All Lodge meetings, except the August picnic, include a sit-down meal and are held at Cedar Falls Woman’s Club, 304 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa on the fourth Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted).
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018Hors d’oeuvres: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. |
Letters from Pleasant View Lutheran Church
Rev. David Nerdig tells the stories of fifteen Christmases as they unfold in the lives of those who worship at the white framed church planted firmly in the snow swept plains of South Dakota. With humor, bite, and grace its characters struggle with what it means to live in a community that is a bit too human but never the less richly blessed with God's unconditional love. Rev. Nerdig is from Jewell, IA and he will have copies of his book for purchase. |
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019Frokost: 9:30 a.m.
Installation of Officers |
Telling Your Story
Solglimt Lodge members will write out a story about their Norwegian heritage or experience and story teller and Solglimt Lodge member Kris Meyer will act it out. See and hear your story come to life! |
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
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Danish Cedar Falls: The Immigrant Experience
Carrie Eilderts grew up in Parkersburg, Iowa and is a 2015 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, where she earned an M.A. in History with a Public History Emphasis. For her master’s thesis project, she curated an exhibit at the Cedar Falls Historical Society titled “Danish Cedar Falls: The Immigrant Experience.” She was previously employed as Assistant Director of The Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa, and she was hired as Executive Director of the Cedar Falls Historical Society in July 2018. |
Tuesday, March 26, 2019Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
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Institutional Memory: Preserving the History of Luther College
Founded by Norwegian immigrants in 1861, Luther College has been educating students for over 150 years. The records of this rich history are preserved in the college archives, allowing the Luther College community of the present to connect with that of the past. Haley Jackson presents a brief history of Luther College and demonstrates how historical records are preserved. These preservation techniques can be used by family historians interested in preserving their own material. |
Tuesday, April 23, 2019Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
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The Norwegian 99th Infantry Battalion of WWII
The 99th infantry Battalion (Separate) was activated at Camp Ripley, Minnesota on July 19th, 1942 on instructions by the War Department. This unique elite unit was to consist only of Norwegians and Americans with direct Norwegian descent. Soldiers picked out for this elite unit had to have a working knowledge of the Norwegian language and preferably already knowing how to ski. Come and learn more about the history of the 99th Infantry Battalion. Bruce Bjorgum is the secretary of the 99th Infantry Battalion Educational Foundation. He is the son of Robert Thorsten Bjorgum, who served in the 99th Infantry Battalion during WWII. |
Tuesday, May 21, 2019Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
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Norway Today
In 1990, Quentin Boyken was appointed as Honorary Consul for Norway in the State of Iowa. After ten years of service, he was conferred with the Knight’s Cross 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in October of 2000. As Norwegian Consul for the State of Iowa, he provides assistance to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to Norwegian citizens in the State of Iowa. Mr. Boyken is an attorney in Des Moines. |
June 28-30, 2019 |
Sturgis Falls Days
Solglimt Lodge once again will have a food booth at Sturgis Falls Days, and its popularity continues to increase. Our members participate in any or all of the following ways: providing cash gifts to help pay expenses, working at the food booth, and baking Norwegian goodies. Committee Chairs: Joel Johnson & Keith Jorgensen |
July 25-27, 2019Decorah, Iowa
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Nordic Fest
Since 1967, over 1 1/2 million visitors from all over the world have attended our festival in Decorah, Iowa! The whole family will enjoy delicious food, traditional crafts, a colorful parade, lively entertainment, sporting events, and our Saturday night fireworks display. |
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019Cedar Falls Island Beach House
Pot Luck Picnic: 6:30 p.m. |
American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Solglimt Lodge member Rod Hamer has volunteered with the American Red Cross for many years. During this time he has been deployed to regions of the USA that were devastated by tornados, floods, hurricanes. Rod will share some of his experiences with us. |
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
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Rocks and Hard Places
Zach Row-Heyveld presents “Rocks and Hard Places: Emigration through the Lens of Knud Knudsen.” Why do some people leave their homes in search of a better life? A current exhibit uses Knud Knudsens’ stunning black and white photography to wrestle with that question. Learn about some of the economic, social, and environmental factors that led to above-average rates of emigration from Knudsen's hometown, the village of Tokheim on the Sorjord. |
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
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Foundation Month
Program to be announced. |
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019Silent Auction: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. |
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Norse Settlements in Greenland
Dr. Duane Lindberg’s program in November 2019 will focus on the mystery of the disappearance of the Norse colony in western Greenland. This colony was founded by Eirik the Red in ca. 984 A.D. It thrived for 300 years; however, it mysteriously disappeared ca.1342. The report of an expedition sent by the King of Norway/Sweden in 1355 to find the lost colony helps to explain the mystery of the Kensington Rune Stone which was discovered near Alexandria, Minnesota in 1897. |
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019Hors d’oeuvres: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. |
Bel Canto Cedar Valley
Bel Canto Cedar Valley is a premiere community chamber choir serving Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, and surrounding communities. Bel Canto Cedar Valley contributes to the cultural enrichment of the community by promoting quality choral music, exploring vast and varied choral repertoire, and encouraging music as a life-long passion. Hors d’oeuveres Committee: All members are asked to bring holiday cookies and pastries for dessert. |
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020Frokhost: 9:30 a.m.
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Koselig
The weather outside maybe frightful, but we will be having a delightful time discussing the Norwegian concepts of creating “coziness & togetherness” with our family and friends, especially during the winter months. Norwegian clothing, food & media will be use in the program so that you can replicate koselig with your own family & friends at home. Presented by Dawn Ask Martin & Robin Voster. |