Events
Events Throughout the Year Sytennde Mai Celebration (3rd Friday in May) Summer Picnic (Varies) Every summer Sol-land lodge has a summer picnic, which also serves as our midsummer celebration (click here to learn more about midsummer). A committee will be formed to plan this year's picnic and activities to make this year's picnic an activity to be remembered for both young and old! Scandinavian Bake Sale (November) p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; background: transparent }Just in time for the Holidays! Lefse, Almond Cake, Sandbakkels, Fattigman, Krumkake, breads and more! Also featuring displays and demonstrations: woodcarving, rosemaling, genealogy, painting, knitting and hand crafts. Thanksgiving Celebration (November) Our November meeting includes a Thanksgiving style dinner in addition to the regular cultural presentation. Typically, the Thanksgiving celebration has turkey and stuffing provided, with members and guests bringing the side dishes. Jul Celebration (December) This event, open to the public, is our lodge's formal celebration commemorating Jul (Christmas -- read more about Christmas traditions). There is a dinner, followed by traditional songs and music and a St. Lucia procession (read more about the St. Lucia Holiday). Sol-Land Scholarship The Lodge sponsors a scholarship award to a local high school senior every year. We also actively sponsor and support summer youth camps that teach language and crafts skills. Money is raised for these activities through bazaars and bake sales. Contact Richard Nordness for more information. |