Annual Scandinavian craft fair slated

Posted 8/21/12

LACKAWAXEN, PA — Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge #3-566 will hold its annual Scandinavian craft fair on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Volunteer Firehouse, 574 …

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LACKAWAXEN, PA — Sons of Norway Bernt Balchen Lodge #3-566 will hold its annual Scandinavian craft fair on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Volunteer Firehouse, 574 Westcolang Rd. in Lackawaxen (Bohemia) just off Route 590 near Woodloch Pines. Admission is free.

Scandinavian and American arts and crafts will be featured, including a display of intricate wood carvings by one of the lodge’s members. The day also includes demonstrations of traditional Norwegian rosemaling. Jewelry and Scandinavian sweaters will be offered for sale, as well as traditional food items, including Norwegian cheeses, fiskeboller, lefse, lingonberry jam and chocolates. A .handmade quilt, crafted by Elsie Andersen, will be raffled off at the close of the day.

On the lunch menu are Norwegian panekake, lapskaus, split pea soup, open-faced sandwiches and desserts plus coffee, tea and cold drinks.

Bernt Balchen Lodge welcomes new members. It meets at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month, except during January and February, or when other special events are planned. For information, call Mikki at 570/729-7628.

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