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Geneva s Swedish Days festival will return in June Geneva s Swedish Days festival will return in June this year. But some of its traditional events, like the Kids Day parade (pictured), have been canceled due to ongoing concerns tied to the coronavirus. Daily Herald File Photo
Geneva s Swedish Days festival is returning for 2021.
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the festival dates for June 24-27. But much planning is still in flux due to ongoing health and safety concerns tied to the coronavirus especially for potential events on public property.
We are well aware that Swedish Days is a tradition and was greatly missed last year, Geneva Chamber of Commerce President Paula Schmidt said in a statement. We hope to organize more events and happenings, however, we must follow city and state regulations.
Contest raised more than $1,750 for Someplace Safe in Douglas County. 9:07 am, Feb. 19, 2021 ×
The first place winners in this year’s Cutest Couple photo contest are John Richards, 70, and Diane Jamison-Richards, 71, of Alexandria. (Contributed)
The first place winners in this year’s Cutest Couple photo contest met through a dating website, ChristianMingle.com.
John Richards, 70, and Diane Jamison-Richards, 71, of Alexandria, garnered 2,088 votes, raising $522 for Someplace Safe. Diane said one of the main reasons for entering the contest was that it was a fundraiser for Someplace Safe.
“We support this worthy cause and thank everyone for donating,” she said. “We especially thank our friends and family.”