News:

• Current Newsletter:  
           March 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:  

April 12, 2026 - Sunday - 1:30 p.m. 
- Program: 2026 Vesterheim Emigration Tours -  Norway and New York.
- 1:30 Pot Luck Luncheon.  
- Polar Star Monthly Meeting. 
- Bring your table service and a dish to share.
- Please bring non-perishable food items (or donate $) for the St. Olaf Food Pantry.
- Kitchen Hosts: TBD.     

May 3, 2026 - Sunday - 1:30 p.m.
- Program: Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day.      
- 1:30 Pot Luck Luncheon. Bring your table service and a Viking era dish to share.  
- Polar Star Monthly Meeting. 
- Please bring non-perishable food items (or donate $) for the St. Olaf Food Pantry.
- Kitchen Hosts: Jeanne and Craig Leifheit, and Carol and Don Hirsch.

June 6, 2026 - Saturday - 8-11 a.m.
- Program:  Norway Museum Frokost (breakfast) and Open House. The Norsk Musem will open for visitors for the 2026 season.   
- Norsk Museum, 3656 E. 2631 Road, Norway Illinois  
- Pre-packaged Norwegian baked goods needed for the event. Contact Nancy Andersen or Barb Johnson to volunteer and to let us know what type of baked goods you are bringing.   
- Workers should arrive by 7:30 a.m. 
- Kitchen Hosts:  all Polar Star Lodge members.  

July 2026 -  Polar Star Family Month. No event scheduled.

 Additional Meetings and Events 

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