Join us for the annual Sankthans Picnic/Midsummer Celebration at the Staalesen Farm in Frederick, MD
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017
Time: 5 pm to dusk
Long-time NoSo members Bjørn and Barbara Staalesen invite us to enjoy their beautiful grounds while relaxing and socializing. They have goats, a large garden, and plenty of space for our picnic and children’s games. When dusk approaches the traditional bonfire will be lit.
What to bring:
A generous contribution to our potluck meal
Any special drinks such as beer, wine, or soda
Chairs and/or blankets (for outdoors)
Games for your children
(there is plenty of room)
What is furnished:
Chairs for indoors seating
Plates, utensils, coffee, iced tea, water
Plenty of parking, a beautiful view,
and a great garden
RSVP by June 13 to drengi@verizon.net with the number of adults and children in your party and you will receive the address and directions.
I natt skal vi ikke sove.
I årets lyseste natt
Sanker vi sommerminner
før høsten griper oss fatt
Ukjent forfatter
Midsummer, also known as
St. John’s Day, is the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, and more specifically the Northern European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 19 and June 25 and the preceding evening.