OUR MEMBERS


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Our member organizations represent a broad range of Norwegian-American organizations from Chicagoland and surrounding area. Their participation and support make the League's events possible.

A list of member organizations and their events are included below.

Member Organizations

Business and Civic

Norcham Chicago - non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of economic and cultural relations, trade and investments between the United States and Norwaytrade promotion & networking

Choral
Grieg Ladies Singing Society - GLSS, women's chorus
Normennenes Singing Society NSS, men's chorus

Church - Minnekirken
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church - weekly services

Folk Artists
Illinois Norsk Rosemaling Association classes & competition

Folk Dancers
Leikarringen "Heimhug" Scandinavian folk dancing group

Fraternal
SONS OF NORWAY area lodges - promote Norwegian traditions and fraternal fellowship
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge

Museum
Norsk Museum Norwegian American collections

Retirement Homes
Norwood Crossing Chicago

Sports
Norge Ski Club training and jumping programs for children and adults

Other
Norwegian Slooper Society descendants of the Sloopers
Torske Klub fellowship, food and entertainment
Royal Norwegian Consulate, Honorary Consul




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Member Events

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RECURRING EVENTS

FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIP

528 East Side Drive
Good Templar Park, Geneva, Illinois
Docent led tours Spring through Fall
 
Check their website for the latest details.
Adults (18+) $7.00, teens (12-17) $7.00, children (12 and under) free
Noon – 4:00PM
Docent led tours begin every 30 minutes where they tell you all about this “one of a kind” ship. 


MINNEKIRKEN

 Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church

2608 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Worship Services Sundays 11AM

Learn more HERE
Services every Sunday in person. Coffee hour after the service - we look forward to seeing you there.

 

NORSK MUSEUM

3656 E. 2631st Rd. Sheridan, Illinois
Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm All SUMMER THROUGH September
Housed in the oldest Norwegian Lutheran church in America, the church is located directly behind the Norway Store on highway 71, 9 miles northeast of Ottawa, IL. Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, June through September, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, but the museum is maintained from donations. Learn more HERE

SONS OF NORWAY - MONTHLY LODGE MEETINGS and events

Each lodge has a different day and time - visit their individual websites for the latest details of meetings and events.
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge

CHICAGO TORSKE KLUB - MONTHLY MEETINGS

(2nd Saturday September-May)

Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois
The men of the klub join together to enjoy a guest speaker, a traditionally prepared codfish dinner, and a shot of Linie aquavit,
 


EVENTS BY MONTH

 JANUARY
 
01/27-28/2024, Sunday, 1:30PM -  4:30PM
119th Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament
Saturday 11AM – 4:00PM  –  Gates Open at 10:30 AM
 and Sunday, February 28
Sunday Noon – 4:00PM  –   Gates Open At 11 AM
https://norgeskiclub.org/


FEBRUARY


MARCH

03/13/2024,Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIP
GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION
The Viking Era: A Thousand Year Heritage of Discovery and Engagement.

As part of the library's Freya exhibit programming, join Professor Charles Peterson for a short history of the Viking Era, and hear selected texts from the Viking Sagas. The sagas describe the Viking experience at L'anse Aux Meadows, the first European settlement in North America.  The Viking appreciation of poetry will be also be illustrated, and he will discuss examples of modern day Viking spirit.


APRIL

04/06/2024
MINNEKIRKEN RUMMAGE SALE

April 6, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm
The church will be having a rummage sale to raise money for the roof repairs.
More details later

04/14/2024, Sunday, 3:00 PM
(Rehearsal at 2:00 PM, Program starts at 3:00 PM)
NORMENNENES SINGING SOCIETY
40th Annual Festival of Song
ESTONIAN HOUSE
14700 Estonian Lane
Riverwoods, Illinois

Admission free
There will be 4 choruses/choirs including Normennenes performing.  The doors open at 2:00 with the concert beginning at 3:00.  A light buffet of sandwiches and desserts along with coffee will be served after the program.  A cash bar is available as well before and after the program.  <Click/Tap on "Learn More" to view the festival flyer>.
Look for red, white, and blue balloons at the entrance!


MAY 2024

05/18/2024
 2024 Syttende Mai activities.


05/18/2024
 2024 Syttende Mai Luncheon.



05/18/2024
May Viking Ship Open Day
May 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Come see the Chicago 1893 World's Fair Viking Ship! 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Good Templar Park in Geneva, IL! Docent led tours of the Viking ship begin approximately every 15 minutes, with our last at 3:45 pm.  Our volunteer docents will tell you all about this "one of a kind" ship.

05/19/2024
Syttende Mai Parade and Park festivities:
Sunday, May 19 from 11am - 3pm rain or shine


JUNE


JULY


AUGUST


SEPTEMBER

09/08/2024
44th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival
Sunday, September 08 2024
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$15.00 per person
Children 12 and under free!
Morning Church Service at 10:00 AM,
Opening Ceremony and Welcome 11:10 AM
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 www.vasaparkil.com www.scandinaviandayil.com 847-695-6720
The Scandinavian Day Festival celebrates both traditional and modern music. '


OCTOBER


NOVEMBER 

31ST ANNUAL - SKJOLD LODGE HERITAGE FEST
November 9, 2024
Saturday 11:00AM to 3:00PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
630 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, Illinois
Main Level – The Gathering Space

LOTS OF FUN THINGS TO SEE AND DO!
Demonstrations and displays, Children's activities, Music, Dancing,  Crafts for sale, Bake sale table and lots more!

Learn more at their Heritage Fest Page


DECEMBER


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