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Eugene, Oregon
From 1911 to 1916 there was a Sons of Norway Lodge in Eugene called Viking Lodge. On Oct 2. 1937 fifty three people met to form a new lodge, Sonja Lodge, funds held in trust for the old lodge were used to purchase flags for Sonja lodge.
From 1937 to 1953 lodge meetings were held at various meeting halls in Eugene. In 1941 a building commitee was organized to plan and save for a lodge building. In 1953 a fraternity house was purchased and remodeled at the current location. 17th. May 1954 was the official opening of the new lodge.Generous loans to the lodge and the hardwork of many members made this possible. In 1959 the building was enlarged and parking lot was improved.
In 1998 the lodge purchased and moved to a new building, 710 Mckinley.
The lodge members raised money by selling "Norsk Burgers" at the Lane County Fair for 41 years (approx. 1952-1993). The current community favorite fund raiser is the Lutefisk Dinner every January, which serves over 500 people. In addition to other events the lodge holds a flea market and bazaar every fall.
In keeping with The Sons of Norway goal to preserve all things good in Norwegian culture Sonja Lodge sponsors many events and charitable activities:
Norsemen singers
Language Classes
Dances
Potlucks
17th. May (Constitution Day) celebration
Cultural Education
Food for Lane County
Assistance to the Infirm
Norwegian Movie Nights
Norwegian Crafts
Norwegian Cooking
and other activities
Link to Friends of Scandinavian Studies at U of O
Sonja Daughters is always active in support of the lodge and its activities.
Sons of Norway International
District Two
Pacific Northwest
Lodge Photos