SOME MEETINGS ARE NOW BEING HELD IN PERSON. PLEASE USE THE CONTACT ME PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON A PARTICULAR MEETING.
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
10 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
17 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM
Installation of Officers
Install Officers
Norwegians of the Year Announced
FEBRUARY
7 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
19 Kaffe Stua
21 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM
Norwegians of the Year Announced (if not in January)
MARCH
7 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
21 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM
Torsk Dinner (great cod!) - we usually have this in March.
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
4 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
18 Lodge Mtg 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM
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
2 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
14 NORDIC FEST (Saturday) CANCELED FOR THIS YEAR
WE PLAN TO HOLD THIS IN 2023
Held at Messiah Lutheran Church 10:00 am until 3:00 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 (genealogy) and more!
It's a great event to bring friends & children!
16 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 NOT IN 2021
JUNE
6 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
20 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
JULY
There is no board meeting or general meeting this month
4 Parade in Enumclaw
18 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
SEPTEMBER
Lefse making is taking place this month on Fridays and Saturdays. Dates will be announced - see the Vikingskip newsletter. If you are interested in joining our group (beginners especially welcome!), please email info@vesterdalen.org for information
5 Black Diamond Days Parade
12 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
19 Social Hour 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
Lodge Meeting 7:00 pm
OCTOBER
3 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
9 Leif Erikson Day
17 Lodge Meeting 7:00 pmVIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
22 LUTEFISK DINNER Noon - 4 PM IN PERSON
The Lutefisk Dinner is our only fundraiser each year. We have wonderful lefse and cook our own fish (outside the church, of course). We need help to put this on and people to attend and enjoy the feast! Lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, limpe bread and finished off with ice cream and home made krumkake. Tickets are required and they must be purchased in advance - absolutely no ticket sales at the door!
NOVEMBER
7 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
21 Social Hour 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
Lodge Meeting 7:00 PM
Next year's budget & Officer Nominations
DECEMBER
5 Board Meeting 6:30 pm VIA ZOOM
9 JuleFest 6:00 pm VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON
This is our celebration of the holiday - complete with a Norwegian Nisse and Santa. It begins with a potluck (Scandinavian desserts encouraged - the lodge provides meatballs and more - see the newsletter for more details) 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.