we will be exploring 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. \n  \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 Trail North\, Scandia\, MN 55073. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the community who love to read and want to discover some great books! \n  \n2026 Book List (for a book description\, visit the History & Heritage Book Club group on Facebook: \nMay – The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg – Fiction – *F\nJune – Nordic Wisdom – Simplify Your Life by Elisabeth Carolsson – *N\nJuly – Northwomen: Untold Stories from the Other Half of the Viking World – Heather Pringle – F\nAugust – Punished: A Novel – Ann Helen Laestadius – *F\nSeptember – The Place of Tides by James Rebanks – N\nOctober – I Go to America: Swedish America Women and the Life of Mina Anderson by Joy K. Lintelma – N\nNovember – The World of Cajsa Andersdotter: A Close-up View of Sweden in the 18th and 19th Century – Bengt Hallgren – *N\nDecember – Hanna’s Daughters by Marianne Fredriksson – *F \n* – Swedish\, Sámi\, or Swedish-American author\nF – Fiction\nN – Non-Fiction \n  \nPlease let the museum know you will be attending the book club\, by emailing: director@gammelgardenmuseum.org \nPhone: (651) 433-5053 \nFacebook Group: History & Heritage Book Club \n  \n 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/history-heritage-book-club-sep26/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T153000
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SUMMARY:Running of the Meatballs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Running of the Meatballs during Scandia’s Taco Daze festival on the first Saturday after Labor Day.  Running of the Meatballs is our annual FUNdraiser. You purchase a meatball (really the number on a golf ball)\, and then cheer your meatball on\, as it rolls down Oakhill Road before the Taco Daze parade. You do not need to be present to win. \nYou can buy your meatballs ahead of time in the Gammelgården Museum of Scandia Butik (gift shop)\, or you can buy them during Taco Daze until 3 pm\, or until we run out.  Meatballs are $5 for 1\, or $20 for 5. \nPrizes: \n\n$500 Gift Card (Sponsored by Security State Bank)\n$270 Gift Card\n$150 Gift Card\n24” Rustic Pottery Birdbath ($100 Value; Donated by Garden Gate at Crabtree’s)\nCedar Bird Feeder with Birdseed ($100 Value; Donated by Garden Gate at Crabtree’s)\n3 $25 gift cards for the New Scandia Café ($75 Value; Donated by the New Scandia Café)\n$75 Gift Card (Sponsored by Security State Agency)\n$60 Gift Card for a 30-minute Therapeutic Massage (Donated by The Zen Den)\n$50 Gammelgården Butik Gift Card\n$50 Gammelgården Butik Gift Card\nLast Ball! $35 of Swedish Meatballs and Sauce\, Donated by Deutschland Meats; and Swedish Mustard from the Scandia Butik\n\nYou do need to be 18 or older to purchase a meatball.  Come join us for the fun! \n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* \nOFFICIAL RULES: \n\nSponsored by Gammelgården Museum\, Scandia\, Minnesota. Proceeds will be used by Gammelgården Museum for building restoration projects.\nRaffle tickets sold for this event include: one ticket for $5.00\, five tickets for $20.00. Only one ticket purchase is required to enter the raffle. Each numbered raffle ticket corresponds to a numbered meatball.\nCash\, check\, or debit card accepted for ticket sales.\nPersons under 18 years of age may NOT purchase a raffle ticket or win a prize.\nWinning ticket holders need not be present to win.\nAll meatballs in the race will be released at the same time and have an equal chance of winning.\nThe first 10 numbered meatballs to finish the race will win prizes 1–10 (as listed above) in the order they finish. The last meatball to cross the finish line will receive prize number 11.\nSubstitution of prizes for cash or another type of merchandise or services is prohibited.\nThe race is officiated by judges. Spectators may watch but must not interfere with the release or running of the meatballs.\nWinners will be contacted via phone\, text\, and email by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the race. A list of winners will be posted at Meisters\, Scandia Community Center\, and Gammelgården Museum. Prizes may be picked up at Gammelgården Museum until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the race (September 12\, 2026) or any time after the race day during business hours:\nWednesday – Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, Sunday\, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWinners are responsible for any applicable fees or taxes.\nHELPLINE for problem gambling: 1-800-333-HOPE.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/running-of-the-meatballs-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:Second-Hand Swedish Sale Donations Accepted
DESCRIPTION:Donations of Swedish Items Wanted!\n\nGammelgården Museum is preparing for its 6th annual Second-Hand Swedish Sale. We are looking for previously used Swedish glass\, ceramics\, linen\, metal\, jewelry\, and holiday items.\n\n\n\nDonations may be brought to Gammelgården from September 16th-October 11th on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10-4 and Sundays from 1-4.\n\nAll proceeds from the sale benefit the museum’s restoration efforts.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/donations-wanted/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T121500
DTSTAMP:20260221T182344Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Mindful Creations
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Minnesota Mindful Creations Support Group\, is a group that focuses on building resiliency and strengthening mental well-being through education\, creative expression through art\, and the support of others in a safe and confidential environment. \n  \nEach meeting will focus on one mental health topic and include a brief educational session\, a hands-on art activity\, and group discussion. \n  \nThere is no cost for the support groups. To register\, email your first and last name to sgc@namimn.org
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/nami-mindful-creations/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T150000
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SUMMARY:Art Club at Gammelgården
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend\nLooking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? \nBring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. \nAs a museum dedicated to preserving traditional heritage and craft handiwork\, celebrating creativity\, and supporting local artists and makers\,  Art Club is a natural extension of our mission. Just as our exhibits showcase the skill and artistry of generations past\, this space invites today’s community to continue creating\, sharing knowledge\, and keeping those creative traditions alive. \n Everyone is welcome to join us and create\, no matter their skill level. \n Drawing • Painting • Knitting • Crocheting • Sewing • Journaling • Writing • & More \n✔ Bring your own materials and projects\n✔ Casual conversation welcome\n✔ Coworking and body doubling encouraged\n✔ Complimentary drinks available\n✔ No registration required\n✔ Free to attend \nAges 16+ (or accompanied by an adult) \nPlease bring projects that can be transported easily and use common sense to avoid disruptions and damage. Snacks are welcome\, but please keep your hands clean and dry (this also applies to messy art supplies such as paint\, charcoal\, glue\, etc.) when interacting with exhibits\, artifacts\, and inventory. \nWhile you’re here\, don’t forget to explore our historic museum grounds\, exhibits\, and Butik gift shop!
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/art-club-at-gammelgarden-august2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260524T175223Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Darning and Mending with Riley Kleve
DESCRIPTION:Add some new life to well-loved clothing using basic darning and mending techniques. Students can bring some of their own clothes to darn and mend using tools and supplies provided by instructor Riley Kleve. Students will learn to select materials\, use various tools\, and care for mended and darned clothing in class. Students will leave with new techniques for beautiful mends that add color\, pattern\, and durability to their clothing. \n \nSchedule: During this short class\, students will get an introduction to methods of mending and darning that bring individuality to their clothing. There will be a balance of lecture\, demonstration\, and hands-on practice! For an additional $20\, students have the option of bringing a mending disc home to continue their repairs. \n \nPrerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements: \n\nNo prior experience required.\nAges 18+\n\nRegister on EventBrite to guarantee your spot! \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds. \nRiley Kleve is a nonbinary textile artist and educator creating collaborative work in community-led settings. Their work in weaving\, handspinning\, and embroidery draws from history to create a queerer vision for the future of textiles. Some recent highlights include weaving felted pins and inviting viewers to name them based on gender feelings they evoke\, creating a co-woven tapestry with over 110 attendees at a dusk-till-dawn arts festival\, and facilitating drop-in LGBT craft nights. Riley has a self-directed BA in craft from Hampshire College and is a 2024-26 Resident Artisan at North House Folk School.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/creative-darning/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk and Book Signing - Eric Dregni "Vikings in the Attic"
DESCRIPTION:Hear author Eric Dregni make a presentation about writing his book\, Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Nordic America. In his book\, Eric tracks down and explores the significant — often bizarre — historic sites\, tales\, and traditions of Scandinavia’s peculiar colony in the Midwest. Eric reveals the little-known tales that lie beneath the surface of Nordic America and proves by example why generations of Scandinavian-Americans have come to love and cherish these tales and traditions so dearly.  \nAfter the presentation\, Eric will be available for signing copies of his book which are available for purchase in the museum’s gift shop\, the Scandia Butik. \n  \nEric Dregni is an associate professor of English at Concordia University in St. Paul. He is the author of several books\, including Midwest Marvels (2006)\, In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream (2008)\, and Never Trust a Thin Cook (2009)\, all published by the University of Minnesota Press. During the summer\, he is the dean of the Italian Concordia Language Village in northern Minnesota. He lives in Minneapolis.  \nPraise for Vikings in the Attic  \n“Vikings in the Attic\, for all its humor and laughter-generating incongruities\, is a serious book\, raising important issues of national identity.” —Nordic Notes  \n  \n“Vikings in the Attic is serious and fun and full of little Scandinavian insights.”\n—Chicago Tribune  \n  \n“As in past books\, Dregni provides relaxed\, humorous\, and expert guidance as he reveals new and unexpected truths about familiar terrain.” —Minnesota History  \n  \n“Dregni’s survey is a serious and interesting exploration of why Scandinavians settled in the Upper Midwest.” —Star Tribune  \n  \n“This is a hugely enjoyable book that has plenty of history decked out in entertaining fashion.” —Flyoverland  \n  \n“Dregni is now the ‘go to guy’ on Minnesota quaint.” —Metro Lutheran  \n  \n“While I expected this book to be entertaining\, I was surprised by how informative it was in terms of the social and political contributions of Scandinavians\, from their founding of co-ops to being major players in socialist and communist parties in America\, as well as their influence on unions\, the suffragist movement\, and Midwest and national politics.”\n—Marquette Monthly 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/author-talk-and-book-signing-eric-dregni-vikings-in-the-attic/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
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