News:

• Polar Star Lodge and members join 
  Sons of Norway and the Norwegian-
  North American community and the people of Norway in mourning the passing of 
  His Majesty King Harald V, (1937-2026).      
• Current Newsletter:  
           August 2026      
   
• Culture Programs and Medals

             See Activities and Culture. 

Contact Cultural Director Barb Johnson for additional information and details about the various Sons of Norway Norwegian Culture Medals.

• Polar Star Programs for 2026
   
  In 2026, Polar Star Lodge programs will be a Year of Fun and Games. 
  
  For information about the "2026 Fabulous Fox National Water Trail - Log 250 Challenge" or other sports activities, contact Sports Director Jerri Lynn Baker and the Sons of Norway Sports Medal Program.   

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• National Sons of Norway Book Club

Refer to the January 2024 Polar Star Newsletter or contact Cultural Director Barb Johnson for information and details.

• Polar Star on Facebook:
  Search for the group name: 
  "Sons of Norway - Polar Star Lodge 5-472 Aurora, IL"
   

Polar Star Lodge members as of
December 2023:

• 62    
   

Current Events:  

September 13, 2026 - Sunday    
- Program:  Annual Scandinavian Festival.   
 - Vasa Park in South Elgin, 10 am - 5:pm. 
- Set-up 9 am.   
- Program: Scandinavian Festival Waffle Making; Polar Star Bakery and Flea Market booth.   
- All Members:  Start baking (and freezing) your favorite Norwegian baked goods to sell in our Bakeri booth, and look for Norwegian collectibles at garage sales to re-sell in our "Loppemarked" (flea market). We will be baking Norwegian Vaffler with Lingonberries on site, as well as selling pre-packaged baked goods and Norwegian knit items and collectibles. 
​- Contact Nancy Andersen with volunteer shift and baked goods.

October 4, 2026 - Sunday 
- Program:  Sons of Norway Foundation Pumpkin Party. 
- Celebrating Leif; Sons of Norway Foundation month.
- 1:30 Potluck Luncheon. Bring your table service and a dish to share. 
- Please bring non-perishable food items (or donate $) for the St. Olaf Food Pantry. 
- Polar Star Monthly Meeting.   
- Kitchen Hosts:  TBD.  

November 1, 2026 - Sunday - 11:30 to 3:00 pm
- Program: Annual Norsk Høstfest - Fall Festival
- Early set-up on Saturday Nov 1 at 1pm.
- Kitchen Hosts: All Polar Star members (arrive at 10:00 for final set up).
- Taste Traditional Norwegian Food; shop for Scandinavian gifts and jewelry.
- Lefse and Krumkake demonstrations; Norwegian Craft demonstrations: rosemaling, Kolrosing, Jewelry, and knitting.  
- Kitchen Hosts:  all Polar Star Lodge members.
- Contact Nancy Andersen with baked goods and volunteer hours.  

 Additional Meetings and Events 

Sons of Norway: 
The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote and preserve the heritage and culture of Norway, and to provide insurance and financial products to its members. 

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Links to Norwegian-related websites and other information of interest

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