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Hi!

My name is Sofia Berg, I'm new here and just stumbled upon this website while researching on the topic of midsummer. I have to give a speech on how to celebrate a Swedish midsummer, and in this speech I have to have interviewed an expert in the field. So, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on somebody who is an expert in the field of Swedish/Scandinavian history, here in Chicago?

It would help me a lot if anyone could give me a tip!

Thank you very much!!

Sofia 

Hello everyone!
What a lovely community blog you have here. I just recently signed up. I am seeking someone to help me learn the Finnish language here in the Chicago Land area. I've been looking for Chicago classes to take but I haven't found any. I've emailed some Chicago land tutors but they have yet to respond. I'm looking for someone to meet twice a week (public place, anywhere convenient for you)  for maybe an hour or less to help me. Tutor will of course be compensated. I'm planning a trip to visit Finland this year and would love to be fluent in the language to enhance my experience when I visit.
Any resources and responses would be greatly greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

Hej,

Har lige tilmeldt mig, men der sker vist ikke saa meget paa listen?

Skulle vi proeve at moedes - der skete vist (sker stadig?) noget paa Cans i Bucktown.

MVH,
Klavs

Language Line Services- the world's leader of over-the-phone interpretation services, is currently looking for Finnish/English interpreters.

www.languageline.com/careers 

or call 1-831-648-5894

Terve!
   I am an American that is new to the Chicago area but love all things Scandinavian and am teaching myself Finnish.  I see that there has been little posted to this site recently as far as events but am wondering if the running group will start up again soon.  I am training for the Chicago Marathon and would love to go running with anyone on the lakefront maybe on Sunday afternoons when the weather becomes warmer.

Hello Everyone,

I was so happy to find this site and to realize I am not the only Scandinavian here. Feels little lonely sometimes to make pulla by myself, and no one knows what it is all about..you know...kylma maito ja pulla lauantaina saunan jalkeen.
I have to go and find that Swedish store in Chicago. Maybe I can get some real RYE BREAD from there.  The bread here is basically pullaa.

I would need to have a certified translations of some Finnish certificates.  So I am looking for a translator from Finnish to English. All help would be very much appreciated.


Warm Regards to All...
Tarja

Art auction/ fundraiser/Jazz and Blues-
Friday December 22nd
From 5pm to 8pm

Soulful and Sultry
Tina Winther (vox), Glenn Nelson(vox/guitar) and friends
- Lighthouse Blue
Music starts at 6:30pm
Abstract art by Anne Elisabeth Hogh
Select items will be auctioned off
Auction ends at 7:30pm

At Bill's Blues

1029 Davis St. Evanston IL 60202
847.424.9800
www.billsbluesbar.com

I was recently approached to provide a presentation to grade school and preschool children on Scandinavian culture and languange.  Does anyone know of any materials that would be fitting for younger children?  I would prefer to simply purchase materials rather than make my own.  Please let me know if anyone can be of any assistance.  rh_cwby@yahoo.com