2018 Newsletters

The Valheim Lodge newsletter highlights several upcoming events for 2018, including monthly meetings featuring speakers like Miranda Moen (Jan 6) and Tim Kindseth (Feb 10), all held at the Giants of the Earth Heritage Center. Other notable events include the Highland Voices musical program (March 10), the Barnelopet children's ski/walk event (Feb 3), and various themed programs throughout the year. The newsletter also announces the need for volunteers for the 2018 officer elections and mentions the opportunity to send a delegate to the District One Convention in June.

March's monthly meeting featured the returning Highland Voices, while April's gathering included a program by Glenn Borreson and an evening meeting at the Legion. The annual Flatbread Day is scheduled for April 21st, and members are encouraged to submit recipes for the upcoming Learn, Laugh, Eat! booklet by April 12th.

This newsletter highlights several upcoming Norwegian celebrations. Key events include a Syttende Mai Royalty Tea on May 12, the annual Syttende Mai celebration with a bake sale and parade on May 19, and a May Monthly Meeting on May 10. Additionally, the newsletter congratulates member Lee Grippen on receiving the Order of St. Olav medal.

The lodge highlights the upcoming Decorah's Nordic Fest from July 26-28 and the Norsk Høstfest from September 26-29. They also announce the Matlyst Monthly meeting featuring meatballs in gjetost sauce.

The next regular lodge meeting is Thursday, September 13, featuring a program on Norwegian folk art, and the following Thursday, October 11, will focus on growing up in Norway. Don't miss the upcoming Kaffe Fest on Saturday, October 6, where members can donate goods for a coffee and baked goods event, and the genealogy workshop sponsored by Decorah Genealogy Association on Saturday, September 22.

December Christmas Party and BAKE SALE will be held on Thursday, December 13th at the Heritage Center. The Norwegian Bake Sale occurs the following Saturday, December 15th, at the same location and is the lodge's main fundraiser. Additionally, the Luren Singers will present their Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9th at Trinity Lutheran Church.