The Holiday Season is upon us – and the German American Society is ready to celebrate!

No rest for the weary! After a wonderfully successful week of celebrating German Culture, we are on to the next slew of events, bringing home the holiday spirit.

Before we turn to the list of events, though, let us, first of all, thank all of our members, the President and the Board, the hard working committees and volunteers for pulling off such a remarkable and exciting week. We could not have done it without you! We will post videos and photo series of the occasions on this site soon for those who were unable to join us, and those who want to relive the excitement.
Closer at hand, though, is the Holiday Season and we invite you to join us for the following events offered by the European Community in Portland.

Holiday Markets

ScanFair
Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of a Scandinavian Christmas!
Saturday, December 5, 10 am – 5 pm - ScanFair Dance
Sunday, December 6, 11 am – 4 pm
Portland State University, Smith Memorial Ballroomhttp://www.scanheritage.org/NewWebPage/titlepage.html

4th Annual Kristkindlmarkt in Mount Angel
Saturday December 5, from 10am-4:30pm
For more information click here or call 503-845-9440

Christmas Tree Sale
To benefit the German Saturday School
click here for more info on what, how and how much (PDF files)

Concerts

Weihnachtskonzert -  German Christmas Concert
Liedertafel Harmonie, Director: Dennis Espeland
Also performing Encore Brass, Director: Glen Taylor
Sunday, December 13, 2009, 3 P.M.
Zion Lutheran Church/S.W. 18th and S.W. Salmon

“In dulci jubilo"
Der Liederkreis Chor (The Circle of  Songs Choir)
Conductor Edith Minde
Saturday, December 5,  3:00
First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12th Ave. Portland
http://www.liederkreis.org/

The Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantatas 1, 2, and 3
Sinfonia Concertante, Conductor Stefan Minde
Sunday, December 6, 7:00
Central Lutheran Church, 1820 NE 21st Avenue, Portland
Soloists: LeaAnne DenBeste, Soprano; Claire Craig Sheets, Alto; James Schmitt, Tenor; Paul Sadilek, Bass
with the Combined Choirs of the Clackamas Community College
Conductor Lonnie Cline
http://www.sinfoniapdx.org/

We hope to see you at any or all of these festive occasions and wish you all a peaceful, healthy and joyous season.