Grow Internationals

Grow Summer Drinks
2018-07-20 17:00 - 19:30 UTC | Mälarpaviljongen, Norr Mälarstrand 64, Stockholm, Sweden
For those still in town during July we arrange a smaller get-together at the outdoor restaurant and bar Mälarpaviljongen on Kungsholmen. It’s the perfect venue for a summer day in Stockholm we can assure you.
We meet from 5.00pm but you can always drop by later in case you cannot make it then. Drinks and food at your own expense.
Happy Summer!

Swedish Beginners A1 - Intensive Summer Course
2018-07-09 10:00 - 2018-07-20 12:15 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
https://www.growinternationals.com/language-training/swedish-courses-in-stockholm/swedish-summer-course/

International Picnic
2018-07-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Hagaparken, Solna, 169 70, Sweden
Summer is finally here and what better way to enjoy and meet new friends that in the Stockholm outdoors? On top of that, it’s the Independence Day in the US. What more reasons do you need?
On July 4th we arrange an international picnic in Hagaparken, just outside the city center. The concept is simple, everyone who joins in brings a meal or piece of their own national food to the picnic where we share and sample things from all around the world. You choose what you want to bring, appetizer, hot meal, dessert or anything you want to share from your home or host country.
To join the international picnic you simply RSVP below and we will confirm the exact meeting place the day before.

Swedish Beginners A1 - Intensive Summer Course Gothenburg
2018-07-02 10:00 - 2018-07-13 12:15 | Grow Internationals Gothenburg, Gullbergs Strandgata 7, Göteborg, Sweden
Language Training Gothenburg

Grow After Work
2018-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Join us for the monthly after work with the international community on Friday June 29th!
The after work is our biggest reccuring event and always held at one of Stockholm’s newest and coolest hotels, At Six. At Six is a hotel of hight international standard right in the very heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We will stay outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors in case or rain/too cold as usual where have our own designated space for the evening in the cocktail bar.
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar!
See you there!

Go Kayaking!
2018-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Brunnsvikens Kanotklubb, Frescati Hagväg 5, Stockholm, Sweden
Are you interested in exploring the amazing outdoors and waters of Stockholm? Crazy about kayaking or just want to give paddling a first try? Join us then for a 2 hour kayaking tour in the beautiful waters of Stockholm. Beginners as well as pros are welcome!
We will rent kayaks at Brunnsvikens Kanotklubb and all equipment is included. You only need to bring suitable clothing and protective sun gear for the weather. Come with friends or join in alone.
Sign up below to join the paddle!
First come first served, only 8 spots available for this activity.
Free for members.
Non-members pay the kayak rent themselves (150 kr/person).

Expat Coffee Morning
2018-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to the Expat Coffee Morning on June 12th!
Come and enjoy a fika with others in the Stockholm expat community while listening to our inspirational speaker of the month Emma Ehrenthal.

Join us for Communication and Relationship Discussion over coffee morning. Explore your own communication patterns through interactive activities lead by guest lecturer, art therapist Emma Ehrenthal. By understanding your own language for expressing emotions and ideas, and exploring alternative forms of communication, you can identify how you might be miss interpreting family, friends, partners, and colleagues. We will also explore cultural communication patterns, how is Sweden similar or different from the forms of communication you are using? We hope you can join us and share your experience of multicultural relationship building in Sweden.

The Expat Coffee Morning is open for everyone and always free of charge. Fika and nice company guaranteed!

RSVP below before June 10th to reserve your spot. N.B. only 20 seats available for the Expat Coffee Morning, so first come first served.

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 2 - daytime course
2018-06-11 16:00 - 17:30
Swedish Courses in Stockholm

Gothenburg After Work
2018-06-10 16:00 - 20:00 | King’s Head, Andra Långgatan 32A, Göteborg, Sweden
Join us of the monthly after work in Gothenburg together with the international community!
This time we will meet at King’s Head on Andra Långgatan. King’s Head is an English pub that offers free pizza buffet this Sunday from 4pm to 8pm. The only thing you need to enjoy the buffet is to buy at least one drink.
Sign up below before June 9th if you want to join us.

Grow Wine Club
2018-06-10 12:30 - 15:00 | Älvsjö, Sweden
On April 13th we started the newest social initiative, the Grow Wine Club. Our next meeting is on June 10th.
At this monthly event we organize a group of 10-12 people on a Sunday at home of one of the members in Älvsjö, enjoying different kinds of wine together with cold cuts and light dinner. As this is an out-of-office-venue we need to have your registration before June 5th in order to plan accordingly. If you have any questions about this occassion please contact patricia@growinternationals.com
Each time will have a different wine region or grape as topic. We will start with a tasting and then eat together and socialize in English.
This event is open for everyone and the fee for wine and food is around 200 SEK. Sign up below to be on the list to be contacted and confirmed before the tasting.

National Day Celebrations
2018-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Kungliga Slottet, Slottsbacken, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us to celebrate Sweden’s National Day on June 6. We will go to Royal Castle where theres an open house “Öppet Slott”
(http://www.kungahuset.se/kungafamiljen/aktuellahandelser/2015/aktuellt2015/valkommentilloppetslottpakungligaslottet6juni.5.6b3f01514d8a67974b75e.html) granting everyone free access to most of the castle, rooms and exhibitions. It’s the perfect opportunity for the whole family to celebrate the Swedish National Day.

English Book Club
2018-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading books and want to improve your English language skills at the same time. We started in November last year, but there is still possibility to join along the way as we change book every month.
We always have some drinks and food at each meeting and we will each bring something along. First we will discuss the book for about an hour depending on numbers and then we can eat and have a discussion, all in English!
You need to be on at least a B-level in English (according to CEFR) to join. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
To apply for the book club please RSVP below. Contact Patricia directly if you have any questions regarding the book club. patricia@growinternationals.com

Grow After Work
2018-05-25 17:30 - 20:30 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Joins us for the monthly after work with the international community on Friday May 25th!
The after work is our biggest reccuring event and always held at one of Stockholm’s newest and coolest hotels, At Six. At Six is a hotel of hight international standard right in the very heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We will as usual have our own designated space for the evening in the cocktail bar.
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar!
See you there!

Start your own business in Sweden
2018-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Are you a newly arrived expat who want to continue running your business from Sweden? Are you looking to change career paths and pursue your passion in your own entity? Do you feel insecure about how it works legally and practically to start up a business in Sweden?
All these questions and many others will be answered during our “Start your own business in Sweden” workshop. The workshop aims to guide you through the practicalities, policies and technical aspects but also inspire you to take the first step of becoming your own boss.
Tickets are purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-your-own-business-in-sweden-tickets-45645446760

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 part 1 - Evening course
2018-05-22 08:00 - 17:00

Grow Wine Club
2018-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
On April 13th we started the newest social initiative, the Grow Wine Club. Our next meeting is on May 18th.
At this monthly event we organize a group of 10-12 people on a Friday night, enjoying different kinds of wine together with cold cuts and light dinner.
Each time will have a different wine region or grape as topic. We will start with a tasting and then eat together and socialize in English.
This event is open for everyone and the fee for wine and food is around 200 SEK. Sign up below to be on the list and contacted for the first tasting.

Gothenburg After Work
2018-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Yaki-Da, Storgatan 47, Gothenburg, Sweden
Come join the international community in Gothenburg for a after work on Friday May 18th.d
This time we will meet at Yaki-Da restaurant, where they offer fantastic prices in the bar from 5.00 and free pizza to all (!). Bring friends or come alone to meet new ones!
Open for everyone. Drinks and food at own expense.

Grow Golf!
2018-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | FairWay Golf, ÖverJärva Gårdsväg, Solna, Sweden
For those of you interested to try out golf or just need to practice on your swing for the new season, we arrange a golf day at FairWay Golf, Solna on Sunday May 13.
You can buy buckets of golf balls to practice with and rent clubs if necessary. There is also a 12-hole short course and putter training ground for those that want to practice more on their short play. Depending on how many we are and what level we could either go for a 12-hole round or just practice on the driving range.
We meet outside the entrance to the Driving Range at 1.00pm and have a fika together after we’re golfed out!

Salsa Night
2018-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Stockholm Salsa Dance, Adolf Fredriks kyrkogata 13, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for a group dance lesson in salsa!
On Wednesday May 9th, we will learn to dance Salsa (L.A Style) and maybe even some Bachata from Cuba. The class runs for a couple of hours, but you can stay after the lesson and continue dancing. Bring your partner or find your dancing partner there. Let’s start the long weekend with an amazing night.
Cost: 170 SEK per person (includes wardrobe and social dance after class).
Free for Grow Internationals members
Limited number of participants!

Cinco de Mayo
2018-05-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Yuc!, Norrtullsgatan 15, Stockholm, Sweden
What is traditional Mexican food? Come join us and celebrate 5 de Mayo, the only time the Mexican Army beat the French in a battle (losing, the war 5 days later, but don’t tell anyone)!! Let’s experience the most delicious Mexican food from the Yucatan region! The venue also offers vegetarian options. Food and drinks at your own expense.
Sign up below to be contacted with details for the event.

Valborg Celebrations
2018-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Skytteholmsparken, Stockholm, Solna, Sweden
Join us with your whole family to celebrate the Swedish Valborgsmässoafton (Valborg) on April 30 together. We will attend a typical Valborg venue with a huge bonfire and food and drinks available.
Depending on how many we will be we will adjust the location accordingly. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact us as social@growinternationals.com
To join sign up below before April 29th to be on the list.

Grow After Work
2018-04-27 17:30 - 21:00 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Joins us for the monthly after work with the international community on Friday April 27th! This weekend is also the 3-year anniversary of Grow Internationals so double reasons to celebrate!
The after work is held at one of Stockholm’s newest and coolest hotels, At Six. At Six is a hotel of hight international standard right in the very heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We will as usual have our own designated space for the evening in the cocktail bar.
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar!
See you there!

Job Interview Skills Workshop
2018-04-24 10:00 - 13:00
Are you a job seeker and new to the Swedish job market? Feeling insecure on how to meet Swedish employers professionally? Want to stand out in a Swedish job interview?
Welcome to the Job Interview Skills Workshop where we will help you find the right way of understanding the cultural factors and building your self-confidence for a job interview situation.
The Workshop is designed and aimed for job hunters who want to unveil their passion and skill-set in preparation for an interview. We will help you identify your skills and strengths, learn and create understanding of a persuasive and successful interview and get familarised with Swedish workplace culture and codes.
Free for Grow Internationals’ members
Non members 320 SEK (incl. VAT)
Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-interview-skills-workshop-tickets-43931803206

Earth Day Hike
2018-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Tyresta Nationalpark, Vendelsö, 136 59, Sweden
Come join us for a hike in celebration of Earth Day in the beautiful national reserve Tyresta. We will decide as a group as to which trail we will take together. All levels are welcome. We can either meet at Slussen bus station or at the front of the parking area in Tyresta.
Here is a map of the hiking trails (http://www.tyresta.se/tyresta-karta/tyresta_karta_20111031_300.jpg)

Gothenburg After Work
2018-04-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Clarion Hotel Post, Drottningtorget 10, Göteborg, Sweden
Join us for some drinks on Friday April 2oth at the after work in Gothenburg. We will be at Postbaren, at Hotel Clarion Post just off the Central station. Drop in from 5 and we go on as long as there’s a crowd. Weather permitting, we will meet in the outdoor bar.
RSVP below if you are coming to the after work.
N.B. Food and drinks at your own expense.

Start of Swedish for Beginners A1 – daytime course
2018-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Grow Wine Club
2018-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
On April 13th we start the newest social initiative, the Grow Wine Club.
This will be a monthly event where we organize a group of 10-15 people on a Friday night, enjoying different kinds of wine together with cold cuts and light dinner.
Each time will have a different wine region or grape as topic. We will start with a tasting and then eat together and socialize in English.
This event is open for everyone and the fee for wine and food is 250 SEK. Sign up below to be on the list and contacted for the first tasting.

Knitting & Drinks
2018-04-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Join us for our first evening knitting/crochet event that will include mimosas*, tea, and coffee. You will need to bring your own needles and yarn and a snack (optional). You may knit whatever you would like or you can watch the YouTube hat tutorial below in advance for an idea. I’ve knitted this hat before using different size yarn but a list is provided below if you want to follow it exactly. A good place to get supplies in Stockholm is Panduro Hobby.
*Sparkling wine and orange juice.
How to Knit a Hat for Complete Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szX6slq2Q8Y&feature=youtu.be
Supplies:
http://www.bhookedcrochet.com/2017/12/07/easy-knit-hat/

Yarn – One skein Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, Marble
Needle – US 11 knitting circular with 16″ cord
Large eye darning needle
Scissors

Host: Brenda Anguiano (brenda@growinternationals.com)

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners A1 – evening course
2018-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
