Calendar of Events 2011

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Last updated 11/13/11

Highlights of some of the social events of our Lodge are:

• In May, we celebrate Norwegian Independence Day, May 17.  We sponsor "A Day at the Zoo" for the children.  In the evening we have a typical Norwegian smorgasbord - a fitful feast for the eye as well as the eating.  There are traditional dress and decorations and a festive air.  It makes one feel a sense of pride in a wholesome heritage.
• Mid-summer in June is a special time for picking and get-together during the summer when we have no regularly scheduled meetings, but do enjoy a time to greet one another and catch up on the happenings and travels of fellow lodge members.
• In October we have our Far-i-kaal dinner.  This is a harvest dinner of cabbage and lamb.  As the farmers brought the animals in from the mountainside in the fall of the year and as the vegetables were gathered from the fields in preparation for winter these foods were a natural meal -- and a tasty one, at that.
• In November we have lutefisk dinners for two nights.   Lutefisk, the lye-cured cod, and lefse are a traditional food of the Norwegian seafarers.  In modern times the cod is cured without lye.  It is served with melted butter, cream or mustard gravy.  Add boiled potatoes, meatballs, vegatable and dessert and you have a feast to celebrate.
• In December we celebrate "Lucia" - the Lady of the Nights.  A teenage girl, the daughter or granddaughter of members of the Lodge, is chosen as "Lucia."  Our party is held on Sunday afternoon for the whole family.  This is a very popular event and especially enjoyable for the children with cookies, carol singing and Santa Claus!
• Each year we plan a ski outing over Easter weekend.  In the past few years this has been held at Hatcher's Pass.  Families as well as singles can participate in this traditional, enjoyable recreation.  Again we can partake of good food with good fresh air, good friendly competition and a good sauna to relax.

This is a sampling of the activities we plan each year.  Then add the ideas, surprises and challenging events which members suggest and plan and you have a great experience in friendship and fraternity!