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

Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce - trade 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
Elvesund Lodge
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge

Museum
Norsk Museum Norwegian American collections

Retirement Homes
Bethesda Home Chicago
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 $5.00, teens $3.00, 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.  Learn more HERE


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.
Elvesund Lodge
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
 

FEBRUARY
118th Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament
Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12
Noon – 4:00PM
Gates Open At 11:00AM.

MARCH

March 12, 2023, Sunday 2:30PM
SKJOLD LODGE PRESENTS THE STOUGHTON NORWEGIAN DANCERS
Bring your family, bring your friends. Tell everyone you know about this performance!

The dancers have performed for millions of people. They have toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Norway and have been in several national folk festivals. Each spring takes the Dancers to a different part of the country.  The group has made 5 tours to Norway.  In 1968 they were asked to dance for King Olaf of Norway when he visited Madison, Wisconsin. 

03/26/2023, Sunday, 11:00AM
CANTUS - TRONDHEIM NORWAY'S AWARD WINNING WOMEN'S CHOIR PERFORMS AT THE 11 AM WORSHIP SERVICE.
MINNEKIRKEN - Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
2608 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Learn more on our Special Events Page.

03/26/2023, Sunday, 1:00PM
MINNEKIRKEN - Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
2608 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Please join us for our free concert at 1 p.m. on March 26, 2023 to hear this amazing duo perform.

Mai Sugimoto – saxophone, flute, toys
Mabel Kwan – piano Duo Performance: Mai Sugimoto (saxophone) and Mabel Kwan (piano) will improvise as a duo for this performance.
Learn more on our Special Events Page.
NACC EVENT AT ØRKENOY RESTAURANT
03/23/2023, Thursday, 6:30PM
Join us for dinner at the Ørkenoy Restaurant. It is a creative enclave located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, operating as a brewery, cocktail bar, kitchen and synergetic haunt for local artists.

Time & Location
Mar 23, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Ørkenoy Restaurant
1757 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, Illinois

ABOUT THE EVENT
Ørkenoy is a creative enclave located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, operating as a brewery, cocktail bar, kitchen and synergetic haunt for local artists. Driven by “uncharted inspiration,” the hybrid venue, anchored within the Kimball Arts Center, is infused with Nordic influences and an eclectic, welcoming ambiance.

The co-owner of Ørkenoy, Briana Hested was interviewed in a webinar for the NACC Chicago Entrepreneur Series on 2/25/2021. Members can view the webinar under the "Membership" and then the "Member Log-in" section of the website. At the upcoming dinner, Briana will give us an update on the growth of Ørkenoy over the past two years.

The menu for the evening:
Amuse Bouche - TBD (fun surprise bite courtesy of the chef)
Warm Beet Salad - Arugula, Orange Supreme, Blakesville Creamery Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Blood Orange Vin
Atlantic Cod Fish Cake - Horseradish & Chive Cream, Smoked Trout Roe
Ribbestek (crispy pork belly) - Apple, Celeriac, Fresh Herbs - or - Mushroom Risotto w/ sorrel, Parmesan, & sweet corn.
Rum-Honey Semi freddo - Haskap Berry Preserves
Wine, beer, and soft drinks are also included.

MEMBERS:
NACC Young Professional and Student Members (under 25 y.o), $35
NACC Members, $50

NON-MEMBERS:
Non member Young Professional and Student Non-Members (under 25 y.o), $50
All other non- Members, $65

LEARN MORE AT THE NACC WEBSITE AND REGISTER <HERE>

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MAY

TBD 2023
Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce Syttende Mai Luncheon
TBD 2023
Norwegian Constitution Day Dinner
Learn more on our Banquet Page
TBD 2023
Norwegian Constitution Day Parade
Learn more on our Parade Page

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JUNE

TBD 2023
NORSK MUSEUM OPENING DAY!
 

JULY

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OCTOBER

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REMAINING 2022 EVENTS
CALENDAR WILL BE REFRESHED FOR 2023 IN DECEMBER

NOVEMBER 2022

 

11/27/2022 Minnekirken Christmas Concert
November 27, 2022, 1:00 PM (following the church service).
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, Chicago, IL, www.minnekirken-chicago.org

DECEMBER 2022

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