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▪ ▪ Friday, May 10 at 7:30 PM – Business Meeting ▪ Saturday, May 18 – Join in the fun as we observe Norwegian Constitution Day with a “Taste of Norway Syttende Mai Celebration” Many hands make light work, or so they say! Volunteers – see details on this page and the next page are needed for the day of the event on Saturday, May 18, and for clean-up on Sunday, May 19. No special skills needed, just willing youth and adults to make our day En hilsen fra Nordahl Grieg Presidenten successful. For students needing volunteer hours, this is a Kjære Venner (Dear Friends), great opportunity to further explore our cultural heritage. It’s time for the On Saturday, volunteers are #Growingto2020 needed between 8 AM and checkup. Last year, in 7 PM, with 3- to 5-hour 2018, Nordahl Greig shifts. You may be helping came a few new with food or craft members short of demonstrations, welcoming achieving our attendees at the entrance recruitment goal. But in table, promoting raffle 2019, we are already off tickets, setting up or taking to a very strong start and down demo areas, or many I know that we can reach other tasks. our target this year! In the first quarter of 2019 we have On Sunday, volunteers are needed from 9 AM to 2 PM, already signed up 9 new members. The goal for our lodge and activities will be geared toward getting our hall back in 2019 is 27 new members, which I know is achievable to its clean and orderly condition. if we all just try. I guarantee that each one of us knows at least one person who would enjoy reading the Viking magazine each Do you have something you’d like to donate to the raffle month. Maybe they would join if that is all we are asking at “A Taste of Norway”? We’d love to have a nice them to do. Don’t get me wrong, we would always prefer offering of prizes and would welcome your generosity. a new member who is going to be active. But sometimes they just need to get their foot in the door before they can truly see all that Sons of Norway has available. We’re planning a display area where attendees can view special heritage and craft items that we hold dear. Please One another note. I’m looking forward to seeing many of let us know if you have something you’d be willing to our members and hopefully lots of guests at our Taste of loan and place on display that others could enjoy. Norway, Syttende Mai Festival on Saturday, May 18. This is the perfect opportunity to bring family and friends together to enjoy the fellowship that is a vital part of our Co-Cultural Director Judy Purrington Lodge. at [email protected] Co-Social Director Barbara Shoup Fraternally, Laura Porter, President at [email protected]. The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and to preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, to celebrate our relationship with other Nordic Countries, and provide quality insurance and financial products to our member s. A TASTE OF Demonstrations & Performances 11:00 AM Food Demo NORWAY Syttende Mai Nordic Festival 12:00 PM Craft Demo 1:00 PM Nordahl Grieg Saturday, May 18, 2019 Leikarring og 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Spelemannslag – Folk Dancing Nordahl Hall, 580 West Parr Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95032 1:45 PM Syttende Mai Parade through Admission: the Hall and Adults: $8, Seniors $5, Under 12: Free grounds 2:15 PM Bunad Parade. All in Bunads are Enjoy: The Vikings of Bjornstad ⚫ Nordahl invited to Grieg Leikarring og Spelemannslag ⚫ Food participate! and Craft Displays and Demos ⚫ Genealogy Narrator: Randy Hicks ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Resources Kid’s Area Info Tables Photo Booths. 3:00 PM The Vikings of Bjornstad – Available for Purchase: Open-faced Living History Sandwiches, Pølse med Lompe, and Vaffler Performance at Elderid’s Café ⚫ Nordic Specialties in the 4:00 PM Food Demo Bar ⚫ Shopping at the Amazing Solveig 5:00 PM Craft Demo Club Boutique ⚫ Raffle and More! Nordahl Grieg Lodge 6-52 580 West Parr Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032 www.nordahl-grieg.org ▪ May Birthdays Liv Braaten is headed for the Pacific Northwest and then a 2 Sydney Whaley cruise to Alaska later in May. Have a fun time, Liv! 3 Paul Kennelly Joyce Cosce is having chemotherapy every 3 weeks and is 6 Shiloh Curtis tolerating it well. Hang in there, Joyce! 7 Kris Owen IN MEMORIAM 9 Julie Alkire 9 Lars-Erik Haug Again, our Lodge has lost another member. International has notified us of the 10 Minuett Bratton passing of Kato Andersen at the age of 72, soon to be 73. Kato joined our Lodge in 12 Richard Owen 2013 and just received his five year membership pin. He was a native-born 14 Lori Elwood Norwegian who sailed the seas. He often regaled us with stories of his adventures. 14 Duane Overby He was very helpful with tasks around Nordahl Hall as he possessed many useful 16 Walter Larsen skills. He also enjoyed attending our social events with a cadre of friends. We will 25 Regina Gunderud miss his presence among us. 25 Joni Jamin Fraternally, 26 Shirlee Smith Shirley Shoup, Sunshine Chair 26 Sharee Frost 28 Erik Bertelson 29 Linnea Williams 30 Donald Hardy Planning a Party or Special Event? 31 Erik Hansen Welcome to Nordahl Hall Heritage Member: Banquet & Meeting Center 26 Gergorio Guglielmo Perfect for weddings, parties, meetings and more! Convenient Campbell–Los Gatos Location For rental information, contact: Viking Property Management at 408-909-9055 ▪ Deadlines are Near! It’s time to strike up the band, wave the flag and display Norwegian Applications for Solveig pride as Syttende Mai festivities take place on May 17 in hundreds of Club and Nordahl Grieg scholarships, along with cities in Norway, North America, and the world. Parades will be a full list of eligibility organized and draw thousands of participants; copious amounts of criteria for each ice cream will be consumed; and bunads will abound in a swirl of scholarship, are available color and activity. at www.nordahl-grieg.org. Students may apply Children figure for both scholarships each year. prominently in the Solveig Club College Scholarship events, especially in leading the Any daughter, granddaughter, or great- parades. Initially, granddaughter of a Nordahl Grieg Lodge dating back to member in good standing is eligible. Applicant 1869, only boys must have completed at least one year of were allowed to college or university work and be no older than march. The girls’ participation was not far behind – within 20 years 30 years of age. they, too, enjoyed waving their flags as the parades wove through the Deadline to apply: June 1 streets of Norway Submit applications to: and beyond. Duane Adams, Solveig Club President Grilled sausage, 3415 Winkle Avenue Wienerpølser, and Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1640 regular hot dogs Nordahl Grieg College Scholarship are so popular on May 17 that retail Any child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a grocers have Nordahl Grieg Lodge member in good standing reported a huge is eligible. Applicant must have completed at bump in sales on the holiday. “Eat what you like” is the mantra for the least one year of college or university work, be day and indulging in that manner is a big part of the celebrations. no older than 30 years of age, be a full-time student, and have a cumulative minimum 2.75 Enjoy the day, no matter how you choose to celebrate. Happy GPA. Syttende Mai to all! Deadline to apply: June 30 Submit applications to: More information about Syttende Mai from Wikipedia... Laura Porter, Nordahl Grieg President Constitution Day is celebrated across Norway, with many variations. 820 La Jennifer Way • In Oslo, children gather to parade past the Royal Palace, where Palo Alto, CA 94306 they and the Royal Family exchange waves and greetings. • In Asker, near Oslo, the children gather outside the home of the Crown Prince at Skaugum Estate in the morning, giving the Prince and his family time to attend the parade in Oslo later in the day. • Bergen’s parade includes comic troupes, local organizations, a Folkehøgskule for Voksene children's parade, and the unique “buekorps” (Archery Brigade). • In Trondheim, children parade the streets of Trondheim in the (Folk School for Adults) morning. Later in the afternoon, the "Citizens Parade" September 10-15 at beautiful Camp Norge. (Borgertoget) starts where firefighters, sports teams, students’ Cultural skills will be offered on topics such as associations, and other associations are represented. music, cooking, literature, tablet weaving, • In Kristiansand, in addition to parades of schoolchildren and Hardanger, folk dancing, Vikings, and rosemaling. citizens earlier that day, the city is known for the conclusion of the For more information, see page 7 of this Tidende, National Day with dancing in the streets ("Tapto") and and visit: spectacular fireworks. For those who want to continue the party https://www.campnorge.org/site/camp-oldfjell/ until midnight, a traditional jazz band with local touches plays until midnight in front of the Christiansholm Fortress. ▪ ▪ Celebrate 60 years in the Sierras during Kretstevne Weekend – August 31 to September 2, 2019. Rooms go fast, so be sure to reserve your room or RV site early. Call the camp directly at (530) 389-2508 to reserve accommodations. More details and ticket In memory of Elderid Everly sales will be announced. Direct questions to: Solveig Club (donation, April 2018) [email protected]. In memory of Grace Larsen Solveig Club (donation, April 2018) In memory of Elmer Graslie Clara Graslie (donation, Jan 2016) In memory of Ann Smestad Linda & Ron Smestad (donation, Aug 2015) In memory of Greg Ansok Don Ansok (donation, June 2015) In memory of Clarian Pintacura Alan Pintacura