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Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz

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General Agency Information
Name: Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz
Alternate Name(s): Viking Hall
Address: 240 Plymouth St.
PO Box: 2411
Santa Cruz,  CA  95063
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-425-9725
Website: http://www.scc-santacruz.org
Hours
Days/Hours of Operation: Anytime (Answering machine available)
Details
Description: SCCSC is a nonprofit educational organization incorporated in 1994 to promote and preserve Scandinavian and Nordic culture. The organization is managed by a Board of Directors and holds its meetings in the Viking Hall building in Santa Cruz. The hall is also available for rental.

We sponsor activities and special interest groups to enrich cultural understanding and foster friendships. Activities include educational speakers, demonstrations, performances, workshops, and dinners featuring traditional Nordic food. Anyone with an interest in Nordic culture is invited to participate. Cultural programs are open to all. At Christmastime, Scandinavian gifts and crafts are available at our Butik.
Mission: The mission of the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz is to:
Promote an awareness of Nordic culture in Santa Cruz County - this includes the cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Saami people.
Preserve the Nordic traditions and heritage
Facilities: Viking Hall is available to rent for meetings, memorials, birthdays, and anniversary parties. Please call (831) 425-9725 for date availability and reservations.
Meetings: Valhalla general planning meetings are usually held the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Viking Hall with a potluck. These meetings are open to all and are the business and planning meetings for our programs.
Publications: Sweden &America Magazine
Languages other than English: Danish
Finnish
Icelandic
Norwegian
Swedish
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Wheelchair Access
Public Transportation: Available Within Four Blocks
Eligibility: Open to those who share an interest
Fees: Memberships
Fee Amounts Family: $70.00
Individual: $35.00
Areas Served: Monterey County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County
Physical Location: Santa Cruz
Funding Source: Donations
Grants
Sponsors
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Cultural Heritage Groups
Facilities/Community Centers
Folk/Ethnic Dancing Instruction
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Private Nonprofits
This agency was last updated on April 11, 2018.