Olympic Lodge #37
Established in 1955

Velkommen!

Everyone is welcome! Folks with an interest in Scandinavian history and culture are encouraged to visit us. Although we are a membership organization we offer activities for members and non-members alike.


Invitation to a lutefisk dinner November 10th at Grieg Lodge in Portland

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Tickets now on sale! Join your neighbors to the south and indulge in a true Scandinavian culinary experience at the Grieg Lodge's Historic Lutefisk Dinner on Sunday, November 10 in Portland, Oregon. Savor the exquisite flavors of perfectly prepared dried cod, accompanied by tender potatoes and an array of delectable side dishes that celebrate our rich heritage. While you're here, explore the Scandinavian Sale, where every purchase supports the important work of the scholarship committee. Join us for an day of great food, lively conversation, and cherished memories with friends old and new!

Upcoming Events at Seattle's National Nordic Museum

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Both virtual and in-person events sponsored by the National Nordic Museum are featured on this event calendar. Registration for events can be made online using this calendar. Non-members of the museum are welcome.

Lefse making

Lefse making will be held at the Lodge Tuesday September 17th and Wednesday September 18th at 9 am. Preparing the potatoes takes place on Tuesday and rolling and cooking the lefse on Wednesday. Novices and non-members are welcome.

Rent our hall

This site's Rental Page is being updated. In the meantime please use this number to call or text about hall rentals- 564-215-1680, or text or email sonsofnorway37@gmail.com

To check for available dates scroll to the bottom of the Rental page to view the calendar (use rotated view).

Bake sales at Port Angeles Farmers Market

Olympic Lodge #37 in Port Angeles is planning to hold bake sales at the Port Angeles Farmers Market on the third Saturday of the month through the end of the year:
September 21st CANCELLED
October 19th
November 16th
December 21st

The market takes place from 10 am to 2pm in downtown Port Angeles at the outdoor Gateway Center located at the intersection of Front and Lincoln Streets. We will have lefse, kringle and other seasonal baked goods. Weather permitting, we will also feature Scandinavian greeting cards and gift wrap by our lodge artist.

Upcoming meetings

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Membership meeting Monday October 14th at 7pm at the lodge. The program will be a presentation about the spectacular Makah Museum in Neah Bay. Please click the link to the museum site for a preview of what this world-class museum has to offer.

Virtual events at the National Nordic museum

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With the return of fall weather, the museum's series of virtual events resumes with this Zoom-linked talk on Icelandic flora November 14th from 11am to 12pm. The interaction of human and plant immigration to Iceland is highlighted. The talk coincides with the opening week of the museum's exhibit Faux Flora, an immersive multimedia exhibition integrating scent, sound, sculpture, 3D-graphics, and photography.

Nov 14, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Admission

Members & Non-Members: $5.00

Podcasts! Sponsored by the University of Washington Scandinavian Studies Department

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Crossing North is a monthly podcast about Nordic and Baltic society and culture. Episodes feature interviews with authors, performers, and leaders from Scandinavia and the Baltic, as well as discussions with faculty in the Scandinavian Studies Department and Baltic Studies Program. Crossing North is produced and hosted by Colin Gioia Connors.

Past podcasts are available on the website for listening.