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Coming Events

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 4:00 p.m.   Lucia Fest at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 99 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI.

Want to participate?
RISHA is currently seeking participants for the Lucia procession: attendants, star boys, jultomtar, and Lucia. Costumes will be supplied.

Young women between the ages of 15 and 23 with an interest in Scandinavian heritage are invited to apply to portray Lucia. A $1000 cash scholarship prize will be awarded to the one chosen as Lucia. Candidates will be judged by a short written essay, their participation in the Lucia pageant, attendance at three preparatory rehearsals, and an oral interview. Deadline for the written application for Lucia must be postmarked by December 4.

Rehearsals will be Fri. November 17; Wed. November 29; and Fri. December 8, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Church.

For more information, and to sign up, contact astrid.m.drew(at)gmail.com

The Event
The program on December 9 will include the Lucia procession, songs by a chorus, and a children's skit. That will be followed by Swedish refreshments, dancing around the Christmas tree, a visit from jultomte (Swedish Santa), and Scandinavian shopping. Admission is $12 ($5 for ages 5-14, free for under 5). A portion of the money goes to the scholarship.



Members-only event. Date TBD.

This event for members only is in the early planning stage. Check back for information.

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