Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at
Messiah Lutheran Church
Fourth & "H" Streets NE
Auburn, Washington
January
9 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
13 Joint Installation at Leif Erickson Lodge, Seattle
16 Founders Day recognition 7:00 PM
Installation of Officers
Norwegians of the Year announced
Norwegians of the Year announced
February
6 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
20 Video and Social Hour 6:00 PM
Game night in the Gathering Area (minimal meeting) 7:00 PM
March
5 Board Meeting7:00 PM
19 Torsk Dinner6:00 PM
Torsk is boiled cod.... pour on the butter and it tastes like lobster!
This meeting is by ticket only for members and guests.
Tickets are on sale the month prior, or contact the
lodge on the "contact us" page.
April
2 Board Meeting7:00 PM
16 Heritage Night6:00 PM
Another special event - lodge members set up booths
featuring food items (lefse, fattigman, rømmegrøt, waffler, etc.)
for sampling. Others demonstrate rosemaling (rose painting) or
have booths about discovering their Norwegian heritage (geneology)
and more. It's a great night to bring friends and children.
FREE!
May
7 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
17 Syttende Mai parade in Ballard
7 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
17 Syttende Mai parade in Ballard
21 Lodge Meeting7:00 PM
June
4 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
18 Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Lutefisk dinner tickets go on sale
July
There is no board meeting or general meeting this month.
16 Picnic 6:00 PM
The picnic is held at Game Farm Park in south Auburn - the lodge will provide a main dish
and members bring salads and desserts - and a hot dish if you wish.
Fun and game for the kids, and a social for the grown-ups.
August - no board meeting and no membership meeting
11 Auburn Gool Ol' Days parade - we'll be in it!
September
Lefse making is taking place this month on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dates are September 9 & 10 and September 23 & 24.
If you are interesting in joining our group (beginners especially welcome!)
please email andyw@vesterdalen.org for information
10 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
17 Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
October
1 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
9 Leif Erikson Day
15 Birthday Celebration
June
4 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
18 Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Lutefisk dinner tickets go on sale
July
There is no board meeting or general meeting this month.
16 Picnic 6:00 PM
The picnic is held at Game Farm Park in south Auburn - the lodge will provide a main dish
and members bring salads and desserts - and a hot dish if you wish.
Fun and game for the kids, and a social for the grown-ups.
August - no board meeting and no membership meeting
11 Auburn Gool Ol' Days parade - we'll be in it!
September
Lefse making is taking place this month on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dates are September 9 & 10 and September 23 & 24.
If you are interesting in joining our group (beginners especially welcome!)
please email andyw@vesterdalen.org for information
10 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
17 Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
October
1 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
9 Leif Erikson Day
15 Birthday Celebration
General Meeting 7:00 PM
27 Lutefisk Dinner 1:00 - 5:00 PM
The Lutefisk Dinner is our only fundraiser each year - we make our own lefse
and cook our own fish (outside the church, of course!). We need help to put this on, and
people to come and enjoy the feast! Lutefisk, lefse, meatballs, potatoes, limpe bread and
finished off with ice cream and home made krumkake.
November
5 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
19 Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
December
3 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
7 JuleFest 6:00 PM
This is our celebration of the holiday - complete with a Norwegian Nisse and Santa.
It begins with a potluck (Scandinavian dishes encouraged) and then a fun program
for both adults and children. If you're bringing a child under 12, bring a gift (about $15)
for Santa to give them if you wish.
27 Lutefisk Dinner 1:00 - 5:00 PM
The Lutefisk Dinner is our only fundraiser each year - we make our own lefse
and cook our own fish (outside the church, of course!). We need help to put this on, and
people to come and enjoy the feast! Lutefisk, lefse, meatballs, potatoes, limpe bread and
finished off with ice cream and home made krumkake.
November
5 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
19 Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
December
3 Board Meeting 7:00 PM
7 JuleFest 6:00 PM
This is our celebration of the holiday - complete with a Norwegian Nisse and Santa.
It begins with a potluck (Scandinavian dishes encouraged) and then a fun program
for both adults and children. If you're bringing a child under 12, bring a gift (about $15)
for Santa to give them if you wish.