Danish Lutheran Church & Cultural Center

Yorba Linda, California

From Character Builds to Digital: LEGO with Steven Howard

Steven's journey with LEGO began at a surprisingly young age. By two, he was building with LEGO bricks, defying expectations for a toddler.

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Photo courtesy of Steven Howard

See A Steven Howard Build During Julefest at the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn

Danish American Performer Wins Big & Eyes More!

Danish American vocalist Anita Lerche is celebrating multiple doses of musical success!

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Today is Last Day for Free Streaming

Stream Dwight in Denmark for free online today, October 13th, in memory of Dwight Lamb. "I feel honored to have been able to make a documentary film about him and his story. I know many of you know and love him" - Cristopher Anderson

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Dwight in Denmark

Renovation and Expansion Project

CHICAGO - Expected to be completed in the Spring of 2025, The Danish Home of Chicago, a boutique senior community, is eager to enhance an exceptional personalized care experience for seniors through their construction project.

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Busy Month at the Danish American Center

October is packed with exciting events at the Danish American Center in Minneapolis! Join DAC for a variety of activities celebrating Danish culture.

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Oregon Shadow Theatre's Award-Winning Production of Thumbelina Returns to Nordic Northwest Campus

PORTLAND, OR - Based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, this enchanting show follows Thumbelina's journey through nature as she discovers her place in the world. Don't miss this magical experience! See Details Here

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What Exaclty is 'Danish Design'?

FODOR'S TRAVEL -- To truly appreciate Denmark’s culture, one must understand Danish design.

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Inuit Lawmaker Asked to Leave the Podium at Danish Parliament After Speaking Only in Greenlandic

COPENHAGEN -- ...she refused to translate her speech delivered in Greenlandic — the Inuit language of the sparsely populated Arctic island — into Danish, highlighting strained relations within the Danish Realm.

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Photo by Mads Claus Rasmussen/ Rizau Scanpix via AP

Empowering New Mothers Through Song in Denmark

UNITED NATIONS -- In Denmark, the power of music is changing lives. Since its launch in 2021, the Music and Motherhood project has provided a safe, nurturing environment for women to connect, express their emotions and regain their sense of well-being through song. See Story Here

Photo: Den Kreative Skole

NFDA End of Year Campaign

We hope you enjoy our weekly newsletter, our website with all current Danish American events, our traveling exhibits program and all our initiatives throughout the year. Now in our fifth year, NFDA reaches over 5,000 subscribers in North America and Denmark, and thousands more on our website and social media. Our mission is to promote our Danish heritage, support all North American Danish organizations, and preserve our heritage for future generations! Tusind Tak!

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Pyrolysis: Denmark Presents Next Step for a Greener Agriculture

STATE OF GREEN -- Pyrolysis, which transforms biomass into biochar, holds significant potential to reduce emissions by locking in carbon. See Story Here

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