Note The New Member Breakfast has been moved to Saturday April 26 

 March Lodge Meeting
Eric Dregni on  the Norwegian American  Experience
Saturday, March 15

“The deep-rooted love for cod is an integral part of our culture, passed down through generations as if the fish itself were a treasured family heirloom.”  For the Love of Cod

We are delighted to welcome back bestselling author Eric Dregni. In addition to his literary achievements, Eric is a professor of English, Journalism, and Italian at Concordia. He has authored over 20 books, including For the Love of Cod, Follies of Science: 20th Century Visions of Our Fantastic Future, Weird Minnesota, Midwest Marvels, The Scooter Bible, Ads That Put America on Wheels, and Let’s Go Fishing!

For the Love of Cod: A Father and Son's Search for Norwegian Happiness follows Eric Dregni and his teenage son, Eilif, as they travel to Norway to uncover the secrets behind its world-renowned happiness. Through their journey, they experience Norway’s progressive social policies, deep environmental consciousness, and cherished traditions like dugnad (community volunteerism) and sakte (embracing a slower pace of life). Blending humor, personal reflection, and cultural insights, this engaging memoir offers a fascinating exploration of what makes life in Norway so fulfilling.

Please bring a dish to share for potluck. The doors will open at 5, potluck starts around 6, and the presentation starts at 7. A Zoom link for the 7 p.m. presentation will be emailed closer to the meeting date.

Reading Circle, Tuesday, April 15, :30 PM, Zoom

The Night of the Scourge

Lars Mytting is one of Norway's most popular authors. He has sold more than two million books that are available in 24 languages around the world. Our Reading Circle has read the first two books in his exciting Sister Bells Trilogy (The Bell in the Lake and The Reindeer Hunters), and we will discuss the final volume,.

Contact Christine Meloni at reading@norwaydc.org for the link by April 14. While it is not necessary, it is recommended that you read the first two books in the trilogy before reading the third.  

Norwegian History Roundtable(NHR), Sunday March 23, 3 pm  Zoom
World War II Photographs 

One noticeable gap in the History of Norway in World War II is the lack of contemporary photographs.  Tore Eggan has been working to close this gap.  He has contacted various German veterans’ association and had obtained copies of the pictures that were taken during the occupation.  We are pleased to share them with you.

Genealogy Interest Group (GIG)  March 22, 3 PM, Zoom
A Genealogy Smorgasbord

Three topics will be discussed at the March 22 meeting of the Genealogy Interest Group (GIG).  

• GIG's new Program Committee — Meet the members and learn about  their perspectives and interests in genealogy. Give them your subject  matter preferences for future GIG meetings.  

• Genealogy Cultural Skills “25 Pins in 2025 Challenge” — Joel Myklebust,  Alexis Steen, and Christine Meloni will review the process and the required deliverables. See how quickly you can earn a pin! Rick Nelson will describe the option for a  Genealogy Mentor pin.  

• Easy mapping of GIG emigrating ancestors' locations — Interest is growing. Let's learn how we can  share where our ancestors came from in Norway (by parish at least) and consider mapping where  they settled in the US! Software demonstration by Jared Rowe/Mapline.com.  

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To join the GIG mailing list and receive Zoom links, email genealogy@NorwayDC.org.  

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Are you interested in Norway Literature, History, Folklore, Genealogy, Food, or Language? Do you want to connect to your roots, study the Viking age or the Norwegian Resistance in WWII, or discuss the latest in Norwegian culture?
The Sons of Norway members in the nation's capital, representing a diversity of background and nationality, share an interest in Norwegian and Scandinavian Culture. We trust that all ages will find something of interest -- in our web site and in our lodge. We have almost 400 members. Most are from the local area of DC, Maryland, and Virginia, but we also have members from another 16 states as well as Norway, Canada, and Great Britain.

For information on membership, contact Jeff Jorgenson  at Jas_jorgenson@yahoo.com. 

To join the Washington Lodge click the "Join Our Lodge" button under the Picture at the top of this page. 

For other information, contact Dave Brown President@norwaydc.org .

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Cultural Skills

This fall the lodge is running a Cooking Pin Challenge.  Photograph the Norwegian treats and main dishes you cook this fall, and let’s see how many lodge members can earn a first, second, or third cultural skills pin before the end of the year!  Email culturalskills@norwaydc.org to find out more about the Cultural Skills program.