BOARD MEETINGS ARE NOW BEING HELD VIA ZOOM. LODGE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM.
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings and events are held at:
Messiah Lutheran Church
410 H Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
As this calendar is input in January, please see the Newsletter tab for updated information.
JANUARY
9 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
17 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
Installation of Officers
Install Officers
Norwegians of the Year Announced
FEBRUARY
6 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
20 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
Norwegians of the Year Announced (if not in January)
MARCH
6 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
20 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm IN PERSON
TORSK DINNER (great cod!)
Torsk is boiled cod - pour on the butter and it tastes like lobster!
This meeting is by ticket only for members & guests.
Tickets are on sale the prior month, or email info@vesterdalen.org
APRIL
3 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
17 Lodge Mtg 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
We usually make lefse this month (for the Nordic Fest) - if you'd
like to be part of the fun, email us - info@vesterdalen.org
MAY
1 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
15 Memorial Service & Lodge Mtg 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
We remember those members who have passed away in the previous year.
17 Syttende Mai (Norwegian National Day) parade in Ballard
JUNE
5 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
16 NORDIC FEST WAS CANCELED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED NEXT YEAR!
NORDIC FEST
Held at Messiah Lutheran Church
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 (genealogy) and more!
It's a great event to bring friends & children!
19 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
JULY
There is no board meeting or general meeting this month
4 Parade in Enumclaw
17 PICNIC 6:00 pm IN PERSON
The picnic is held at Game Farm Park in south Auburn - the lodge will provide a main dish. Members bring salads, dessert and side dishes. Fun and games for the kids and a social for the grown-ups. Games for kids at 5:00,
Meal at 6:00 pm
AUGUST
There is no board meeting or general meeting this month
1 Nordic Heritage Night at the Mariners' Game
SEPTEMBER
4 Black Diamond Days Parade
5 Board Meeting (note - Tuesday!) 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
18 Social Hour 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm
OCTOBER
2 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
9 Leif Erikson Day
16 Social Hour 6:00 pm
16 40th Anniversary Dinner 6:00 pm IN PERSON
NOVEMBER
6 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
20 Social Hour 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Next year's budget, Officer Nominations & Elections,
Member pin presentations
DECEMBER
8 JuleFest 6:00 pm IN PERSON
This is our celebration of the holiday - complete with a Norwegian Nisse and Santa. It begins with a potluck. Scandinavian desserts encouraged. See the newsletter for more details. We have 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.
14 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM