American-Scandinavian Foundation of Los Angeles (ASFLA) is an all-volunteer not-for-profit cultural and educational organization with an international spirit founded in 1939. It is dedicated to friendship and exchange between the five Scandinavian countries and the U.S., and promotes ethnic heritage as a celebration of diversity. Proceeds from all ASFLA activities and events endow a scholarship program for upper-division and graduate students at LA-area colleges and universities. Click here to find out how you can become a member.

The Home of Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.! The ninth annual Scandinavian Film Festival L.A., sponsored by ASFLA, comes to the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, spanning two weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 January; and Saturday and Sunday, 12-13 January, 2008. Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. is Los Angeles' annual showcase of Nordic films and filmmakers, screening each year's Scandinavian films submitted to the Academy as nominees for Best Foreign-Language Film. Held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA, it also shows documentaries, short subjects and other pictures by Scandinavian filmmakers. Non-competitive, the festival gives Southern California audiences and Motion Picture Academy members an opportunity to see the best in contemporary film from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. is underwritten by ASFLA, with Scandinavian consulates, and generous support of national film organizations, individuals and corporate donors. Read the press release. Or check out the ad.

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Dear ASFLA members and friends:

It's that incredible time of year when we're all lit up – and glowing – and it's not just the glögg! Christmas lights and candles reflect the warmth of the season. The Finns celebrate Finnish independence. Lucias are adjusting their crowns and carols in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish – and English – resonate throughout our celebrations. Our Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish and other churches are gearing up for Christmas services. We're all texting and calling away on our Nokia and Erikson phones. Holiday shoppers are ... (Continue)

Renew your annual membership, or join, today -- this is membership month! ASFLA is for Scandinavians, Scandinavian Americans and Americans of any heritage. The organization serves a network of individuals involved in the arts, science, business, education and international communities. Its programs, Web site and periodic publication Scan Notes benefit students, teachers and professionals of many fields -- as well as anyone who's interested in Scandinavian life and culture. Click here to learn more about the benefits of becoming an ASFLA member -- and find out how you can join today.

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