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Mission Statement

The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries while growing soundly as a fraternal benefit society and offering maximum benefits to its members.

Sons of Norways misjon er å fremme, ivareta og på lang sikt verne om norske og andre nordiske kulturtradisjoner, samtidig som organisasjonen får vokse og utvikle seg som en broderskapsforening med maksimal hjelp og støtte til alle medlemmer.

Sons of Norway is a fraternal benefit society with lodges throughout the United States, Canada and Norway.

Membership Benefits

  1. Welcome to participate in all lodge activities
  2. Heritage classes - including language, dancing and crafts
  3. Heritage and language camps
  4. Scholarships for: College - Language Camps - Oslo International Summer School - Camp Norway - Many Others
  5. Sports and Recreational Activities: Golf Tournaments - Bowling Tournaments - Horseshoe Tournaments - Cross Country Ski Tournaments - Lodge Picnics
  6. Use of Trollhaugen Recreational Facility at Stampede Pass

Scholarship Application Forms

  1. Ray Berg Memorial Scholarship Forms
  2. Camp Trollhaugen Scholarship Form
  3. Camp Normanna Scholarship Form
  4. Camp Nidaros Scholarship Form

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        Monthtly Events

  1. General Meeting at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of the month, social starts at 6:30pm. During the General Meeting, our Youth Group (up to 23 years of age) meets downstairs. For more information, please call 425-485-9085 or go to bothellsonsofnorway.org.

  2. Bothell Lodge Dance on every first Saturday of the month, September through May (except December), from 8:00pm to 11:30pm – Scandinavian and American Dances with Live Music. Call Judy Treub at 206-935-4271 for info.

  3. Swedish Weaving Class Two days – September 21, 2013 from 9:30am – 1:00pm and October 12, 2013 from 9:30am - 12:00noon. (Beginners as well as advanced students are welcome. The second day is to provide additional help for those in need.) The cost of the class is $5.00 for Bothell Lodge members and $10.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144 for a list of supplies needed and to register.

  4. Adult Cook and Eat Norwegian This is the beginning of a series of classes featuring three Norwegian entrees: Karbonadekaker, Bacalao and Rommegrot. The first class will be Karbonadekaker on Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm with registration by September 19, 2013. Cost is $10.00 to Bothell Lodge members and $l5.00 for non-members. The second class will be Bacalao on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm with registration by October 17, 2013. Cost: to be announced. The Rommegrot class to be announced. To register please contact Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144.

  5. Norwegian Youth Day Camp Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The purpose of this camp is to introduce and promote the culture and heritage of Norway. Open to ages 8-23 years old. Free to Bothell members and $5.00 to non-members. Registration is required. Contact Seth Tufteland, at Sofnseth@yahoo.com or 206-605-4112.

  6. Rosemaling Classes Four Daytime classes from 9:30am – 3:00pm OR Four Evening classes from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Both sessions will be held on Monday's, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2013. Our teacher, Marilyn Hansen, welcomes all with the desire to learn the art of rosemaling. Beginners as well as advanced rosemalers are welcome. Each session will cost $95.00 for Bothell Lodge members and $105.00 to non-members, plus cost of supplies. Paint and brushes will be available for purchase. Pre-Registration with payment required. Call Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144.

  7. Lefse Class Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 9:00am. Taught by Mike Nelson. Learn to cook, rice, mix, pat, roll, bake, turn, and cool and take home some Lefse. Cost $5.00 for Bothell Lodge Members and $10.00 for non-members. Registration is required. Please contact Mike Nelson at 425-486-5275.

  8. Torsk Dinner This has been postponed.

  9. Pickled Herring Class Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10:00am to 12:00noon. The instructor will be Glenn Kensmoe. Registration is required. Contact Bill Hicks at 425-672-0194 for further information and to register.

  10. Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Luncheon Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Free admission. Free parking. Open to the Public. Bazaar: Vendor tables with crafts and giftware. Bake Sale: Featuring Norwegian baked goods. Lunch: (available for purchase) Open Face Sandwiches, Pea Soup, Rommegrot and Desserts.

  11. Gingerbread House Workshop Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 12:00noon – 4:00pm. Our instructor, Alice Blandin, will demonstrate the technique of building your own unique small or large Gingerbread House. Basic materials are provided. Bring your own ideas and decorating condiments. Small House $10 to Bothell Members $15 to non-members. Large House $15 to Bothell member $20 to non-members. Pre-registration and payment required by November 4, 2013. Please contact Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144.

  12. Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner, Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 12:00noon to 6:00pm. The dinner, served Family Style, will consist of Lutefisk, Meatballs, Boiled Potatoes, Coleslaw, Lefse and Ice Cream for Dessert, plus your choice of Coffee, Tea or Milk. Free Parking. No Reservations required. Prices to be announced.