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Regular
users of Norse Hall
Hiking
Vikings
Leikarringen
Portland Swing
Susan Molitor Ballroom Dancing
Culture
Club
Ladies Social Club
Language Classes
Vital Vikings
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ABOUT SONS OF NORWAY
Founded in 1895, Sons of Norway
is an international, non-profit fraternal
organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the culture and heritage
of Norway and other Nordic countries. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sons
of Norway has over 63,000 members living primarily in the U.S., Canada and
Norway.
Programs include travel, sports, cultural festivals, heritage craft, dance
and cooking classes, scholarships, language instruction, insurance, and a
variety of community-based and international charitable activities. www.sofn.com
Portland-based Sons of Norway Grieg Lodge was founded in 1910 and built its
home, Norse Hall in 1928. As an all-volunteer, non-profit organization with
600 members Grieg Lodge is active in the community in many ways. The Lodge
currently offers two yearly college scholarships, support for youth camps,
cancer patient aid, and annual financial contributions to a variety of charitable
groups. Ongoing cultural activities include a traditional dance program that
has operated since 1935, craft and language classes, and a newly restored
library which houses one of the largest collections of Norwegian language
books in the Northwest.
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