Join us for the Second Friday Program at the Senior Citizen Hospitality Center on June 13 th at 1:30 PM (806 River Street in Decorah). According to the FBI, Scams targeting individuals aged 60 and older caused over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023—an increase of approximately 11% from the year prior. The average victim […]
Dale Goodman is a Vesterheim volunteer, previous trustee, and Slooper descendant. He presents the Slooper story from its beginning in the Napoleonic Wars, through the voyage itself, and finally to the first Norwegian settlement in the United States in Kendall, New York. In the period beginning in 1825 and for about 100 years following, nearly […]
Dorian Middle School Summer Camp will take place from June 15–21.
South Bear Pottery School is of direct lineage to the Bauhaus, Marguerite Wildenhain, and Pond Farm; this program implements the same forms and traditions passed down from that lineage. We offer hands-on experiences that connect art, nature, and community. Learn to make pots in the European guild tradition. This program includes high-quality instruction by South […]
You are invited to a COMMUNITY SONG BATH ALL ARE WELCOME. Nothing is asked of you. Come listen, rest, and receive. Close your eyes and relax as the singers share simple, repetitive songs of courage and comfort. Drop in anytime, stay as little or as long as you like. Come in silence, leave in silence. […]
Dr. Maren Johnson, Luther College’s Associate Professor of Nordic Studies and Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies Director, facilitates a monthly bokprat, discussing Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in June for a discussion of The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Miller. In 1916, Sven Ormson leaves his restless life in Stockholm to seek adventure in Svalbard, […]
Chip carving is one of the oldest styles of woodcarving and has been used to decorate objects in Scandinavia and many other cultures across the world for centuries. This decorative style of woodcarving is done by cutting out chips of wood from a flat surface to form beautiful and elaborate designs. During this class, we […]
Who: Daria Lavelle in conversation with Sarah Krammen What: a morning celebrating her debut novel, Aftertaste Where: T-Bock’s Upstairs When: Saturday, 6/28 at 11:00am Author Daria Lavelle will be joined by Sarah Krammen, event coordinator for the Oneota Valley Literary Foundation, for an engaging conversation around her debut novel, Aftertaste, followed by a book signing […]
In this 2 hour class, participants will learn the basics of 3D printing, such as slicing, calibration, wall thickness, infill strategies, support building, and more! Each class will feature a themed demo and model. 18 , limited to 6 students. June 28 – Knit Cat July 26 – Mini Robot Arm August 30 – Spooky […]
Join us in welcoming author Daria Lavelle to Decorah for an unforgettable evening inspired by her debut novel, Aftertaste. Hosted in collaboration with our friends at Blazing Star, this themed dinner brings the flavors of the book—and your memories—to life. As part of the evening, we invite attendees to contribute menu inspiration by submitting a […]
