Leif Erikson Hall

11/07/2024

A julebord (“Yule table”) is a traditional Scandinavian Christmas celebration that gathers family, friends and community together in the winter gloom. It’s a bright, soothing light in the long dark season and an ancient tradition that in Norway today is sometimes practiced far into the new year. We hope you’re able to join us on December 14th for our yearly julebord, which will feature live music, julegraut (rice porridge with a almond hidden inside a lucky bowl - find the almond, win a prize!), a great selection of drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and of course, Christmas songs and dancing around the Christmas tree. Everyone is welcome! Vegetarian meals available!
Get your tickets at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6470843, and make sure to note who you would like to sit with and if you have any allergies.
And be sure to follow our Instagram account for the latest updates.
Tusen takk!

10/20/2024

THE 118TH NORDIC MARKET AND BAZAAR STARTS WITH AN ONLINE AUCTION! NOW OPEN FOR BIDS! CLOSES OCTOBER 26 AT 3PM
Online auction of experiences and unique items hosted by Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 in Seattle. Get your weekend vacation plans set with a 7-day vacation in Kauai Hawaii! You can also bid on learning pickleball; vacation rental in the mountains; pontoon boat ride; special collectibles such as vintage Norwegian flags, crystal and silver, rare items such as a Bergen ski club pin, Norwegian bunad shoes, Hardanger for a Hardanger bunader, amazing artwork from Yngvar Sonnichsen (one of the mural artists for Leif Erikson Hall); an 1827 immigrant trunk, and so much more. Pick up items on Sunday, October 27 from 1PM-3PM. https://new.biddingowl.com/LeifEriksonLodgeBazaarSeattle2024

IF YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR BIDDING OWL AUCTIONS BEFORE, YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR EMAIL, BUT YOU WILL NEED TO SET UP A NEW PASSWORD FOR YOUR ACCOUNT DUE TO THE UPGRADES DONE TO BIDDING OWL! You can use your credit card, bring cash or check when you pick up your items next Sunday, October 27!

10/11/2024

It's time for lutefisk and bazaars. Check out the latest Lutefisk and bazaar lovers' list which also includes bake sales and pancake breakfasts in a four state area! Go here for a .pdf.https://www.leiferiksonlodge.org/_files/ugd/8fce36_269a00bbb4144aa7bac846a68712d30f.pdf
Enjoy!

09/29/2024

Check out the Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 online Nordic Market for one week only October 20-26! Includes 1 week stay in Kauai, 1827 immigrant trunk, framed Norwegian coat of arms, vintage Distrikt 2 membership regalia, hardanger work, pickleball lessons, golf, artwork by Norwegian/American mural/portrait artist Yngvar Sonnichsen, Farmer's Rose Porsgrund porcelain, gift certificates, Norwegian comic books, mountain cabin retreat, many Nordic antiques and collectibles, kransekake, Hadeland glass, Norwegian sweaters, large Norwegian wool flag and so much more!
Instructions to set up your own bidding number are on website along with other instructions on our opening page
https://new.biddingowl.com/LeifEriksonLodgeBazaarSeattle2024

08/13/2024

TITANIC EXHIBITION IN SEATTLE
Wednesday, August 21, at 1:30--group tour : It's another special cultural trip to a fantastic exhibition on the Titanic with Gwen Weinert. Special group rates for more than 6 people of around $30. Exhibit in the historic Maritime Building near downtown, 906 Alaskan Way, Seattle 98104. Duration: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. All ages are welcome! Wheelchair accessible. Please consult the FAQs of this experience here . Titanic. The Exhibition is far more than a display of historic items: it is a unique narrative experience, a tale of the people aboard history’s most legendary ship on its maiden and final journey. Travel back to 1912 through photographs, handwritten letters, wayward keepsakes, and other personal belongings telling countless stories about fates and heroic deeds on board. As you listen to survivor testimonies on your audio guide, you will have a chance to observe recreated interiors of natural size, witnessing the stark contrast between a lavish first-class suite and a humble third-class cabin. Past and present come together in this emotional journey, a trip through time that brings us closer to the truth of the historic Titanic. Click here for more info. Contact Gwen at: [email protected]
to make reservations for a group trip by August 12 so she can reserve at the group rate.

07/16/2024

Time to get the hall ready for fall. Join us on Saturday, July 20, from 9AM-3PM. Bring your favorite cleaning supplies! Give the hall a call so a lunch will be there for you!

05/17/2024

Check out the bunad parade featuring locals and dancers/musicians/instructors from Norsk Folkedans Stemne. Lots of fun music, too!

It's a parade of Norwegian folk costumes from each fylke in Norway! In 2020, Norway changed the number of fylker (provinces/counties) from 20 to 11. Included...

05/17/2024

Gratulerer med dagen! Hurra for Syttende Mai! See you are Leif Erikson Hall this afternoon from 1PM-4:30PM

05/06/2024

Georgetown Steam Plant Tour

There will be a cultural tour on Saturday, May 11 to the historic landmark Steam Plant which was completed in 1916 and was a state-of-the-art power generator for electricity to serve the trams of Seattle. Everything in the plant is still intact.
The building itself is an architectural treasure, built of concrete in neoclassical style.
Leif Erikson Lodge is booked for a 1 P:M. Tour, and we will meet at the Lodge at 11:30 a:m to carpool down. We may go out for a beer afterwards!
Please message us if you plan to join us.
https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/in-the-community/tours-recreation-and-education/georgetown-steam-plant

Dress in steam punk if you want to get into the theme!

Explore one of the first steam turbines from the era of early electrification.

03/26/2024

GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN BY FRIDAY!

LEL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 29!
Our scholarships are available at https://www.leiferiksonlodge.org/scholarships Each year the applications are reviewed and updates are made. Remember to share, share, share with family and friends. We look forward to hearing from you before March 29! All documents must be in the office, which closes at 2PM, including recommendations by then except for the Instructor/Counselor Grant due on May 31.

Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway, Educational Foundation announces the following 2024 scholarships.  All completed applications, supporting documents, and recommendations must be received by March 29, 2024* to the Leif Erikson Hall office.  Applications are available in the Leif Erikson H...

03/22/2024

Tastes of Norway, March 23, from 9:30-3PM! Hope to see you there!

03/01/2024

The History of 'APRONS'
I don't think our kids know what an apron is. The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few. It was also because it was easier to wash aprons than dresses and aprons used less material. But along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and ...on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids..
And when the weather was cold, Grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men folk knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.
Send this to those who would know (and love) the story about Grandma's aprons.
REMEMBER:
Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw.
They would go crazy now trying to figure out how many germs were on that apron.
I don't think I ever caught anything from an apron - but love...❤
Also read more stories and rare photos : besrilankan.com/vintage-photos-of-the-old-school-lumberjacks-who-fell-giant-trees-with-axes-1890-1935/

01/08/2024

The Crab Feed is going to be SO MUCH FUN!! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Be sure to get your tickets sooner than later - it's $60 for one adult, $30 for your student or $440 for your whole table.

Tickets are available by mailing your check (with self addressed envelope) to LEL Educational Foundation - Leif Erikson Hall 2245 NW 57th Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

OR to buy online visit https://brownpapertickets.com/event/6159863

See you on Saturday January 27th!