Oh Lutefisk! Oh Lutefisk! Reprinted information for Lutefisk Dinners in the Seattle Area!

2012-2013 LUTEFISK DINNERS AND BAZAARS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST as of 10/6/2012
List compiled for the Pacific Northwest Lutefisk Lovers since 2007 by Christine Anderson, member of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway, in Seattle and Embla Lodge No. 2, Daughters of Norway, in Tacoma.

Information is subject to change, send additions and corrections to cmadance@earthlink.net If you would like to add someone or be taken off the list, please reply to this email. Please send other dinners you find out about into me. Updates will be published again around October 10!

A song for you to cry, if you don’t get your lut-e-fis-key this year! Based on Rye Whiskey by Tex Ritter, Pete Seeger, and Dave Matthews adapted for the season by lutefisk list compiler!
Lute-fiskey, lute-fiskey, lute-fiskey I cry,
If I don’t get lute-fiskey, I surely will die!
If I don’t get lute-fiskey, I surely will die!

Standard lutefisk cheer:
Lutefisk, lutefisk, lefse, lefse
We are Norskies, ya sure u bet cha! or (We’re from Ballard or Petersburg or Poulsbo, etc. ya sure u bet cha!

Here is a website for the song O Lutefisk, O lutefisk: I know some people consider lutefisk a religious experience, but really? On a hymn website? http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com / Hymns_and_Carols / o_lutefisk_o_lutefisk.htm

O Lutefisk, O lutefisk (Sung to the tune of O Tannebaum by Ernst Gebhard Anschutz, 1824, Adaptation by Red Stangeland
1. O Lutefisk, O Lutefisk, how fragrant your aroma,
O Lutefisk, O Lutefisk, you put me in a coma.
You smell so strong, you look like glue,
You taste just like an overshoe,
But lutefisk, come Saturday,
I tink I eat you anyvay

2. O Lutefisk, O lutefisk, I put you in the doorvay.
I wanted you to ripen up just like they do in Norvay.
A dog came by and sprinkled you.
I hit him with my overshoe.
O lutefisk, now I suppose
I'll eat you while I hold my nose.

3. O Lutefisk, O lutefisk, how well I do remember.
On Christmas Eve how we'd receive our big treat of December.
It wasn't turkey or fried ham.
It wasn't even pickled Spam.
My mother knew there was no risk
In serving buttered lutefisk.

4. O Lutefisk, O lutefisk, now everyone discovers
That lutefisk and lefse make Norvegians better lovers.
Now all the world can have a ball.
You're better than that Geritol.
O lutefisk, with brennevin [Norwegian brandy]
You make me feel like Errol Flynn.

5. O Lutefisk, O lutefisk, you have a special flavor.
O Lutefisk, O lutefisk, all good Norvegians savor.
That slimy slab we know so well
Identified by ghastly smell.
O Lutefisk, O lutefisk,
Our loyalty won't waver.

Here is some info on stockfish and lutefisk. Just copy the address and put it into your search field! http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Stockfish
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Lutefisk http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/4443/is-stockfish-becoming-trendy
Lutefisk -Lutefisk Facts -Fun Lutefisk Jokes -and the Lutefisk Song can be found at:
http://www.squidoo.com/lutefisk

Lutefisk and festivals 2012
TODAY Sunday, October 7, 3PM Social Hour/4PM dinner: Torsk Dinner hosted by Bothell Lodge 2-106 followed by short program on Trollhaugen. Dinner tickets $20. Proceeds support Trollhaugen For advanced tickets call Chris Hicks (425) 672-0194 or hicks1015@msn.com at Sons of Norway Hall, 23904 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell WA 98021

Saturday, October 13, 2012. 10 AM to 4 PM: Nordic Festival by Embla Lodge No. 2, Daughters of Norway, at our new location Edgemont Junior High School, 2300 110th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA. The only Nordic/Scandinavian Festival this fall in the South Puget Sound. Many vendors of traditional Nordic arts, crafts, baked goods, music, antiques and artifacts. Meatballs, potatoes, gravy, lingonberries, pea soup and rolls, coffee, water, will be available for purchase in the cafeteria. $1 admission includes 1 (one) drawing ticket for items donated by vendors. For more info contact 253.677.7700 or mfairch@citysounds.biz

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10AM-4PM: 16th Annual Scandinavian Bazaar at Bernt Balchen Lodge 2-046, Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood St, Anchorage, AK 99518. Please join us for a cultural experience! There will be demonstrations for rosemaling and amazing food including the popular lefse, krumkake and waffles for sale. The kitchen will be serving the best lunch in town. Delicious traditional soups and open faced sandwiches. The bake sale table features lefse and a huge variety of homemade cookies, cakes and breads. The silent auction will have many Scandinavian/Nordic items and more. Vendor tables will feature: Jewelry, knives, artwork, blankets, woodcarvings, rosemaling, table linens, knitted hats, scarves, clothing, sweaters, Christmas decorations, books, silk florals, jams, soaps, tie dyes, beadwork, Children's furniture, and much more! Call the Viking Hall at 907.349.1613 for more info.

Saturday-Sunday, October 20-21, 10AM-6PM/11AM-5PM: Our 106th bazaar at Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway, 2245 NW 57th Street, Ballard/Seattle WA 98107. Have some family fun while enjoying Nordic food from our tastefully designed sandwiches to the delicate krumkake cone and the hearty ertesuppe/peasoup, lapskaus/lamb stew, and rommegraut, a silky sour cream porridge; Norwegian desserts in our Bakeri/Bakery; handicrafts from our Norna ladies; kids games and Karnival Korner from 10AM-2PM (Saturday) and 11AM-2PM (Sunday); lots of raffles; gently loved previously owned items at our Ditt og Datt booth; find a good book at our Book Nook; good strong Norwegian coffee; and try out our new beer loft open from 3PM to closing! Learn about the Sons of Norway, too. Win a $1000 travel voucher for a flight aboard IcelandAir, $600 cash, or $200 gift certificate for Scandinavian Specialties in Ballard plus $100 cash. Our vendors include: Desiree of Sweden, with her gifts from Scandinavia; Judy’s Painted Treasures with Norwegian rose painting called rosemaling; Runecraft with silver, pewter, bronze, brass, stainless steel rings, earrings, clasps, pendants, chains, bracelets, and buttons; Emerald Medusa modern custom handwoven beaded jewelry made in an ancient technique in stone, silver, and gold with aScandinavian twist; and others! Velkommen! For more info: www.leiferiksonlodge.com or 206.783-1274

Saturday, October 20, 2012, 11:40AM to 5:00 PM with seatings every 20 minutes: 100th Annual lutefisk dinner at the Christian Center (corner of 4th and Hostmark), First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo, 18920 4th Avenue NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Price: Adults are $23, Children under 12 are $5. Family Style, all you can eat. Lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, lefse, salad, krumkake & sherbet. Live entertainment throughout the day. Lefse & pickled herring for sale. Order tickets by mail using order form until October 10. Parking available for seniors & handicapped. Order form can also be downloaded off website: www.poulsbo-lutefisk.com or send to Lutefisk Dinner Tickets: c/o First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE, P.O. Box 825, Poulsbo, WA 98370. For information call: (360) 779-2622 . Info provided by Margene Smaaladen. http://www.poulsbo-lutefisk.com/

Saturday, October 20, 2012, 11AM-2PM: Grays Harbor Lodge 2-004 annual Scandinavian Bazaar and Luncheon. Craft vendors and a bake sale. Lunch will be served cafeteria style: smorbrod, hot soup and dessert. Priced individually so you can have as many items you want. Thank you, Kim Worsham, editor. For more info call 360-533-2827

Saturday, October 20, 2012, 10AM -4PM: "Taste of Scandinavia" festival hosted by Sol-Land Lodge 2-086 at Kennewick First Lutheran Church. The day will be full of demonstrators such as weaving, dancing, carving, viking sword fighting and knitting. We will also have vendors with Scandinavian crafts and books and novelties for sale. Although there won't be any lutefisk, we will have wide a selection of open-faced sandwiches, pea soup, Scandinavian cookies and baked goods and lots of coffee. Admission is free. For more info www.sol-land.org/nordicfest

Sunday, October 21, 2012, 11AM-4PM: Lutefisk Dinner and Bazaar at Norden 2-002 in Tacoma at Normanna Hall, 1106 S. 15th St, Tacoma, WA. Dinner includes lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, lefse and all the trimmings. Open seating with tickets at the door, reservations not required. Adults: $20.00, Ages 7-12: $10.00, 6 & under: Free. Also visit our bazaar with lefse making demonstration and sales, Scandinavian cookies, pastry, and gifts. Submitted by Cliff Magnussen, cmjcmag1@comcast.net

Sunday, October 21, 2012, 12 Noon-5PM: Normanna Lodge 2-003 Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner in Everett with boiled potatoes, lefse, peas & carrots, coleslaw, and dessert. Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes, Everett, WA 98201. Adults are $20; children ages 6-12 are $5, and children 5 and younger are free! For more info call the lodge number at 425.252.0291

Saturday, October 27, 2012, 1PM-5PM: Vesterdalen Lodge 2-131 annual Lutefisk and Meatball
Dinner in Auburn. Dinner will be served at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4th and H Streets NE, Auburn, WA. Tickets are $20 each for 12 and over, $8 for 5-11 years of age, and those under 5 are free. Lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, coleslaw and dessert. Send a check made out to Vesterdalen Lodge 2-131 for the number of tickets you need along with a stamped, self addressed envelope to Dotty Erickson, 24322-117th Avenue SE, Kent WA 98030-5096. All tickets must be purchased in advance, tickets are NOT sold at the door.

CANCELLED! Sunday, October 28, 2012, 11AM-4PM: 60th Stanwood Lions Club Lutefisk Dinner at the Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. Lutefisk and accompanying dishes. $20 per person, $7 for 7-12 years old, Free for children under 7. All you can eat -family style. For additional information contact chairman Jim Lund, 360-629-3604 . For more information: info@stanwoodchamber.org

Saturday, November 3, 2012, TIME TBD (last year 5PM-7PM): Odin Lodge 2-041 in Yakima, WA, is having its 32nd annual Lutefisk Dinner. It will be at Holy Family Church, 5315 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA. Prices are: $17.00 for adults and $8.00 for kids under the age of 12. Menu includes lutefisk, meatballs, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, lefse, and traditional desserts such as fruit soup, rommegraut, and cookies. Tickets available at the Deep Sea Deli or head of time from members. Questions? Call 509-452-9790 , 509-966-1583 or 509-965-3947 . Info submitted by Donna Gilbery.

Saturday, November 3, 2012, 9AM-3PM: Bothell Lodge 2-106 Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Luncheon. Free parking. Sons of Norway Hall, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98021. For more info call the lodge number at 425.485.9085 or check out Bothell’s website www.bothellsonsofnorway.org

Saturday-Sunday, November 3-4, 2012, (Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 8 an to 4pm): Swedish Cultural Center’s Annual Scandinavian Holiday Bazaar. Lots of vendors including "great finds" and antiques, plus traditional vendors and crafts. Delicious Swedish food: meatballs on Saturday, pancakes on Sunday. Donation admission $1. 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA. Info 206-283-1090

Saturday, November 3, 2012, 10AM-4PM: Thirteenth Annual Scandinavian Fair Scandinavian Bakery, Caf?' with lunch available all day, Nordic Gifts and Crafts, Entertainment, Hourly Prize Drawing at Hampton Inn's Fox Hall, 3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham, WA. Take I-5 Exit 258 then west on Bakerview. Admission $1.00, age 12 and under free. Sponsored by Daughters of Norway , Nellie Gerdrum Lodge No. 41. It is recommended that guests arrive early to get the best selection of bakery goods, that includes lefse, Scandinavian holiday breads, cookies, cakes, and kransekake. Some people come the day before the Fair, and stay at the Hampton Inn in order to be there early! For more info contact: 360-592-4065 . Submitted by Ellen Hinds, Fair chair

Sunday, November 4, 2012, 11:30AM-4PM: Bremerton’s Oslo Lodge 2-035 Authentic all-you-can-eat-Norwegian Lutefisk with white sauce and butter, meatballs with gravy, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, lefse, beverages and dessert. Adults $22.00; ages 6-12, $6.00. Cash & Checks only. Reservations not required. Oslo Ladies Club Bazaar, specializing in Scandinavian Cookies & Baked Goods, held in our Fireside Room. Handicapped access & lots of parking at Olympic College Lot. Just north of Olympic College is Oslo Lodge 2-035 at 1018 18th St.,Bremerton, WA 98337. Turn off of Warren Avenue at the 17th St. traffic light. Info phone is 360-373-1503 .

Sunday, November 4, 2012, 1PM-4PM: Lutefisk and lefse at Tordenskjold Lodge 2-005, Sons of Norway, 6710 N Country Homes. Blvd, Spokane, WA 99208. Menu is lutefisk, Norwegian meatballs, potatoes, gravy, peas & carrots, risengrynsgr?t, lefse, Norwegian cream cake, Norwegian cookies (fattigmann, krumkake, sandbakkels, rosettes) Cost is $15. For reservations call 509-326-9211 . Let us know so we can order enough fish! For more info call: 509-326-9211 or sonspokane@msn.com

Saturday, November 10, 2012, 9:30AM-3:30PM: Nordic Fest hosted by Ester Moe Lodge No. 39, Daughters of Norway, at South Whidbey High School, 5675 Maxwelton Rd. Langley WA. Join Ester Moe Lodge No. 39 on beautiful Whidbey Island for the 13th Annual Nordic Fest with a whole new look! Everyone is invited to this great festival of Nordic culture with fun for the whole family. Discover mouth-watering food in the Norsk Kafe, tantalizing baked goods in the Bakeri, exciting shopping among wonderful vendors, creative demonstrations, lively music & more! Drawings held all day long for wonderful prizes. You won't want to miss this very special event! The lodge's fundraising profits are used to help students learn more about their Nordic background through Encouragement Scholarships to Camp Trollhaugen and to support the Young Scandia Dancers. Local food banks also benefit from the lodge's efforts. Donation cost is $1/person, 12 & under free. For additional questions contact Marcia at 425-308-7860 .

Saturday, November 10, 2012, Noon-5PM: Lutefisk Dinner with lefse, meatballs and all the trimmings at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Sumner at 245 Valley Avenue in Sumner, WA 98390. Call for more info: 253-863-1142 . Adults are $20.00 (Meatball with no fish dinner is $15); children (10 & under), $10.00. Also having their holiday bazaar from 10AM-5PM. ctklcsumner@msn.com

Sunday, November 11, 2012, TIME TBD: Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle lutefisk dinner with a mini concert by the chorus, too! Tickets are $TBD, children under 12 TBD. Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th Street, Seattle WA 98107. Buy your tickets from chorus members. More info later.

Sunday, November 11, 2012, reserved seatings at 12 Noon, 2PM, 4PM, and 6 PM: Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at Grieg Lodge 2-015, Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Avenue, Portland OR 97232. Seating is limited and last year’s dinner sold out early. Price is $22 for adults, $10 children 5-12, and under 5 free. Lutefisk, meatballs, boiled potatoes with cream gravy, coleslaw, homemade lefse, cranberry relish, prune pudding, coffee/tea. Ignore the risk – try lutefisk! Tickets on sale now and advance reservations REQUIRED. Call Edna Koroch for tickets 503.771.2689 . Don’t miss the Grieg Lodge scholarship sale & bucket raffle! Shop in the Ballroom on Lutefisk Sunday. Choose from a variety of new & gently used items with a Nordic twist, also creations made by the artists of the lodge and other wonderful raffle prizes. All proceeds from the sale & bucket raffle benefit the Grieg Lodge Scholarship Fund. Also available: ready-to-cook 4-pound bags of lutefisk for $28; lefse (package of 5) for $7; "take out" lutefisk dinners for $22 (must call ahead to make prior arrangements).

Friday-Saturday, November 16-17, 2012, 11AM-3PM?: Normanna Lodge 2-003s Scandinavian Bazaar and Bake sale at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes, Everett, WA 98201. Scandinavian gifts and crafts, linens, books, decorative items, sweaters, jewelry and dishes, bake sale, and our own pickled herring and lefse for sale. A luncheon is served each day, featuring the goodies we all love. For more info call the lodge number at 425.252.0291 . Info submitted by Barb Brevik

Saturday, November 17, 2012, 2 seatings -4PM and 7PM: Anchorage’s Lutefisk and Lefse Dinner (and those tasty meatballs too!) at Bernt Balchen Lodge 2-046, Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood St, Anchorage, AK 99518. Dancing at 7 PM. Adults, $25 (non-members $30); ages 12-16, $12; ages 5-11, $5; ages 4 and under free. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Viking Hall at 907.349.1613 . For further info, contact Tom Falskow at lise@gci.net

Sunday, November 18, 2012, seatings at 2PM, 4PM, 6PM: Grays Harbor Lodge 2-004 annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner in Aberdeen WA. Menu includes lutefisk, meatballs and gravy, coleslaw, potatoes, carrots, white sauce and melted butter, lefse, beverages, and Scandinavian cookies for dessert. $20 per person, children under 6, free. Reservations needed by calling Dixie at 360-533-2827 or Leif at 360-533-1027 . Sons of Norway Hall, 717 Randall, Aberdeen, WA. Submitted by Dixie Thompson.

December 2012: Lutefisk at Anthony’s HomePort at Shilshole Bay, 6135 Seaview Ave, Seattle W A 98107. Call 206-783-0780 to verify dates they are serving.

Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, 6 pm or 7:30 pm seating: Swedish Cultural Center serves lutfisk and meatball dinner during Happy Hour. Choose to be served either Swedish or Norwegian style accompaniments. RSVP for either the 6 pm or 7:30 pm seating. Cost: $TBD. 1920 Dexter Ave N, Seattle. Info 206-283-1090 . Submitted by Kristine Leander, Executive Director, Swedish Cultural Center

Saturday, December 1, 2012, 12 Noon-6PM: Bothell Lodge 2-106 annual lutefisk and meatball dinner with boiled potatoes, lefse, coleslaw, ice cream for dessert, and a beverage. Sons of Norway Hall, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98021. No reservations required and you can buy your tickets at the door! Tickets for adults are $20; children ages 6-12 are $5, and children 5 and younger are free! Free parking. For more info call the lodge number at 425.485.9085 or check out Bothell’s website www.bothellsonsofnorway.org

Forgot to catch the cod or ran out of time to dry the fish and make the ashes? You can buy lutefisk any time:
ScanSelect, Inc. dba Scandinavian Specialties
6719 -15th Avenue NW
Seattle, W ashington 98117-5508
TOLL-FREE: 1.877.784.7020
STORE: 206.784.7020
FAX: 206.783.6218
www.ScanSpecialties.com
If your lodge has other lutefisk providers to recommend, please send them in to the compiler!

Lutefisk in 2013!
Sunday, January 13, 2013, Seatings at 12:00, 12:30, 1:00PM, 1:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 and 4:30: Breidablik Lodge 2-027 located at 224 Catlin St, Kelso, WA 98626, will hold their annual family-style Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner. The meal includes Lutefisk (of course) meatballs and gravy, boiled potatoes, green beans, home-made cole slaw, lefse, rye bread and Scandinavian cookies for dessert. Purchase your tickets for a specific seating time by calling Larry at 360-575-1385 or via email at:bignorske@comcast.net. Adult tickets are $22 and children 12 and under is $8 for our all-you-can eat Norwegian Lutefisk meal. Tickets sell out quickly so call early to reserve your meal time. Mange tusen takk skal du ha! Submitted by Regards, Kay Koski, Editor/Publicity

Saturday, January 26, 2013: (TBD but in 2010 it was 12 Noon-5PM): Poulsbo Lodge 2-044 Lutefisk dinner with lefse, Swedish meatballs w/gravy, potatoes, carrots, cole slaw, ice cream, and coffee and/or water for beverage. Tickets are $TBD for adults, children under 10 are $TBD. Grieg Hall, 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo WA. For more info call the lodge manager Vicky Spray at 360-779-5209 . Submitted by Barb Mitchusson, Lodge Secretary

February 2013: Harald Haarfager Lodge 2-011 lutefisk dinner in Post Falls Idaho details will be determined later. Barbara
Rostad

Saturday, February 2, 2013: Sol-Land Lodge 2-086 of Kennewick, WA will be having their lutefisk dinner at Kennewick First Lutheran Church. Ticket prices TBA.

Sunday, February 10, 2013: Petersburg’s Take your Valentine to Fedrelandet's Lutefisk and Lefse dinner, prepared and served by the men of the lodge. It is free to members and guests. Come to the island for the best Red Snapper Lute in the world! Dinner includes warm, just off the grill potato lefse for one and all, too. Sons of Norway Hall 23 S Sing Lee Alley, Petersburg AK. Submitted by Sally Norheim Dwyer Petersburg, AK. Contact info: 907-772-4453 (Always the week after the Super Bowl)

Saturday, March 2, 2013, 5PM or 7:30PM: Frida Hansen Lodge No. 37, Daughters of Norway, 24rd annual TORSK DINNER at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th @ Couch, Portland, Oregon 97232. Tickets are $25. To make your reservations, fill out and attach your check to the form below. Make checks payable to Frida Hansen Lodge No. 37. You will be contacted for confirmation of your reservation. Mary Knutson Sullivan -Reservations, 6089 NW Jackson School Rd, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124, or call 503-260-5127
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Saturday, March 9, 2013: Roald Lodge 2-039 in Klamath Falls Oregon lutefisk dinner. Still waiting for details. IOOF Hall, 2209 Gary St., Klamath Falls, Oregon. Submitted by Marilyn - Roald Lodge 2-039.
Lutefisk eating contests to be published later, but plan on one in Poulsbo in May of 2013 and in Seattle in July of 2013!