If you need a reminder of your Nordic roots, you’ll have a couple opportunities this fall, with the annual Ski for Light fundraiser and 112th Leif Erikson bazaar in the coming weeks. Ski for Light is a dinner to raise money for cross-country skiing instruction for the visually and mobility impaired, happening on Saturday, Sept. […]
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Annual wild salmon dinner and Norwegian folk dancing is on Wednesday
One of the best Scandinavian events of the year is happening on Wednesday, with a night of wild salmon and traditional Norwegian dancing and music at the Leif Erikson Lodge in Ballard. The dinner buffet starts at 6pm, with a 7:30pm dance performance by Tom Sears and Zena Corcoran, accompanied by dancers of Nordahl Grieg Leikarring […]
Help the Leif Erikson Lodge find photos of past lodge presidents
Historians from the Leif Erikson Lodge are on the hunt for photos of past presidents of the club. The lodge just celebrated their 114th anniversary this year – it was formed on May 13, 1903 – and they’re asking locals to help locate photos of some of the missing past presidents. Here is the list […]
Syttende Mai parade to take over Ballard tomorrow
It’s that time of year again when the streets of Ballard get painted red, white and blue for the annual Syttende Mai (May 17), Norway’s Constitution Day festival and parade. This year’s celebrations will include a variety of events for the whole family to participate in. Check out the schedule below: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
Leif to Leif and Taste of Norway set for this weekend
The annual Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run/Walk and the Taste of Norway event is set for this Saturday, March 19. Starting from 9 a.m., participants will race from Leif Erikson Lodge to the statue of Leif Erikson at Shilshole Marina while raising funds for both the lodge and Ballard Senior Center. Cost for registration […]
109th Leif Erikson Bazaar set for this weekend
This weekend marks the 109th year of the Leif Erikson Bazaar at Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St). Locals are welcome to join in the festivities this Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event goers can have some family fun while enjoying a plethora […]
Leif Erikson Lodge announces 2015 scholarships
The Leif Erikson Lodge Educational Foundation has announced several scholarship opportunities for local youth for 2015. For more detailed information about each scholarship check out the scholarship website. Applications are available online or by visiting the Lodge’s office at 2245 NW 57th St. The following scholarships are being offered in 2015: Camp Trollhaugen Endowed LEL Scholarship […]
Locals to race in Leif to Leif Fun Run/Walk this month
The annual Leif to Leif 5k Fun Run/Walk is set for Saturday, March 21, starting at 9 a.m. Participants will race from Leif Erikson Lodge to the statue of Leif Erikson on Shilshole Ave NW while raising funds for both the lodge and Ballard Senior Center. Cost for registration is $10 for adults and $5 […]
108th Leif Erikson Bazaar set for this weekend
This weekend marks the 108th year of the Leif Erikson Bazaar at Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St). Locals are welcome to join in the festivities this Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Sunday, October 19, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event goers can have some family fun while enjoying a plethora […]
Big celebration for Leif Erikson Lodge
It was 25 years ago that the Leif Erikson Lodge was built in Ballard. On Saturday, November 1, 1986, Leif Erikson Lodge celebrated its new location with a banquet and dance. This past Saturday, about 125 people came together to celebrate the lodge’s 25-year history with another banquet and dance. Erling Berg and his wife […]
Leif Erikson Lodge celebrates 25 years
The Leif Erikson Lodge in Ballard is celebrating 25 years on October 1st with an anniversary dinner and dance at the lodge – 2245 NW 57th St. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a no-host bar, followed by a video and photos from the dedication 25 years ago. At 6:30 enjoy a dinner of slow-roasted […]
Learn Norwegian for free
The Leif Erikson Lodge (2245 NW 57th St) is offering free Norwegian classes targeted to those traveling to Norway. The six-week course starts next Monday, May 9th, ending on June 20th. There will be no class on Memorial Day. To ensure there are enough materials on hand for the first meeting, please call 206-783-1274 to […]
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