OUR MEMBERS


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Our member organizations represent a broad range of Norwegian-American organizations from Chicagoland and surrounding area. Their participation and support make the League's events possible.

A list of member organizations and their events are included below.

Member Organizations

Business and Civic

Norcham Chicago - non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of economic and cultural relations, trade and investments between the United States and Norwaytrade promotion & networking

Choral
Grieg Ladies Singing Society - GLSS, women's chorus
Normennenes Singing Society NSS, men's chorus

Church - Minnekirken
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church - weekly services

Folk Artists
Illinois Norsk Rosemaling Association classes & competition

Folk Dancers
Leikarringen "Heimhug" Scandinavian folk dancing group

Fraternal
SONS OF NORWAY area lodges - promote Norwegian traditions and fraternal fellowship
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge

Museum
Norsk Museum Norwegian American collections

Retirement Homes
Norwood Crossing Chicago

Sports
Norge Ski Club training and jumping programs for children and adults

Other
Norwegian Slooper Society descendants of the Sloopers
Torske Klub fellowship, food and entertainment
Royal Norwegian Consulate, Honorary Consul



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Member Events

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RECURRING EVENTS

FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIP
528 East Side Drive
Good Templar Park, Geneva, Illinois
Docent led tours Spring through Fall
 Check their website for the latest details.
Adults (18+) $7.00, teens (12-17) $7.00, children (12 and under) free
Noon – 4:00PM
Docent led tours begin every 30 minutes where they tell you all about this “one of a kind” ship. 


MINNEKIRKEN

 Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
2608 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Worship Services Sundays 11AM
Learn more HERE
Services every Sunday in person. Coffee hour after the service - we look forward to seeing you there.
 
NORSK MUSEUM

 3656 E. 2631st Rd. Sheridan, Illinois
Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm All SUMMER THROUGH September
Housed in the oldest Norwegian Lutheran church in America, the church is located directly behind the Norway Store on highway 71, 9 miles northeast of Ottawa, IL. Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, June through September, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, but the museum is maintained from donations. Learn more HERE

SONS OF NORWAY - MONTHLY LODGE MEETINGS and events

 Each lodge has a different day and time - visit their individual websites for the latest details of meetings and events.
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge

CHICAGO TORSKE KLUB - MONTHLY MEETINGS

(2nd Saturday September-May)
Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois
The men of the klub join together to enjoy a guest speaker, a traditionally prepared codfish dinner, and a shot of Linie aquavit,
 


EVENTS BY MONTH

 JANUARY
 01/25-26/2025, Saturday/Sunday
120th Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament
Saturday 1/25 11AM – 4:00PM  –  Gates Open at 10:30 AM
Sunday 1/26     Noon – 4:00PM  –   Gates Open At 11:00 AM
https://norgeskiclub.org/

FEBRUARY

MARCH



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MAY

05/??/2025
 2025 Syttende Mai activities.
Permit for the parade on May 18th has been submitted with the Park Ridge City Hall.  Pre-parade festivities will start in the park at 12:00 noon.
05/??/2025
 2025 Syttende Mai Luncheon.
Location: Old Orchard Country Club
Time: Noon
Nice venue with lots of windows, a private bar and ample parking.  All on the ground floor.
Final number of attendees must be submitted 2 weeks in advance
MORE DETAILS LATER.

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SEPTEMBER

09/07/2025
44th Annual Scandinavian Day Festival
Sunday, September 7, 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$15.00 per person
Children 12 and under free!
Morning Church Service at 10:00 AM,
Opening Ceremony and Welcome 11:10 AM
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177 www.vasaparkil.com www.scandinaviandayil.com 847-695-6720
The Scandinavian Day Festival celebrates both traditional and modern music. ''

OCTOBER

LEIKARRINGEN will celebrate their 100th anniversary in October. Stay tuned for time and place.

SLOOPERS: 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Sloopers who founded the first permanent Norwegian immigrant settlement in the US.  A multiple day celebration is in the planning for the first weekend in October 2025 in Norway, IL area.

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