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111 N.E. 11th, Portland, OR 97232
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CULTURAL HERITAGE AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS

Get in touch with your inner Scandinavian!
NORWEGIAN LITERATURE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP* @ 2PM
The 2nd Saturday book discussion group is gathered around the table in the beautiful Grieg Lodge Library to discuss a variety of classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction works by Norwegians & Norwegian Americans. You can enjoy and participate in the conversation even if you haven't read the book. Take a seat! Coffee's on! Remember, you can now search the Grieg Lodge Library catalog online at www.gllib.org

MUSIC EVENTS & PROGRAMS
From Norwegian choral singing and classical concerts to folk music and the latest Norwegian jazz, Grieg Lodge has a long, rich history of music events and programs. Recent shows have included concert pianist Knut Erik Jensen, the Norwegian folkdance troupe Leikarringen BUL Kongsberg, and the 35-member accordion band Lindesness Trekkspillklub. If you like to sing, join our Norwegian chorus. We’re practicing for our Centennial celebration in 2010.

LEFSE MAKERS ROLL! MONDAYS (September through November) - 9:00 am-Noon
Beginning in September, it's lefse season at the Lodge. More rollers always welcome. If you've got a drop of Nordic blood in you, lefse making is considered an essential skill. So don your apron and join the crew. We're rolling every week toward the holidays - and the lutefisk dinner! There's nothing like fresh hot lefse.

REEL NORDIC FILM SERIES – 2ND TUESDAY (September to June)
Explore the rich heritage of contemporary and classic Scandinavian film making (also Scandinavian film artists and themes) at our monthly screening. Oslo Lounge opens at 6pm, soup's on ($2) at 6:30, film starts at 7:00pm (shown in original language with subtitles). Admission is free.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR REEL NORDIC FILM FESTIVAL ALL DAY FIRST SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER.

HERITAGE ARTS & CRAFTS*
On a periodic basis, Grieg Lodge offers classes and workshops in a variety of traditional Nordic handcrafts including Hardanger needlework, knitting, weaving, bunad making, rosemaling (decorative painting), iron-work and more. Classes are taught by skilled and award-winning instructors in a supportive, hands-on setting. Please contact the lodge for information on current classes. 503-236-3401.

GENEALOGY EXPLORERS* – 2nd WEDNESDAY @ 3:00 pm in the Library
Unearth one of the most fascinating tales of all – your family history! Our experts and Scandinavian-focused reference materials will help you discover your past, and maybe shed a little light on who you are today. Lodge members can work their way through the Sons of Norway Cultural Skills program on Genealogy (and earn a medal!), or work on individual projects. All welcome! Bring your laptop or use our computers. Wi-Fi available. Contact genewborg@comcast.net for more info.

LADIES SOCIAL CLUB – 4TH THURSDAY @ 11:30AM
Grieg Lodge Ladies Social Club meets monthly for luncheon and a brief business meeting. A variety of social and cultural events and activities (including lefse making!) are part of the LSC tradition. All women who are members of Grieg Lodge are automatically members of LSC, the oldest and most respected club of the lodge.

CARDS & GAMES - WEEKLY
Sharpen up! The bridge, pinochle and board game groups invite you to test your chops - or learn some. Bridge and board game players meet every Wednesday beginning at 6:30pm. Pinochle fans play on Tuesdays at noon.

NORDIC NOW! CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP – 3rd TUESDAY
Explore the hot topics of the day in the Scandinavian nations, including politics, economy, energy, popular culture, immigration, work & family issues, generational changes and more. The subjects are wide open, the participants include native and non-native Scandinavians (and other interested individuals). Join us in the Oslo Lounge at 5:30pm. Coffee's on! For more info and current meeting schedule call 503-236-3401. Members & guests welcome.

*Lodge members can earn sports and cultural skills medals for these activities!