Danish Workshop
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It is a little known fact that Danish immigrants followed the Irish as early settlers to Dublin California. On Saturday, November 7 from 2:00-4:00 PM, the Dublin Heritage Center will host a workshop to celebrate Dublin’s Danish Roots.
Inside the 1859 St. Raymond’s Church, costumed storyteller Randel McGee will dramatically tell the classic tales of Hans Christian Andersen. The local Danish community will host a “Little Copenhagen” to share stories and mementoes of their Danish ancestors. There will also be a demonstration of making “aebleskiver” which, legend has it, were invented by Vikings who had tried making pancakes in their dented and banged-up shields but instead created these round delicacies. Visitors can learn more about the legends of Denmark and traditional crafts inside the 1856 Murray Schoolhouse. Materials will be provided to make Danish traditional crafts including paper cutting, heart baskets and Danish gnomes. Visitors may also explore the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery and learn about the Dublin’s Danes from unique Danish grave markers.
The Heritage Center is located at 6600 Donlon Way in Dublin. Admission is $5 per person which includes storytelling program, tastings, “make and take” crafts and all activities. For further information please phone 925-452-2100.
Holiday Events
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The City of Dublin invites the public to enjoy Old Fashioned Holiday Festivities in Dublin’s unique historic park on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Join the merriment in the 1859 St. Raymond’s Church with a holiday sing-a-long, an authentic 19th century St. Nick, and hot cider and treats. Stroll over to the 1856 Murray Schoolhouse and spend meaningful time making homemade decorations and gifts in this warm historic setting. An assortment of fragrant and natural materials will be available to create spiced pinecones, orange pomanders, popcorn and cranberry garland and Victorian Santa’s. There will even be a supply of materials to wrap your special creations. Admission is $5 per person which includes live interactive music program, tastings, “make and take” craft supplies and all activities
On Sunday, December 13, there will be a Heritage Holiday Tea at 1:00 PM. Treat yourself to a delicious luncheon served by merry volunteers in the warm holiday glow of this beautiful historic setting. The Tea is $25 per person or a table of four for $85. Reservations are required and the tea is expect to sell out, so reserve your spot early by calling 925-452-2100
Irish Workshop & Concert
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Saturday, March 7th.
Black History Month
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Sat. Feb 7, 2009 2-4 pm Family Workshop
