Norwegian National League
The Norwegian National League is the place to
celebrate Norwegian American traditions and connect with
Scandinavian events in the Chicagoland area. We
are the “umbrella” organization for many of the area’s
Norwegian-American organizations and sponsor scholarships and three
events during the year (Syttende Mai banquet and parade, a Leif Erikson celebration, and
Christmas Around the
World.
Check our calendars for upcoming member
& special events.
***SOME
HIGHLIGHTS***
Always check the calendar of member
events and our calendar of a broader range of Scandinavian
events and activities, but we thought we'd highlight
some upcoming events.
Posted January 23, 2021
FREE WEBINAR - "Travel in a post-COVID world".
Episode 1 - Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:00 - 7:30PM
Getting tired of staying at home too much during this crazy corona virus?
Looking for something interesting to do from home that is connected to Norway?
Dreaming of fjords and forests after a year of social distance?
A FREE webinar sponsored by Norway House in Minneapolis might just help.
Over the course of these travelogues, Bourton Overseas will discuss travel in a post-COVID world, different travel styles, travel in Norway, and the easiest way to combine other Nordic countries with travel to Norway.
Part 1 January 28 | Getting Around in Norway.
Part 2: February 25 | How to pair Norway with travel to other Nordic countries.
Part 3: March 25 | Travel Post-COVID.
Experienced Borton travel staff will discuss different travel styles, the ins-and-outs and must-sees of Norway, and ways to craft a vacation throughout the rest of the Nordics. Skjold Lodge has posted the details at their web site. Click/Tap on the "Learn More" symbol for more details.
Posted January 15, 2021
January 31 2021
2021 116th Norge Annual Winter Ski
Jump Tournament
January 31st, 2021
Noon – 4:00PM
Gates Open At 11:00AM
Featuring
- K70 Junior National Qualifier
- Long Standing Jump
- Great Food and Beverage
- Fun for the Whole Family
Masks are required. Please bring your own mask.
Social distancing is required.
Limited Ticket Availability
Posted January 7, 2021
2021 SCHOLARSHIP FORMS NOW AVAILABLE!
To
encourage the study of Norwegian heritage the Norwegian
National League has developed and administers a
scholarship program open to children of Norwegian
descent in grades 1-12. The students research and write
a paper on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage”
(see the Scholarship Writing Guide for guidance).
The younger grades will submit a drawing on a Norwegian
topic.Photo attribution: Creative commons CCO / Pixabay.com
Entry deadline is March 1, 2021
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Grades 1 through 4 -- original drawing - $25.00 cash award
Grades 5 through 6 -- 300-word essay - $50.00 cash award
Grades 7 through 8 -- 300-word essay - $50.00 cash award
Grades 9 through 11 -- 300-word essay - $100.00 cash award
College-bound High School Senior -- 500-word essay - $1,000 Scholarship
Visit our scholarship page for all the details and the application forms.
Coronavirus
disease (COVID-19): Many meetings and events
are being cancelled. We will post the details
here as we learn more.SUPPORT THE NORWEGIAN NATIONAL LEAGUE!
It's
now even easier with the ability to use your Paypal
account or popular credit cards. The details are on our
"About Us" page.
Photo attribution: Paypal
If you
have any questions...