Events

Upcoming Events

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Sunday 4/14/2024 2pm We'll potluck together and then enjoy an fun intro to "Alt for Norge," a Norwegian reality show with Norwegian-American contestants presented by Elizabeth Kraatz. Get ready for friendly team & individual competition for who is the most Norwegian!
Wednesday 4/17/2024 10:30am Norwegian language learning group meets at Marshall District Library, Marshall, MI. Join in-person or by ZOOM (link to be e-mailed to all lodge members, non-members contact Askeladden.Lodge@gmail.com)
Sunday 5/19/2024 2pm Let's celebrate Syttende Mai (17th of May) like the Norwegians do- stay tuned for details.

Our regular meetings are typically the 2nd Sunday of the month at Trinity Lutheran Church (unless otherwise noted) with a ~June-August summer hiatus.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 504 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI. Parking is plentiful behind the church. Enter through the covered portico and take the elevator or stairs down to the fellowship hall in the basement.

Norwegian Language Learning @ Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St, Marshall MI

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Language class flyer

Sons of Norway Hockey Team @ Wings West, 5076 Sports Dr, Kalamazoo, MI

Games are free and open to the public- cheer on our sponsored team !

Fri 12/1 9:20pm (Red Rink)

Fri 12/8 9:45pm (Blue)

Fri 12/15 7:55pm (Red)

Fri 1/5/24 10:30pm (Blue)

Fri 1/19 9:45pm (Blue)

Fri 1/26 8:00pm (Blue)

Fri 2/9 9:10pm (Blue)

Fri 2/23 7:55pm (Blue)

Fri 3/2 8:30pm (Blue)

Fri 3/8 7:55pm (Blue)

Fri 3/22 9:45pm (Red)

Fri 3/29 7:30pm (Blue)

Past Events

Sunday 4/2/2023 2pm In-person Joint Meeting with VASA Swedish-American Club at Trinity Lutheran Church. Poluck and learn about Scandinavian Easter traditions. Make a festive Påskris (Easter tree) to take home.

Sunday 5/21/2023 2pm Celebrate Syttende Mai (17th of May) - Norway's National Constitution Day- with a children's parade, sparkling toasts, patriotic singing and delicious food, including make your own Norwegian waffles! All are welcome to join us at Trinity Lutheran Church- bring a donation (non-perishable food or money) for one of our local food banks.

Sunday 6/24/2023 12pm We are invited to join VASA Swedish-American club to celebrate Sankthans ("Midsummer") at Holly Jensen's house. There will be Midsummer Pole decorating, traditional games, and a potluck smorgasbord of Scandinavian fare.

Sunday 8/20/2023 2pm All are invited to Jeff & Diane Andert's home in Battle Creek for an ice cream social (see Aug newsletter for directions & details). Nydelig ("delicious")!

Sunday 9/10/2023 2pm Celebrate Askeladden Lodge's 35 Year Anniversary in a joint meeting with Sonja Henie, Sognefjord and VASA Swedish-American Club at Trinity Lutheran Church. Bring an appetizer or side dish (Scandinvian treats especially welcomed); pulled pork, hearty breads and cakes will be provided. We'll toast our history, listen to music and more. Wear your bunad or Norwegian sweater for extra festive pictures.

Wednesday 9/13/2023 10:30am Norwegian language learning group resumes at Marshall District Library, Marshall, MI. Join in-person or by ZOOM (link to be e-mailled to all lodge members, non-members contact Askeladden.Lodge@gmail.com)

Sunday 10/1/2023 ~2pm VASA Swedish-American Club has invited us to their annual fish boil at Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrive early (~12noon) to enjoy the fellowship and watch the pot bubble and boil. Bring coleslaw or other salad or pie to share.

Wednesday 10/11/2023 10:30am Norwegian language learning group meets at Marshall District Library, Marshall, MI. Join in-person or by ZOOM (link to be e-mailled to all lodge members, non-members contact Askeladden.Lodge@gmail.com)

Fri-Sun 10/27-10/29/2023 Take a cultural skills deep dive and enjoy fellowship & fall foliage friluftsliv in the Stoughton, WI area. Sons of Norway District 5 hosts our annual adult heritage camp. For details and registration form, see https://sonsofnorway5.com/events/details/919-D5-SofN-Adult-Heritage-Camp .

Sunday 11/12/2023 2pm We'll meet as usual at Trinity for our potluck & program. Kris Spence & Karn Erlandson will give a travel presentation about their August trip to Norway. The meeting also includes our semi-annual food drive. Non-perishable food donations are requested for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Monetary donations are also much appreciated- checks can be written to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, South Michigan Food Bank, or Feeding American- West Michigan.

Wednesday 11/15/2023 10:30am Norwegian language learning group meets at Marshall District Library, Marshall, MI. Join in-person or by ZOOM (link to be e-mailled to all lodge members, non-members contact Askeladden.Lodge@gmail.com)

Saturday 11/18/2023 - Get into the holiday spirit with the Kalamazoo Maple Hill Holiday Parade, which kicks off at 11am (marchers meeting earlier). If you'd like to march, contact Kris Spence to sign up and get a costume.

11/30/2023- 1/2/2024 If you're in need of some holiday friluftsliv ("outdoor life"), take a stroll and check out the giant holiday card by Askeladden Lodge in Portage's Celery Flats Park (7328 Garden Lane). Each year Portage families, businesses and civic organizations help create a festive atmosphere with 8 foot-tall cards and themed Christmas trees. Celery Flats is part of a lovely walking/ biking trail that is kept plowed in the winter time.

Sunday 12/10/2023 2pm We are planning a joint Santa Lucia/ Jul holiday celebration with our VASA Swedish American friends at Trinity Lutheran. We'll have traditional songs, costumes, food & drink with a visit from Father Christmas. Bring sweet or savory finger food to share! If you know a young person who would like to participate in costume, contact Holly Jensen (see Nov Newsletter).

Sunday 1/14/2024 2pm We will meet by ZOOM (link e-mailed the night before) to learn tips & tricks for Norwegian genealogy investigation. Dana Kelly, the Executive Director of the Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library of Madison, WI will present.

Wednesday 1/17/2024 10:30am The Norwegian language study group and other Lodge members are invited to the Battle Creek home of Joanna Phelps for class followed by a luncheon (see Jan newsletter for details).

Sunday 2/11/2024 2pm We'll meet at Trinity for our potluck & program. Terese & David Sherman will give a travel presentation about their 2023 trip to Norway, including highlights from Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Kjeragbolten!

Friday 2/23 thru Sun 2/25/24 Michigan Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte, MI. https://www.michigannordicfirefestival.com/

Friday nights Calling all hockey fans: cheer on our Sons of Norway- Askeladden Lodge sponsored team at Wings West in Kalamazoo. The dates of the next few matches are 3/8, 3/22,3/29 (times vary). Scroll down to view the updated fall/ winter schedule &details

Sunday 3/10/2024 2pm Bring a dish to pass and join us as Gail Thompson-Hadley shares photos and adventures from her August 2023 trip to Norway on a folk-art, fjords, and rural life tour.

Wednesday 3/13/2024 10:30am Norwegian language learning group meets at Marshall District Library, Marshall, MI. Join in-person or by ZOOM (link to be e-mailed to all lodge members, non-members contact Askeladden.Lodge@gmail.com)