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.


Bocce Ball with Sons of Italy on Saturday May 18th

Lodge members are invited to join the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America on Saturday May 18th from 11 to 2 at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim for a day of bocce balls and horseshoes. Please bring your own picnic lunch.

Celebrate 17th May in Ballard

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Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day, commonly known as Syttende Mai, in Ballard! Click the link above for more information about the parade and the many associated activities.

Group trip to the National Nordic Museum, Ballard June 6

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We will go as a group via public transportation (it's easy!) on Thursday, June 6. This date was selected as the museum is free on the first Thursday of each month.

Please take a look at the museum website. Many of you will particularly be moved by exhibits depicting Scandinavian immigration to Washington along with the precious family artifacts so carefully packed and brought to America. There are many, many more aspects to this museum. There
are interesting exhibit about history, contemporary Scandinavian values, and much more.

Sunday night dancing!

6:30 pm at the lodge. Beginners are welcome. $5 donation is requested.

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 on the following Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am. Preparing the potatoes takes place on Tuesdays and rolling and cooking the lefse is the following Wednesday. Novices and non-members are welcome.
May 7th and 8th
May 14th and 15th
June 25th and 26th
July 9th and 10th
July 23rd and 24th
August 13th and 14th

Rent our hall

This site's Rental Page is being updated. In the meantime please use this number to inquire about hall rentals- 564-215-1680.

To check for available dates scroll to the bottom of the Rental page to view the calendar.

Upcoming meetings

The June membership meeting will be held at the lodge Monday June 10th at 7pm.

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.