Resources

Welcome to Kirsten’s Danish Bakery in Burr Ridge, Illinois

Kirsten’s Danish Bakery in Burr Ridge, Illinois (a Chicago suburb) is highly recommended by various Scandinavian organizations as having some of the finest authentic Danish bakery products in the country, including its Award-Winning Kringles. Since 1989 upon moving to the Chicago area from Los Angeles, Kirsten Jepsen’s business has evolved into one of the best full-line bakeries in Illinois with a customer base throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Kirsten’s Danish Bakery is also known for delicious cakes and superior cake decorating.

Kirsten’s Danish Bakery is conveniently located at 94 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 off I-55, south of I-294 at the County Line Rd. exits in the County Line Square shopping center. For more information, please phone (630) 655-2066 or visit www.kirstensdanishbakery.com. The bakery hours are Monday through Friday 6:00am – 5:30pm and Saturday 6:00am – 4:00pm. Kirsten’s Danish Bakery also ships anywhere in the USA via UPS.

Midwest Danish American Chamber of Commerce (MWDACC) Re-Launches with New Year’s Kick-Off Party in Chicago

The Midwest Danish-American Chamber of Commerce has relaunched with a New Year’s Kick-off Party to celebrate the revitalization of MWDACC. The organization has appointed a new board to provide new and strong leadership to guide the activities and promote Danish-American business relationships. The new Midwest Danish American Chamber of Commerce board includes President Rasmus Nielsen, Vice President/Secretary Cathrine Lynnerup, Treasurer Scott Swanson and Directors Soren Nielsen, Linda Steffensen, Nicolai Schousboe, Niels Liltorp and Tor Jensen. Visit www.mwdacc.com.

Everything Danish!

Are you interested in an “Everything Danish!” envelope with samples of The Danish Pioneer Newspaper? The Danish Pioneer contains information about Danish-American organizations, businesses, lodges, clubs and societies. If so, please contact Linda Steffensen, Editor of The Danish Pioneer Newspaper and she can send you a COMPLIMENTARY envelope that you can share with friends and family. Please contact Linda Steffensen at 847-882-2552, e-mail: lindasteffensen2019@gmail.com

Young Scandinavians Club

The Young Scandinavians Club was founded in 1950. The idea was to build a club for newly settled Scandinavians who were far from home, where they could speak their native language and celebrate time honored Scandinavian traditions here in San Francisco. Founding members also want to offer a fun, active, festive alternative to some of the more traditional Scandinavian lodges in the city at that time. For more information, visit www.ysc.org.

The Danish Sisterhood of America

The Danish Sisterhood was organized in 1883, in Negaunee, Michigan. Early lodges were organized to provide social and financial aid to fellow Danish countrymen in this new land. Today’s Danish Sisterhood has members active in 48 lodges throughout the United States and Canada.

The mission of the Danish Sisterhood is to strengthen, maintain and preserve the Danish heritage and traditions for future generations. For more information, visit www.danishsisterhood.com.

The Danish Pioneer Newspaper is often asked about educational and scholarship opportunities for students. Readers, if you know of additional educational and scholarship opportunities, please e-mail The Danish Pioneer, so we can add to the resources list here.

Danish Sisterhood of America

The Danish Sisterhood provides scholarships and continuing education grants. Learn more at www.danishsisterhood.com (click under “Scholarship” in left column)

Danish Brotherhood in America

The Danish Brotherhood is part of Denver Woodmen of the World, and they offer scholarships. Visit http://www.denverwoodmen.com/

American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)

www.amscan.org

Scan Design Foundation

http://www.scandesignfoundation.org

Rebild National Park Society

www.rebildfesten.dk  (check under legater-fonde) – http://www.rebildfesten.dk/legater-fonde/

Rebild Scholarship for study in Denmark

The Upper Midwest Rebild Scholarship Corporation (501c3) offers a scholarship award. The award will help support a semester of study at a Danish university or college by a student of Danish background or who has demonstrated a strong interest and commitment to Denmark and Danish related matters. In the past, awards have ranged from $1,500 to $3,000. Forms and instructions are available online at http://www.umrsc.org or http://www.dansklegat.org. Please share this information with friends, family and any students who may be studying abroad in Denmark in the future. If you would like to learn more about the scholarship corporation, including how to become involved or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please send an email to info@umrsc.org.

Thanks to Scandinavia

www.thankstoscandinavia.org

Songs of Denmark

For everyone who loves Danish music, Joy Ibsen has compiled a wonderful 112-page book with 48 beloved songs with lyrics in Danish and English, piano scores and guitar chords. There is a Songbook with a CD, Lyric Book with CD or the CD alone. Read more about it at www.danamerica.com or call 906-852-3479.

Rebild 4th of July Festival Held Each Year in Denmark

Rebild National Park Society, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit tax-exempt organization. The Danish-American Rebild Society offers an Annual Spring Conference in the USA (each year in a different state), the unique 4th of July Rebild Festival in Denmark with royalty and dignitaries from both countries, local chapter activities & events in the USA and Denmark, study abroad scholarships to Denmark and more. Members also receive a professional full-color Rebild Newsletter four times per year. Annual memberships help to preserve and to support the only Danish-American Friendship Organization with members on both sides of the Atlantic. Learn more at www.rebildfesten.dk and www.danishrebildsociety.com or call 847-882-2552.

In Search of Danish Food in the USA

For many years now, the Lindvig family in Georgia has been supplying Danes and friends around the USA with Danish chocolate, licorice, marmalades, bread items, remoulade, ketchup, cucumbers, beets, cheese, candies and more. They ship “Danish Quality Food” all over the USA through their company Nordisk Import and can be reached at www.nordiskimport.com or call 770-594-7524. Likewise, Nordic House in Berkeley, California has the largest selection of Scandinavian foods in the USA. They ship anywhere and can be reached at www.nordichouse.com or call 1-800-854-6435.

A Danish Classic

Did you know that Anthon Berg dark chocolate-coated Marzipan Bars are world famous? According to www.anthonberg.com, the Danish favorites date back to 1884 when Anthon Berg first began selling his now-famous chocolates. Like all of Anthon Berg’s products, the Marzipan Bar quickly became popular and was put into general production in 1898.

The Danish Immigrant Museum

The Danish Immigrant MuseumThe Danish Immigrant Museum (a non-profit institution) was founded in 1983 to preserve the history of Danish immigration to America. In 1994 the first phase building, reminiscent of Danish architecture was completed, housing significant artifacts important to the interpretation of the Danish immigration story. The Museum opened in June of 1994 as a national center for the Danish-American community. For more information, visit www.danishmuseum.org

Obituaries in The Danish Pioneer

Obituaries are listed free of charge in The Danish Pioneer. If you would like to remember a Dane, Danish-American, Scandinavian or Scandinavian-American, please forward the information (and a photograph if possible) to dpioneer@aol.com.

Meet The Danish Pioneer’s Staff Photographer

Hasse Ferrold, The Danish Pioneer’s Staff Photographer in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a busy and active participant in his community. Hasse Ferrold is a Doctor D.S., Researcher and Photographer. He is also President & Co-founder of INTERNATIONAL CLUB COPENHAGEN, ICC, and Academic Advisor at The Danish Cultural Institute and In Honorary Presidium Copenhagen Climate Network CCN. Hasse Ferrold photographs people and activities throughout the year.

You can find a history of his reporting at:

NEWS FROM 2012 AND LATER: http://www.hasseferrold.blogspot.com/
NEWS BEFORE 2012: http://international-club-copenhagen.blogspot.com
ABOUT ICC: http://www.int-club-cop.blogspot.com

The Danish Monarchy Today

The Danish Monarchy has existed for over 1000 years and is among the oldest in the world. The Danish Monarchy can be traced back to Gorm the Old (d. 958). The Act of Succession of March 27, 1953 allowed for the possibility of female monarch; that is what enabled Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II to accede to the throne in 1972.

You can follow along with the Danish Monarchy Today, learn about the history & royal symbols, follow the royal lineage, review HM The Queen’s New Year’s Addresses and learn about State Visits at www.kongehuset.dk (in English, Danish and French).

The Danish Home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York

The Danish Home is located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, thirty-five miles north of New York City. The Danish Home is an independent retirement residence located on a historic estate. The classical half-timbered stone building, complete with courtyard, gazebos, vegetable garden and orchard, is home for up to 18 retired adults. Licensed by the New York State Department of Health, the Danish Home is an Adult Care Facility (ACF). Residents enjoy three home-cooked meals a day, assistance with medications, housekeeping and a daily activity program. Local, international and intergenerational socialization occurs on a weekly basis. Learn more at http://www.danishhome.org or call: 914-271-3052 or 914-862-4392.

The Danish Home of Chicago

For more than 100 years, The Danish Home of Chicago has honored its heritage as it practices the most
up-to-date quality of care available in today’s continuing care communities. The Scandinavian culture and
spirit are celebrated by both residents and long-time staff who enjoy their daily surroundings, friends and activities. Find out more about The Danish Home of Chicago at www.danishhomeofchicago.org or call 773-775-7383.

Planning a Trip to Denmark?

If you need to know about routes to Scandinavia, give these long-time local Danish-American travel agents a call:

Tor Jensen in Illinois at www.jensenworldtravel.com or 1-800-T-JENSEN

Aase Christiansen Luke in California at www.AaseSuperiorTravel.com at 1-800-349-0321.

If you are in need of a car rental in Denmark, contact Viking Car Club in New Jersey at 1-800-870-7688 or www.jensenworldtravel.com or 1-800-T-JENSEN and Aase Christiansen Luke in California at www.AaseSuperiorTravel.com at 1-800-349-0321.

If you are in need of a car rental in Denmark, contact Viking Car Club in New Jersey at 1-800-870-7688 or www.vikingcarclub.com.

How is the Weather Today in Denmark?

The Danish weather is always interesting to follow, whether you want to know about North Jutland, West Jutland, East Jutland, South Jutland, Funen, West Zealand, Copenhagen, Bornholm, Greenland or the Faroe Islands. “Danmarks Meteorologiske Institute” (DMI) has provided meteorological information for more than 135 years. Find out more about the Danish weather today or in your favorite part of the world at http://www.dmi.dk.