Norwegian culture, traditions, and heritageMeetings are scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of every month, except for special events, and held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 330 S. Broadway St., Green Bay, Wisconsin
January 18, Tuesday - The Rite Place, 1580 Bellevue Rd, Green Bay
Social 5:30, Dinner 6:00 PM $15.00 RSVP by Jan.14.
Program: Norwegian Folk High School, presented by menbers
Kathy Braun, Hannah Braun, & Lynne Kuepper.
February 15, Trinity Lutheran Church - 6:30 PM
Pot luck dinner and bring your own table service. Marlene will conduct the installation of officers. Bring cookies for Barnebirkie, the children’s ski event in Hayward.
March 15, Trinity Lutheran Church - 6:30 PM
Pot luck white food dinner and bring your own table service. The event will be our White Elephant Exchange. Bring a wrapped gift for the exchange. It was suggested we wear Norwegian sweaters or other Norwegian clothing
April 12, Trinity Lutheran Church - 7:00 PM
( NOTE: one week earlier than usual )
A Swedish exchange student and Easter treats.
May 17, Annual Syttende Mai Dinner, $15 per person
Legends, 875 Heritage Rd, De Pere
Social - 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm, Chicken and Fish
Dr. Heidi Sherman who will speak about Norway, the Vikings and the type of government they established in Iceland and Greenland. She is an assistant professor of history at UWGB and one of her areas of emphasis is Scandinavia and the Vikings who explored and lived in Russia in the Middle Ages.
E-mail or contact Myron Vedvik for reservations by May 10
June 21, 6:30 pm, Midtsommer Bonfire and Hay Ride, Rock K Ranch
Located 2 2372 Day Street, (Highway 96), Greenleaf
At the bonfire, we’ll enjoy S’Mores and Pudgy Pies.
Fee for adults is $6 and children $4.
July 19, 5:30, setup; 6:00, meal begins. Bay Beach Picnic
Featuring hotdogs wrapped in lefse (varm pølse med lefse).
Bring a dish to pass. Bring the kids.
Aug. 16, 6:30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church
Hannah Braun presents "My Year at a Norwegian Folkschool"
and Ice Cream Social
Sept. 24, 9:30 am, LOCATION CHANGE to Calvery Lutheran Church
Saturday Morning Heritage Breakfast
Oct. 18, 6:30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church
Foundation Night
Nov. 15, 6:30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church
A Taste of Norway
Dec. 13, 6:30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church
Juletrefest
January 19, Tuesday - The Rite Place, 1580 Bellevue Rd, Green Bay
Social 5:00, Dinner 6:00 PM, Program to follow.
Dinner Program Cost: $15.00
Presentation of "Fiords of Norway" by Bob Olson
February 16, Tuesday Trinity Lutheran Church - 6:30 PM
Hot Soup for a Cold Night - Potato, Pea and Fish Soups
Installation of Officers
March 16, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church - 7:00 PM
White Night
White Food and White Elephant Exchange
Bring that special item from the attic to exchange.
April 20, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church - 7:00 PM
All About Iceland
May 18, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church - 6:00 PM
Syttende Mai Celebration & Pot Luck
Norwegian meatballs will be served. Bring a dish to pass.
Dr. Neil Eckstein presents Norwegian pioneer life in Wisconsin
June 5, Saturday Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Ridge Road, Green Bay
"IN CONCERT"
Knut Eric Jensen -
concert pianist, from Norway, currently touring the US.
June 15, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church 7:00 PM
July 20, Tuesday, Bay Beach Park, Green Bay 6:00 PM
Time for a Summer Picnic, bring a dish to pass if you wish.
August 17, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church 7:00 PM
September 25, Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church 9:30 AM
Norwegian Breakfast and Craft Display
October 19, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church 7:00 PM
Silent Auction
November 16, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church 6:30 PM
Taste of Norway
December 14, Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church 6:30 PM
Juletrefest - Norwegian songs & dances.
A children's story and ornament exchange.
Here's a look back at our programs from 2009
January 20, Tuesday - The Rite Place, 1580 Bellevue Rd
Social 5:30, Dinner 6:30
Dinner program $14.00 per person
Traveling in Norway with Peggy Schroeder and Carol Dost
February 17, Tuesday –
Norwegian Lags - Scott Brunner will tell us all about them.
Installation of Officers
March 17, Tuesday -
Norwegian exchange student, Kristine Vindheim and Pot Luck Dinner
April 21, Tuesday - Trinity Lutheran Church - 6:30 PM
White Night - Bring a "White Food Dish" to pass
and a"White Elephant" to exchange.
May 17, Sunday - Apple Creek Inn, De Pere, Hwy 41 - Cost $15.50
Social 4:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM, Program 6:00 PM
Syttende Mai Celebration and Dinner Program
Beartice Hole, Eden Prairie, MN will speak on PSALMODIKON, a very
simple musical instrument, namely to play chorals on.
http://www.psalmodikon.com/
June 16, Tuesday - Home of Bonnie and Harold Vastag – 7:00 PM
"Midtsummers natt" Bonfire and S'mores
July 21, Tuesday – Bay Beach Picnic 5:30 PM
Potluck Dinner - Bring a dish to pass or just come. Enjoy a game ofBingo.
August 18, Tuesday -
Terry Pliner "Outlaws of the Old West"
Were there any Norwegian outlaws, come and find out.
Enjoy pie and ice cream after the program.
September 19, Saturday-
Norwegian Breakfeast - Cost $5.00
The Vedvik's "Nine to Norway" presentation
October 20, Tuesday -
The 15th Anniversay of Gronnvik Lodge
A Meatball potluck and Gronnvik memories in skits.
Special guests - "The Lefse Ladies"
November 17, Tuesday -
Taste of Norway
December 15, Tuesday -
Juletrefest - Norwegian songs & dances.
A children's story and ornament exchange.
Here's a look back at our programs from 2008
January 15, Tuesday – The Rite Place – Social 5:30, Dinner 6:00 PM
Cost $15.00
Travels to
February 19, Tuesday –
March 18, Tuesday -
April 15, Tuesday -
May 17, Saturday – Apple Creek Supper Club – Social 4:00, Dinner 5:00 PM June 11-14 – District 5 Convention, Middleton
June 17, Tuesday -
July 15, Tuesday – Bay Beach Park, shelter 7 - 6:00 PM
August 19, Tuesday -
September 13, Saturday -
October 21, Tuesday -
November 18, Tuesday -
December 16, Tuesday -
Norwegian Exchange Students
Installation of Officers
White Food Pot Luck & White Elephant Exchange
Marlene Bergum and the "Lutheran Church Basement Women"
Myron and Karen Vedvik present "Per Spelmann" along with kake treats
Syttende Mai Celebration, Cost $15.50
Norwegian Genealogy by
"How Norwegian Are You?", Norwegian Trivia & Open face sandwiches
Pot Luck Picnic, lefse hot dogs, ride tickets for the kids.
"Follow the Viking Trail" presented by Bonnie Vastag
and Ice Cream Social
Come join us for a Norwegian Breakfast, $5 suggested donation
Foundation Night & Silent Auction
“Taste of
“Juletrefest”
