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

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

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

Rent our hall

Bake sales at Port Angeles Farmers Market

Virtual events at the National Nordic museum

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.

Members & Non-Members: $5.00

Podcasts! Sponsored by the University of Washington Scandinavian Studies Department

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.

April 2025 Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Voyage

This group cruise is being organized by a member of our lodge. It will take place April 1st to April 12th, 2025. The cruise begins in Bergen, Norway and travels north, hugging the spectacular coast, stopping along the way at fascinating ports, large and Lilliputian. We turn around at Kirkenes then sail back down the coast, again stopping at sites missed on the way north. Traveling at group rates affords substantial discounts.

Our ship is the Polarlys (Polar Lights). Please click on the above [...more information] link for an 8 minute video about this particular ship or web-search 'Welcome aboard MS Polarlys'. The Polarlys was built in 1996 but completely refurbished in 2016 and 2023. All rooms have, minimally, a flat screen TV, private bathroom with shower and toilet, toiletries, and the second bed converts to a sofa when not in use.

Included in the price offered our group are three amazing meals a day, wifi, on-board lectures, help from the Expedition Staff (questions about ports, Norway, etc.) and all day/evening tea and coffee. Size of the room and window designation is a factor in price, as are other optional room amenities such as desks and chairs, etc. Children Under 16 travel for half price.

Our organizer Gay Knudson recommends the Polar Inside (I2),since you need not be in your room except to sleep and shower!

Polar Inside: (I2) $2346 per person, double occupancy. No window

Please look at the Deck Plan to see exactly where the cabins are: go to the global.Hurtigruten.com site and search for Ships. Find Polarlys. Go to Cabins.

Group price for other categories of cabins are:
(L2) $2767 per person, double occupancy. Obstructed view.
(J2D) $2915 per person, double occupancy.
(N2) $3187 per person, double occupancy.
(O2) $3311 per person, double occupancy.
(P2D) $3731 per person, double occupancy.
(U2D) $4151 per person, double occupancy.
(Q2) $5930 per person, double occupancy.

Please don't hesitate to contact Gay at : gay.knutson2014@gmail.com if you have questions, suggestions, or concerns.

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